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The Munich Re Group Global Investor Conference Merrill Lynch Nikolaus von Bomhard Chairman of the Board of Management 6 October 2005 Agenda Turning risk into value 3 On the way to sustainable profitability 9 Perspectives 24 The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 2 Agenda Turning risk into value 3 On the way to sustainable profitability 9 Perspectives 23 The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 3 Turning risk into value Understanding risk as entrepreneurial chance Munich Re Group Reinsurance Primary insurance Assets under management as at 30 June 2005: €155.4bn managed by MEAG Leading global reinsurer Gross premiums written 2005e: €21.9bn 5,000 clients worldwide Germany-based with growing importance in selected European markets Gross premiums written 2005e: €18.0bn 31 million clients in Europe, thereof 18 million in Germany Non-life reinsurance: No.1 worldwide Primary insurance: No. 2 in Germany Life reinsurance: No. 2 worldwide European market leader in health and legal expenses The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 4 Turning risk into value Institutional form of how the risk is attracted increasingly of less importance Ins u ra risk ble s No n-in s ris urabl ks e Our competitive advantage: Life Risks Reinsurance Health Insurable emerging risks Casualty Credit and surety Property Marine Aviation Outstanding risk bearing capacity through strong balance sheet Active risk diversification idu als , gr ou ps , No t in s ris ured ks co mp an ies Primary insurance 125 years of experience in managing base and peak risks Ind iv Worldwide The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 5 Turning risk into value Munich Re Group's unique position Maximising diversification benefits … Munich Re Group Global reinsurer European primary insurer Local composite insurer Limited capital mobility Moderate capital mobility – Subsidiary structure High capital mobility – Branch structure and intragroup risk mitigation + L&H P-C … by active portfolio steering in terms of product mix, segment mix, geographic mix, asset allocation and risk mitigation The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 6 Turning risk into value Update on financials Good Half-year results 2005 Net earnings Premium split 30.6.2005 in €m Reinsurance Property-casualty 6,796 (35.1%) (▲–8.4%) Primary insurance Property-casualty 2,990 (15.4%) (▲–0.1%) By segment 41 56 Total consolidated PI P&C 215 905 105 289 Primary insurance Life and health 6,159 (31.8%) (▲5.0%) Reinsurance Life and health 3,435 (17.7%) (▲1.0%) Shareholders' equity 394 193 PI L&H Net earnings in Q1–2 2005 negatively influenced by reserve increase at American Re 1,192 Re P&C 870 Re L&H Q1-2 2004 Q1-2 2005 Q1-2 2004 Q1-2 2005 Combined Ratio in €m 20,737 22,058 in % Q1-2 2005 Q1-2 2004 Reinsurance Non-Life 99.8 95.5 Primary insurance 94.6 93.4 P&C1 31.12.2004 30.06.2005 1 Decrease in reinsurance premiums as result of strict focus on risk adequate pricing Including legal expenses insurance Shareholders' equity driven by net profit contribution and positive capital markets Combined Ratio below 100% despite burdens The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 7 The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 8 Turning risk into value Events during the current business year 2005 Claims Winterstorm Erwin Windsor Tower Madrid Hurricane Dennis Hurricane Emily Floods in Austria, Germany, Investments Allianz stake Others reduced to < 5% strengthening at American Re to Commerzbank draw a line under stake reduced the reserve to < 5% Sale of MAN Sale of BHW Reserve uncertainties ERGO ahead of targets Switzerland Hurricane Katrina Hurricane Rita Agenda Turning risk into value 3 On the way to sustainable profitability 9 Perspectives 23 The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 9 The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 10 On the way to sustainable profitability The Munich Re Group strategy The cardinal virtues to achieve sustainable profitability Active risk diversification Sustainable success Excellent steering and control Focus on risk as our business On the way to sustainable profitability High standards in risk and capital management lead to an adequate return on shareholder capital PROTECT Derisking and asset/ liability management + OPTIMISE Insurance risk limits and accumulation Hedging Operational