ACQUISITIONS (Pro Forma Amounts) (Details) - American National - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 851,403	$ 846,174	$ 853,195
Net income available to common shareholders	$ 241,819	$ 238,662	$ 276,773