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Storebrand ASA — Interim / Quarterly Report 2016
Apr 27, 2016
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Interim Report 2016
Storebrand Livsforsikring AS
Contents
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE BUSINESS AREAS
| Storebrand Livsforsikring Group 3 |
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| Savings 5 |
| Insurance 6 |
| Guaranteed pension 8 |
| Other 10 |
| Balance, Solidity and Capital situation 11 |
| Outlook 13 |
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS/NOTES
| Statement of comprehensive income Storebrand Livsforsikring Group. | 13 |
|---|---|
| Statement of financial position Storebrand Livsforsikring Group | 15 |
| Statement of change in equity Storebrand Livsforsikring Group | 18 |
| Statement of cash flow | 19 |
| Statement of comprehensive income Storebrand Livsforsikring AS | 20 |
| Statement of financial position Storebrand Livsforsikring AS 22 | |
| Statement of change in equity Storebrand Livsforsikring AS. 24 | |
| Notes . | 25 |
| Auditor´s review | 35 |
Important notice:
This document may contain forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to future events and circumstances that may be beyond the Storebrand Group's control. As a result, the Storebrand Group's actual future financial condition, performance and results may differ materially from the plans, goals and expectations set forth in these forward-looking statements. Important factors that may cause such a difference for the Storebrand Group include, but are not limited to: (i) the macroeconomic development, (ii) change in the competitive climate, (iii) change in the regulatory environment and other government actions and (iv) market related risks such as changes in equity markets, interest rates and exchange rates, and the performance of financial markets generally. The Storebrand Group assumes no responsibility to update any of the forward-looking statements contained in this document or any other forward-looking statements it may make.
Storebrand Livsforsikring Group
Storebrand Livsforsikring AS is a wholly owned subsidiary of the listed company Storebrand ASA. For information about the Storebrand Group's 1st quarter result please refer to the Storebrand Group's interim report for the 1st quarter of 2016.
PROFIT STOREBRAND LIVSFORSIKRING GROUP
| 2016 | 2015 | Full year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK million | 1Q | 4Q | 3Q | 2Q | 1Q | 2015 |
| Fee and administration income | 781 | 815 | 828 | 829 | 811 | 3,283 |
| Risk result life & pensions | 24 | -23 | 40 | 54 | 9 | 80 |
| Insurance premiums f.o.a. | 687 | 687 | 640 | 709 | 645 | 2,680 |
| Claims f.o.a. | -540 | -610 | -483 | -513 | -471 | -2,076 |
| Operational cost | -634 | -729 | -600 | -638 | -645 | -2,613 |
| Financial result | 101 | 252 | -68 | 85 | 109 | 378 |
| Profit before profit sharing | 419 | 392 | 357 | 527 | 458 | 1,733 |
| Net profit sharing and loan losses | -122 | -247 | -164 | -41 | 63 | -389 |
| Profit before amortisation and provision longevity | 297 | 145 | 193 | 486 | 521 | 1,344 |
| Provision longevity | - | -1,362 | -96 | -151 | -154 | -1,764 |
| Profit before amortisation | 297 | -1,217 | 96 | 335 | 366 | -420 |
The result before amortisation was NOK 297m (366m) i Q1 2016. The figures in parentheses show the corresponding period last year. Fee and administration income in the 1st quarter increased 3.7% compared with the same quarter last year. Adjusted for discontinued business, the income decreased 0.7 % in the 1st quarter. Premium income for non-guaranteed savings was NOK 3.7bn in the 1st quarter, an increase of 27 % compared with the 1st quarter 2015.
The operating costs in the 1st quarter were NOK 634m (645m). Strengthening of competitiveness through continued efficiency improvement is a priority task. In the 4th quarter, Storebrand entered into strategic partnership with Cognizant. The aim of this partnership is to establish a foundation for customer-oriented development of the Group's IT solutions and enhance the efficiency of our operations.
PROFIT STOREBRAND LIVSFORSIKRING GROUP PER LINE OF BUSINESS
| 2016 2015 |
Full year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK million | 1Q | 4Q | 3Q | 2Q | 1Q | 2015 |
| Savings | 111 | 64 | 140 | 107 | 85 | 395 |
| Insurance | 71 | -19 | 101 | 149 | 148 | 379 |
| Guaranteed pensions | 15 | -110 | 20 | 183 | 236 | 329 |
| Other | 99 | 210 | -68 | 47 | 52 | 241 |
| Profit before amortisation and provision longevity | 297 | 145 | 193 | 486 | 521 | 1,344 |
| Provision longevity | -1,362 | -96 | -151 | -154 | -1,764 | |
| Profit before amortisation | 297 | -1,217 | 96 | 335 | 366 | -420 |
The Savings segment reported a 1st quarter result of NOK 111m (85m). The earnings growth was driven by increases in volume in unit linked.
The Insurance segment delivered a result of NOK 71m (148m) in the quarter. The combined risk result gives a claims ratio for the quarter of 79% (73%) and a combined ratio of 94% (88%).
The result from the Guaranteed Pension segment was NOK 15m (236m) The fall in interest rates during the quarter caused a negative impact on the Swedish business.
The Other segment includes company portfolios an has been affected by the low interest rate level and credit marked development.
CAPITAL SITUATION AND TAXES
The Solvency II regulations were introduced on 1 January 2016. Storebrand uses the standard model for the calculation of Solvency II. Lower interest rates in Norway and a change in the yield curve have had a negative impact on the Solvency II margin. Changes to the regulations, methods and interpretations may be made occur that could affect the Solvency II margin in the future.
Tax costs in the 1st quarter are estimated based on an expected effective tax rate for 2016. The effective tax rate is influenced by the fact that the Group has operations in countries with tax rates that are different from Norway (25%), and it varies from quarter to quarter depending on each legal entity's contribution to the Group result. The tax rate is calculated to be in the range of 19-23% of the profit before amortisation for the year.
STRENGTHENING OF RESERVES FOR LONGEVITY
In the 4th quarter of 2015, Storebrand decided to charge the remaining estimated direct contribution to expected increased longevity. The remaining reserve strengthening is expected to be covered by the surplus return and loss of profit sharing
MARKET AND SALES PERFORMANCE
Sales of savings products, loans and insurance products are good. Storebrand has been successful with the sale of retail market products to employees with an occupational pension from Storebrand. In Norway, Storebrand is the market leader in defined contribution schemes with 34% of the market share of gross premiums written.
SPP is the fifth largest actor in the Other Occupational Pensions segment with a market share of 11% measured by premium income from unit linked insurance.
Savings
Earnings growth due to a higher volume
The Savings business area includes products for retirement savings with no interest rate guarantees. The business area consists of defined contribution pensions in Norway and Sweden.
SAVINGS
| 2016 | 2015 | Full year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK million | 1Q | 4Q | 3Q | 2Q | 1Q | 2015 |
| Fee and administration income | 355 | 333 | 372 | 345 | 343 | 1,393 |
| Risk result life & pensions | -2 | 1 | -5 | 4 | -4 | -3 |
| Operational cost | -242 | -270 | -228 | -243 | -255 | -996 |
| Profit before profit sharing | 111 | 64 | 140 | 107 | 84 | 395 |
| Net profit sharing and loan losses | 1 | |||||
| Profit before amortisation | 111 | 64 | 140 | 107 | 85 | 395 |
PROFIT
The Savings segment reported a result of NOK 111m (184m.) in the 1st quarter. Fees and administration income increased by 3.5 % in the quarter compared to the same period last year. Adjusted for the sales of Storebrand Eiendom AS, the growth was 11.5 % in the 1st quarter.
Income growth is driven by the customers' conversion from defined benefit to defined contribution pension schemes in combination with good sales and higher savings rates.
Good cost control contributed to costs being at the same level as the 1st quarter of 2015.
MARKET AND SALES PERFORMANCE
Premium income for non-guaranteed savings was NOK 3.7bn in the 1st quarter, an increase of 27% on the same period last year.
Total reserves within unit linked insurance have increased by 12% over the last year and amounted to NOK 125bn at the end of the quarter. Assets under management in the United Linked business in Norway increased NOK 8.5bn (18%) relative to the 1st quarter of 2015. The growth is driven by premium payments for existing contracts, returns and conversion from defined benefit schemes. In Norway, Storebrand is the market leader in defined contribution schemes with 34% of the market share of gross premiums written.
In the Swedish market, SPP is the fifth largest actor in the Other Occupational Pensions segment with a market share of 11% measured by premium income from unit linked insurance. Turbulent equity markets and lower returns have contributed to a decline in the growth rate and from the 1st quarter of 2015, there was a reduction in customer assets of SEK 5bn.
SAVINGS- KEY FIGURES
| 2016 | 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK million | 1Q | 4Q | 3Q | 2Q | 1Q |
| Unit Linked Reserves | 125,434 | 128,117 | 118,695 | 117,452 | 115,816 |
| Unit Linked Premiums | 3,693 | 3,185 | 3,170 | 3,063 | 2,905 |
Insurance
Satisfactory margins, but lower growth
The Savings business area includes products for retirement savings with no interest rate guarantees. The business area consists of defined contribution pensions in Norway and Sweden.
| 2016 | 2015 | Full year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK million | 1Q | 4Q | 3Q | 2Q | 1Q | 2015 |
| Insurance premiums f.o.a. | 687 | 687 | 640 | 709 | 645 | 2,680 |
| Claims f.o.a. | -540 | -610 | -483 | -513 | -471 | -2,076 |
| Operational cost | -107 | -111 | -89 | -99 | -96 | -395 |
| Financial result | 31 | 15 | 33 | 52 | 70 | 170 |
| Profit before amortisation | 71 | -19 | 101 | 149 | 148 | 379 |
PROFIT
Insurance delivered a profit before amortization of NOK NOK 71m (148m). Overall combined ratio for the quarter was 94 % (88 %). Premium income increased 6.6 % in the 1st quarter compared with the same quarter last year.
