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Catastrophes can't stop RenaissanceRe's net income rise

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Bermudian reinsurer RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. posted an increase in net income for the second quarter of 2016, despite taking a hit of more than $60 million from catastrophe claims, The Royal Gazette reported.

RenRe's net income totaled $136.3 million in the quarter, up from $73.2 million in the corresponding period of 2016. RenRe's gross premiums written increased 14.7% year on year to $759.1 million in the second quarter. Texas storms and the Alberta wildfires in the quarter cost the reinsurer $32.8 million and $28.1 million, respectively.

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