Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document type
Document Type
Document period end date
Document Period End Date
Amendment flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Entity registrant name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity central index key
Entity Central Index Key
Entity current reporting status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity voluntary filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Current fiscal year end date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity filer category
Entity Filer Category
Entity well known seasoned issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity common stock shares outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Gross Values And Amortization Of Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets- Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Schedule Of Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule Of Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of goodwill and intangible assets, and the changes during the year due to acquisition, amortization, sale or impairment.
Goodwill And Intangible Assets by Category [Axis]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets by Category [Axis]
The axis of a table defines the relationship between the domain members or categories in the table and the line items or concepts that complete the table.
Category Of Intangible Asset [Domain]
Category Of Intangible Asset [Domain]
Category of intangible assets, including goodwill, definite-lived, and indefinite-lived intangible assets.
Definite Lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Unpaid Losses And Loss Expenses [Member]
Unpaid Losses And Loss Expenses [Member]
Renewal Rights [Member]
Renewal Rights [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Major Class Name Domain
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Insurance Licenses [Member]
Insurance Licenses [Member]
U.S. insurance licenses
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross intangible assets excluding goodwill
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Disclosure - Taxation [Abstract]
Significant components of net deferred tax assets and liabilities
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Discounting of loss reserves and adjustment to life policy reserves
Deferred Tax Assets Discounting Of Loss Reserves And Adjustment To Life Policy Reserves
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from estimates of loss reserves and life policy benefits, other than estimated credit losses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when the actual losses are incurred or benefits become payable, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken.
Foreign tax credit carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign
Tax loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Unearned premiums
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Unearned Premiums Reserve
Other deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Deferred tax assets before valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax liabilities
Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred acquisition costs
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense, Other Capitalized Costs
Goodwill and other intangibles
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Equalization reserves
Deferred Tax Liabilities Equalization Reserves
Equalization reserve represents temporary tax differences arising from the deductibility of specific reserves authorized on certain lines of business in France, Switzerland and Ireland
Unrealized appreciation and timing differences on investments
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Unrealized Gains on Trading Securities
Unrealized appreciation and timing differences on foreign exchange revaluations
Deferred Tax Liability Foreign Exchange
Deferred Tax Liability Foreign Exchange
Other deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Net deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Components Of Net Tax Assets And Liabilities [Abstract]
Components Of Net Tax Assets And Liabilities [Abstract]
Net tax assets
Net Tax Assets
The aggregate tax effects of tax-paying jurisdictions in a net asset position as of the balance sheet date of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; net of deducting the allocated valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value. Current tax receivables balances are also included in this amount.
Net tax liabilities
Net Tax Liabilities
The cumulative amount of tax-paying jurisdictions in a net liability position as of the balance sheet date arising from temporary differences between accounting income in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and tax-basis income that will result in future taxable income exceeding future accounting income. Includes current taxes payable.
Net tax assets (liabilities)
Total Net Tax Assets Liabilities
The net amount of all tax assets and liabilities of the company (including current, deferred and unrecognized).
Net Tax Liabilities By Type [Abstract]
Net Tax Liabilities By Type [Abstract]
Net current tax assets
Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Net unrecognized tax benefit
Total Unrecognized Tax Benefits
The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns as of the balance sheet date, including interest and penalties.
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Parent Company [Member]
Parent Company [Member]
Subsidiaries [Member]
Subsidiaries [Member]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types Of Trading Securities And Assets [Domain]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Fixed maturities
Fixed Maturities [Member]
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - Parent Company Only [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash flows from operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Net income attributable to PartnerRe Ltd.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Equity in net income of subsidiaries
Equity In Net Income Of Subsidiaries
Equity in the net income of subsidiaries which is eliminated on consolidation.
Other, net
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash used in operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Cash flows from investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Advances to/from subsidiaries, net
Proceeds From Payments For Advances To From Subsidiaries Net
The cash inflow or outflow associated with advances to or from subsidiaries, which is eliminated upon consolidation.
Net issue of intercompany loans receivable and payable
Proceeds from Collection of (Payments to Fund) Long-term Loans to Related Parties
Sales and redemptions of fixed maturities
Sales and redemptions of fixed maturities
Includes proceeds from sales or maturities of fixed maturities designated as trading securities.
Purchases of fixed maturities
Payments to Acquire Trading Securities Held-for-investment
Sales and redemptions of short-term investments
Proceeds from Sale of Short-term Investments
Dividends received from subsidiaries
Cash Dividends Paid to Parent Company by Consolidated Subsidiaries
Other, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Cash flows from financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Cash dividends paid to common and preferred shareholders
Payments of Dividends
Reissuance of treasury shares and issuance of common shares, net of taxes paid
Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity
Redemption of preferred shares
Payments for Repurchase of Redeemable Preferred Stock
Reissuance of treasury shares, net of taxes
Net Proceeds From Issuance Of Preferred Stock
Proceeds from issuance of capital stock, net of underwriting costs, which provides for a specific dividend that is paid to the shareholders before any dividends to common stockholders and which takes precedence over common stockholders in the event of liquidation.
Settlement of share-based awards upon change in control
ShareAwardsOutstandingSettledUponChangeInControlValue
The value of outstanding share-based awards settled in cash by the Company upon a change in control, accounted for as a reduction in capital.
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of year
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents—end of year
Supplemental cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest paid
Interest Paid
Non Cash Transactions [Abstract]
non Cash Transactions [Abstract]
Non Cash Transactions [Abstract]
Payment Of Dividends By Subsidiary On Behalf Of Parent
Payment Of Dividends By Subsidiary On Behalf Of Parent
Cash outflow in the form of capital distributions and dividends to common shareholders, preferred shareholders and noncontrolling interests paid by a subsidiary on behalf of the parent.
Repurchase of common shares
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Supplementary Insurance Information [Abstract]
Supplementary Insurance Information, by Segment [Table]
Supplementary Insurance Information, by Segment [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Non Life
Non Life [Member]
The Non-Life segment is the aggregation of the Non-Life subsegments
Life and Health
Life and Health [Member]
The Life segment includes mortality, longevity and health lines of business.
Corporate and Other [Member]
Corporate and Other [Member]
Supplementary Insurance Information, by Segment [Line Items]
Supplementary Insurance Information, by Segment [Line Items]
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Supplementary Insurance Information, Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Gross Reserves
Supplementary Insurance Information, Liability for Future Policy Benefits, Losses, Claims and Loss Expense Reserves
Unearned Premiums
Supplementary Insurance Information, Unearned Premiums
Other Benefits Payable
Supplementary Insurance Information, Other Policy Claims and Benefits Payable
Premium Revenue
Supplementary Insurance Information, Premium Revenue
Net Investment Income(1)
Supplementary Insurance Information, Net Investment Income
Losses Incurred
Supplementary Insurance Information, Benefits, Claims, Losses and Settlement Expense
Amortization of DAC
Supplementary Insurance Information, Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Other Expenses(2) (3)
Supplementary Insurance Information, Other Operating Expense
Premiums Written
Supplementary Insurance Information, Premiums Written
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Values Derivatives Balance Sheet Location By Derivative Contract Type By Hedging Designation [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Derivatives designated as hedges [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives not designated as hedges [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Currency [Axis]
Currency [Axis]
All Currencies [Domain]
All Currencies [Domain]
Euro Member Countries, Euro
Euro Member Countries, Euro
Derivative By Nature [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Name [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Foreign exchange forward contracts
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Foreign currency option contracts
Foreign Exchange Option [Member]
Futures contracts
Future [Member]
Insurance-linked securities
Insurance-linked securities [Member]
Various weather derivatives, weather futures and longevity total return swaps for which the underlying risks include parametric weather risks for the weather derivatives and weather futures, and longevity risk for the longevity total return swaps.
Total return swaps
Total Return Swap [Member]
Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
TBAs
TBAs [Member]
A forward contract on a mortgage-backed securities trade used in the overall investment strategy to enhance investment performance.
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Asset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Net notional exposure
Derivative, Notional Amount
Fair value
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Share-based Arrangements with Employees and Nonemployees [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Appreciation Rights Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Appreciation Rights Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Share Based Payment Award Share Appreciation Rights Valuation Assumptions Table [Text Block]
Schedule Of Share Based Payment Award Share Appreciation Rights Valuation Assumptions Table [Text Block]
Disclosure of the significant assumptions used during the year to estimate the fair value of share appreciation rights, including, but not limited to: (a) expected term, (b) expected volatility of the entity's shares, (c) expected dividends, (d) risk-free rate(s), and (e) discount for post-vesting restrictions.
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying value [Member]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Long-term Debt Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes Debt [Member]
Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer). Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders.
2016 Euro Senior Notes
Euro Senior Notes [Member]
Euro Senior Notes [Member]
Capital efficient notes
Junior Subordinated Debt [Member]
Fair value of financial instrument liabilities [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt related to senior notes
Senior Notes
Debt related to capital efficient notes
Junior Subordinated Notes
Face amount of debt instrument
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Offsetting (Details) [Abstract]
Offsetting [Abstract]
Gross amounts of recognized, asset
Gross amount offset in the balance sheet
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Net amounts of asset/ liabilities presented in the balance sheet, asset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, financial instruments, asset
Derivative Asset Financial Instruments Not Offset
Fair value of financial assets or other contracts with one or more underlyings, notional amount or payment provision or both, and the contracts are subject to a master netting or similar arrangement, can be net settled by means outside the contract or delivery of an asset, not offset in the balance sheet.
