FRANKFURT--The following is a summary of analysts' forecasts for
Zurich Insurance Group AG (ZURN.VX) second-quarter results, based
on a poll of six analysts conducted by Dow Jones Newswires (figures
in million dollars and target price in franc, combined ratio in
percent, according to IFRS). Earnings figures are scheduled to be
released August 15.
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Gross Business Net Share-
written oper. attrib. holders Comb.
2nd Quarter premiums(a) profit income equity Ratio
AVERAGE -- 1,087 817 32,095 97.0
Prev. Year 13,167 1,142 1,075 32,421 95.1
+/- in % -- -4.8 -24 -1.0 +2.0
MEDIAN -- 1,075 795 32,135 96.9
Maximum -- 1,268 940 32,290 99.7
Minimum -- 952 703 31,820 94.9
Amount 2 6 5 4 6
Bryan,Garnier -- 1,268 940 -- 94.9
Credit Suisse -- 1,059 -- -- 96.9
Helvea 13,374 1,093 886 32,268 96.8
MainFirst Bank -- 1,073 795 32,290 97.2
Morgan Stanley -- 1,077 703 32,001 96.5
Vontobel 13,494 952 761 31,820 99.7
Target price Rating
AVERAGE 280.75 positive 1
Prev. Quarter 279.00 neutral 4
+/- in % +0.6 negative 0
MEDIAN 275.00
Maximum 308.00
Minimum 265.00
Amount 4
Bryan,Garnier 308.00 Buy
Credit Suisse 280.00 Neutral
Helvea 265.00 Neutral
Morgan Stanley -- Equalweight
Vontobel 270.00 Hold
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Year-earlier figures are as reported by the company.
(a) Including policy fees.
DJG/voi
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