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SCHEDULE II - CONDENSED PARENT COMPANY BALANCE SHEETS (DETAILS) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Dec. 31, 2008
Assets        
Cash and cash equivalents $ 981,849 $ 929,515 $ 788,614 $ 1,697,581
Other assets 225,072 174,707    
Total assets 17,806,059 16,445,731    
Liabilities        
Senior notes 994,664 994,110    
Other liabilities 129,329 275,422    
Total liabilities 12,361,980 10,820,761    
Shareholders' equity        
Preferred shares - Series A and B 500,000 500,000    
Common shares (2011: 170,159; 2010: 154,912 shares issued and 2011: 125,588; 2010: 112,393 shares outstanding) 2,125 1,934    
Additional paid-in capital 2,105,386 2,059,708    
Accumulated other comprehensive income 128,162 176,821    
Retained earnings 4,155,392 4,267,608    
Treasury shares, at cost (2011: 44,571; 2010: 42,519 shares) (1,446,986) (1,381,101)    
Total shareholders' equity 5,444,079 5,624,970 5,500,244  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 17,806,059 16,445,731    
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited [Member]
       
Assets        
Investments in subsidiaries on equity basis 6,201,506 6,505,431    
Cash and cash equivalents 2,363 8,496 29,618 15,693
Other assets 3,567 3,716    
Total assets 6,207,436 6,517,643    
Liabilities        
Intercompany payable 250,919 295,422    
Senior notes 499,691 499,583    
Dividends payable 5,250 93,843    
Other liabilities 7,497 3,825    
Total liabilities 763,357 892,673    
Shareholders' equity        
Preferred shares - Series A and B 500,000 500,000    
Common shares (2011: 170,159; 2010: 154,912 shares issued and 2011: 125,588; 2010: 112,393 shares outstanding) 2,125 1,934    
Additional paid-in capital 2,105,386 2,059,708    
Accumulated other comprehensive income 128,162 176,821    
Retained earnings 4,155,392 4,267,608    
Treasury shares, at cost (2011: 44,571; 2010: 42,519 shares) (1,446,986) (1,381,101)    
Total shareholders' equity 5,444,079 5,624,970    
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 6,207,436 $ 6,517,643