RenRe’s $3bn Validus deal: global status soars, but volatility looms

24-05-2023

RenRe’s $3bn Validus deal: global status soars, but volatility looms

RenaissanceRe’s acquisition of Validus Re for $3 billion catapults its position in the global property and casualty (P&C) reinsurance market, placing it among the top five reinsurers. However, the strategic move is not without its challenges. Ratings agency Moody’s has cautioned that the deal could lead to potential earnings and capital volatility stemming from substantial property catastrophe reinsurance exposures and reserve risks in long-tail casualty lines.


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