Beazley Plc · LSE:BEZ

Beazley — FY2016 Earnings Presentation

30 slides from Beazley's earnings presentation, Feb 3, 2017

  1. Slide 1: Results for the year ended 31 December 2016

    Results for the year ended 31 December 2016 Friday, 3rd February 2017

  2. Slide 2: Disclaimer notice

    Disclaimer notice Certain statements made in this presentation, both oral and written, are or may constitute “forward looking statements” with respect to the operation, performance and financial condition of the Company and/or the Group. These forward looking statements are not based on historical f

  3. Slide 3: Contents

    Contents Pages Overview of 2016 4-8 Financials Performance 10 Investments 11-12 Reserves 13-14 Capital 15-16 Underwriting review 17-22 Our vision and strategic priorities 22 Outlook for 2017 23 Appendix 25-30 3

  4. Slide 4: Overview of 2016

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  5. Slide 5: Good performance across the board in 2016

    Good performance across the board in 2016 • Profit before income tax of $293.2m (2015: $284.0m) • Return on equity of 18% (2015: 19%) • Gross premiums written increased by 6% to $2,195.6m (2015: $2,080.9m) • Combined ratio of 89% (2015: 87%) • Rate reduction of 2% on renewal portfolio (2015: reducti

  6. Slide 6: Strategic update – a busy year

    Strategic update – a busy year • Invested in our teams  Hired 63 new underwriters  Acquired Leviathan and the Marketform team • Opened or expanded offices in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, Houston, Paris and Birmingham • Launched our SL International business in Europe and RoW  Gerard Bloom joined

  7. Slide 7: Sustained high performance

    Sustained Cover high performance Gross premiums written ($m) Combined ratio (%) 2,500 125% 2,000 100% 91% 89% 84% 87% 89% 1,500 75% 38% 40% 39% 41% 39% 2,080.9 2,195.6 1,000 1,895.9 1,970.2 2,021.8 50% 500 25% 53% 49% 48% 48% 45% 0 0% 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Expense ratio C

  8. Slide 8: Excellent total shareholder return - TSR 21.6% per annum since 31.12.09

    Excellent total shareholder return - TSR 21.6% per annum since 31.12.09 425% 400% 375% 350% 325% 300% 275% Shareholder return (%) 250% 225% 200% 175% 150% 125% 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% 31 December 31 December 31 December 31 December 31 December 31 December 31 December 31 December 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

  9. Slide 9: Financials

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  10. Slide 10: Strong performance across all metrics

    Strong performance across all metrics Year ended Year ended % Increase 31 December 2016 31 December 2015 Gross premiums written ($m) 2,195.6 2,080.9 6% Net premiums written ($m) 1,854.0 1,713.1 8% Net earned premiums ($m) 1,768.2 1,698.7 4% Profit before income tax ($m) 293.2 284.0 3% Earnings per s

  11. Slide 11: Portfolio delivered highest ever investment income

    Portfolio delivered highest ever investment income 100.0 7.0% 90.0 6.0% 80.0 30.4 5.0% 70.0 Annualised investment return 36.2 Investment return ($m) 60.0 46.5 4.0% 50.0 14.1 3.0% 40.0 62.7 30.0 2.0% 46.8 20.0 43.3 43.5 36.1 1.0% 10.0 0.0 0.0% 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 1st half 2nd half Return 11

  12. Slide 12: Minor changes to portfolio mix

    Minor changes to portfolio mix 31 December 2016 31 December 2015 Illiquid Credit Assets 2.8% Illiquid Credit Assets 2.0% Hedge Funds 6.7% Hedge Funds 7.3% Equity Linked funds, 2.5% Equity Linked funds 3.3% Cash and Cash Cash and Cash Senior Secured Loans 2.0% Senior Secured Loans 2.5% Equivalents Eq

  13. Slide 13: Prior year reserve releases very stable

    Prior year reserve releases very stable 15% 225 14% 210 13% 195 12% 180 11% 165 10% 150 Reserve releases ($m) 9% 135 120 8% 105 7% 90 6% 75 5% 60 4% 45 3% 30 2% 15 1% 0 0% 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 -15 -1% Specialty lines Political risks and contingency Life accident and health Marine Property Reinsu

  14. Slide 14: Whole account reserve strength within our target range

    Whole account reserve strength within our target range Surplus in net held reserves 10.0% Above actuarial estimate (%) 8.2% 8.2% 8.2% 7.9% 7.5% 7.4% 7.4% 7.1% 6.9% 6.7% 6.7% 6.6% 6.4% 6.1% 5.0% 0.0% 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Financial year 14