strategies risks Integrated steering framework Cycle optimisation Active Convergence capital of capital management requirements control Effective risk governance: Supervisory board, board of management and board risk steering committee The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 11 On the way to sustainable profitability Active risk diversification is our value proposition Asset derisking + Insurance diversification + Portfolio optimisation Sustainable profitability The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 12 On the way to sustainable profitability Asset derisking in action Concentration in German financials substantially reduced Share in % 12.2 9.0 7.9 Allianz 31.12.2003 31.12.2004 < 5.0 30.06.2005 25.7 HVB 12.07.20051 18.3 18.3 9.5 Commerzbank 7.0 < 5.0 9.2 9.2 BHW 0.0 0 1 5 10 15 20 25 30 The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 Date of sale to below 5%. 13 On the way to sustainable profitability State-of-the-art control of natural catastrophe accumulation risks supports our insurance diversification Top ten scenarios as at 1.1.2005 Munich Re Group scenarios1 Cyclone Australia (Brisbane) Earthquake Australia (Sydney) Strict Group-wide accumulation control processes Rigorous assessment of risks Earthquake Israel/Jordan Earthquake Japan Earthquake USA (Los Angeles) Earthquake USA (Midwest) Intra-Group trading of budgets Boardapproved budgets by scenario Earthquake USA (San Francisco) Earthquake Portugal Hurricane USA (SE) / Caribbean Storm Europe 1 In alphabetical order. Allocation of Group budget to business units The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 14 On the way to sustainable profitability Katrina – what happened Along a 150km-long and 200 to 1000mtdeep coastline between New Orleans and Mobile almost complete destruction due to flash flooding Flood damages in New Orleans as a consequence of the breach of the levees on Lake Pontchartrain and the canal system Pure windstorm damages are within the range of expectations after such a severe event The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 Source: FEMA and Munich Re/American Re 15 On the way to sustainable profitability High severity and high frequency of hurricanes – Katrina in 2005 and storm series 2004 Hurricanes Katrina Caused massive windstorm and flood damage, expected to be mainly from property and offshore energy Katrina loss for private insurance industry estimated between USD 20 and 60bn (excluding NFIP losses) Katrina estimate of Munich Re's experts up to USD 30bn (excl. NFIP losses) Rita Storm series 2004 Not a worst-case scenario but nevertheless intensive Munich Re‘s estimate for the insured market loss: USD 5 to 10 bn Loss estimate for MR: € 230m gross/ € 150m net after taxes Loss estimate for MR: € 1,1bn gross and € 500m net after taxes Track of Katrina Track of Rita Series of windstorms (Charley, Frances, Ivan, Jeanne) have clearly brought home the huge loss potential of extreme weather-related events 2004 was the most expensive NatCat year for insurers in history until then 10-year average (1995 – 2004): NatCat impact on combined ratio of 3.0%-pts Windstorm series tracks 2004 Wind Speed (km/h) Geo Risks Research 9/2005 Geo Risks Research 9/2005 The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 16 On the way to sustainable profitability Munich Re retrocession strategy 2005 External retrocession designed to optimise the Munich Re Group's cost of capital Munich Re's retrocessionaires are only companies with very high security Catastrophe excess of loss retrocession 2005 covering the direct and facultative property and engineering business €/USD 800m xs €/USD 400m: Retro programme starts above €/USD 400m and consists of various layers Between 30 – 98% of the various layers have been placed, adding up to €/USD 500m Natural catastrophe exposures of all main R/I subsidiaries fully protected Hedge funds participate at standard market terms Munich Re Group's main off shore underwriting unit, the Watkins Syndikate, is covered by an own reinsurance programme Retrocession integrated into Munich Re's overall risk management concept The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 17 On the way to sustainable profitability Renewals Reasonable results in 2005 but strong renewals 2006 ahead 1 January 2005 renewal 1 April 2005 renewal Increase in typhoon XL rates for Japan Improvement in prices and conditions for Japanese proportional fire business Proportion of overall non-life portfolio renewed as at: 1 January 2005: approx. 