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, cash collateral received/ pledged
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash
Net amount, asset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Gross amounts of recognized, liability
Gross amount offset in the balance sheet
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Net amounts presented in the balance sheet, liability
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, financial instruments, liability
Derivative Liability Financial Instruments Not Offset
Fair value of financial liabilities or other contracts with one or more underlyings, notional amount or payment provision or both, and the contracts are subject to a master netting or similar arrangement, can be net settled by means outside the contract or delivery of an asset, not offset on the balance sheet.
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, cash collateral received
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash
Net amount, liability
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Investments [Abstract]
Net Realized and Unrealized Investment (Losses) Gains
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]
Net investment income
Investment Income [Table Text Block]
Net Payable for Securities Purchased
Schedule Of Unsettled Trades Table [Text Block]
Schedule of amounts receivable from and payable to broker-dealers and clearing organizations for securities purchased and sold.
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Major Types OF Fixed Maturities [Axis]
Major Types OF Fixed Maturities [Axis]
Fixed maturities broken down by major category.
Major Types Of Fixed Maturities [Domain]
Major Types Of Fixed Maturities [Domain]
Provides general categories of investments for which information about Fixed Maturities is required or determined to be disclosed. Gains and losses on trading activities (including both derivative and nonderivative instruments) recognized in the statement of financial performance, separately by major types of items (such as fixed income/interest rates, foreign exchange, equity, commodity, and credit).
U.S. government and government sponsored enterprises
US Treasury and Government [Member]
U.S. states, territories and municipalities
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Non US sovereign government supranational and government related [Member]
Non US sovereign government supranational and government related [Member]
This category includes information about debt securities (such as bonds) issued by a national, local, or municipal government not included in the US Treasury and Government category.
Corporate
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Asset-backed securities
Asset-backed Securities, Securitized Loans and Receivables [Member]
Residential mortgage-backed securities
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Other mortgage-backed securities
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Equity Securities by Industry [Axis]
Industry Sector [Axis]
Equity Securities By Industry [Domain]
Industry Sector [Domain]
Insurance
Insurance [Member]
This item represents investments by the reporting entity in equity securities issued by insurance companies.
Finance
Financial Services Sector [Member]
Real estate investment trust
Real Estate Investment [Member]
Consumer noncyclical
Consumer noncyclical [Member]
This item represents investments by the reporting entity in equity securities issued by companies engaged in fishing and farming operations; the processing and production of food, beverages and tobacco; manufacturers of household and personal products; and providers of personal services.
Industrials
Commercial and Industrial Sector [Member]
Technology
Technology Sector [Member]
Consumer cyclical
Consumer cyclical [Member]
This item represents investments by the reporting entity in equity securities issued by companies engaged in cyclical consumer goods.
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Communications
Communications [Member]
This item represents investments by the reporting entity in equity securities issued by communications companies.
Other equities
Other equities [Member]
This item represents investments by the reporting entity in all other equity sectors.
Mutual funds and exchange traded funds
Mutual funds and exchange traded funds [Member]
This item represents investments by the reporting entity in public exchange traded funds and mutual funds.
Other Invested Assets By Type [Axis]
Other Invested Assets By Type [Axis]
This element provides details of other invested assets by type.
Other Invested Assets By Type [Domain]
Other Invested Assets By Type [Domain]
This element provides details of other invested assets by type.
Derivative assets
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member]
Derivative liabilities
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member]
Notes and loan receivables and notes securitization
Other Invested Assets Notes And Loan Receivables And Notes Securitization [Member]
Securitization where a loan is collateralized by an underlying asset where occasionally new origination of the underlying asset will increase the amount that is borrowed by the originator. Performance of the underlying assets will determine the value of the securitization. Also includes loans where the securitization is based on various intellectual properties whose value and performance is based on the royalties received from trademarks underlying the intellectual property.
Annuities and residuals
Other invested assets annuities and residuals [Member]
Securitization where the value is dependent upon how long the underlying assets are in place and producing cash flows. Higher defaults or pre-payments on the underlying assets will adversely impact the value of these assets.
Private equities
Private Equities Total [Member]
This item represents investments by the reporting entity in direct equity securities in privately held companies and private equity funds.
Short-term investments
Short-term Investments [Member]
Other invested assets funds held directly managed
Other invested assets funds held directly managed [Member]
Investments which are not otherwise included in another category that are included in the portfolio underlying the funds held - directly managed account.
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed maturities
Trading Securities, Debt
Short-term investments
Short-term Investments
Equities
Trading Securities, Equity
Other invested assets
Other invested assets carried at fair value
Other invested assets carried at fair value.
Funds held - directly managed
Funds held directly managed investments carried at fair value
Carrying value of those investments held in the segregated investment portfolio underlying the funds held - directly managed account that are carried at fair value, comprised of fixed maturities, short-term investments and certain other invested assets. All changes in the fair value are recorded in net realized and unrealized investment gains and losses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Total
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Series D 6.5% cumulative
Series D Preferred Stock [Member]
Series E 7.25% cumulative
Series E Preferred Stock [Member]
Series F 5.875% non-cumulative
Series F Preferred Stock [Member]
Series G 6.5% cumulative
Series G Preferred Stock [Member]
Series H 7.25% cumulative
Series H Preferred Stock [Member]
Series I 5.875% non-cumulative
Series I Preferred Stock [Member]
Series I Preferred Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred shares, shares outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Preferred stock exchanged
Preferred Stock Exchanged
Preferred Stock Exchanged
Preferred stock redeemed
Preferred Stock Number Of Shares Redeemed
Preferred Stock Number Of Shares Redeemed
Annual dividend rate
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage
Underwriting discounts and commissions
Preferred Stock Underwriting Discount and Commission
Preferred Stock Underwriting Discount and Commission
Aggregate liquidation value
Preference Shares Aggregate Liquidation Value
In the event of liquidation of the Company, the holders of outstanding preferred shares would have preference over the common shareholders and would receive a distribution of $25.00 per share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends.
Liquidation preference per share
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference Per Share
Components of income tax expense
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of effective tax rate
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Significant components of net deferred tax assets and liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Net Tax Assets And Liabilities Table [Text Block]
Schedule Of Net Tax Assets And Liabilities Table [Text Block]
Disclosure of the net tax assets and liabilities both in total and by component parts, including current, deferred and unrecognized tax benefit.
Total amount of unrecognized tax benefits
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Liability for Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Abstract]
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Claims Development [Table]
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Claims Development [Table]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Domain]
Subsegments [Domain]
P&C
Property and Casualty [Member]
Specialty
Specialty [Member]
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Accident Year [Axis]
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Accident Year [Axis]
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Accident Year [Domain]
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Accident Year [Domain]
2012
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Accident Year 2012 [Member]
2013
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Accident Year 2013 [Member]
2014
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Accident Year 2014 [Member]
2015
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Accident Year 2015 [Member]
2016
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Accident Year 2016 [Member]
Claims Development [Line Items]
Claims Development [Line Items]
Net incurred losses and loss expenses
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Incurred Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expense, Net
Net paid losses and loss expenses
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Cumulative Paid Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expense, Net
Net reserves for Accident Years and exposures included in the triangles
Short Duration Contracts Included in Claims Development Net
Short Duration Contracts Included in Claims Development Net
All outstanding liabilities before Accident Year 2012, net of reinsurance
Short Duration Contracts All Outstanding Liabilities Before 2012 Net
Short Duration Contracts All Outstanding Liabilities Before 2012 Net
All other outstanding liabilities
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Liability for Unpaid Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expense, Net, Not Separately Presented
Net liability at end of year
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Liability for Unpaid Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expense, Net
Total of IBNR plus expected development on reported claims
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Incurred but Not Reported (IBNR) Claims Liability, Net
Year One
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Historical Claims Duration, Year One
Year Two
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Historical Claims Duration, Year Two
Year Three
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Historical Claims Duration, Year Three
Year Four
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Historical Claims Duration, Year Four
Year Five
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Historical Claims Duration, Year Five
Non-Life loss and loss expenses rollforward [Abstract]
Non-Life loss and loss expenses rollforward [Abstract]
Gross liability at beginning of year
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Reinsurance recoverable at beginning of year
Reinsurance Recoverables Non Life
The known and estimated amount recoverable as of the balance sheet date from reinsurers for claims paid or incurred by the ceding insurer and associated claims settlement expenses, including estimated amounts for claims incurred but not reported, net of any related valuation allowance.
Net liability at beginning of year
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Net
Current year
Current Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Prior years
Prior Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Total Non-life Incurred Claims
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims
Change in Paris Re Reserve Agreement
Change In Reserve Agreement
Amount of development on net reserves acquired which are subject to a guarantee provided.
Current year
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Current Year
Prior years
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Prior Years
Total Non-life Claims Paid
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid
Effects of foreign exchange rate changes
Effect Of Foreign Exchange Rate Changes
This element represents the change in the net liability resulting from the fluctuation of foreign exchange rates during the period
Net liability at end of year
Reinsurance recoverable at end of year
Gross liability at end of year
Disclosure - Dividend Restrictions and Statutory Requirements [Abstract]
Statutory Requirements [Table]
Statutory Requirements [Table]
Detail by principal reinsurance subsidiary reflecting statutory capital and surplus and net income, and a general discussion of typical adjustments to insurance statutory accounting to convert to U.S. GAAP.
PartnerRe Bermuda
Partner Reinsurance [Member]
The Company's Bermuda-domiciled reinsurance company.
PartnerRe U.S.