The combined risk result gives a claims ratio of 79 % (73 %) in the 1st quarter. Private and personal insurance in particular contributed to the result, while defined contribution pensions were characterised by higher than expected claims during the period. The market for defined contribution pensions is very competitive and the price for disability pension is a key competition parameter. In addition, the unemployment and disability rates are showing a negative trend. An effort is being made to strengthen the profitability, including repricing for unprofitable customers.
The cost percentage was 16 prosent (15 prosent) in the 1st quarter. This is at the expected level and the Insurance area has shown good cost control.
INSURANCE - KEY FIGURES
The investment portfolio of Insurance in Norway amounts to NOK 5.3bn, which is primarily invested in fixed income securities with a short or medium duration. The financial income shows a satisfactory return.
MARKET AND SALES PERFORMANCE
Premium for own account amounts toNOK 687m in the 1st quarter (645m.).
For risk cover in connection with defined contribution pensions in Norway, future growth is expected to be driven by conversions from defined benefit to defined contribution pensions. The new disability pension regulations, which entered into force on 1 January 2016, will entail a somewhat lower premium volume in the future.
| 2016 | 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK million | 1Q | 4Q | 3Q | 2Q | 1Q |
| Individual life * | 623 | 617 | 610 | 605 | 598 |
| Group life ** | 901 | 943 | 941 | 942 | 935 |
| Pension related disability insurance *** | 1,204 | 1,159 | 1,141 | 1,098 | 1,071 |
| Portfolio premium | 2,728 | 2,719 | 2,692 | 2,646 | 2,604 |
* Individual life disability insurance ** Group disability, workers compensation insurance *** DC disability risk premium Norway and disability risk Sweden
| 2016 | 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK million | 1Q | 4Q | 3Q | 2Q | 1Q |
| Claims ratio | 79% | 89% | 76% | 72% | 73% |
| Cost ratio | 16% | 16% | 14% | 14% | 15% |
| Combined ratio | 94% | 105% | 89% | 86% | 88% |
Guaranteed pension
Negative profit sharing result driven by development in the financial markets and historically low interest rates.
Guaranteed pensions consist of products encompassing long-term savings for pensions, where the customers have a guaranteed return or benefit on the saved funds. The area includes defined benefit pensions in Norway and Sweden, paid-up policies and individual capital and pension insurance.
GUARANTEED PENSION
| 2016 | 2015 | Full year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (NOK million) | 1Q | 4Q | 3Q | 2Q | 1Q | 2015 |
| Fee and administration income | 404 | 460 | 428 | 457 | 432 | 1,777 |
| Risk result life & pensions | 4 | 7 | 20 | 47 | 16 | 89 |
| Operational cost | -271 | -333 | -266 | -281 | -277 | -1,156 |
| Profit before profit sharing | 137 | 134 | 182 | 223 | 171 | 711 |
| Net profit sharing and loan losses | -122 | -244 | -162 | -40 | 64 | -382 |
| Profit before amortisation and provision longevity | 15 | -110 | 20 | 183 | 236 | 329 |
| Provision longevity | -1,362 | -96 | -151 | -154 | -1,764 | |
| Profit before amortisation | 15 | -1,472 | -76 | 32 | 81 | -1,435 |
PROFIT
Fee and administration income has performed consistent with the fact that a large part of the portfolio is mature and in long-term decline. Income was NOK 404m (NOK 432m) for the 1st quarter, a reduction of 6.6% compared with the previous year. Operating expenses during the 1st quarter were in line with previous quarters, but lower than the previous quarter, which was affected by provisions for restructuring costs.
The risk result was NOK 4m (NOK 16m) for the 1st quarter and was generated in the Swedish business. In the Norwegian business, the risk result was zero for the quarter due to reserve strengthening based in the introduction of a new group disability pension and the general disability development in the population.
The result from net profit sharing is generated in the Swedish business and amounted to minus NOK 122m (NOK 64m) in the 1st quarter. The profit sharing result primarily consists of equity provisions for contracts without sufficient customer assets (deferred capital contribution - DCC), as well as profit sharing and indexing fees. The weak market performance in the equity and credit markets as well as falling interest rates mean that the assets do not develop at the same rate as liabilities. This has resulted in increased equity provisions for contracts without adequate returns during the quarter.
The Norwegian business is prioritising the build-up of buffers and reserves instead of profit sharing between customers and owners.
BALANCE SHEET AND MARKET TRENDS
The majority of products are closed for new business, and the customers' choices about transferring from guaranteed to nonguaranteed products are in line with the Group's strategy. As of the 1st quarter, customer reserves for guaranteed pensions amounted to NOK 266bn, which is the same level as at the start of the year. The total premium income for guaranteed pensions (excluding transfers) was NOK 2.7bn (NOK 3.3bn) in the 1st quarter, which corresponds to a reduction of 17%. Transfers out from the guaranteed pension were NOK 2.2bn (NOK 5.0bn) in the 1st quarter.
In the Norwegian business, paid-up policies were the only guaranteed portfolio experiencing growth and amounted to NOK 109.2bn as of the 1st quarter, which corresponds to an increase of NOK 5.4bn in the quarter, which is equivalent to 5.2 per cent. From and including the 4th quarter of 2014, the customers were given an offer to convert from traditional paid-up policies to paid-up policies with investment
options. Paid-up policies with investment options, which are included in the Savings segment, totalled NOK 4.6bn as of the 1st quarter, which was the same level as at the start of the year. The reserves for defined benefit pensions amounted to NOK 50.9bn at the end of the 1st quarter, a decrease of NOK 5.0bn since the end of the year.
Guaranteed portfolios in the Swedish business totalled NOK 90.5bn, which corresponds to a decrease of NOK 1.2bn. Adjusted for foreign exchange fluctuations, there was a slight increase in the reserves during the quarter.
GUARANTEED PENSION - KEY FIGURES
| 2016 2015 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (NOK million) | 1Q | 4Q | 3Q | 2Q | 1Q |
| Guaranteed reserves | 266,113 | 266,979 | 263,198 | 258,825 | 261,277 |
| Guaranteed reseves in % of total reserves | 68.0 % | 67.6 % | 68.9 % | 68.8 % | 69.3 % |
| Transfer out of guaranteed reserves | 2,201 | 398 | 855 | 1,438 | 5,037 |
| Buffer capital in % of customer reserves Storebrand | 5.9 % | 5.8 % | 5.4 % | 5.7 % | 6.5 % |
| Buffer capital in % of customer reserves SPP | 6.6 % | 7.6 % | 11.1 % | 12.4 % | 12.5 % |
Other
Under Other, the company portfolios and smaller daughter companies with Storebrand Life Insurance and SPP are reported. In addition, the result associated with the activities at BenCo is included.
PROFIT
| 2016 | 2015 | Full year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK million | 1Q | 4Q | 3Q | 2Q | 1Q | 2015 |
| Fee and administration income | 22 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 36 | 113 |
| Risk result life & pensions | 22 | -31 | 25 | 3 | -4 | -6 |
| Operational cost | -14 | -15 | -18 | -16 | -16 | -66 |
| Financial result | 70 | 236 | -101 | 34 | 39 | 207 |
| Profit before profit sharing | 99 | 212 | -66 | 48 | 54 | 249 |
| Net profit sharing and loan losses | -2 | -2 | -1 | -2 | -7 | |
| Profit before amortisation | 99 | 210 | -68 | 47 | 52 | 241 |
In the Other segment, the decline in fee and administration income shows a declining trend due to Benco's business being wound down over a long-term.
The financial result for the Other includes the net return from the company portfolios of SPP and Storebrand Livsforsiking as well as the net result for subsidiaries.
The Storebrand Life Insurance Group is funded by a combination of equity and subordinated loans. With the interest rate levels at the end of the 1st quarter of 2016, quarterly interest expenses of approximately NOK 90m are expected. The company portfolios in the Norwegian and Swedish life insurance companies amounted to NOK 20.4bn at the end of the 1st quarter.
The investments are primarily in interest-bearing securities in Norway and Sweden with short maturities. The Norwegian company portfolio reported a return of 0.9% for the quarter. The Swedish company portfolio gave an overall return of 0,01 % for the quarter.
Balance sheet, solidity and capital adequacy
Continuous monitoring and active risk management is a core area of Storebrand's business. Risk and solidity are both followed up on at Group level and in the legal entities. Regulatory requirements for solvency and risk management follow the legal entities to a large extent. The section is thus divided up by legal entities.
STOREBRAND LIFE INSURANCE GROUP
The solidity capital1) amounted to NOk 60.5bn at the end of the 1st quarter, a reduction of NOK 0.5bn. in the 1st quarter primarily as a result of lower customer buffers in the Swedish business and increased customer buffers in the Norwegian business.
SOLVENCY II
The new European solvency regulations, Solvency II, entered into force on 1 January 2016 and will apply to all insurance companies in the EEA. The regulatory minimum level is 100%. As of the 1st quarter of 2016, Storebrand Livsforsikring AS had a solvency margin after transitional rules of 215%. The Storebrand Life Insurance Group is no longer required to report the solvency margin and the requirement at consolidated level applies for the Storebrand Group that reports a solvency margin of 175% (without transitional rules, the solvency margin is calculated at 117%).
STOREBRAND LIVSFORSIKRING AS
The market value adjustment reserve increased by NOK 0.2bn during the 1st quarter, and amounted to NOK 4.7bn at the end of the 1st quarter of 2016. The additional statutory reserves are unchanged during the quarter. The additional statutory reserves amounted to NOK 5.1bn at the end of the 1st quarter of 2016, and were essentially unchanged for the quarter. The excess value of held-to-maturity bonds valued at amortised cost increased by NOK 1.4bn in the 1st quarter and totalled NOK 12.0bn as of the 1st quarter. This increase was due to lower interest rates. The excess value of bonds at amortised cost is not included in the financial statements.
