Sun Alliance

Article Abstract:

Sun Alliance is a UK insurer which was affected by the industry cycle in 2nd half 1995 when the company suffered an underwriting loss of 12 million pounds sterling. The company's life operations are seeing a reduction in the impact of misselling of pensions, and premium income has risen. Investment income rose in 2nd half 1995. The company's profit is forecast at 445 million pounds sterling for 1996 by Credit Lyonnais Lang, while dividends are forecast to rise by 9%.

Sun Alliance Group PLC

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Guardian Royal Exchange

Article Abstract:

Guardian Royal Exchange saw a drop in profit for 1st half 1996 due to problems with general insurance activities. Life insurance markets are improving but the company has seen flat premiums at 407 million pounds sterling. The profit contribution from life activities was up by 70% at 17 million pounds while operating costs in life dropped by 23% to 36 million pounds. The company's trading profit is forecast at 247 million pounds by NatWest.

Life Insurance, Direct Life Insurance Carriers, Guardian Royal Exchange Assurance PLC

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Royal and Sun Alliance

Article Abstract:

Royal and Sun Alliance should benefit from a recovery in the insurance industry, though the company has to recover from underwriting losses.

Security Insurance Company of Hartford

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