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SEGMENT INFORMATION (DETAILS 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Revenues From External Customers By Geographic Location Of Subsidiary [Line Items] |  |  |
Gross premiums written | $ 4,603,730 | $ 4,711,519 | $ 4,697,041
Bermuda [Member] |  |  |
Revenues From External Customers By Geographic Location Of Subsidiary [Line Items] |  |  |
Gross premiums written | 525,226 | 618,273 | 718,904
Europe [Member] |  |  |
Revenues From External Customers By Geographic Location Of Subsidiary [Line Items] |  |  |
Gross premiums written | 1,714,405 | 1,784,139 | 1,699,748
United States [Member] |  |  |
Revenues From External Customers By Geographic Location Of Subsidiary [Line Items] |  |  |
Gross premiums written | $ 2,364,099 | $ 2,309,107 | $ 2,278,389

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