65% 1 April 2005: approx. 4% 1 July 2005 renewal Stable to slightly higher European liability prices Hurricane events reduce pressure on XL rates, e.g. marine and property business Pressure on prices in claims-free areas, e.g. in property business in Europe, America and Asia Increased primary insurer retentions for proportional business in Australia Growing reinsurance capacity and falling prices in US property and casualty business Price increases affecting loss-intensive natural catastrophe XL treaties in Latin America Expectation for 1 January 2006 renewal Property in general at least stable and strong increase in property cat and energy expected Demand for both primary insurance and reinsurance cover stimulated as losses on the scale of Katrina could happen on any continent 1 July 2005: approx. 10% Munich Re partly offsets business lost through individual price pressures by gains in attractive new business The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 18 On the way to sustainable profitability Reinsurance market maintains a professional stance Market environment Munich Re's position Due to worldwide increase in size No alternative to profitable and complexity of risks, demand for reinsurance continues to grow underwriting Evident need for risk-adequate Burden on reinsurers is impacting the capital strength of some market players prices and conditions Warming of atmosphere is considered proactively in terms of On the whole, prices and conditions are in line with risks Evolution differs in single markets Munich Re ideally positioned thanks to its first-class expertise, wide product range, capacity and service, backed by excellent financial strength prices World class risk monitoring Tailored reinsurance solutions to Low interest levels, reduced match client needs investment income prospects The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 19 The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 20 On the way to sustainable profitability Trends in primary insurance ERGO: Life insurance New business lower than last year's – sales picking up in Q2 – 2005 full-year figures expected to be down 15% Good growth in unit-linked business Health insurance market Discussion on structural changes of German health system to increase after the general elections Supplementary insurance continues to be growth sector ERGO: Property-casualty insurance New motor tariff introduced as at 1 July 2005 taking into account more individual risk characteristics – highly individual premium rates Technical results to remain favourable On the way to sustainable profitability Reinsurance Focus on an excellent portfolio R/I Mission Future priorities Life and Health Provide efficient, tailor-made solutions Embedded Value and IRR as steering tools, but also strong contribution to IFRS profit Maintain cutting edge of technical knowhow (e.g. health) Benefit from demographic developments Continue organic and profitable growth by taking advantage of changes in accounting (IFRS) and regulatory requirements (Solvency II) R/I Mission Future priorities PropertyCasualty Focus on profitability, not growth Rigorous adaption of risk-adequate prices, terms and conditions to ensure sustainable profitability No more earnings drag from reserving at AmRe, line drawn in 1H2005 Selective organic and profitable development of business volume Burden from the hurricanes in the long run compensated by adequate prices Leadership in technical capabilities Strict analysis of business up for renewal, driven by value-based management tools The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 21 On the way to sustainable profitability Primary insurance Focus on profitable private customer business P/I Mission Future priorities Life and Health Participate in good growth opportunities for private provision: Advice-driven sales forces In Life, focus on annuities and company pension business, in health on supplementary insurance First class processes on the basis of integrated IT Further improvement of life business model to safeguard achieved turnaround Sustainable profitability for the benefit of customer and shareholder Maintain strict cost discipline Extension of health management Health: focus on Asian growth markets P/I Mission Future priorities PropertyCasualty Very good combined ratios due to: Excellent