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Protector Forsikring

Investor Presentation Apr 28, 2021

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Q1 2020 Interim results

Investor Presentation

Oslo, 29 April 2021

Sverre Bjerkeli Chief Executive Officer

Our DNA

Vision

The Challenger

Business Idea

This will happen through unique relationships, best in class decisionmaking and cost effective solutions

Main targets

Cost and quality leadership

Profitable growth

Top 3

Values

Credible

Innovative/Open

Bold

Committed

Result highlight Q1 2021 Combined ratio at 91.1% | Investment return at 4% | EPS at NOK 7

  • Net combined ratio at 91.1% (98.3% in Q1 '20)
  • GWP growth at 1.8% (1.5% in local currencies)
    • Exit Workers' Compensation business Denmark and Norway, MNOK 188 (6.5 %)
  • Investment return of MNOK 581, or 4%
  • Profit after tax of MNOK 573 (MNOK -385) EPS at NOK 7
  • Special dividend of NOK 1.67 per share
  • Solvency Capital Ratio at 216% post special dividend

Volume update Volume up 1.8%, renewal rate in the Nordics is back on a good level

  • MNOK 52 (1.8%) growth (1.5% in LCY)
  • Supported by price increases (8.9%)
  • Exit of WC in Denmark (risk and capital reasons) and from WC Health and Welfare segments in Norway (Covid-19). MNOK 188 (6.5%)
  • Strong new sales Sweden
  • Small UK quarter, new sales slowing down
  • Behind full year guiding
    • WC exit is history, all clients with renewal date in January
    • Volume will be on a higher level the coming quarters

in MNOK
Business unit Q1 '21 Q1 '20 Growth
Norway 856 820 36
Sweden 895 789 106
Denmark 727 813 -
86
UK 238 192 45
Finland 164 213 -
49
Protector 2 880 2 828 52
COI 47 63 -
16
Protector incl. COI 2 927 2 891 36

Claims update Claims ratio at 78.5%, 11% down from last year

  • Net claims ratio at 78.5% (89.7%)
  • Run-off gains at 0.1% (0.3%)
    • Gains on WC Norway, losses on WC Denmark

1 Net effect of large losses defined as gross losses or gross absolute loss adjustments > MNOK 10

  • Large losses1 at 1.9% (4.6%), 5.1%-points lower than normalized
    • Gross claims ratio 4%-points better than net claims ratio
  • COVID-19 effects on the positive side in total 2.0%-point effect on net combined ratio
  • Ahead of full-year guiding, as Q1 seasonality-wise is normally worst.

Business unit Q1 '21
Gross
Q1 '21
Net
Q1 '20
Gross
Q1 '20
Net
Norway 68 % 84 % 94 % 96 %
Sweden 61 % 65 % 80 % 79 %
Denmark 104 % 84 % 105 % 113 %
UK 75 % 83 % 66 % 80 %
Finland 102 % 98 % 68 % 69 %
Protector 75 % 79 % 86 % 90 %

Large losses Gross large losses1 of MNOK 27 (1.9%)

• Gross large losses of MNOK 27, or 1.9% in Q1

• Volatility must be expected

  • Reinsurance will sometimes influence on net claims ratio
    • When gross large losses are high, net losses are often lower
    • When gross large losses are low, net losses are often higher
      • In Q1, net losses is 4%-points higher than gross

1 Large losses defined as gross losses or gross absolute loss adjustments > MNOK 10 2 Two very large claims capped at MNOK 100

