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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details 2) (Targeted multi-state examination with respect to claims paying practices, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Targeted multi-state examination with respect to claims paying practices
 
Commitments and contingencies  
Administrative and/or examination fees which the insurance regulators could demand, minimum $ 0us-gaap_LossContingencyRangeOfPossibleLossMinimum
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Administrative and/or examination fees which the insurance regulators could demand, maximum $ 3.5us-gaap_LossContingencyRangeOfPossibleLossMaximum
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