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Sydney (ANTARA News/Asia Pulse) - Insurance Australia Group Ltd (IAG)(ASX:IAG) has seen a massive turnaround in its fortunes after its first half profit soared and the firm confirmed an upgrade to its annual insurance margin.

IAG's net profit for the six months ended December 31 was A$329 million (US$293.7 million), up from $4 million in the previous corresponding period. Its first half insurance profit increased to $488 million, from $227 million, representing an improved insurance margin of 13.4 per cent per cent, compared to 6.2 per cent previously.

IAG confirmed its guidance for the full year insurance margin, as chief executive Mike Wilkins said he expected a further and steady improvement in operating performance over the balance of 2009/10.


Source:
Business in Asia Today - Feb.25, 2010
published by Asia Pulse

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