CUSTOMER BUFFERS
Additional statutory reserves in % of customer funds with guarantee Market value adjustment reserve in % of customer funds with guarantee
ALLOCATION OF GUARANTEED CUSTOMER ASSETS
Customer assets increased by NOK 1.8bn in the 1st quarter due to positive returns. Customer assets totalled NOK 231bn at the end of the 1st quarter of 2016. Customer assets within non-guaranteed Savings increased NOK 1.4bn in the 1st quarter. Guaranteed customer assets increased NOK 0.4bn in the 1st quarter.
1) The term solidity capital encompasses equity, subordinated loan capital, the risk equalisation fund, the market value adjustment reserve, additional statutory reserves, conditional bonuses, excess value/deficit related to bonds at amortised cost and accrued profit.
The buffer capital amounted to NOK 5.4bn (NOK 9.6bn) in the 1st quarter. The decline is attributed primarily to the shift in the yield curve in the Swedish business and lower interest rates.
ALLOCATION OF GUARANTEED CUSTOMER ASSETS
Total assets under management in SPP were NOK 166bn. This corresponds to an increase of 10% compared with the 1st quarter of 2015. For customer assets in non-guaranteed savings, assets under management totalled NOK 74.2bn as of the 1st quarter, which corresponds to an increase of 17% compared with the 1st quarter of 2015.
Outlook
REPORT OF OCCUPATIONAL PENSIONS IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR
The wage settlement between the Norwegian United Federation of Trade Unions (LO) and the Federation of Norwegian Industries (NHO) was concluded on 3 April 2016. To contribute to an agreement being reached between the parties, the Government has committed to examining occupational pensions in the private sector. This work will include:
- If employees should be entitled to establish a personal pension account with a pension provider selected by the employee.
- An employee's right to individual additional savings.
- Issues relating to managing of pensions when changing jobs.
- The age and income from which contributions should start and the duration of the employment required to be able to receive contributions.
NEW PUBLIC SERVICE PENSION
In December 2015, the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs presented a report proposing amendments to occupational pensions in the public sector. A net scheme with all-years accrual, lifelong disbursements, flexible withdrawals and complete freedom to combine working and drawing of pension was proposed. The proposed solution may resemble a hybrid pension pursuant to the Occupational Pension Act, but appears considerably more complicated because gender neutrality is desired not only when concerning benefits but also for premiums. Based on the report, the Government has agreed with the trade unions that there are grounds for commencing a process. A mandate and schedule are now being prepared for the continued work on this process. It is expected that negotiations for a new public sector occupational pension scheme will commence during the course of the year.
SOLVENCY
The new European solvency regulations, Solvency II, entered into force on 1 January 2016 and will apply to all insurance companies in the EEA. The regulatory minimum level is 100%. The solvency level shows that the Group is robust in relation to low interest rates for a long period of time. The investment strategy is adapted to the development of the insurance liabilities. The return is expected to exceed the risk-free interest and contribute to increased solvency over time. The development of interest rates, credit spreads, property and equity values affects the solvency margin. A gradual improvement is expected in the underlying solvency margin in the coming years. This is primarily due to strengthening of reserves for increased life expectancy and expected result achievement in the Group.
RISK
Trends in interest rate levels are deemed to be important risk factors that can affect the Group's results. Storebrand has adapted to the low interest rates through building up buffer capital, risk reduction on the investment side and changes to the products. Over time, the level of the annual interest rate guarantee will be reduced. In the long term, enduring low interest rates will represent a risk for products with guaranteed interest rates running at a loss, and it is therefore important to deliver a return that exceeds the interest rate guarantee associated with the products. Storebrand has therefore adjusted its assets by building a robust portfolio with bonds at amortised cost to achieve the guaranteed interest rate. The performance of the property and equity markets is also considered a significant risk factor that affects the Group's results.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Storebrand is the market leader for the sale of pension solutions to Norwegian businesses. Defined contribution plans are the dominant solution for pension savings in Norway, The market for defined contribution pensions is growing and an increasing number of companies are choosing to increase pension savings for their employees. Storebrand also has a strong challenger role for the sale of pension solutions to Swedish businesses. Continued growth is expected in the Savings segment. Asset management is an important business area in this segment that contributes to growth.
Many businesses are choosing to convert existing defined benefit schemes to defined contribution schemes, which entails the issuance of paid-up policies that reduce the Group's earnings. Some of the companies choose to continue the defined benefit schemes for older employees, and the discontinuation of these schemes will therefore take place gradually over a longer period of time. The Guaranteed Pensions segment is in a long-term discontinuation process.
The loyalty programme for employees of companies who have a pension scheme with Storebrand contributes to growth in banking products and P&C insurance. Sales and advisory services for retail customers who are saving for a pension with Storebrand will be an important area of focus in the future. This contributes to expected growth within the Savings and Insurance segment.
The cost performance must be adapted to the earnings performance, and a target has been set that combined nominal costs shall be lower in 2018 compared with the level at the end of 2015. Storebrand will still make selected investments in growth. The partnership with Cognizant is expected to provide lower costs for the Group in the coming years. Cognizant will also contribute innovation and digital development that will provide better and more efficient customer service. There is margin pressure within the segments Savings and Insurance. Cost reductions and adaptations in the business will therefore establish a good foundation for profitable growth in the future.
Lysaker, 26 April 2016 Board of directors Storebrand Livsforsikring AS
Storebrand Livsforsikring Group Statement of Comprehensive income
| 01.01-31.03 | Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| NOK million | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Technical account: | |||
| Gross premiums written | 7,617 | 7,357 | 22,770 |
| Reinsurance premiums ceded | -41 | -23 | -107 |
| Premium reserves transferred from other companies | 451 | 670 | 1,835 |
| Premiums for own account | 8,027 | 8,004 | 24,497 |
| Income from investments in subsidiaries, associated companies and joint-controlled companies | 37 | 22 | 121 |
| Interest income and dividends etc. from financial assets | 1,853 | 1,789 | 7,138 |
| Net operating income from real estate | 246 | 238 | 829 |
| Changes in investment value | 1,839 | 1,580 | -4,500 |
| Realised gains and losses on investments | 1,259 | 1,931 | 4,762 |
| Total net income from investments in the collective portfolio | 5,234 | 5,560 | 8,349 |
| Income from investments in subsidiaries, associated companies and joint-controlled companies | 4 | 2 | 13 |
| Interest income and dividends etc. from financial assets | -5 | -43 | 216 |
| Net operating income from real estate | 20 | 18 | 70 |
| Changes in investment value | -3,320 | 8,179 | 732 |
| Realised gains and losses on investments | 341 | 364 | 3,462 |
| Total net income from investments in the investment selection portfolio | -2,960 | 8,520 | 4,493 |
| Other insurance related income | 499 | 443 | 1,694 |
| Gross claims paid | -4,478 | -4,642 | -17,693 |
| Claims paid - reinsurance | 2 | 3 | 29 |
| Gross change in claims reserve | -316 | -131 | -140 |
| Premium reserves etc. transferred to other companies | -2,997 | -4,157 | -6,698 |
| Claims for own account | -7,788 | -8,927 | -24,502 |
| To (from) premium reserve, gross | -3,789 | 1,299 | 451 |
| To/from additional statutory reserves | 187 | 211 | -358 |
| Change in value adjustment fund | -193 | -41 | 1,295 |
| Change in premium fund, deposit fund and the pension surplus fund | -3 | -3 | -9 |
| To/from technical reserves for non-life insurance business | -29 | -39 | -40 |
| Change in conditional bonus | 2,249 | -1,033 | 3,050 |
| Transfer of additional statutory reserves and value adjustment fund from other insurance companies/pension funds | -25 | -57 | |
| Changes in insurance obligations recognised in the Profit and Loss Account - contractual obligations | -1,579 | 369 | 4,332 |
| Change in premium reserve | 511 | -12,214 | -16,011 |
| Change in other provisions | 443 | ||
| Changes in insurance obligations recognised in the Profit and Loss Account - investment portfolio separately | 511 | -11,771 | -16,011 |
| Profit on investment result | -329 | ||
| Risk result allocated to insurance contracts | -53 | ||
| Other allocation of profit | 1 | -6 | |
| Uanallocated profit | -964 | -1,100 | |
| Funds allocated to insurance contracts | -964 | -1,101 | -388 |
| Management expenses | -97 | -93 | -388 |
| Selling expenses | -196 | -179 | -808 |
