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RESERVE FOR LOSSES AND LOSS EXPENSES - Reserve for losses and loss expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Insurance Loss Reserves [Abstract]
Reserve for reported losses and loss expenses	$ 4,860,916	$ 4,626,204
Reserve for losses incurred but not reported	7,891,165	7,654,565
Reserve for losses and loss expenses	$ 12,752,081	$ 12,280,769	$ 12,997,553	$ 9,697,827

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The amount needed to reflect the estimated ultimate cost of settling claims relating to insured events that have occurred on or before the balance sheet date, whether or not reported to the insurer at that date.

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Estimated costs as of the balance sheet date of settling insured claims and costs incurred in the claims settlement process for claims that have not yet been submitted to the insurance company for reimbursement.

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Costs of settling insured claims and costs incurred in the claims settlement process for the specified year specifically for claims that have already been submitted to the insurance company for reimbursement.

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