Quarterly Report • Nov 27, 2024
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Q3 2024
November 27th 2024





AUM group Efforts implemented to improve efficiency across the group going forward
in Q4
Formal closing of Íslensk verðbréf acquisition and refreshed visual identity
AUM group Skagi will change investor communication moving forward, with more focus on H1 and FY results and a summarized report on Q1 and Q3
1 Annualized impact


4 1 Structure reflects how group operates in practice, rather than the legal structure. Vátryggingafélag Íslands is currently the parent company, while we expect to be able to complete the transfer of VÍS insurance to a subsidiary early in 2025




Cost savings implemented across insurance, financial services and shared services.
Efforts implemented reduce FTE's across the Group by 15 on annual basis.
Increases operational efficiency and provides a better platform towards reaching financial targets
Further opportunities ahead in streamlining shared services across the Group
1 Figures reflect impact on annual basis once fully realized
| 2024 | 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined ratio | <95% | <94% | |
| Range: | 94 - 97% |
93 - 96% |
|
| Financial services revenue |
>2.2bn | >3.1bn | |
| Range: | 1.9 - 2.6n |
2.9 - 3.5bn |
|
| Investment return |
11% | 10% |
Target Combined ratio for VÍS insurance business. Guidance range 94-97% in 2024 and 93-96% in 2025.
Target Financial Services Income includes all income of Financial services. Guidance range 1.9-2.6bn in 2024 and 2.9-3.5bn in 2025. Target RoTE from Financial services is >20%.
3.. Investment return target is based on market conditions and assumptions in November 2024 and asset allocation policy for 2025 (35% Equity & 65% Bonds). Investments include solely the investments and income derived from VÍS Insurance investment portfolio.
Outlook to be updated if performance is expected to be outside of target range on Combined Ratio in Insurance or on revenue in Financial Services.
No update is given on Investment return of Investments nor on RoTE in Financial services.

Long-term targets put forward in relation to VÍS/Fossar merger1
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Profit per share | 2.50 |
| AuM | 250bn |
| Core revenue | 36bn |
| Financial services revenue |
4bn |


| Core revenue Group PBT 8,126m 13% 441m -38% YoY PF YoY |
Group profit 428m -29% YoY |
|
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Operational changes showing results • Insurance revenues grow 9.8% YoY in Q3, of which 14.2% in life and health insurances • Combined ratio of 92.3% (Q3 2023: 94.7%) and is 95.2% in 9M 2023 • Cost ratio improves at 16.3% (Q3 2023: 18.7%) • Cost measures and increased emphasis on sales provides path towards target combined ratio <95% |
Investments Defensive return in challenging markets • Return of 1.6% from investment assets (Q3 2023: 1.7%) • 9m return on investments is 4.6% (9m 2023: 7.4%) • Investment income of 713 million (Q3 2023: 777 ) • Share price drop of Controlant negatively affects returns by 0.9% in the quarter • Investment portfolio stands at 45.4bn at quarter end |
Financial services Continued growth and broader revenue drivers • Continued diversification of financial services income • Net financial services income grow 86% YoY pro forma at 123bn at the end of the quarter2 • AuM • Operating loss before tax 31m in financial services • SIV now has 10 funds with AuM of 29,5bn thereof about 80% of which are from external clients |
| 590m insurance service result 92.3% Combined ratio 9.8% YoY revenue growth |
40m operating profit before tax1 713 million investment income 1.6% return |
tax1 31m operating loss before 123 AuM 492 million net financial income |

