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Amlin PLC
24 August 2015
AMLIN PLC
PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release
24 August 2015
Interim Results for the
six months ended 30 June 2015
Solid performance in challenging markets
Highlights
* Profit before tax of GBP143.3million (H1 2014:
GBP148.5 million)
* First half return on equity of 7.4% (H1 2014: 8.1%),
14.8% annualised
* Return on net tangible assets of 8.7% (H1 2014: 9.5%),
17.4% annualised
* Gross written premium has increased by 6.2% to
GBP2,007.6 million (H1 2014: GBP1,891.2 million)
* Average overall rate decrease of 4.0% (H1 2014: 3.3%),
with renewal retention rate healthy at 88% (H1 2014:
86%)
* Net earned premium decreased by 7.5% to GBP1,031.3
million (H1 2014: GBP1,114.8 million), reflecting
seasonal risk profiling of windstorm premium, changes
in mix in the Reinsurance account and multi-year
contracts
* Combined ratio of 91% (H1 2014: 87%) due to higher
expense ratio on lower net earned premium (combined
ratio of 89% before seasonality adjustment)
* Strong investment return of 2.2% (H1 2014: 1.3%)
* Interim dividend increased 3.7% to 8.4 pence per
share (H1 2014: 8.1 pence per share)
* Leadenhall Capital Partners increased funds under
management by 6.7% to $2.0 billion, supported by
initiatives with the Reinsurance SBU
* Organisational changes introduced in 2014 embedded,
with focus now on implementation of new Strategic
Business Unit strategies
Charles Philipps, Chief Executive, commented as follows:
"This is a solid set of results in the more challenging market
which prevails. Were it not for our change in accounting for the
seasonality of catastrophe reinsurance earned premium, profit
before tax would have been considerably ahead of the first half of
last year. This will unwind in the second half. I am also pleased
with the substantial progress which has been made following our
reorganisation last year. New opportunities exist and efficiency
gains are being realised."
Enquiries:
Charles Philipps, Chief Executive,
Amlin plc 0207 746 1000
Richard Hextall, Group Finance &
Operations Director, Amlin plc 0207 746 1000
Media
Ed Berry, FTI Consulting 0203 727 1046
Financial highlights
H1 H1 YE
2015 2014 2014
Financial highlights(1) GBPm GBPm GBPm
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Gross written premium 2,007.6 1,891.2 2,564.0
Net written premium(1) 1,670.3 1,637.2 2,278.9
Net earned premium(1) 1,031.3 1,114.8 2,183.4
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Profit attributable to underwriting 93.9 141.6 246.0
Investment return(1) 95.9 54.9 118.5
Other costs(2) (46.5) (48.0) (105.8)
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Profit before tax 143.3 148.5 258.7
Return on equity 7.4% 8.1% 14.1%
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Net assets(3) 1,680.1 1,670.4 1,782.8
Net tangible assets(3) 1,424.6 1,435.7 1,519.2
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Per share amounts (in pence)
Earnings 26.5 27.3 47.4
Net assets(3) 335.3 334.7 356.8
Net tangible assets(3) 284.4 287.7 304.1
Dividend under IFRS(4) 33.9 18.2 26.3
Dividends declared for the calendar
period/year(4) 8.4 8.1 27.0
Special dividend(4) - - 15.0
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Operating ratios(5)
Claims ratio 55% 54% 56%
Expense ratio 36% 33% 33%
Combined ratio 91% 87% 89%
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Source: Amlin
(1) The financial highlights are presented on the basis of
management information provided to the Amlin Management Committee.
The reconciliation between this information and the International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) consolidated statement of
profit or loss is included in note 5(c) to the condensed
consolidated interim financial statements on page 21.
(2) Other costs comprise other non-underwriting expenses,
finance costs, other operating income and share of profit or loss
after tax of associates.
(3) For reporting dates following the increase in the Group's
interest in Leadenhall Capital Partners LLP to 75% in October 2014,
net assets, net tangible assets and related per share amounts
exclude non-controlling interests.
(4) All per share dividends are the actual dividends for each share in issue at the time.
(5) Claims ratio is net claims incurred divided by net earned
premium for the period/year. Expense ratio is underwriting expense
incurred divided by net earned premium for the period/year. The
expense ratio does not include expenses that have not been
attributed to underwriting, including employee incentive costs and
finance costs. Combined ratio is the total of the claims and
expense ratios.
Interim Results Statement
Amlin delivered a good financial performance in the first half
of 2015 despite challenging market conditions that saw continued
pressure on pricing in certain market segments, notably reinsurance
and energy and a continued low interest rate environment.
Gross written premium grew by 6.2% and the underwriting return
was healthy, albeit lower than H1 2014. This was due to lower net
earned premium resulting in particular from:
-- accounting for US windstorm income to match the seasonal
nature of the business, which led to a reduction of GBP38.0 million
relative to H1 2014. This increased the combined ratio by 2%. The
reduction in income will be reversed in H2 2015; and,
-- a change in business mix in our Reinsurance business with an
increase in proportional treaties written.
Despite the mixed conditions facing investment markets, Amlin's
asset allocation strategy delivered an impressive six month
investment return of 2.2%.
Following the special dividend of GBP75.1 million announced at
the time of the 2014 results and the repayment of a further $50.0
million of subordinated debt, at 30 June 2015, available capital
was GBP474.0 million (31 December 2014: GBP684.6 million) above
management's assessed capital(1) requirement.
Amlin remains well positioned despite the challenging trading
environment. Reinsurance markets remain under pressure but our
strong client proposition, enhanced by Leadenhall Capital Partners
which now has funds under management of $2,007.7 million (31
December 2014: $1,880.8 million), continues to differentiate Amlin.
There are opportunities for selective growth, as evidenced by the
increased written premium in the period.
Our Marine & Aviation and Property & Casualty insurance
businesses have developed exciting strategies for long term growth
involving further diversification by product, distribution channel
and geography. The combination of talent in each of these
businesses, achieved through our 2014 reorganisation, together with
our increasing focus on client intimacy, has enhanced business
development opportunities.
Overview of the results
The Group generated a profit before tax of GBP143.3 million in
the period (H1 2014: GBP148.5 million). Profit after tax was
GBP132.8 million, with an effective tax rate of 7.3% (H1 2014:
GBP136.0 million and 8.4%). Our return on equity for the period was
7.4% (14.8% annualised).
Gross written premium was up 6.2% at GBP2,007.6 million for the
six months ended 30 June 2015 (H1 2014: GBP1,891.2 million). Growth
includes gross written premium of GBP99.9 million (H1 2014: GBP71.8
million) attributable to multi-year reinsurance contracts,
typically with two or three year policy periods that are fully
recognised on inception of the contract. The first half gross
written premium therefore included GBP58.4 million (H1 2014:
GBP41.3 million) of premium which will be earned in and after
2016.
At constant rates of exchange and excluding the GBP58.4 million
related to multi-year contracts, gross written premium increased by
2.4%.
Renewal rates in the period decreased by an average of 4.0% (H1
2014: decrease of 3.3%), with reinsurance rates 6.4% lower in the
period, although there are recent signs that the rate of decrease
may be slowing. Renewal retention remained high at 88% (H1 2014:
86%).
Table 1: Average renewal and retention rates
Average Average Average Average
Gross Gross renewal renewal
written written renewal renewal
rate rate retention retention
premium premium change change ratio ratio
H1 2015 H1 2014 H1 2015 H1 2014 H1 2015 H1 2014
GBPm GBPm % % % %
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Reinsurance 1,032.2 900.5 (6.4) (6.0) 89 87
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Property & Casualty 660.2 676.7 - 0.4 88 86
Marine & Aviation 315.2 314.0 (4.7) (2.7) 84 86
Total/average 2,007.6 1,891.2 (4.0) (3.3) 88 86
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Source: Amlin
Note: Gross written premium by SBU is shown on a direct basis,
excluding the impact of any intra-group transactions.
(1) Assessed capital represents management's estimate of
required capital for current trading purposes.
Table 2: Rating indices for major classes (based on
renewal)(1)
Rating indices 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 H1
in key Group 2015
classes
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Reinsurance
US catastrophe
reinsurance 144 185 188 167 185 175 176 190 182 160 147
International
catastrophe reinsurance 131 138 131 119 124 123 131 149 147 133 120
Other property
reinsurance 146 170 144 126 127 115 109 110 104 99 96
Property & Casualty
Property insurance 136 165 143 133 142 141 144 153 156 151 145
US casualty 239 237 223 203 199 197 197 201 201 198 196
Fleet motor 137 135 134 137 144 148 159 175 192 202 212
UK employers'
liability 144 135 123 115 114 115 114 119 126 131 131
UK professional
indemnity 165 154 140 129 128 127 127 128 130 131 130
UK property and
commercial combined 126 117 110 109 107 106 112 113 114 115 116
Europe property 100 97 95 95 95 95 95
Europe liability 100 95 95 95 95 95 95
Europe fleet
motor 100 99 99 99 99 99 99
Marine & Aviation
Marine hull 189 191 192 192 205 208 209 209 209 201 191
Cargo 133 131 124 118 119 116 112 112 111 109 107
Europe marine 100 104 104 104 104 102 100
Offshore energy 175 262 243 209 256 247 262 262 254 229 190
War 206 191 175 160 156 153 153 149 146 140 134
Airline hull
and liabilities 201 158 122 127 141 132 124 107 96 92 88
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Source: Amlin
Index = 100% at 31 December 2000. Bold indicates
peak levels. Certain classes experienced peak levels
pre 2005.
This table is completed by our underwriters and covers their
assessment of rate movements from year to year, as recorded on
Amlin's underwriting systems. Subjective judgement is used to
account for subtle changes in exposure or terms and conditions.
Claims inflation is not systematically taken into account in the
calculation of these rate movements and therefore, particularly in
relation to long tail business, some of the benefit of rate
increases has been eroded. 2015 rate levels are for the six month
period to 30 June 2015.
Net written premium increased modestly by 2.0% to GBP1,670.3
million (H1 2014: GBP1,637.2 million).
Outwards reinsurance expenditure on our principal programmes
represented 13.6% of gross written premium (H1 2014: 12.8%), with
deeper and more effective cover being purchased. The GBP52.7
million cost of our catastrophe bond, Tramline II, which provides
cover over a four year period from 1 January 2015, has been
recognised as reinsurance written premium in the first half year.
Also, with the growing synergies between Leadenhall Capital
Partners and our Reinsurance business, the amount of premium ceded
to investment funds managed by Leadenhall is increasing and
amounted to GBP29.4 million in the period (H1 2014: GBP13.9
million).
Net earned premium reduced by 7.5% to GBP1,031.3 million (H1
2014: GBP1,114.8 million). This reflects the slower earning of
multi-year contracts written during the period, a change in the
business mix within our Reinsurance business which has resulted in
the lengthening of the earnings profile and the impact of
transitioning North American windstorm premiums to a seasonally
adjusted earnings pattern as disclosed at year end 2014. This
transition has reduced H1 gross earned premium by GBP61.7 million
and reinsurance premium ceded by GBP23.7 million. This will now be
largely earned in the third quarter.
The underwriting contribution for the six month period was
GBP93.9 million (H1 2014: GBP141.6 million).
The Group claims ratio was 55% (H1 2014: 54%). While there were
no large catastrophe losses in the period (H1 2014: GBP48.9
million) smaller catastrophes and large risk losses increased
modestly to GBP39.3 million (H1 2014: GBP28.5 million).
Continued favourable run-off of prior years, and positive
developments which reduced a number of specific reserving risks,
resulted in reserve releases of GBP48.3 million (H1 2014: GBP40.1
million), and a modest reduction in the margin of carried reserves
over the actuarial best estimate to approximately GBP140 million
(31 December 2014: GBP150 million). This risk margin provides
consistent reserving strength when measured as a percentile of
distribution of modelled outcomes.
