South Korea's largest non-life insurer Samsung Fire & Marine (SFM) has reported increased premiums and profits for the period April to November last year.
SFM said insurance premiums had risen 19% to KRW3.5trn (£1.9bn).
Profits at SFM doubled to KRW235.8bn (£124.9m) on the back of higher investment gains and insurance fees.
Investment income was up 20.5% to KRW307.4bn (£162.9m) for the period.
SFM has a 30% share of the Korean market.
