BUSINESS AND SEGMENT REPORTING (Reconciliation of Assets of Segments to Consolidated Amounts) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
BUSINESS AND SEGMENT REPORTING [Abstract]
Adjusted total assets	$ 2,476,491	$ 2,443,442	$ 2,309,491
Cash and cash equivalents	116,922	157,506
Short-term investments	50,000
Other unallocated amounts	25,229	35,449
Total assets	$ 2,668,642	$ 2,636,397