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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (DETAILS 2) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Reclassification out of accumulated comprehensive income into net income available to common shareholders [Line Items]        
Other realized investment gains (losses) $ 86,879 $ (1,897) $ 133,450 $ 64,840
OTTI losses (9,431) (2,811) (12,121) (8,836)
Income before income taxes 278,868 156,665 643,220 557,416
Income tax expense (benefit) 4,098 (6,030) (9,527) (11,500)
Net income attributable to AXIS Capital 289,126 150,635 637,058 545,916
Unrealized appreciation on available for sale investments [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
        
Reclassification out of accumulated comprehensive income into net income available to common shareholders [Line Items]        
Other realized investment gains (losses) 83,737 11,026 142,755 60,002
OTTI losses (9,431) (2,811) (12,121) (8,836)
Income before income taxes 74,306 8,215 130,634 51,166
Income tax expense (benefit) (1,636) 442 (14,421) (4,595)
Net income attributable to AXIS Capital $ 72,670 $ 8,657 $ 116,213 $ 46,571