Earnings Release • May 4, 2022
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Hannover, 4 May 2022
3 Conference Call on Q1/2022 financial results
Figures in m. EUR; 2021 restated pursuant to IAS 8
| Property & Casualty R/I in m. EUR | Q1/2021 | Q1/2022 | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross written premium | 5,693 | 7,149 | +25.6% |
| Net premium earned | 3,863 | 4,782 | +23.8% |
| Net underwriting result incl. funds withheld |
147 | 26 | -82.2% |
| Combined ratio incl. interest on funds withheld |
96.2% | 99.5% | - |
| Net investment income from assets under own management |
265 | 301 | +13.6% |
| Other income and expenses | (100) | (44) | -56.5% |
| Operating profit/loss (EBIT) | 312 | 284 | -9.1% |
| Tax ratio | 12.1% | 31.4% | - |
| Group net income | 261 | 177 | -32.4% |
| Earnings per share (in EUR) | 2.17 | 1.46 | -32.4% |
2021 restated pursuant to IAS 8
Natural catastrophes and other major losses in excess of EUR 10m. gross
8 Conference Call on Q1/2022 financial results
| Catastrophe losses in m. EUR |
Date | Gross | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm "Ylenia/Zeynep", Europe | 16 - 19 Feb | 140.7 | 124.2 |
| Rain and flood, Australia | 21 Feb - 7 Mar | 223.2 | 185.6 |
| 2 Natural catastrophes | 363.9 | 309.8 | |
| 1 Marine loss | 15.7 | 13.9 | |
| 1 Property losses | 12.1 | 12.1 | |
| 2 Man-made losses | 27.8 | 26.0 | |
| 4 Major losses | 391.7 | 335.8 |
Natural catastrophes and other major losses in excess of EUR 10m. gross Large loss budget 2022: EUR 1,400 m., thereof EUR 250 m. man-made and EUR 1,150 m. NatCat
Q1/2022: Combined Ratio vs. target combined ratios
1) All lines of Property & Casualty reinsurance except those stated separately; EMEA incl. CIS
Results impacted by Covid-19 pandemic - strong earnings in Financial Solutions
| 2,116 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2,185 | +3.2% | |
| 1,830 | 1,928 | +5.4% |
| (122) | (128) | +5.2% |
| 45 | 128 | +183.8% |
| 169 | 113 | -32.8% |
| 92 | 113 | +22.9% |
| 5.0% | 5.9% | - |
| 37.2% | 9.4% | - |
| 57 | 101 | +77.6% |
| 0.47 | 0.84 | +77.6% |
YTD
2021 restated pursuant to IAS 8
| in m. EUR | Q1/2021 | Q1/2022 | RoI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary investment income1) | 322 | 424 | 3.0% |
| Realised gains/losses | 90 | 42 | 0.3% |
| Impairments/appreciation & depreciation | (21) | (15) | -0.1% |
| Change in fair value of financial instruments (through P&L) | (50) | 22 | 0.2% |
| Investment expenses | (31) | (43) | -0.3% |
| NII from assets under own management | 311 | 429 | 3.1% |
| NII from funds withheld | 131 | 55 | |
| Total net investment income | 441 | 484 |
| Unrealised gains/losses on investments | 31 Dec 21 | 31 Mar 22 |
|---|---|---|
| On-balance sheet | 2,310 | (72) |
| thereof Fixed income AFS | 1,299 | (1,092) |
| Off-balance sheet | 629 | 576 |
| thereof Fixed income HTM, L&R | 148 | 71 |
| Total | 2,939 | 504 |
1) Incl. results from associated companies 2021 restated pursuant to IAS 8
YTD
| Investment category | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Q1/2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed-income securities | 87% | 87% | 85% | 86% | 85% |
| - Governments | 35% | 35% | 34% | 34% | 34% |
| - Semi-governments | 16% | 15% | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| - Corporates | 29% | 31% | 30% | 32% | 31% |
| Investment grade | 25% | 26% | 25% | 28% | 27% |
| Non-investment grade | 4% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| - Pfandbriefe, Covered bonds, ABS | 7% | 7% | 6% | 6% | 2) 6% |
| Equities | 2% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| - Listed equity | <1 % | <1% | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| - Private equity | 2% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Real Assets | 6% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 6% |
| Others | 1% | 2% | 3% | 2% | 2% |
