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Protector Forsikring — Investor Presentation 2025
Jul 10, 2025
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Q2 2025 Interim results
Investor Presentation
Oslo, 11 July 2025

We will always be
The Challenger
We will deliver through unique relationships, best in class decision-making and cost effective solutions

Main targets
Cost and quality leadership Profitable growth Top 3

Values Credible Innovative/Open Bold Committed

Highlights Q2 & H1 2025
Q2: Combined ratio at 84.9% | Total investment return of 468 | EPS at 8.7

Amounts in NOKm, Earnings per share (EPS) in NOK
Volume update
Q2: GWP growth at 19% | 16% in local currencies (LCY)
- Q2 growth at 16% (LCY)
- Renewal rate at 103%, supported by price increases to counter claims inflation
- From Q1 presentation: 1 April is the largest inception date in the UK
- NOK 369m growth in GWP (14% in LCY), driven by Public sector and Housing
| Segment | Q2 25 | Q2 24 | Growth | NOK % | LCY% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 2 855 | 2 387 | 469 | 20% | 17% |
| Sweden | era | 556 | 103 | 19% | 9% |
| Norway | 529 | 505 | 24 | 5% | 5% |
| Denmark | 156 | 103 | 53 | 51% | 59% |
| France | 18 | 18 | |||
| Protector | 4 218 | 3 551 | 666 | 19 % | 16 % |
| Segment | H1 25 | H1 24 | Growth | NOK % | LCY% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 3 331 | 2 816 | 515 | 18% | 15% |
| Sweden | 2 279 | 2 055 | 224 | 11% | 7% |
| Norway | 2 109 | 1 855 | 255 | 14% | 14% |
| Denmark | 1 453 | 1 255 | 198 | 16% | 14% |
| France | 316 | 316 | |||
| Protector | 9 489 | 7 981. | 1 508 | 19 % | 16 % |
Claims update
Q2: Loss ratio, net of reinsurance at 73.4% | Large losses of NOK 209m (6.1%) | Run-off gains of NOK 74m (2.2%)
- Q2 positively influenced by property, supported by lower-than-expected large losses
- Underlying improvement in motor profitability
- Some parts of the portfolio still need action
- Large losses1 NOK 209m or 6.1% (358 or 12.5%)
- 7 large loss events
- Property and motor in the UK, Sweden and Norway
- Run-off gains at 2.2% (2.1%)
- Gains on general liability and property
- Gains in all countries but Denmark
| Loss ratios | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Segment | Q2 25 Gross | Q2 24 Gross | 02 25 Net | Q2 24 Net |
| UK | 70% | 63% | 69% | 73% |
| Sweden* | 65% | 69% | 70% | 71% |
| Norway | 76% | 80% | 80% | 81% |
| Denmark | 70% | 139% | 83% | 146% |
| France | 62% | 73% | ||
| Protector | 69.8% | 777.7% | 73.4% | 83.9% |
| Whereof large loss % | 6.1% | 12.5% | ||
| Whereof run-off % | -2.2% | -2.1% |
| Loss ratios | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Segment | H1 25 Gross | H1 24 Gross | H1 25 Net | H1 24 Net |
| UK | 65% | 62% | 69% | 72% |
| Sweden* | 69% | 76% | 72% | 77% |
| Norway | 78% | 86% | 80% | 87% |
| Denmark | 71% | 112% | 82% | 117% |
| France | 88% | 98% | ||
| Protector | 69.5% | 77.0% | 74.4% | 82.3% |
| Whereof large loss % | 4.7% | 9.5% | ||
| Whereof run-off % | -1.9% | -0.2% |
1 Large losses defined as net losses > NOKm 10 5
Large losses and run-off
Best estimate reserving practice; run-off neutral over time

