News - Re/Insurance groups
Swiss Re, Q1 2024: IFRS net income of USD 1.1 billion thanks to underwriting discipline and strong investment income
Swiss Re posted a net income of USD 1.1 billion for the first quarter of 2024. The result benefited from underwriting discipline and strong investment income. Swiss Re is reporting its results under IFRS for the first time after transitioning from US GAAP as of 1 January 2024.
Zurich Group, 1Q 2024: strong performance; impressive results for Farmers
Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) delivered a strong performance in the first three months of 2024, continuing to profitably grow the top line and maintaining the positive momentum built on the record results achieved in 2023.
Talanx Group posted Q1 net income of EUR 572 million while the dividend increased to EUR 2.35 per share
German insurance group Talanx AG informed that its General Meeting approved all resolutions proposed by the Board of Management and Supervisory Board, including the proposal on the appropriation of the distributable profit, by a very large majority. Thus, shareholders voted to increase the dividend per share by 35 cents (roughly 18 percent) to EUR 2.35.
Hannover Re AGM approves dividend increase and appointment of new Supervisory Board members
German reinsurer Hannover Re informed that the Annual General Meeting approved the proposal of the Executive Board and Supervisory Board to pay a total dividend of EUR 7.20 (previous year: EUR 6.00) per share for the 2023 financial year, an increase of 20% compared to the previous year.
Adris grupa announced the payment of dividend in the amount of EUR 2.57 per share
Croatian conglometate Adris grupa - grupa with business in tourism, food production and insurance (the owner of Croatia osiguranje Group - one of the largest insurers in Adriatic region) announced the payment of dividend in the amount of EUR 2.57 per share
Munich Re, Q1 2024: nearly 70% higher net results than in Q1 2023
Thanks to below-average major-loss expenditure, a high return on investment, and very good operational performance in all business segments, the Munich Re’s Q1 net result increased significantly to EUR 2,140 million. The Group confirmed its expectations for a EUR 5 billion profit in 2024.
IGI Establishes a presence in Lloyd’s, begins trading May 9, 2024
International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (IGI) announced that it will begin trading for the first time at Lloyd’s starting May 9, 2024, demonstrating the company’s long-term commitment to the London market.
Triglav Group to merge its health insurer with the Group's parent company
Slovene re/insurer Triglav Group announced in a statement posted on the Ljubljana Stock Exchange web-site -the merger of its health insurer - Triglav Zdravstvena zavarovalnica with the Triglav Group's parent company.
Talanx achieves quarterly result of EUR 572 million
German insurance group Talanx informed it has started FY2024 with a strong first quarter exceeding the analysts' consensus of EUR 466 million with a preliminary consolidated net income of EUR 572 million. This development is primarily driven by the strong performance of the primary insurance activities.
AON Q1 2024 total revenue increased to USD 4.1 billion
Global re/insurance broker AON informed its total revenue in the first quarter increased 5% to USD 4.07 billion compared to the prior year period, while total operating expenses in Q1 2024 increased 9% y-o-y to USD 2.6 billion.
VIG Re publishes Annual Report and SFCR 2023, confirming preliminary figures communicated earlier and a positive outlook
VIG Re, the reinsurance arm of Vienna Insurance Group, has published its Annual Report confirming preliminary financial figures communicated on 20th March 2024.
UNIQA: Capital ratio increases to 255% and good expectations for 2024
The Austrian UNIQA Group report, solvency capital report and sustainability report for 2023 was published confirming the “very positive developments of the companies in CEE, which made a substantial contribution of around 50% to its increased profitability.”
VIG confirms preliminary FY2023 results with strong growth across all segments and divisions
With its reports published today for the 2023 financial year, the Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) confirms the preliminary figures communicated on March 12, 2024: strong growth across all segments and divisions, a significant increase in earnings and the clear positioning as number 1 in CEE.
MMC reported Q1 revenue worth USD 6.5 billion
MMC - MARSH McLENNAN posted Q1 2024 consolidated revenue worth USD 6.5 billion, representing an increase of 9% compared with the first quarter of 2023, while operating income rose 12% to USD 1.9 billion.
GENERALI announced a new organizational structure starting June 1st
Generali Group announced that starting June 1st, 2024, it will operate as a diversified financial group focused on two main businesses: Insurance and Asset Management, its activity being divided among five business units and three Regions.
Allianz completes transaction to sell its 51% stake in Allianz Saudi Fransi
Allianz Group announced the completion of the disposal of its 51% stake in Allianz Saudi Fransi to Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC), a multiline regional insurance provider based in the United Arab Emirates and listed on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange.
Swiss Re publishes its 2023 Financial Condition Report
Swiss Re published the 2023 Financial Condition Report for the Swiss Re Group and its regulated re/insurance legal entities domiciled in Switzerland for the reporting period ended 31 December 2023.
Mercer and Oliver Wyman release 2024 Global Insurance Investment Survey
Mercer and Oliver Wyman, businesses of Marsh McLennan, released their 2024 Global Insurance Survey. Drawing on insights of more than 80 insurers globally, the survey highlights their investment and portfolio positioning plans for 2024 and beyond.
Zurich Insurance Group: Michel M. Liès confirmed for a new mandate as Chairman of the Board
The shareholders of Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (Zurich) confirmed Michel M. Liès as Chairman of the Board of Directors (Board) at today’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). They also elected John Rafter as a new member and confirmed all current Board members who stood for re-election.
Triglav: 2023 results affected by one-off events, operations expected to normalize in 2024
The Slovene re/insurance group Triglav informed in a statement that its Supervisory Board approved the Audited Annual Report for 2023. According to the Report, Triglav Group increased its total business volume by 12% to EUR 1,780.2 million in 2023, while maintaining its financial stability and high capital adequacy.
16 May 2024