Partner Re US [Member]
The Company's U.S.-domiciled reinsurance company
PartnerRe Asia
PartnerReAsia [Member]
PartnerRe Asia
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items]
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items]
Restriction on common dividends
RestrictionOnPaymentOfCommonDividends
Maximum percentage of net income payable as dividends on common shares.
Percent of enhanced capital requirement
Statutory Accounting Practices Statutory Amount Available For Dividend Payments Percentage Of Basic Capital Requirement
The target capital level established by the regulator which is equal to 120 percent of the basic capital requirement.
Percent of statutory capital that can be paid as dividends
Statutory Accounting Practices Statutory Amount Available For Dividend Payments Percentage Of Total Statutory Capital And Surplus Limit
The percentage limit of total statutory capital and surplus that can be paid as dividends.
Statutory Amount Available For Dividend Payments
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Amount Available for Dividend Payments
Statutory net income
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Net Income Amount
Required statutory capital and surplus
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Capital and Surplus Required
Actual statutory capital and surplus
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Capital and Surplus, Balance
Disclosure - Agreements With Related Parties [Abstract]
Schedule Of Related Party Transactions By Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Equity Method Investments [Member]
Equity Method Investments [Member]
Other invested assets
Other invested assets [Member]
Investments which are not otherwise included in another category.
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Almacantar Group S.A. [Member]
Almacantar Group S.A. [Member]
Almacantar Group S.A. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
EXOR Nederland NV [Member]
EXOR Nederland NV [Member]
EXOR Nederland NV [Member]
EXOR S.A. [Member]
EXOR S.A. [Member]
EXOR S.A. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Advisory Services Agreement
Related Party Advisory Services Agreement
Related Party Advisory Services Agreement
Cash Dividends Paid to Parent Company
Cash Dividends Paid to Parent Company
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Purchase price
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Related Party Investment Carrying Value
Related Party Investment Carrying Value
Related Party Investment Carrying Value
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Reconciliation of Claims Development to Liability [Table]
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Reconciliation of Claims Development to Liability [Table]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Reconciliation of Claims Development to Liability [Line Items]
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Reconciliation of Claims Development to Liability [Line Items]
Net liability at end of year
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid claims
Gross liability at end of year
Summary Of Option Activity [Abstract]
Summary Of Option Activity [Abstract]
Total intrinsic value of options exercised (in millions of U.S. dollars)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Proceeds from option exercises (in millions of U.S. dollars)
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Activity related to share options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at January 1, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Exercised prior to March 18, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Settled in cash by the Company upon change in control
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Other Increases (Decreases) in Period
Outstanding at December 31, 2016
Assumptions:
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Expected life
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Expected volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Supplemental Information for Property, Casualty Insurance Underwriters [Abstract]
Supplemental Information For Property Casualty Insurance Underwriters [Table]
Supplemental Information for Property, Casualty Insurance Underwriters [Table]
Supplemental Information For Property Casualty Insurance Underwriters By Affiliation With Registrant [Axis]
Affiliation with Entity [Axis]
Property Casualty Insurance Underwriters Affiliation With Registrant [Domain]
Property, Casualty Insurance Underwriters, Affiliation with Registrant [Domain]
Consolidated subsidiaries [Member]
Consolidated Property and Casualty Insurance Entity [Member]
Supplemental Information Concerning Property-Casualty Insurance Operations [Line Items]
Supplemental Information for Property, Casualty Insurance Underwriters [Line Items]
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Supplemental Information for Property, Casualty Insurance Underwriters, Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Liability for Unpaid Losses and Loss Expenses
Supplemental Information for Property, Casualty Insurance Underwriters, Reserves for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Unearned Premiums
Premiums Earned
Losses and Loss Expenses Incurred
Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Supplemental Information for Property, Casualty Insurance Underwriters, Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Paid Losses and Loss Expenses
Supplemental Information for Property, Casualty Insurance Underwriters, Paid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Premiums Written
Supplementary Insurance Information, Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
2008 Senior Notes
2008 Senior Notes [Member]
2008 Senior Notes [Member]
2010 Senior Notes
2010 Senior Notes [Member]
2010 Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption Date
Debt Instrument, Redemption Period, End Date
Maturity date
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Unrealized gain on investments [Member]
Unrealized gains losses on investments [Member]
Unfunded pension obligation [Member]
Unfunded pension obligation [Member]
Shareholders Equity Parentheticals
Other Comprehensive Income Parentheticals [Line Items]
Balance at end of period, unfunded pension obligation, tax impact
Other Accumulated Comprehensive Income Loss Tax
Tax effect on Other Accumulated Comprehensive Income (Loss) on minimum pension liability.
Balance at end of period, unrealized gain on investments, tax impact
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Schedule of Supplemental Information for Property, Casualty Insurance Underwriters [Text Block]
Schedule of Supplemental Information for Property, Casualty Insurance Underwriters [Text Block]
Disclosure - Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of accounting
Basis of Accounting [Text Block]
Use Of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Premiums
Insurance Premiums Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Losses and Loss Expenses
Unpaid Policy Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Life Policy Benefits
Future Policy Benefits Liability, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reinsurance Accounting
Reinsurance Accounting Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Acquisition Costs
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Funds Held by Reinsured Companies (Cedants)
Funds Held by Reinsured Companies Policy [Text Block]
Describes the accounting policies used to account for funds held by reinsured companies, including recognition of investment income related to funds held.
Deposit Assets and Liabilities
Deposit Contracts, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Investments
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Funds Held - Directly Managed
Funds Held Directly Managed Policy [Text Block]
This item describes the accounting policies related to the segregated investment portfolio underlying the funds held - directly managed account and related realized and unrealized gains and losses.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Business Combinations
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Translation of Foreign Currencies
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivatives
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Pensions
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Pensions, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Variable Interest Entities and Noncontrolling Interests
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]
Supplementary Insurance Information, for Insurance Companies Disclosure [Text Block]
Supplementary Insurance Information, for Insurance Companies Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Goodwill And Intangible Assets Rollforward [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Goodwill And Intangible Assets Rollforward Table [Text Block]
This element represents the carrying value of goodwill and intangible assets at the beginning and end of period, and any changes during the period. Changes during the period include goodwill and/or intangible assets acquired during the year, impairment losses recognized, amortization of intangible assets, and any other changes to goodwill and intangible assets.
Schedule Of Definite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Table [Text Block]
Disclosure of the gross carrying value of intangible assets, excluding goodwill, in total and by major class. For finite lived assets, this disclosure includes the accumulated amortization. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company
Allocation of Goodwill by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Expected Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss By Hedging Relationship By Income Statement Location By Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Other [Member]
Other Contract [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss By Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement And Other Comprehensive Income Location Domain
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Included in net foreign exchange gains and losses [Member]
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member]
Included in net realized and unrealized investment gains and losses [Member]
Included in net realized and unrealized investment gains and losses [Member]
Net realized and unrealized investment gains and losses.
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Asia, Australia and New Zealand
Asia, Australia and New Zealand [Member]
Asia, Australia, and New Zealand
Europe
Europe [Member]
Latin America, Caribbean and Africa
Latin America, Caribbean, and Africa [Member]
Latin America, Caribbean and Africa
North America
North America [Member]
Distribution Of Gross Premiums Written [Line Items]
Distribution Of Gross Premiums Written [Line Items]
Distribution of gross premiums written
Percentage Distribution Of Gross Premiums Written
This element represents the distribution of gross premiums written based on the location of the underlying risk.
Other Expenses [Abstract]
Termination Fee Paid
Termination Fee Paid
Aggregate amounts paid by the entity during the period, related to termination fees and reimbursement of expenses upon the termination of a proposed merger.
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Change In Contingent Liability In Business Combination
Change In Contingent Liability In Business Combination
Amount of contingent consideration charged to earnings arising from a previous business combination.
Settlement Of Stock Awards On Change Of Control
Settlement Of Stock Awards On Change Of Control
Settlement Of Stock Awards On Change Of Control
Other Transaction And Severance Costs
Other Transaction And Severance Costs
Other Transaction And Severance Costs
Other Transaction Costs
OtherTransactionCosts
Other transaction costs incurred during the period associated with merger and acquisition transactions.
Restructuring costs incurred
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]
Total Authorized Shares [Table]
Total Authorized Shares [Table]
Schedule detailing information related to equity by class of stock.
Authorized Shares [Abstract]
Authorized Shares [Abstract]
Authorized Share Capital Value
Authorized Share Capital Value
Authorized Share Capital Value
Common Shares [Abstract]
Common Shares [Abstract]
Merger price per share
Business Acquisition, Share Price
Special dividend per share
Special Dividend Per Share Paid
Special dividend per share paid or expected to be paid to common stockholders as a result of a business combination.
Percentage ownership
Percentage Ownership
Percentage Ownership
Common shares, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common shares, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Total share capital
Common Stock, Value, Outstanding
Preferred Shares [Abstract]
Preferred Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Preferred shares, par value
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Loss on redemption of preferred shares
Loss on redemption of preferred shares
Loss on redemption of preferred shares related to the original issuance costs of the preferred shares which is calculated as the difference between the redemption price and the consideration received after underwriting discounts and commissions.
Redemption price
Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share
Preferred stock cash payment per share
Preferred Stock Contingent Cash Payment Per Share
Preferred Stock Contingent Cash Payment Per Share
Preferred stock cash payment
PreferredStockContingentCashPayments
Aggregate amount of contingent cash paid or offered to be paid to preferred stockholders under the terms of a business combination.
