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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Dividends and Stock Compensation Programs) (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026
Sep. 30, 2025
Sep. 30, 2026
Sep. 30, 2025
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Payments of dividends $ 8,368,000   $ 24,505,000 $ 22,978,000
Agent Equity Award Program        
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Stock-based compensation     65,118,000 74,709,000
Performance shares | Agent Equity Award Program        
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Stock issued for services, value 22,406,000 $ 27,150,000 65,118,000 74,709,000
Performance shares | Agent Growth Incentive Program        
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Stock-based compensation 9,714,000 9,655,000 29,933,000 27,389,000
Amount of stock compensation attributable to liability classified awards 1,100 $ 583,000 2,354,000 $ 1,732,000
Unrecognized compensation expense - stock awards $ 61,580,000   $ 61,580,000  
Unrecognized compensation expense - recognition period     2 years