CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Comprehensive income:
Net (loss) income	$ (36,636)	$ 22,343
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Net unrealized holdings gains (losses) on available-for-sale fixed maturities arising during period	49,030	(66,843)
Adjustment for reclassification of net realized losses (gains) recognized in net (loss) income	12,488	(1,490)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	3,998	(7,940)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax	65,516	(76,273)
Income tax (expense) benefit related to components of other comprehensive income	(42)	15
Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax	65,474	(76,258)
Comprehensive income (loss)	28,838	(53,915)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	(71)
Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(78)	(11)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(78)	(82)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Maiden	$ 28,760	$ (53,997)