SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PROGRAMS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2016

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

Schedule of Compensation Costs

Compensation costs for the second quarter and first six months of 2016 and 2015 for share-based payment arrangements as further described herein are as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2016		2015		2016			2015
	(In Thousands)
Performance Shares	$	9,603	$	10,164	$	11,821		$	11,026
Stock Options	606		376		715			506
AB Stock Options	—		4,500		—			6,400
AB Restricted Units	4,000		—		5,200			—
Other compensation plans(1)	7		73		(913		)	153
Total Compensation Expenses	$	14,216	$	15,113	$	16,823		$	18,085

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