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RETIREMENT ANNUITY AND GUARANTEED CONTINUOUS EMPLOYMENT PLANS (Defined Contribution Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Defined Contribution Plan |  |  |
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay | 6.00% |  |
Employer match of employee contributions of first 3% of eligible compensation (as a percent) | 100.00% |  |
Percentage of eligible compensation, matched 100% by employer (as a percent) | 3.00% |  |
Percentage of base pay as additional annual Company contribution to participants (as a percent) | 3.00% |  |
Annual costs recognized for defined contribution plans | $ 29,443 | $ 29,569 | $ 26,282
Minimum |  |  |
Defined Contribution Plan |  |  |
Employee service period | 5 years |  |
Maximum |  |  |
Defined Contribution Plan |  |  |
Employee service period | 30 years |  |

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