portfolio mix Keep the edge over the market in efficient claims management First class underwriting and portfolio control Tap cross-selling potential by using life/ health products as anchor products Maintain strict cost discipline Capitalise on legal expenses growth potential in Europe The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 22 Agenda Turning risk into value 3 On the way to sustainable profitability 9 Perspectives 23 The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 23 Perspectives Insurance growth keeps outperforming growth in the overall economy Nominal GDP growth p.a. until 20141 in selected regions Americas Europe Emerging Asia US: Most advanced P&C market, high share of casualty business, private care Latin America: Catching-up Demographic shift and social security reforms, integrating economy Rapid economic and insurance market growth 5.5–6% 4.5–5% USA Canada 11–12% 12% 11% 7–10% 6–8% 8–9% Non-life insurance continued to grow faster than the economy in the last three decades Trend even stronger for life insurance 4% Western Eastern Europe Europe Latin America Russia China India Other Non-life insurance penetration until 2003 in % 3.5 3.0 2.5 Global non-life premiums/nominal GDP 2.0 Trend line 1.5 1.0 1970 1 Consensus; sum of real GDP and inflation. 85 2000 The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 24 Perspectives (Re)Insurance has and will always change nontraditional Short term innovation Type of coverage Long term innovation traditional established Short term innovation new Risk Focus Long term innovation Identification of new types of coverage a (re)insurer can offer Identification of new risks, that can be (re)insured Efficiency improvement of existing markets Creation of new markets with first mover advantages One by one horizon Long term horizon Immediate transformation 5 to 8 years to create established markets The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 25 Perspectives Prospects for 2005 Solid result despite heavy burdens in 2005 envisaged Burdens: Strong current operating results in Q1-2 Strong investment result ERGO ahead of plan Future: Improved earnings quality due to improved risk awareness / better terms after hurricanes lower volatility after derisking of asset portfolio no earnings drag from reserving Improving future earnings potential 1 €388m €750m 2.7%-pts 12% RoE-target still achievable Profit contributions: Hurricane losses Impacts from AmRe reserving AmRe reserve charge mitigated by Group IBNR Profit impact for Munich Re Group before tax Profit impact for Munich Re Group after tax = Approx. loss ratio for full business year 2005 Strict bottom-line orientation, not focussed on topline growth Profit for the year ÷ average total shareholders' equity, both incl. minority interests. The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 26 Perspectives Opening the door to the strategic vision: Sustainable profits coupled with active capital management Strategic vision Flexible dividend policy1 Sustainable profits: Economic Resilience Preparedness capital to stress for enhanced buffer regulatory capital requirements Fruits of Profit cycle track manage- record ment Attaining and maintaining target rating Risk is our business Carefully testing new business opportunities + November 2003 rights issue Today we are here! Active capital management: Flexible dividends Share buy-back Guiding principle along the journey: Rigorous assessment of all options available for sustainable shareholder value creation 1 Striving for pay-out ratio of at least 25%. The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 27 The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 28 Appendix Financial calendar Contacts Disclaimer Backup- Figures Q1-2 2005 Appendix Financial calendar 7 November 2005 Interim report at 30 September 2005 14 March 2006 Annual report 2005 19 April 2006 Annual General Meeting 20 April 2006 Dividend payment 9 May 2006 Interim report as at 31 March 2006 3 August 2006 Interim report as at 30 June 2006 7 November 2006 Interim report as at 30 September 2006 The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 29 The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 30 Appendix For information please contact Ralf Kleinschroth Robert Kinsella Tel.: +49 (0) 89/38 91-45 59 E-mail: rkleinschroth@munichre.com Tel.: +49 (0) 89/38 91-30 19 E-mail: rkinsella@munichre.com Ingrid Grunwald Frank Kopfinger Tel.: +49 (0) 89/38 91-35 17 E-mail: igrunwald@munichre.com Tel.: +49 (0) 89/38 91-28 94 E-mail: fkopfinger@munichre.com Fax: +49 (0) 89/38 91-98 88 E-mail: InvestorRelations@munichre.com Internet: www.munichre.com Appendix Disclaimer This report contains forward-looking statements that are based on current assumptions and forecasts of the management of Munich Re. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the forwardlooking statements given here and the actual development, in particular the results, financial situation and performance of our company. The company assumes no liability to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments. The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 31 The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 32 Backup – Figures Q1–2 2005 Backup – Figures Q1–2 2005: Executive summary Q1–2 2005 Good half-year result considering reserve strengthening at AmRe Good profit of €870m despite burden from American Re reserve strengthening of €388m before tax or €750m after tax Result before amortisation of goodwill of €2,230m Gross premium income down by 1.5% to €19.4bn Combined ratios: Reinsurance: 99.8%, Thereof 5.3 percentage points for reserve charge for American Re incl. release of Group IBNR, Primary insurance: 94.6% Very good investment result: €5.0bn Shareholders' equity strengthened by €1.3bn to €22.1bn The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 33 Backup – Figures Q1–2 2005: Munich Re Group in total Income statement Overall good half-year result in €m Q1–2 2005 Q1–2 2004 S in % Gross premiums written 19,380 19,676 –1.5 Net earned premiums 17,870 18,161 –1.6 4,974 4,063 22.4 Total income 23,638 22,807 3.6 Total expenses 21,408 20,635 3.7 Expenses 2,230 2,172 2.7 Result before –388 amortisation of goodwill Investment result Result before amortisation of goodwill Amortisation of goodwill Operating result Finance costs Taxes on income Group result Thereof minority interests Earnings per share in € 1 Simplified 4 121 –96.7 2,226 2,051 8.5 204 219 –6.8 1,152 640 80.0 870 1,192 –27.0 30 30 – 3.68 5.08 –27.6 calculation of tax expenses, as 40% of the release of the Group IBNR of €906m. Effect from American Re reserve strengthening and release of Group IBNR1: Operating result Taxes Result after tax Result per share in € The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 388 –388 362 –750 –3.28 34 Backup – Figures Q1–2 2005: Munich Re Group in total Investment result Increased due to strong result from disposals in €m Q1–2 2005 Q1–2 2004 ▲ in % Regular income 4,024 3,869 4.0 Result from the disposal of investments 1,507 802 87.9 511 337 51.6 Thereof securities available for sale in reinsurance segment1 48 88 –45.5 Thereof securities available for sale in primary insurance segment1 52 41 26.8 411 208 97.6 Writedowns on investments Thereof other investments of all segments Income from write-ups 1 230 107 115.0 Other income/expenses –276 –378 27.0 Total 4,974 4,063 22.4 Very strong investment result, although gain of €563m from the sale of Allianz investment to below 5% will only be recognised in Q3 2005 Increase in writedowns on other investments is due to risk-oriented hedging activities The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 Net effect: €59m (€60m) from non-fixed-interest securities available for sale including both segments. 35 Backup – Figures Q1–2 2005: Munich Re Group in total Unrealised gains and losses on securities available for sale in €m 3,249 6,889 8,440 11,010 11,010 4,789 1,032 107 –77 5,159 11,279 8,866 7,812 5,924 –923 –426 –269 –2,675 31.12.2002 31.12.2003 Unrealised gains (gross) Unrealised losses (gross) 31.12.2004 Gross Policyunrealised holders' gains and particilosses pation Deferred Minorities Consolidation taxes Shareholders' stake 30.6.2005 The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 36 Backup – Figures Q1–2 2005: Munich Re Group in total Investments Off-balance-sheet reserves in €m Real estate1 1,693 At equity 845 Other investments 1,784 Off-balance-sheet reserves 30.6.2005 4,322 4,322 Offbalancesheet reserves 1 –2,754 Policyholders' participation –487 Deferred taxes –27 1,054 Minorities Shareholders' stake The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 Without reserves on own properties. 