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Document Information [Line Items]  
Document Type 8-K/A
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Dec. 16, 2022
Entity File Number 001-31721
Entity Registrant Name AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
Entity Central Index Key 0001214816
Entity Tax Identification Number 98-0395986
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code D0
Entity Address, Address Line One 92 Pitts Bay Road
Entity Address, City or Town Pembroke
Entity Address, Country BM
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code HM 08
City Area Code 441
Local Phone Number 496-2600
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Common Stock [Member]  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Common shares, par value $0.0125 per share
Trading Symbol AXS
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Series E Preferred Stock [Member]  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Depositary shares, each representing a 1/100th interest in a 5.50% Series E preferred share
Trading Symbol AXS PRE
Security Exchange Name NYSE