Earnings Release • Aug 1, 2023
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Press Release
Issy-les-Moulineaux, 1 August 2023
Sharp rise in earnings and increased economic value under IFRS 17 Strong business momentum in France but reduced flow of new money in international markets
Attributable net profit of €892m (up €456m vs first-half 2022) Consolidated economic value of €32.5bn (up 4.9% vs 31 December 2022) Gross new money of €19.4bn (down 6% vs first-half 2022)
Stéphane Dedeyan, Chief Executive Officer of the CNP Assurances Group, said:

"The first half of 2023 saw the expansion of the CNP Assurances Group and the emergence of a full-service insurer, covering both people and property.
Our interim results attest to the Group's financial strength and performance in a complex macro-economic environment and good performance of the financial market. I would particularly like to highlight our strong business momentum in France and the increase in the Group's SCR coverage ratio, which stood at 259% at 30 June 2023.
The management of our financial and non-financial performance for the benefit of our stakeholders has been recognised and praised. It reflects our commitment to society and the environment, in line with our corporate mission."
1 CNP Assurances SA, which is a rated entity and issues publicly traded debt, including its subsidiaries (presented on pages 30 and 31 of the 2022 Universal Registration Document)
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Gross new money totalled €19.4bn. The €1.2bn (-6%) decline compared with first-half 2022 reflected a decrease in new money generated in international markets, largely offset by a good performance in France.
In France, gross new money amounted to €12.7bn, up €1.4bn (+12%) compared with the year-earlier period.
Savings and Pensions gross new money was 16.3% higher, at €10.1bn. This sharp increase was attributable to the success of the unit-linked products with a guaranteed profit share at maturity marketed by LBP and BPCE and the enhanced policyholder dividend offers.
The unit-linked weighting rose to 36.8% (+3.2 points) in the first-half.
Personal Risk/Protection new money amounted to €2.2bn, with the 2% decline vs first-half 2022 due to the lower volume of loan originations in the high interest rate environment.
LBPA2 (death & disability/health/property & casualty insurance) recorded new money of €0.5bn, on a par with first-half 2022.
In Europe excluding France, new money came to €3.4bn, a fall of €1.9bn (-35%) that mainly reflected the unfavourable environment in Italy for insurance products due to competition from Italian BTP inflationindexed government bonds offered to retail customers.
Savings and Pensions gross new money amounted to €2.8bn, down 40%.
The unit-linked weighting was slightly lower than in first-half 2022 (-2 pts) at 43%.
Personal Risk/Protection new money was stable compared with first-half 2022 at €0.6bn.
In Latin America, new money came in at €3.3bn, a decline of €0.7bn (-18% as reported and like-for-like) vs first-half 2022.
Savings and Pensions gross new money amounted to €2.6bn, a 22% contraction that was due to our banking partner's decision to focus on increasing the customer deposit base to support its lending policy in the high interest rate environment.
Personal Risk/Protection new money totalled €0.7bn, an increase of 21% (+4% like-for-like and -4% at constant exchange rates) that was attributable to faster sales of personal risk products and the positive impact on consumer finance originations of the Brazilian government's business support programme.
The Group's CSM totalled €16.5bn at 30 June 2023, an increase of €1.6bn (+11%) vs 31 December 2022. Growth in the CSM was led mainly by France (+10%) and Latin America (+23%). Changes in the equity markets (€0.9bn) had a favourable effect on the CSM for the Savings and Pensions business in France and Italy. Experience adjustments had no net impact due to the offsetting effect of various factors (increased surrenders in Italy offset by significant cash inflows in France in the Savings segment).
The Group's insurance service result stood at €1.6bn (+€0.5bn) in first-half 2023, including the €1.1bn expected to be released to profit from the CSM. Fair value adjustments represented a net gain of €144m, reflecting the rise in the price of equities held in the portfolios of the Personal Risk/Protection businesses in France and Latin America. The contribution of new business (€154m) primarily concerned sales of Personal
2 LBPA comprises the four death/disability insurance, health insurance and service companies; information is presented on a pro forma basis.
Risk/Protection products and Property & Casualty products in Latin America and France. The CSM on these products is released to profit at a faster rate than for Savings and Pensions products.
Attributable net profit under IFRS 17 came in at €892m. The €0.5bn increase reflected the improvement in the financial markets compared to first-half 2022, when prices were depressed by sharply higher interest rates and weaker stock markets. La Banque Postale Assurances' non-life activities contributed €51m to attributable net profit for first-half 2023, including a €34m contribution from the Property and Casualty business.
