Strong Combined Ratio and Profitability
Full-year combined ratio of 84.7% (well below long-term target of 91%) with normalized large-loss level ~7% in 2025, delivering NOK 31.7 per share in earnings.
Top-Line Growth
Premium growth of 14% for the full year, driven by strong renewals and new sales particularly in the Nordics and France (growth in Nordics highest in Norway, Denmark #2 on 1 Jan '26).
Strong Investment Performance
Investment result of NOK 1.5 billion for the year; equity portfolio performed well (10-year annualized return ~14%) and discount to intrinsic value reduced versus prior year.
Capital and Balance-Sheet Actions
Successful placement of Tier 1 bond on favorable terms; utilization of issued Tier 2 capital matched expected dividends; assets under management reduced by ~NOK 1 billion related to Danish workers' comp transfer.
Resolution of Danish Workers' Compensation Issue
Sale of problematic Danish workers' compensation portfolio to DARAG completed, removing a material legacy underwriting mistake and allowing focus on core Danish business.
High Renewal Rate and Healthy Churn
Overall renewal rate of 95% for the company; UK renewal/churn controlled around slightly above 10%, described as a good level.
Quality Leadership with Broker Recognition
Favourable broker surveys: #1 positions in Norway and Sweden and improved broker perception across Scandinavian markets, increasing competitive advantage for future data and collaboration.
Reinsurance Optimization Delivering Net Benefit
Reinsurance program adjusted to take more predictable tail risk in-house (e.g., raising retention on certain programs) and reduce reinsurance spend; company expects the cost reduction to exceed increased retained risk economically.