The investment return was ahead of expectations, with strong
contributions from equities and property. Investments contributed
GBP95.9 million in the period (H1 2014: GBP54.9 million), a return
of 2.2% (H1 2014: 1.3%) on average funds under management of GBP4.4
billion (H1 2014: GBP4.4 billion).
Weakening of the US dollar and Euro during the period was
largely responsible for a net foreign exchange loss of GBP2.5
million in the consolidated statement of profit or loss in the
period (H1 2014: GBP10.9 million). A loss of GBP60.9 million (H1
2014: loss of GBP49.7 million) on translation of foreign
operations, net of designated hedges, was taken through other
comprehensive income.
Earnings per share were 26.5 pence (H1 2014: 27.3 pence).
Dividend
The Board has declared an interim dividend of 8.4 pence per
share (H1 2014: 8.1 pence per share), an increase of 3.7% over the
2014 interim dividend. The dividend will be paid on 1 October 2015
to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 4
September 2015.
A dividend reinvestment plan, details of which may be obtained
from the Company's registrar or from the Company's website, is
available to shareholders in respect of this dividend.
Segmental commentary
Table 3: SBU combined ratios
Marine Property
& & Intra Group/
H1 2015 Reinsurance Aviation Casualty Other Total
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Gross written premium
(GBPm) 1,056.3 315.2 660.2 (24.1) 2,007.6
Net earned premium (GBPm) 409.1 197.0 432.0 (6.8) 1,031.3
Reserve releases (GBPm) 8.1 21.2 19.0 - 48.3
Profit attributable to
underwriting (GBPm) 67.7 8.7 21.7 (4.2) 93.9
Combined ratio
Claims ratio 52% 54% 58% - 55%
Expense ratio 31% 42% 37% - 36%
Combined ratio 83% 96% 95% - 91%
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Combined ratio (excluding
FX) 84% 95% 95% - 91%
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Marine Property
& & Intra Group/
H1 2014 Reinsurance Aviation Casualty Other Total
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Gross written premium
(GBPm) 935.2 314.0 676.7 (34.7) 1,891.2
Net earned premium (GBPm) 456.5 212.7 436.9 8.7 1,114.8
Reserve (strengthening)/releases
(GBPm) (6.0) 8.9 37.2 - 40.1
Profit attributable to
underwriting (GBPm) 98.0 7.2 30.4 6.0 141.6
Combined ratio
Claims ratio 51% 54% 57% - 54%
Expense ratio 28% 43% 36% - 33%
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Combined ratio 79% 97% 93% - 87%
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Combined ratio (excluding
FX) 78% 94% 92% - 86%
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Source: Amlin
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Reinsurance
Gross written premium was GBP1,056.3 million (H1 2014: GBP935.2
million), an increase of 12.9% on the prior period, with income
benefitting from new business growth and the strength of the US
dollar. At constant rates of exchange income increased by 7.0%.
Competition within Reinsurance lines remains challenging. Amlin
has continued to be selective, focusing on areas where pricing
meets acceptable rates of return and reducing lines where we
believe prices to be marginal or inadequate. Overall, reinsurance
renewal rates decreased by 6.4% (2014: 6.0% decrease). US and
international catastrophe renewal rates reduced by an average of
8.5% and 10.0% respectively. The retention ratio improved to 89%
(H1 2014: 87%).
Growth included multi-year contracts which increased by GBP28.1
million to GBP99.9 million (H1 2014: GBP71.8 million) and GBP31.0
million (H1 2014: GBP16.0 million) of business written for
investment funds managed by Leadenhall Capital Partners. Our strong
franchise in reinsurance continues to be a differentiating factor
in these markets allowing us to retain business where desired and
to attract new opportunities in areas of the market where rating
pressure is lower and margins more attractive.
Amlin Reinsurance Managers Inc, established in 2012 to write US
casualty reinsurance, has successfully developed a number of
attractive business opportunities with income increasing to GBP18.0
million in the first half (H1 2014: GBP10.0 million). Our Miami
business, launched in October 2014 to access Latin American
business, has also had a successful start, writing income of GBP4.6
million in the first six months of 2015.
With this growth, non-catastrophe business as a proportion of
Reinsurance gross written premium, has increased to 65% (H1 2014:
52%), helping to reduce overall volatility of earnings.
Retrocessional reinsurance costs, excluding catastrophe bonds
and premium ceded to the investment funds managed by Leadenhall
Capital Partners, were GBP135.0 million (H1 2014: GBP130.8 million)
with improved coverage acquired, reflecting the operation as one
business unit across all locations.
Net earned premium was GBP47.4 million lower at GBP409.1 million
(H1 2014: GBP456.5 million), of which GBP38.0 million was due to
transitioning of the North American windstorm exposed business to a
seasonally adjusted earnings pattern. The increase in multi-year
contracts and the change in business mix which results in slower
earnings patterns, has also affected net earned premium.
The combined ratio increased to 83% (H1 2014: 79%; FY 2014:
81%). The claims ratio was 52% (H1 2014: 51%), reflecting an
absence of large catastrophe losses during the period (H1 2014:
GBP42.1 million) and prior period reserve releases of GBP8.1
million (H1 2014: strengthening of GBP6.0 million), offset by
smaller catastrophe and large risk losses of GBP17.7 million (H1
2014: GBP9.8 million). Pleasingly, good performance was achieved in
our Zurich business.
The seasonal earnings adjustment to North American windstorm
exposed business aligns the earning of premiums with the seasonal
recognition of claims; therefore the impact of this adjustment on
the underlying claims ratios is amplified in this period. The
seasonal adjustment has created a temporary increase of 5% to the
combined ratio that should unwind through the second half of the
year.
The expense ratio increased to 31% (H1 2014: 28%). Acquisition
costs represented 22% (H1 2014: 20%) of net earned premium,
impacted by higher brokerage on some new contracts.
Marine & Aviation
Gross written premium was flat at GBP315.2 million (H1 2014:
GBP314.0 million). Gross written premium in our European business
was impacted by the weaker Euro in 2015, but this was offset by
growth in the underlying portfolio.
Renewal rates reduced by 4.7% (H1 2014: 2.7% decrease). The most
significant reductions were in the energy and liability classes,
with rate decreases of 17.0% and 5.9% respectively, the former
reflecting falling oil prices which impacted construction and
drilling activity. The retention ratio was 84% (H1 2014: 86%).
Net earned premium decreased to GBP197.0 million (H1 2014:
GBP212.7 million). The reduction in net earned premium was impacted
by the strength of sterling relative to the Euro for our European
based business.
The combined ratio decreased to 96% (H1 2014: 97%; FY 2014:
92%). The claims ratio of 54% (H1 2014: 54%) reflected increased
large loss activity in the energy and aviation classes of GBP10.9
million (H1 2014: GBP8.8 million), offset by increased prior period
reserve releases which improved the result by GBP21.2 million (H1
2014: GBP8.9 million).
Reinsurance expenditure amounted to GBP34.5 million (H1 2014:
GBP43.5 million). Increased cover has been acquired with lower
retentions.
Excluding the impact of foreign exchange, the expense ratio was
41% (H1 2014: 40%). Acquisition costs represented 24% (H1 2014:
24%) of net earned premium. The core expense ratio is 17%.
Property & Casualty
Gross written premium was GBP660.2 million (H1 2014: GBP676.7
million). Renewal rates were flat during the period, and the
retention ratio improved to 88% (H1 2014: 0.4% increase and 86%).
The Continental European business has been impacted by weakness in
the Euro, income in the UK business reduced, with poorly performing
parts of its account being re-underwritten or curtailed, and the
London business saw a modest reduction in income in the face of
increased rating pressure.
On average, renewal rates were flat. In our UK commercial
business, fleet motor rates continued to rise, with an average
increase of 5.0% in the first half of the year. New business of
GBP65.9 million was added in the period across our London and
European Property & Casualty classes.
Net earned premium was GBP432.0 million (H1 2014: GBP436.9
million), with our European business negatively impacted by the
weak Euro.
Property & Casualty generated an underwriting profit of
GBP21.7 million (H1 2014: GBP30.4 million), with a combined ratio
of 95% (H1 2014: 93%; FY 2014: 97%). The claims ratio was 58% (H1
2014: 57%).
Performance in the UK business improved markedly with the
underlying claims ratio improving to 63% (H1 2014: 74%). The
European business benefitted from the absence of catastrophe losses
in the period (H1 2014: GBP6.8 million) but was impacted by large
risk losses of GBP10.7 million (H1 2014: GBPnil). Performance for
the London unit was solid. Prior period reserve releases amounted
to GBP19.0 million (H1 2014: GBP37.2 million), reflecting
favourable claims development within the London and UK
businesses.
The expense ratio has increased to 37% (H1 2014: 36%).
Acquisition costs represented 24% (H1 2014: 23%) of net earned
premium, with the increase driven by the UK business.
Investments
Table 4: H1 2015 investment mix and returns
Average balance in H1 2015
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Total H1 2015
assets
Policyholder's Capital Total at Actual
31 Dec
assets assets assets 2014 return
GBPm GBPm GBPm % % %
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Bonds 2,446.1 694.7 3,140.8 71.2 61.7 0.6
Other liquid
investments 193.1 76.6 269.7 6.1 17.8 0.2
Global equities 4.0 717.4 721.4 16.4 14.8 5.3
Property funds - 280.0 280.0 6.3 5.7 4.8
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Total/average 2,643.2 1,768.7 4,411.9 100.0 100.0 2.2
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Source: Amlin
Note: Group total investment return includes the impact of
removing currency hedges in the Solo Absolute Bonds and Currency
Fund as described below.
The investment return on the GBP4.4 billion average assets held
during the first half of the year was 2.2%, producing an overall
investment contribution of GBP95.9 million (H1 2014: GBP4.4
billion, 1.3% and GBP54.9 million). The core investment return on
underlying invested assets at subsidiary level was 1.6%. However
the Group result was improved by significant weakening of the Euro
as currency hedges not required at Group level are removed. This is
due to the requirement to consolidate the Solo Absolute Bonds and
Currency Fund as a Euro denominated subsidiary under IFRS.
The return benefited from strong contributions from equities and
property. Our bond holdings also produced a solid performance in a
rising yield environment as we held a defensive stance towards
interest rate risk.
Expenses
Total expenses were GBP428.9 million (H1 2014: GBP425.7
million). Underwriting expenses, excluding foreign exchange
movements, amounted to GBP370.0 million (H1 2014: GBP360.6
million). Non-underwriting expenses, excluding foreign exchange
movements, were GBP56.4 million (H1 2014: GBP54.2 million).
Expenses are uplifted by almost GBP10 million as a result of new
business ventures such as our Hamburg, Miami and Dubai offices,
marketing initiatives and investment relating to our new UK
premises. Additionally, the consolidation of Leadenhall Capital
Partners as part of the Group following the increased investment in
October 2014 increased expenses in the period by GBP5.2 million.
These additions have been largely offset by savings and
efficiencies achieved following our 2014 reorganisation.
Taxation
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The effective rate of tax for the period is 7.3% (H1 2014:
8.4%). It is below the UK rate of corporation tax primarily due to
the relatively good performance of business written in Bermuda,
which operates locally with no corporation tax.
Balance sheet strength
Net assets at 30 June 2015 were GBP1,680.1 million (31 December
2014: GBP1,782.8 million). The movement reflects retained profit
for the period, excluding non-controlling interests' share, of
GBP133.0 million, offset by the 2014 ordinary and special dividends
of GBP169.7 million and GBP65.8 million of other reserve losses,
which include GBP60.9 million of foreign exchange losses on
retranslation of subsidiaries, net of designated hedges, due to the
strengthening of sterling against the dollar and euro.
