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Aug. 04, 2025
Jul. 29, 2025
Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 8-K  
Document Period End Date   Jul. 29, 2025
Entity Registrant Name GREENLIGHT CAPITAL RE, LTD.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code E9  
Entity File Number 001-33493  
Entity Address, Address Line One 65 Market Street  
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 1207, Jasmine Court  
Entity Address, City or Town Camana Bay  
Entity Address, Country KY  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code KY1-1205  
City Area Code 205  
Local Phone Number 291-3440  
Written Communications false  
Soliciting Material false  
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false  
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false  
Title of 12(b) Security Ordinary Shares  
Trading Symbol GLRE  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Central Index Key 0001385613  
Amendment Flag false