| Short-term investments & cash | 4% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Total market values in bn. EUR | 42.7 | 48.2 | 49.8 | 56.2 | 56.2 |
Asset allocation Ordinary income split
1) Economic view based on market values without outstanding commitments for Private Equity and Alternative Real Estate as well as fixed-income investments of EUR 1,405.5 m. (EUR 1,588.2 m.) as at 31 March 2022
2) Of which Pfandbriefe and Covered Bonds = 62.6%
3) Before real estate-specific costs. Economic view based on market values as at 31 March 2022
in m. EUR
| Year end1) | Redundancy2) | Change | Impact on loss ratio |
P&C premium (net earned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 956 | 89 | 1.6% | 5,394 |
| 2011 | 1,117 | 162 | 2.7% | 5,961 |
| 2012 | 1,308 | 190 | 2.8% | 6,854 |
| 2013 | 1,517 | 209 | 3.1% | 6,866 |
| 2014 | 1,546 | 29 | 0.4% | 7,011 |
| 2015 | 1,887 | 341 | 4.2% | 8,100 |
| 2016 | 1,865 | -22 | -0.3% | 7,985 |
| 2017 | 1,813 | -52 | -0.6% | 9,159 |
| 2018 | 1,694 | -118 | -1.1% | 10,804 |
| 2019 | 1,457 | -238 | -1.9% | 12,798 |
| 2020 | 1,536 | 80 | 0.6% | 14,205 |
| 2021 | 1,703 | 167 | 1.0% | 16,624 |
P&C gross loss reserves3) EUR 35,089 m.
1) Figures unadjusted for changes in foreign exchange rate, i.e. based on actual exchange rates at respective year end.
2) Redundancy of loss and loss adjustment expense reserve net of reinsurance for its non-life insurance business against held IFRS reserves, before tax and minority participations. Willis Towers Watson reviewed these estimates - see appendix 3) As at 31 December 2021, consolidated, IFRS, IBNR – Incurred but not reported
| Business group | Key figures | Strategic targets | Q1/2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group | Return on equity1 ) |
900 bps above risk-free | 9.3% | |
| Solvency ratio2 ) |
≥ 200% | 242% | ||
| Property & Casualty reinsurance | Gross premium growth3 ) |
≥ 5% | +19.5% | |
| EBIT growth4 ) |
≥ 5% | -9.1% | ||
| Combined ratio | ≤ 96% | 99.5% | ||
| xRoCA5 ) |
≥ 2% | n.a. yet | ||
| Life & Health reinsurance | Gross premium growth3 ) |
≥ 3% | -1.2% | |
| EBIT growth4 ) |
≥ 5% | +22.9% | ||
| Value of New Business (VNB)6 ) |
≥ EUR 250 m. | n.a. yet | ||
| xRoCA5 ) |
≥ 2% | n.a. yet |
1) After tax; risk-free: 5-year average return of 10-year German government bonds 2) According to our internal capital model and Solvency II requirements
3) Average annual growth at constant f/x rates 4) Average annual growth
5) Excess return (one-year economic profit in excess of the cost of capital) on allocated economic capital 6) Based on Solvency II principles; pre-tax reporting
Stable renewals and attractive pipeline
Underwriting year figures at unchanged f/x rates (31 December 2021) 1) Excluding specialty business mentioned separately
| • | Gross written premium1) | ≥ 5% |
|---|---|---|
| • | 2) Return on investment |
≥ 2.3% |
| • | Group net income 2) | EUR 1.4 - 1.5 bn. |
| • | Ordinary dividend | ≥ prior year |
• Special dividend if capitalisation exceeds capital requirements for future growth and profit targets are achieved
1) At unchanged f/x rates
2) Subject to no major distortions in capital markets and/or major losses in 2022 not exceeding the large loss budget of EUR 1.4 bn. and no unexpected material Covid-19 impact in L&H
Solvency II movement analysis
Figures in m. EUR.
1) Model changes (pre-tax) in terms of Eligible Own Funds (EOF) relate to the calculation of technical provisions, mainly L&H. Changes in terms of Solvency Capital Requirements (SCR) relate to the regulatory approved internal capital model.
2) Operating earnings and assumption changes (pre-tax). EOF increase includes the L&H new business value of 326 m. EUR.
3) Changes (pre-tax) due to movements in foreign exchange rates, interest rates, credit spreads, inflation (mainly investments) and other financial market indicators.
4) Tax payments and changes in deferred taxes.
