Quarterly Report • Nov 22, 2021
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November 2021

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Growth in operating revenue of 11.1%
Net profit of €57.2 million, which represents 108.0% of planned net profit for 2021
Net expense ratio of 27.8% (last year 29.0%)
Net combined ratio (excluding FX differences) of 88.5% (last year 92.1%)
Improved performance of non-life segments due to favourable claims development, improved performance of the pensions & AM segment as well as favourable equity market conditions with a positive effect on the value of assets under management
Standard & Poor's and AM Best's "A" ratings, stable outlook, affirmed

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| € million, except % | 1–9/2020 | 1–9/2021 | 2021 plan | Change 2021/2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group | ||||
| Operating revenue | 493.9 | 548.8 | > 685 | 11.1% |
| Gross premiums written | 529.6 | 578.1 | > 685 | 9.1% |
| Net expense ratio, including operating revenue* | 29.0% | 27.8% | 32 ̶33% |
-1.2 p.p. |
| Return on the investment portfolio* | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.5% | +0.2 p.p. |
| Profit, net of tax | 47.6 | 57.2 | > 53 | 20.3% |
| Return on equity | 14.8% | 15.9% | >= 11,5% | +1.1 p.p. |
| Reinsurance and non-life insurance | ||||
| Net combined ratio, excl. FX** | 92.1% | 88.5% | < 94% | -3.7 p.p. |
| 31/12/2020 | 30/9/2021 | |||
| Shareholders' equity | 460.2 | 492.9 | 7.1% | |
| Total assets of the investment portfolio | 1,535.3 | 1,586.9 | 3.4% | |
| Assets for the benefit of policyholders who bear the investment risk | 420.7 | 495.9 | 17.9% | |
| Assets in pension company savings funds | 831.8 | 927.7 | 11.5% | |
| Sava Infond AUM | 409.2 | 510.4 | 24.7% |
* 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. The net expense ratio for the Group in 2020 does not include the positive difference between the fair value of net assets acquired and the purchase price of the investment in Vita.
** Net combined ratio calculated for the non-life and reinsurance segments.


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Without Vita
Without FOS and Vita

Group results • Segment reporting • Financial investments • POSR share and dividend policy • Solvency position • Achievement of strategic goals in key focus areas • 2021 plan

Growth/decline compared to the
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Group results • Segment reporting • Financial investments • POSR share and dividend policy • Solvency position • Achievement of strategic goals in key focus areas • 2021 plan

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• UWY 2021 premiums are down by 1% compared to 2020, or €0.8 million; prior UWY premiums are up by €10.4 million (mainly proportional business)

• The underwriting result, excl. FX, remained at roughly the same level y-o-y. In Q3 major storm and flood losses were reported in western Europe (mainly Germany, Belgium and Austria) and China as well as a fire loss in Suriname. The net incurred loss ratio benefitted both from growth in premium income and reinsurance protection




• Lower volume of FOS business (down €19.9 million) • Gross premiums written, excl. FOS, up by €11.7 million with €2.0 million impact of Vita premiums; growth in personal motor business due to more policies sold and in property business reflecting increased premiums of large clients due to more objects insured and larger sums insured, as well as more home owners policies sold

• Improved UW result for the Slovenian part due to lower loss frequency due to the Covid-19 pandemic

• Weaker result owing to slightly lower interest income and lower net gains on sales of investments

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• Gross premiums written, excl. Croatia, up by 13%, mainly health insurance in the Kosovo and Serbian markets due to an increased number of policyholders, and in motor business where premiums were lower last year because of Covid-19. Croatian premiums fell by 24%, chiefly MTPL premiums as part of efforts to improve the portfolio performance

• Improved UW result mainly because of the better result achieved by the Croatian branch of Zavarovalnica Sava (in 2020: negative impact of changed legal practice regarding non-pecuniary damages)

• Lower investment result due to lower gains on sale of investments and lower interest income

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strategic goals in key focus areas • 2021 plan

• Net expense ratio lower due to inclusion of Vita, which, thanks to its specific sales model, operates on a lower expense ratio

• Net investment income rose both due to the inclusion of the Vita and higher gains on sale of investments at Zavarovalnica Sava

Gross premiums written by class of insurance




• Investment result lower because of lower net foreign exchange gains of the Croatian branch of Zavarovalnica Sava



