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Schedule IV - Reinsurance
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Supplemental Schedule of Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies [Abstract]  
Reinsurance
SCHEDULE IV
VALIDUS HOLDINGS, LTD.
REINSURANCE
For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)
 
Direct gross
 
Ceded to
other companies
 
Assumed
from other
companies
 
Net amount
 
Percentage
of amount
assumed to net
Year Ended December 31, 2015
$
838,755

 
$
328,681

 
$
1,718,751

 
$
2,228,825

 
77
%
Year Ended December 31, 2014
683,028

 
313,208

 
1,675,837

 
2,045,657

 
82
%
Year Ended December 31, 2013
544,722

 
375,800

 
1,843,724

 
2,012,646

 
92
%