PartnerRe Q1 2014 Net Income: $295.7 Million
Bermuda-based PartnerRe Ltd. reported a net income of $295.7 million, or $5.61 per share for the first quarter of 2014.
This includes net after-tax realized and unrealized gains on investments of $115.8 million, or $2.20 per share. Net income for the first quarter of 2013 was $210.5 million, or $3.53 per share, including net after-tax realized and unrealized gains on investments of $12.3 million, or $0.20 per share.
The Company reported operating earnings of $176.9 million, or $3.36 per share, for the first quarter of 2014. This compares to operating earnings of $202.1 million, or $3.39 per share, for the first quarter of 2013.
Operating earnings or loss excludes certain net after-tax realized and unrealized investment gains and losses, net after-tax foreign exchange gains and losses, certain net after-tax interest in results of equity method investments and the loss on redemption of preferred shares, and is calculated after the payment of preferred dividends. All references to per share amounts in the text of this press release are on a fully diluted basis.
Commenting on results, PartnerRe President & Chief Executive Officer Costas Miranthis said, “I am pleased to report a strong start to 2014, with first quarter results reflecting solid underwriting performance and improved financial markets. On a dividend adjusted basis, we grew tangible book value per share by 5.4%.
“We are beginning to see the effect of our efforts to profitably diversify our portfolio into new lines such as health and mortgage business. I am confident that our ability to find new, attractive businesses coupled with our excellent franchise, strong client relationships and superior balance sheet position us to compete effectively in an otherwise challenging operating environment.”