• Net financial service income 454m from Fossar and SIV
• Net operating income 2,401 (+11% YoY)
• Operating expenses 1,796m (+40% YoY) with Fossar and SIV added to the group the main factor
• Pre-tax profit of 441m and profit after tax of 428m
| Income statement, ISKm |
Q3 2024 | Q3 2023 | Δ | Δ% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net insurance service income |
1,833 | 1,665 | 168 | 10% |
| Net financial service income | 454 | 9 | 445 | n/a |
| Net investment income | 104 | 456 | -352 | -77% |
| Other income | 10 | 36 | -26 | -73% |
| Net Operating Income | 2,401 | 2,166 | 235 | 11% |
| Operating expenses | -1,796 | -1,282 | -514 | 40% |
| Depreciations, amortizations and net impairment | -137 | -152 | 15 | -10% |
| One-off expenses | -28 | -20 | -8 | 38% |
| Profit before taxes | 441 | 712 | -271 | -38% |
| Income tax | -13 | -105 | 92 | 88% |
| Profit | 428 | 607 | -179 | -29% |
| Group KPIs | ||||
| Core Revenue6 | 8,126 | 7,216 | 910 | 12.6% |
| ROE - annualised |
8.5% | 14.6% | -5.6p.p | |
| Profit per share | 0.23 | 0.35 | -0.12 | -34.3% |
| Business Unit KPIs | ||||
| Insurance revenue | 7,634 | 6,952 | 682 | 9.8% |
| Combined ratio | 92.3% | 94.7% | -2.4p.p | |
| Insurance contract result | 590 | 368 | 222 | 60.3% |
| Net financial services income (excl. intra group adj.) | 492 | 47 | 445 | 946.8% |
| Investment income | 713 | 777 | -64 | -8% |
| Investment income return % | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1p.p |

• Net financial service income 1,340m from Fossar and SIV
• Net operating income 7,295 (+13% YoY)
• Operating expenses 5,853m (+44% YoY) with Fossar and SIV added to the group the main factor
• Pre-tax profit of 929m and profit after tax of 700m
| Income statement, ISKm | 9M 2024 | 9M 2023 | Δ | Δ% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net insurance service income |
5,127 | 4,177 | 950 | 23% |
| Net financial service income | 1,340 | 9 | 1,331 | n/a |
| Net investment income | 766 | 2,205 | -1,439 | -65% |
| Other income | 62 | 78 | -16 | -21% |
| Net Operating Income | 7,295 | 6,469 | 826 | 13% |
| Operating expenses | -5,853 | -4,096 | -1,777 | 44% |
| Depreciations, amortizations and net impairment | -415 | -454 | 40 | -9% |
| One-off expenses | -99 | -191 | 93 | -48% |
| Profit before taxes | 929 | 1,748 | -819 | -47% |
| Income tax | -229 | -68 | -161 | -237% |
| Profit | 700 | 1,680 | -980 | -58% |
| Group KPIs | ||||
| Core Revenue6 | 23,087 | 20,409 | 2,678 | 13.1% |
| ROE - annualised |
3.9% | 13.1% | -6.3p.p | |
| Profit per share | 0.37 | 0.98 | -62.2% | |
| Business Unit KPIs | ||||
| Insurance revenue | 21,636 | 19,630 | 2,006 | 10.2% |
| Combined ratio | 95.2% | 100.5% | 5.3p.p | |
| Insurance contract result |
1,042 | -102 | 1,145 | n/a |
| Net financial services income (excl. intra group adj.) | 1,340 | 47 | 1,293 | n/a |
| Investment income | 2,011 | 3,254 | -1,243 | -38% |
| Investment income return % | 4.6% | 7.6% | -2.7p.p |


