SCHEDULE II - CONDENSED PARENT COMPANY BALANCE SHEET PARENTHETICAL (DETAILS 2) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company [Line Items]
Common shares, shares issued	174,134	171,867
Common shares, shares outstanding	109,485	117,920
Treasury shares, shares	64,649	53,947
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited [Member]
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company [Line Items]
Common shares, shares issued	174,134	171,867
Common shares, shares outstanding	109,485	117,920
Treasury shares, shares	64,649	53,947