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Commitments, Contingencies and Other Items (Narrative) (Details)
£ in Thousands, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2016
GBP (£)
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]      
Initial commitments $ 794.2    
Fulfilled commitments 554.7    
Unfunded commitments $ 249.4    
Initial capital lease term 20 years    
Bargain renewal option term 30 years    
Reduction in Taxes | Property      
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]      
Recovery of previously recognized acquisition expenses     $ 7.7
Letter of Credit      
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]      
Letters of credit outstanding $ 894.2    
Letter of Credit | Top Layer Reinsurance Ltd.      
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]      
Collateral pledged to support letter of credit 37.5    
Maximum | Letter of Credit | Capital Support Agreement | Top Layer Reinsurance Ltd.      
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]      
Maximum mandatory capital contribution in the event of loss that reduced capital and surplus below specified level $ 50.0    
Maximum | Investments as a Percentage of Shareholders' Equity      
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]      
Concentration risk percentage 10.00%    
Specialty Risks FAL Facility | Letter of Credit | Syndicate 1458 | Citibank Europe PLC      
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]      
Letters of credit outstanding | £   £ 10,000