XML 139 R74.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT
v2.4.1.9

RESERVE FOR LOSSES AND LOSS EXPENSES (DETAILS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Insurance Loss Reserves [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Reserve for reported losses and loss expenses | $ 3,285,675 us-gaap_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseReportedClaimsAmount | $ 3,499,817 us-gaap_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseReportedClaimsAmount |  |
Reserve for losses incurred but not reported | 6,311,122 us-gaap_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseIncurredButNotReportedIBNRClaimsAmount | 6,082,323 us-gaap_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseIncurredButNotReportedIBNRClaimsAmount |  |
Reserve for losses and loss expenses | $ 9,596,797 us-gaap_LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense | $ 9,582,140 us-gaap_LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense | $ 9,058,731 us-gaap_LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense | $ 8,425,045 us-gaap_LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_InsuranceLossReservesAbstract
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The amount needed to reflect the estimated ultimate cost of settling claims relating to insured events that have occurred on or before the balance sheet date, whether or not reported to the insurer at that date. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 944 -SubTopic 40 -Section 50 -Paragraph 3 -Subparagraph (a),(b),(c) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6482485&loc=d3e14764-158437 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Estimated costs as of the balance sheet date of settling insured claims and costs incurred in the claims settlement process for claims that have not yet been submitted to the insurance company for reimbursement. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) -Number Topic 5 -Section W Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 944 -SubTopic 40 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SAB TOPIC 5.W) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27015833&loc=d3e570705-122907 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 944 -SubTopic 40 -Section 50 -Paragraph 3 -Subparagraph (a),(b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6482485&loc=d3e14764-158437 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseIncurredButNotReportedIBNRClaimsAmount
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Costs of settling insured claims and costs incurred in the claims settlement process for the specified year specifically for claims that have already been submitted to the insurance company for reimbursement. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 944 -SubTopic 40 -Section 50 -Paragraph 3 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6482485&loc=d3e14764-158437 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_LiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpenseReportedClaimsAmount
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant