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Helvetia Baloise H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary17 Sep, 2026
Executive summary
Underlying earnings for H1 2026 reached CHF 632 million (CHF 631.6 million in some reports), with an annualised underlying return on adjusted equity of 18.7%, reflecting strong profitability and exceeding target ranges.
Integration of Helvetia and Baloise is progressing ahead of plan, with nearly half (close to 49%) of targeted CHF 650 million synergies and efficiencies already secured.
IFRS net income was CHF 84.6 million, impacted by CHF 672 million amortisation of merger-related intangibles.
Technical excellence, rapid integration, and robust investment performance underpin confidence in meeting strategic and financial targets.
All business segments contributed to earnings growth, with non-life showing the largest improvement.
Financial highlights
Non-life combined ratio improved to 92.0%, reflecting strong underwriting discipline and operational improvements.
Life new business margin at 4.1%, with a CSM release ratio of 7.8% annualised.
Business volumes in non-life up 0.4% year-over-year (adjusted), and life segment saw stable normalized CSM growth.
Pro forma SST ratio estimated at 270%, up from 260%, reflecting strong capitalisation.
Underlying earnings per share was CHF 6.2; IFRS net income per share CHF 0.7.
Outlook and guidance
Guidance for underlying earnings per share (UEPS) growth of 10%-12% per year reaffirmed for 2025–2028.
Dividend payout target of over CHF 2.8 billion for 2026–2028 confirmed, with potential for earlier uplift due to faster synergy realization.
Synergy and efficiency run-rate target of CHF 650 million gross and CHF 350 million net impact on underlying earnings by 2028 reiterated.
Full-year 2026 expected to meet UEPS growth targets, barring further significant nat cat events.
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Latest events from Helvetia Baloise
- 2026–2028 targets: 10–12% EPS CAGR, CHF 2.8bn+ dividends, and CHF 650m cost savings.HBAN
CMD 2026 - Earnings up 20%, synergies realized, and ambitious growth and payout targets set for 2028.HBANH2 2025 (Media)
- Earnings up 19.8%, pro forma profit above CHF 1bn, and dividend up 5.54%.HBANH2 2025
- Merger creates Switzerland's largest insurer, with CHF 4.7bn goodwill and 20% dividend uplift by 2029.HBANStatus Update
- Earnings and net income rose strongly, with improved margins and Baloise merger on track.HBANH1 2025
- Targets 9%-11% EPS growth, 13%-16% ROE, and CHF 1.2bn+ dividends with CHF 200m+ efficiency gains.HBANCMD 2024
- Stable H1 2024: CHF 285m earnings, 13.4% ROE, strong capital, and improved profitability.HBANH1 2024
- Merger forms Switzerland's #2 insurer, targeting CHF 350m synergies and 20% dividend uplift.HBANM&A Announcement
- Earnings up 42%, combined ratio improves to 95%, and dividend rises 6% amid strong capitalisation.HBANH2 2024
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H2 202614 Apr, 2027
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Helvetia Baloise Holding AG is a Swiss insurance company offering a wide range of insurance and pension solutions for individuals and businesses. The company provides life, non-life, and reinsurance products, including property, casualty, motor, health, and liability insurance. Helvetia serves both private and corporate clients across various industries, focusing on risk management and financial security. In addition to its core Swiss market, the company operates in several European countries, delivering tailored insurance services and pension solutions. The company is headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland, and its shares are listed on the SIX.