XL achieves best COR for over 15 years

balance-sheet

Group result reveals rise in premiums and net operating income.

The XL Group's gross premiums written for the year to the end of 2014 have come in at $7.76bn (£5.15bn)  up by 4.6% from $7.41bn in the previous 12-month period.

The insurer's combined operating ratio was 88.2% last year compared with 92.5% in 2013.

XL's operating net income in 2014 was $999m which was up from $942m a year earlier.

Mike McGavick, the group's chief executive officer, said: "XL delivered a very strong 2014 including continued progress in insurance and an extraordinary year in

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@insuranceage.co.uk.

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@insuranceage.co.uk to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Insurance Age? View our subscription options

Register

Sign up and gain access to five complimentary news articles every month.

Already have an account? Sign in here

This address will be used to create your account

Brokers upbeat on 2024 growth – Aviva

Brokers are more optimistic about growth in the coming year than they have been since before 2020, according to Aviva, with 83% expecting their business to grow compared to 76% last year.