| Change in pre-paid direct selling expenses | -10 | -2 | -1 |
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Storebrand Livsforsikring Group Statement of Comprehensive income continue
| 01.01 - 31.03 | Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| NOK million | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Insurance-related administration expenses (incl. commissions for reinsurance received) | -348 | -390 | -1,523 |
| Insurance-related operating expenses | -651 | -664 | -2,720 |
| Other insurance related expenses | -97 | -118 | -416 |
| Technical insurance profit | 231 | 315 | -672 |
| Non-technical account | |||
| Income from investments in subsidiaries, associated companies and joint-controlled companies | 5 | 5 | 77 |
| Interest income and dividends etc. from financial assets | 78 | 80 | 261 |
| Net operating income from real estate | -3 | 21 | 225 |
| Changes in investment value | 58 | 20 | -106 |
| Realised gains and losses on investments | -10 | 22 | 99 |
| Net income from investments in company portfolio | 128 | 147 | 556 |
| Other income | 144 | 100 | 381 |
| Management expenses | -7 | -6 | -22 |
| Other costs | -303 | -284 | -1,049 |
| Management expenses and other costs linked to the company portfolio | -310 | -291 | -1,072 |
| Profit or loss on non-technical account | -38 | -43 | -134 |
| Profit before tax | 194 | 272 | -806 |
| Tax costs | -70 | -66 | 1,967 |
| Profit before other comprehensive income | 123 | 206 | 1,161 |
| Change in actuarial assumptions | -7 | -6 | -126 |
| Change in value adjustment reserve own buildings | 22 | -39 | 180 |
| Profit/loss cash flow hedging | -9 | -19 | 27 |
| Adjustment of insurance liabilities | -22 | 39 | -180 |
| Tax on other profit elements not to be classified to profit/loss | 5 | 32 | |
| Total other profit elements not to be classified to profit/loss | -16 | -20 | -67 |
| Translation differences | -238 | -227 | 750 |
| Total other profit elements that may be classified to profit /loss | -238 | -227 | 750 |
| Total other profit elements | -255 | -246 | 683 |
| TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | -131 | -40 | 1,844 |
| Profit is attributable to: | |||
| Minority share of profit | 117 | 191 | 964 |
| Majority share of profit | 6 | 15 | 197 |
| Comprehensive income is attributable to: | |||
| Minority share of profit | -136 | -52 | 1,640 |
| Majority share of profit | 5 | 12 | 204 |
Storebrand Livsforsikring Group Statement of financial position
| NOK million | 31.03.2016 | 31.03.2015 | 31.12.2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| ASSETS IN COMPANY PORTFOLIO | |||
| Goodwill | 814 | 747 | 837 |
| Other intangible assets | 4,363 | 4,350 | 4,602 |
| Total intangible assets | 5,177 | 5,097 | 5,439 |
| Real estate at fair value | 51 | 645 | 335 |
| Real estate for own use | 68 | ||
| Equities and units in subsidiaries, associated companies and joint-controlled companies | 251 | 301 | 255 |
| Lendings | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Bonds at amortised cost | 2,686 | 1,797 | 2,674 |
| Equities and other units at fair value | 78 | 101 | 87 |
| Bonds and other fixed-income securities at fair value | 19,903 | 22,464 | 22,604 |
| Derivatives at fair value | 1,206 | 882 | 1,264 |
| Other financial assets | 2,749 | 523 | 294 |
| Total investments | 26,926 | 26,784 | 27,513 |
| Reinsurance share of insurance obligations | 113 | 283 | 112 |
| Receivables in connection with direct business transactions | 1,174 | 1,163 | 2,596 |
| Receivables in connection with reinsurance transactions | 8 | 8 | 11 |
| Receivables with group company | 64 | 67 | 64 |
| Other receivables | 4,789 | 1,231 | 1,822 |
| Total receivables | 6,035 | 2,469 | 4,494 |
| Tangible fixed assets | 457 | 390 | 462 |
| Cash, bank | 2,951 | 2,293 | 2,117 |
| Tax assets | 474 | 551 | |
| Other assets designated according to type | 782 | 683 | 789 |
| Total other assets | 4,665 | 3,366 | 3,919 |
| Pre-paid direct selling expenses | 535 | 495 | 557 |
| Other pre-paid costs and income earned and not received | 138 | 286 | 106 |
| Total pre-paid costs and income earned and not received | 673 | 781 | 663 |
| Total assets in company portfolio | 43,589 | 38,781 | 42,139 |
| Assets in customer portfolios | |||
| Real estate at fair value | 19,963 | 19,533 | 22,035 |
| Real estate for own use | 2,706 | 2,416 | 2,732 |
| Equities and units in subsidiaries, associated companies and joint-controlled companies | 1,633 | 1,007 | 1,320 |
| Loans to and securities issued by subsidiaries, associated companies | 40 | 11 | 41 |
| Bonds held to maturity | 15,894 | 15,186 | 15,648 |
| Bonds at amortised cost | 71,746 | 61,667 | 73,434 |
| Lendings | 7,634 | 3,400 | 6,017 |
| Equities and other units at fair value | 18,150 | 29,500 | 22,737 |
| Bonds and other fixed-income securities at fair value | 138,274 | 142,619 | 135,733 |
| Financial derivatives at fair value | 4,678 | 4,985 | 2,978 |
| Other financial assets | 7,907 | 5,147 | 3,900 |
| Total investments in collective portfolio | 288,624 | 285,471 | 286,575 |
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| NOK million | 31.03.2016 | 31.03.2015 | 31.12.2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate at fair value | 1,986 | 1,602 | 2,045 |
| Real estate for own use | 173 | 123 | 156 |
| Equities and units in subsidiaries, associated companies and joint-controlled companies | 181 | 93 | 146 |
| Equities and other units at fair value | 96,718 | 92,410 | 101,739 |
| Bonds and other fixed-income securities at fair value | 26,741 | 23,450 | 25,920 |
| Financial derivatives at fair value | 557 | 52 | 9 |
| Other financial assets | 395 | 356 | 264 |
| Total investments in investment selection portfolio | 126,751 | 118,086 | 130,279 |
| Total assets in customer portfolio | 415,375 | 403,558 | 416,854 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 458,964 | 442,338 | 458,994 |
| Equity and liabilities | |||
| Share capital | 3,540 | 3,540 | 3,540 |
| Share premium | 9,711 | 9,711 | 9,711 |
| Total paid in equity | 13,251 | 13,251 | 13,251 |
| Risk equalisation fund | 137 | 835 | 142 |
| Other earned equity | 9,593 | 7,376 | 9,724 |
| Minority's share of equity | 127 | 425 | 576 |
| Total earned equity | 9,857 | 8,637 | 10,442 |
| Perpetual subordinated loan capital | 2,808 | 4,011 | 2,829 |
| Dated subordinated loan capital | 3,207 | 2,440 | 3,158 |
| Hybrid tier 1 capital | 1,503 | 1,503 | 1,503 |
| Total subordinated loan capital and hybrid tier 1 capital | 7,519 | 7,953 | 7,489 |
| Premium reserves | 265,233 | 253,512 | 264,937 |
| Additional statutory reserves | 5,090 | 4,881 | 5,160 |
| Market value adjustment reserve | 4,713 | 5,856 | 4,520 |
| Claims allocation | 1,484 | 1,145 | 1,168 |
| Premium fund, deposit fund and the pension surplus fund | 2,528 | 2,565 | 2,713 |
| Conditional bonus | 7,034 | 11,787 | 9,336 |
| Unallocated profit to insurance contracts | 964 | 1,509 | |
| Other technical reserve | 685 | 664 | 655 |
| Total insurance obligations in life insurance - contractual obligations | 287,732 | 281,918 | 288,488 |
| Premium reserve | 126,950 | 117,753 | 129,741 |
| Claims allocation | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total insurance obligations in life insurance - investment portfolio separately | 126,951 | 117,754 | 129,742 |
| Pension liabilities etc. | 216 | 285 | 217 |
| Deffered tax | 192 | 1,700 | 200 |
| Other provisions for liabilities | 1 | 67 | 76 |
| Total provisions for liabilities | 409 | 2,052 | 493 |
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| NOK million | 31.03.2016 | 31.03.2015 | 31.12.2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities in connection with direct insurance | 1,159 | 1,557 | 1,356 |
| Liabilities in connection with reinsurance | 16 | 36 | 29 |
| Financial derivatives | 844 | 2,310 | 3,020 |
| Liabilities to group companies | 17 | 6 | 38 |
| Other liabilities | 10,654 | 6,218 | 4,041 |
| Total liabilities | 12,690 | 10,127 | 8,484 |
| Other accrued expenses and received, unearned income | 556 | 647 | 605 |
| Total accrued expenses and received, unearned income | 556 | 647 | 605 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 458,964 | 442,338 | 458,994 |
Storebrand Livsforsikring Group Statement of change in equity
| Majority's share of equity | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share | Share | Total paid | Risk equali | Minority | Total | ||
| NOK million | capital | premium | in equity | sation fund | Other equity | interests | equity |
| Equity at 31.12.2014 | 3,540 | 9,711 | 13,251 | 829 | 7,432 | 421 | 21,933 |
| Profit for the period | 7 | 184 | 15 | 206 | |||
| Total other profit elements | -243 | -3 | -246 | ||||
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 7 | -59 | 12 | -40 | |||
| Equity transactions with owner: | |||||||
| Group contributions | -9 | -9 | |||||
| Other | 2 | 2 | |||||
| Equity at 31.03.2015 | 3,540 | 9,711 | 13,251 | 836 | 7,376 | 425 | 21,887 |
| Profit for the period | -686 | 1,651 | 197 | 1,161 | |||
| Total other profit elements | 676 | 7 | 683 | ||||
| Total comprehensive income for the period | -686 | 2,326 | 204 | 1,844 | |||
| Equity transactions with owner: | |||||||
| Group contributions | -19 | -25 | -44 | ||||
| Derecognition minority | -25 | -25 | |||||
| Other | -16 | -16 | |||||
| Equity at 31.12.2015 | 3,540 | 9,711 | 13,251 | 142 | 9,724 | 576 | 23,693 |
| Profit for the period | -5 | 122 | 6 | 123 | |||
| Total other profit elements | -253 | -2 | -255 | ||||
| Total comprehensive income for the period | -5 | -131 | 5 | -131 | |||
| Equity transactions with owner: | |||||||
| Derecognition minority | -453 | -453 | |||||
| Equity at 31.03.2016 | 3,540 | 9,711 | 13,251 | 137 | 9,593 | 127 | 23,108 |
Storebrand Livsforsikring Statement of cash flow 1. January - 31. March
| Storebrand Livsforsikring Group |
Storebrand Livsforsikring AS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2016 | NOK million | 2015 | 2016 |
