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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Analysis of goodwill and intangible assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Goodwill |  |  |
Goodwill, gross | $ 97,092 | $ 97,092 | $ 42,237
Accumulated translation adjustment | 4,911 | 4,911 | 4,911
Goodwill, net of accumulated translation adjustment | 102,003 | 102,003 | 47,148
Acquired during the year |  |  | 54,855
Intangible assets with an indefinite life |  |  |
Gross amount | 120,784 | 120,784 | 26,036
Accumulated translation adjustment | 0 | 0 | 0
Intangible assets with an indefinite life, net | 120,784 | 120,784 | 26,036
Acquired during the year |  |  | 94,748
Intangible assets with a finite life |  |  |
Gross amount | 404,304 | 410,575 | 23,030
Accumulated amortization | (247,804) | (66,534) | (11,165)
Accumulated translation adjustment | 0 | 0 | 0
Finite-lived intangible assets and VOBA, net, before amortization, acquisitions, and impairment | 156,500 | 344,041 | 11,865
Acquired during the year |  |  | 387,545
Amortization | (37,742) | (184,043) | (55,369)
Impairment charges |  | (3,500) |
Intangible assets with a finite life, net | 118,758 |  |
Total |  |  |
Gross amount | 622,180 | 628,451 | 91,303
Accumulated amortization | (247,804) | (66,534) | (11,165)
Accumulated translation adjustment | 4,911 | 4,911 | 4,911
Intangible assets, net, before amortization, acquisitions, and impairment | 379,287 | 566,828 | 85,049
Acquired during the year |  |  | 537,148
Amortization | (37,742) | $ (184,043) | $ (55,369)
Goodwill and intangible assets net balance | $ 341,545 |  |

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