The TRIGLAV Group ended 2014 with a net profit of EUR 85.7 million or 23% more than in 2013 and as much as 31% above the budgeted level. Net profit of Zavarovalnica TRIGLAV as the parent company amounted to EUR 45.6 million, which represents a 6% decrease compared to the preceding year. Return on equity of the parent company and that of TRIGLAV Group in 2014 was 8.7% and 13.4% respectively.

The London-based global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions JLT Group (Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group) posted revenues of GBP 1.1 billion for the full year 2014 (vs. GBP 974.6 million in 2013). At the same time, the profit before tax was GBP 183 million (vs. GBP 177.4 million a year before).

The total number of customers insured by ALLIANZ increased in 2014 by 2 million, to 85 million. In revenues terms, last year brought to the German Group a 10.4% growth, to EUR 122.25 billion, reaching a historical peak. "Geopolitical tensions, continued market volatility and a further decline in interest rates in 2014 led to lower global economic growth than expected," said Michael DIEKMANN, CEO of ALLIANZ SE. "Despite these challenges, ALLIANZ achieved very good results in revenues, operating profit and net income."

Despite intense snowstorms in Japan, severe hail and windstorms in Europe, major flooding in parts of the UK and several aviation tragedies, global insured losses for 2014 were the lowest for five years, at roughly $33 billion, according to Guy Carpenter & Company, LLC.

RSA Group reported its full-year 2014 results recently, highlighting a pre-tax profit of GBP 275 million, compared with a GBP 244 million loss in 2013. Stephen Hester, the Group's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) commented; "RSA is much better positioned than before to make continued good progress. We are determined to do just that in 2015 and beyond."

Last year, the French insurance group AXA reported 3% y-o-y higher revenues, to EUR 92 billion, and IFRS underlying earnings of EUR 5.1 billion (up 8%) "driven by the growth on all business lines", the insurer said in a press release.

AXA announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a 7.15% stake in African Reinsurance Corporation ("Africa Re"), the leading reinsurance company in Africa. Under the terms of the agreement, the total cash consideration payable at closing would amount to USD 61 million (or Euro 53 million).

The French insurer GROUPAMA reported a net profit of EUR 257 million in 2014, or 26% less y-o-y, a solid solvency margin of 253%, up 53% compared with 2013 and an improvement of the combined ratio in non-life insurance to 99.0% (-1.8%). At the same time, GROUPAMA reported a strong improvement in operating income to EUR 129 million, compared with EUR 10 million a year earlier.

German insurer TALANX has sold its subsidiaries in Bulgaria and Ukraine to Sofia-based EUROINS Insurance Group (EIG) "at a price in the middle single-digit million euro range", as the German insurer noted in a press release. The deal is subject to customary regulatory approvals from both Bulgarian and German authorities and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2015.

"Aegon's strong fourth quarter results complete a solid year for the company, in what continues to be a challenging environment with persistent low interest rates and market volatility. Higher sales and earnings this quarter evidence the strength of our franchise and the continued trust of our customers", said  Alex Wynaendts, CEO.

KBC ended 2014 with a net profit of 1 762 million euros, compared with 1 015 million euros in 2013. In the last quarter of 2014, KBC posted a net profit of 457 million euros, compared with 591 million euros in the previous quarter and -294 million euros in the last quarter of 2013.

Provided the market terms are beneficial, listed insurance company Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) intends to issue subordinated bonds, under a EUR 400 million (USD 452.89 million) subordinates notes program, the company announced on Wednesday. At the same time the company is going to carry out the buyback of already issued securities.

American International Group, Inc. (NYSE:AIG) today reported net income attributable to AIG of USD 655 million, or USD 0.46 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2014, compared to USD 2.0 billion, or USD 1.34 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2013. Full year 2014 net income attributable to AIG was USD 7.5 billion, or USD 5.20 per diluted share, compared with USD 9.1 billion, or USD 6.13 per diluted share, for full year 2013. Reported net income included an after-tax loss on extinguishment of debt of USD 824 million, or USD 0.58 per diluted share, associated with liability management activities during the fourth quarter of 2014.

Hannover Re is largely satisfied with the outcome of the treaty renewals as at 1 January 2015 in light of the challenging business environment, even though the rate quality of the renewed portfolio fell short of the previous year. "The price decline in many markets was significant compared to the previous year. Thanks to our good rating and long-standing customer relationships we nevertheless achieved a rather pleasing outcome. Despite our systematic selective underwriting policy we were able to keep our portfolio stable", Ulrich Wallin, Chief Executive Officer of Hannover Re, explained. German and US business held up especially well in this renewal season.

MetLife reported operating earnings of USD 1.6 billion, up 2 percent over the fourth quarter of 2013. On a per share basis, operating earnings were USD 1.38, up 1 percent over the prior year quarter. Operating earnings in the Americas grew 4 percent on a reported basis and 6 percent on a constant currency basis. Operating earnings in Asia increased 3 percent on a reported basis and 9 percent on a constant currency basis. Operating earnings in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) decreased 4 percent on a reported basis but increased 9 percent on a constant currency basis.

Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) today reported a business operating profit (BOP) of USD 4.6 billion and net income attributable to shareholders (NIAS) of USD 3.9 billion for the year ended December 31, 2014.

At the 1 January 2015 renewals, SCOR Global P&C delivers gross written premium growth of 2.4% at constant exchange rates to EUR 2.8 billion, while maintaining expected technical profitability quasi stable compared to January 2014.

After the successful Initial Public Offering of NN Group on 2 July 2014, which represented the final step in becoming a standalone company apart from ING Group, the businesses of NN Group will be rebranded in line with the NN brand identity. The new branding will further shape the profile of NN as an international insurance and investment management company, offering retirement services, insurance, investments and banking to more than 15 million customers.

"The full-year results, with a net result of EUR 588 million, demonstrate the progress we have made so far in achieving our objectives to generate capital and improve earnings, while delivering excellent service and products to our customers", said Lard Friese, CEO, NN Group.

MARSH & MCLENNAN Companies (MMC) reported for the fourth quarter 2014 consolidated revenue of USD 3.2 billion, representing an increase of 4% compared with Q4 2013, while the operating income rose 10% to USD 536 million, compared with USD 489 million in the prior year period. For the full year 2014, the net income increased to USD 2.3 billion (vs. USD 2.1 billion in 2013), while the consolidated revenue was USD 13 billion, or 6% more y-o-y.