Fair Value (Details - Change in fair value option table) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items]
Change in unrealized gain/loss	$ 133,012	$ (471,078)	$ 264,915	$ (503,559)
Fixed maturities and short term investments [Member]
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items]
Change in unrealized gain/loss	123,434	(395,757)	243,233	(467,427)
Equities [Member]
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items]
Change in unrealized gain/loss	6,322	(57,715)	16,647	(7,649)
Other invested assets [Member]
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items]
Change in unrealized gain/loss	2,515	(2,234)	3,558	(7,068)
Funds Held - Directly Managed investment [Member]
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items]
Change in unrealized gain/loss	$ 741	$ (15,372)	$ 1,477	$ (21,415)