* Lines in figures indicate large loss and run-off accumulations within outlined periods
Key metrics per segment
Quarterly volatility must be expected, especially by segment
| Q2 | 2 5 |
|---|---|
| ---- | -------- |
| UK | Sweden Norway |
Denmark | France | Protector | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOKm | Q2 25 | Q2 24 | Q2 25 | Q2 24 | Q2 25 | Q2 24 | Q2 25 | Q2 24 | Q2 25 | Q2 24 | Q2 25 | Q2 24 |
| Gross premium written | 2 855 | 2 387 | ਦਿੰਦਰ | 556 | 529 | 505 | 156 | 103 | 18 | 4 218 | 3 551 | |
| Insurance revenues | 1 469 | 1 238 | 773 | 678 | 652 | 564 | 440 | 384 | 80 | 3 413 | 2 865 | |
| Insurance service result | 283 | 198 | 114 | 101 | 76 | રૂડિયાર્થદિત્વે સાચના દિવેલા કુલ ૧૯૯૮માં છે. આ ગામનાં લોકોનો મુખ્ય વ્યવસાય ખેતી, ખેતમજૂરી તેમ જ પશુપાલન છે. આ ગામમાં મુખ્યત્વે ખેત-ઉત્પત્તમજૂરી તેમ જ દૂધની ડેરી જેવી સવલતો પ | 41 | (204) | 515 | 157 | ||
| Loss ratio, gross | 70.0% | 62.5% | 65.4% | 68.6% | 75.5% | 79.9% | 69.8% | 139.4% | 62.4% | 69.8% | 77.7% | |
| Net reinsurance ratio | -0.7% | 10.7% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 13.0% | 6.2% | 10.2% | 3.6% | 6.2% | |
| Loss ratio, net of reinsurance | 69.3% | 73.2% | 70.0% | 70.6% | 80.3% | 81.2% | 82.9% | 145.6% | 72.6% | 73.4% | 83.9% | |
| Cost ratio | 11.5% | 10.8% | 15.2% | 14.6% | 8.0% | 7.6% | 7.9% | 7.6% | 26.7% | 11.5% | 10.6% | |
| Whereof commissions to brokers and agents | 4.3% | 4.7% | 8.0% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 8.5% | 4.2% | 4.6% | |
| Combined ratio | 80.8% | 84.0% | 85.2% | 85.1% | 88.3% | 88.8% | 90.7% | 153.2% | 99.2% | 84.9% | 94.5% |
| UK | Sweden | Norway | Denmark | France | Protector | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOKm | H1 25 | H1 24 | H1 25 | H1 24 | H1 25 | H1 24 | H1 25 | H1 24 | H1 25 | H1 24 | H1 25 | H1 24 |
| Gross premium written | 3 331 | 2 816 | 2 279 | 2 055 | 2 109 | 1 855 | 1 453 | 1 255 | 316 | 9 489 | 7 981 | |
| Insurance revenue | 2 855 | 2 345 | 1 515 | 1 391 | 1 268 | 1 098 | 879 | 766 | 151 | 6 668 | 5 600 | |
| Insurance service result | 565 | 393 | 200 | 130 | 149 | el | 97 | (186) | (38) | 973 | 398 | |
| Loss ratio, gross | 64.5% | 61.9% | 69.4% | 76.5% | 77.5% | 85.9% | 70.9% | 111.8% | 88.4% | 69.5% | 77.0% | |
| Net reinsurance ratio | 4.8% | 9.9% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 11.1% | 5.1% | 9.2% | 4.9% | 5.2% | |
| Loss ratio, net of reinsurance | 69.3% | 71.8% | 72.0% | 77.0% | 80.5% | 87.3% | 82.0% | 116.8% | 97.6% | 74.4% | 82.3% | |
| Cost ratio | 10.9% | 11.4% | 14.8% | 13.7% | 7.8% | 7.2% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 27.4% | 11.0% | 10.6% | |
| Whereof commissions to brokers and agents | 4.3% | 4.8% | 8.0% | 7.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 8.6% | 4.3% | 4.4% | |
| Combined ratio | 80.2% | 83.2% | 86.8% | 90.7% | 88.2% | 94.5% | 89.0% | 124.3% | 125.0% | 85.4% | 92.9% |
Quality Leadership update
Easy to do business with, commercially attractive and trustworthy
- The brokers are our only distribution channel
- The relative ranking gives a competitive edge
- Learning from surveys and following dialogue is key
- Understanding and improving our common value chain
Why measure quality perceived by brokers? UK broker satisfaction index1,2 2025 (vs. 2024)

Investments

Investment results and portfolio statistics
Q2: Return of NOK 642m (2.4%) | Bond portfolio yield at 4.9%, before cost of risk
- NOK 642m, or 2.4% gain
- Equities: NOK 263m, or 6.5 %
- Put options: NOK -17m
- Bonds: NOK 395m, or 1.8 %
- Interest rate swaps: NOK 74m
- Increase in bond risk during April volatility and in Q2
- HY portfolio totalling ≈ NOK 5.8bn
- Duration at 2.1, unchanged from Q1
- Steering interest rate risk from solvency capital perspective
- Volatile quarter for Nordic HY bonds
- DNB Nordic HY index up 1.1%
- AUM up NOK 2.1bn (or 9%) since Q1
Q2 Investment result

