Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Comprehensive income
Net income	$ 188,061	$ 112,277	$ 538,798	$ 416,373
Change in net unrealized gains on investments	284	(733)	513	(1,156)
Comprehensive income	188,345	111,544	539,311	415,217
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	(35,641)	(31,153)	(110,867)	(82,982)
Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	(35,641)	(31,153)	(110,867)	(82,982)
Comprehensive income attributable to RenaissanceRe	152,704	80,391	428,444	332,235
Disclosure regarding net unrealized gains
Total net realized and unrealized holding gains (losses) on investments	284	(733)	513	(818)
Net realized gains on fixed maturity investments available for sale	0	0	0	(338)
Change in net unrealized gains on investments	$ 284	$ (733)	$ 513	$ (1,156)