| Cash flow from operational activities | ||||
| 10,001 | 8,989 | Net received - direct insurance | 7,123 | 7,630 |
| -5,824 | -5,099 | Net claims/benefits paid - direct insurance | -3,025 | -3,210 |
| -3,487 | -2,546.5 | Net receipts/payments - policy transfers | -2,149 | -3,211 |
| -664 | -651 | Net receipts/payments operations | -349 | -363 |
| 1,726 | 3,115 | Net receipts/payments - other operational activities | 6,809 | 1,048 |
| 1,752 | 3,807 | Net cash flow from operational activities before financial assets | 8,409 | 1,893 |
| 1,280 | -1,616 | Net receipts/payments - lendings to customers | -1,616 | 1,280 |
| -4,150 | 2,965 | Net receipts/payments - financial assets | -1,476 | -3,823 |
| 614 | 2,686 | Net receipts/payments - real estate activities | ||
| -2,095 | -4,137 | Net change bank deposits insurance customers | -2,060 | -1,334 |
| -4,352 | -102 | Net cash flow from operational activities from financial assets | -5,152 | -3,877 |
| -2,600 | 3,705 | Net cash flow from operational activities | 3,257 | -1,984 |
| Cash flow from investment activities | ||||
| -344 | Net payments - purchase/capitalisation associated companies | |||
| -12 | -31 | Net receipts/payments - sale/purchase of fixed assets | -43 | -12 |
| -21 | -375 | Net cash flow from investment activities | -43 | -12 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | ||||
| 997 | Payment of subordinated loan capital | 997 | ||
| -116 | Repayment of subordinated loan capital | -116 | ||
| -221 | -41 | Payments - interest on subordinated loan capital | -41 | -221 |
| -9 | Payment of dividend | |||
| 652 | -41 | Net cash flow from financing activities | -41 | 660 |
| -1,969 | 3,289 | Net cash flow for the period | 3,174 | -1,336 |
| 2,383 | 3,391 | of which net cash flow for the period before financial assets | 8,325 | 2,541 |
| -1,969 | 3,289 | Net movement in cash and cash equivalent assets | 3,174 | -1,336 |
| 4,785 | 2,411 | Cash and cash equivalent assets at start of the period | 1,234 | 2,336 |
| 2,816 | 5,700 | Cash and cash equivalent assets at the end of the period | 4,408 | 1,000 |
Storebrand Livsforsikring AS Statement of Comprehensive income
| 01.01 - 31.03 | Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| NOK million | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Technical account: | |||
| Gross premiums written | 5,779 | 5,612 | 16,235 |
| Reinsurance premiums ceded | -5 | -5 | -26 |
| Premium reserves transferred from other companies | 293 | 468 | 1,155 |
| Premiums for own account | 6,066 | 6,074 | 17,364 |
| Income from investments in subsidiaries, associated companies and joint-controlled companies | 495 | 355 | 2,157 |
| of which from investment in real estate companies | 484 | 384 | 2,105 |
| Interest income and dividends etc. from financial assets | 1,209 | 1,219 | 4,945 |
| Changes in investment value | 221 | 86 | -1,201 |
| Realised gains and losses on investments | 647 | 874 | 1,768 |
| Total net income from investments in the collective portfolio | 2,571 | 2,534 | 7,669 |
| Income from investments in subsidiaries, associated companies and joint-controlled companies | 54 | 36 | 223 |
| of which from investment in real estate companies | 54 | 36 | 223 |
| Interest income and dividends etc. from financial assets | -7 | -43 | 203 |
| Changes in investment value | -1,069 | 1,394 | -2,075 |
| Realised gains and losses on investments | 346 | 368 | 3,315 |
| Total net income from investments in the investment selection portfolio | -676 | 1,755 | 1,666 |
| Other insurance related income | 111 | 89 | 388 |
| Gross claims paid | -2,526 | -2,456 | -9,432 |
| Claims paid - reinsurance | 2 | 4 | 17 |
| Gross change in claims reserve | -319 | -134 | -144 |
| Premium reserves etc. transferred to other companies | -2,442 | -3,678 | -4,776 |
| Claims for own account | -5,284 | -6,263 | -14,335 |
| To (from) premium reserve, gross | 278 | 2,312 | -24 |
| To/from additional statutory reserves | 187 | 45 | -358 |
| Change in value adjustment fund | -193 | -41 | 1,295 |
| Change in premium fund, deposit fund and the pension surplus fund | -3 | -3 | -9 |
| To/from technical reserves for non-life insurance business | -29 | -39 | -40 |
| Transfer of additional statutory reserves and value adjustment fund from other insurance companies/pension funds | -25 | -57 | |
| Changes in insurance obligations recognised in the Profit and Loss Account - contractual obligations | 240 | 2,249 | 806 |
| Change in premium reserve | -1,400 | -4,898 | -12,056 |
| Changes in insurance obligations recognised in the Profit and Loss Account - investment portfolio separately | -1,400 | -4,898 | -12,056 |
| Profit on investment result | -329 | ||
| Risk result allocated to insurance contracts | -53 | ||
| Uanallocated profit | -964 | -1,100 | |
| Funds allocated to insurance contracts | -964 | -1,100 | -382 |
| Management expenses | -41 | -36 | -152 |
| Selling expenses | -79 | -83 | -361 |
| Insurance-related administration expenses (incl. commissions for reinsurance received) | -229 | -245 | -974 |
| Insurance-related operating expenses | -349 | -363 | -1,488 |
| Other insurance related expenses after reinsurance share | -84 | -103 | -354 |
| Technical insurance profit | 231 | -27 | -723 |
| Non-technical account | |||
| Income from investments in subsidiaries, associated companies and joint-controlled companies | -201 | 81 | 1,306 |
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| 01.01 - 31.03 | Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| NOK million | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Interest income and dividends etc. from financial assets | 76 | 151 | 522 |
| Changes in investment value | 49 | -8 | -116 |
| Realised gains and losses on investments | 201 | 21 | -297 |
| Net income from investments in company portfolio | 125 | 244 | 1,415 |
| Other income | 7 | 6 | 32 |
| Management expenses | -4 | -3 | -13 |
| Other costs | -64 | -102 | -337 |
| Total management expenses and other costs linked to the company portfolio | -68 | -105 | -350 |
| Profit or loss on non-technical account | 65 | 145 | 1,098 |
| Profit before tax | 295 | 118 | 374 |
| Tax costs | -74 | -17 | 1,814 |
| Profit before other comprehensive income | 221 | 101 | 2,189 |
| Change in actuarial assumptions | -145 | ||
| Profit/loss cash flow hedging | -9 | -19 | 27 |
| Tax on other profit elements not to be classified to profit/loss | 6 | 34 | |
| Total other profit elements not to be classified to profit/loss | -9 | -13 | -84 |
| Tax on other profit elements not to be classified to profit/loss | 6 | 34 | |
| Total other profit elements not to be classified to profit/loss | -9 | -13 | -84 |
| Total other profit elements | -9 | -16 | -91 |
| TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | 212 | 85 | 2,098 |
Storebrand Livsforsikring AS Statement of financial position
| NOK million | 31.03.2016 | 31.03.2015 | 31.12.2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Assets in company portfolio | |||
| Other intangible assets | 184 | 174 | 201 |
| Total intangible assets | 184 | 174 | 201 |
| Equities and units in subsidiaries, associated companies and joint-controlled companies | 13,895 | 10,213 | 16,232 |
| of which investment in real estate companies | 1,033 | ||
| Loans to and securities issued by subsidiaries, associated companies | 6,651 | ||
| Lendings | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Bonds at amortised cost | 2,686 | 1,797 | 2,674 |
| Equities and other units at fair value | 63 | 62 | 64 |
| Bonds and other fixed-income securities at fair value | 10,063 | 9,512 | 9,787 |
| Derivatives at fair value | 1,206 | 880 | 1,264 |
| Other financial assets | 2,747 | 452 | 246 |
| Total investments | 30,662 | 29,568 | 30,268 |
| Reinsurance share of insurance obligations | 113 | 122 | 112 |
| Receivables in connection with direct business transactions | 975 | 915 | 2,469 |
| Receivables in connection with reinsurance transactions | 8 | 5 | 11 |
| Receivables with group company | 64 | 28 | 66 |
| Other receivables | 2,711 | 343 | 129 |
| Total receivables | 3,757 | 1,292 | 2,677 |
| Tangible fixed assets | 13 | 17 | 14 |
| Cash, bank | 1,661 | 548 | 988 |
| Tax assets | 286 | 360 | |
| Total other assets | 1,961 | 565 | 1,363 |
| Other pre-paid costs and income earned and not received | 35 | 41 | 12 |
| Total pre-paid costs and income earned and not received | 35 | 41 | 12 |
| Total assets in company portfolio | 36,712 | 31,763 | 34,632 |
| Assets in customer portfolios | |||
| Equities and units in subsidiaries, associated companies and joint-controlled companies | 22,714 | 20,395 | 22,149 |
| of which investment in real estate companies | 21,352 | 19,700 | 21,352 |
| Bonds held to maturity | 15,894 | 15,186 | 15,648 |
| Bonds at amortised cost | 71,746 | 61,667 | 73,434 |
| Lendings | 7,634 | 3,400 | 6,017 |
| Equities and other units at fair value | 9,966 | 16,560 | 12,226 |
| Bonds and other fixed-income securities at fair value | 51,569 | 61,778 | 48,114 |
| Financial derivatives at fair value | 870 | 298 | 225 |
| Other financial assets | 4,060 | 2,491 | 2,002 |
| Total investments in collective portfolio | 184,452 | 181,774 | 179,815 |
| Equities and units in subsidiaries, associated companies and joint-controlled companies | 2,708 | 1,903 | 2,424 |
| of which investment in real estate companies | 2,424 | 1,903 | 2,424 |
| Equities and other units at fair value | 31,439 | 27,065 | 32,041 |
| Bonds and other fixed-income securities at fair value | 20,364 | 17,807 | 19,747 |
| Financial derivatives at fair value | 557 | 52 | 9 |
| Other financial assets | 181 | 238 | 179 |
| Total investments in investment selection portfolio | 55,249 | 47,066 | 54,400 |
| Total assets in customer portfolios | 239,701 | 228,840 | 234,215 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 276,413 | 260,604 | 268,846 |