Equity under IFRS 17 amounted to €21.4bn at 30 June 2023, up €0.6bn (+2.4%) vs end-2022. The increase included capital gains on disposal of equities (€0.3bn), fair value adjustments recognised in equity through other comprehensive income (+€0.1bn) and currency effects in Brazil.
Economic value (equity + CSM net of non-controlling interests and net of tax) totalled €32.5bn, representing an increase of €1.5bn over the first six months of the year. All told, effective asset and risk management (hedging, use of the policyholder surplus reserve and capitalisation reserve) helped to ensure that economic value was very resilient over 01/01/2022.
The consolidated SCR coverage ratio stood at 259% at 30 June 2023 (+29 points compared to the ratio of CNP Assurances SA and its subsidiaries at end-2022), supported primarily by favourable market effects. The increase reflected the inclusion of La Banque Postale's insurance subsidiaries (+2 pts), profit for the period, net of the expected dividend (+4 pts), favourable market effects (+21 pts), changes in subordinated debt (+3 pts), favourable changes in asset allocations due to the impact of mutual fund derisking (+3 pts), an allocation to the policyholder surplus reserve (+2 pts) and the capping of subordinated debt not available for the determination of the coverage ratio at CNP Assurances Group level (-6 pts).
CNP Assurances' corporate mission is based on a series of commitments to its six stakeholder groups (employees, customers, partners, shareholder and investors, society and the planet), which have been rolled down into objectives. Progress in meeting these objectives is reported each year in the form of key performance indicators (KPIs). Of the 16 indicators presented at the end of 2022, ten were updated in the first half of 2023 (the others will be updated when the annual results for 2023 are published).
3The Customer Effort Score measures for each customer the effort required to complete a process with CNP Assurances or its partners, ranging from 1 (very easy) to 5 (very difficult). The term customer means the end customer or the beneficiary of the insurance product. The Customer Effort Score ranges from 1/5 to 5/5.
4 The Net Promoter Score ranges from -100 to +100.
5 ISS ESG and Moody's ESG no longer provide ESG ratings for CNP Assurances following the delisting of its shares. For this reason, CNP Assurances' relative positioning in the insurance sector is now calculated as an average of the ratings provided by three agencies (MSCI, Sustainalytics, S&P Global CSA) vs five agencies previously. In the interests of consistency, the historical indicator has been recalculated using these three agencies' ratings
6 Micro-enterprises and SMEs, the social economy, the sheltered employment sector, priority neighbourhoods and regions.
7 Green bonds, energy or environment-labelled buildings, forests, funds classified under Article 9 of the SFDR with an environmental sustainability objective, infrastructure assets and unlisted companies (private equity) whose main business is related to the environment. The definition of these green investments is broader than in the European taxonomy
The CSM of CNP Assurances SA and its subsidiaries stood at €18.8bn at 30 June 2023, up €1.5bn (+9%) vs 31 December 2022.
In France8 , the CSM rose by €1.2bn, led mainly by fair value adjustments to Savings/Pensions asset portfolios (+€0.9bn) and new business (+€0.4bn).
In Latin America, the CSM was up by €0.4bn, primarily reflecting the contribution of new business written by CVP (+€0.2bn) and a favourable currency effect (+€0.2bn).
In Europe excluding France, the CSM contracted by €57m due to surrenders in Italy (-€0.2bn), partly offset by positive fair value adjustments to Savings/Pensions asset portfolios (+€0.1bn).
The insurance service result was €1.8bn, up 36% from first-half 2022. This amount breaks down as €0.9bn for the Savings and Pensions business and €0.8bn for the Personal Risk/Protection business.
In France, the insurance service result amounted to €1.1bn, up €0.4bn reflecting, in addition to the release to profit of the expected CSM, (i) the good performance of the financial markets (+€253m) which had a direct impact on the Personal Risk/Protection segment's P&L and (ii) experience adjustments (+€127m) due to a better-than-expected loss experience in the term creditor insurance segment.
In Latin America, the insurance service result came to €476m down by a slight €10m. Negative changes included a less favourable currency effect vs 2022 (-€48m) and negative experience adjustments (-€22m) reflecting reduced liquidation surpluses compared to H1 2022. However, the estimated amount released to profit from the CSM (+€50m) was greater than expected, due to the cumulative contribution of several generations of contracts at CVP.
