DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Other Underwriting-related Risks) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings for Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Line Items]
Unrealized and realized gains (losses) recognized in earnings for derivatives not designated as hedges	$ (3,874)	$ (663)	$ (15,276)	$ 7,904
Relating to investment portfolio | Foreign exchange forward contracts | Net investment gains (losses)
Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings for Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Line Items]
Unrealized and realized gains (losses) recognized in earnings for derivatives not designated as hedges	2,592	766	3,964	2,090
Relating to investment portfolio | Interest rate swaps | Net investment gains (losses)
Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings for Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Line Items]
Unrealized and realized gains (losses) recognized in earnings for derivatives not designated as hedges	0	1,859	(3,677)	7,692
Relating to underwriting portfolio | Foreign exchange forward contracts | Foreign exchange gains (losses)
Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings for Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Line Items]
Unrealized and realized gains (losses) recognized in earnings for derivatives not designated as hedges	(6,883)	(3,965)	(16,598)	(4,103)
Relating to underwriting portfolio | Other underwriting-related contracts | Other insurance related income (losses)
Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings for Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Line Items]
Unrealized and realized gains (losses) recognized in earnings for derivatives not designated as hedges	$ 417	$ 677	$ 1,035	$ 2,225