Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data | Sep. 30, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 |
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| Fixed maturities: | ||
| Available for sale, amortized cost | $ 1,370,288 | $ 1,393,655 |
| Equity securities: | ||
| Available for sale, cost | 154,110 | 121,604 |
| Other invested assets | ||
| Available for sale, cost | 14,150 | 4,255 |
| Securities classified as trading, cost | $ 0 | $ 1,112 |
| Shareholders' equity: | ||
| Ordinary shares, par value | $ 0.0001 | $ 0.0001 |
| Ordinary shares, shares authorized | 900,000,000 | 900,000,000 |
Ordinary Shares Class A [Member] | ||
| Shareholders' equity: | ||
| Ordinary shares, shares issued | 21,414,007 | 21,340,821 |
| Ordinary shares, shares outstanding | 18,365,802 | 18,300,544 |
| Treasury shares, cost | 3,048,205 | 3,040,277 |
Ordinary Shares Class B [Member] | ||
| Shareholders' equity: | ||
| Ordinary shares, shares issued | 12,061,370 | 12,061,370 |
| Ordinary shares, shares outstanding | 12,061,370 | 12,061,370 |
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- Definition This item represents the cost of equity securities, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading, net of adjustments for other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments recognized, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any.
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- Definition This item represents the total of all debt securities grouped by maturity dates, at cost, net of adjustments including accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any, which are classified neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Face amount or stated value of common stock per share; generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Total number of shares of common stock held by shareholders. May be all or portion of the number of common shares authorized. These shares represent the ownership interest of the common shareholders. Shares outstanding equals shares issued minus shares held in treasury and other adjustments, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition This item represents a parenthetical disclosure for the cost of securities classified as trading.
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- Definition Number of common and preferred shares that were previously issued and that were repurchased by the issuing entity and held in treasury on the financial statement date. This stock has no voting rights and receives no dividends. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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