AGENT DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN - SCHEDULE OF EXPECTED BENEFIT PAYMENTS (Details) - Unfunded Plan $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
2023	$ 8.1
2024	8.3
2025	8.5
2026	8.9
2027	8.9
2028 - 2032	$ 44.7

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Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Expected Future Payments, Thereafter

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Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Expected Future Payments, Year Five

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Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Expected Future Payments, Year Four

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Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Expected Future Payments, Year Three

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Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Expected Future Payments, Year Two

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