5) Incl. dividend payments and changes in foreseeable dividends and the issuance of a hybrid bond of 750 m. EUR.
| Property & Casualty R/I | Life & Health R/I | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in m. EUR | Q1/2021 | Q1/2022 | Q1/2021 | Q1/2022 | Q1/2021 | Q1/2022 |
| Gross written premium | 5,693 | 7,149 | 2,116 | 2,185 | 7,809 | 9,333 |
| Net premium earned | 3,863 | 4,782 | 1,830 | 1,928 | 5,693 | 6,710 |
| Net underwriting result | 144 | 22 | (249) | (178) | (105) | (157) |
| Net underwriting result incl. funds withheld | 147 | 26 | (122) | (128) | 25 | (102) |
| Net investment income | 269 | 306 | 172 | 178 | 441 | 484 |
| From assets under own management | 265 | 301 | 45 | 128 | 311 | 429 |
| From funds withheld | 4 | 5 | 127 | 50 | 131 | 55 |
| Other income and expenses | (100) | (44) | 169 | 113 | 68 | 69 |
| Operating profit/loss (EBIT) | 312 | 284 | 92 | 113 | 404 | 396 |
| Financing costs | (1) | (1) | (0) | (0) | (19) | (21) |
| Net income before taxes | 312 | 283 | 92 | 113 | 385 | 375 |
| Taxes | (38) | (89) | (34) | (11) | (66) | (93) |
| Net income | 274 | 194 | 57 | 102 | 319 | 282 |
| Non-controlling interest | 13 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 19 |
| Group net income | 261 | 177 | 57 | 101 | 306 | 264 |
| Retention | 92.6% | 93.1% | 88.6% | 88.6% | 91.5% | 92.0% |
| Combined ratio (incl. interest on funds withheld) | 96.2% | 99.5% | - | - | - | - |
| EBIT margin (EBIT / Net premium earned) | 8.1% | 5.9% | 5.0% | 5.9% | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Tax ratio | 12.1% | 31.4% | 37.2% | 9.4% | 17.1% | 24.7% |
| Earnings per share (in EUR) | 2.17 | 1.46 | 0.47 | 0.84 | 2.54 | 2.19 |
| Portfolio | Scenario | Change in market value in m. EUR |
Change in OCI before tax in m. EUR |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -10% | -221 | -221 | ||
| Equity (listed and private equity) | -20% | -443 | -443 | |
| +50 bps | -1,395 | -1,354 | ||
| Fixed-income securities | +100 bps | -2,715 | -2,635 | |
| Credit spreads | +50% | -879 | -875 |
| High-quality fixed-income book well balanced Geographical allocation mainly in accordance with our broad business diversification |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governments | Semi governments |
Corporates | Pfandbriefe, Covered bonds, ABS |
Short-term investments, cash |
Total | |||||||
| AAA | 74% | 54% | 1 % |
62% | - | 44% | ||||||
| A A |
11% | 23% | 10% | 13% | - | 13% | ||||||
| A | 10% | 8 % |
35% | 12% | - | 19% | ||||||
| BBB | 4 % |
1 % |
44% | 11% | - | 18% | ||||||
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2 % |
13% | 10% | 2 % |
- | 7 % |
| Total | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | - | 100% | ||||||
| Germany | 15% | 28% | 3 % |
19% | 17% | 13% | ||||||
| UK | 7 % |
2 % |
7 % |
6 % |
7 % |
6 % |
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| France | 3 % |
1 % |
7 % |
9 % |
3 % |
4 % |
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| GIIPS | 0 % |
1 % |
5 % |
3 % |
0 % |
2 % |
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| Rest of Europe | 3 % |
17% | 14% | 24% | 4 % |
11% | ||||||
| USA | 51% | 12% | 33% | 18% | 18% | 35% | ||||||
| Australia | 6 % |
5 % |
6 % |
10% | 15% | 6 % |
||||||
| Asia | 12% | 15% | 12% | 1 % |
24% | 12% | ||||||
| Rest of World | 4 % |
18% | 14% | 10% | 13% | 10% | ||||||
| Total | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||
| Total b/s values in m. EUR | 19,175 | 7,823 | 16,951 | 3,650 | 1,716 | 49,315 |
IFRS figures as at 31 March 2022
28 Conference Call on Q1/2022 financial results
| Q1/2022 | 5.6 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5.8 |
| 2020 | 5.8 |
| 2019 | 5.7 |
| 2018 | 4.8 |
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