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Annual Report 2019
Insurance Australia Group Limited
ABN 60 090 739 923
Contents
Directors’ report
Remuneration report
Lead auditor’s independence declaration
Consolidated financial statements contents
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
Consolidated balance sheet
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
Consolidated cash flow statement
Notes to the financial statements
Directors’ declaration
Independent auditor’s report
Shareholder information
Corporate directory
Five-year financial summary
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About this report
The 2019 annual report of Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG,
or the Group) includes IAG’s full statutory accounts, along with the
Directors’ and remuneration reports for the financial year ended
30 June 2019. This year’s corporate governance report is available
in the About Us area of our website (www.iag.com.au).
The financial statements are structured to provide prominence
to the disclosures that are considered most relevant to the user’s
understanding of the operations, results and financial position
of the Group.
IAG is a “dual listed issuer” that is listed on both the ASX and
the NZX Debt Market. As such, IAG is subject to some, but not all,
of the NZX Main Board/Debt Market Listing Rules (“NZX Listing
Rules”). In particular, the rules set out in Appendix 17 to the
NZX Listing Rules do not apply to IAG.
All figures are in Australian dollars unless otherwise stated.
2019 annual review and safer
communities report
This report should be read with the 2019 annual review and safer
communities report, which provides a summary of IAG’s operating
performance, including the Chairman’s, CEO’s and CFO’s reviews.
Our annual review and safer communities report is also
available from the home page of our website at www.iag.com.au.
Detailed information about our safer communities plan and
non-financial performance is available in the Safer
Communities area of our website.
If you would like to have a copy of the annual report or annual
review mailed to you, contact IAG’s Share Registry using the
contact details on page 107.
2019 annual general meeting
IAG’s 2019 annual general meeting will be held on Friday, 25
October 2019, at the Wesley Conference Centre, 220 Pitt Street,
Sydney, commencing at 9.30am. Details of the meeting, including
information about how to vote, will be contained in our notice
of meeting, which will be mailed to shareholders, and available
online at www.iag.com.au, from Tuesday, 10 September 2019.
DIRECTORS' REPORT
The Directors present their report together with the consolidated financial report of Insurance Australia Group Limited and its
subsidiaries for the financial year ended 30 June 2019 and the Auditor's Report.
The following terminology is used throughout the financial report:
Company or Parent – Insurance Australia Group Limited; and
IAG or Group – the consolidated entity consists of Insurance Australia Group Limited and its subsidiaries.
DIRECTORS OF INSURANCE AUSTRALIA GROUP LIMITED
The names and details of the Company's Directors in office at any time during or since the end of the financial year are set out
below. Directors were in office for the entire period unless otherwise stated.
CHAIRMAN
ELIZABETH B BRYAN AM
BA (Econ), MA (Econ) – Chairman and Independent Non-Executive Director
INSURANCE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Elizabeth Bryan was appointed a Director of IAG on 5 December 2014, and became Chairman on 31 March 2016. She is the
Chairman of the Nomination Committee, and attends all Board committee meetings in an ex-officio capacity. Elizabeth is also the
Chairman of Insurance Manufacturers of Australia Pty Limited.
OTHER BUSINESS AND MARKET EXPERIENCE
Elizabeth brings extensive leadership, strategic and financial expertise to the position of Chairman.
She has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, government policy and administration, and on the boards of
companies and statutory organisations.
In addition to her role as Chairman of IAG, Elizabeth is also currently Chairman of Virgin Australia Group.
Previous roles include Chairmanship of Caltex Australia Limited and UniSuper Limited.
Directorships of other listed companies held in the past three years:
IAG Finance (New Zealand) Limited (a part of the Group), since 2016;
Virgin Australia Group, since 2015; and
Westpac Banking Corporation (2006-2016).
MANAGING DIRECTOR
PETER G HARMER
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director
INSURANCE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Peter Harmer was appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of IAG on 16 November 2015. He is a member of the
Nomination Committee.
Peter joined IAG in 2010 as Chief Executive Officer, CGU Insurance and has held a number of senior roles. Prior to his current role,
he was Chief Executive of the IAG Labs division, responsible for driving digital and innovation across IAG and its brands, and
creating incubator areas to explore innovative opportunities across the fintech landscape.
Before this, Peter was Chief Executive of the Australian Commercial Insurance division.
Peter was previously Chief Executive Officer of Aon Limited UK and a member of Aon’s Global Executive Board, and spent seven
years as Chief Executive Officer of Aon’s Australian operations.
He has 40 years of experience in the insurance industry, including senior roles in underwriting, reinsurance broking and
commercial insurance broking as Managing Director of John C. Lloyd Reinsurance Brokers, Chairman and Chief Executive of Aon Re
and Chairman of the London Market Reform Group.
Peter has completed the Harvard Advanced Management Program.
Directorships of other listed companies held in the past three years:
IAG Finance (New Zealand) Limited (a part of the Group), since 2015.
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OTHER DIRECTORS
DUNCAN M BOYLE
BA (Hons), FCII, FAICD – Independent Non-Executive Director
INSURANCE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Duncan Boyle was appointed a Director of IAG on 23 December 2016. He is Chairman of the Risk Committee and a member of the
Audit Committee, People and Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee.
Duncan is Chairman of TAL Dai-ichi Life and a former Non-Executive Director of QBE Insurance Group.
Duncan’s executive career included senior roles with a variety of financial and corporate institutions, including Royal and Sun
Alliance Insurance. He also held various board roles with the Association of British Insurers, Insurance Council of Australia, Global
Aviation Underwriting Managers, AAMI and APIA.