Protector Combined Ratio Net CR at 91.1%

Q1 2021

Norway Sweden Denmark UK Finland Protector
Q1 2021 Q1 2020 Q1 2021 Q1 2020 Q1 2021 Q1 2020 Q1 2021 Q1 2020 Q1 2021 Q1 2020 Q1 2021 Q1 2020
Gross premium written 856 820 895 789 727 813 238 192 164 213 2 880 2 828
Gross premium earned 343 367 434 397 207 234 334 227 70 68 1 388 1 293
Net premium earned 305 328 373 349 180 204 254 181 62 61 1 175 1 122
Gross claims ratio 68.1 % 94.3 % 61.1 % 80.3 % 103.6 % 105.0 % 75.2 % 65.7 % 101.6 % 67.6 % 74.6 % 85.5 %
Gross cost ratio 8.9 % 7.6 % 14.7 % 12.1 % 10.4 % 5.7 % 18.5 % 12.4 % 8.2 % 3.9 % 13.2 % 9.3 %
Gross combined ratio 77.0 % 101.9 % 75.7 % 92.3 % 114.0 % 110.8 % 93.7 % 78.1 % 109.8 % 71.5 % 87.8 % 94.8 %
Net claims ratio 83.7 % 96.1 % 65.1 % 78.8 % 84.1 % 112.7 % 83.2 % 80.1 % 98.3 % 69.0 % 78.5 % 89.7 %
Net cost ratio 10.5 % 4.8 % 13.3 % 11.3 % 6.5 % 8.3 % 19.0 % 13.5 % 9.2 % 1.0 % 12.6 % 8.6 %
Net combined ratio 94.2 % 100.8 % 78.4 % 90.1 % 90.6 % 121.0 % 102.2 % 93.5 % 107.5 % 70.0 % 91.1 % 98.3 %

• Quarterly volatility on country level must be expected.

  • Gross and net CR in Norway and Denmark deviate significantly due to reserve changes following the Darag-deal.
  • Cost is significantly elevated in Q1 due to (i) 'long-term bonus plan' linked to share price development (3%-points), and (ii) growth stemming from UK/Sweden, where commissions are driving cost ratio upward (neutral from a competitive point of view).

Country specific comments Very good start on the year – price increases still on the agenda

Gross vs. net CR: "Darag result effect in Q1 '21" of MNOK -53.8. GWP effect of WC exit of MNOK 31. Underlying growth and profitability looks good. Price increases on EB products still necessary.

Good figures. New sales stronger than anticipated and will probably continue going forward. Some price increases still necessary on Property products.

Price increases on Motor still necessary. "Money sent to reinsurers". Small volume quarter and low new sales, also slowing down going forward.

GWP effect of WC exit of MNOK 159 – now history. Renewal rate on a high level on all other products.

Covid-19 continues to influence growth negatively, but UK is gradually opening up now.

No critical mass – small figures – high volatility

Accumulated Darag effect is close to zero on company level; in line with expectations

Gross vs. net CR: "Darag result effect in Q1 '21" of MNOK 53.9.

Status vs. 2021 guiding Profitability and solidity ahead of guiding, growth lagging behind

Guiding 2021 Result Q1 Status
Net Combined Ratio: 90-92% 91.1% Ahead
Return on Equity (ROE): >20% 17.5%* Ahead
Gross Written Premium (GWP) growth: 10% (LCY) 1.5% (LCY) Behind
Solvency II Capital Ratio (SCR): > 150% 216% Very solid

Investments

Investment is core

Investment performance Gain of MNOK 581 (4.0%)

  • Q1 return on investment portfolio at 4.0%, or MNOK 581
    • Equity portfolio returning 27.2%, ex. put options
    • Bond portfolio has gained 0.7%

• Remember that we invest for the long run; quarterly gains or losses will to a great extent be unrealized.

