SECURITIES (Schedule of financing receivable credit quality indicators) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Total	$ 839,623	$ 838,241
AAA
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Total	99,869	88,550
AA, AA+, AA-
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Total	562,582	583,816
A+, A, A-
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Total	149,549	139,658
BBB
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Total	19,762	20,133
Not Rated
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Total	$ 7,861	$ 6,084