Net tangible assets were GBP1,424.6 million at the period end,
equivalent to 284.4 pence per share (31 December 2014: GBP1,519.2
million and 304.1 pence per share).
In the period to 30 June 2015, total borrowings increased by
13.5% to GBP297.5 million (31 December 2014: GBP262.1 million).
During March, the outstanding $50.0 million sub-ordinated debt
tranche was repaid. At the period end, GBP67.4 million was drawn
down on the revolving credit facility (31 December 2014:
GBPnil).
Table 5: Amlin capital analysis
At 30 Jun At 31
2015 Dec
GBPm 2014
GBPm
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Net tangible assets 1,424.6 1,519.2
Subordinated debt 229.6 261.5
Undrawn bank facilities(1) 232.6 300.0
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Available capital 1,886.8 2,080.7
Assessed capital(2) 1,412.8 1,396.1
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474.0 684.6
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Source: Amlin
(1) Bank facilities are subject to a number of restrictive
covenants. Facilities may be used to support repayment of
intra-group loans.
(2) Assessed capital represents management's estimate of
required capital for current trading purposes.
Solvency II, the new regulatory regime for (re)insurers in the
European Economic Area, will introduce a new basis for assessing
capital. This assessment includes a market-consistent economic
balance sheet and a Solvency Capital Requirement, using either an
internal model or the standard formula. It will impact the Group,
Amlin Corporate Member Ltd (as part of Lloyd's) and, at a solo
level, Amlin Insurance (UK) Ltd and Amlin Europe N.V. The Group is
currently implementing the new requirements and, as part of the
preparatory phase, providing interim information on this basis to
regulators during 2015. We are on track to be compliant when the
regime is fully effective on 1 January 2016 and believe that our
available capital will be sufficient to satisfy Solvency II
solvency requirements.
Foreign exchange
Table 6: Net foreign exchange gains and losses in the
consolidated statement of profit or loss
H1 2015 H1 2014
GBPm GBPm
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Net losses on underwriting transactions
and translation of underwriting assets
and liabilities at closing rates (1.4) (12.2)
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Underwriting exchange losses (1.4) (12.2)
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Net (losses)/gains on non-underwriting
transactions and translation of non-underwriting
assets and liabilities at closing rates (1.1) 1.3
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Non-underwriting exchange (losses)/gains (1.1) 1.3
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Total foreign exchange loss in consolidated
statement of profit or loss (2.5) (10.9)
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Source: Amlin
The consolidated statement of profit or loss includes a net
foreign exchange loss of GBP2.5 million in the period (H1 2014:
loss of GBP10.9 million). With weakening of the Euro and US dollar
during the period, underwriting assets decreased modestly by GBP1.4
million (H1 2014: loss of GBP12.2 million). Non-underwriting assets
incurred a loss of GBP1.1 million (H1 2014: gain of GBP1.3
million).
In addition to the above, the Group's investment in foreign
operations, principally Amlin AG and Amlin Europe N.V., generated a
net foreign exchange loss, after hedging, of GBP60.9million in the
period (H1 2014: loss of GBP49.7 million), reflecting sterling
strength against the Euro and US dollar. The net loss was
recognised in the consolidated statement of other comprehensive
income.
Principal risks and uncertainties
There are a number of risks and uncertainties which could impact
upon the Group's performance over the remaining six months of the
financial year and cause actual results to differ materially from
expected and historical results. The Directors consider that the
principal risks and uncertainties described on pages 34 to 37, and
explained in detail in notes 9(c), 12(g), 12(h) and 13(g), of the
2014 Annual Report continue to reflect the principal risks and
uncertainties of the Group over the remaining six months of the
financial year, except where specifically mentioned in the Interim
Report. Amlin categorises risks closely to those laid out by the
FCA.
A summary of each of the Group's principal risks and
uncertainties is provided below.
-- The Group accepts underwriting risks through a range of
classes of business. In underwriting insurance or reinsurance
policies the Group's underwriters use their skill and knowledge to
assess each risk and they use exposure information and data on past
claims experience to evaluate the likely claims costs and therefore
the premium that should be sufficient (across a portfolio of risks)
to cover claims costs, expenses and to produce an acceptable
profit. However, due to the nature of insurance risk there is no
guarantee that the premium charged will be sufficient to cover
claims costs. This shortfall may originate either from insufficient
premium being calculated and charged or may result from an
unexpected, or unprecedented, high level of claims.
From our standard set of realistic disaster scenarios, the
largest modelled losses at 1 July 2015 was a North-East US
Windstorm with an estimated net loss of GBP262 million, equivalent
to 18.4% of net tangible assets at 30 June 2015 (1 January 2015:
GBP271 million for a San Francisco Earthquake; 31 December 2014:
17.9%). The Group's event risk tolerance, which determines the
maximum net loss that the Group intends to limit its exposure to
this set of realistic disaster scenarios, is currently set at a
maximum of GBP300 million to the Group. Realistic disaster
scenarios are selected losses. There could be events leading to
insured losses which exceed these figures.
-- Market risk is the risk that fluctuations in the fair value
or future cash flows of the Group's financial instruments have an
adverse financial impact. Market risk results from valuation risk,
interest rate risk and foreign exchange risk. The Group is exposed
to market risk in its investment portfolio.
-- Credit risk is the risk that the Group becomes exposed to
loss if a specific counterparty fails to perform its contractual
obligations in a timely manner, impacting the Group's ability to
meet its claims as they fall due. Credit risk can also arise from
underlying causes that have an impact upon the creditworthiness of
all counterparties of a particular description or geographical
location. The Group is exposed to credit risk in its investment
portfolio and with its premium and reinsurance receivables.
-- Liquidity risk is the risk arising from insufficient
financial resources being available to meet liabilities as they
fall due. This includes the risk of being forced sellers of any of
the Group's assets, which may result in realising prices below fair
value, especially in periods of below normal investment market
liquidity.
-- Operational risk results from inadequate or failed internal
processes, people and systems, or from external events, including
regulatory control failures.
-- Strategic risk is the risk of the current and prospective
impact on earnings or capital arising from adverse business
decisions, improper implementation of decisions or lack of
responsiveness to industry changes.
Related parties
Related party transactions are disclosed in note 17 to the
condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
Business development
Each of our combined Reinsurance, Marine & Aviation and
Property & Casualty businesses have, following our 2014
reorganisation, developed compelling strategies which we expect
will materially enhance long term organic growth potential. These
strategies involve reinforcing our leadership capabilities and
increasing our penetration in classes of business which we believe
have attractive long term prospects and where we are underweight
today. They also involve investment in continuing to selectively
broaden our geographic footprint and access to business.
Our decision to focus on client intimacy as a competitive
differentiator is already resulting in increased new business
opportunities. Our investment in Client Relationship Management
(CRM), which is in the process of being implemented, is expected to
yield further insights and enhance our ability to target high
quality business.
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In 2015, we have also introduced net promoter methodology as the
headline metric to measure progress in this area. Inaugural results
and clients' willingness to participate, benchmark favourably with
global financial services companies. Feedback reaffirms Amlin's
strong client relationships, while highlighting areas where we can
drive client loyalty yet further.
On 1 August, James Few joined Amlin as the Global Managing
Director of our Reinsurance SBU, following Kevin Allchorne's
decision to step down from the role. James brings with him a wealth
of experience in executing a global strategy and growing a
successful reinsurance business over a number of international
platforms.
The UK Property & Casualty business has been strengthened
through the hire of Richard Coxon, formerly of Liberty Mutual UK,
to head a new property department within its Corporate Client
Division. Richard is highly respected in the market and his
appointment underlines our determination to grow our presence in
the UK corporate retail market space.
In January, Amlin received regulatory authority from the Dubai
Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to open Amlin (Dubai) Limited
to operate through the Lloyd's platform in Dubai. . Its initial
focus is in marine hull, P&I and terrorism, and we expect to
expand the classes of business serviced in due course. Dubai is an
emerging hub for business from the MENASA region (Middle East,
North Africa and South Asia) and our presence there is part of our
strategy for continued international development.
During June, our teams in Chelmsford completed the move to their
new office, Amlin House. We are building a functional centre of
excellence in our Chelmsford hub, with teams from Claims, Finance,
Facilities, IT and Business Change, HR, and Compliance now
successfully moved into their new modern working environment. As
Amlin continues to grow, operating functions outside of London is
expected to be more economical.
June also saw the official 'handover' of Amlin's space in The
Leadenhall Building, a milestone step after more than three years
of planning and eight months of hard work fitting out our new head
office. The office will provide an excellent working environment
and outstanding facilities for brokers visiting Amlin. The move
into the new building has commenced, and will be completed in early
September.
Outlook
The markets in which Amlin operates are undergoing significant
transformation. Capital is abundant, regulation is changing and
technology is increasingly influencing how business is conducted.
The strength of Amlin's franchise, the diversity of its business
model and the skill and experience of our people are critical
ingredients for success in this environment.
Diversification of our business has been a key feature of our
strategy in recent times. We have actively sought opportunities to
adapt the balance of our portfolio, new product offerings have been
developed and new markets and regions have been accessed. This
increased diversification allows us to respond to changing markets,
take advantage of opportunities for growth and to deliver
returns.
In Reinsurance, rating pressure has been significant but
profitability has remained good. While average renewal rates for
catastrophe reinsurance decreased by 6.4% in the period, broadly in
line with budget expectations, we have reduced lines or come off
business where we consider pricing to be below acceptable levels
but have successfully increased exposure to those layers of
programmes which we believe offer better rates and risk adjusted
margin potential. The recent Florida renewals provided a glimmer of
hope that the rate of decrease may be slowing. However, in the
absence of material catastrophe activity in the second half,
catastrophe reinsurance markets are expected to remain challenging
for the foreseeable future.
Our broad-based Reinsurance offering, and our capability to lead
terms and handle claims professionally continues to prove
attractive to brokers and clients. This strength of franchise has
provided the opportunity to continue to grow our non-catastrophe
reinsurance accounts, with this business now representing 65% of
our overall Reinsurance portfolio. Non-catastrophe reinsurance
business has not been subject to the same downward pressure on
rates as catastrophe reinsurance and, with selective underwriting,
acceptable margins exist.
Looking forward, changes to the mix of business and shape of the
account, with multi-year contracts and business with a longer
earning profile earning through, net earned premium should benefit.
In addition net earned premium in the second half of the year will
benefit from the unwinding of the seasonality adjustment for
North-Atlantic windstorm business.
Rating pressure in our insurance business has been less marked
than for Reinsurance, but more pronounced in classes where larger
increases have been achieved in previous years, such as marine
energy and liability insurance. Income is broadly in line with
expectation and whilst we expect rating pressure to persist into
the second half of the year, there remain opportunities for
profitable growth through diversification of product, distribution
channel and geography.
We will continue to focus attention on managing investment risk.
Our bond portfolios remain at very low durations in anticipation of
US and UK interest rates starting to rise either late this year or
early next year. This may result in an increase in market
volatility requiring some caution. While we do not expect to repeat
our investment return for the period in the second half, economic
growth in developed economies and continued stimulative monetary
policy in Europe and Japan offer prospects for satisfactory
returns.
Having consolidated the management of our claims and support
functions in 2014 as part of our reorganisation, significant work
is in progress to enhance the services they offer and to increase
efficiency and scalability. While this involves some investment, it
will enable us to build on the expense savings already
achieved.
Inevitably, returns on equity will be impacted by a lower margin
environment. However, with our recent reorganisation, our
diversified business model, both by class of business and geography
and a proven strategy and strong underwriting discipline, we remain
confident that Amlin is well positioned to navigate the more
challenging underwriting environment and deliver attractive returns
to shareholders.
