EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Basic EPS Calculation
Net income available for common stock	$ 222,850	$ 231,232	$ 221,742
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	56,826	55,600	54,207
Earnings Per Share, Basic	$ 3.92	$ 4.16	$ 4.09
Diluted EPS Calculation
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted	$ 222,850	$ 231,232	$ 221,742
Effect of dilutive securities on shares	207	260	131
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	57,033	55,860	54,338
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$ 3.91	$ 4.14	$ 4.08