Zurich Financial Services has reported a record operating performance for the first half of 2005 with net income climbing 21% to $1,799m (£990m).
The company reported a return on equity of 18.4% (annualised) and a 15% increase in its diluted earnings per share to SFr14.77.
The insurer also reported a 17% rise in business operating profit to $2,305m.
Gross written premiums in general insurance were reported to see a 1% increase at $18.6bn and the combined ratio was 96.9%.
