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DEFERRED REVENUE AND COSTS (DEFERRED COSTS ROLLFORWARD TABLE) (DETAILS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
DEFERRED REVENUE AND COSTS [ABSTRACT] |  |  |
Balance, beginning of year deferred costs | $ 18,604 | $ 4,733 | $ 4,873
Add: Amounts deferred due to new business | 26,211 | 24,569 | 4,476
Less: Recognized expense | (20,220) | (10,701) | (4,636)
Net increase/(decrease) in deferred costs | 5,991 | 13,868 | (160)
Effect of foreign currency | 26 | 3 | 20
Balance, end of year deferred costs | $ 24,621 | $ 18,604 | $ 4,733

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