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RESERVE FOR LOSSES AND LOSS EXPENSES (DETAILS 3) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2012
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| Additional Information Related to Net Incurred Losses [Line Items] | ||||
| Net favorable prior year reserve development | $ 42,115 | $ 74,612 | $ 96,613 | $ 119,840 |
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Short Tail Lines Insurance And Reinsurance Business [Member]
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| Additional Information Related to Net Incurred Losses [Line Items] | ||||
| Net favorable prior year reserve development | 32,000 | 68,000 | 62,000 | 87,000 |
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Liability Reinsurance Business [Member]
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| Additional Information Related to Net Incurred Losses [Line Items] | ||||
| Net favorable prior year reserve development | 38,000 | |||
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Professional Lines Reinsurance Business [Member]
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| Additional Information Related to Net Incurred Losses [Line Items] | ||||
| Net favorable prior year reserve development | $ 26,000 | |||