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Dividend Restrictions And Statutory Financial Information (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Dividend Restrictions And Statutory Financial Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Minimum solvency margin | $ 250 |  |
Prior approval of the Bermuda Monetary Authority is required for dividend payments, if percentage exceeds in prior-year end total statutory capital | 0.25 |  |
Dividend payment restrictions, period in months | 12 months |  |
Dividend payment restrictions, percentage of statutory surplus required | 0.10 |  |
Minimum percent of total adjusted capital | 200.00% |  |
Bermuda Re [Member] |  |  |
Dividend Restrictions And Statutory Financial Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Statutory capital and surplus | $ 3,197,418 | $ 3,068,534 |
Statutory net income(loss) | $ 503,610 | 873,111 | $ 582,128
Target capital level, percent of the enhanced capital requirement | 1.20 |  |
Everest Re [Member] |  |  |
Dividend Restrictions And Statutory Financial Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Available for payment of dividends in 2016 without need for prior regulatory approval | $ 373,914 |  |
Statutory capital and surplus | 3,739,140 | 3,650,594 |
Statutory net income(loss) | $ 363,034 | $ 1,317,991 | $ 391,419

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