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ING Canada’s 2006 Q4 profits down

ING Canada has reported a profit of Cdn$109.4 million for 2006 Q4, down from Cdn$196.9 million reported in 2005 Q4. The drop in net income was driven by lower underwriting income, lower realized investment gains and higher income taxes, the company noted in a press release. Net income for the full year 2006 was Cdn$658.1 […]

February 28, 2007

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Increased claims severity mutes The Co-operators’ 2006 Q4 results

Co-operators General Insur-ance Company reported consolidated after-tax net income of Cnd$19 million in 2006 Q4, compared to its Cdn$39 million profit in 2005 Q4. Gross written premium in 2006 Q4 increased 6.7%, to Cnd$519 million, compared to Cdn$486 million in the fourth quarter of 2005. The combined ratio of claims and operating expenses was 99.0% […]

February 28, 2007

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AXA’s 2006 Q4 profit jumps 20%

AXA reported a profit of EUR4 billion [approximately Cdn$6.1 billion] throughout 2006, an increase of 20% over 2005. Property and casualty earnings increased 7% to EUR1.5 billion [approximately Cdn$2.3 million], driven by a 4% increase in revenues together with a 0.8 point improvement of the combined ratio, states an AXA news release. “Through organic growth […]

February 28, 2007

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AXA reports 20% increase in profit to Cdn$6.1 billion

AXA reported a profit of 4 billion [approximately Cdn$6.1 billion] throughout 2006, an increase of 20% over 2005. Property and casualty earnings increased 7% to 1.5 billion [approximately Cdn$2.3 million], driven by a 4% increase in revenues together with a 0.8 point improvement of the combined ratio, states an AXA news release.Through organic growth and […]

By Canadian Underwriter | February 23, 2007

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