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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Gains (Losses) on Derivatives Recognized in Net Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings for Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Line Items]
Unrealized and realized gains (losses) recognized in earnings for derivatives not designated as hedges	$ 3,325	$ (3,540)	$ 2,104	$ 6,763
Relating to investment portfolio: | Foreign exchange forward contracts | Net investment gains (losses)
Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings for Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Line Items]
Unrealized and realized gains (losses) recognized in earnings for derivatives not designated as hedges	228	(527)	1,023	(1,474)
Relating to underwriting portfolio: | Foreign exchange forward contracts | Foreign exchange (losses) gains
Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings for Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Line Items]
Unrealized and realized gains (losses) recognized in earnings for derivatives not designated as hedges	$ 3,097	$ (3,013)	$ 1,081	$ 8,237

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