37 Backup – Figures Q1–2 2005: Munich Re Group in total Investments Well-balanced portfolio mix Investment structure by asset classes Equity exposure (market values) in €bn 100% 80% 157 174 181 188 in % 7.3 5.7 8.0 6.7 2.7 9.1 5.9 2.4 11.7 4.5 2.5 13.7 55.9 57.5 57.0 56.9 60% 30.6.2005 31.12.2004 Before hedges 14.0 13.9 After hedges 13.3 13.4 Real estate 40% Participating interests Loans Fixed-interest securities 20% 11.2 12.5 11.5 11.5 Shares and equity funds 11.9 11.5 11.5 10.9 Miscellaneous 31.12.20041 30.6.20052 0% 31.12.2002 31.12.2003 1 2 After reallocation of own properties of Munich Reinsurance Company to other assets. After reallocation of own properties of Munich Reinsurance Group to other assets. The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 38 Backup – Figures Q1–2 2005: Munich Re Group in total Shareholders' equity Benefited from half-year result in €m 20,737 –457 Shareholders' Paid dividends 603 54 870 452 –201 22,058 Other changes Shareholders' Change in Change Consolidated Changes in equity unrealised resulting from result exchange rates 31.12.2004 gains/losses1 valuation at equity 30.6.2005 equity 1 On The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 other securities. 39 Backup – Figures Q1–2 2005: Munich Re Group in total Segment results in €m Q1–2 2005 Q1–2 2004 Reinsurance 683 1,098 Primary insurance 320 97 9 22 Asset management Consolidation –142 –25 Group result 870 1,192 30 30 Thereof minority interests 1 Simplified calculation of tax expenses, as 40% of the release of the Group IBNR of €906m. Solid Group result considering pre-tax impact of €388m from reserve strengthening at American Re overall effect of €750m1 after taxes from reserve strengthening The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 40 Backup – Figures Q1–2 2005: Reinsurance segment Income statement Operating result improved in €m Q1–2 2005 Q1–2 2004 S in % Gross premiums written 11,233 11,931 –5.9 Net earned premiums 10,302 11,025 –6.6 2,179 1,705 27.8 Total income 12,901 12,946 –0.3 Total expenses 11,064 11,173 –1.0 1,837 1,773 3.6 – 46 –100.0 1,837 1,727 6.4 Finance costs 162 186 –12.9 Taxes on income 992 443 123.9 Taxes 683 1,098 –37.8 – 5 –100.0 Result after tax Investment result Result before amortisation of goodwill Amortisation of goodwill Operating result Group result Thereof minority interests 1 Simplified Effect from AmRe reserve strengthening and release of Group IBNR1: Expenses 388 Result before –388 amortisation of goodwill Operating result –388 362 –750 The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 calculation of tax expenses, as 40% of the release of the Group IBNR of €906m. 41 Backup – Figures Q1–2 2005: Reinsurance segment Combined ratio non-life Considering reserve strengthening ... still convincing in % Q1–2 2004 Q1–2 2003 Loss ratio 71.0 67.6 69.7 Expense ratio 28.8 27.9 26.2 AmRe reserve strengthening Combined ratio 99.8 95.5 95.9 more major claims Thereof NatCat 2.1 – 1.2 Thereof reserve charges for AmRe and release of Group IBNR 5.3 1.0 – 2005 2004 2003 Q1 96.5 96.3 96.8 Q2 103.01 94.7 94.9 Q3 – 105.8 99.3 Q4 – 99.3 95.8 in % 1 Combined ratio influenced by Q1–2 2005 Thereof reserve charges for AmRe and release of Group IBNR 10.7%. still attractive prices and conditions The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 42 Backup – Figures Q1–2 2005: Primary insurance segment Income statement Profit more than tripled in €m Q1–2 2005 Q1–2 2004 S in % Gross premiums written 9,160 8,870 3.3 Net earned premiums 7,568 7,136 6.1 Investment result 2,916 2,385 22.3 Total income 11,278 10,313 9.4 Total expenses 10,785 9,925 8.7 493 388 27.1 Result before amortisation of goodwill 4 75 –94.7 Operating result Amortisation of goodwill 489 313 56.2 Finance costs 42 35 20.0 Tax on income 127 181 –29.8 320 97 229.9 31 26 19.2 Group result Thereof minority interests Increase in premium income due to year-end rally in 2004 Strong investment result due to improved result from disposal of investments Higher allocation of earnings to reserve for premium refunds (RfB) Excellent operating and group result The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 43 The Munich Re Group Merrill Lynch Conference 6 October 2005 44 Backup – Figures Q1–2 2005: Primary insurance segment Combined ratio property-casualty Still excellent in % Q1–2 2005 Q1–2 2004 Q1–2 2003 59.3 59.2 61.5 35.3 34.2 35.8 94.6 93.4 97.3 2005 2004 2003 Q1 99.1 95.4 98.5 Q2 90.5 91.5 96.2 Q3 – 90.0 94.6 Q4 – 95.1 96.5 Loss ratio1 Expense ratio1 Combined ratio in 1 property-casualty1 Including legal expenses insurance. in %