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| NOK million | 31.03.2016 | 31.03.2015 | 31.12.2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity and liabilities | |||
| Share capital | 3,540 | 3,540 | 3,540 |
| Share premium | 9,711 | 9,711 | 9,711 |
| Total paid in equity | 13,251 | 13,251 | 13,251 |
| Risk equalisation fund | 137 | 835 | 142 |
| Other earned equity | 10,062 | 7,139 | 9,845 |
| Total earned equity | 10,199 | 7,974 | 9,987 |
| Perpetual subordinated loan capital | 2,096 | 3,360 | 2,096 |
| Dated subordinated loan capital | 3,207 | 2,440 | 3,158 |
| Hybrid tier 1 capital | 1,503 | 1,503 | 1,503 |
| Total subordinated loan capital and hybrid tier 1 capital | 6,807 | 7,302 | 6,756 |
| Premium reserves | 165,504 | 163,160 | 165,921 |
| Additional statutory reserves | 5,090 | 5,048 | 5,160 |
| Market value adjustment reserve | 4,713 | 5,856 | 4,520 |
| Claims allocation | 1,357 | 1,028 | 1,038 |
| Premium fund, deposit fund and the pension surplus fund | 2,528 | 2,565 | 2,713 |
| Unallocated profit to insurance contracts | 964 | 1,100 | |
| Other technical reserve | 685 | 664 | 655 |
| Total insurance obligations in life insurance - contractual obligations | 180,841 | 179,421 | 180,006 |
| Premium reserves | 55,292 | 46,785 | 53,894 |
| Claims allocation | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total insurance obligations in life insurance - investment portfolio separately | 55,293 | 46,786 | 53,894 |
| Pension liabilities etc. | 196 | 174 | 196 |
| Deferred tax | 1,499 | ||
| Other provisions for liabilities | 76 | ||
| Total provisions for liabilities | 196 | 1,673 | 271 |
| Liabilities in connection with direct insurance | 820 | 969 | 935 |
| Liabilities in connection with reinsurance | 3 | ||
| Financial derivatives | 148 | 1,150 | 1,797 |
| Liabilities to group companies | 1,713 | 9 | 50 |
| Other liabilities | 6,919 | 1,859 | 1,647 |
| Total liabilities | 9,600 | 3,990 | 4,429 |
| Other accrued expenses and received, unearned income | 227 | 207 | 251 |
| Total accrued expenses and received, unearned income | 227 | 207 | 251 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 276,413 | 260,604 | 268,846 |
Storebrand Livsforsikring AS Statement of change in equity
| Share | Total | Risk | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK million | Share capital 1) | premium reserve | paid in equity | equalisation fund | Other equity2) | Total equity |
| Equity at 31.12.2014 | 3,540 | 9,711 | 13,251 | 828 | 7,061 | 21,140 |
| Profit for the period | 7 | 94 | 94 | |||
| Total other profit elements | -16 | -16 | ||||
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 7 | 78 | 85 | |||
| Equity at 31.03.2015 | 3,540 | 9,711 | 13,251 | 835 | 7,139 | 21,225 |
| Profit for the period | -686 | 2,875 | 2,189 | |||
| Total other profit elements | -91 | -91 | ||||
| Total comprehensive income for the period | -686 | 2,785 | 2,098 | |||
| Equity transactions with owner: | ||||||
| Other | -1 | -1 | ||||
| Equity at 31.12.2015 | 3,540 | 9,711 | 13,251 | 142 | 9,845 | 23,238 |
| Profit for the period | -5 | 226 | 221 | |||
| Total other profit elements | -9 | -9 | ||||
| Total comprehensive income for the period | -5 | 217 | 212 | |||
| Equity at 31.03.2016 | 3,540 | 9,711 | 13,251 | 137 | 10,062 | 23,450 |
1) 35 404 200 shares of NOK 100 par value.
2) Changed accounting principles, see note 1.
Notes to the interim accounts
Accounting policies Note
01
The Group's interim financial statements include Storebrand Livsforsikring AS, subsidiaries and associated companies. The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the "Regulation on the annual accounts etc. of insurance companies" for the parent company and the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The interim financial statements do not contain all the information that is required in full annual financial statements.
A description of the accounting policies applied in the preparation of the financial statements is provided in the 2015 annual report, and the interim financial statements are prepared with respect to these accounting policies.
There is none new or amended accounting standards that entered into effect as at 1 January 2016 that have caused significant effects on Storebrand's interim financial statements.
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With the exception of the handling of security reserves, the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting principles that were used in the annual financial statements for 2015. The new Annual Financial Statement Regulations that entered into force on 1 January 2016 entail that provisions for security reserves shall no longer be made in the company's financial statements. The change is handled as a change in accounting principle and security reserves are now included as equity in the company. Provisions are made for related deferred tax. Comparable figures have been restated.
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Storebrand Livsforsikring AS
| 01.01.2015 | Year 2015 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | Security | Revised | Reported | Security | Revised | ||
| NOK million | figures | provisions | figures | figures | provisions | figures | |
| To/from technical reserves for non-life insurance business | -10 | 10 | -4 | 4 | |||
| Profit before tax | 109 | 10 | 118 | 371 | 4 | 374 | |
| Tax costs | -15 | -2 | -17 | 1,815 | -1 | 1,814 | |
| Profit before other comprehensive income | 94 | 7 | 101 | 2,186 | 3 | 2,189 |
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
Storebrand Livsforsikring AS
| 01.01.2015 31.03.2015 |
31.12.2015 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | Security | Revised | Reported | Security | Revised | Reported | Security | Revised | |
| figures | provisions | figures | figures | provisions | figures | figures | provisions | figures | |
| NOK million | |||||||||
| Tax assets | 88 | -48 | 40 | 400 | -48 | 351 | |||
| Reinsurance share of insurance | 19 | -19 | 19 | -19 | 18 | -18 | |||
| obligations | |||||||||
| Total assets | 257,537 | -67 | 257,470 | 260,623 | -19 | 260,604 | 268,903 | -66 | 268,837 |
| Egenkapital og gjeld | |||||||||
| Other earned equity | 6,946 | 106 | 7,051 | 386 | 213 | 599 | 386 | 109 | 495 |
| Total earned equity | 7,774 | 106 | 7,880 | 422 | 213 | 635 | 422 | 109 | 531 |
| Other technical reserve | 173 | -173 | 182 | -182 | 175 | -175 | |||
| Total insurance obligations in life | 181,048 | -173 | 180,875 | 179,603 | -182 | 179,421 | 1,094 | -175 | 920 |
| insurance - contractual obligations | |||||||||
| Deferred tax | 1,458 | -50 | |||||||
| Total provisions for liabilities | 1,632 | -50 | |||||||
| Total equity and liabilities | 257,537 | -67 | 257,470 | 260,623 | -19 | 260,604 | 268,903 | -66 | 268,837 |
Note 02
Estimates
In preparing the Group's financial statements the management are required to make estimates, judgements and assumptions of uncertain amounts. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis and are based on historical experience and expectations of future events and represent the management's best judgement at the time the financial statements were prepared. Actual results may differ from these estimates
A description of the most critical estimates and judgements that can affect recognised amounts appears in the 2015 annual financial statements in note 2, strengthening longevity reserves for Storebrand Life Insurance, in note 3, insurance risk, in note 7 and valuation of financial instruments at fair value is described in note 13 and interim financial statements note 9 solvency II.
Note 03
Segments – result by business area
Storebrand´s operation include the business areas Savings, Insurance, Guaranted Pension and other.
CHANGES IN SEGMENT REPORTING
From Q2 2015, certain subsidiaries in Norway and Sweden changed from the segment Other to Savings. The results of the other subsidiaries are also previously shown as net results, but is modified to show the gross results. Historical figures have been restated.
SAVINGS
Consists of products that include long-term saving for retirement with no explicit long-term interest rate guarantees. The area includes fundbased insurance (Unit Linked and defined contribution pensions) to individuals and companies in Norway and Sweden. In addition also includes certain other subsidiaries.
INSURANCE
Insurance is responsible for the group's insurance risk products. The unit provides personal risk products in the Norwegian and Swedish retail market and employee- and pension-related insurances in the Norwegian and Swedish corporate market
GUARANTEED PENSION
Guaranteed pension consists of products that include long-term saving for retirement, where customers have a guaranteed return or performance of savings funds. The area includes defined contribution pensions in Norway and Sweden, paid-up policies and individual capital and pension insurances.
OTHER
Under the category 'Other', the performance of the company's portfolios in Storebrand Livsforsikring and SPP are reported. It also includes results related to operations in subsidiaries including BenCo, which through Nordben and Euroben offer pension products to multi-national companies.
RECONCILIATION WITH THE OFFICIAL PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNTING
Results in the segments are reconciled with the corporate results before amortization and write-downs of intangible assets. The corporate profit and loss account includes gross income and gross costs linked to both the insurance customers and owners. In addition are the savings element in premium income and in costs related to insurance. The various segments are to a large extent followed up in the follow-up of net profit margins, including follow-up of risk and administration results. The result lines that are used in segment reporting will therefore not be identical with the result lines in the corporate profit and loss account.
