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Book value per share


is a measure that is calculated by dividing shareholders’ equity by the number of shares issued less the number of treasury shares as of the period end.
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Business operating profit


is a measure that is the basis on which the Group manages all of its business units. It indicates the underlying performance of the Group’s business units, after non-controlling interests, by eliminating the impact of financial market volatility and other non- operational variables. BOP reflects adjustments for shareholders’ taxes, net capital gain [..]
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Business operating profit return on shareholders’ equity


indicates the level of BOP relative to resources provided by shareholders. It is calculated as BOP, annualized on a linear basis and adjusted for taxes, divided by the average value of shareholders’ equity, adjusted for net unrealized gains/ (losses) on available-for-sale investments and cash flow hedges, using the value at the beginning and end of [..]
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combined ratio


is a performance measure that indicates the level of claims and net technical expenses during the period relative to net earned premiums and policy fees. It is calculated as the sum of the loss ratio and the expense ratio.
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Embedded value principles


is a methodology using a “bottom-up” market consistent approach, which explicitly allows for market risk. In particular, asset and liability cash flows are valued using risk discount rates consistent with those applied to similar cash flows in the capital markets. A liquidity premium, which increases risk discount rates, has been applied to certain [..]
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Expense Ratio


is a performance measure that indicates the level of technical expenses during the period relative to net earned premiums and policy fees. It is calculated as the sum of net technical expenses and policyholder dividends and participation in profits, divided by net earned premiums and policy fees.
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Investments


Total investments in the consolidated balance sheets includes Group investments and investments for unit-linked contracts. Group investments are those for which the Group bears part or all of the investment risk. They also include investments related to investment contracts with discretionary participation features. Average invested assets exclude [..]
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