Form: 8-K

Current report filing

September 14, 2009

RenaissanceRe
Holdings Ltd.
Fox-Pitt Kelton
Cochran Caronia Waller
Bermuda in Boston Investor Conference
September 2009
Exhibit 99.2


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Safe Harbor Statement
Cautionary Statement under "Safe Harbor” Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995: 
Statements made in this presentation contain information about the Company's future business
prospects.  These statements may be considered "forward-looking."  These statements are subject
to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in or
implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are only as of the date
they are made and we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-
looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. For further
information regarding cautionary statements and factors affecting future results, please refer to
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, and its quarterly reports on
Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2009 and June 30, 2009.
This presentation includes certain non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of Regulation
G including "tangible book value per common share plus accumulated dividends”, “operating ROE”
and “managed catastrophe premium”.  A definition of such measures and a reconciliation of these
measures to the most comparable GAAP figures in accordance with Regulation G is available in the
Company's July 28, 2009 Earnings Release and Financial Supplement, and in the Company’s 
2003-2009
“Investor Information/Current News” or “Investor Information/ Financial Reports”.
Annual
Reports.
which
are
located
on
the
Company's
website
www.renre.com
under


Table of Contents
The Company: RenaissanceRe
at a Glance
Holdings Overview: A Consistent Strategy
Our Strategy: Focusing on Our Competitive Strengths
Ventures: Leveraging and Expanding Our Franchise
Summary: Well-Positioned for the Future


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RenaissanceRe
at a Glance
Established in Bermuda in 1993 to write principally property catastrophe reinsurance,
RenaissanceRe
is today a leading global provider of reinsurance and insurance
coverage and
related services
Traded on New York Stock Exchange (RNR)
Market cap of $3.5 billion as of September  10, 2009
Leading financial strength ratings of AA--from Standard & Poor’s and A+ from A.M. Best
with stable outlooks for Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd.
Operating ROE * has averaged 18%, and tangible book value per common share plus
accumulated dividends* has grown at a compounded annual rate of 17% since 1999
Underwrote $1.7 billion of GPW in 2008, in catastrophe reinsurance (57% of GPW),
specialty reinsurance (9% of GPW) and Individual Risk (34% of GPW)
* Information concerning the reconciliation of non-GAAP measures can be found at the beginning of this presentation. 


HOLDINGS OVERVIEW: A
CONSISTENT STRATEGY
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We Have Generated Superior Shareholder Value
Across Market Cycles
Legend: Blue =TBVPS; Green = accumulated dividends
*Information concerning the reconciliation of Non-GAAP measures can be found at the beginning of this presentation. 
** Compounded annual growth rate
Goal Remains to Grow Tangible Book Value Per Common Share (TBVPS)
Plus Accumulated Dividends* by Over 15% Over the Long-Term
1993-2009: 21% CAGR**
1999-2009: 17% CAGR**


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Disciplined Diversification Has Been Key to Our Success
Note: Information concerning reconciliation of non-GAAP measures and cautionary information with respect to the 2009 projections can be found at the
beginning of this presentation.
* 2009 projected premiums calculated as managed catastrophe premiums up 20%, individual risk premiums down 10%, and specialty reinsurance
premiums down 20%. These estimates were disclosed on the Company’s July 29, 2009 earnings call for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.
Historical Gross Written Premiums ($ in millions)
** Joint venture premiums included in results for catastrophe and specialty reinsurance units


OUR STRATEGY: FOCUSING
ON OUR COMPETITIVE
STRENGTHS
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We Have Important Competitive Advantages


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Our Focus Remains the Same…


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We Screen New Opportunities With a Consistent Framework
Seek Opportunities That Meet Our Return Hurdles and Fit Our Business Model
Market
Opportunity
Credible Data/
Decision Support
Tools
Cultural Fit


VENTURES: LEVERAGING AND
EXPANDING OUR FRANCHISE
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Leveraging and Expanding Our Franchise
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Managed Risk Capital
Venture Capital
RenRe Energy Advisors Ltd. (REAL)
Weather Predict Consulting


Why the Ventures Strategy Works
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A superior reinsurance product offering with a track record of strong
underwriting results
Transaction specific coordination between Ventures, Reinsurance and
Individual Risk
Record of providing timely solutions to client needs
Underwriting management group with over ten years of experience in
managing third party capital
A track record of delivering strong returns to investors


Timeline of Joint Venture Innovation
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* Top Layer Re’s
capital includes a $3.9 billion stop loss reinsurance cover provided by State Farm


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The Way We See the World
Investment Banks
Investment Banks
Private Equity
Private Equity
Ceding Partners
Ceding Partners
Public Equity
Public Equity
Reinsurance
Reinsurance
Insurance
Insurance
Joint Ventures
Joint Ventures
Retrocession
Retrocession
Reinsurance
Reinsurance
Admitted Insurance
Admitted Insurance
Excess & Surplus Lines
Excess & Surplus Lines
Swaps/ Index/ ILW
Swaps/ Index/ ILW
State/National/Other
State/National/Other
Pools
Pools
Pensions/Endowments
Pensions/Endowments
Insurance Companies
Insurance Companies
Capital Channels/ Partner Types
Risk Channels/ Sources
Hedge Funds
Hedge Funds
Managed Risk Capital
Managed Risk Capital
Cat Bonds
Cat Bonds
Managed Accounts/
Managed Accounts/
Funds
Funds
Platforms
Debt –
Banks & Others
Side Cars


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Note: Areas shaded blue represent entities that are 100% owned by RenaissanceRe; orange represents CPP arrangements, and green represents joint
venture entities that are managed by RenaissanceRe
Renaissance
Reinsurance Ltd.
Capital -
$1.6 billion
2008 GPW -
$789 million
RNR share 100%
Catastrophe
Portfolio
Participation
(CPPs)
DaVinci
Reinsurance Ltd.
Capital -
$1.3 billion
2008 GPW -
$367
million
RNR share -
38%
(Fees + comm. +
equity participation)
Side-cars
(Expense override +
comm. + equity
participation)**
Top Layer Reinsurance Ltd.
Capital -
$4.0 billion*
2008 GPW -
$55 million
RNR share 50%
(Expense override + equity
participation)
* Includes a $3.9 billion stop loss reinsurance cover provided by State Farm
Managed Cat Risk Capital---Overview
** All side-car vehicles other than Timicuan-Re-II-receive-an-expense-override


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Comparison of Retained and Managed Cat* Premiums
Legend: Blue = Catastrophe premiums retained by RenaissanceRe; Green = Premiums written on third party capital, including-the-CPP-product
*Information concerning the reconciliation of non-GAAP measures can be found at the beginning of this presentation. 
Historical Gross Written Premiums ($ in millions)


SUMMARY: WELL POSITIONED
FOR THE FUTURE
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RenaissanceRe
is Well Positioned for the Future
Our leadership position in the property catastrophe reinsurance business
allows us to match the right capital with the right risk at the right time
We continually strive to strengthen our position as a leader in property cat
reinsurance with superior risk analytics
We are focused on managing our assets efficiently, and maintaining a strong
balance sheet and capitalization
Our
organization
is
strengthened
by
new
talent,
widening
our
breadth
of
expertise
We believe our distinctive corporate culture remains a key competitive
advantage
We believe we are well positioned to continue to deliver responsive solutions,
to seize attractive opportunities when they arise, and to generate superior
shareholder value in the years ahead


RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.
Renaissance House
8–20 East Broadway
Pembroke, HM 19
Bermuda
Tel: (441) 295-4513
www.renre.com