RESULT BY BUSINESS AREA
| 01.01 - 31.03 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| NOK million | 2016 | 2015 | Year 2015 |
| Savings | 111 | 85 | 395 |
| Insurance | 71 | 148 | 379 |
| Guaranteed pension | 15 | 236 | 329 |
| Other | 99 | 52 | 241 |
| Profit before amortisation and provision longevity | 297 | 521 | 1,344 |
| Provision longevity | 0 | -154 | -1,764 |
| Profit before amortisation | 297 | 366 | -420 |
| Amortisation intangible assets | -103 | -94 | -386 |
| Profit before tax | 194 | 272 | -806 |
SEGMENT INFORMATION AS AT 31.03
| Savings | Insurance | Guaranteed pension | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK million | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | |
| Fee and administration income | 355 | 343 | 404 | 432 | |||
| Risk result life & pensions | -2 | -4 | 4 | 16 | |||
| Insurance premiums f.o.a. | 687 | 645 | |||||
| Claims f.o.a. | -540 | -471 | |||||
| Operational cost | -242 | -255 | -107 | -96 | -271 | -277 | |
| Financial result | 31 | 70 | |||||
| Profit before profit sharing | 111 | 84 | 71 | 148 | 137 | 171 | |
| Net profit sharing | -122 | 64 | |||||
| Profit before amortisation and provision longevity | 111 | 85 | 71 | 148 | 15 | 236 | |
| Provision longevity | -154 | ||||||
| Profit before amortisation | 111 | 85 | 71 | 148 | 15 | 81 | |
| Amortisation of intangible assets | |||||||
| Profit before tax | 111 | 85 | 71 | 148 | 15 | 81 |
| Other | Storebrand Livsforsikring | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group | |||||
| NOK million | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | |
| Fee and administration income | 22 | 36 | 781 | 811 | |
| Risk result life & pensions | 22 | -4 | 24 | 9 | |
| Insurance premiums f.o.a. | 687 | 645 | |||
| Claims f.o.a. | -540 | -471 | |||
| Operational cost | -14 | -16 | -634 | -645 | |
| Financial result | 70 | 39 | 101 | 109 | |
| Profit before profit sharing | 99 | 54 | 419 | 458 | |
| Net profit sharing | -2 | -122 | 63 | ||
| Profit before amortisation and provision longevity | 99 | 52 | 297 | 521 | |
| Provision longevity | -154 | ||||
| Profit before amortisation | 99 | 52 | 297 | 366 | |
| Amortisation of intangible assets | -103 | -94 | |||
| Profit before tax | 99 | 52 | 194 | 272 |
RESTATEMENT OF COMPARATIVE FIGURES
| Q1 2015 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| NOK million | Reported | Change in | Revised |
| figures | segment | figures | |
| Savings | 81 | 4 | 85 |
| Insurance | 148 | 148 | |
| Guaranteed pension | 236 | 236 | |
| Other | 56 | -4 | 52 |
| Profit before amortisation and provision longevity | 521 | 0 | 521 |
| Provision longevity | -154 | -154 | |
| Profit before amortisation | 366 | 0 | 366 |
| Amortisation intangible assets | -94 | -94 | |
| Profit before tax | 272 | 0 | 272 |
Financial market risk and insurance risk Note
04
Risks are described in the annual report for 20154 in note 7 (Insurance risk), note 8 (Financial market risk), note 9 (Liquidity risk), note 10 (Lending and counterparty risk), note 11 (Credit exposure), note 12 (Concentration of risk).
Market risk means changes in the value of assets as a result of unexpected volatility or changes in prices on the financial markets. It also refers to the risk that the value of the insurance liability develops differently to that of the assets.
The most significant market risks for Storebrand are share market risk, credit risk, property price risk, interest rate risk and exchange rate risk. For the life insurance companies, the financial assets are invested in a variety of sub-portfolios. Market risk affects Storebrand's income and profit differently in the different portfolios. There are three main types of sub-portfolio: company portfolios, customer portfolios without a guarantee and customer portfolios with a guarantee.
The market risk in the company portfolios and the subsidiaries that are not life insurance companies or included in the customer portfolios has a direct impact on Storebrand's profit.
The market risk in customer portfolios without a guarantee is at the customers' risk and expense, meaning Storebrand is not directly affected by changes in value. Nevertheless, changes in value do affect Storebrand's profit indirectly. Income is based largely on the size of the reserves, while the costs tend to be fixed. Lower returns on the financial market than expected will therefore have a negative effect on Storebrand's income and profit.
For customer portfolios with a guarantee, the net risk for Storebrand will be lower than the gross market risk. The extent of measures to reduce risk depends on several factors, the most important being the size and flexibility of the customer buffers and level and duration of the return guarantee. If the investment return is not sufficiently high to meet the guaranteed interest rate, the shortfall will be met by using customer buffers in the form of risk capital built up from previous years' surpluses. Risk capital primarily consists of unrealised gains, additional statutory reserves and conditional bonuses. The owner is responsible for meeting any shortfall that cannot be covered. For guaranteed customer portfolios, the risk is affected by changes in the interest rate level. Falling interest rates are positive for the investment return in the short term due to price appreciation for bonds, but negative in the long term because it reduces the probability of achieving a return higher than the guarantee.
The equity market has been turbulent during the first quarter. In mid-February, most equity markets were down more than 10 per cent, however much of this fall was later reversed such that the global index fell 2 per cent in the first quarter. The credit market has experienced a similar trend with an increase and then subsequent decrease in credit spreads. Interest rates have fallen during the first quarter. The 10-year interest swap rate has fallen approximately 0.5 per cent in both Norway and Sweden. Short-term interest rates have also fallen, driven by new interest rate cuts by the central banks. Both the Norwegian and Swedish central bank rates were lowered to record-low levels during the first quarter and are currently at 0.5 per cent and minus 0.5 per cent, respectively.
The interest rate sensitivity (duration) of the investments has increased somewhat during the first quarter in both Norway and Sweden. Other than this, there have been minor changes in investment allocations.
For guaranteed portfolios in Norway, the return was positive in the first quarter, and adequate in relation to what has been used as the basis for the plan for the strengthening of reserves. Customer buffers (market value adjustment reserves,additional reserves) have also been strengthened somewhat. Lower interest rates have resulted in an increase in the excess value of bonds that are assessed at amortised cost. Guaranteed portfolios in Sweden have also had positive returns, but lower interest rates have resulted in the increased value of the liabilities being greater than the increased value of assets. This has given a negative financial result and a reduction in customer buffers (conditional bonus).
Insurance risk is the risk of higher than expected payments and/or unfavourable changes in the value of an insurance liability due to the actual development differing from what was expected when premiums or provisions were calculated. Most of the Group's insurance risk is related to life insurance. Longevity is the greatest risk, since longer life expectancy entails that guaranteed benefits must be paid for a longer period of time. There is also risk related to disability and death. Insurance risk remains largely unchanged throughout the first quarter.
Note 05
Liquidty risk
SPECIFICATION OF SUBORDINATED LOAN CAPITAL
| 1,503 |
|---|
| 999 |
| 1,097 |
| 712 |
| 3,207 |
| 7,519 |
| 7,489 |
Note 06
Valuation of financial instruments and real estate
The Group categorises financial instruments valued at fair value on three different levels. Criteria for the categorisation and processes associated with valuing are described in more detail in note 13 in the financial statements for 2015.
The levels express the differing degrees of liquidity and different measurement methods used. The company has established valuation models to gather information from a wide range of well-informed sources with a view to minimising the uncertainty of valuations.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT AMORTISED COST
| Fair value | Fair value | Book value | Book value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK million | 31.03.16 | 31.12.15 | 31.03.16 | 31.12.15 |
| Financial assets | ||||
| Lending to customers | 7,630 | 6,016 | 7,635 | 6,019 |
| Bonds held to maturity | 18,036 | 17,578 | 15,693 | 15,648 |
| Bonds classified as loans and receivables | 84,295 | 84,758 | 74,634 | 76,107 |
| Financial liabilities | ||||
| Subordinated loan capital | 7,453 | 7,432 | 7,519 | 7,324 |
VALUATION OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND REAL ESTATE AT FAIR VALUE STOREBRAND LIVSFORSIKRING GROUP
| Observable | Non-observable | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quoted prices | assumptions | assumptions | Total | Total | |
| NOK million | (level 1) | (level 2) | (level 3) | 31.03.2016 | 31.12.2015 |
| Assets | |||||
| Equities and units | |||||
| - Equities | 15,434 | 551 | 1,229 | 17,214 | 20,651 |
| - Fund units | 254 | 88,970 | 8,181 | 97,404 | 103,550 |
| - Real estate fund | 329 | 329 | 362 | ||
| Total equities and units | 15,687 | 89,521 | 9,739 | 114,947 | |
| Total equities and units 31.12.15 | 17,890 | 94,444 | 12,228 | 124,563 | |
| Bonds and other fixed income securities | |||||
| - Government and government guaranteed bonds | 31,190 | 21,698 | 52,888 | 50,121 | |
| - Credit bonds | 29 | 24,374 | 291 | 24,694 | 25,784 |
| - Mortgage and asset backed bonds | 44,425 | 44,425 | 44,415 | ||
| - Supranational and agency | 44 | 4,506 | 4,550 | 5,501 | |
| - Bond funds | 813 | 57,547 | 58,360 | 58,437 | |
| Total bonds and other fixed income securities | 32,076 | 152,550 | 291 | 184,917 | |
| Total bonds and other fixed income securities | 184,257 | ||||
| 31.12.15 | |||||
| Derivatives: | |||||
| - Interest rate derivatives | 4,422 | 4,422 | 1,775 | ||
| - Currency derivatives | 1,175 | 1,175 | -544 | ||
| Total derivatives | 5,597 | 5,597 | |||
| - derivatives with a positive market value | 6,441 | 6,441 | |||
| - derivatives with a negative market value | -844 | -844 | |||
| Total derivatives 31.12.15 | 1,232 | ||||
| Real estate: | |||||
| - real estate at fair value | 22,000 | 22,000 | 24,415 | ||
| - real estate for own use | 2,878 | 2,878 | 2,887 | ||
| Total real estate | 24,879 | 24,879 | |||
| Total real estate 31.12.15 | 27,302 | 27,302 |
There is no significant movement between level 1 and level 2 in this quarter.