Consolidated statement of profit or loss
For the six months ended 30 June 2015
6 months 6 months 12 months
2015 2014 2014
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
Note GBPm GBPm GBPm
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Gross earned premium 5(c) 1,160.0 1,240.6 2,476.4
Reinsurance premium ceded 5(c) (122.7) (122.6) (275.8)
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Net earned premium 5(c) 1,037.3 1,118.0 2,200.6
Investment return 7 89.9 51.7 101.3
Other operating income 8 10.5 3.0 8.0
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Total income 1,137.7 1,172.7 2,309.9
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Insurance claims and claims settlement expenses 6 (624.2) (617.2) (1,306.8)
Insurance claims and claims settlement expenses recoverable
from reinsurers 6 58.2 16.8 83.6
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Net insurance claims 6 (566.0) (600.4) (1,223.2)
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Expenses for the acquisition of insurance contracts (238.5) (240.2) (473.0)
Other operating expenses 9 (178.4) (171.9) (343.1)
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Total expenses (416.9) (412.1) (816.1)
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Results of operating activities 154.8 160.2 270.6
Finance costs (12.0) (13.6) (27.0)
Share of profit after tax of associates 0.5 1.9 3.7
Gain on revaluation of existing investment - - 11.4
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Profit before tax 143.3 148.5 258.7
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Tax 10 (10.5) (12.5) (22.3)
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Profit for the period/year 132.8 136.0 236.4
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Attributable to:
============================================================ ==== ============= ============= ===========
Owners of the Parent Company 133.0 136.1 236.5
Non-controlling interests (0.2) (0.1) (0.1)
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132.8 136.0 236.4
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Earnings per share attributable to owners of the Parent
Company
Basic 12 26.5p 27.3p 47.4p
Diluted 12 26.1p 26.8p 46.6p
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The attached notes form an integral part of these condensed
consolidated interim financial statements.
Consolidated statement of other comprehensive income
For the six months ended 30 June 2015
6 months 6 months 12 months
2015 2014 2014
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
GBPm GBPm GBPm
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Profit for the period/year 132.8 136.0 236.4
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Items that will not be reclassified
to profit or loss
Defined benefit pension fund losses (4.3) (1.1) (9.8)
Tax relating to items that will not
be reclassified (0.5) 0.2 2.4
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(4.8) (0.9) (7.4)
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Items that may be reclassified subsequently
to profit or loss
Foreign exchange (losses)/gains on
translation of foreign operations,
net of designated hedges (60.9) (49.7) 3.4
Net unrealised losses on assets designated
as available-for-sale - - (0.1)
Tax relating to items that may be reclassified (4.4) (1.0) (0.5)
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(65.3) (50.7) 2.8
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Other comprehensive expenses for the
period/year, net of tax (70.1) (51.6) (4.6)
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Total comprehensive income for the
period/year 62.7 84.4 231.8
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Attributable to:
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Owners of the Parent Company 62.9 84.5 231.9
Non-controlling interests (0.2) (0.1) (0.1)
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62.7 84.4 231.8
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The attached notes form an integral part of these condensed
consolidated interim financial statements.
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
For the six months ended 30 June 2015
Attributable to owners of
the Parent Company
===========================================================
Share Other
For the six months
ended 30 June Share Treasury Retained Non-controlling
2015 capital premium reserves shares earnings Total interests Total
(Unaudited) Note GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
====================== ==== ======== ======== ========= ======== ========= ======= =============== =======
At 1 January 2015 142.0 311.7 109.1 (16.1) 1,236.1 1,782.8 3.1 1,785.9
====================== ==== ======== ======== ========= ======== ========= ======= =============== =======
Total comprehensive
(expense)/income
for the period - - (70.1) - 133.0 62.9 (0.2) 62.7
====================== ==== ======== ======== ========= ======== ========= ======= =============== =======
Employee share
option schemes:
- share-based
payment reserve - - 0.7 3.1 - 3.8 - 3.8
- proceeds from
shares issued 14 - 0.1 - 1.2 (0.2) 1.1 - 1.1
Dividends paid 11 - - - - (169.7) (169.7) - (169.7)
Deferred tax relating
to share option
schemes - - (1.4) - - (1.4) - (1.4)
Issue of new shares 14 - 0.6 - - - 0.6 - 0.6
Transactions with
the owners
of the Group
for the period - 0.7 (0.7) 4.3 (169.9) (165.6) - (165.6)
====================== ==== ======== ======== ========= ======== ========= ======= =============== =======
At 30 June 2015 142.0 312.4 38.3 (11.8) 1,199.2 1,680.1 2.9 1,683.0
====================== ==== ======== ======== ========= ======== ========= ======= =============== =======
Attributable to owners of
the Parent Company
===========================================================
Share Other
For the six months
ended 30 June Share Treasury Retained Non-controlling
2014 capital premium reserves shares earnings Total interests Total
(Unaudited) Note GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
========================= ==== ======== ======== ========= ======== ========= ======= =============== =======
At 1 January 2014 142.0 311.3 112.4 (18.8) 1,131.2 1,678.1 0.5 1,678.6
========================= ==== ======== ======== ========= ======== ========= ======= =============== =======
Total comprehensive
(expense)/income
for the period - - (51.6) - 136.1 84.5 (0.1) 84.4
========================= ==== ======== ======== ========= ======== ========= ======= =============== =======
Employee share
option schemes:
- share-based
payment reserve - - (1.6) 0.6 - (1.0) - (1.0)
- proceeds from
shares issued 14 - - - 0.5 (0.3) 0.2 - 0.2
Dividends paid 11 - - - - (90.8) (90.8) - (90.8)
Deferred tax relating
to share option
schemes - - (0.6) - - (0.6) - (0.6)
Changes in
non-controlling
interests in
subsidiaries - - (0.1) - - (0.1) (0.3) (0.4)
Transactions with
the owners
of the Group
for the period - - (2.3) 1.1 (91.1) (92.3) (0.3) (92.6)
========================= ==== ======== ======== ========= ======== ========= ======= =============== =======
At 30 June 2014 142.0 311.3 58.5 (17.7) 1,176.2 1,670.3 0.1 1,670.4
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Attributable to owners of
the Parent Company
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Share Other
For the year ended Share Treasury Retained Non-controlling
31 December 2014 capital premium reserves shares earnings Total interests Total
(Audited) Note GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
========================= ==== ======== ======== ========= ======== ========= ======= =============== =======
At 1 January 2014 142.0 311.3 112.4 (18.8) 1,131.2 1,678.1 0.5 1,678.6
========================= ==== ======== ======== ========= ======== ========= ======= =============== =======
Total comprehensive
(expense)/income
for the year - - (4.6) - 236.5 231.9 (0.1) 231.8
========================= ==== ======== ======== ========= ======== ========= ======= =============== =======
Employee share
option schemes:
- share-based
payment reserve - - 2.0 0.7 - 2.7 - 2.7
- proceeds from
shares issued 14 - 0.1 - 2.0 (0.4) 1.7 - 1.7
Dividends paid 11 - - - - (131.2) (131.2) - (131.2)
Deferred tax relating
to share option
schemes - - (0.6) - - (0.6) - (0.6)
Issue of new shares 14 - 0.3 - - - 0.3 - 0.3
Changes in
non-controlling
interests in
subsidiaries - - (0.1) - - (0.1) 2.7 2.6
Transactions with
the owners
of the Group
for the year - 0.4 1.3 2.7 (131.6) (127.2) 2.7 (124.5)
========================= ==== ======== ======== ========= ======== ========= ======= =============== =======
At 31 December
2014 142.0 311.7 109.1 (16.1) 1,236.1 1,782.8 3.1 1,785.9
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The attached notes form an integral part of these condensed
consolidated interim financial statements.
Consolidated statement of financial position
At 30 June 2015
30 June 30 June 31 December
2015 2014 2014
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
Assets Note GBPm GBPm GBPm
Cash and cash equivalents 196.0 222.6 204.8
Financial assets 13(a) 4,099.3 4,185.7 4,390.3
Reinsurance assets
- reinsurers' share of outstanding
claims 6 316.2 337.8 305.9
- reinsurers' share of unearned premium 199.8 161.2 44.0
Loans and receivables, including insurance
and reinsurance receivables
- insurance and reinsurance receivables 1,589.0 1,465.4 1,046.9
- other loans and receivables 83.4 94.6 85.5
Deferred acquisition costs 444.7 370.0 270.7
Current income tax assets 55.5 10.2 11.6
Deferred tax assets 5.6 6.8 5.7
Property and equipment 58.3 25.4 35.9
Goodwill and intangible assets 259.1 234.7 267.4
Investments in associates 7.4 14.4 7.0
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Total assets 7,314.3 7,128.8 6,675.7
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Equity and reserves
Share capital 14 142.0 142.0 142.0
Share premium 312.4 311.3 311.7
Other reserves 38.3 58.5 109.1
Treasury shares (11.8) (17.7) (16.1)
Retained earnings 1,199.2 1,176.2 1,236.1
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Equity attributable to owners of the
Parent Company 1,680.1 1,670.3 1,782.8
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Non-controlling interests 2.9 0.1 3.1
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Total equity and reserves 1,683.0 1,670.4 1,785.9
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Liabilities
Insurance liabilities
- outstanding claims 6 2,810.3 2,898.6 2,928.2
- unearned premium 1,961.6 1,721.3 1,168.4
Other payables, including insurance
and reinsurance payables
- insurance and reinsurance payables 272.8 287.6 196.2
- other payables 139.8 153.5 178.6
Financial liabilities 13(a) 8.9 8.7 28.6
Current income tax liabilities 9.3 1.2 0.6
Borrowings 13(b) 297.5 288.4 262.1
Retirement benefit obligations 42.8 31.4 41.4
Deferred tax liabilities 88.3 67.7 85.7
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Total liabilities 5,631.3 5,458.4 4,889.8
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Total equity, reserves and liabilities 7,314.3 7,128.8 6,675.7
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The attached notes form an integral part of these condensed
consolidated interim financial statements.
The interim financial statements were approved by the Board of
Directors and authorised for issue on 21 August 2015. They were
signed on its behalf by:
Charles Philipps Richard Hextall
Chief Finance & Operations
Chief Executive Officer
Consolidated statement of cash flows
For the six months ended 30 June 2014
6 months 6 months 12 months
2015 2014 2014
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
Note GBPm GBPm GBPm
============================================== ==== ============= ============= ===========
Profit before tax 143.3 148.5 258.7
Adjustments:
Depreciation charge 2.1 2.8 5.4
Amortisation charge 5.2 5.4 10.7
Finance costs 12.0 13.6 27.0
Interest income 7 (9.0) (11.9) (22.0)
Dividend income 7 (14.5) (12.7) (22.9)
Gains on investments realised and
unrealised 7 (66.4) (27.1) (56.4)
Gain on revaluation of existing investment - - (11.4)
Other non-cash movements 3.3 4.8 3.0
Movement in operating assets and liabilities:
Net sales of financial investments 198.3 84.2 71.5
Foreign exchange losses/(gains) on
investments 156.6 130.8 (8.9)
Increase in loans and receivables (175.4) (129.6) (14.6)
(Decrease)/increase in insurance and
reinsurance contract assets (708.2) (562.5) 5.2
Increase in insurance and reinsurance
contract liabilities 751.9 643.2 28.5
(Decrease)/increase in other payables (108.5) 1.0 11.4
Decrease in retirement benefit obligations (3.0) (2.2) (1.0)
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Foreign exchange (gains)/losses on
other non-operating assets and liabilities (55.3) (49.2) 9.6
Cash generated from operations 132.4 239.1 293.8
Interest received 11.7 11.6 20.1
Dividends received 14.5 12.7 22.9
Income taxes received 5.9 4.7 13.2
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Net cash inflows from operating activities 164.5 268.1 350.0
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Cash flows from investing activities
Acquisition of subsidiary, net of
cash acquired - - 2.0
Deferred payment for acquired subsidiary (0.3) (0.4) (0.4)
Investment in associates 0.9 - 4.8
Purchase of property and equipment (19.4) (5.4) (16.5)
Purchase and development of intangible
assets (5.7) (1.7) (9.9)
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Net cash outflows from investing activities (24.5) (7.5) (20.0)
============================================== ==== ============= ============= ===========
Cash flows from financing activities
Net proceeds from issue of ordinary
shares, including treasury shares 1.0 0.2 1.7
Dividends paid to owners of the Parent
Company 11 (169.7) (90.8) (131.2)
Purchase of non-controlling interest - (0.4) (0.4)
Interest paid (1.7) (3.8) (22.1)
Purchase of ESOT and treasury shares - (4.0) (4.0)
Net drawdown/(repayment) of borrowings 35.0 (99.9) (131.8)
Net cash outflows from financing activities (135.4) (198.7) (287.8)
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 4.6 61.9 42.2
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
of year 204.8 164.5 164.5
Effect of exchange rate changes on
cash and cash equivalents (13.4) (3.8) (1.9)
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period/year 196.0 222.6 204.8
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The attached notes form an integral part of these condensed
consolidated interim financial statements.