OTHER BUSINESS AND MARKET EXPERIENCE
Duncan is a former Non-Executive Director of Stockland Group and Clayton Utz.
Directorships of other listed companies held in the past three years:
None.
HUGH A FLETCHER
BSc/BCom, MCom (Hons), MBA – Independent Non-Executive Director
INSURANCE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Hugh Fletcher was appointed a Director of IAG on 1 September 2007 and Chairman of IAG New Zealand Limited on 1 September
2003. He is a member of the Risk Committee, People and Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee.
Hugh was formerly Chairman (and Independent Director since December 1998) of New Zealand Insurance Limited and CGNU
Australia.
OTHER BUSINESS AND MARKET EXPERIENCE
Hugh was formerly Chief Executive Officer of Fletcher Challenge Limited, a New Zealand-headquartered corporation with assets in
the global building, energy, forestry and paper industries. He retired from an executive position in December 1997 after 28 years
as an executive, 11 of which he served as Chief Executive Officer.
Hugh is a former Deputy Chairman of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, former member of the Asia Pacific Advisory Committee of
the New York Stock Exchange, and current or former non-executive director of several Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and
New Zealand's Exchange (NZX) listed companies, with involvement as an executive and non-executive director across most major
continents.
Hugh is currently a Trustee of The University of Auckland Foundation (having earlier been Chancellor of the University) and a former
Trustee of the New Zealand Portrait Gallery and the Dilworth Trust.
Directorships of other listed companies held in the past three years:
IAG Finance (New Zealand) Limited (a part of the Group), since 2008;
Rubicon Limited, since 2001; and
Vector Limited (2001-2017).
SHEILA C MCGREGOR
BA (Hons), LLB, AICD Diploma – Independent Non-Executive Director
INSURANCE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Sheila McGregor was appointed a Director of IAG on 13 March 2018. She is a member of the Audit Committee and Nomination
Committee.
Sheila served on the boards of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s life and general insurance subsidiaries (The Colonial Mutual
Life Assurance Society Limited and Commonwealth Insurance Limited) between 2005 and 2009.
OTHER BUSINESS AND MARKET EXPERIENCE
Sheila is a Partner at Gilbert + Tobin and until recently, a member of its Board and Partner Remuneration Committee and head of
the firm’s national Technology + Digital Group. Previously, she was a Senior Partner at Herbert Smith Freehills (then Freehills).
Most recently, Sheila has become a Non-Executive Director of the Sydney Writers' Festival. Sheila is also a Non-Executive Director
of Crestone Holdings Limited, which provides wealth advice and portfolio management services and is Chairman of an independent
girls' school in Sydney. Between 2009 and 2014, she was Chairman of the Royal Women’s Hospital Foundation, established
principally to raise public funds for the Royal Hospital for Women in Sydney and was previously a Director on the Board of the
Australian Indigenous Chamber of Commerce.
Directorships of other listed companies held in the past three years:
Seven West Media Limited (2015–2017).
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JONATHAN (JON) B NICHOLSON
BA – Independent Non-Executive Director
INSURANCE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Jon Nicholson was appointed a Director of IAG on 1 September 2015. He is Chairman of the People and Remuneration Committee
and a member of the Risk Committee and Nomination Committee.
OTHER BUSINESS AND MARKET EXPERIENCE
Jon is Non-Executive Chairman of Westpac Foundation, a trustee of Westpac Bicentennial Foundation and a Non-Executive Director
of Cape York Partnerships and QuintessenceLabs.
He previously spent eight years with Westpac Banking Corporation, first as Chief Strategy Officer and later as Enterprise Executive.
He retired from Westpac in 2014.
Jon’s executive career included senior roles with a variety of financial and corporate institutions, including the Boston Consulting
Group. He also held various roles with the Australian Government, including Senior Private Secretary to the Prime Minister of
Australia (Bob Hawke) and senior positions in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Directorships of other listed companies held in the past three years:
None.
HELEN M NUGENT AO
BA (Hons), PhD, MBA, HonDBus, HonDUniv – Independent Non-Executive Director
INSURANCE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Helen Nugent was appointed a Director of IAG on 23 December 2016. She is a member of the Audit Committee, Nomination
Committee and Risk Committee.
Previously, Helen was Chairman of Swiss Re (Australia) and Swiss Re (Life and Health) Australia, and a Non-Executive Director of
Mercantile Mutual.
OTHER BUSINESS AND MARKET EXPERIENCE
In the financial services sector, Helen was the Chairman of Veda Group and Funds SA (along with Swiss Re), as well as a Director of
Macquarie Group for fifteen years and the State Bank of New South Wales. She also served on Westpac Banking Corporation’s
executive team as Director of Strategy, and prior to that specialised in the financial services sector as a partner at McKinsey &
Company.
Her experience as a Non-Executive Director extends to the energy sector. Currently, she is Chairman of Ausgrid, and previously was
a Director of Origin Energy. This built on work she undertook in the sector while at McKinsey.
In the arts sector, Helen is the Chairman of the National Portrait Gallery, and previously was Chairman of the National Opera
Review, the Major Performing Arts Inquiry, the Major Performing Arts Board of the Australia Council, as well as being Deputy
Chairman of the Australia Council and Opera Australia.
Helen has been Chancellor of Bond University and President of Cranbrook School, as well as having been a member of the Bradley
Review into tertiary education.
