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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Comprehensive income:        
Net income $ 25,033 $ 21,934 $ 76,471 $ 56,918
Other comprehensive income (loss)        
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale fixed maturities arising during the period (net of tax of $(10) and $23 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and $(44) and $(39) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively) 5,922 45,986 (85,415) 76,098
Adjustment for reclassification of net realized gains recognized in net income, net of tax (576) (2,410) (3,657) (2,429)
Foreign currency translation adjustment (4,744) (1,700) (3,427) (292)
Other comprehensive income (loss) 602 41,876 (92,499) 73,377
Comprehensive income (loss) 25,635 63,810 (16,028) 130,295
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest (36) (15) (95) (81)
Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest (18) 7 (12) 5
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest (54) (8) (107) (76)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Maiden shareholders $ 25,581 $ 63,802 $ (16,135) $ 130,219