Pre-tax profit decreased by 17% to CHF289.5m for H1 16 compared to the same period last year. The decrease was mainly due to the addition of CHF54.8m to reserves in the German non-life business, which reduced the net profit for the period by CHF37.9m. Net premiums earned were down by 5% to CHF3.9bn. Investment income was flat at CHF780m for H1 16 compared to H1 15. Realised gains and losses on investments decreased from CHF366m for H1 15 to CHF93m for H1 16. Overall income declined by 10% to
30 Aug 2016
Weaker H1 profit due to additional reserve needs
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Weaker H1 profit due to additional reserve needs
Baloise-Holding AG (0QQ3:LON) | 0 0 0.1% | Mkt Cap: 7,154m
- Published:
30 Aug 2016 -
Author:
Dieter Hein -
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Pre-tax profit decreased by 17% to CHF289.5m for H1 16 compared to the same period last year. The decrease was mainly due to the addition of CHF54.8m to reserves in the German non-life business, which reduced the net profit for the period by CHF37.9m. Net premiums earned were down by 5% to CHF3.9bn. Investment income was flat at CHF780m for H1 16 compared to H1 15. Realised gains and losses on investments decreased from CHF366m for H1 15 to CHF93m for H1 16. Overall income declined by 10% to