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Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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| Comprehensive income (loss) | ||
| Net income | $ 235,356 | $ 263,820 |
| Change in net unrealized gains on investments | (7,572) | 1,255 |
| Portion recognized in other comprehensive income, before taxes | 0 | (27) |
| Comprehensive income | 227,784 | 265,048 |
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (38,607) | (53,641) |
| Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (38,607) | (53,641) |
| Comprehensive income attributable to RenaissanceRe | 189,177 | 211,407 |
| Disclosure regarding net unrealized gains | ||
| Total realized and net unrealized holding (losses) gains on investments and net other-than-temporary impairments | (1,711) | 2,424 |
| Net realized gains on fixed maturity investments available for sale | (5,861) | (1,303) |
| Net other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings | 0 | 134 |
| Change in net unrealized gains on investments | $ (7,572) | $ 1,255 |
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Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Adjustment For Realized And Unrealized Investment Gains Losses And Net Other Than Temporary Impairments, Portion Attributable to Parent. No definition available.
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This item represents the difference between the gross realized gains and losses realized on the sale of debt or equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the reporting entity. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, but excludes any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to noncontrolling interests. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the economic entity, including both controlling (parent) and noncontrolling interests. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, including any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of net income or loss for the period allocated to noncontrolling shareholders, unit holders, partners, or other equity holders in one or more of the entities consolidated into the reporting entity's financial statements other than those noncontrolling interests already defined within the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net of tax amount of the appreciation (loss) in value of unsold available-for-sale securities attributable to the parent entity. Excludes amounts related to other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net of tax amount of unrealized holding gain (loss) before reclassification adjustments and transfers on available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Before tax amount of other than temporary impairment (OTTI) on a debt security, categorized as available-for-sale, recognized in other comprehensive income (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of other than temporary impairment losses on investments in debt and equity securities categorized as Available-for-sale which have been recognized in earnings during the period. Such impairment losses consist of other than temporary impairments (OTTI) on equity securities, credit losses on investments in debt securities, and when the entity intends to sell an impaired debt security or it is more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the impaired debt security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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