Capita won 57 new contracts or extensions across the insurance industry, with its London market business and outsourcing areas performing particularly strongly, it said.
Capita's turnover increased 20% to £1.08bn in the 12 months ending 31 December 2003, up from £898m for 2002, said the group.
Market conditions remained very challenging in loss adjusting, said Capita, leading to depressed volumes of business.
Operating profit before goodwill amortisation rose 22% to £131m, up from £107m in 2002, while pretax profits grew by 23% from £98.3m in 2002 to £121m.
2004 started positively for the company with a contract to administer all miners' personal injury liability claims, on behalf of the DTI, relating to chronic pulmonary disease and vibration white finger.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
