SCHEDULE II - CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Revenues
Total revenues	$ 5,321,725	$ 4,841,954	$ 5,173,427
Expenses
Net income (loss)	618,609	(120,424)	323,473
Preferred share dividends	30,250	30,250	41,112
Net income (loss) available (attributable) to common shareholders	588,359	(150,674)	282,361
Comprehensive income	260,750	122,261	672,293
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited
Revenues
Net investment income	0	750	1,800
Total revenues	0	750	1,800
Expenses
General and administrative expenses	62,843	37,629	53,335
Total expenses	62,843	37,629	53,335
Income (loss) before equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries	(62,843)	(36,879)	(51,535)
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries	681,452	(83,545)	375,008
Net income (loss)	618,609	(120,424)	323,473
Preferred share dividends	30,250	30,250	41,112
Net income (loss) available (attributable) to common shareholders	588,359	(150,674)	282,361
Comprehensive income	$ 260,750	$ 122,261	$ 672,293