Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
ASSETS
Short-term investments, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2011 - $nil; 2010 - $7,209)	$ 0	$ 7,263
Short-term investments, trading, at fair value	325,036	507,978
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2011 - $817,284; 2010 - 1,068,540)	852,810	1,094,947
Fixed maturities, trading, at fair value	1,093,134	524,122
Equities, trading, at fair value	65,890	60,082
Other investments, at fair value	255,619	234,714
Total investments	2,592,489	2,429,106
Cash and cash equivalents	759,724	799,154
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	512,792	656,200
Accrued interest receivable	20,765	19,980
Accounts receivable	17,928	24,790
Income taxes recoverable	6,357	7,968
Reinsurance balances receivable	1,004,111	961,442
Funds held by reinsured companies	230,973	274,699
Goodwill	21,222	21,222
Other assets	34,400	41,343
TOTAL ASSETS	5,200,761	5,235,904
LIABILITIES
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	3,267,341	3,291,275
Reinsurance balances payable	224,266	231,435
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	41,998	94,390
Income taxes payable	5,455	50,075
Loans payable	205,636	245,278
Other liabilities	109,826	107,630
TOTAL LIABILITIES	3,854,522	4,020,083
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Share capital - Authorized, issued and fully paid, par value $1 each (authorized 2011: 156,000,000; 2010: 156,000,000)
Treasury shares at cost (Series A non-voting convertible ordinary shares 2011: 2,972,892; 2010: 2,972,892)	(421,559)	(421,559)
Additional paid-in capital	774,637	667,907
Accumulated other comprehensive income	50,336	35,017
Retained earnings	664,021	651,143
Total Enstar Group Limited Shareholders' Equity	1,084,678	948,421
Noncontrolling interest	261,561	267,400
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	1,346,239	1,215,821
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	5,200,761	5,235,904
Share Capital - Ordinary Shares
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Share capital - Authorized, issued and fully paid, par value $1 each (authorized 2011: 156,000,000; 2010: 156,000,000)
Ordinary shares (issued and outstanding 2011:13,519,723; 2010: 12,940,021)	13,520	12,940
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	13,520	12,940
Series A Common Stock
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Share capital - Authorized, issued and fully paid, par value $1 each (authorized 2011: 156,000,000; 2010: 156,000,000)
Ordinary shares (issued and outstanding 2011:13,519,723; 2010: 12,940,021)	2,973	2,973
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	2,973	2,973
Series B, C and D Common Stock
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Share capital - Authorized, issued and fully paid, par value $1 each (authorized 2011: 156,000,000; 2010: 156,000,000)
Ordinary shares (issued and outstanding 2011:13,519,723; 2010: 12,940,021)	750	0
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 750	$ 0