Dividends upon redemption
Redeemable Preferred Stock Dividends
Notes Issued By Partner Re Finance B LLC [Member]
Notes Issued By Partner Re Finance B LLC [Member]
PartnerRe Finance B LLC is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
Notes Issued To Partner Re Finance B LLC [Member]
Notes Issued To Partner Re Finance B LLC [Member]
Notes issued to PartnerRe Finance B LLC by PartnerRe US Holdings.
PartnerRe Ireland Finance DAC [Member]
PartnerRe Ireland Finance DAC [Member]
PartnerRe Ireland Finance DAC [Member]
Notes Issued To PartnerRe Ireland Finance DAC [Member]
Notes Issued To PartnerRe Ireland Finance DAC [Member]
Notes Issued To PartnerRe Ireland Finance DAC [Member]
Notes Issued By PartnerRe US Corporation [Member]
Notes Issued By PartnerRe US Corporation [Member]
Notes Issued By PartnerRe US Corporation [Member]
Notes Issued By Partner Re Finance A LLC [Member]
Notes Issued By Partner Re Finance A LLC [Member]
PartnerRe Finance A LLC is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company
Notes Issued To Partner Re Finance A LLC [Member]
Notes Issued To Partner Re Finance A LLC [Member]
Notes issued to PartnerRe Finance A LLC by PartnerRe US Holdings.
Notes Issued By Partner Re Finance II Inc [Member]
Notes Issued By Partner Re Finance II Inc [Member]
PartnerRe Finance II Inc. is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
Notes Issued To Partner Re Finance II Inc [Member]
Notes Issued To Partner Re Finance II Inc [Member]
Notes issued to PartnerRe Finance II Inc by PartnerRe US Holdings.
Interest Date Range [Axis]
Interest Date Range [Axis]
Interest Date Range [Domain]
Interest Date Range [Domain]
Provides date ranges for interest terms of debt instruments
June 1, 2007 - December 1, 2016 [Member]
June 1, 2007 - December 1, 2016 [Member]
The first interest period on Capital Efficient Notes
December 1, 2016 - December 1, 2066 [Member]
December 1, 2016 - December 1, 2066 [Member]
The second interest period on Capital Efficient Notes
Debt Issuance Date [Axis]
Debt Issuance Date [Axis]
Debt Issuance Date [Axis]
Debt Issuance Date [Domain]
Debt Issuance Date [Domain]
[Domain] for Debt Issuance Date [Axis]
Original Debt Issuance Date [Member]
Original Debt Issuance Date [Member]
Original Debt Issuance Date [Member]
Debt instrument issuance date
Debt Instrument, Issuance Date
Redemption of senior notes
Maturities of Senior Debt
Percentage Of Indirect Ownership In Subsidiary
Percentage Of Indirect Ownership In Subsidiary
The percentage of indirect ownership by the Company of a subsidiary.
Debt Issuance Percentage of Fair Value
Debt Issuance Percentage of Fair Value
Debt Issuance Percentage of Fair Value
Stated interest rate of debt instrument
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Payment frequency
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment
Date of first required interest payment
Debt Instrument, Date of First Required Payment
Interest expense incurred (debt-related)
Interest Expense, Debt
Reference rate for variable rate interest payments
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Interest rate in excess of LIBOR
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Carrying amount at balance sheet date
Long-term Debt, Gross
Loss on redemption of senior notes
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Amount of debt extinguished
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Consideration Paid On Extinguishment Of Debt
Consideration Paid On Extinguishment Of Debt
Gross amount paid for debt extinguished.
Maturity date range start
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Range, Start
Maturity date range end
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Range, End
Optional Payment Deferral Period
Optional Payment Deferral Period
Optional Payment Deferral Period
Disclosure - Retirement Benefit Arrangements [Abstract]
Retirement Benefit Arrangements
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Components Of Unrecognized Tax Benefit [Axis]
Components Of Unrecognized Tax Benefit [Axis]
Description and amount of uncertain tax position taken or to be taken, by component.
Components Of Unrecognized Tax Benefit [Domain]
Components Of Unrecognized Tax Benefit [Domain]
Describes the components of the unrecognized tax benefit reported in the financial statements.
Unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate
Unrecognized tax benefit that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate [Member]
Interest and penalties recognized on the above
Interest and penalties recognized on the above [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
January 1
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Changes in tax positions taken during a prior period - decrease
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Changes in tax positions taken during a prior period - increase
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Tax positions taken during the current period - increase
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Change as a result of a lapse in the statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Impact of the change in foreign currency exchange rates - decrease
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Foreign Currency Translation
Impact of the change in foreign currency exchange rates - increase
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Foreign Currency Translation
December 31
Reinsurance Disclosures [Abstract]
Ceded reinsurance
Ceded Reinsurance Table [Text Block]
Schedule of premiums written and earned and losses and loss expenses and life policy benefits disclosed by business assumed and ceded.
Supplemental Schedule of Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies [Abstract]
Supplemental Schedule of Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies [Text Block]
Supplemental Schedule of Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies [Text Block]
Financial instruments measured at fair value and categorized between Levels 1, 2 and 3
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of beginning and ending balances for all financial instruments measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Table Text Block]
Change in fair value of financial instruments subject to fair value option
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Carrying values and fair values of financial instrument liabilities
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Investments
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
Agreements with related parties
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Reinsurance [Text Block]
Reinsurance [Text Block]
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Non-life reserves
Guaranteed Reserves
Guaranteed Reserves
Amount of guaranteed reserves under Reserve Agreements included in the Company's net liability for unpaid losses and loss expenses.
Gross Reserves Excluding Guaranteed Reserves
Gross Reserves Excluding Guaranteed Reserves
Gross Reserves Excluding Guaranteed Reserves
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid claims
Reinsurance Recoverable, Guaranteed Reserves
Reinsurance Recoverable, Guarantee Benefits
Retroceded Reserves Excluding Guaranteed Reserves
Retroceded Reserves Excluding Guaranteed Reserves
Retroceded Reserves Excluding Guaranteed Reserves
Less: net paid losses on Guaranteed Reserves
Net Paid Losses On Guaranteed Reserves
Net Paid Losses On Guaranteed Reserves
Net paid losses related to prior years, excluding Guaranteed Reserves
Net Paid Losses Prior Years Excluding Guaranteed Reserves
Net Paid Losses Prior Years Excluding Guaranteed Reserves
Net liability at end of year
Net Reserves Excluding Guaranteed Reserves
Net Reserves Excluding Guaranteed Reserves
Net Reserves Excluding Guaranteed Reserves
Derivatives
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Total
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Liability for unpaid losses and loss expenses by type
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Abstract]
Case reserves
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Reported Claims, Amount
Additional case reserves (ACRs)
Liability For Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense Additional Case Reserves Amount
Additional Case Reserves are established for particular circumstances where, on the basis of individual loss reports, the Company estimates that the particular loss or collection of losses covered by a treaty may be greater than those advised by the cedant.
IBNR reserves
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred but Not Reported (IBNR) Claims, Amount
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Pledged assets and net payable and receivable for securities purchased sold [Table]
Pledged assets and net payable and receivable for securities purchased sold [Table]
Pledged assets and net payable and receivable for securities purchased sold [Table]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Equities
Equity Securities [Member]
Pledged assets and net payable for securities purchased [Line Items]
Pledged assets and net payable and receivable for securities purchased sold [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Pledged assets and net payable and receivable for securities purchased sold [Table]
Funds Held Investment Interest Rate Range Low
Funds Held Investment Interest Rate Range Start
The lowest interest rate earned on the funds held by reinsured companies (excluding the funds held - directly managed account) that is fixed contractually at the inception of the contract or based upon a recognized index (e.g., LIBOR).
Funds Held Investment Interest Rate Range High
Funds Held Investment Interest Rate Range End
The highest interest rate earned on the funds held by reinsured companies (excluding the funds held - directly managed account) that is fixed contractually at the inception of the contract or based upon a recognized index (e.g., LIBOR).
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Marketable Securities, Restricted
Marketable Securities, Restricted
Receivable for securities sold
Receivable For Securities Sold
Amounts receivable from broker-dealers and clearing organizations for unsettled trades.
Payable for securities purchased
Payable For Securities Purchased
Amounts payable to broker-dealers and clearing organizations for unsettled trades.
Net payable for securities purchased
Net Payable Receivable For Unsettled Trades
The net receivable or payable arising from unsettled trades.
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Table]
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Table]
Non-life subsegments [Axis]
Non-life subsegments [Axis]
Non-life subsegments [Domain]
Non-life subsegments [Domain]
The subsegments of the Non-life segment
P&C [Member]
Global (Non-US) P&C [Member]
This sub-segment includes casualty, property, and motor business generally originating outside of the United States.
Specialty [Member]
Global Specialty [Member]
This sub-segment is comprised of business that is generally considered to be specialized due to the sophisticated technical underwriting required to analyze risks, and is global in nature. This sub-segment consists of several lines of business for which the Company believes it has developed specialized knowledge and underwriting capabilities. These lines of business include agriculture, aviation/space, credit/surety, energy, engineering, marine, specialty casualty, specialty property and other lines.
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Total net favorable prior year loss development
Statement Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common shares
Common Stock [Member]
Preferred shares
Preferred Stock [Member]
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Currency translation adjustment
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Unfunded pension obligation
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Unrealized gain on investments
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Common shares held in treasury
Treasury Stock [Member]
Noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Shareholders' Equity [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Issuance of common shares
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Stock compensation expense, net of taxes paid
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Reissuance of common shares
StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueTreasuryStockReissuedIncludingToSatisfyEquityBasedCompensationObligations
Equity impact of the value of treasury stock (units) reissued during the period, including reissuance of shares (units) held in treasury used to satisfy equity-based compensation obligations exercised by the holders of such rights. Upon reissuance of shares (units) from treasury, either the common or preferred stock (unit) reissued is outstanding.
