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INCOME TAXES (DETAILS 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2011 Retained earnings [Member] | Dec. 31, 2010 Retained earnings [Member] | Dec. 31, 2009 Retained earnings [Member] | Dec. 31, 2011 Accumulated other comprehensive income | Dec. 31, 2010 Accumulated other comprehensive income | Dec. 31, 2009 Accumulated other comprehensive income | Dec. 31, 2011 Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member] Retained earnings [Member] | Dec. 31, 2010 Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member] Retained earnings [Member] | Dec. 31, 2011 Capital Loss Carryforwards And Impairments [Member] Retained earnings [Member] | Dec. 31, 2010 Capital Loss Carryforwards And Impairments [Member] Retained earnings [Member] | Dec. 31, 2011 Net Unrealized Losses On Investments [Member] Accumulated other comprehensive income | Dec. 31, 2010 Net Unrealized Losses On Investments [Member] Accumulated other comprehensive income
Valuation Allowance [Roll Forward Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Valuation allowance - beginning of year | $ 21,264 | $ 18,180 | $ 30,623 | $ 27,539 | $ 36,231 | $ (9,359) | $ (9,359) | $ (4,529) |  |  |  |  |  |
Valuation allowance - change during year |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 12,593 | 5,714 | (9,509) | (14,406) | 0 | (4,830)
Valuation allowance - ending of year | $ 21,264 | $ 18,180 | $ 30,623 | $ 27,539 | $ 36,231 | $ (9,359) | $ (9,359) | $ (4,529) |  |  |  |  |  |

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