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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] |  |  |
Net income | $ 513,368 | $ 641,631 | $ 804,564
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: |  |  |
Unrealized investment gains (losses) arising during the year | 5,072 | (266,384) | (38,667)
Adjustment for re-classification of net realized investment gains (losses) and OTTI losses recognized in net income | 62,190 | 144,991 | (114,470)
Unrealized investment gains (losses) arising during the year, net of reclassification adjustment | 67,262 | (121,393) | (153,137)
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (638) | (21,498) | (10,262)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 66,624 | (142,891) | (163,399)
Comprehensive income | 579,992 | 498,740 | 641,165
Amounts attributable from noncontrolling interests | 0 | 0 | (6,181)
Comprehensive income attributable to AXIS Capital | $ 579,992 | $ 498,740 | $ 647,346

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