RenaissanceRe Reports Second Quarter Results
RenaissanceRe Holdings reported strong second-quarter 2026 financial results.
Kevin J. O’Donnell, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We delivered strong results in the second quarter, growing book value per common share by 5.7% to $264.77, with annualized return on average common equity of 24.0% and annualized operating return on average common equity of 20.1%. Each of our Three Drivers of Profit – Underwriting, Fee and Net Investment Income – contributed meaningfully to this outcome, with a diversified income base that supports enhanced earnings stability.
“Underwriting performance anchored our results, producing a 72.8% combined ratio. At the mid-year renewals, our leadership position allowed us to retain attractive lines, grow limit with high-quality clients and maintain private terms. We continue to make disciplined portfolio decisions, including buying additional retrocessional protection across both Property and Casualty and Specialty.
“We repurchased $350 million of our shares during the quarter. Since we began repurchasing our shares two years ago, we have in aggregate repurchased 11.5 million shares for approximately $3 billion, or about 22% of our starting share count. We remain in a strong capital position and through July 20, 2026, we have repurchased an additional $82.9 million of our shares.
“This combination of disciplined execution, diversified earnings streams and consistent capital management positions us to continue compounding tangible book value per common share.”
