Vienna Insurance Group AG VIG

Net Combined Ratio: Improved to 91.4%, a 0.5 percentage point improvement despite higher NatCat claims. Insurance Service Revenue: Grew 7.1% to EUR6.8 billion. Goodwill Impairment (Hungary): Full impairment of EUR72.8 million recorded in the comparison period.

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Vienna Insurance Group AG (VNRFY) reports a significant profit increase, improved solvency, and outstanding share price performance despite challenges.

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