Hannover Re declares €219m Q1 profit

"Hannover Re this week reported first quarter profits up 43%, aided by one-off gains from reinsurance contracts acquired in January from ING Groep NV.
Net income increased to €219 million, compared to €158 million in the first quarter of 2008.
Pre-tax profits grew 27% to €287 million, whilst premiums increased 17% to €2.66 billion.
Operating profit rose 25% [...]" (2009-5-6)
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