Bond portfolio statistics

0.7% return in Q1, running yield at 2.0% before cost of risk

  • Bond portfolio returning 0.7%, or MNOK 92
    • Significant administrative cost effect in Q1 due to long term bonus agreements
  • Running yield at 2.0%, before cost of risk
    • Avg. spread down 31 bps and avg. ref. rate down 8 bps relative to YE2020
  • HY portfolio totalling BNOK 4.2
    • HY fund investments totalling MNOK 1.4bn
  • Very strong Nordic HY market in Q121
    • DNB Markets Nordic HY index yielding +3.6%
  • One very positive outcome on a high-risk position in quarter
Portfolio data 31.03.21 31.12.20 31.03.20
Size bond &
cash eq.
(MNOK)1
12 472 11 603 10 151
Avg. ref. rate (NIBOR,
STIBOR, etc.)
0.1% 0.2% 0.5%
Avg. spread/risk premium
(bps)
179 210 320
Yield 2.0% 2.3% 2.1%
Duration 0.4 0.4 0.4
Credit duration2 1.4 1.4 2.2
Avg.
rating3
A- A- A

1 Size excludes forward foreign currency contracts

2Avg. includes bank deposits

3Avg. based on official rating (>60%) and 'Protector rating' (<40%) & is based on linear rating (as usual). WARF methodology would give a somewhat lower IG-rating

1Avg. based on official rating (>60%) and 'Protector rating' (<40%) & is based on linear rating (as usual). WARF methodology would give a somewhat lower IG-rating

Equity portfolio statistics Portfolio returning 27.2%

  • Equities gaining 27.2% in Q1, or 508 MNOK
  • Equity share at 16.2% (13.5% YE2020).
  • Discount to estimated intrinsic value at 15%
  • Currently 20 companies in the portfolio

Our DNA

Vision

The Challenger

Business Idea

This will happen through unique relationships, best in class decisionmaking and cost effective solutions

Main targets

Cost and quality leadership

Profitable growth

Top 3

Values

Credible

Innovative/Open

Bold

Committed

Profit and loss Profit of MNOK 573 – EPS at NOK 7

NOKm Q1 2021 Q1 2020 FY 2020
Gross premiums written 2880.2 2 828.0 5 516.3
Gross premiums earned 1 387.9 1 293.2 5 379.6
Gross claims incurred (1 035.2) (1 105.8) (4 424.6)
Earned premiums. net of reinsurance 1 175.2 1 122.3 4 613.5
Other insurance related income 2.9 4.2 19.5
Claims incurred, net of reinsurance (922.8) (1 006.4) (3 901.4)
Sales cost (101.5) (71.7) (331.3)
Administration cost (81.8) (48.3) (221.3)
Commission from reinsurer 35.6 23.0 81.6
Other insurance related income/expenses (12.8) (0.1) 5.5
Technical result 92.0 18.8 246.6
Other income/costs (17.2) (16.3) (67.0)
Net financial income 523.0 (322.8) 865.2
Profit before tax 597.8 (320.3) 1 044.8
ax (71.0) 39.7 (160.0)
Discontinued operations 50.6 (114.7) 94.3
Net comprehensive income (4.7) 10.4 2.4
Profit for the period 572.8 (384.9) 981.6
Claims ratio, net of reinsurance 78.5 % 89.7 % 84.6 %
Expense ratio. net of reinsurance 12.6 % 8.6 % 10.2 %
Combined ratio, net of reinsurance 91.1 % 98.3 % 94.8 %
Gross claims ratio 74.6 % 85.5 % 82.2%
Gross expense ratio 13.2 % 9.3 % 10.3 %
Gross combined ratio 87.8 % 94.8 % 92.5 %
Retention rate 84.7 % 86.8 % 85.8 %
Earnings per share 7.0 (4.8) 12.0

• GWP growth at 1.8% (1.5% in LCY)

  • High cost due to long-term bonus plan (linked to share price development)
  • 4% return on investments; 27.2% on equities and 0.7% on fixed income securities

