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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	12 Months Ended
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	Dec. 31, 2016
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	The transfer of the insurance business of AXIS Specialty Australia to a reinsurer was approved by the Irish High Court on February 1, 2017 and the Federal Court of Australia on February 10, 2017. Consequently, the insurance policies, assets and liabilities of AXIS Specialty Australia have been transferred to the reinsurer with effect from February 13, 2017. AXIS Specialty Australia is now seeking approval from Australia Prudential Regulation Authority to revoke its authorization to carry on insurance business in Australia.