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Investments (Schedule Of Net Investment Income) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2011
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| Investment income before investment expenses | $ 17,467 | $ 36,084 | $ 87,139 | $ 98,981 |
| Investment expenses | (2,724) | (2,756) | (5,425) | (5,372) |
| Net investment income | 14,743 | 33,328 | 81,714 | 93,609 |
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Fixed maturity investments [Member]
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| Investment income before investment expenses | 22,436 | 24,426 | 48,769 | 52,339 |
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Short term investments [Member]
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| Investment income before investment expenses | 234 | 433 | 734 | 1,028 |
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Equity investments [Member]
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| Investment income before investment expenses | 181 | 112 | 351 | 126 |
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Other investments, Hedge funds and private equity investments [Member]
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| Investment income before investment expenses | (10,413) | 8,230 | 18,060 | 31,737 |
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Other investments, Other [Member]
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| Investment income before investment expenses | 4,975 | 2,838 | 19,145 | 13,665 |
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Cash and cash equivalents [Member]
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| Investment income before investment expenses | $ 54 | $ 45 | $ 80 | $ 86 |