Notes to the interim financial statements
For the six months ended 30 June 2015
1. Basis of preparation of interim financial statements
The condensed consolidated interim financial information
included in this half-yearly financial report has been prepared in
accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, 'Interim
financial reporting' (IAS 34), as adopted by the European Union,
and with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules issued by the
Financial Conduct Authority. The condensed consolidated interim
financial information should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December
2014, which have been prepared in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European
Union.
This condensed consolidated interim financial information does
not comprise statutory accounts within the meaning of section 434
of the Companies Act 2006. Statutory accounts for the year ended 31
December 2014 were approved by the Board of Directors on 27
February 2015 and delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The
report of the auditors on those accounts was unqualified, did not
contain an emphasis of matter paragraph and did not contain any
statement under section 498(2) or section 498(3) of the Companies
Act 2006. These condensed consolidated interim financial statements
have been reviewed, not audited.
Having reassessed the principal risks, the directors considered
it appropriate to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in
preparing the condensed consolidated interim financial
statements.
This condensed consolidated interim financial information was
approved for issue on 21 August 2015.
2. Accounting policies
Accounting policies applied in condensed consolidated interim
financial statements
The accounting policies, presentation and methods of computation
adopted in the preparation of the interim condensed consolidated
financial statements are consistent with those followed in the
preparation of the Group's annual consolidated financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2014, except for the adoption of
amendments to existing standards and interpretations as set out
below:
a) Amendments to published standards and interpretations
effective on or after 1 January 2015
The Group has adopted the following amended IFRSs effective as
of 1 January 2015:
Annual Improvements 2011-2013 Cycle
These improvements have been endorsed by the EU for annual
periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015. The changes
identified in these improvements are not applicable to the
Group.
b) Amendments to published standards and interpretations early
adopted by the Group
The Group has early adopted the following amended IFRSs
effective as of 1 January 2015:
i) Amendments to IAS 19 'Employee Benefits', 'Defined Benefit
Plans: Employee Contributions'
The amendment has been endorsed by the EU for annual periods
beginning on or after 1 February 2015. This has been early adopted
by the Group from 1 January 2015 and has been applied
retrospectively. IAS 19 requires an entity to consider
contributions from employees or third parties when accounting for
defined benefit plans. Where the contributions are linked to
service, they should be attributed to periods of service as a
negative benefit. These amendments clarify that, if the amount of
the contributions is independent of the number of years of service,
an entity is permitted to recognise such contributions as a
reduction in the service cost in the period in which the service is
rendered, instead of allocating the contributions to the periods of
service. This amendment has not had a significant impact on the
financial statements of the Group.
ii) Annual Improvements 2010-2012 Cycle
These improvements have been endorsed by the EU for annual
periods beginning on or after 1 February 2015 and have been early
adopted by the Group from 1 January 2015. The following changes are
applicable to the Group:
IFRS 2 'Share-based Payment'
This improvement is applied prospectively and clarifies various
issues relating to the definitions of performance and service
conditions which are vesting conditions.
The definitions are consistent with how the Group has identified
any performance and service conditions which are vesting conditions
in previous periods, therefore the amendment does not impact the
Group's accounting policy.
IFRS 3 Business Combinations
The amendment is applied prospectively and clarifies that all
contingent consideration arrangements classified as liabilities (or
assets) arising from a business combination should be subsequently
measured at fair value through profit or loss whether or not they
fall within the scope of IFRS 9 'Financial Instruments' (or IAS 39
'Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement', as
applicable). This is consistent with the Group's current accounting
practice; therefore the amendment does not impact the Group's
accounting policy.
3. Significant estimates
The preparation of interim financial statements requires
management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that
affect the application of accounting policies and the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expense. These
estimates are based on management's best knowledge of current
events and actions and accordingly actual results may ultimately
differ from these estimates.
In preparing these condensed consolidated interim financial
statements, the significant judgements made by management in
applying the Group's accounting policies and the key sources of
estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the
consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December
2014, unless otherwise noted below. These can be found on pages 118
to 124 of the 2014 Annual Report.
Insurance contract liabilities
The change in claims costs for prior period insurance claims
represents the claims development of earlier reported years
incurred in the current accounting period. The carrying value of
the Group's net outstanding insurance claim liabilities at 30 June
2015 is GBP2,494.1million (30 June 2014: GBP2,560.8 million; 31
December 2014: GBP2,622.3 million). For the period to 30 June 2015,
there has been a net positive development of GBP48.3 million (30
June 2014: GBP40.1 million; 31 December 2014: GBP89.6 million) for
the Group. Further details are included in note 6.
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Following the transition in our 2014 results to a seasonally
adjusted earnings profile for North American windstorm exposed
business, there has been a reduction in gross earned premium of
GBP61.7 million and reinsurance premium ceded of GBP23.7 million in
the first half of this year, compared to the 2014 period. The
profile change has resulted in the majority of premium being earned
in the third quarter reflecting the risk profile of the
business.
4. Seasonality of interim operations
The Group derives insurance premium from a diverse range of
underwriting classes and geographical locations. Depending on the
class and location of the risk, there may be a seasonal pattern to
the incidence of claims. The US hurricane and West Pacific typhoon
seasons run from May to November and the level of windstorm
activity arising during this period may materially impact on the
Group's claims experience during the second half of 2015. However,
in recent years windstorm activity has been more benign than might
be expected which has resulted in less seasonal variation in loss
ratios.
The table below shows the Group's historical claims ratios for
the six month periods to 30 June and 31 December. Claims ratio is
defined as net claims and claims settlement expenses divided by net
earned premium.
Claims ratio
===================
H1 H2 Full year
% % %
===== === === =========
2011 92 65 78
2012 53 61 57
2013 53 52 52
2014 54 58 56
2015 55 n/a n/a
===== === === =========
Note: The Group incurred large losses from natural catastrophe
claims during the first six months of 2011. The 2011 losses
included claims on the New Zealand and Japanese earthquakes,
Australian floods and US tornadoes.
Gross written premium comprises premium on insurance contracts
incepting during the period. Inception dates are historically
weighted more heavily towards the first half of the year. The table
below shows the Group's gross written premium for the six month
periods to 30 June and 31 December.
Gross written premium
=================================================
H1 H1 H2 H2 Full year Full year
GBPm % GBPm % GBPm %
===== ======= ==== ====== ==== ========= =========
2011 1,514.6 65.7 789.5 34.3 2,304.1 100.0
2012 1,814.7 75.4 590.9 24.6 2,405.6 100.0
2013 1,838.9 74.5 628.5 25.5 2,467.4 100.0
2014 1,891.2 73.8 672.8 26.2 2,564.0 100.0
2015 2,007.6 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
===== ======= ==== ====== ==== ========= =========
Note: The significant uplift in H1 Gross written premium from
2012 onwards is a result of the establishment of Amlin Re Europe,
which has a significant proportion of policies incepting at the
start of the year.
5. Segmental reporting
a) Basis of segmentation
Management has determined the Group's operating segments based
on the management information reviewed during the year by the chief
operating decision maker that is used to make strategic decisions.
All operating segments used by management meet the definition of a
reportable segment under IFRS 8, 'Operating segments'.
Segments represent the distinct units through which the Group is
organised and managed. From 1 September 2014, management
reorganised the Group operating structure, from an
entity/divisional basis, to three Strategic Business Units (SBUs):
Reinsurance, Marine & Aviation and Property & Casualty.
From 1 January 2015, reporting to the chief operating decision
maker reflects the change in organisation and segmental analyses
for the comparative periods have been restated accordingly.
Segments are as follows:
-- Reinsurance - Offering coverage of catastrophe, property and
casualty risks through treaty and facultative reinsurance, and
providing clients with Insurance Linked Securities (ILS) solutions.
Operates through offices in Hamilton, London, Miami, Singapore and
Zurich.
-- Marine & Aviation - Primarily focusing on cargo, energy,
hull, liability and aviation portfolios, and some other specialist
areas such as specie and fine art risks. Operates through offices
in Antwerp, London, Paris and Rotterdam.
-- Property & Casualty - Providing insurance coverage in
five main areas - property, casualty, accident and health, motor
and bloodstock. Operates through offices in Amstelveen, Brussels,
Hamburg, London and Paris.
-- Other, comprising all other entities of the Group including
holding companies, and certain adjustments unrelated to the
performance of the SBUs.
Included within the intra group column are consolidation
adjustments, eliminating transactions between segments that are
outside of the following arrangements:
-- Consolidation adjustments eliminating the whole account quota
share (WAQS) intra group reinsurance arrangement have been
allocated to the segments based on the segmental analyses of the
counterparties to the arrangement. Thus each segment is presented
excluding the WAQS arrangement.
-- Consolidation adjustments relating to transactions within
segments are reported through the segment to which the adjustment
relates. The most significant impact is in respect of service
company commission income recognised as acquisition expenses in
Syndicate 2001, Amlin Insurance (UK) plc and Amlin Europe N.V.
Investment return generated from centrally managed investments
and managing agency expenses are reported through segments to which
these relate.
Transactions between segments are carried out at arm's length.
The revenue from external parties reported to the chief operating
decision maker is measured in a manner consistent with that in the
consolidated statement of profit or loss and revenues are allocated
based on the country in which the insured is located.
b) Segmental information
Segmental information for the reportable segments of the Group
is provided below. A reconciliation between this information and
the consolidated statement of profit or loss is provided in note
5(c).
Income and expenses Property
by business segment Marine & & Intra group
Six months ended Reinsurance Aviation Casualty Other items Total
30 June 2015 GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =======
Analysed by geographic
segment:
UK 174.5 87.1 214.4 - (24.1) 451.9
North America 464.3 68.0 163.6 - - 695.9
Europe 257.5 93.1 243.0 - - 593.6
Other 160.0 67.0 39.2 - - 266.2
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =======
Gross written premium 1,056.3 315.2 660.2 - (24.1) 2,007.6
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =======
Net written premium 839.2 280.7 556.8 (7.2) 0.8 1,670.3
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =======
Gross earned premium 471.9 219.5 489.7 - (21.1) 1,160.0
Reinsurance premium
ceded (62.8) (22.5) (57.7) (7.2) 21.5 (128.7)
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =======
Net earned premium 409.1 197.0 432.0 (7.2) 0.4 1,031.3
Insurance claims
and claims
settlement expenses (225.8) (118.9) (289.8) - 10.3 (624.2)
Insurance claims
and claims settlement
expenses recoverable
from reinsurers 15.1 12.9 41.0 - (10.8) 58.2
Expenses for the
acquisition
of insurance contracts (91.7) (47.8) (102.1) - 3.1 (238.5)
Underwriting expenses (39.0) (34.5) (59.4) - - (132.9)
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =======
Profit attributable
to underwriting 67.7 8.7 21.7 (7.2) 3.0 93.9
Investment return 60.3 10.4 27.5 (2.3) - 95.9
Other operating
income 9.0 1.5 1.3 - (1.3) 10.5
Other non-underwriting
expenses (11.8) (3.8) (5.6) (25.6) 1.3 (45.5)
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =======
Result of operating
activities 125.2 16.8 44.9 (35.1) 3.0 154.8
Finance costs (12.0)
Share of profit
after tax of associates 0.5
Profit before tax 143.3
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =======
Claims ratio 52% 54% 58% 55%
Expense ratio 31% 42% 37% 36%
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Combined ratio 83% 96% 95% 91%
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Notes:
1. Finance costs are incurred in support of the entire business
of the Group and have not been allocated to particular
segments.