Helen is also currently Chairman of the National Disability Insurance Agency and a member of the Board of the Garvan Institute for
Medical Research.
Helen’s commitment to business and the community was recognised with her being made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO),
receiving a Centenary Medal, and being awarded Honorary Doctorates from the University of Queensland and Bond University.
Directorships of other listed companies held in the past three years:
Origin Energy Limited (2003-2017).
THOMAS (TOM) W POCKETT
CA, BCom – Independent Non-Executive Director
INSURANCE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Tom Pockett was appointed a Director of IAG on 1 January 2015. He is Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Risk
Committee and Nomination Committee.
OTHER BUSINESS AND MARKET EXPERIENCE
Tom is Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Stockland Group, Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Autosports Group
Limited, and Deputy Chair and a Director of Sunnyfield Independence Association and a Director of O'Connell Street Associates. He
previously spent over 11 years as Chief Financial Officer and over seven years as Finance Director with Woolworths Limited and
retired from these roles in February 2014 and July 2014, respectively. Tom has also held senior finance roles at Commonwealth
Bank, Lend Lease Corporation and Deloitte.
Directorships of other listed companies held in the past three years:
Autosports Group Limited, since 2016; and
Stockland Group, since 2014.
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GEORGE SAVVIDES
BEng (Hons), MBA, FAICD – Independent Non-Executive Director
INSURANCE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
George Savvides was appointed a Director of IAG on 12 June 2019 and is a member of the People and Remuneration Committee,
Risk Committee and Nomination Committee.
George has extensive executive experience, serving as Chief Executive Officer of Medibank (2002-2016), and Sigma Company (now
Sigma Healthcare) (1996-2001).
OTHER BUSINESS AND MARKET EXPERIENCE
George is a Non-executive Director of New Zealand-listed entity, Ryman Healthcare. He is also a Non-Executive Chairman of Next
Science and Deputy Chairman of the Special Broadcasting Service Corporation (SBS).
George is a former Non-Executive Director of Kings Transport and Non-Executive Chairman of Macquarie University Hospital. He
served for 18 years on the Board of World Vision Australia, including six years as Chairman until his 2018 retirement.
Directorships of other listed companies held in the past three years:
Ryman Healthcare Limited, since 2013; and
Next Science Limited, since 2018.
MICHELLE TREDENICK
BSc, FAICD, F Fin – Independent Non-Executive Director
INSURANCE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Michelle Tredenick was appointed a Director of IAG on 13 March 2018 and is a member of the People and Remuneration
Committee and Nomination Committee.
Michelle has held a number of senior executive roles, in major Australian companies with insurance interests, including National
Australia Bank, MLC and Suncorp. She was Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Suncorp, MLC and National Australia Bank, as well as
Head of Strategy for MLC and Head of Strategy and Marketing for Suncorp. She was also CEO of MLC’s Corporate Superannuation
business and Head of their New Zealand Insurance and Wealth Management businesses.
OTHER BUSINESS AND MARKET EXPERIENCE
Michelle is a Non-Executive Director of the Bank of Queensland (since 2011), where she chairs the Information Technology
Committee. She is a Director of Cricket Australia (since 2015) and Urbis Pty Ltd (since 2016). Michelle is also a member of The
Ethics Centre Board and a member of the Senate of The University of Queensland. She is a former Chairman of the IAG & NRMA
Superannuation Plan (2012-2018).
She was awarded Banking and Finance CIO of the Year in 1998 and again in 2006 and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of
Company Directors.
Directorships of other listed companies held in the past three years:
Bank of Queensland Limited (since 2011).
DIRECTORS WHO CEASED DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR
Philip Twyman was a Director from 9 July 2008 to 26 October 2018.
SECRETARY OF INSURANCE AUSTRALIA GROUP LIMITED
REBECCA FARRELL
LLB (Hons), BA
Rebecca is currently the Acting Group General Counsel and Company Secretary. Rebecca joined IAG in July 2017 when she was
appointed Deputy Group General Counsel and Company Secretary, being formally appointed as Company Secretary on 22 August
2017.
Rebecca is a senior legal and governance professional with over 20 years of experience advising boards and senior management,
including in roles for Amcor (Zurich, Switzerland), Westpac Banking Corporation and the Future Fund. Rebecca started her career
as a corporate and M&A lawyer at King & Wood Mallesons in Melbourne, before moving to New York where she worked with Fried
Frank. On returning from New York, Rebecca joined the Head Office Advisory Team at Herbert Smith Freehills in Melbourne before
moving to Sydney to assist in the set-up of that team in the Sydney market.
SEJIL MISTRY
BProc, LLM, FGIA, FCIS
Sejil joined IAG in September 2002 and has held various roles within the organisation. Prior to joining IAG, Sejil was a Senior
Solicitor at Sparke Helmore Lawyers. Sejil was appointed Deputy Company Secretary and Legal Counsel on 18 September 2015
and is currently Deputy Group Company Secretary. Sejil has over 20 years’ experience in the insurance industry and has deep risk
and governance experience. She is a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia.
