RenaissanceRe News

Willis Re Launches $400M Reinsurance Facility to Cover Catastrophic Liabilities

Willis Re, the reinsurance division of Willis Group Holdings plc, has established a syndicated reinsurance facility providing the broadest protection available for insurers against catastrophic and systemic loss accumulations arising from liability portfolios. Named PRIMO, the facility responds to increasing …

RenaissanceRe Reports Q1 Net Income of $167.8M, Up From $151M in Q1 2014

Bermuda-based RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. reported net income available to RenaissanceRe common shareholders of $167.8 million, or $4.14 per diluted common share, in the first quarter of 2015, compared to $151.0 million, or $3.56, respectively, in the first quarter of 2014. …

RenaissanceRe Completes Acquisition of Platinum Underwriters

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. announced that it has completed its acquisition of Platinum Underwriters Holdings Ltd. The acquisition was originally announced on November 24, 2014. “The combination of RenaissanceRe and Platinum marks an important milestone for our company, benefiting our expanded …

RenaissanceRe Gets Regulatory Nod to Acquire Platinum Underwriters

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. announced it has received all regulatory approvals required in connection with its previously announced acquisition of Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd. The transaction remains subject to approval by the shareholders of Platinum at Platinum’s previously announced shareholder meeting …

XL’s McGavick Says Defectors May Find More Turmoil at New Jobs

XL Group plc Chief Executive Officer Mike McGavick said employees who are worried about disruption from his company’s planned purchase of Catlin Group Ltd. should think twice about jumping ship. Other reinsurance deals, including last month’s agreement by AXIS Capital …

AXIS Says Debt-Free Merger With PartnerRe Paves Way for More Deals

The creation of one of the world’s largest reinsurers in an all-stock merger paves the way for more deals. AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd. and PartnerRe Ltd.’s combination without taking on debt will leave the new firm with ample capacity to …

RenaissanceRe to Acquire Platinum Underwriters in $1.9 Billion Deal

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. and Platinum Underwriters Holdings Ltd. announced that the companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which RenaissanceRe will acquire Platinum. Under the terms of the transaction, the common shareholders of Platinum will receive $76.00 per …

Catlin Elected Chair of Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers

Stephen Catlin, Catlin Group Limited CEO, has been elected chair of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR) for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2015. Catlin succeeds XL Group plc CEO Mike McGavick who completes his two-year term …

RenaissanceRe Announces Executive Management Changes

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. announced that Peter C. Durhager has decided to step down as executive vice president and chief administrative officer, and that Jeffrey D. Kelly, the company’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, will become chief operating officer …

RenaissanceRe Forms Specialty Reinsurance Agency for U.S. Market

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. has formed RenaissanceRe Underwriting Managers U.S. LLC, a specialty reinsurance agency based in Connecticut, which will support the growth of new products and services in the United States specialty market. RenaissanceRe Underwriting Managers U.S., an indirect wholly-owned …