2. The Other segment includes an adjustment of GBP7.2 million
for the understatement of reinsurance premium ceded in prior
periods. This adjustment does not relate to the performance of the
SBUs and the comparative periods have accordingly been restated to
present a consistent view by SBU.
Restated
Income and expenses Property
by business segment Marine & & Intra group
Six months ended Reinsurance Aviation Casualty Other items Total
30 June 2014 GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =======
Analysed by geographic
segment:
UK 183.7 60.0 137.9 - (31.8) 349.8
North America 397.8 67.7 187.2 - - 652.7
Europe 229.1 138.9 265.1 - (2.9) 630.2
Other 124.6 47.4 86.5 - - 258.5
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =======
Gross written premium 935.2 314.0 676.7 - (34.7) 1,891.2
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =======
Net written premium 775.6 270.5 585.4 6.8 (1.1) 1,637.2
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =======
Gross earned premium 524.3 242.8 489.8 - (16.3) 1,240.6
Reinsurance premium
ceded (67.8) (30.1) (52.9) 6.8 18.2 (125.8)
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =======
Net earned premium 456.5 212.7 436.9 6.8 1.9 1,114.8
Insurance claims
and claims
settlement expenses (249.4) (111.4) (264.5) - 8.1 (617.2)
Insurance claims
and claims settlement
expenses recoverable
from reinsurers 16.4 (2.7) 14.8 - (11.7) 16.8
Expenses for the
acquisition
of insurance contracts (91.3) (51.9) (98.6) - 1.6 (240.2)
Underwriting expenses (34.2) (39.5) (58.2) - (0.7) (132.6)
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =======
Profit attributable
to underwriting 98.0 7.2 30.4 6.8 (0.8) 141.6
Investment return 29.8 8.5 19.0 (2.4) - 54.9
Other operating
income 0.9 1.8 1.1 0.1 (0.9) 3.0
Other non-underwriting
expenses (7.3) (6.8) (6.5) (19.6) 0.9 (39.3)
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =======
Result of operating
activities 121.4 10.7 44.0 (15.1) (0.8) 160.2
Finance costs (13.6)
Share of profit
after tax of associates 1.9
Profit before tax 148.5
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =======
Claims ratio 51% 54% 57% 54%
Expense ratio 28% 43% 36% 33%
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =======
Combined ratio 79% 97% 93% 87%
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =======
Restated
Income and expenses Property
by business segment Marine & & Intra group
Year ended 31 December Reinsurance Aviation Casualty Other items Total
2014 GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =========
Analysed by geographic
segment:
UK 185.1 89.0 361.4 - (43.5) 592.0
North America 502.4 102.5 252.6 - - 857.5
Europe 267.6 153.8 308.6 - (2.9) 727.1
Other 181.1 109.7 96.6 - - 387.4
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =========
Gross written premium 1,136.2 455.0 1,019.2 - (46.4) 2,564.0
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =========
Net written premium 965.7 397.0 910.7 7.2 (1.7) 2,278.9
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =========
Gross earned premium 1,095.0 460.1 968.4 - (47.1) 2,476.4
Reinsurance premium
ceded (175.8) (60.8) (104.0) 7.2 40.4 (293.0)
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =========
Net earned premium 919.2 399.3 864.4 7.2 (6.7) 2,183.4
Insurance claims
and claims
settlement expenses (534.0) (242.5) (557.8) - 27.5 (1,306.8)
Insurance claims
and claims settlement
expenses recoverable
from reinsurers 32.8 40.0 38.2 - (27.4) 83.6
Expenses for the
acquisition
of insurance contracts (187.9) (95.4) (197.0) - 7.3 (473.0)
Underwriting expenses (51.4) (72.0) (118.0) - 0.2 (241.2)
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =========
Profit attributable
to underwriting 178.7 29.4 29.8 7.2 0.9 246.0
Investment return 68.2 21.1 42.2 (13.0) - 118.5
Other operating
income 4.7 3.0 2.2 0.2 (2.1) 8.0
Other non-underwriting
expenses (18.5) (13.4) (14.4) (57.7) 2.1 (101.9)
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =========
Result of operating
activities 233.1 40.1 59.8 (63.3) 0.9 270.6
Finance costs (27.0)
Share of profit
after tax of associates 3.7
Gain on revaluation
of existing investment 11.4
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =========
Profit before tax 258.7
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =========
Claims ratio 55% 50% 60% 56%
Expense ratio 26% 42% 37% 33%
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =========
Combined ratio 81% 92% 97% 89%
===================================== =========== ========= ========= ====== =========== =========
c) Reconciliation between management information and the
consolidated statement of profit or loss
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The following tables show the reconciliation between the
management information provided to the chief operating decision
maker and the consolidated statement of profit or loss.
Six months ended 30 June
2015
========================================
IFRS
Consolidated
statement
Management Reconciling of profit
Consolidated statement of information items or loss
profit or loss GBPm GBPm GBPm
==================================== ============ =========== =============
Gross written premium 2,007.6 - 2,007.6
==================================== ============ =========== =============
Net written premium 1,670.3 52.7 1,723.0
==================================== ============ =========== =============
Gross earned premium 1,160.0 - 1,160.0
Reinsurance premium ceded (128.7) 6.0 (122.7)
==================================== ============ =========== =============
Net earned premium 1,031.3 6.0 1,037.3
Insurance claims and claims
settlement expenses (624.2) - (624.2)
Insurance claims and claims
settlement expenses recoverable
from reinsurers 58.2 - 58.2
Expenses for the acquisition
of insurance contracts (238.5) - (238.5)
Underwriting expenses (132.9) - (132.9)
==================================== ============ =========== =============
Profit attributable to underwriting 93.9 6.0 99.9
Investment return 95.9 (6.0) 89.9
Other operating income 10.5 - 10.5
Other non-underwriting expenses (45.5) - (45.5)
==================================== ============ =========== =============
Result of operating activities 154.8 - 154.8
Finance costs (12.0) - (12.0)
Share of profit after tax
of associates 0.5 - 0.5
Profit before tax 143.3 - 143.3
==================================== ============ =========== =============
The reconciling items relate to items of income and expense
under the Group's risk transfer contracts with Tramline Re II Ltd.
These contracts incepted on 1 July 2013 and 1 January 2015 and each
provide cover for risk periods of four years. From a management
information perspective, these instruments are insurance linked and
therefore these balances are included within the Group's profit
attributable to underwriting in the segmental information provided
to the chief operating decision maker. Under IAS 39, the
instruments are classified as derivatives and therefore such items
of income and expense are reported through investment return in the
Group's consolidated statement of profit or loss.
Six months ended 30 Year ended 31 December
June 2014 2014
======================================== ==========================================
IFRS IFRS
Consolidated Consolidated
statement statement
of of
Management Reconciling profit Management Reconciling profit
Consolidated statement information items or loss information items or loss
of profit or loss GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
============================== ============ =========== ============= ============ =========== =============
Gross written premium 1,891.2 - 1,891.2 2,564.0 - 2,564.0
============================== ============ =========== ============= ============ =========== =============
Net written premium 1,637.2 14.9 1,652.1 2,278.9 17.0 2,295.9
============================== ============ =========== ============= ============ =========== =============
Gross earned premium 1,240.6 - 1,240.6 2,476.4 - 2,476.4
Reinsurance premium ceded (125.8) 3.2 (122.6) (293.0) 17.2 (275.8)
============================== ============ =========== ============= ============ =========== =============
Net earned premium 1,114.8 3.2 1,118.0 2,183.4 17.2 2,200.6
Insurance claims and claims
settlement expenses (617.2) - (617.2) (1,306.8) - (1,306.8)
Insurance claims and claims
settlement expenses
recoverable
from reinsurers 16.8 - 16.8 83.6 - 83.6
Expenses for the acquisition
of insurance contracts (240.2) - (240.2) (473.0) - (473.0)
Underwriting expenses (132.6) - (132.6) (241.2) - (241.2)
============================== ============ =========== ============= ============ =========== =============
Profit attributable to
underwriting 141.6 3.2 144.8 246.0 17.2 263.2
Investment return 54.9 (3.2) 51.7 118.5 (17.2) 101.3
Other operating income 3.0 - 3.0 8.0 - 8.0
Other non-underwriting
expenses (39.3) - (39.3) (101.9) - (101.9)
============================== ============ =========== ============= ============ =========== =============
Result of operating activities 160.2 - 160.2 270.6 - 270.6
Finance costs (13.6) - (13.6) (27.0) - (27.0)
Share of profit after
tax of associates 1.9 - 1.9 3.7 - 3.7
Gain on revaluation of
existing investment - - - 11.4 - 11.4
============================== ============ =========== ============= ============ =========== =============
Profit before tax 148.5 - 148.5 258.7 - 258.7
============================== ============ =========== ============= ============ =========== =============
6. Outstanding claims
Net
Outstanding Reinsurers' outstanding
claims share claims
GBPm GBPm GBPm
========================================== =========== =========== ============
At 1 January 2015 2,928.2 (305.9) 2,622.3
========================================== =========== =========== ============
Claims incurred during the current period 649.5 (35.2) 614.3
Movements arising from prior year claims (25.3) (23.0) (48.3)
========================================== =========== =========== ============
624.2 (58.2) 566.0
========================================== =========== =========== ============
Claims paid during the period (680.0) 71.5 (608.5)
Accretion of fair value adjustment 1.6 (0.2) 1.4
Exchange adjustments (63.7) (23.4) (87.1)
========================================== =========== =========== ============
At 30 June 2015 2,810.3 (316.2) 2,494.1
========================================== =========== =========== ============
Net
Outstanding Reinsurers' outstanding
claims share claims
GBPm GBPm GBPm
========================================== =========== =========== ============
At 1 January 2014 2,897.1 (343.1) 2,554.0
========================================== =========== =========== ============
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Claims incurred during the current period 666.9 (26.4) 640.5
Movements arising from prior year claims (49.7) 9.6 (40.1)
========================================== =========== =========== ============
617.2 (16.8) 600.4
========================================== =========== =========== ============
Claims paid during the period (550.2) 20.8 (529.4)
Accretion of fair value adjustment 2.1 (0.3) 1.8
Other movements - (0.8) (0.8)
Exchange adjustments (67.6) 2.4 (65.2)
========================================== =========== =========== ============
At 30 June 2014 2,898.6 (337.8) 2,560.8
========================================== =========== =========== ============
Net
Outstanding Reinsurers' outstanding
claims share claims
GBPm GBPm GBPm
========================================= =========== =========== ============
At 1 January 2014 2,897.1 (343.1) 2,554.0
========================================= =========== =========== ============
Claims incurred during the current year 1,387.2 (74.4) 1,312.8
Movements arising from prior year claims (80.4) (9.2) (89.6)
========================================= =========== =========== ============
1,306.8 (83.6) 1,223.2
========================================= =========== =========== ============
Claims paid during the year (1,288.7) 133.3 (1,155.4)
Accretion of fair value adjustment 3.8 (0.6) 3.2
Exchange adjustments 9.2 (11.9) (2.7)
========================================= =========== =========== ============
At 31 December 2014 2,928.2 (305.9) 2,622.3
========================================= =========== =========== ============
7. Investment return
6 months 6 months 12 months
2015 2014 2014
GBPm GBPm GBPm
============================================================= ======== ======== =========
Investment income
- dividend income 14.5 12.7 22.9
- interest income 8.5 11.2 20.5
- cash and cash equivalents interest
income 0.5 0.7 1.5
============================================================= ======== ======== =========
23.5 24.6 44.9
============================================================= ======== ======== =========
Net realised gains/(losses)
on assets held for trading
- equity securities 56.7 14.2 26.0
- debt securities 6.6 24.6 50.5
- property funds - 0.3 (0.1)
- derivative instruments 15.7 (1.4) (5.7)
* derivative instruments relating to the Group's
contracts with Tramline Re Ltd and Tramline Re II Ltd (1.6) (1.5) (17.9)
on assets classified as other than trading
- participation in investment pools 0.8 0.8 1.7
78.2 37.0 54.5
============================================================= ======== ======== =========
Net unrealised (losses)/gains
on assets held for trading
- equity securities (14.5) 3.0 26.0
- debt securities 5.3 8.0 (19.2)
- property funds 1.8 1.7 5.5
- derivative instruments - (19.4) (10.0)
* derivative instruments relating to the Group's
contracts with Tramline Re Ltd and Tramline Re II Ltd (4.4) (1.7) 0.7
on assets classified as other than trading
- other - (1.5) (1.1)
(11.8) (9.9) 1.9
============================================================= ======== ======== =========
89.9 51.7 101.3
============================================================= ======== ======== =========
Note: Included within debt securities held for trading are
GBPnil realised gains and losses and GBP1.5m unrealised gains
relating to the investment in the funds managed by Leadenhall
Capital Partners LLP (30 June 2014: GBP2.8 million realised losses
and GBP3.8 million unrealised gains; 31 December 2014: GBP1.7
million realised losses and GBP4.8 million unrealised gains).
