Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
INCOME
Net premiums earned	$ 61,658	$ 31,661
Fees and commission income	6,998	2,447
Net investment income	24,348	17,963
Net realized and unrealized gains	34,573	30,120
Total income	127,577	82,191
Net (reduction) increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities:
Non-life run-off	(29,182)
Active underwriting	17,131
Total net reduction in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities	(12,051)	9,161
Acquisition costs	13,161	2,387
Life and annuity policy benefits	26,809	741
Salaries and benefits	31,390	23,610
General and administrative expenses	22,250	17,946
Interest expense	3,734	2,435
Net foreign exchange losses	1,596	5,082
Total expenses	86,889	61,362
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	40,688	20,829
INCOME TAXES	(7,276)	(7,844)
NET EARNINGS	33,412	12,985
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	(3,825)	(1,026)
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED	29,587	11,959
EARNINGS PER SHARE-BASIC
Net earnings per ordinary share attributable to Enstar Group Limited shareholders	$ 1.79	$ 0.72
EARNINGS PER SHARE-DILUTED
Net earnings per ordinary share attributable to Enstar Group Limited shareholders	$ 1.77	$ 0.72
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding-basic	16,564,083	16,514,193
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding-diluted	16,705,324	16,676,056
Non-Life Run-Off [Member]
INCOME
Net premiums earned	2,527	30,920
Net (reduction) increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities:
Non-life run-off	(29,182)	9,161
Total net reduction in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities	(29,182)	9,161
Active Underwriting [Member]
INCOME
Net premiums earned	32,639
Net (reduction) increase in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities:
Non-life run-off	21,314
Active underwriting	17,131
Total net reduction in ultimate losses and loss adjustment expense liabilities	17,131
Life and Annuities [Member]
INCOME
Net premiums earned	$ 26,492	$ 741