Cancellation of treasury shares
Cancellation Of Treasury Shares
Cancellation of treasury shares outstanding upon acquisition of 100% of outstanding common shares.
Cancellation of outstanding common shares
Cancellation Of Common Shares
Cancellation of common shares outstanding upon acquisition of 100% of outstanding common shares.
Settlement of stock options and SSARs
Redemption of preferred shares
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Change in currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Change in designated net investment hedge
Derivatives used in Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax, Period Increase (Decrease)
Change in unfunded pension obligation, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Change in unrealized losses on investments, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Repurchase of common shares
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Dividends on common shares
Dividends, Common Stock
Dividends on preferred shares
Dividends, Preferred Stock
Loss on redemption of preferred shares
Balance at end of year
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Statutory measurements
Statutory Requirements Table [Text Block]
Discloses the statutory net income (loss) and statutory shareholders' equity of the Company's principal reinsurance subsidiaries.
Aurigen Capital Limited
Aurigen Capital Limited [Member]
Aurigen Capital Limited [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
AssetsPurchasedFromRelatedParties
AssetsPurchasedFromRelatedParties
Cost of assets purchased or agreed to be purchased from a related party in an arms-length transaction.
Percentage acquired
BusinessAcquisitionPercentageOfVotingInterestsProposedToBeAcquired
Percentage of voting equity interests to be acquired at the acquisition date in the proposed business combination.
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost: 2016, $13,386,557; 2015, $13,313,819)
Short-term investments, at fair value (amortized cost: 2016, $21,697; 2015, $46,689)
Equities, at fair value (cost: 2016, $28,376; 2015, $418,428)
Other invested assets
Other Investments
Total investments
Investments
Funds held–directly managed (cost: 2016, $510,057; 2015, $537,661)
Funds Held Directly Managed
Carrying value of segregated investment portfolio underlying the funds held - directly managed account comprised of fixed maturities, short-term investments, cash and cash equivalents, other assets and liabilities and accrued investment income. Substantially all of the fixed maturities, short-term investments and certain other invested assets in the segregated portfolio underlying the funds held-directly managed account are carried at fair value and accordingly all changes in the fair value are recorded in net realized and unrealized investment gains and losses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Cash and cash equivalents
Accrued investment income
Accrued Investment Income Receivable
Reinsurance balances receivable
Premiums Receivable, Net
Reinsurance recoverable on paid and unpaid losses
Reinsurance Recoverables, Including Reinsurance Premium Paid
Funds held by reinsured companies
Funds Held under Reinsurance Agreements, Asset
Deferred acquisition costs
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Deposit assets
Deposit Contracts, Assets
Goodwill
Goodwill
Intangible assets
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other assets
Other Assets
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities
Liabilities [Abstract]
Non-life reserves
Life and health reserves
Liability for Future Policy Benefits
Unearned premiums
Unearned Premiums
Other reinsurance balances payable
Reinsurance Payable
Deposit liabilities
Deposit Contracts, Liabilities
Net tax liabilities
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Shareholders’ Equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common shares (2016, par value $0.00000001; issued: 100,000,000 shares; 2015, par value $1.00; issued: 87,237,220 shares)
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Preferred shares (par value $1.00; issued and outstanding: 2016, 28,169,062 shares; 2015, 34,150,000 shares; aggregate liquidation value: 2016, $704,227; 2015, $853,750)
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Common shares held in treasury, at cost (2016, nil shares; 2015, 39,303,068 shares)
Treasury Stock, Value
Total shareholders’ equity attributable to PartnerRe Ltd.
Total shareholders’ equity
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Taxation
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure - Defined contribution plan
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Incurred expense for defined contribution arrangements
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures Defined Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans Domain
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Zurich Plan
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Funded status:
Funded Status [Abstract]
Unfunded pension obligation at beginning of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Change in pension obligation:
Change In Pension Obligation [Abstract]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Plan participants’ contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants
Actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Plan amendments
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Foreign currency adjustments
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss)
Change in pension obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Period Increase (Decrease)
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Change In Fair Value Of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Employer contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Foreign currency adjustments
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets
Change in fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Period Increase (Decrease)
Funded status:
Funded Status 1 [Abstract]
Unfunded pension obligation at end of year
Additional information:
Retirement Benefit Arrangements Additional Information [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation at end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Accumulated pension obligation at end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used In Calculations Abstract
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used in Calculations [Abstract]
Pension obligation - assumptions used
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Net periodic benefit cost - assumptions used
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Defined Benefit Plan Estimated Future Benefit Payments Abstract
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
2019
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
2020
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
2021
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
2022 to 2026
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Assumptions used
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Expected future benefit payments
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Line Of Credit Facility By Facility [Table]
Line Of Credit Facility By Facility [Table]
Provides details of credit facilities available to the Company.
Line Of Credit Facility By Facility [Axis]
Line Of Credit Facility By Facility [Axis]
The information pertaining to the line of credit by each credit facility.
Line Of Credit Facility Facility [Domain]
Line Of Credit Facility Facility [Domain]
Identification of the credit facility.
Combined Credit Facility [Member]
Combined Credit Facility [Member]
The first $100 million of this $250 million facility is unsecured, with the balance being secured.
Committed Secured Letter Of Credit Facility A [Member]
Committed Secured Letter Of Credit Facility A [Member]
This facility is used for the issuance of letters of credit, which must be secured fully or partially with cash and/or government bonds and or investment grade bonds.
Committed Secured Letter Of Credit Facility B [Member]
Committed Secured Letter Of Credit Facility B [Member]
This facility is used for the issuance of letters of credit, which must be secured fully or partially with cash and/or government bonds and or investment grade bonds.
Guarantee Obligations By Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantee Obligations Nature [Domain]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Outstanding Unsecured Letter Of Credit [Member]
Outstanding Unsecured Letter Of Credit [Member]
Irrevocable letter of credit issued on an unsecured basis in respect of reported loss and unearned premium reserves, using both the new unsecured syndicated and combined credit facilities
Outstanding Secured Letter Of Credit [Member]
Outstanding Secured Letter Of Credit [Member]
Irrevocable letter of credit issued on a secured basis in respect of reported loss and unearned premium reserves, using both of the available committed secured letter of credit facilities available for business written through Paris Re.
Credit Agreements Details [Line Items]
Credit Agreements Details [Line Items]
Total amount of credit facilities available
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Maturity date of facility
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date
Amount of unsecured borrowing capacity
Line Of Credit Facility Unsecured Limit
Represents the amount of credit that is available on an unsecured basis
Letters Of Credit Outstanding Amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Reconciliation Of Loss And Loss Expenses Including Life Policy Benefits [Table]
Reconciliation Of Loss And Loss Expenses Including Life Policy Benefits [Table]
Reconciliation Of Loss And Loss Expenses Including Life Policy Benefits [Table]
Reconciliation of loss and loss expense
LossesAndLossExpensesAndLifePolicyBenefits [Line Items]
Reconciliation of losses and loss expenses including life policy benefits
Losses and loss expenses
Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Net
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties [Abstract]
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties [Text Block]
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties [Text Block]
Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Preferred shares
Preferred Stock [Table Text Block]
The tabular disclosure for terms, amounts, nature of changes, rights and privileges, dividends, and other matters related to preferred stock.
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties [Table]
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties [Table]
Trading Securities By Balance Sheet Disclosure [Axis]
Trading Securities By Balance Sheet Disclosure [Axis]
This element represents the major balance sheet classifications of trading securities, whether shown as individual line items or combined into a separate account.
Trading Securities By Balance Sheet Disclosure [Domain]
Trading Securities By Balance Sheet Disclosure [Domain]
Provides general categories of balance sheet classification of trading securities, either as separate line items or shown as a net number in a segregated account.
Trading securities
Trading securities [Member]
Investments which are shown on the face of the balance sheet, which do not form part of the portfolio underlying the funds held - directly managed account.
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Non-U.S. sovereign government, supranational and government related
Non US Sovereign Government Supranational And Government Related Debt Securities [Member]
This category includes information about debt securities (such as bonds) issued by a national, local, or municipal government not included in the US Treasury and Government category.
Asset-backed securities
Equity Securities, Industry [Domain]
Banks, trust and insurance companies
Banks, Trust and Insurance, Equities [Member]
Industrial, miscellaneous and all other
Industrial, Miscellaneous, and All Others [Member]
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Reportable Data [Line Items]
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Reportable Data [Line Items]
Cost
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Cost
Fair value
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Fair Value
Amount at which shown in the balance sheet
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Carrying Amount
Investments Not Carried At Fair Value
Investments Not Carried At Fair Value
Investments that the Company did not measure at fair value on the balance sheet date, which primarily relate to the company's investments that are accounted for using the cost method of accounting, equity method of accounting or investment company accounting.
