RenaissanceRe (RNR) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Achieved Q1 2026 operating income of $591M and net income of $284.5M, with annualized operating ROE of 22% and GAAP ROE of 10.5%.

• Underwriting, fee, and investment income all contributed meaningfully, reflecting a resilient, diversified earnings model.

• Tangible book value per share increased 1.5% to $233.49 and book value per share rose 1.4% to $250.48.

• Repurchased $353M in shares in Q1 and an additional $104.8M in April, with over 20% of shares repurchased since 2024.

• Limited exposure to Middle East war and proactive risk management in specialty lines.

Financial highlights

• Underwriting income of $589M, driven by strong current accident year and $160M favorable reserve development.

• Gross premiums written $3.4B, down 16% YoY; net premiums earned $2.18B, down 20% YoY.

• Fee income totaled $94M, with $48M management and $46M performance fees, boosted by strong underwriting and one-time deferred fees.

• Net investment income rose to $420.5M, but net realized and unrealized investment losses totaled $421.9M.

• Book value per common share plus accumulated dividends rose to $280.57.

Outlook and guidance

• Underwriting environment remains competitive but rates are adequate; constructive outlook for balance of 2026.

• Q2 guidance: other property net premiums earned ~$350M, attritional loss ratio mid-50s; casualty/specialty net premiums ~$1.3B, adjusted combined ratio high 90s.

• Management fees expected ~$50M in Q2; performance fees ~$120M for the year, barring large losses.

• Ongoing investment in technology and risk modeling, including climate change impacts.

• Operating expense ratio expected to rise to 5%-5.5% over the year as investments continue.