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, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract]      
Computed expected tax expense $ 48,564 $ 37,680 $ 36,738
Tax-exempt interest income, net (8,259) (5,188) (6,112)
Valuation allowance adjustment 0 0 (2,982)
Impact of the Tax Act 0 0 6,105
State income tax benefit (1,078) (1,133) 0
Other, net (1,670) (1,343) (959)
Income tax expense $ 37,557 $ 30,016 $ 32,790