Fair Values and Related Notional Values of Derivatives [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Gains and Losses on Derivatives not Designated as Hedges [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Offsetting Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Offsetting Assets [Table Text Block]
Reinsurance Premiums For Insurance Companies By Product Segment [Table]
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Table]
Life [Member]
Life Insurance Product Line [Member]
Accident and health [Member]
Accident and Health Insurance Product Line [Member]
Property and casualty [Member]
Property, Liability and Casualty Insurance Product Line [Member]
Reinsurance [Line Items]
Reinsurance [Line Items]
Reinsurance Premiums For Insurance Companies By Product Segment Net Amount [Abstract]
Premiums Earned, Net [Abstract]
Gross amount
Direct Premiums Earned
Ceded to other companies
Ceded Premiums Earned
Assumed from other companies
Assumed Premiums Earned
Net amount
Premiums Earned, Net
Percentage of amount assumed to net
Premiums, Percentage Assumed to Net
Life reinsurance in force
Life Insurance in Force, Net [Abstract]
Gross amount
Life Insurance in Force, Gross
Ceded to other companies
Life Insurance in Force, Ceded
Assumed from other companies
Life Insurance in Force, Assumed
Net amount
Life Insurance in Force, Net
Percentage of amount assumed to net
Life Insurance in Force, Percentage Assumed to Net
Summary of debt outstanding
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Unpaid Losses And Loss Expenses By Type Table [Text Block]
Schedule Of Unpaid Losses And Loss Expenses By Type Table [Text Block]
Summary of Non-Life unpaid loss reserves categorized into three component parts: Reported outstanding loss reserves (case reserves), additional case reserves (ACRs) and incurred but not reported (IBNR) reserves.
Schedule of rollforward of unpaid losses and loss expenses [Text Block]
Schedule of Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation Of Loss And Loss Expenses Including Life Policy Benefits Table [Text Block]
Reconciliation Of Loss And Loss Expenses Including Life Policy Benefits [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for Reconciliation Of Loss And Loss Expenses Including Life Policy Benefits [Table]
Net Non Life Prior Year Loss Development Table [Text Block]
Net Non Life Prior Year Loss Development Table [Text Block]
A table that summarizes the net prior year development of unpaid losses and loss expense reserves for each of the Company's Non-life sub-segments and the total development for each of the years presented.
Changes In Non Life Reserves [Table Text Block]
Changes In Non Life Reserves [Table Text Block]
Changes In Non Life Reserves [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Non Life Reserves Excluding Guaranteed Reserves [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Non Life Reserves Excluding Guaranteed Reserves [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Non Life Reserves Excluding Guaranteed Reserves [Table Text Block]
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Claims Development [Table Text Block]
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Claims Development [Table Text Block]
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Reconciliation of Claims Development to Liability [Table Text Block]
Short-duration Insurance Contracts, Reconciliation of Claims Development to Liability [Table Text Block]
Schedule of (Loss) Gain on Investments [Table]
Schedule of Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table]
Fixed maturities and short term investments
Fixed maturities and short term investments [Member]
Fixed maturities and short term investments.
Funds Held - Directly Managed
Funds Held - Directly Managed investment [Member]
Other realized and unrealized investments gains (losses)
Other investment income [Member]
Represents all investment income that is not readily attributable to any of the major classes of invested assets.
Schedule of Net Realized and Unrealized Investment (Losses) Gains
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Net realized investment gains (losses) on trading securities
Trading Securities, Realized Gain (Loss)
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses)
Trading Securities, Change in Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss)
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)
Funds Held Directly Managed Other Gain Loss
This item represents the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) included in earnings relating to the portfolio underlying the funds held - directly managed account.
Disclosure - Funds Held-Directly Managed [Abstract]
Funds Held - Directly Managed
Funds Held Directly Managed [Text Block]
This item represents the complete disclosure related to the segregated investment portfolio underlying the funds held - directly managed account which is comprised of fixed maturities, short-term investments, cash and cash equivalents, other assets and liabilities and accrued investment income.
Dividend Restrictions And Statutory Requirements Disclosure [Text Block]
Dividend Restrictions And Statutory Requirements Disclosure [Text Block]
Outlines the statutory requirements of the Company's regulated subsidiaries, including solvency requirements, dividend restrictions, and significant adjustments between US GAAP and the prescribed statutory accounting basis. Statutory net income (loss) and statutory shareholders' equity are also disclosed, by jurisdiction.
Components Of Reported Income Tax [Table]
Components Of Reported Income Tax [Table]
Shows components of reported income tax, by jurisdiction
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Jurisdiction Of Taxation [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Ireland
IRELAND
Hong Kong
HONG KONG
Singapore
SINGAPORE
France
FRANCE
US
UNITED STATES
Non-US
Non-US [Member]
Canada
CANADA
Taxation - Other Details [Line Items]
Taxation - Other Details [Line Items]
Expected tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation At Expected Tax Rate
The tax rate applicable to the Company based on its domicile.
Unrecognized tax benefits that would create a temporary difference between the reported amount and its tax basis
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Amount of change in unrecognized tax benefit within 12 months
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Tax Credit Carryforward, Valuation Allowance
Tax Credit Carryforward, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax asset carryforwards components
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance [Abstract]
Deferred tax on foreign tax credit carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets Foreign Tax Credit Carryforwards After Allocation Of Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax asset amount, after allocation of valuation allowances, attributable to deductible foreign tax credit carryforwards.
Deferred tax asset on tax loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Loss Carryforwards After Allocation Of Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax asset amount, after allocation of valuation allowances, attributable to deductible tax loss carryforwards.
Carryforward period
Deferred Tax Asset Carryforwards Period Available
The number of years for which a deferred tax asset carryforward is available to the Company.
Liability For Asbestos And Environmental Claims By Source [Axis]
Liability For Asbestos And Environmental Claims By Source [Axis]
Liability For Asbestos And Environmental Claims By Source [Domain]
Liability For Asbestos And Environmental Claims By Source [Domain]
Source of liability for asbestos and environmental claims
Asbestos Liabilities Of Paris Re
Asbestos Liabilities Of Paris Re [Member]
Represents the asbestos liabilities acquired as part of a business combination.
Asbestos Liabilities Of PartnerRe Europe and PartnerRe US
Asbestos Liabilities Of Partner Re SA And Partner Re US [Member]
Represents the existing asbestos liabilities of two reinsurance subsidiaries: Partner Re SA and Partner Re US.
Liability for Asbestos and Environmental Claims, Net
Liability for Asbestos and Environmental Claims, Net
Liability for Asbestos and Environmental Claims, Gross
Liability for Asbestos and Environmental Claims, Gross
Total net favorable prior year loss development
Liability For Future Policy Benefits Expense Incurred Claims Prior Years
Amount of provision in the period for claims incurred in prior accident years and related costs related to policy benefits for life and annuity contracts.
Interest rate assumption
Liability for Future Policy Benefits, Interest Rate
Investments Income [Abstract]
Investments Income [Abstract]
Investment Income [Table]
Investment Income [Table]
Short-term investments and cash and cash equivalents
Short Term Investments Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member]
Cash, cash equivalents, and investments which are not otherwise included in another category or item that the entity has the intent to sell or dispose of within one year from the date of the balance sheet.
Funds Held And Other
Funds Held And Other [Member]
Investments which are not otherwise included in another category and funds held by reinsured companies.
Investment Expenses
Investment Expenses Member [Member]
Investment Expenses Member
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Net investment income
Investment Income, Net
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]
Domestic (Bermuda)
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Foreign
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Income Tax Expense Continuing Operations [Line Items]
Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations [Line Items]
Current income tax expense [abstract]
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current income tax expense
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) [abstract]
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Unrecognized tax expense (benefit) [abstract]
Unrecognized tax expense (benefit) [abstract]
Unrecognized tax expense (benefit)
Unrecognized Tax Expense Benefit
The amount of unrecognized tax expense (benefit) for the period.
Income Tax Expense, Continuing Operations, by Jurisdiction [Abstract]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, by Jurisdiction [Abstract]
Total income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income Before Taxes [Abstract]
Income Before Taxes [Abstract]
Income before taxes
Income Before Taxes
The portion of profit or loss for the period, before taxes, which is attributable to the parent.
Reconciliation Of Income Before Taxes and Effective Tax Rate [Abstract]
Reconciliation Of Income Before Taxes and Effective Tax Rate [Abstract]
Reconciliation of effective tax rate (% of income before taxes)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Foreign taxes at local expected tax rates
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
Impact of foreign exchange gains (losses)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Impact Of Foreign Exchange Gains
The portion of the difference between expected and actual tax rate that relates to gains resulting from fluctuations in, and the treatment of, foreign exchange rates.
Unrecognized tax expense
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Percent
Tax-exempt income and expenses not deductible
Effective IncomeTax Rate Reconciliation Tax Exempt Income And Non Deductible Expenses
The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to either (a) income that is exempt from income taxes or (b) expenses that are not deductible under enacted tax laws.
Foreign branch tax
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Tax Credits Foreign Branch Tax
The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic statutory income tax rate that can be explained by difference in foreign branch tax rates and tax basis.
Valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Actual tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Lorenz Re [Member]
Lorenz Re [Member]
A Bermuda domiciled special purpose insurer formed to provide additional capacity to the Company for a diversified portfolio of catastrophe reinsurance treaties over a multi-year period on a fully collaterized resinsurance basis.
