PartnerRe takes a blow in latest interim numbers

Losses noted in both Q2 and H1

PartnerRe takes a blow in latest interim numbers

Insurance News

By Terry Gangcuangco

PartnerRe is the bearer of difficult news this results season.

According to the Covéa-owned reinsurer, here’s how it fared in the periods ended June 30:

Metric

Q2 2022

Q2 2021

H1 2022

H1 2021

Gross written premium

US$2.15 billion

US$2.04 billion

US$4.98 billion

US$4.51 billion

Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholder

US$(606 million)

US$314 million

US$(1.15 billion)

US$248 million

Operating income

US$328 million

US$151 million

US$502 million

US$192 million

 

PartnerRe said the net loss was due to unrealised losses on fixed maturities of US$591 million in the second quarter and US$1.41 billion for the first half because of increasing interest rates.

In terms of underwriting profit, PartnerRe’s non-life business saw increases in the second quarter and first half, to US$282 million and US$481 million, respectively. The allocated underwriting profit for life & health, meanwhile, jumped in both periods as well. 

“With the completion of Covéa’s acquisition of PartnerRe in early July, we are excited to join a group with such an established history, strong brand, and robust financial strength,” commented PartnerRe president and chief executive Jacques Bonneau.

“As our financial results for the half year demonstrate, with an annualised operating return on equity of 15.0%, an improvement in our non-life combined ratio of 10.5 points year-over-year, and our growing life operations and third-party capital management, we believe we can make an immediate contribution to the Covéa group.”

The CEO added: “I am thankful for our relationship with Exor, which we will continue through their meaningful contribution to our third-party capital platform. We look forward to our future with Covéa and to further increasing the value that we provide to all of our clients, distribution partners, capital partners, and other stakeholders.”        

Related Stories

Keep up with the latest news and events

Join our mailing list, it’s free!