Earnings Release • Nov 21, 2022
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November 2022

Growth in gross premiums written of 5.2% – strongest growth in the motor business, reflecting more policies sold and higher average premiums; growth also in the reinsurance segment, driven by higher rates in global reinsurance markets, and in the foreign life business, mainly because of a new bancassurance channel
Net profit of €46.5 million (1–9/2021: €57.2 million), 77.5% of annual plan
Affirmed "A" ratings by S&P Global Ratings and AM Best, outlook stable
On 23 June 2022, the general meeting approved a dividend payout of €1.50 per share, which translates into a 5.7% dividend yield.

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| € million, except % | 1–9/2021 | 1–9/2022 | 2022 plan | Change 2022/2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group | ||||
| Operating revenue | 548.8 | 558.0 | > 700 | 1.7% |
| Gross premiums written | 578.1 | 608.3 | 5.2% | |
| Net expense ratio, including operating revenue* | 27.8% | 28.5% | 31 ̶32% |
+0.7 p.p. |
| Return on the investment portfolio* | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.4% | -0.6 p.p. |
| Profit, net of tax | 57.2 | 46.5 | > 60 | -18.8% |
| Return on equity | 15.9% | 13.4% | >= 11.5% | -2.5 p.p. |
| Reinsurance and non-life insurance | ||||
| Net combined ratio, excl. FX** | 88.3% | 91.9% | < 94% | +3.5 p.p. |
| 31/12/2021 | 30/9/2022 | |||
| Shareholders' equity | 504.1 | 396.8 | -21.3% | |
| Total assets of the investment portfolio | 1,581.4 | 1,426.2 | -9.8% | |
| Assets for the benefit of policyholders who bear the investment risk | 532.1 | 478.7 | -10.0% | |
| Assets in pension company savings funds | 971.1 | 987.7 | 1.7% | |
| Assets under management at investment funds management company | 570.5 | 489.6 | -14.2% |
* Impact of exchange rate differences excluded. The return on the investment portfolio does not include subordinated debt expenses. Net expense ratio does not include amortisation of client list.
** Net combined ratio calculated for the non-life and reinsurance segments.


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• Growth in gross premiums written in motor insurance, mainly in the private motor segment, owing to more policies sold and higher average premiums

• Weaker underwriting result owing to higher net claims incurred, which increased because of the impact of claim inflation on claims incurred as well as on provisions for incurred but not reported claims. This year has also seen higher weather-related claims, and the impact of the rise in claim frequency (due to the easing of Covid-19 precautions) on traffic density and the associated number of motor accidents

• Weaker result chiefly due to higher expenses for fair value changes of FVTPL assets

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• Weaker gross premiums written due to less single premium payments compared to the same period a year earlier

• Net expense ratio increased as gross premiums written decreased while costs, mainly acquisition costs, increased


• Last year, more gains on the disposal of equities were realised than this year, and the net investment income was additionally reduced because of higher expenses for fair value changes of FVTPL investments




• Stronger underwriting result owing to higher net premiums earned, which reflects price rises in international reinsurance markets, favourable claims developments and an appropriate reinsurance protection





• Gross premium growth across the Group: most notably in the motor business, but also in the property and assistance business due to the lifting of Covid-19 precautions and the associated rise in travelling

• Stronger underwriting result owing to net • Investment result at the year-on-year level premiums earned growing faster than net claims incurred and costs – strong premium growth allowed companies to improve their loss ratios, at largely unchanged fixed costs





• Growth in gross premiums written owing to increased sales of own network and sales through a new bank channel from mid-2021


• Expense ratio at the year-on-year level • Investment result at the year-on-year level




• Weaker result due to adverse developments in financial markets and strengthening of provisions for non-achievement of the guaranteed return at the Slovenian pension company


• Increase in revenues owing to more assets under management compared to a year earlier


