RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. is a global property and casualty (P&C) reinsurer founded in Bermuda in 1993, with its head office in Hamilton and additional regional hubs in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia. Since its inception, the company has grown into a leading P&C underwriting organization, combining data-driven risk analysis, advanced technology, and deep actuarial expertise to structure and manage complex reinsurance solutions.
The core of RenaissanceRe’s business is underwriting property catastrophe and specialty reinsurance across global markets. It offers treaty coverage in areas including property catastrophe, casualty, specialty lines, and credit, supported by strong financial strength ratings (e.g., A+ from AM Best and S&P, A1 from Moody’s). RenaissanceRe operates multiple subsidiary platforms—including Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd., DaVinci, Top Layer Re, and Syndicate 1458 at Lloyd’s—which provide capacity through owned capital and third-party managed capital.
RenaissanceRe is known for its innovative underwriting and industry-leading use of risk models and capital markets. Its RenaissanceRe Capital Partners division pioneered the management of insurance-linked securities (ILS), catastrophe bonds, and structured reinsurance vehicles like DaVinci (launched in 2001) and Vermeer (founded in 2018), establishing a hybrid capital management approach that attracts institutional investors. The company also stands out for its advanced enterprise risk management and its reputation for creative problem-solving—often deploying bespoke reinsurance structures to meet client needs .
RenaissanceRe continues to expand both through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, such as its $2.985 billion purchase of AIG’s Validus Re treaty platform in 2023—strengthening its position as a top-5 global property and casualty reinsurer. It is also advancing its Capital Partners arm, launching fund structures like the Medici UCITS fund in 2025 to offer European investors access to catastrophe bond strategies. As the firm grows, it remains focused on matching efficient capital with well-structured risk, leveraging global scale and underwriting expertise to support resilience in the face of escalating natural and emerging threats