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Basel, March 26, 2020. Basler Insurance’s business in Switzerland was robust last year, as could be seen from its excellent results for 2019. The volume of business increased sharply, while profitability and earnings before interest and tax remained at a high level. In collaboration with Baloise Bank SoBa, the comprehensive range of financial services was further expanded. Moreover, the innovation pipeline is full of projects in the ‘Home’ and ‘Mobility’ ecosystems. In the current crisis situation, Basler Insurance and Baloise Bank SoBa particularly want to be a strong and dependable partner and, over the past few weeks, have been working hard to maintain services for their customers while ensuring maximum protection for their employees.
Highlights of the 2019 annual financial results for Basler Insurance and Baloise Bank SoBa

Insurance*

  • Strong core business with good results despite persistently challenging conditions
    Good technical result, with a net combined ratio of 87.9 per cent in the non-life business despite higher claims incurred and a smaller profit on claims reserves
  • Market opportunities in group life business lead to a much higher volume of premiums
    The withdrawal of a competitor from business involving comprehensive insurance solutions for occupational pensions resulted in additional premiums of around CHF 560 million. The partially autonomous collective foundation Perspectiva also continued to generate strong growth. 
  • Expansion of the ‘Home’ and ‘Mobility’ ecosystems; increase in the number of new customers
    Besides the very good results in the core business, 2019 was also characterised by capital expenditure on the ‘Home’ and ‘Mobility’ ecosystems. In collaboration with Movu, laundry services provider Bubble Box and Devis.ch, a platform for the services of tradespeople, were integrated into the business model.

Banking**

  • Combination of banking and insurance meets customers’ needs: Another double-digit increase in the number of asset management mandates (23 per cent) and an excellent return on investment (over 26 per cent in portfolios with high equity exposures)
  • Rise in profit to CHF 24.5 million thanks to significant expansion of brokerage business
  • Encouraging growth in lending business, with credit risk costs remaining low

* All figures in accordance with IFRS accounting.
** All figures in accordance with local accounting standards.
Further information Annual Report of the Baloise Group Annual Report of Baloise Bank SoBa
Further information Annual Report of the Baloise Group Annual Report of Baloise Bank SoBa
About Helvetia Baloise Helvetia Baloise is Switzerland’s largest multi-line insurer and one of Europe’s leading insurance groups. Every day, more than 22,000 employees work hard to support around 13 million customers with insurance, pension, and financial solutions. These customers range from individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through to international customer groups, which also benefit from areas such as specialty insurance and reinsurance. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Helvetia Baloise operates in eight European markets and in global specialty markets, combining its strong Swiss roots with a clear international focus. Helvetia Baloise creates safety and security and opens up opportunities, both today and in the future. Through profitable growth and business operations that are geared to long-term stability, we create tailored solutions for our customers, provide an attractive and reliable investment for our shareholders, promote strong partnerships and offer rewarding career prospects for our employees. Helvetia Baloise Holding Ltd shares (HBAN) are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
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