Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On December 20, 2012, RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. issued a press release (the "Press Release") announcing its initial estimated net negative impact from Storm Sandy, which occurred in late October 2012 and resulted in widespread damage to personal and commercial property in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. A copy of the Press Release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

The following exhibits are furnished as part of this report:

Exhibit
# Description

99.1 Press Release, dated December 20, 2012

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