8. Other operating income
6 months 6 months 12 months
2015 2014 2014
GBPm GBPm GBPm
============================= ======== ======== =========
Investment management income 7.6 - 2.4
Commission income 1.3 1.7 2.9
Other non-insurance income 1.6 1.3 2.7
10.5 3.0 8.0
============================= ======== ======== =========
Note: Investment management income represents income from funds
managed by Leadenhall Capital Partners LLP, which became a
subsidiary of the Group on 23 October 2014.
9. Other operating expenses
6 months 6 months 12 months
2015 2014 2014
GBPm GBPm GBPm
================================================= ======== ======== =========
Expenses relating to underwriting
Employee expenses, excluding employee
incentives 72.9 67.0 133.5
Lloyd's expenses 12.4 12.0 20.2
Other administrative expenses 46.2 41.4 83.9
Underwriting foreign exchange losses 1.4 12.2 3.6
================================================= ======== ======== =========
132.9 132.6 241.2
================================================= ======== ======== =========
Other expenses
Employee expenses, excluding employee
incentives 14.7 10.5 22.4
Employee incentive and related social
security costs 16.7 18.5 43.7
Asset management fees 4.1 4.0 8.9
Other administrative expenses 8.9 7.6 20.2
Non-underwriting foreign exchange losses/(gains) 1.1 (1.3) 6.7
================================================= ======== ======== =========
45.5 39.3 101.9
================================================= ======== ======== =========
178.4 171.9 343.1
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Employee and other administrative expenses not relating to
underwriting represent costs associated with the corporate
activities of the Group.
Changes to Group Incentive Schemes
During the period ended 30 June 2015, the Group introduced two
new employee incentive schemes, summarised below.
A new variant of the Amlin Performance Share Plan (PSP) was
established, which is a long term equity settled award for senior
executives to replace and combine existing PSP, Capital Builder and
LTIP schemes. There are no significant changes from previous PSP
schemes. PSP awards are subject to a single performance criterion,
Return on Net Tangible Assets (RONTA) and exercisable from five
years after the grant date.
A new short term incentive scheme for all employees called the
Amlin Annual Bonus Plan (ABP) which has separate arrangements for
employees based on seniority. The target and maximum bonus payment
that may be made in respect of the annual performance bonus is
determined by the Board and calculated as a percentage of the
employee's fixed salary. For underwriting employees, an additional
bonus element applies linked to underwriting performance which is
funded by a SBU profit pool. ABP awards are a mixture of cash
and/or shares. Deferral arrangements apply for all eligible
employees. Provision for payment of an award under the ABP is
calculated for each performance period and expensed over a four
year vesting period, during which employees are required to remain
in employment.
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The current year costs of these new schemes do not vary
materially from the prior period.
10. Tax
6 months 6 months 12 months
2015 2014 2014
GBPm GBPm GBPm
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Current tax - current period/year
Corporate income tax 5.3 7.9 0.6
Foreign tax 2.1 2.6 1.6
7.4 10.5 2.2
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Current tax - adjustment in respect
of previous periods/years
Corporate income tax (0.2) (1.2) (2.0)
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Deferred tax - current period/year
Origination and reversal of temporary
differences 1.8 3.9 19.3
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Deferred tax - adjustment in respect
of previous periods/years
Movement for the period/year 1.6 - 4.9
Impact of change in UK tax rate (0.1) (0.7) (2.1)
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1.5 (0.7) 2.8
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Income tax expense 10.5 12.5 22.3
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Recent UK budgets have announced changes in the main rate of UK
corporation tax. The new rate of 20% was enacted on 2 July 2013 and
applies from 1 April 2015.
The UK budget on 8 July 2015 announced two further reductions to
the main rate of UK corporation tax. The new rates of 19% and 18%
will apply from 1 April 2017 and 1 April 2020 respectively. These
rates have not yet been substantively enacted so their impact is
not included in these financial statements.
In addition to the above, tax of GBP4.9 million has been charged
to other comprehensive income (30 June 2014: GBP0.8 million charge;
31 December 2014: GBP1.9 million credit). Tax of GBP1.4 million has
been charged direct to other reserves (30 June 2014: GBP0.6 million
charge; 31 December 2014: GBP0.6 million charge).
11. Dividends
The amounts recognised as distributions to equity holders are as
follows:
6 months 6 months 12 months
2015 2014 2014
Group GBPm GBPm GBPm
===================================== ======== ======== =========
Final dividend for the year ended:
- 31 December 2014 of 18.9 pence per
ordinary share 94.6 - -
- 31 December 2013 of 18.2 pence per
ordinary share - 90.8 90.8
Special dividend for the year ended:
- 31 December 2014 of 15.0 pence per
ordinary share 75.1 - -
Interim dividend for the year ended:
- 31 December 2014 of 8.1 pence per
ordinary share - - 40.4
169.7 90.8 131.2
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An interim dividend of 8.4 pence per ordinary share for 2015,
amounting to GBP42.2 million and payable in cash, was declared by
the Board on 21 August 2015. This dividend has not been adjusted
for within these financial statements in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards.
12. Earnings per share
Basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows:
6 months 6 months 12 months
2015 2014 2014
===================================== ========= ========= =========
Profit attributable to owners of the
Parent Company GBP133.0m GBP136.1m GBP236.5m
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Weighted average number of shares in
issue 500.3m 498.9m 498.9m
Dilutive shares 9.1m 8.1m 8.6m
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Adjusted average number of shares in
issue 509.4m 507.0m 507.5m
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Basic earnings per share 26.5p 27.3p 47.4p
Diluted earnings per share 26.1p 26.8p 46.6p
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13. Financial assets and liabilities
In the six months to 30 June 2015 there have been no significant
changes in the business or economic circumstances that have
affected the fair value of the Group's financial assets and
financial liabilities.
a) Fair value hierarchy
i) Fair value methodology
For financial instruments carried at fair value the Group has
categorised the measurement basis into a fair value hierarchy as
follows:
Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for
identical assets or liabilities. An active market is one in which
transactions for the asset occur with sufficient frequency and
volume to provide readily and regularly available quoted
prices.
Level 2 - Inputs to a valuation model other than quoted prices
included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or
liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e.
derived from prices).
Level 3 - Inputs to a valuation model for the asset or liability
that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs)
and are significant to the overall fair value measurement.
Unobservable inputs may have been used to measure fair value to the
extent that observable inputs are not available, thereby allowing
for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity
for the asset or liability at the measurement date (or market
information for the inputs to any valuation models). As such,
unobservable inputs reflect the assumptions it is considered that
market participants would use in pricing the asset.
There were no changes to the valuation techniques during the
period.
Shares and other variable yield securities
Listed equities traded on a primary exchange in an active market
are classified as Level 1.
Available-for-sale unlisted equities represent the Group's
investments in broker businesses and do not have a quoted price in
an active market. As such they are valued using a discounted cash
flow of future income method adjusted for management expectation of
market exit prices which is largely unobservable. Hence, they have
been included in Level 3 with fair value movements being recognised
in other comprehensive income.
Debt and other fixed income securities
The fair value is based upon quotes from pricing services where
available. These pricing services derive prices based on an average
of quotes provided by brokers. Where multiple quotes are not
available, the fair value is based upon evaluated pricing services,
which typically use proprietary cash flow models and incorporate
observable market inputs, such as credit spreads, benchmark quotes
and other trade data. If such services do not provide coverage of
the asset, then fair value is determined manually using indicative
broker quotes, which are corroborated by recent market transactions
in similar or identical assets.
Where there is an active market for these assets and their fair
value is the unadjusted quoted market price, these are classified
as Level 1. This is typically the case for government bonds. Level
1 also includes bond funds, where fair value is based upon quoted
prices. Where the market is inactive or the price is adjusted, but
significant market observable inputs have been used by the pricing
sources, then these are considered to be Level 2. This is typically
the case for government agency debt, corporate debt, mortgage and
asset backed securities and catastrophe bonds. Certain assets, for
which prices or other market inputs are unobservable, are
classified as Level 3.
Property funds
The Group's property fund portfolios are valued using the most
recent net asset value provided by the fund managers. The net asset
values, which may be a quarter in arrears, are determined by the
fund managers using proprietary cash flow models. In such cases,
adjustments may be made to bring the net asset value to a more
current valuation. The inputs into that valuation, such as discount
rates, are primarily unobservable and, as such, these assets are
classified as Level 3. Where an investment is made into a new
property fund the transaction price is considered to be the fair
value if it is the most recent price available.
Participation in investment pools
These are units held in money market funds and the value is
based upon unadjusted, quoted and executable prices provided by the
fund manager and these are classified as Level 1.
Derivatives
Listed derivative contracts, such as futures, that are actively
traded are valued using quoted prices from the relevant exchange
and are classified as Level 1. Over the counter currency options
are valued by the counterparty using quantitative models with
multiple market inputs such as foreign exchange rate volatility.
The market inputs are observable and the valuation can be validated
through external sources. These are classified as Level 2. The
Group's risk transfer contracts with Tramline Re Ltd and Tramline
Re II Ltd have been classified as derivative instruments. The
valuation of these instruments is based on forecast cash flow
models which contain principally unobservable market inputs, and as
such are classified as Level 3.
a) Fair value hierarchy continued
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ii) Net financial investments by fair value grouping
Fair value hierarchy
========================
Total
Level Level Level 30 June
1 2 3 2015
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
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Assets
Financial assets held for trading
at fair value through profit or
loss
Shares and other variable yield
securities 607.2 - - 607.2
Debt and other fixed income securities 2,494.6 237.8 - 2,732.4
Property funds - - 285.4 285.4
Derivative instruments - 18.3 1.7 20.0
Other financial assets at fair value
through profit or loss
Participation in investment pools 272.3 - - 272.3
Deposits with credit institutions 152.8 - - 152.8
Other 1.0 - 0.1 1.1
Available-for-sale financial assets
Unlisted equities - - 6.5 6.5
Other
Derivative instruments in designated
hedge accounting relationships - 21.6 - 21.6
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Total assets 3,527.9 277.7 293.7 4,099.3
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Liabilities
Financial liabilities held for trading
at fair value through profit or
loss
Derivative instruments - (8.6) - (8.6)
Other
Derivative instruments in designated
hedge accounting relationships - (0.3) - (0.3)
Total liabilities - (8.9) - (8.9)
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Net financial investments 3,527.9 268.8 293.7 4,090.4
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The table above excludes the Group's holdings of cash and cash
equivalents of GBP196.0 million (30 June 2014: GBP222.6 million; 31
December 2014: GBP204.8 million). These are categorised as Level 1
in the fair value hierarchy.
