FAIR VALUE (Details 3) (Recurring basis, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012 States and municipals	Dec. 31, 2011 States and municipals	Dec. 31, 2012 Equity securities	Dec. 31, 2010 Equity securities	Dec. 31, 2012 Other securities	Dec. 31, 2011 Other securities
Reconciliation and income statement classification of gains and losses
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 23,556		$ 750	$ 750	$ 2,587	$ 1,870
Gains (losses) on securities	361
Included in other comprehensive income	(51)				(30)
Other than temporary impairment			(500)
Purchases		1,975				2,587
Sales	(7,268)
Settlements	(832)
Transfers into Level 2	(296)
Transfers into Level 3		21,581
Transfers in and/ or out of Level 3						(1,870)
Balance at the end of the period	$ 15,470	$ 23,556	$ 250	$ 750	$ 2,557	$ 2,587