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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (DETAILS 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings for Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Line Items] |  |  |
Unrealized and realized gains (losses) recognized in earnings for derivatives not designated as hedges | $ (22,972) | $ (17,011) | $ 11,408
Investment Portfolio [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] | Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses) [Member] |  |  |
Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings for Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Line Items] |  |  |
Unrealized and realized gains (losses) recognized in earnings for derivatives not designated as hedges | 11,265 | 10,333 | 10,843
Investment Portfolio [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses) [Member] |  |  |
Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings for Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Line Items] |  |  |
Unrealized and realized gains (losses) recognized in earnings for derivatives not designated as hedges | (4,006) | (19,936) | (3,112)
Underwriting Portfolio [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] | Foreign Exchange Gains (Losses) [Member] |  |  |
Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings for Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Line Items] |  |  |
Unrealized and realized gains (losses) recognized in earnings for derivatives not designated as hedges | (25,412) | (10,363) | 1,690
Underwriting Portfolio [Member] | Weather-related contracts [Member] | Other Insurance Related Income (Loss) [Member] |  |  |
Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings for Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Line Items] |  |  |
Unrealized and realized gains (losses) recognized in earnings for derivatives not designated as hedges | (3,005) | (5,373) | 1,987
Underwriting Portfolio [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member] | Other Insurance Related Income (Loss) [Member] |  |  |
Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings for Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Line Items] |  |  |
Unrealized and realized gains (losses) recognized in earnings for derivatives not designated as hedges | $ (1,814) | $ 8,328 | $ 0

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