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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Assets    
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value (Amortized cost 2014: $12,440,272; 2013: $11,987,146) $ 12,444,684 $ 11,986,327
Equity securities, available for sale, at fair value (Cost 2014: $583,296; 2013: $566,219) 629,502 701,987
Other investments, at fair value 946,836 1,045,810
Short-term investments, at fair value and amortized cost 114,428 46,212
Total investments 14,135,450 13,780,336
Cash and cash equivalents 1,290,377 923,326
Restricted cash and cash equivalents 117,434 64,550
Accrued interest receivable 91,777 97,132
Insurance and reinsurance premium balances receivable 2,112,906 1,688,957
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid and paid losses 1,947,529 1,929,988
Deferred acquisition costs 556,723 456,122
Prepaid reinsurance premiums 351,488 330,261
Receivable for investments sold 6,472 1,199
Goodwill and intangible assets 88,740 89,528
Other assets 266,151 273,385
Total assets 20,965,047 19,634,784
Liabilities    
Reserve for losses and loss expenses 9,751,903 9,582,140
Unearned premiums 3,142,055 2,683,849
Insurance and reinsurance balances payable 244,815 234,412
Senior notes 1,490,498 995,855
Payable for investments purchased 189,684 21,744
Other liabilities 265,968 248,822
Total liabilities 15,084,923 13,766,822
Shareholders' equity    
Preferred shares 627,843 627,843
Common shares (2014: 175,399; 2013: 174,134 shares issued and 2014: 100,827; 2013: 109,485 shares outstanding) 2,190 2,174
Additional paid-in capital 2,273,110 2,240,125
Accumulated other comprehensive income 22,935 117,825
Retained earnings 5,581,942 5,062,706
Treasury shares, at cost (2014: 74,572; 2013: 64,649 shares) (2,689,531) (2,232,711)
Total shareholders' equity attributable to AXIS Capital 5,818,489 5,817,962
Noncontrolling interests 61,635 50,000
Total shareholders' equity 5,880,124 5,867,962
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 20,965,047 $ 19,634,784