Strong Q1 Net Result
Reported net result of EUR 1.7 billion in Q1 2026, described as a strong start and evidence of resilience amid geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty.
Solid Underlying Operating Performance Across Segments
Benign major-loss experience supported strong technical results across reinsurance, Global Specialty Insurance and ERGO; P&C reinsurance, Global Specialty and ERGO Germany all reported combined ratios materially below full‑year guidance levels.
P&C Reinsurance Q1 Profitability
P&C reinsurance Q1 combined ratio of 66.8% and normalized combined ratio of 80.3%, aligned with full‑year guidance (~80%) supported by low major losses and expected reserve releases.
Life & Health Reinsurance and CSM Growth
Life & Health Reinsurance delivered a total technical result of EUR 500 million (slightly above pro rata annual ambition); Contractual Service Margin (CSM) stock increased due to solid business growth and positive currency effects.
ERGO Strong Start
ERGO delivered a net result of EUR 235 million in Q1; ERGO Germany segment result EUR 157 million; ERGO Germany P&C combined ratio 86.7% (better than full‑year guidance); ERGO International net result EUR 78 million and ERGO NEXT (US) progressing according to plan.
Improved Reinvestment Yield
Reinvestment yield improved to 4.2% after using higher bond yields to reinvest, providing support for future running yield and income.
Diversification Benefits in Investment Portfolio
Despite negative fair value changes in fixed income and equities, alternative investments and commodities posted positive revaluations, demonstrating diversification benefits in volatile capital markets.
Strong Capital Position
Group Solvency II ratio of 292% after partial deduction for the new share buyback program; group reiterates capital discipline and maintained outlook for EUR 6.3 billion net result in 2026.
Reserve Discipline and Portfolio Management
Active portfolio discipline at renewals: renewed treaty volume reduced by 18.5% in April to preserve portfolio quality; underwriting discipline maintained (limited participation in business not meeting return requirements).
Reserve Releases and Discounting Benefit
Reserve releases contributed c. 6 percentage points to the combined ratio; discounting effect of approx. 9.5% (driven by higher interest rates) exceeded guidance (~9%), supporting current technical profitability.