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RESERVE FOR LOSSES AND LOSS EXPENSES - Narrative (Details) | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Aug. 05, 2019 | Mar. 20, 2017
Minimum |  |  |
Claims Development [Line Items] |  |  |
Development for an accident year or underwriting year, recognition period | 1 year |  |
Maximum |  |  |
Claims Development [Line Items] |  |  |
Development for an accident year or underwriting year, recognition period | 3 years |  |
Motor Reserve Class | Reinsurance | Minimum |  |  |
Claims Development [Line Items] |  |  |
Discount rate (percent) |  | (0.75%) | 2.50%
Motor Reserve Class | Reinsurance | Maximum |  |  |
Claims Development [Line Items] |  |  |
Discount rate (percent) |  | (0.25%) | (0.75%)

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