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MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS
The number of meetings each Director was eligible to attend and actually attended during the financial year, including those
attended in an ex-officio capacity, is summarised below:
DIRECTOR
Total number of meetings held(1)
Elizabeth Bryan(4)
Peter Harmer(4)
Duncan Boyle
Hugh Fletcher(4)
Sheila McGregor(4)
Jon Nicholson(4)
Helen Nugent(4)
Tom Pockett(4)
George Savvides(2),(4)
Michelle Tredenick(4)
Philip Twyman(3),(4)
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
PEOPLE AND
REMUNERATION
COMMITTEE
AUDIT
COMMITTEE
RISK
COMMITTEE
BOARD SUB
COMMITTEE
NOMINATION
COMMITTEE
9
Eligible
to
5
Eligible
to
5
Eligible
to
5
Eligible
to
2
Eligible
to
2
Eligible
to
attend Attended
attend Attended
attend Attended
attend Attended
attend Attended
attend Attended
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
1
9
3
9
9
9
8
9
9
9
9
1
8
3
-
-
5
5
-
5
-
-
-
5
-
5
4
5
5
3
5
2
1
-
5
1
-
-
5
-
5
-
5
5
-
-
1
5
5
5
5
5
3
5
5
1
5
1
-
-
5
5
-
5
5
5
-
-
1
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
1
5
1
2
2
-
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
2
-
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
-
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
-
2
1
(1)
(2)
There were no unscheduled meetings held during the financial year.
George Savvides was appointed to the Board on 12 June 2019. He was appointed to the People and Remuneration Committee, Nomination Committee and Risk
Committee on 20 June 2019.
Philip Twyman was a member of the Board, Audit Committee, Risk Committee and Nomination Committee until 26 October 2018.
(3)
(4) Where not eligible to attend as a Committee member, the Director attended the meeting/s in an ex-officio capacity.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY
The principal continuing activity of IAG is the underwriting of general insurance and related corporate services and investing
activities. IAG reports its financial information under the following segments:
DIVISION
Australia
78% of Group gross
written premium
(GWP)
OVERVIEW
This segment is a leading provider of general insurance products to both
individuals and businesses in Australia. The Australia division benefits from
its access to a variety of distribution channels and an array of well-
established brands, as summarised below.
The Australian division provides consumer insurance products through
branches, call centres, the internet and representatives, under the following
brands:
NRMA Insurance in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory,
Queensland and Tasmania;
SGIO in Western Australia;
SGIC in South Australia;
RACV in Victoria, via a distribution agreement with RACV;
Coles Insurance nationally, via a distribution agreement with Coles; and
CGU Insurance nationally through affinity and financial institution
partnerships and broker and agent channels.
The division also includes travel insurance, life insurance and income
protection products which are underwritten by third parties.
Business insurance products are sold through a network of around 2,000
intermediaries, such as brokers, agents and financial institutions and
directly through call centre and online channels, under the following brands:
WFI;
CGU Insurance;
NRMA Insurance;
RACV;
SGIO; and
SGIC.
PRODUCTS
Short-tail insurance
Motor vehicle
Home and contents
Lifestyle and leisure,
such as boat, veteran
and classic car and
caravan
Business packages
Farm and crop
Commercial property
Construction and
engineering
Commercial motor and
fleet motor
Marine (through NTI)
Long-tail insurance
Compulsory Third Party
(motor injury liability)
Workers' compensation
Professional indemnity
Directors' and officers'
Public and products
liability
5
DIVISION
New Zealand
22% of Group GWP
OVERVIEW
The New Zealand business is the leading general insurance provider in the
country in both the direct and broker/agent channels. Insurance products
are provided directly to customers, primarily under the State and AMI
brands, and indirectly through insurance brokers and agents, under the NZI
and Lumley Insurance brands. General insurance products are also
distributed through agents and under third party brands by corporate
partners, which include large financial institutions.
PRODUCTS
Short-tail insurance
Motor vehicle
Home and contents
Commercial property,
motor and fleet motor
Construction and
engineering
Niche, such as pleasure
craft, boat, caravan and
travel
Rural and horticultural
Marine
Corporate and other Corporate and other comprises other activities, including corporate services,
capital management activity, shareholders' funds investment activities,
inward reinsurance from associates, and investment in associates in
Malaysia and India.
Long-tail insurance
Personal liability
Commercial liability
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW
OPERATING RESULT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR
IAG’s reported insurance margin was 16.9%, close to the mid-point of the guidance range of 16-18% provided at the outset of the
financial year. The reported insurance margin was lower than the prior year (2018: 18.3%), primarily reflecting an adverse net
natural peril claims cost outcome, lower prior year reserve releases and an adverse credit spread movement. IAG’s underlying
insurance margin improved to 16.6% compared to 14.1% in the prior year. This reflected favourable quota share effects of
approximately 125 basis points (bps) and the realisation of net expense savings from IAG’s optimisation program, partly offset by
increasing regulatory and compliance costs.
Overall GWP growth of 3.1% compared to the prior year was largely rate-driven and included a favourable foreign exchange
translation effect in New Zealand. After allowance for the foreign exchange effect, lower post-reform NSW Compulsory Third Party
(CTP) pricing and ceased business activities, overall like-for-like GWP growth was close to 4%. The rate-driven increase reflected
the response to short-tail claims inflation pressures, which were generally low-to-mid-single-digit in scale, and the ongoing effort to
raise rates in commercial classes to restore returns to acceptable levels. Within personal lines, volume growth was achieved in
short-tail motor and CTP, while home volumes were modestly lower. Lower commercial volumes reflected continued pricing
remediation activity and certain business withdrawals, partially countered by growth in areas such as workers’ compensation and
the NTI heavy haulage and marine joint venture.
