Commenting on the full year results, Scott Pickering, CEO Asia and Middle East said, "These are a tremendous set of results and demonstrate the positive impact of our continued focus on delivery and sustainable profitable performance."
The results have been led by the Middle East operations which delivered another year of profitable growth driven by the UAE business that grew its premiums by 59%. Overall, the Middle East which includes UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain, grew its premiums by 50%. RSA was also awarded 'General Insurer of the Year' for the second year running during 2008.
In Greater China, the business grew by 8%. This includes a commendable contribution from RSA's Mainland China business which produced a 24% premium growth compared to previous year. The Group also received regulatory approval to expand in China with the establishment of a branch in Beijing in 2009.
RSA's Singapore operations contributed to the regional results with strong premium growth of 10% during 2008. Royal Sundaram, the associate company of RSA in India continued to build momentum with a premium growth of 28% compared to prior year.
Scott Pickering added, "Across the Group, our objective is to continue delivering sustainable profitable performance. We remain confident of the attractiveness and long term potential of the Asia & Middle East markets. It is going to be a demanding year, but I believe there will be market opportunities for us to take advantage of in 2009."
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The RSA Asia and Middle East region announced a strong set of year-end results for 2008, reporting a profitable growth of 43% (30% on constant exchange) in premiums compared to 2007.
Scott Pickering, CEO Asia and Middle East, RSA Insurance.
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About RSA:
RSA is one of the world's leading insurance groups, with the capability to write business in over 130 countries and with major operations in the UK, Scandinavia, Canada, Asia, Middle East and Latin America. Focusing on general insurance, RSA has an almost 300 year heritage and around 24,000 employees worldwide.
The UAE commercial product portfolio spans a range of insurance solutions covering motor fleet, marine, property, workmen's compensation, material damage and business interruption, computer risks, machinery breakdowns, contractors and building erection risks, plant and equipment risks and employee dishonesty. The company's personal insurance range is equally comprehensive with eight products including motor, home, travel, golf, yacht, personal accident, pet and medical.
For more information, please contact:
Nilanjana Ghosh
Marketing & Communications Manager
Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance (Middle East) Ltd.
Tel: +971 4 302 9800
Fax: +971 4 337 7230
RSA is one of the world's leading insurance groups, with the capability to write business in over 130 countries and with major operations in the UK, Scandinavia, Canada, Asia, Middle East and Latin America. Focusing on general insurance, RSA has an almost 300 year heritage and around 24,000 employees worldwide.
The UAE commercial product portfolio spans a range of insurance solutions covering motor fleet, marine, property, workmen's compensation, material damage and business interruption, computer risks, machinery breakdowns, contractors and building erection risks, plant and equipment risks and employee dishonesty. The company's personal insurance range is equally comprehensive with eight products including motor, home, travel, golf, yacht, personal accident, pet and medical.
For more information, please contact:
Nilanjana Ghosh
Marketing & Communications Manager
Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance (Middle East) Ltd.
Tel: +971 4 302 9800
Fax: +971 4 337 7230
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