  • 3.3%-points lower than net CR; meaning money "is sent" to reinsurers

  • Earnings per share at NOK 7

Balance Sheet SCR-ratio at 216% post special dividend

In millions 31.03.2021 31.03.2020 31.12.2020
Owner-occupied property 0.0 12.7 0.0
Financial assets 13 400.5 10 337.6 11 988.6
Derivatives 73.0 300.9 47.9
Bank deposits 165.5 182.9 263.2
Other assets 4 495.1 3 480.4 2 554.9
Discontinued
operations
1 876.4 2 301.9 1 895.7
Total assets 20 010.5 16 616.4 16 750.3
Total equity 3 584.5 1 630.4 3 030.5
Subordinated loan capital 1 472.9 1 243.3 1 473.0
Total reserves 10 520.2 10 662.0 9 185.1
Derivatives 59.7 150.6 61.4
Other liabilities 3 349.4 1 414.4 1 888.7
Discontinued operations 1 023.7 1 515.7 1 111.6
Total equity and liabilities 20 010.5 16 616.4 16 750.3

• Change in SCR-ratio driven by WC Darag-deal, investment result and improved technical profitability

  • Own funds are adjusted for dividend
  • Downside still protected by financial options and a solvency-based reinsurance agreement

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SCR-ratio composition

Solvency II SCR-ratio at 216%

Composition of SCR:

  • Net insurance risk 58%
  • Net market risk 32%
  • Other risks 10%

SCR composition

Eligible SII capital:

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  • Accumulated dividend subtracted from eligible capital
  • Guarantee provision subtracted from own funds
  • Unutilized funding will go to zero following Q2 (bond renewal)

Eligible SII capital

Capital allocation – maximize shareholder return Priority 1: Always profitable growth in insurance, if possible

Main capital allocation alternatives:

1

2

5

  • Allocation towards profitable growth is preferred; stay disciplined
  • Challenging to allocate capital in times of low credit spreads and all-time-high stock markets
  • How much capital should be kept for future financial market crises? 3
  • An attractive alternative if meeting hurdle; will normally have to bid with significant premium 4
  • Capital base discipline; flexible distribution of excess capital if allocation cannot be made elsewhere

Determine minimum hurdle rate (RoE>20%)
Capital allocation approach
Calculate returns for all internal and external allocation alternatives available, by return and risk

Deploy capital in the most attractive alternatives above hurdle.

Release underperforming capital (COI, Price increases, WC Denmark and Norway as example)

Dividend policy Special dividend of NOK 1.67 per share – Flexible shareholder distribution policy

Solvency II ratio

180%
150%
Current level
= 216%*

Capital over 180% in SCR ratio distributed over time
Normal Range
Shareholder distribution normally 20%-80% of net profit

Quarterly decisions, all allocation alternatives evaluated

Profitable insurance growth always prioritized

Build solvency capital, any shareholder distribution only
after a careful consideration
  • Special dividend of MNOK 137.5 (NOK 1.67 per share); to be paid out around 12 May (ex. dividend 4 May)
  • Quarterly assessment going forward

Result highlight Q1 2021 Combined ratio at 91.1% | Investment return at 4% | EPS at NOK 7

  • Net combined ratio at 91.1% (98.3% in Q1 '20)
  • GWP growth at 1.8% (1.5% in local currencies)
    • Exit Workers' Compensation business Denmark and Norway, MNOK 188 (6.5%)
  • Investment return of MNOK 581, or 4%
  • Profit after tax of MNOK 573 (MNOK -385) EPS at NOK 7
  • Special dividend of NOK 1.67 per share
  • Solvency Capital Ratio at 216% post special dividend

Appendix

Key ratio description

Ratio

(1)Claims ratio, net of reinsurance (2)Expense ratio, net of reinsurance (3)Combined ratio, net of reinsurance (4)Gross claims ratio (5)Gross expense ratio (6)Gross combined ratio (7)Retention rate (8)Earning per share

Ratio calculation

(1)Claims incurred in % of earned premiums, net of reinsurance

(2)Operating expenses in % of earned premiums, net of reinsurance

(3)Net claims ratio + net expense ratio

(4)Gross claims incurred in % of gross premiums earned

(5)Sales and administration costs in % of gross premiums earned

(6)Gross claims ratio + gross expense ratio

(7)Earned premiums, net of reinsurance in % of gross earned premiums

(8)Profit before other comprehensive income divided by weighted number of shares

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