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Investments (Schedule Of Net Investment Income) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2011
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| Investment income before investment expenses | $ 69,672 | $ 62,897 |
| Investment expenses | (2,701) | (2,616) |
| Net investment income | 66,971 | 60,281 |
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Fixed Maturity Investments [Member]
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| Investment income before investment expenses | 26,333 | 27,913 |
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Short-Term Investments [Member]
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| Investment income before investment expenses | 500 | 595 |
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Equity Investments [Member]
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| Investment income before investment expenses | 170 | 14 |
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Other Investments, Hedge Funds And Private Equity Investments [Member]
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| Investment income before investment expenses | 28,473 | 23,507 |
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Other Investments, Other [Member]
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| Investment income before investment expenses | 14,170 | 10,827 |
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Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member]
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| Investment income before investment expenses | $ 26 | $ 41 |