| Balance sheet, ISKm | 30.9.2024 | 31.12.2023 | Δ% | 30.09.2023 | Δ% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||||
| Cash | 1,836 | 2,271 | -19% | 2,182 | -16% |
| Insurance investments assets | 45,051 | 42,759 | 5% | 43,376 | 4% |
| Fixed income securities | 5,574 | 4,562 | 22% | 0 | |
| Shares and other variable income securities | 403 | 337 | 20% | 0 | |
| Securities used for hedging | 5,631 | 4,521 | 25% | 0 | |
| Loans to customers | 4,407 | 1,673 | 163% | 0 | |
| Goodwill and intangible assets | 4,087 | 4,259 | -4% | 1,865 | 119% |
| Other assets | 5,845 | 5,086 | 15% | 4,239 | 38% |
| Total Assets |
72,835 | 65,468 | 11% | 51,662 | 41% |
| Liabilities and Equity | |||||
| Insurance liabilities | 28,441 | 26,162 | 9% | 26,565 | 7% |
| Money market deposits | 9,274 | 6,227 | 49% | 0 | |
| Bills | 3,564 | 2,285 | 56% | 0 | |
| Other liabilities | 7,448 | 6,031 | 23% | 3,887 | 92% |
| Subordinated liabilities | 3,706 | 3,590 | 3% | 3,491 | 6% |
| Total Liabilities | 52,432 | 44,296 | 18% | 33,944 | 54% |
| Equity | 20,403 | 21,172 | -4% | 17,719 | 15% |
| Total Liabilities and Equity | 72,835 | 65,468 | 11% | 51,662 | 41% |

Operational changes showing results
Insurance

6,952 6,844 6,789

Insurance revenue Combined ratio %
7,634
7,213
+9.8%

-2.5p.p
Claims and reinsurance Operating cost



Net financial services income Excluding intra-group adj,

ISKm annualized, only including financial services

Composition of financial services income, % Pro Forma excluding financial income









| Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |



Positive momentum in insurance revenue
9.8% insurance revenue growth in Q3 and 10.2% in 9m 2024
Combined ratio 92.3% in Q3 and 95.2% in 9M 2024
Both supporting the guidance range
Financial services continue to grow within the Group – with a YoY income growth of 86% on pro-forma basis
Acquisition of Íslensk verðbréf has been finalized and the company will join the Skagi group as of Q4


Business units
826
502
153
1,481


Skagi SIV Fossar
VÍS

Group is well capitalised for growth
• Further capital allocation optimization within the Group to support internal and external growth is underway

Breakdown of asset allocation and major positions in the portfolio
Allocation of bonds and equity

| Value 30.09.2024 |
Value 31.06.2024 |
Difference | Share price 30.09.2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 827 | 827 | 0 | 13.7 |
| 705 | 705 | 0 | 80 |
| 604 | 604 | 0 | 133.1* |
| 349 | 349 | 0 | 83.5** |
| 250 | 667 | -417 | 30 |
* indirect via VPE AN (VEX) | **indirect via Nox Holding ehf.



Strong balance sheet with majority of assets in listed assets
| Balance sheet | 30.9.2024 | 30.6.2024 | Δ% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Fixed income securities | 5,471 | 4,699 | 16% |
| Shares and other variable income securities | 403 | 617 | -35% |
| Securities used for hedging | 5,631 | 4,226 | 33% |
| Cash | 517 | 411 | 26% |
| Loans to customers | 4,407 | 3,908 | 13% |
| Claims and other assets | 1,670 | 986 | 69% |
| Total assets | 18,100 | 14,847 | 22% |
| Liabilities and Equity | |||
| Borrowings | 1,399 | 1,298 | 8% |
| Money market deposits | 9,274 | 9,115 | 2% |
| Bills | 3,564 | 2,119 | 68% |
| Other liabilities | 2,004 | 531 | 278% |
| Total liabilities | 16,241 | 13,062 | 24% |
| Total equity | 1,859 | 1,785 | 4% |
| Total Liabilities and Equity | 18,100 | 14,847 | 22% |

| LCR ratio and net stable funding |
ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) | 30.9.2024 | 30.6.2024 |
| High quality liquid assets | 3.958 | 3,559 |
| Net outflow | 1,311 | 794 |
| Liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) | 301% | 448% |
| Minimum regulatory requirement | 100% | 100% |
| Net stable funding ratio (NSFR) | 30.9.2024 | 30.6.2024 |
| Available stable funding | 4,432 | 4,255 |
| Required stable funding | 3,007 | 3,238 |
| Net stable funding ratio (NSFR) | 147% | 131% |
| Minimum regulatory requirement | 100% | 100% |
All amounts are in ISKm unless stated otherwise
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