Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
INCOME
Net premiums earned	$ 209,409	$ 198,906
Fees and commission income	5,347	11,480
Net investment income	60,063	30,415
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)	37,964	43,020
Other income	2,413	3,478
Total income	315,196	287,299
EXPENSES
Net incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses	83,218	70,136
Life and annuity policy benefits	20,980	22,847
Acquisition costs	47,265	34,550
Salaries and benefits	57,560	57,772
General and administrative expenses	36,886	38,826
Interest expense	5,401	4,003
Net foreign exchange losses (gains)	1,772	(5,071)
Total expenses	253,082	223,063
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	62,114	64,236
INCOME TAXES	(7,509)	(10,744)
NET EARNINGS	54,605	53,492
Less: Net losses (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest	(9,085)	(8,645)
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENSTAR GROUP LIMITED	$ 45,520	$ 44,847
EARNINGS PER SHARE — BASIC
Net earnings per ordinary share attributable to Enstar Group Limited shareholders (dollars per share)	$ 2.36	$ 2.33
EARNINGS PER SHARE — DILUTED
Net earnings per ordinary share attributable to Enstar Group Limited shareholders (dollars per share)	$ 2.35	$ 2.32
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding - basic (shares)	19,282,946	19,237,461
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding - diluted (shares)	19,408,894	19,334,637