| Investment portfolio statistics | 30.06.25 | 30.06.24 | 31.03.25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size bond & cash eq. (NOKm) 3 |
22 623 | 19 094 | 20 778 | |
| Avg. ref. rate (NIBOR, STIBOR, etc.) | 3.4% | 4.0% | 3.8% | |
| Avg. spread/risk premium (bps) | 151 | 141 | 128 | |
| Bonds2 | Yield4 | 4.9% | 5.4% | 5.1% |
| Duration4 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 2.1 | |
| Credit duration | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.8 | |
| Avg. rating5 | A+ | A | A+ | |
| Portfolio size (NOKm) 3 |
4 184 | 3 136 | 3 976 | |
| Equities | Share of total | 15.5 % | 14.1% | 16.0 % |
| Estimated intrinsic value discount |
35 % | 37% | 37 % | |
| No. of companies | 37 | 38 | 35 |
1 Put option included in total return and excluded in equity return
2 Bank deposits included
3Size includes currency swaps
Interest rate swap effect included
5Avg. linear rating based on official rating (>45%) and 'Protector rating' (<55%)
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Capital position

Income statement
Profit of NOK 716m (254) | EPS at NOK 8.7 (3.1)
| NOKm | Q2 25 | Q2 24 | H1 25 | H1 24 | FY 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross written premium | 4 218 | 3 551 | 9 489 | 7 981 | 12 333 |
| Insurance revenue | 3 413 | 2 865 | 6 668 | 5 600 | 11 783 |
| Insurance claims expenses | (2 383) | (2 225) | (4 633) | (4 315) | (8 606) |
| Insurance operating expenses | (394) | (304) | (736) | (594) | (1 253) |
| Insurance service result before reinsurance contracts held | 637 | 335 | 1 298 | 691 | 1 924 |
| Net result from reinsurance contracts held | (122) | (178) | (325) | (293) | (520) |
| Insurance service result | 515 | 157 | 973 | 398 | 1 404 |
| Net income from investments | 642 | 271 | 1 219 | 621 | 1 059 |
| Net insurance finance income or expenses | (174) | (29) | (215) | (7) | (213) |
| Other income/expenses | (60) | (52) | (93) | (91) | (198) |
| Profit/(loss) before tax | 923 | 348 | 1 884 | 921 | 2 052 |
| lax | (206) | (94) | (427) | (211) | (513) |
| Profit/(loss) for the period | 716 | 254 | 1 457 | 710 | 1 539 |
| Loss ratio | 69.8% | 77.7% | 69.5% | 77.0% | 73.0% |
| Net reinsurance ratio | 3.6% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 4.4% |
| Loss ratio, net of reinsurance | 73.4% | 83.9% | 74.4% | 82.3% | 77.5% |
| Cost ratio | 11.5% | 10.6% | 11.0% | 10.6% | 10.6 % |
| Combined ratio | 84.9% | 94.5% | 85.4% | 92.9% | 88.1 % |
| Large losses, net of reinsurance | 6.1% | 12.5% | 4.7% | 9.5% | 7.2 % |
| Run-off gains/losses, net of reinsurance | -2.2% | -2.1% | -1.9% | -0.2% | -0.9 % |
| Change in risk adjustment, net of reinsurance | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.8% | 1.5 % |
| Discounting effect, net of reinsurance | -4.2% | -4.4% | -4.1% | -4.3% | -3.8 % |
Statement of financial position
SCR ratio1 at 220%
| NOKm | 30.06.2025 | 30.06.2024 | 31.12.2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial assets | 26 769 | 22 252 | 22 102 |
| Derivatives | 381 | 79 | 224 |
| Bank deposits | 139 | 163 | 456 |
| Other assets |
2 385 | 1 847 | 1 872 |
| Total assets | 29 675 | 24 341 | 24 654 |
| Total equity | 6 289 | 4 688 | 5 439 |
| Subordinated loan capital |
2 688 | 1 892 | 1 892 |
| Insurance contract liabilities |
18 789 | 16 184 | 15 768 |
| Derivatives | 104 | 120 | 33 |
| Other liabilities |
1 804 | 1 457 | 1 522 |
| Total equity and liabilities |
29 675 | 24 341 | 24 654 |
*Numbers may not add up due to rounding
- Profit for the quarter
- Dividend NOK 2 per share, NOK 165m in total
- Solvency capital requirement up due to growth, currency effects, and higher investment risk

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Composition of SCR:
- Net insurance risk 61%
- Net market risk 30%
- Other risks 9%

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We will always be
The Challenger
We will deliver through unique relationships, best in class decision-making and cost effective solutions

Main targets
Cost and quality leadership Profitable growth Top 3

Values Credible Innovative/Open Bold Committed

Summary Q2 & H1 2025
Q2: Combined ratio at 84.9% | Total investment return of 468 | EPS at 8.7

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