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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (DETAILS 2) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Jun. 30, 2013
Income Approach [Member]
Level 3 [Member]
ABS - CLO Debt [Member]
Jun. 30, 2013
Income Approach [Member]
Level 3 [Member]
Other Investments - CLO-Equities [Member]
Jun. 30, 2013
Minimum [Member]
Income Approach [Member]
Level 3 [Member]
ABS - CLO Debt [Member]
Jun. 30, 2013
Minimum [Member]
Income Approach [Member]
Level 3 [Member]
Other Investments - CLO-Equities [Member]
Jun. 30, 2013
Maximum [Member]
Income Approach [Member]
Level 3 [Member]
ABS - CLO Debt [Member]
Jun. 30, 2013
Maximum [Member]
Income Approach [Member]
Level 3 [Member]
Other Investments - CLO-Equities [Member]
Jun. 30, 2013
Weighted Average [Member]
Income Approach [Member]
Level 3 [Member]
ABS - CLO Debt [Member]
Jun. 30, 2013
Weighted Average [Member]
Income Approach [Member]
Level 3 [Member]
Other Investments - CLO-Equities [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information [Line Items]                    
Fixed maturities $ 11,644,912 $ 11,928,049 $ 53,113              
Other investments $ 962,315 $ 843,437   $ 53,044            
Credit spread         3.20%   4.90%   3.74%  
Illiquidity discount     5.00%           5.00%  
Default rates           4.00%   5.00%   4.35%
Loss severity rate       53.50%           53.50%
Collateral spreads           2.60%   4.20%   3.24%
Estimated maturity dates (years)           2 years   5 years 146 days   4 years 73 days