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Total assets
Total liabilities
Movement In Minority Interest [Roll Forward]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Distribution to noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Balance at December 31
Disclosure - Organization [Abstract]
Organization
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Number of segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value by Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Axis]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, by Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class [Domain]
Derivatives, net
Derivative [Member]
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of year
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) included in net income
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Purchases and issuances
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases And Issuances
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases And Issuances
Settlements and Sales
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales And Settlements
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales And Settlements
Net transfers into/ (out of) Level 3
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers, Net
Balance, end of year
Change in unrealized investment gains (losses) relating to assets held at the end of year
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Issuances
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Issuances
Sales
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
Provision for uncollectible premiums receivable
Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
IT and computer agreements and lease contracts
Significant Purchases Commitments Remaining Minimum Amount Committed
The floor amount as of the balance sheet date that the entity must expend to satisfy the terms of disclosed arrangements (excluding long-term commitments) in which the entity has agreed to expend funds to procure goods or services from one or more suppliers, other than under a long-term purchase commitment or an unconditional purchase obligation.
Charge for executive changes, pre-tax
Merger Transaction Executive Changes Charge Pre Tax
Merger Transaction Executive Changes Charge Pre Tax
Lease arrangements [abstract]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total future minimum rental payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Total future sub-lease rental income through 2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Table]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Table]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation By Category Of Item Purchased [Axis]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation by Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Unconditional Purchase Obligation Category Of Goods Or Services Acquired [Domain]
Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Category of Goods or Services Acquired [Domain]
Strategic Investments [Member]
Strategic Investments [Member]
Investments with unfunded capital commitments
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
2017
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months
2018
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Two Years
2019
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Three Years
2020
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Four Years
Total
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Schedule Of Guarantee Obligations [Table]
Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table]
Structured Letter Of Credit [Member]
Structured Letter Of Credit [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Other Details [Line Items]
Commitments and Contingencies Other Details [Line Items]
LOC obligations guaranteed as of balance sheet date
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Line Of Credit Facility Term
Line Of Credit Facility Term
The term of the line of credit facility, from issuance date to first maturity date.
Other Fair Value Disclosures [Table]
Other Fair Value Disclosures [Table]
Fair value disclosures of items not disclosed elsewhere
Funds held directly managed [Member]
Funds held directly managed [Member]
This member shows the fair value and related disclosures of the portfolio underlying the funds held- directly managed account, which is composed of various types of investments, including fixed maturities, short-term investments and certain other invested assets.
Major Types Of Trading Securities And Assets [Domain]
Fair Value - Other Details [Line Items]
Fair Value - Other Details [Line Items]
Carrying amount of other invested assets not at fair value
Funds held directly managed investments carried at fair value
Fair Value Assets Level 2 To Level 1 Transfers Amount
Fair Value, Assets, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount
Cash and cash equivalents
Accrued investment income
Other net assets
Other Net Assets
Other invested assets and liabilities carried at cost, which are related to the underlying business related to the funds held - directly managed account.
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Segment Reporting [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross premiums written
Assumed Premiums Written
Net premiums written
Premiums Written, Net
Decrease (increase) in unearned premiums
(Increase) Decrease in Unearned Premiums, Net
Net premiums earned
Losses and loss expenses and life policy benefits
Losses And Loss Expenses And Life Policy Benefits Segment Disclosure
Provision for benefits, claims and claims settlement expenses incurred during the period net of the effects of contracts assumed and ceded, by segment and subsegment.
Acquisition costs
Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost, Amortization Expense
Technical result
Gross Profit
Other income
Other Income
Other expenses
Other Expenses
Underwriting result
Underwriting Result
Underwriting result is defined as the technical result net of other operating income and expenses.
Allocated underwriting result
Allocated Underwriting Result
This element is defined as net premiums earned, other income or loss and allocated net investment income less life policy benefits, acquisition costs and other operating expenses for Life segment.
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Loss on redemption of senior notes
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Net foreign exchange (losses) gains
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Income tax expense
Interest in (losses) earnings of equity method investments
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Reinsurance Ratios [Abstract]
Reinsurance Ratios [Abstract]
Loss ratio
Loss Ratio
Acquisition ratio
Acquisition Cost Ratio
Technical ratio
Technical Ratio Percentage
Technical ratio is defined as the sum of the loss ratio and the acquisition ratio.
Other expense ratio
General and Administrative Expense Ratio
Combined ratio
Combined Ratio
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Reinsurance Recoverable On Paid And Unpaid Losses [Abstract]
Reinsurance Recoverable On Paid And Unpaid Losses [Abstract]
Reinsurance Recoverable On Paid And Unpaid Losses [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Reinsurance Recoverable On Paid And Unpaid Losses [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Reinsurance Recoverable On Paid And Unpaid Losses [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Allowance For Reinsurance Recoverable [Member]
Allowance for Reinsurance Recoverable [Member]
Allowance for uncollectible reinsurance recoverable [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Allowance for uncollectible reinsurance recoverable
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Ceded Reinsurance [Abstract]
Premiums Written, Gross [Abstract]
Premiums Written, Net [Abstract]
Premiums Written, Net [Abstract]
Ceded
Ceded Premiums Written
Net
Premiums earned
Assumed
Premiums Earned
Premiums earned for all reinsurance assumed from other insurers as a result of reinsurance arrangements.
Ceded
Net
Loss and Loss Expenses and Life Policy Benefits
Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Net [Abstract]
Assumed
Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Direct
Ceded
Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Assumed and Ceded
Net
Economic Dependence [Table]
Economic Dependence [Table]
Top Broker [Axis]
Top Broker [Axis]
Brokers individually accounting for 10% or more of Gross Written Premiums in any one year.
Top Broker [Domain]
Top Broker [Domain]
Brokers individually accounting for 10% or more of Gross Written Premiums in any one year.
Broker A [Member]
Broker A [Member]
Broker B [Member]
Broker B [Member]
Economic Dependence [Line Items]
Economic Dependence [Line Items]
Cedant Percentage Of Gross Written Premium
Cedant Percentage Of Gross Written Premium
For a given underwriting year, represents the maximum amount of gross written premiums that are individually attributable to any one cedant.
Broker Percentage Of Gross Written Premium
Broker Percentage Of Gross Written Premium
For a given underwriting year, represents the percentage of gross written premiums that are attributable to brokers that individually account for 10% or more of gross written premium.
Lease arrangements
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Condensed Statements of Operations - Parent Company Only [Line Items]
Revenues
Revenues [Abstract]
Interest income on intercompany loans
Interest Income, Related Party
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)
Other income
Other Operating Income
Total revenues
Revenues
Expenses
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Other expenses
Interest expense on intercompany loans
Interest Expense, Related Party
Net foreign exchange (gains) losses
Total expenses
Operating Expenses
Loss before equity in net income of subsidiaries
Income Loss Before Equity In Net Income Of Subsidiaries
Net income (loss) relating to the Parent Company only, prior to equity in income of subsidiaries.
Equity in net income of subsidiaries
Net income attributable to PartnerRe Ltd.
Preferred dividends
Net income attributable to PartnerRe Ltd. common shareholders
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income attributable to PartnerRe Ltd.
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Other Expenses
Organization [Abstract]
Organization [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Fixed maturities, amortized cost
Trading Securities, Debt, Amortized Cost
Short-term investments, amortized cost
Trading Securities, Short-term Investments, Amortized Cost
Equities, cost
Trading Securities, Equity, Cost
Funds held - directly managed, cost
Funds Held Directly Managed Cost
Cost for funds held - directly managed
Number of preferred shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Common shares held in treasury, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Fair Value
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan Plan Assets Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plan Plan Assets Disclosures [Table]
Provides details on the major categories of plan assets and their fair values.
Defined Benefit Plan By Plan Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Plan Asset Categories Domain
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Insured Funds [Member]
Insured Funds [Member]
The insurance assets are the employer's and employees' pension contributions that are held in a trust fund. This trust fund is a collective trust fund which pools the contributions from various companies' pension plans. The funds are invested in various types of assets, predominantly debt securities. The insurance assets are guaranteed by the fund manager.
Defined Benefit Plan Plan Assets [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Plan Assets [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Other Details [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan Other Details [Abstract]
Net amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Actuarial Gain (Loss), before Tax
Tax on amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income
Tax On Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income
The tax on the aggregate net gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income relating to defined benefit pension plans.
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Estimated contributions for next fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
Plan assets to be returned
Defined Benefit Plan, Amount and Timing of Assets Expected to be Returned to Employer During Following 12 Month Period
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization of net premium on investments
Accretion (Amortization) of Discounts and Premiums, Investments
Amortization of intangible assets
Net realized and unrealized investment (gains) losses
Changes in:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Reinsurance balances, net
Increase Decrease in Reinsurance Balances Net
The net change during the reporting period in the amounts due to or from other insurance companies when the reporting entity has assumed the risk on these policies. Includes changes in balances receivable and payable based on reports received from ceding companies, supplemented by the Company's estimates of premiums receivable and payable and other net receivable reinsurance balances.
Reinsurance recoverable on paid and unpaid losses, net of ceded premiums payable
Increase Decrease in Reinsurance Recoverable On Paid And Unpaid Losses Net Of Ceded Premiums Payable
The net change during the reporting period in reinsurance recoverable on paid and unpaid losses, net of ceded premiums payable.
Funds held by reinsured companies and funds held–directly managed
Increase Decrease in Funds Held By Reinsured Companies And Funds Held Directly Managed
The net change during the reporting period in the balances of both Funds held by reinsured companies and Funds held - directly managed.
Deferred acquisition costs
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Net tax assets and liabilities
Increase Decrease in Net Tax Assets And Liabilities
The net change during the reporting period of all current and deferred tax assets and liabilities.
Non-life and life and health reserves
Increase Decrease in Unpaid Losses And Loss Expenses Including Life Policy Benefits
The net change during the reporting period of unpaid losses and loss expenses and policy benefits for life and annuity contracts.