On 19 June 2018, IAG announced it had entered into sale agreements covering its consolidated operations in Thailand, Indonesia
and Vietnam. The post-tax contribution from these operations has been aggregated in a single line item within the Statement of
Comprehensive Income ('Profit/loss after income tax from discontinued operations'). The combined profit from discontinued
operations (excluding non-controlling interests) was $205 million (2018: $24 million loss). The profit in the current year includes a
gain of $208 million on the sale of Thailand, which was completed at the end of August 2018. It is IAG’s revised expectation that
the agreed sales of the operations in Indonesia and Vietnam will complete in the first half of the 2020 financial year.
IAG continues to explore options for its remaining investments in Asia. In June 2019, the Group confirmed discussions had been
held with external parties regarding a potential sale of all or part of its 26% interest in SBI General Insurance Company (SBI
General) in India. IAG is in advanced discussions with a number of bidders, which may result in one or more transactions being
completed.
In August 2018, IAG announced a $592 million capital management initiative of 25 cents per ordinary share which was completed
on 26 November 2018 following shareholder approval. It comprised a capital return of 19.5 cents, a fully franked special dividend
of 5.5 cents, and a share consolidation, equal and proportionate to the capital return, which reduced IAG’s ordinary shares on issue
by approximately 2.4%. The capital management initiative acknowledged IAG’s surplus capital position to regulatory benchmarks,
including cumulative quota share effects, as well as the sale of the Thailand business.
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Net profit after tax
The Group's profit after tax for the year was $1,173 million (2018: $1,001 million). After adjusting for non-controlling interests in
the Group result, net profit attributable to the shareholders of the Company was $1,076 million (2018: $923 million) and was
16.6% higher than the prior year. This outcome included:
a 13% decrease in pre-tax insurance profit to $1,224 million, with adverse natural peril, reserve release and credit spread
movements collectively exceeding the improvement in underlying performance;
a $70 million increase in investment income on shareholders’ funds, following a strong rally in equity markets in the second
half of the year;
a significant contribution from discontinued operations, owing to the inclusion of a profit of $208 million on the sale of the
Thailand operations; and
a $36 million reduction in amortisation and impairment expense.
Gross written premium
Total GWP of $12,005 million (2018: $11,647 million) represented a 3.1% increase compared to the prior year. This encompassed:
$9,331 million in Australia, representing growth of 2.0%; and
$2,660 million in New Zealand, translating to reported growth of 7.0% and embracing a favourable foreign exchange
translation effect of approximately 180bps.
Insurance margin
IAG’s current year reported insurance profit of $1,224 million (2018: $1,407 million) was 13.0% lower than the prior year. The
reported insurance margin decreased to 16.9% (2018: 18.3%). Contributing to this outcome were:
$627 million of net claim costs arising from natural peril events (which exceeded the year’s allowance by $19 million), after full
use of the $101 million of stop loss reinsurance protection in the second half of the year. This exceeded the prior year’s net
natural peril claim costs by $86 million, with the differing outcomes accounting for a reduction in the current year’s reported
margin of approximately 160bps;
lower net prior period reserve releases of $126 million (2018: $305 million) which represented 1.7% of net earned premium
(NEP), and broadly accorded with IAG’s guidance assumption of around 2%. Reserve releases in the prior year amounted to
4.0% of NEP; and
a $20 million unfavourable movement in credit spread impact, with an adverse effect of $6 million in the current year
contrasting with a favourable impact of $14 million in the prior year, partly offset by;
an improvement in the Group’s underlying insurance margin to 16.6% from 14.1% in the prior year.
Underlying margin
IAG defines its underlying margin as the reported insurance margin adjusted for:
net natural peril claim costs less related allowance for the period;
reserve releases in excess of 1% of NEP; and
credit spread movements.
INSURANCE MARGIN
Reported insurance margin*
Net natural peril claim costs (below)/in excess of allowance
Reserve releases in excess of 1% of NEP
Credit spread movements
Underlying insurance margin
$m
1,224
19
(54)
6
1,195
2019
%
16.9
0.3
(0.7)
0.1
16.6
$m
1,407
(84)
(228)
(14)
1,081
2018
%
18.3
(1.1)
(3.0)
(0.1)
14.1
*
Reported insurance margin is the insurance profit/(loss) as a percentage of NEP as disclosed in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
IAG’s underlying insurance margin for the current year included approximately 125bps of improvement, relative to the prior year,
arising from the fact the 12.5% quota share agreements (that commenced on 1 January 2018) were in place for the full year.
Short-tail personal lines’ profitability remained strong. Earned rate increases broadly matched higher average claim costs in both
motor and home classes. Commercial lines’ profitability has continued to improve, on the back of rate and remediation activity.
Commercial profitability in Australia has also been aided by a return to more normal large loss experience in property classes.
Long-tail CTP profitability was lower than the prior year, reflecting a full year of capped profitability under the new scheme in NSW,
which commenced towards the end of the first half of the prior year. This effect was most notable in the opening half of the year,
when the comparative period’s profitability also reflected favourable effects from initial reform measures under the old scheme.
All aspects of IAG’s insurance operations benefited from the outcomes of the Group-wide optimisation program, as related
implementation costs have dissipated. A net reduction in gross operating costs of around $90 million was realised in the year,
compared to the position at the end of the 2016 financial year which formed the basis of the program’s targets. This was broadly in
line with target. Some offset has been incurred from increased regulatory and compliance costs. In the current year these costs
had increased by approximately $30 million (pre-quota share) compared to the 2016 financial year baseline position, and by $20
million against the prior year. Contributory factors were expenditure associated with the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the
Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry and the risk governance self-assessment requested by the Australian
Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).