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18 Group results • Segment reporting • Financial investments • Sustainability • POSR share and dividend policy • Solvency position • Development areas 2022



| million € |
31/12/2021 | 30/9/2022 |
|---|---|---|
| bonds Government |
718 5 |
711 6 |
| bonds Corporate |
592 1 |
439 9 |
| Cash and cash equivalents |
74 0 |
91 7 |
| Infrastructure funds |
44 5 |
54 2 |
| Mutual funds |
35 9 |
22 2 |
| Shares | 36 0 |
22 2 |
| Deposits & CDs |
18 6 |
18 3 |
| Real funds estate |
8 15 |
17 7 |
| Investment property |
14 3 |
14 3 |
| Other | 31 8 |
34 0 |
| portfolio Total investment |
581 1 4 , |
426 2 1 , |

The lower weighting in corporate bonds and shares reflects maturities and disposals. The funds were mainly reinvested in government bonds. The higher weighting in infrastructure and real estate funds is due to additional capital calls on existing commitments.

| million € |
1–9/2021 | 1–9/2022 | Absolute change |
|---|---|---|---|
| investment income relating the investment portfolio Net to |
22 3 |
17 6 |
-4 7 |
| of the portfolio , excluding differences investment income investment Net FX |
19 7 |
12 4 |
-7 4 |
| the portfolio , excluding differences and subordinated Return investment FX on debt expense |
1 9% |
1 3% |
-0 6 |
Net investment income relating to the investment portfolio consists of net investment income relating to financial investments, investments in associates and investment property.

We are building long-term corporate social responsibility in continuous dialogue with our stakeholders, supporting global sustainability goals, with a particular focus on climate change and on the health and well-being of our customers, employees and the wider community.


A number of volunteer activities as part of the "Heart for the World" initiative took place in September and October.

| 30/9/2022 | |
|---|---|
| Share capital (€ million) | 71.9 |
| Market capitalisation (€ million) | 314.6 |
| Trading symbol | POSR |
| Number of shares | 17,219,662 |
| Number of own shares | 1,721,966 |
| Number of shareholders | 4,312 |


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* Custody account.

• Dividend policy: 10% average increase in dividend per year; distribution of between 35% and 45% of the net profit of the Sava Insurance Group.
• Sava Re did not pay any dividends in 2020 because of increased Covid-19-related risks identified and due to special caution in response to recommendations by the Insurance Supervision Agency. The amount of the 2020 dividend paid out in 2021 was limited on the recommendation of the Insurance Supervision Agency.
• At the general meeting held on 23 June 2022, the shareholders adopted the proposal of the management and supervisory boards to use EUR 23,246,544.00 of the profits for dividends. A dividend of EUR 1.50 gross per share was paid out on 12 July 2022 to the shareholders listed in the shareholders' register on 11 July 2022.


The Group's estimated capital adequacy as at 30 September 2022 indicates that the Group's solvency remains high (between 189% and 199%) and well above the regulatory requirement. The solvency ratio is within the optimal capitalisation range based on criteria set by the Group's risk strategy.
The Sava Insurance Group's solvency and financial condition report for 2021 was posted on the Sava Re website and that of the Ljubljana stock exchange on 19 May 2022.






This document may contain forward-looking statements relating to Sava Reʾs expectations, plans or goals, which are based on assumptions made by Sava Re management. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty. As a result, actual developments, in particular performance, may differ materially from expectations, plans and goals set out in this document; therefore, persons should not rely on forward-looking statements.
Sava Re assumes no obligation to adjust any forward-looking statements or other information contained in this document to future events or developments.

Compared to year-end 2021, exposure to Slovenia and the USA decreased, whereas there was a rise especially in exposures to EU issuers and to the rest of the world.
The exposure to Slovenia decreased due to maturing government bonds, and exposures to the USA decreased due to securities maturing or being sold, and negative revaluation of debt investments.
The increase in exposure to the EU and the rest of the world is mainly due to reinvestment in government bonds.




Part of the assets from maturing and sold investments of other sectors were partially reinvested in government securities, which increased the exposure to the government sector.

* Includes direct investments in real-estate and property funds. Corporate bonds classified as real estate under GICS are also included.

Investment-grade assets represented 85.1% of fixed-rate investments, down 1.6 p.p. on year-end 2021.
The proceeds of maturing and sold BBB-rated investments were mainly reinvested in AAA and AA-rated investments (to reduce the credit risk of the portfolio).
The "unrated" class increased by 1.0 p.p. compared to the end of 2021, mainly on account of investments in unrated bonds of non-EU countries.


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