INVESTMENTS (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fixed maturities | Available-For-Sale Securities | SALES
Summary of the disposition of fixed maturities and equities
Proceeds From Sales	$ 173,694	$ 181,338	$ 383,664
Gross Realized Gains	3,561	11,208	11,333
Gross Realized Losses	(2,597)	(43)	(487)
Net Realized Gain (Loss)	964	11,165	10,846
Fixed maturities | Available-For-Sale Securities | CALLS/MATURITIES
Summary of the disposition of fixed maturities and equities
Proceeds From Sales	224,620	248,134	261,654
Gross Realized Gains	379	1,806	63
Gross Realized Losses	(5)	(6)	(17)
Net Realized Gain (Loss)	374	1,800	46
Fixed maturities | Held-to-Maturity Securities | CALLS/MATURITIES
Summary of the disposition of fixed maturities and equities
Proceeds From Sales	11,090	273,816	258,493
Gross Realized Gains	9	247	201
Net Realized Gain (Loss)	9	247	201
Fixed maturities | Trading Securities | SALES
Summary of the disposition of fixed maturities and equities
Proceeds From Sales	5
Fixed maturities | Trading Securities | CALLS/MATURITIES
Summary of the disposition of fixed maturities and equities
Proceeds From Sales	1		6
Equities | SALES
Summary of the disposition of fixed maturities and equities
Proceeds From Sales	73,982	78,315	40,092
Gross Realized Gains	21,542	19,755	8,483
Gross Realized Losses	(9)	(3,510)	(2,354)
Net Realized Gain (Loss)	$ 21,533	$ 16,245	$ 6,129