Protector Forsikring’s 2021 emergence on FBD shareholder triggered takeover speculation, quickly denied by Oslo-based firm
FBD
Pretax profits jumps 24% to €81.4m after release of some reserves and €19.1m return on investments
World stocks dipped on Wednesday amid a spate of disappointing earnings reports, as investors also await US and euro zone inflation data
In Dublin, the ISEQ All Share index outperformed European peers, gaining 0.94 per cent
Upgraded forecast for full-year results that will be published on March 8th would mark third year of significant outperformance
Euronext Dublin saw a “weaker day” on Wednesday compared to the rest of January, according to Dublin traders
Shareholders earned €2,696 before tax last year
Investors swerve risky bets as they await news on US and EU interest rates
Group reports profits of €39 million for first half of 2023, up from €2.9 million last year
Iseq index recovers 0.6% after Wednesday’s 1.3% decline
CEO defends his company’s profits in a time of soaring costs, and outlines his aim to boost its share of the farm insurance market
Paper losses pushed the sector into a loss at its so-called comprehensive level and reduced capital reserves levels across most top insurers
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