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Tax expense
IAG reported a tax expense of $363 million (2018: $384 million), representing an effective tax rate of 27.3% (2018: 27.2%).
Contributory elements reconciling the effective tax rate to the prevailing Australian corporate rate of 30% are:
differences in tax rates applicable to IAG’s foreign operations, principally in New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia; and
franking credits generated from IAG’s investment portfolio.
Investment income on shareholders’ funds
Net investment income on shareholders’ funds was a profit of $227 million (2018: $165 million), following a strong rebound in
performance in the second half of the year. The full year’s outcome embraced:
a strong performance from equity markets, with the negative performance seen during the first half of the year being more
than offset by a very strong level of performance during the second half;
a strong return from alternative investments;
slightly higher average assets than the prior year; and
an average asset mix similar to the prior year.
DIVISIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
A. AUSTRALIA
Australia accounted for 78% of Group GWP and recorded a lower reported insurance margin of 14.9% (2018: 19.6%). This
incorporated an adverse net natural peril claim cost outcome and significantly reduced reserve releases. Australia’s underlying
performance improved, however, with an underlying margin of 15.5% being delivered (2018: 12.9%).
I. Premiums
Australia reported GWP of $9,331 million (2018: $9,144 million) in the current year, an increase of 2.0%. The overall Australian
GWP outcome included:
largely rate-driven growth of 4.5% in short-tail motor, broadly in line with associated claims inflation;
home GWP growth of 2.2%, driven by rate with some offset from volume erosion;
average rate growth of approximately 6% across commercial lines, partially offset by lower volumes as the remediation focus
continued;
an approximately $70 million reduction in GWP from exiting smaller business areas, such as consumer credit, retail warranty
and fleet leasing; and
slightly lower CTP GWP, where reduced pricing post NSW scheme reform was countered by volume gains.
II. Insurance profit
Australia reported an insurance profit of $842 million, compared to $1,190 million in the prior year. This equates to a lower
reported insurance margin of 14.9% (2018: 19.6%). The reduction includes the net effect of:
lower prior period reserve releases. These amounted to $115 million in the current year (or 2.0% of NEP), down from $344
million in the prior year (or 5.7% of NEP). This primarily reflected lower CTP-related reserve releases;
higher net natural peril claim costs. This year’s net natural peril costs of $612 million represented 10.8% of NEP. This
compares to the prior year where total perils-related costs of $439 million represented 7.2% of NEP;
an unfavourable movement in credit spread impact of $20 million; and
an improvement in Australia’s underlying margin to 15.5% from 12.9% in the prior year. This included an approximately
125bps uplift from a full year’s effect of the combined 12.5% quota shares which commenced on 1 January 2018.
III. Underlying margin
Australia’s underlying performance improved, with an underlying margin of 15.5% including a stronger second half outcome of
16.2%. Aside from the increased quota share effect in the first half of the year, contributory factors to the full year improvement
were:
an easing of pressure on motor profitability, as higher earned premium rates offset increased claim costs;
further flow-through of average rate increases across commercial portfolios;
lower large loss levels in the commercial property portfolio;
cost savings realised from the optimisation program; and
some offset from lower current year profitability in NSW CTP, notably in the first half of the year, owing to the capped
profitability of the new scheme.
IV. Fee-based business
Fee-based income in Australia comprises contributions from two main sources:
IAG’s role as agent under the Victorian workers’ compensation scheme, which is underwritten by the state government; and
investment in new businesses focusing on advanced technologies, data asset capabilities, innovation and mobility initiatives.
IAG withdrew from the NSW workers’ compensation scheme as at 31 December 2017 after assessment of associated risks and
returns. Some run-off expenses were incurred in the current year.
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Fee and other income was $111 million (2018: $164 million) with the reduction driven by loss of fee income associated with
withdrawal from the NSW workers’ compensation scheme. Total net income from fee-based operations in the current year was a
loss of $1 million, compared to a loss of $5 million in the prior year. This outcome reflected the combined effect of an improved
performance from the Victorian workers’ compensation business, benefit of the absence of the unprofitable NSW workers’
compensation business and initial costs associated with adjacency initiatives. The latter includes costs related to IAG’s partnership
with the Carbar digital car-trading platform and the Safer Journeys crash detection and response service.
B. NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand accounted for 22% of Group GWP and recorded a significantly higher reported insurance margin of 24.7% (2018:
13.8%). The reported margin benefited from a particularly benign natural perils environment and the non-recurrence of loss
reserve strengthening that had been a feature of the prior year. The underlying insurance margin also improved to 19.5% (2018:
17.6%).
I. Premiums
New Zealand’s current year GWP grew by 7.0% to $2,660 million, compared to prior year GWP of $2,486 million. This increase
included a favourable foreign exchange translation effect, with local currency GWP increasing by 5.2%, to NZ$2,836 million (2018:
NZ$2,696 million). This result was driven by the combination of:
sound GWP growth in Consumer, led by private motor, through increased rates and volume, and including higher rates in
home; and
solid GWP growth in Business, driven by rate increases across commercial and personal lines, partially offset by some volume
loss as the business adhered to its robust underwriting disciplines.
