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Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)
In Thousands
3 Months Ended9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Comprehensive income (loss)    
Net income (loss)$ 63,057$ 252,849$ (206,301)$ 711,752
Change in net unrealized gains on fixed maturity investments available for sale(6,890)(1,979)(8,688)(21,086)
Portion of other-than-temporary impairments recognized in other comprehensive income(49) (49)(2)
Comprehensive income (loss)56,118250,870(215,038)690,664
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(5,044)(37,524)58,545(99,989)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest - DaVinciRe(5,044)(33,924)58,551(96,565)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to RenaissanceRe51,074216,946(156,487)594,099
Disclosure regarding net unrealized gains    
Total realized and net unrealized holding (losses) gains on fixed maturity investments available for sale and net other-than-temporary impairments(4,320)16,731(3,418)58,347
Net realized gains on fixed maturity investments available for sale(3,019)(15,110)(5,713)(76,838)
Net other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings449 449829
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
    
Comprehensive income (loss)    
Change in net unrealized gains on fixed maturity investments available for sale 3,60063,424
Parent [Member]
    
Comprehensive income (loss)    
Change in net unrealized gains on fixed maturity investments available for sale$ (6,890)$ 1,621$ (8,682)$ (17,662)