In Europe excluding France, the insurance service result rose €60m to €153m, driven by, beyond the release of CSM, more favourable market effects than in 2022 (+ 35 M€) and a reduced loss component effect in Italy (basis effect of +€19m).
Income from own-funds portfolios represented a positive amount of €0.3bn (+€0.4bn), vs a negative amount in first-half 2022, reflecting the impact of rising interest rates on bond funds.
Administrative costs came to €0.5bn, an increase of €38m (+8% at constant exchange rates and +9% like-forlike) in an inflationary environment across all geographies.
The normalised cost/income ratio was under control at 27%9 , reflecting ratios of 28% in France, 47% in Europe excluding France and 17% in Latin America.
Attributable net profit under IFRS 17 came to (+€0,9bn), with France contributing €777m, Europe excluding France €84m and Latin America €121m.
Equity under IFRS 17 stood at €19.3bn, an increase of €0.5bn that was mainly due to realised capital gains on equities (€0.7bn).
Economic value totalled €31.3bn, up €1.5bn (+ 5%), due to increases in equity (+€0.5bn) and CSM net of noncontrolling interests and taxes (+€1bn).
The consolidated SCR coverage ratio rose by 33 points to 263% at 30 June 2023, supported primarily by the favourable market effect. The increase reflected the inclusion of profit for the period, net of dividends (+4 pts), favourable market effects (+21 pts), changes in subordinated debt (+3 pts), favourable changes in asset allocations due to the impact of mutual fund derisking in first-half 2023 (+3 pts) and an allocation to the policyholder surplus reserve (+2 pts).
8 The France reporting segment now includes Luxembourg (including branches).
9 Cost/income ratio: see definition in the Glossary
The information in this press release is based on two measurement models for CNP Assurances SA and its subsidiaries:
The difference is explained by the use of different transition methods. For the preparation of the CNP Assurances Holding transition balance sheet, the Fair Value Approach (FVA) was applicable, based on the price determined for the Mandarine transaction, while the transition balance sheet for CNP Assurances SA and its subsidiaries was prepared using the Modified Retrospective Approach (MRA) or the Fair Value Approach (FVA) depending on the companies concerned, in accordance with IFRS 17 methodology.
| First-half 2023 (€m) | CNP Assurances Group | |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance service result | 1,613 | |
| o/w France | 1,095 | |
| o/w Europe excluding France | 153 | |
| o/w Latin America | 364 | |
| Other insurance revenue | (9) | |
| Revenue from own-funds portfolios | 283 | |
| Total revenue | 1,887 | |
| Finance costs | (71) | |
| Administrative costs | (223) | |
| Acquisition-related items | (83) | |
| IFRS 17 EBIT | 1,511 | |
| Share of profit of equity-accounted companies | 2 | |
| Income tax expense | (492) | |
| Non-controlling interests | (129) | |
| Reported IFRS 17 attributable net profit | 892 |
| First-half 2023 (€m) | CNP Assurances SA and its subsidiaries | |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance service result | 1,761 | |
| o/w France | 1,131 | |
| o/w Europe excluding France | 153 | |
| o/w Latin America | 476 | |
| Other insurance revenue | (10) | |
| Revenue from own-funds portfolios | 317 | |
| Total revenue | 2,068 | |
| Finance costs | (100) | |
| Administrative costs | (193) | |
| Acquisition-related items | (71) | |
| IFRS 17 EBIT | 1,704 | |
| Share of profit of equity-accounted companies | 17 | |
| Income tax expense | (575) | |
| Non-controlling interests | (164) | |
| Reported IFRS 17 attributable net profit | 981 |
| (in €ms) | H1 2023 | H1 2022 | % change (reported) |
% change (like-for-like) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 12,143 | 10,767 | +12.8 | +12.8 |
| Brazil | 3,252 | 3,950 | -17.7 | -5.1 |
| Italy | 2,946 | 4,769 | -38.2 | -38.2 |
| Germany | 233 | 240 | -3.0 | -3.0 |
| Cyprus | 109 | 98 | +10.7 | +10.7 |
| Spain | 35 | 109 | -67.8 | -0.4 |
| Rest of Europe | 11 | 11 | +1.3 | +1.3 |
| Poland | 32 | 37 | -14.7 | -14.7 |
| Austria | 14 | 13 | +7.6 | +7.6 |
| Norway | 13 | 12 | +15.8 | +15.8 |
| Denmark | 6 | 7 | -12.2 | -12.2 |
| Argentina | 10 | 11 | -9.0 | +53.1 |