The table also excludes the Group's borrowings which are not
measured at fair value but for which fair value information is
provided in note 13(b). These are categorised as Level 3 in the
fair value hierarchy.
The table also excludes the Group's loans and receivables and
other payables, which are carried at amounts that approximate to
the fair value and are categorised as Level 3 in the fair value
hierarchy.
The majority of the Group's investments are valued based on
quoted market information or other observable market data. The
Group holds 7.2% (30 June 2014: 5.2%; 31 December 2014: 6.0%) of
its net financial investments at a fair value based on estimates
and recorded as Level 3 investments. Where estimates are used,
these are based on a combination of independent third party
evidence and internally developed models, calibrated to market
observable data where possible. While such valuations are sensitive
to estimates, it is believed that changing one or more of the
assumptions to reasonably possible alternative assumptions might
result in a higher or lower fair value measurement, though this is
unlikely to be significant.
Fair value hierarchy Total
31 December
2014
Fair value hierarchy GBPm
======================== ======== ======================== ============
Total
Level Level Level 30 June Level Level Level
1 2 3 2014 1 2 3
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
=========================== ========= ====== ===== ======== ======== ======= ===== ============
Assets
Financial assets
held for trading
at fair value through
profit or loss
Shares and other
variable yield securities 531.7 - - 531.7 652.4 - - 652.4
Debt and other fixed
income securities 2,377.7 492.3 1.0 2,871.0 2,722.1 256.4 - 2,978.5
Property funds - - 205.6 205.6 - - 255.5 255.5
Derivative instruments - 6.9 4.8 11.7 - 32.5 - 32.5
Other financial
assets at fair value
through profit or
loss
Participation in
investment pools 312.5 - - 312.5 280.6 - - 280.6
Deposits with credit
institutions 234.5 - - 234.5 176.7 - - 176.7
Other 1.3 - 0.3 1.6 1.3 - 0.1 1.4
Available-for-sale
financial assets
Unlisted equities - - 6.7 6.7 - - 6.6 6.6
Other
Derivative instruments
in designated hedge
accounting relationships - 10.4 - 10.4 - 6.1 - 6.1
=========================== ========= ====== ===== ======== ======== ======= ===== ============
Total assets 3,457.7 509.6 218.4 4,185.7 3,833.1 295.0 262.2 4,390.3
=========================== ========= ====== ===== ======== ======== ======= ===== ============
Liabilities
Financial liabilities
held for trading
at fair value through
profit or loss
Derivative instruments - (8.5) - (8.5) - (21.6) - (21.6)
Other
Derivative instruments
in designated hedge
accounting relationships - (0.2) - (0.2) - (7.0) - (7.0)
========= ====== ===== ======== ======== ======= ===== ============
Total liabilities - (8.7) - (8.7) - (28.6) - (28.6)
=========================== ========= ====== ===== ======== ======== ======= ===== ============
Net financial investments 3,457.7 500.9 218.4 4,177.0 3,833.1 266.4 262.2 4,361.7
=========================== ========= ====== ===== ======== ======== ======= ===== ============
iii) Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy
The Group's policy is to recognise transfers into and transfers
out of fair value hierarchy levels at the end of the relevant
reporting period during which the transfers are deemed to have
occurred.
There have been no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 during
the period.
In the comparative period, debt and other fixed income
securities of GBP1.0 million at 30 June 2014 (31 Dec 2014: GBPnil)
were transferred from Level 2 into Level 3 due to a lack of
observable inputs in determining a fair value for these assets.
The tables below analyse the movements in assets and liabilities
classified as Level 3 investments:
Debt
and
other
fixed
income Property Derivative Unlisted
securities funds instruments Other equities Total
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
=========================== =========== ======== ============ ===== ========= =====
At 1 January 2015 - 255.5 - 0.1 6.6 262.2
Total net gains/(losses)
recognised in investment
return in profit or loss - 1.8 (5.9) - - (4.1)
Sales - (1.8) - - - (1.8)
Purchases - 37.6 - - - 37.6
Settlements - (1.6) 7.6 - - 6.0
Foreign exchange losses - (6.1) - - (0.1) (6.2)
=========================== =========== ======== ============ ===== ========= =====
At 30 June 2015 - 285.4 1.7 0.1 6.5 293.7
=========================== =========== ======== ============ ===== ========= =====
Total unrealised losses
for the period recognised
in investment return in
profit or loss for assets
and liabilities held at
the end of the reporting
period (5.7)
=========================== =========== ======== ============ ===== ========= =====
Debt
and
other
fixed
income Property Derivative Unlisted
securities funds instruments Other equities Total
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
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At 1 January 2014 - 181.0 (0.1) 2.0 6.7 189.6
Total net gains/(losses)
recognised in investment
return in profit or loss - 2.0 (3.4) (1.5) - (2.9)
Sales - (5.5) - - - (5.5)
Purchases - 33.6 - - - 33.6
Settlements - (1.0) 8.3 - - 7.3
Transfer into Level 3 1.0 - - - - 1.0
Foreign exchange losses - (4.5) - (0.2) - (4.7)
=========================== =========== ======== ============ ===== ========= =====
At 30 June 2014 1.0 205.6 4.8 0.3 6.7 218.4
=========================== =========== ======== ============ ===== ========= =====
Total unrealised losses
for the period recognised
in investment return in
profit or loss for assets
and liabilities held at
the end of the reporting
period (1.5)
=========================== =========== ======== ============ ===== ========= =====
Debt
and
other
fixed
income Property Derivative Unlisted
securities funds instruments Other equities Total
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
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At 1 January 2014 - 181.0 (0.1) 2.0 6.7 189.6
Total net gains/(losses)
recognised in investment
return in profit or loss - 5.4 (17.2) (1.2) (0.1) (13.1)
Sales - (20.2) - - - (20.2)
Purchases - 86.8 - - - 86.8
Settlements - (1.5) 16.9 - - 15.4
Foreign exchange gains/(losses) - 4.0 0.4 (0.7) - 3.7
=================================== =========== ======== ============ ===== ========= ======
At 31 December 2014 - 255.5 - 0.1 6.6 262.2
=================================== =========== ======== ============ ===== ========= ======
Total unrealised gains for
the year recognised in investment
return in profit or loss
for assets and liabilities
held at the end of the reporting
period 2.4
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b) Borrowings
6 months 6 months 12 months
2015 2014 2014
GBPm GBPm GBPm
========================== ======== ======== =========
Subordinated debt 229.6 287.8 261.5
Revolving credit facility 67.4 - -
Other 0.5 0.6 0.6
========================== ======== ======== =========
297.5 288.4 262.1
========================== ======== ======== =========
The current and non-current portions are expected to be as
follows:
6 months 6 months 12 months
2015 2014 2014
GBPm GBPm GBPm
==================== ======== ======== =========
Current portion 67.5 58.5 32.2
Non-current portion 230.0 229.9 229.9
==================== ======== ======== =========
297.5 288.4 262.1
==================== ======== ======== =========
The Directors' estimation of the fair value of the Group's
subordinated debt is GBP257.1 million (30 June 2014: GBP325.9
million, 31 December 2014: GBP287.0 million). The aggregate fair
values are based on a discounted cash flow model. This model uses a
current yield curve appropriate for the remaining terms to
maturity. The discount rate used was 0.6% (30 June 2014: 1.2%, 31
December 2014: 1.2%).
The US$ subordinated debt, which was in two tranches of US$50
million, was fully repaid in November 2014 and March 2015.
14. Capital & reserves
a) Share capital
Number GBPm
============================================ =========== =====
Allotted, called up and fully paid ordinary
shares
At 1 January 2014 and 30 June 2014 issued
ordinary shares of 28.125 pence each 504,799,359 142.0
============================================ =========== =====
Ordinary shares of 28.125 pence each
issued in the period ending 31 December
2014 66,541 -
============================================ =========== =====
At 31 December 2014 issued ordinary shares
of 28.125 pence each 504,865,900 142.0
============================================ =========== =====
Ordinary shares of 28.125 pence each
issued in the period ending 30 June 2015 144,000 -
============================================ =========== =====
At 30 June 2015 issued ordinary shares
of 28.125 pence each 505,009,900 142.0
============================================ =========== =====
During the period the Company transferred 455,252 shares out of
treasury at a cost of GBP1.2 million (30 June 2014: 202,011 shares
at a cost of GBP0.5 million; 31 December 2014: 756,372 shares at a
cost of GBP1.9 million). The shares have been transferred to meet
exercises of employee share options, leaving 3,040,461 shares in
treasury at 30 June 2015 (30 June 2014: 4,050,074 shares; 31
December 2014: 3,495,713 shares).
The Group issued 144,000 ordinary shares on 1 June 2015 in
conjunction with the acquisition of Leadenhall Capital Partners
LLP. The shares issued have the same rights as all other shares in
issue. The fair value of the shares issued is GBP0.7 million (487.0
pence per share).
On 31 July 2015, 1,167,151 shares were issued to settle the
deferred consideration of US$7.5 million relating to the
acquisition of RaetsMarine Insurance B.V.
b) Net assets per share
Net assets and tangible net assets per share are as follows:
30 June 30 June 31 December
2015 2014 2014
================================================ ======= ======= ===========
Net assets 1,683.0 1,670.4 1,785.9
Non-controlling interests (2.9) (0.1) (3.1)
Equity attributable to owners of the
Parent Company 1,680.1 1,670.3 1,782.8
Adjustments for goodwill and intangible
assets (excluding non-controlling interest's
share) (255.5) (234.7) (263.6)
================================================ ======= ======= ===========
Tangible net assets 1,424.6 1,435.7 1,519.2
================================================ ======= ======= ===========
Number of shares in issue at end of period/year 505.0 504.8 504.9
Adjustment for ESOT and treasury shares (4.0) (5.7) (5.3)
================================================ ======= ======= ===========
Basic number of shares after ESOT and
treasury shares adjustment 501.0 499.1 499.6
================================================ ======= ======= ===========
Basic net assets per share 335.3p 334.7p 356.8p
================================================ ======= ======= ===========
Basic tangible net assets per share 284.4p 287.7p 304.1p
================================================ ======= ======= ===========
Note: The calculation of tangible net assets was amended in
December 2014 to incorporate an adjustment for Non-controlling
interests included in the Equity attributable to owners of the
Parent Company.
15. Principal exchange rates
The principal exchange rates used in translating foreign
currency assets, liabilities, income and expenditure in the
production of these interim financial statements are:
6 months 6 months
2015 At 30 2014 At 30 12 months2014 At 31
Average June Average June Average December
rate 2015 rate 2014 rate 2014
=================== ======== ====== ======== ====== ============== ==========
US dollar 1.52 1.57 1.67 1.71 1.65 1.56
Canadian dollar 1.88 1.97 1.83 1.82 1.82 1.81
Euro 1.37 1.41 1.22 1.25 1.24 1.29
New Zealand dollar 2.06 2.32 1.97 1.95 1.99 1.99
Japanese yen 183.28 192.01 170.97 173.22 174.22 186.79
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16. Contingent liabilities
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