SCHEDULE II - CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Revenues
Total revenues	$ 5,135,439	$ 5,321,725	$ 4,841,954
Expenses
Net income (loss)	223,083	618,609	(120,424)
Preferred share dividends	30,250	30,250	30,250
Net income (loss) available (attributable) to common shareholders	192,833	588,359	(150,674)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(593,753)	260,750	122,261
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited
Revenues
Net investment income	0	0	750
Total revenues	0	0	750
Expenses
General and administrative expenses	60,252	62,843	37,629
Total expenses	60,252	62,843	37,629
Income (loss) before equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries	(60,252)	(62,843)	(36,879)
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries	283,335	681,452	(83,545)
Net income (loss)	223,083	618,609	(120,424)
Preferred share dividends	30,250	30,250	30,250
Net income (loss) available (attributable) to common shareholders	192,833	588,359	(150,674)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ (593,753)	$ 260,750	$ 122,261