Reserves For Losses And Loss Expenses (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Reserves For Losses And Loss Expenses [Line Items]
Liability recognized for best estimate net of reinsurance	$ 384,000
Liability recognized for best estimate net of reinsurance, incurred but not reported (IBNR)	3,000
Favorable reserve development net of premium offsets	(18,899)	$ (36,405)	$ 6,647
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses relating to asbestos and environmental claims, net	17,000	20,000
Workers' Compensation Discount, Prior Year Amount	1,352,000	1,464,000
Workers' compensation discount after effects of ceded reinsurance, amount	390,000	416,000
Liability recognized for best estimate net of reinsurance, reported losses	381,000
Liability recognized for best estimate net of reinsurance, current accident year losses	$ 1,000
Minimum
Reserves For Losses And Loss Expenses [Line Items]
Workers' compensation discount, percent	0.70%
Maximum
Reserves For Losses And Loss Expenses [Line Items]
Workers' compensation discount, percent	6.50%
Weighted Average
Reserves For Losses And Loss Expenses [Line Items]
Workers' compensation discount, percent	3.50%
Discounted [Member]
Reserves For Losses And Loss Expenses [Line Items]
Workers' compensation discount, percent	3.00%
Insurance
Reserves For Losses And Loss Expenses [Line Items]
Liability recognized for best estimate net of reinsurance	$ 326,000
Favorable reserve development net of premium offsets			20,000
Unfavorable reserve development net of premium offsets	24,000	40,000
Reinsurance & Monoline Excess
Reserves For Losses And Loss Expenses [Line Items]
Liability recognized for best estimate net of reinsurance	58,000
Favorable reserve development net of premium offsets		$ 4,000
Unfavorable reserve development net of premium offsets	$ 5,000		$ 13,000
Excess workers' compensation
Reserves For Losses And Loss Expenses [Line Items]
Workers' compensation discount, percent	97.00%