| |
2010 |
2009 |
| Gross premiums written |
£1,432.7m |
£1,435.4m |
| Net premiums earned |
£1,131.2m |
£1,098.1m |
| Profit before tax |
£211.4m |
£320.6m |
| Profit after tax |
£178.8m |
£280.5m |
| Earnings per share |
47.2p |
75.2p |
| Total dividend per share for year |
16.5p |
15.0p |
| Net asset value per share |
332.7p |
299.2p |
| Group combined ratio excluding foreign exchange |
89.8% |
82.2% |
| Group combined ratio |
89.3% |
86.0% |
| Return on equity |
16.5% |
30.1% |