MOVEMENT LEVEL 3
| Real | Real estate | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOK million | Equities | Fund units | estate fund | Credit bonds | Real estate | for own use |
| Book value 01.01 | 2,414 | 9,359 | 952 | 339 | 26,419 | 2,583 |
| Net profit/loss | -103 | -626 | -20 | -14 | 9 | 2 |
| Supply/disposal | -187 | 167 | 156 | 8 | ||
| Sales/overdue/settlement | -929 | -684 | -13 | -49 | -2,863 | |
| To quoted prices and observable assumptions | -2 | |||||
| Translation differences | -15 | -73 | -8 | -114 | -38 | |
| Other | 396 | 18 | ||||
| Book value 31.03.16 | 1,180 | 8,141 | 919 | 269 | 24,002 | 2,574 |
SENSITIVITY ASSESSMENTS
Sensitivity assessments of investments on level 3 are described in note 13 in the 2015 annual financial statements. There is no significant change in sensitivity in this quarter.
STOREBRAND LIVSFORSIKRING AS
| Observable | Non-observable | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quoted prices | assumptions | assumptions | Total | Total | |
| NOK million | (level 1) | (level 2) | (level 3) | 31.03.2016 | 31.12.2015 |
| Assets | |||||
| Equities and units | |||||
| - Equities | 11,673 | 124 | 750 | 12,547 | 14,114 |
| - Fund units | 22,551 | 6,040 | 28,591 | 29,855 | |
| - Real estate fund | 329 | 329 | 362 | ||
| Total equities and units | 11,673 | 22,676 | 7,118 | 41,467 | |
| Total equities and units 31.12.15 | 26,236 | 9,742 | 44,330 | ||
| Bonds and other fixed income securities | |||||
| - Government and government guaranteed bonds | 16,964 | 16,964 | 13,215 | ||
| - Credit bonds | 8,364 | 57 | 8,421 | 8,908 | |
| - Mortgage and asset backed bonds | 10,633 | 10,633 | 10,623 | ||
| - Supranational and agency | 483 | 483 | 511 | ||
| - Bond funds | 45,495 | 45,495 | 44,390 | ||
| Total bonds and other fixed income securities | 16,964 | 64,976 | 57 | 81,996 | |
| Total bonds and other fixed income securities | |||||
| 31.12.15 | 77,647 | ||||
| Derivatives: | |||||
| - Interest rate derivatives | 1,473 | 1,473 | 178 | ||
| - Currency derivatives | 1,012 | 1,012 | -476 | ||
| Total derivatives | 2,485 | 2,485 | |||
| - derivatives with a positive market value | 2,633 | 2,633 | |||
| - derivatives with a negative market value | -148 | -148 | |||
| Total derivatives 31.12.15 | -298 | -298 |
MOVEMENT LEVEL 3
| Book value 31.03.16 | 750 | 6,040 | 329 | 57 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales/overdue/settlement | -928 | -321 | -13 | -14 |
| Supply/disposal | 123 | |||
| Net profit/loss | -102 | -584 | -20 | -9 |
| Book value 01.01 | 1,780 | 6,822 | 362 | 80 |
| NOK million | Equities | Fund units | estate fund | Credit bonds |
| Real |
Note 07
Tax
The tax expenses have been estimated based upon an expected effective tax rate per legal entity for the year of 2016. There will be uncertainty associated with these estimates.
The tax rate for the group will vary from quarter to quarter depending on the individual legal entities' contribution to earnings.
Contigent liabilities Note 08
| Storebrand Livsforsikring | Storebrand | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group | Livsforsikring AS | |||
| NOK million | 31.03.2016 | 31.12.2015 | 31.03.2016 | 31.12.2015 |
| Uncalled residual liabilities concerning Limitied Partnership | 3,621 | 3,922 | 2,863 | 3,145 |
| Total contigent liabilities | 3,621 | 3,922 | 2,863 | 3,145 |
Storebrand Group companies are engaged in extensive activities in Norway and abroad and may become a party in legal disputes.
Note 09
Solvency II
Storebrand Livsforsikring is an insurance company with capital requirements in accordance with Solvency II.
Solvency II entered into force on 1 January 2016. In accordance with the Solvency II regulations, the first complete Solvency II annual report for 2016 will be reported to the financial markets in the first 6 months of 2017.
The calculations below are for Storebrand Livsforsikring AS, when Storebrand Livsforsikring Group is no longer requiered to report solvency. The requirement on consolidated level only applies Storebrand Group.
The solvency capital requirement and minimum capital requirement are calculated in accordance with Section 8 and 22 of the Solvency II Regulations using the standard method and include the effect of the transitional arrangement for shares pursuant to Section 58 of the Solvency II Regulations.
The models used as a basis for the calculation of capital requirements and solvency capital are based on a number of requirements and assumptions that are partly specified in the regulations and partly interpreted by Storebrand based on the regulations. The most important assumptions and estimates in the calculation relate to the risk-reducing capacity of deferred tax, future margins and reserve developments, as well as modelling of future developments in the financial markets. The assumptions and estimates are reviewed on an ongoing basis and are based on historical experience and expectations of future events and represent the management's best judgment at the time the financial statement were prepared. Changes to the regulations, methods and interpretations may be made that could affect the Solvency II margin in the future.
The solvency capital largely appears as net assets in the Solvency II balance sheet with the addition of eligible subordinated loans and deducted for own shares and ineligible minority interests. The solvency capital is therefore significantly different to book equity in the financial statements. Technical insurance reserves are calculated in accordance with the standard method and include the effect of the transitional arrangement pursuant to Section 56 (1) - (6) of the Solvency II Regulations. The transitional arrangement entails that the increase in the value of the technical insurance reserves is phased in gradually over a period of 16 years. The composition of solvency capital appears in the table below.
The solvency capital is divided into three capital groups in accordance with Section 6 of the Solvency II Regulations. Group 1 capital consists of paid-in capital and reconciliation reserve1). It also includes perpetual subordinated loans (perpetual hybrid Tier 1 capital) with up to 20 per cent of Group 1 capital.
Other subordinated loans (time limited) and risk equalisation reserve are categorised as Group 2 capital. Group 2 capital can cover up to 50 per cent of the solvency capital requirement and up to 20 per cent of the minimum capital requirement. Eligible minority interests and deferred tax assets are categorised as Group 3 capital. Group 3 capital can cover up to 15 per cent of the solvency capital requirement. Group 3 capital cannot be used to cover the minimum capital requirement.
Subordinated loans issued prior to 17 January 2015 are covered by a transitional arrangement that will continue until 2026 and during this period these loans will qualify as Group 1 capital despite them not fully satisfying the requirements for viable capital in the Solvency II regulations.
SOLVENCY CAPITAL
| 31.03.16 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | |||||
| NOK million | Total | unlimited | Group 1 limited | Group 2 | Group 3 |
| Share capital | 3,540 | 3,540 | |||
| Share premium | 9,711 | 9,711 | |||
| Reconciliation reserve | 22,461 | 22,461 | |||
| Of which effect of the transitional arrangement | 14,725 | 14,725 | |||
| Subordinated loans | 6,646 | 2,524 | 4,122 | ||
| Deferred tax assets | 864 | 864 | |||
| Risk equalisation reserve | 137 | 137 | |||
| Total solvency capital | 43,360 | 35,712 | 2,524 | 4,259 | 864 |
| Total solvency capital available to cover minimum capi tal requirement |
39,501 | 35,712 | 2,524 | 1,264 |
1) Profit earned that is included as equity in the financial statements must be replaced by the reconciliation reserve in the solvency balance. The reconciliation reserve also includes profit earned, but based on the valuation of assets and liabilities in the solvency balance. The reconciliation reserve will also include the present value of future profits. The value of future profits is implicitly included as a consequence of the valuation of the insurance liability.
The capital requirement in Solvency II appears as the total of changes in solvency capital calculated under different types of stress, less diversification. The largest part of the capital requirement appears from financial market stress and particularly relates to changes in interest rates and falls in the equity markets, as well as increased credit spreads. There is also the insurance risk, for which the most important capital requirement comes from stress relating to the transfer of existing customers within defined contribution pensions. The solvency capital requirement appears in the table below.
SOLVENCY CAPITAL REQUIREMENT AND -MARGIN
| NOK million | 31.03.16 |
|---|---|
| Market | 20,921 |
| Counterparty | 389 |
| Life | 6,729 |
| Health | 612 |
| P&C | - |
| Operational | 971 |
| Diversification | -4,821 |
| Loss-absorbing tax effect | -4,652 |
| Total solvency requirement | 20,148 |
| Solvency margin with transitional rules | 215.2% |
| Minimum capital requirement | 6,320 |
| Minimum margin | 625% |
Note 10
Information about related parties
Storebrand conducts transactions with related parties as part of its normal business activities. These transactions take place on commercial terms. The terms for transactions with management and related parties are stipulated in notes 24 and 46 in the 2015 annual report.
Storebrand Life Insurance has not carried out any material transactions other than normal business transactions with related parties at the close of the 1st quarter, other than Storebrand Livsforsikring AS having acquired mortgages from the sister company Storebrand Bank ASA . The mortgages were transferred on commercial terms. The portfolio of loans that was transferred in the 1st quarter of 2016 totalled NOK 1.4 billion.
Dividends Storebrand Holding AB Note 11
During the 1st quarter, Storebrand Livsforsikring AS received dividends from Storebrand Holding AB of SEK 2,080 million. The equity value of Storebrand Holding is correspondingly written down in the financial statements of Storebrand Livsforsikring AS. These items are presented on a net basis on the line for income from investments in subsidiaries.
Financial calender 2016
| 17 February | Results 4Q 2015 |
|---|---|
| 13 April | Annual General Meeting |
| 14 April | Ex dividend date |
| 27 April | Results 1Q 2015 |
| 14 July | Results 2Q 2016 |
| 26 October | Results 3Q 2016 |
| February 2017 Results 4Q 2016 |
Investor Relations contacts
| Kjetil Ramberg Krøkje | Head of IR | [email protected] | +47 9341 2155 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sigbjørn Birkeland | Finance Director [email protected] | +47 9348 0893 | |
| Lars Løddesøl | CFO | [email protected] | +47 2231 5624 |
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