RenaissanceRe reports Q4 operating EPS $7.33, consensus $6.40

Reports Q4 revenue $2.03B, consensus $1.61B. Kevin J. O’Donnell, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We finished the year with an excellent quarter, reporting an annualized operating return on average common equity of 29.6% driven by strong underwriting results, significantly increased net investment income and stable management fees. For the full year, we delivered a 6.3% operating return despite a net negative impact of $807.6 million from catastrophe losses. At the January renewal we demonstrated leadership and discipline, achieving the step change in rate and terms investors required, while providing the reinsurance capacity customers needed. We enter 2023 with expectations of continuing strong demand for our products, ample capital to meet this demand, and anticipation of one of the most successful years in our history."