SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PROGRAMS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Schedule of Compensation Costs

Compensation costs for the firstquarters of 2016 and 2015 for share-based payment arrangements as further described herein are as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016			2015
	(In Thousands)
Performance Units/Shares	$	2,218		$	862
Stock Options	109			130
AB Stock Options	—			1,900
AB Restricted Units	1,200			—
Other compensation plans(1)	(920		)	80
Total Compensation Expenses	$	2,607		$	2,972

(1) Other compensation plans include Restricted Stock, Stock Appreciation Rights and AXA Miles.