SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Recent Accounting Pronouncements) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to shareholders' equity	$ 1.2

Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017 Reclassification From AOCI To Retained Earnings, Tax Effect

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