annual results

Swiss Re saw a loss of $462m on its life and health reinsurance business, which it attributed to changes in its US business.

Aegon UK's new protection single premiums for annuities and protection fell by 53% in 2014, with sales of £1.6bn in 2014 compared to £3.4bn in 2013.

The CEO of Royal London has admitted that the insurance group's protection providers had 'tired' propositions in revealing a sharp fall in new protection business.

Zurich UK Life saw an increase in new business value (NBV) of £125m, 17% up on the previous year, with corporate business driving growth.

Ageas Protect has seen ‘better than planned' full year results with new business premiums increasing.

Both premium income and proportion of claims paid dropped in 2013 for Simplyhealth, however the medical insurer hit all financial targets set for the year.

Cirencester Friendly achieved 98% of its target for introducing new members and an increase in annual premium income resulting in maintained or increased bonuses paid to its members, according to its 124th Annual Report and Accounts for 2013.

Ageas UK has reported non-life income of £1.74bn for 2012, up from £1.72bn in 2011 as its combined operating ratio remained stable at 99.8% (2011: 99.9%).

PruProtect has announced new business premiums up 39% compared to the same period in 2011, in the provider's annual results for 2011-2012.

Ageas UK has announced its half-year results.