Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

INCOME TAXES (Schedule of Income Tax Expense, Difference in Income Tax Rate to Pretax Income) (Details)

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INCOME TAXES (Schedule of Income Tax Expense, Difference in Income Tax Rate to Pretax Income) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract]      
Computed expected tax expense $ 58,790 $ 66,939 $ 39,122
Tax-exempt interest income, net (11,615) (9,820) (8,844)
State income tax benefit 880 (1,039) (310)
Other, net (2,611) (1,238) (1,902)
Income tax expense $ 45,444 $ 54,842 $ 28,066