  15. Slide 15: Capital management discipline continues

    Capital management discipline continues • We have returned capital of £717.6m in the past 7 years • This represents 174% of our 2009 post rights-issue market capitalisation 750 180% 700 170% 160% 650 Percentage of market capitalisation at 2009 rights issue 150% 600 140% Funds returned to shareholder

  16. Slide 16: Updated capital position remains strong

    Updated capital position remains strong • Group capital requirement Year ended Year ended 31 December 2016 31 December 2015 $m $m Lloyd’s economic capital requirement (ECR) 1,489.2 1,326.9 Capital for US insurance company 107.7 107.7 1,596.9 1,434.6 • Our funding is made up of our own equity (on a S

  17. Slide 17: Underwriting review

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  18. Slide 18: Underwriting review – 2016 achievements

    Underwriting review – 2016 achievements • Combined ratio of 89% • Growth in gross premiums written of 6% to $2,195.6m  Specialty lines, our largest division, achieved growth of 14%  20% growth in locally underwritten US premium • Rating environment remains challenging with reductions of 2% across

  19. Slide 19: Underwriting review

    Underwriting review Year ended Year ended % Increase 31 December 2016 31 December 2015 Gross premiums written ($m) 2,195.6 2,080.9 6% Net premiums written ($m) 1,854.0 1,713.1 8% Net earned premiums ($m) 1,768.2 1,698.7 4% Expense ratio 41% 39% Claims ratio 48% 48% Combined ratio 89% 87% Rate change

  20. Slide 20: Cumulative rate changes since 2008

    Cumulative rate changes since 2008 120% 115% 110% 105% Rate change (%) 100% 95% 90% 85% 80% 75% 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 All divisions Life, accident & health Marine Political risks & contingency Property Reinsurance Specialty Lines 20

  21. Slide 21: 2017 underwriting outlook

    2017 underwriting outlook • Competitive market conditions expected to continue • Diverse portfolio allows disciplined underwriting approach where competitive pressures are strongest • We see opportunities for growth in 2017  Cyber demand continues to increase  Locally underwritten US premium  SL

  22. Slide 22: Our vision and strategic priorities

    Growth in the US Growth in Small Enterprise (SE) Growth in Asia Pacific Our vision and strategic priorities Sales and Service specialist insurer Innovation and the highest performing Product Development To become, and be recognised as, Growth in Europe Data and Analytics 22

  23. Slide 23: Outlook for 2017

    Outlook for 2017 • Political and economic landscape remains uncertain • Premium rates expected to decline across portfolio as a whole • Continue our organic growth strategy by attracting talented teams and individuals • Opportunities for high single digit growth led by our specialty lines business •

  24. Slide 24: Any questions?

    Questions? Any questions?

  25. Slide 25: Appendix

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  26. Slide 26: Specialty lines incurred claims remain in line with expectations

    Specialty lines incurred claims remain in line with expectations 6 to Latest 140% Specialty lines net incurred loss ratio at each development year 6 5 120% 113% 4 3 2 100% ULR 89% Net incurred loss ratio (%) 77% 80% 73% 74% 70% 67% 62% 64% 60% 52% 54% 49% 48% 45% 42% 40% 28% 20% 11% 3% 0% 1993- 1997

  27. Slide 27: US gross premium growth

    US gross premium growth 900 800 700 US gross premiums ($m) 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Architects and engineers professional indemnity Technology, media and business services Other specialty lines Property PCG & marine Accident and health 27

  28. Slide 28: Cumulative rate changes since 2001

    Cumulative rate changes since 2001 250% 200% Cumulative rate change (%) 150% 100% 50% 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Life, accident & health Marine Political risks & contingency Property Reinsurance Specialty lines All divisions 28

  29. Slide 29: Portfolio management achieves consistent combined ratio through market cycles

    Portfolio management achieves consistent combined ratio through market cycles 160 140 120 Combined ratio (%) 100 80 60 40 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Year 29

  30. Slide 30: Performance by division

    Performance by division Year ended 31 December 2016 Life, accident & Specialty health Marine PCG Property Reinsurance lines Gross premiums written ($m) 126.6 247.4 118.7 329.7 213.4 1,159.8 Net premiums written ($m) 118.0 220.7 97.6 277.1 141.2 999.4 Net earned premiums ($m) 117.5 223.2 103.6 287.0

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