• The portfolio of annuity policies grew in line with the number of policyholders meeting eligibility requirements; a significant part of the premiums in 1–9/2021 came from policyholders who were members of other providers



• Higher income reflecting increased assets under management, most notably at Sava Infond

• Increased operating expenses due to growth in business volume, increased assets under management and an amortisation charge on a customer list of Sava Infond

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| 31/12/2020 | 30/9/2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Investment portfolio (€ million) | 1,535.3 | 1,586.9 |
| Government bonds | 43.0% | 44.1% |
| Corporate bonds | 40.3% | 38.1% |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 4.8% | 5.6% |
| Mutual funds | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Shares | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Infrastructure funds | 1.8% | 2.3% |
| Deposits & CDs | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Real estate funds | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Investment property | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Total investment portfolio | 100.0% | 100.0% |
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Share of corporate bonds down 2.3 p.p., reflecting maturities and sales, resulting in a higher share of government bonds and a shortterm rise in the share of cash and cash equivalents. Increase in the share of infrastructure funds compared to the year-end, due to capital call-ups.

| € million | 1–9/2020 | 1–9/2021 | Absolute change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net investment income relating to the investment portfolio | 11.2 | 22.3 | 11.0 |
| Net investment income of the investment portfolio, excl. FX diff. | 14.4 | 19.7 | 5.4 |
| Return on the investment portfolio, excl. FX diff. and subordinated debt expense | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2 |
Net investment income relating to the investment portfolio consists of net investment income relating to financial investments, investments in associates and investment property.

| 30/9/2021 | |
|---|---|
| Share capital (€ million) | 71.9 |
| Market capitalisation (€ million) | 464.9 |
| Trading symbol | POSR |
| Number of shares | 17,219,662 |
| Number of own shares | 1,721,966 |
| Number of shareholders | 4,237 |
* Custody account.



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| € million |
31/12/2020 |
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| Eligible own funds | 567.8 |
| Solvency capital requirement | 287.4 |
| Solvency ratio |
198% |
| € million |
30/6/2021 (unaudited) |
|---|---|
| Eligible own funds | 627.8 |
| Solvency capital requirement | 287.4 |
| Solvency ratio |
218%* |
* The calculation does not include the deduction in eligible own funds by the foreseeable dividends for the current year. An inclusion of foreseeable dividends in the amount of the dividend payment made in 2021 would result in a solvency ratio of 214%.
The Sava Insurance Group's solvency and financial condition report for 2020 was posted on the Sava Re website and that of the Ljubljana stock exchange (SEONet) on 20 May 2021.



https://www.sava-re.si/en-si/investor-relations/strategy/.

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| 2019 actual |
2020 actual |
2021 plan |
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| Group | ||||
| Operating revenue | €588.5 m |
€680.8 m |
> €685 m | Estimate: |
| Profit or loss, net of tax | €50.2 m | €56.4 m | > €53 m |
> €60 m |
| Return on equity | 13.8% | 13.3% | >= 11.5% | |
| Net expense ratio* | 31.6% | 29.5% | 32‒33% | |
| Investment return* | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.5% | |
| (Re)insurance part | ||||
| Gross premiums written | €596.2 m | €676.5 m | > €685 m | |
| Net incurred loss ratio* (reins. + non-life) | 61.7% | 61.6% | 59‒60% | |
| Net combined ratio* (reins. + non-life) | 93.8% | 93.9% | < 94% |
* Excluded effect of exchange differences. The investment return does not include subordinated debt expenses. The net expense ratio does not include any gains on acquisitions (2019: ERGO, 2020: Vita) or amortisation charges on customer lists.



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.

Exposure to US and EU issuers rose due to investment in issuer assets of these regions, whereas exposure to Slovenia and other European countries declined owing to maturities.



The lower exposure to banks is due to maturities of deposits and covered bonds.

* Includes direct investments in real estate and property funds. Also included are corporate bonds classified as real estate under GICS.

Investment grade assets accounted for 83.4% of fixed-rate investments, up 0.5 p.p. compared to the year end.
A-rated assets shrank as the result of maturities of government bonds and downgrading related to the Covid-19 situation; BB-rated assets reduced because of the upgrading of some Slovenian banks to BBB, resulting in an increase in BBB-rated assets.
The unrated asset category increased by 3.2 p.p. compared to the year end because of the increased percentage of cash in the investment portfolio, which is of a short-term nature.


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