6-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 6-K

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Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant To Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of theSecurities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of February 2019

Commission File Number 001-14536

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PartnerRe Ltd.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

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Wellesley House South, 90 Pitts Bay Road,

Pembroke HM08, Bermuda

(441) 292-0888

(Address of principal executive office)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

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DOCUMENT FURNISHED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K

On February 20, 2019, PartnerRe announced the appointment of Jacques Bonneau to the PartnerRe Ltd. Board of Directors.

The following document, furnished as an exhibit to this Form 6-K, is incorporated by reference as part of this Form 6-K:

Exhibit	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Press release – Jacques Bonneau Appointed as Independent Director to PartnerRe's Board, dated February 20, 2019

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Press release - Jacques Bonneau Appointed as Independent Director to PartnerRe Ltd.'s Board, dated February 20, 2019

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

		PartnerRe Ltd.
		(Registrant)
Date:	February 20, 2019	By:	/s/ Mario Bonaccorso
			Name: Mario Bonaccorso
			Title: Chief Financial Officer

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Jacques Bonneau Appointed as Independent Director to PartnerRe's Board

PEMBROKE, Bermuda, February 20, 2019 - PartnerRe Ltd. today announced that Jacques Bonneau has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective February 20, 2019.

Mr. Bonneau has held multiple executive roles, most recently at Chubb Ltd. as Group Chief Underwriting Officer from 2014 to 2017 and as CEO, Chubb Tempest Re Group from 2005 to 2014. Prior to that, he served as CEO, Chubb Tempest Re USA for six years.

Commenting on the appointment, PartnerRe Board Chairman, Brian Dowd said, “On behalf of the Board, I would like to extend a warm welcome to Jacques. His extensive career in the re/insurance industry spans 41 years and he brings a deep professional expertise that will further strengthen the Board’s breadth of talent.”

With this change, the PartnerRe Ltd. Board will comprise six directors of which four will be independent directors.

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PartnerRe Ltd. is a leading global reinsurer that helps insurance companies reduce their earnings volatility, strengthen their capital and grow their businesses through reinsurance solutions. Risks are underwritten on a worldwide basis through the Company’s three segments: P&C, Specialty, and Life and Health. For the year ended December 31, 2017, total revenues were $5.7 billion. At September 30, 2018, total assets were $23.4 billion, total capital was $8.0 billion and total shareholders’ equity was $6.6 billion. PartnerRe enjoys strong financial strength ratings as follows: A.M. Best A / Moody’s A1 / Standard & Poor’s A+.

PartnerRe on the Internet: www.partnerre.com

Contacts:	PartnerRe Ltd.
	(441) 292-0888
	Media Contact: Celia Powell
	Investor Contact: Ryan Lipschutz