Hannover Re said first-quarter profits rose 7.6 percent, helped by rising premium income and lighter catastrophe losses.
Net income rose to $136 million from $126.6 million in the prior-year period, the Germany-based company said. The carrier reported a 16.2 percent return on equity.
The world's fourth-largest reinsurer reported growth of 8.9 percent in gross premium income.
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