| Other International | 35 | 14 | +144.6 | +144.6 |
| Total International | 6,695 | 9,270 | -27.8 | -26.3 |
| Total | 18,839 | 20,037 | -6.0 | -3.0 |
| (in €ms) | H1 2023 | H1 2022 | % change (reported) |
% change (like-for-like) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savings | 12,525 | 12,992 | -3.6 | -3.5 |
| Pensions | 3,019 | 3,733 | -19.1 | -8.7 |
| Personal Risk Insurance | 904 | 825 | +9.5 | +11.6 |
| Term Creditor Insurance | 2,008 | 2,172 | -7.5 | 5.6 |
| Health Insurance | 203 | 165 | +22.8 | +16.4 |
| Property & Casualty | 180 | 150 | +20.0 | +34.4 |
| Total | 18,839 | 20,037 | -6.0 | -3.0 |
| (in €ms) | H1 2023 | H1 2022 | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Banque Postale | 5,003 | 3,966 | +26.2 |
| BPCE | 3,517 | 3,088 | +13.9 |
| CNP Patrimoine | 1,748 | 1,694 | +3.2 |
| Social protection partners (France) | 1,110 | 1,012 | +9.7 |
| Financial institutions (France) | 333 | 512 | -35.0 |
| Amétis | 109 | 103 | +5.5 |
| Other France | 323 | 393 | -17.8 |
| Total France | 12,143 | 10,767 | +12.8 |
| Caixa Seguradora (Brazil) | 3,252 | 3,950 | -17.7 |
| CVA | 1,476 | 2,734 | -46.0 |
| CNP UniCredit Vita (Italy) | 1,451 | 2,014 | -28.0 |
| CNP Santander Insurance (Ireland) | 363 | 375 | -3.0 |
| CNP Vida | 0 | 74 | -100.0 |
| CNP Cyprus Insurance Holdings (Cyprus) | 109 | 98 | +10.7 |
| Branches | 35 | 14 | +144.6 |
| CNP Assurances Compañía de Seguros (Argentina) |
10 | 11 | -9.0 |
| Other International | 0 | 0 | +175.0 |
| Total International | 6,695 | 9,270 | -27.8 |
| Total | 18,839 | 20,037 | -6.0 |
The glossary is available on the cnp.fr website, in the Investors section: https://www.cnp.fr/en/the-cnpassurances-group/investors/results/results-and-financial-data/2023-results
The IFRS 17 financial statements of CNP Assurances for the six months ended 30 June 2023 were reviewed by the Board of Directors at its meeting on 1 August 2023 and are subject to the finalisation of audit procedures by CNP Assurances' Statutory Auditors. This press release includes a certain number of alternative performance measures (APMs). These APMs and their calculation method are presented in the Investors section of the CNP Assurances website at
https://www.cnp.fr/en/the-cnp-assurances-group/investors/results/results-and-financial-data/2023-results
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This press release, along with all of CNP Assurances' regulated information published in accordance with Article L.451-1-2 of the French Monetary and Financial Code and Articles 222-1 et seq. of the Autorité des Marchés Financiers' General Regulations, is available on the Group's investor information website at www.cnp.fr/en/investor-analyst.
With operations in 19 countries worldwide, the CNP Assurances Group is a leading player in the insurance sector, with more than 6,500 employees and net profit of €1,939m in 2022 (IFRS 4). A subsidiary of La Banque Postale, CNP Assurances is a member of the major state-owned financial group. In France, CNP Assurances is ranked No.1 in term creditor insurance and No. 2 in life insurance. In 2023, it became a full service insurer, covering both property and people, following the integration of La Banque Postale's property and casualty business. It is the fifth-largest insurer in Europe, with a strong presence in Italy which is now its second largest market after France. In Brazil, the business has grown rapidly and the Group is now the country's third-largest insurer. In line with its multi-partner model, the Group's solutions are distributed within the framework of long-term strategic partnerships or under an open model. In total, more than 32m people worldwide are insured by CNP Assurances under its Personal Risk/Protection solutions and 14m under its Savings/Pensions contracts. As a responsible insurer and investor (with €400bn invested across all sectors of the economy), CNP Assurances is actively pursuing its corporate mission to help build an inclusive and sustainable society, by offering the greatest number of people solutions that protect and facilitate their life, whatever course it may take.
CNP Assurances is a subsidiary of La Banque Postale. It reported net profit of €1,939m in 2022 under IFRS 4.

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