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Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Mar. 31, 2011
Comprehensive income (loss)    
Net income (loss) $ 263,820 $ (324,775)
Change in net unrealized gains on investments 1,255 [1] 19 [1]
Portion of other-than-temporary impairments recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) (27) [1] 0 [1]
Comprehensive income (loss) 265,048 (324,756)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (53,641) 85,492
Change in net unrealized gains on fixed maturity investments available for sale attributable to noncontrolling interests 0 [1] 3 [1]
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (53,641) 85,495
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to RenaissanceRe 211,407 (239,261)
Disclosure regarding net unrealized gains    
Total realized and net unrealized holding gains on investments available for sale and net other-than-temporary impairments 2,424 (390)
Net realized (gains) losses on fixed maturity investments available for sale (1,303) 412
Net other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings 134 0
Change in net unrealized gains on investments available for sale $ 1,255 $ 22
[1] Includes all other subsidiaries of RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. and eliminations.