Unearned premiums
Increase (Decrease) in Unearned Premiums
Other net changes in operating assets and liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Redemptions of fixed maturities
Proceeds from Maturities, Repayments and Calls of Trading Securities Held-for-investment
Sales and redemptions of short-term investments
Purchases of short-term investments
Payments to Acquire Short-term Investments
Other, net
Payments/ proceeds from trading securities [Line Items]
Sales of fixed maturities and sales of equities
Proceeds from Sale of Trading Securities Held-for-investment
Purchases of fixed maturities and purchases of equities
Cash flows from financing activities
Dividends paid to common and preferred shareholders
Repurchase of common shares
Reissuance of treasury shares, net of taxes
IncreaseDecreaseFromIssuanceOrSaleOfEquityNetOfTaxesWithheldInANetShareSettlement
The cash inflow from the issuance of common stock, preferred stock, treasury stock, stock options, and other types of equity net of amount of cash outflow to satisfy an employee's income tax withholding obligation as part of a net-share settlement of a share-based award.
Redemption of preferred shares
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Period Increase (Decrease)
Issuance of senior notes
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt
Redemption of senior notes
Net cash used in financing activities
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Taxes paid
Income Taxes Paid
FinancialGuaranteeMember
Financial Guarantee [Member]
Condensed Balance Sheets - Parent Company Only [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost: 2016, $78,104; 2015, $254,486)
Cash and cash equivalents
Investments in subsidiaries
Investment in subsidiaries
Investment in subsidiaries which is eliminated upon consolidation.
Intercompany loans and balances receivable
Due from Affiliates
Other
Intercompany loans and balances payable (1)
Due to Affiliate
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other
Shareholders’ Equity
Common shares (par value $1.00; issued: 2016, 1 share and 2015, 87,237,220 shares)
Preferred shares (par value $1.00; issued and outstanding: 2016, 28,169,062 shares; 2015, 34,150,000 shares; aggregate liquidation value: 2016, $704,227; 2015, $853,750)
Additional paid-in capital
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Retained earnings
Common shares held in treasury, at cost (2015, 39,303,068 shares)
Total shareholders’ equity attributable to PartnerRe Ltd.
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity attributable to PartnerRe Ltd.
CondensedFinancialStatementsParentheticals [Abstract]
CondensedFinancialStatementsParentheticals [Abstract]
Condensed Financial Statements Parentheticals [Abstract]
Parent Company Guarantee Disclosures [Abstract]
Parent Company Guarantee Disclosures [Abstract]
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value
Interest rate on obligations guaranteed by the Parent Company
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Allocation to Segments [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Allocation to Segments [Abstract]
Goodwill Allocation to Segments [Table]
Goodwill Allocation to Segments [Table]
Goodwill Allocation to Segments [Table]
Goodwill Allocation to Segments [Line Items]
Goodwill Allocation to Segments [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Goodwill Allocation to Segments [Table]
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Table]
Fair Value Option Quantitative Disclosures By Eligible Item Or Group [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Fair Value Option Eligible Item [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items]
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items]
Change in unrealized gain/loss
Fair Value, Option, Changes in Fair Value, Gain (Loss)
Segment reporting table
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Segment geographic distribution of premiums table
Segment Geographic Distribution Table [Text Block]
This element is used to illustrate the distribution of gross premiums written by geographic area for each of the years presented in the statement of earnings.
Percentage of premiums through brokers
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Equity Award [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
RSUs and PSUs [Member]
RSUs and PSUs [Member]
The Company's combined Restricted Share Units (RSUs) and Performance Share Units (PSUs).
SSARs [Member]
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Warrants [Member]
Warrants [Member]
Replacement warrants issued as part of an acquisition.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Warrants Settled In Cash
Warrants Settled In Cash
Warrants Settled In Cash
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Exercised Share Appreciation Rights
Exercised Share Appreciation Rights
The decrease in the number of shares (or other type of equity) from the exercise of share appreciation rights under the plan.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Roll Forward
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at January 1, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Vested prior to March 18, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Performance based adjustment
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Other Share Increase (Decrease)
Converted to common shares and settled in cash by Exor upon change in control
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Other
Outstanding at December 31, 2016
Share Based Compensation Arrangements - Other details
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Weighted average grant date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Fair value of units vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Share based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Tax benefit of share-based compensation expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information [Table]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Table]
Asset-backed securities [Member]
Asset Backed Securities Securitized Loans And Receivables Excluding Interest Only Strip [Member]
Securities that are primarily serviced with cash flows derived financial assets that are being securitized for example, but not limited to, credit card receivables, car loans, recreational vehicle loans, and mobile home loans. Excludes mortgage-backed securities and interest only strips.
Insurance-linked securities- longevity swaps
Notes and Loans Receivable 2
Other Invested Assets Notes and Loans Receivable 2 [Member]
Securitization where a loan is collateralized by an underlying asset where occasionally new origination of the underlying asset will increase the amount that is borrowed by the originator. Performance of the underlying assets will determine the value of the securitization.
Notes and loan receivables
Other Invested Assets Notes And Loan Receivables [Member]
Securitization where a loan is collateralized by an underlying asset where occasionally new origination of the underlying asset will increase the amount that is borrowed by the originator. Performance of the underlying assets will determine the value of the securitization.
Notes securitization
Other invested assets notes securitization [Member]
A loan where the securitization is based on various intellectual properties. The value and performance is based on the royalties received from trademarks underlying the intellectual property.
Private Equity-Direct
Private Equity-Direct [Member]
This item represents investments by the reporting entity in direct equity securities in privately held companies.
Private equity funds
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Private Equity - Other
Private Equity - Other [Member]
This item represents investments by the reporting entity in direct equity securities in privately held companies under a partnership.
Other invested assets
Other invested assets funds held directly managed lag reported net asset values [Member]
Investments which are not otherwise included in another category that are included in the portfolio underlying the funds held - directly managed account that are valued based on lag reported market values.
Weighted Average [Member]
Weighted Average [Member]
Valuation technique [Axis]
Valuation Technique [Axis]
Valuation technique [Domain]
Valuation Technique [Domain]
Weighted market comparables [Member]
Weighted market comparables [Member]
A valuation technique for certain Level 3 instruments that uses market return information from comparable publicly traded companies in the same industry, in a similar region and of a similar size.
Reported market value
Lag reported net asset value [Member]
A valuation technique for Level 3 instruments that uses the net asset value of the investee entity reported on a lag basis.
Discounted cash flow [Member]
Discounted cash flow [Member]
Discounted cash flow is a method of valuing an asset using the concept of time value of money where future estimated cash flows are discounted to give their present value to estimate the fair value of an asset.
Profitability Analysis [Member]
Profitability Analysis [Member]
Adjustment to return on equity, used as an input to measure fair value.
Discounted Cash Flow And Weighted Market Comparables [Member]
Discounted Cash Flow And Weighted Market Comparables [Member]
A valuation technique for certain Level 3 instruments that uses market return information from comparable publicly traded companies in the same industry, in a similar region and of a similar size and also uses discounted cash flow, where assets are valued using the concept of time value of money where future estimated cash flows are discounted to give their present value to estimate the fair value of an asset.
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Credit spreads
Fair Value Inputs, Entity Credit Risk
Net income multiple
Fair Value Inputs Net Income Multiple
Market valuation of entity divided by net income, used as an input to measure fair value.
Tangible book value multiple
Fair Value Inputs Tangible Book Value Multiple
Market valuation of entity divided by tangible book value, used as an input to measure fair value.
Liquidity discount
Fair Value Inputs, Discount for Lack of Marketability
Adjusted earnings multiple
Fair Value Inputs, Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization Multiple
Comparable return
Fair Value Inputs, Comparability Adjustments
Projected Return On Equity
Projected Return On Equity
A valuation technique for certain Level 3 instruments that uses an adjusted profitability analysis of the investee.
Gross revenue/fair value
Fair Value Inputs, Revenue Multiple
Prepayment speed
Fair Value Inputs, Prepayment Rate
Constant default rate
Fair Value Inputs, Probability of Default
Recoverability of intangible assets
Recoverability of intangible assets
Value of intangible assets realizable in the event of liquidation of an investee company.
Net asset value, as reported
Fair Value Inputs Lag Reported Net Asset Value
Net asset value reported by entity, with lag in period reported, used as an input to measure fair value.
Market adjustments
Fair Value Inputs Adjusted Lag Reported Net Asset Value
Adjustment made to the net asset value reported by entity, with lag in period reported, used as an input to measure fair value.
Effective Yield
Effective Yield
The annual return on an investment, used as an input to measure fair value.
Other invested assets carried at fair value
Income Statement [Abstract]
Decrease (increase) in unearned premiums
Net premiums earned
Other income
Expenses
Benefits, Losses and Expenses [Abstract]
Acquisition costs
Interest expense
Net foreign exchange (gains) losses
Total expenses
Benefits, Losses and Expenses
Income before taxes and interest in (loss) earnings of equity method investments
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax expense
Net income
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net income attributable to PartnerRe Ltd.
Preferred dividends
Net income attributable to PartnerRe Ltd. common shareholders
Change in unfunded pension obligation, net of tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Comprehensive income attributable to PartnerRe Ltd.
Liability for Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims Disclosure [Text Block]
Liability for Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill [Member]
Goodwill [Member]
Total intangible assets [Member]
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets Member [Member]
Assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, that lack physical substance.
Balance at January 1
Goodwill And Intangible Assets
The aggregate amount of goodwill and intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges, if any, at the measurement date.
Amortization of intangible assets
Balance at December 31