AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings
OTTI credit losses	$ 0	$ 0
Gross realized gains
Gross realized gains	4,404	3,545
Corporate debt securities \| Non-investment grade
Gross realized gains
Gross realized gains	960
Available-for-sale investment securities
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings
Beginning balance	112,338		115,511
Reduction for securities sold	(5,650)
Ending balance	$ 106,688	$ 115,511	$ 115,511

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This item represents the gross profit realized on the sale of debt or equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities.

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The cumulative amount of credit losses recognized in earnings related to debt securities held for which a portion of an other than temporary impairment (OTTI) was recognized in other comprehensive income (a component of shareholders' equity).

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