Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
NET EARNINGS	$ 33,412	$ 12,985
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized holding gains on investments arising during the period	34,245	28,381
Reclassification adjustment for net realized and unrealized gains included in net earnings	(34,573)	(30,120)
Unrealized losses arising during the period, net of reclassification adjustment	(328)	(1,739)
Currency translation adjustment	2,058	(1,223)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	1,730	(2,962)
Comprehensive income	35,142	10,023
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(4,994)	(825)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED	$ 30,148	$ 9,198