ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
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| Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items] | |||
| Accrued investment income receivable | $ 9,700,000 | $ 11,100,000 | |
| Write-offs of Financing Receivable Charged Against Allowance | 21,509,000 | 13,511,000 | $ 36,955,000 |
| Effective yield interest receivables | 2,363,000 | 1,839,000 | |
| Interest income related to loans on non-accrual status | $ 2,600,000 | $ 3,300,000 | 1,700,000 |
| Financing Receivable, Practical Expedient, Accrued Interest Exclusion [true false] | true | ||
| Guardian [Member] | |||
| Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items] | |||
| Interest income related to loans on non-accrual status | $ 0 | ||