II. Insurance profit
The New Zealand business produced a 78.9% increase in insurance profit to $390 million (2018: $218 million). This equates to a
reported insurance margin of 24.7% (2018: 13.8%), with the improvement reflecting the combination of:
a benign natural perils experience. Net natural peril costs were $15 million in the current year (or 0.9% of NEP) down from
$100 million (or 6.3% of NEP) in the prior year;
an absence of prior period reserve strengthening. The current year saw favourable prior year reserve development of $14
million (or +0.9% of NEP) in contrast to the prior year that recorded prior year reserve strengthening of $39 million (or -2.5% of
NEP); and
further improvement in the underlying insurance margin to 19.5% (2018: 17.6%). This reflects the combined impact of the
earn through of further premium rate increases coupled with an approximately 125bps uplift from a full year’s effect of the
combined 12.5% quota shares which commenced on 1 January 2018.
Prior period reserve releases of $14 million included the favourable development of peril events that impacted New Zealand in the
second half of the prior year. This was dissimilar to the prior year, which saw $39 million of reserve strengthening as a result of
adverse development of prior year storm events and an allowance for potential claims under architect/engineer professional
indemnity policies relating to residual risk from post-earthquake building damage and rebuild activity.
III. Earthquake settlements
Steady progress continues to be made with the settlement of claims associated with the financial year 2011 Canterbury
earthquake events. At 30 June 2019, NZ$6.85 billion of claim settlements had been completed, and less than 1,100 claims
remained open out of more than 90,000 received.
During the current year there was no change to IAG’s gross reserved position on the three major earthquakes that occurred during
financial year 2011. Considerable legacy reinsurance protection remains available for the September 2010 and June 2011 events,
and approximately NZ$540 million of adverse development cover is still available to the Group in respect of the February 2011
event.
Outstanding Canterbury earthquake claims include those that are subject to dispute and litigation or involving high customer
utilisation of independent expert advice, as well as recently-received over-cap claims from the Earthquake Commission (EQC). It
remains IAG’s expectation that finalisation of all residual claims will take several years given associated complexity.
The settlement of claims associated with the November 2016 Kaikoura earthquake is well-advanced. As at 30 June 2019, 98.7%
of all claims by number had been fully settled.
C. CORPORATE AND OTHER
A pre-tax profit of $99 million was reported in this segment, which compares to a profit of $5 million in the prior year. The
movement primarily reflects the increase in net investment income on shareholders’ funds of $62 million. Following the
classification of IAG’s consolidated businesses in Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia as discontinued operations in the second half of
the prior year, the Group no longer has a standalone Asia segment. Consequently, the residual interests in Malaysia and India
which continue to be treated as associates have been reclassified to the Corporate and other segment. Further details on the
operating segments are set out in Note 1.3 within the financial statements.
I. Share of net profit/(loss) of associates
The Group's share of associates was a profit of $42 million (2018: $31 million) including allocated regional costs. This result
includes AmGeneral Holdings Berhad (AmGeneral) in Malaysia and SBI General in India. IAG continues to assess future options for
these Asian assets.
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IAG’s share of AmGeneral's profit for the current year decreased to $38 million (2018: $40 million). The outcome included the
combination of:
increased net earned premium from improved retention and higher rates;
lower bodily injury-related prior period reserve releases; and
higher administration expenses from one-off changes to service tax regulations.
IAG’s share of SBI General's profit for the current year increased to $27 million (2018: $10 million). This higher outcome reflected
the combination of:
a favourable effect from exchange commission recognition in the long-term home portfolio;
higher investment income; and
a lower impact from catastrophe-related claims.
REVIEW OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
A. FINANCIAL POSITION
The total assets of the Group as at 30 June 2019 were $29,286 million compared to $29,766 million as at 30 June 2018.
Movements within the overall net decrease in assets of $480 million include:
a decrease in investments of $323 million associated with the payments of the 2018 final dividend, 2019 interim dividend,
$592 million capital management initiative and net settlements of the whole-of-account quota share arrangements. This has
been partially offset by $506 million of net consideration received from the sale of IAG’s operations in Thailand, operating
earnings for the year and net proceeds on the issuance and settlement of subordinated debts;
a $594 million decrease in assets held for sale, predominantly related to the sale of the Thailand operations, which was
completed at the end of August 2018;
a $357 million increase in reinsurance and other recoveries on outstanding claims, predominantly relating to the continued
run-on of the whole-of-account quota share arrangements and increased recoveries relating to natural peril events which
occurred during the year; and
a $85 million increase in trade and other receivables, predominantly relating to increases in premiums receivable reflecting
growth in gross written premium across Australia and New Zealand.
The total liabilities of the Group as at 30 June 2019 were $22,576 million compared to $22,825 million as at 30 June 2018.
Movements within the overall net decrease in liabilities of $249 million include:
a $417 million decrease in liabilities held for sale predominantly related to the completion of the sale of IAG’s interest in the
operations in Thailand;
a $114 million decrease in outstanding claims liabilities primarily due to settlements for prior year large losses and natural
peril claims, including the Canterbury and Kaikoura earthquakes, exceeding reserves for current year natural peril claims;
offset by
a $117 million increase in the unearned premium liability which is predominantly driven by the increase in the gross written
premium across Australia and New Zealand; and
a $120 million increase in interest-bearing liabilities reflecting the net impact of $450 million issuance of AUD subordinated
convertible term notes, translation impact of NZD subordinated convertible term notes and redemption of $350 million AUD
subordinated convertible term notes.
IAG shareholders’ equity (excluding non-controlling interests) decreased from $6,669 million as at 30 June 2018 to $6,404 million
as at 30 June 2019, reflecting the combined impact of:
current year net profit attributable to shareholders of $1,076 million, including a $208 million gain from the divestment of the
Thailand operations; and
payments totalling $1,345 million in respect of 2018 final dividend, capital return including transaction costs, special dividend
and 2019 interim dividend.
B. CASH FROM OPERATIONS
The net cash inflows from operating activities for the year ended 30 June 2019 were $589 million compared to net cash outflows of
$53 million for the prior year. The movement is mainly attributable to the net effect of:
a reduction in net cash outflows from other operating items of $418 million, predominantly relating to increased reinsurance
commissions received in respect of the combined 12.5% quota share agreements, which were only in place for part of the prior
year and decreased expense payments associated with divested entities and the Group optimisation program;
an increase in reinsurance and other recoveries received of $247 million, again reflecting a full year’s impact of recoveries
made under the combined 12.5% quota share agreements partially offset by reduced recoveries from catastrophe events from
prior years; and
a decrease in claims costs paid of $336 million, predominantly pertaining to lower payments on Canterbury and Kaikoura
earthquakes, lower payments relating to operations in Thailand following the sale of the business, partially offset by higher
payments in the current year relating to large losses in Australia; partially offset by
an increase in outwards reinsurance premium payments of $601 million, predominantly related to a full year of payments
made on the combined 12.5% quota share agreements, partially offset by reductions in payments on the catastrophe
reinsurance covers due to the timing of payments on the final instalment for the 2018 cover.
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C. INVESTMENTS
The Group’s investments totalled $10,684 million as at 30 June 2019, excluding investments held in joint ventures and associates,
with over 55% represented by the technical reserves portfolio. The decrease in total investments since 30 June 2018 ($11,007
million) reflects the combined effect of:
a quota share-influenced $406 million reduction in technical reserves, and
an $83 million increase in shareholders’ funds, reflecting the net effect of:
receipt of $506 million net sale proceeds from the divestment of the Thailand operations at the end of August 2018;
net proceeds of around $100 million from a subordinated convertible term note redemption ($350 million) and the issue of
a new Tier 2 instrument ($450 million);
payment of $473 million 2018 final dividend and $277 million 2019 interim dividend;
the $592 million capital management initiative completed in November 2018; and
operating earnings during the period.
IAG’s overall investment allocation is conservatively positioned, with over 81% of total investments in fixed interest and cash as at
30 June 2019. Technical reserves were 100% invested in fixed interest and cash, while the equivalent figure for shareholders’
funds was 58%. IAG’s allocation to growth assets was 42% of shareholders’ funds at 30 June 2019, compared to 43% at 30 June
2018.
D. INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES
IAG’s interest-bearing liabilities stood at $2,080 million at 30 June 2019, compared to $1,960 million at 30 June 2018. The net
movement in the period reflects:
redemption of $350 million of subordinated convertible term notes on their first issuer call date of 19 March 2019; and
the issue of $450 million of Tier 2 subordinated convertible term notes on 28 March 2019.
E. CAPITAL MIX
IAG measures its capital mix on a net tangible equity basis, i.e. after deduction of goodwill and intangibles, giving it strong
alignment with regulatory and rating agency models. IAG targets the following ranges:
ordinary equity (net of goodwill and intangibles) 60-70%; and
debt and hybrids 30-40%.
At 30 June 2019, debt and hybrids represented 36.5% of total tangible capitalisation, within IAG’s targeted range. This ratio has
decreased since the first half of the year (38.4%), with the net movement reflecting:
redemption of $350 million of subordinated convertible term notes on their first issuer call date of 19 March 2019;
the issue of $450 million of Tier 2 subordinated convertible term notes on 28 March 2019; and
increased shareholder equity in the second half of the year, as retained earnings exceeded dividend payments.
The $550 million Reset Exchangeable Securities (RES) instrument has a reset date in December 2019, after which it ceases to be
eligible for regulatory capital purposes. IAG's present intention is to redeem RES at the reset date, using the funds from the $450
million subordinated convertible term note issue in March 2019.
F. CAPITAL POSITION
IAG remains strongly capitalised under the APRA Prudential Standards, with regulatory capital of $4,981 million at 30 June 2019
(2018: $5,018 million). IAG has set the following related targeted benchmarks:
a total capital position equivalent to 1.4 to 1.6 times the Prescribed Capital Amount (PCA), compared to a regulatory
requirement of 1.0 times; and
a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) target range of 0.9 to 1.1 times the PCA, compared to a regulatory requirement of 0.6 times.
At 30 June 2019, IAG had a PCA multiple of 2.12 (2018: 2.03) and a CET1 multiple of 1.31 (2018: 1.26).
Further capital management details are set out in Note 3.1 within the financial statements.
STRATEGY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
A. STRATEGY
MAKING CUSTOMERS FEEL SAFER ON THE ROAD, IN THEIR HOMES AND AT WORK
IAG’s purpose means that whether you are a customer, partner, employee, shareholder or part of the communities IAG serves, IAG
exists to ‘make your world a safer place’. IAG believes its purpose will enable it to become a more sustainable business over the
long term, and deliver stronger and more consistent returns for its shareholders.
IAG is focused on building a lean, efficient and modular insurance operation, through its simplification priority, while creating a
customer-focused organisation with enhanced capabilities in data, digital, analytics and artificial intelligence, brand and innovation,
and driving towards the creation of an agile organisation.
With simplification well-progressed, IAG is now increasing its focus on customer engagement and long-term growth. This includes
extending its strategic partnerships to offer products and services that are adjacent to its insurance business, enabling IAG to make
its customers and the community feel safer on the road, in their homes and at work. IAG is also leveraging its assets – including its
data, customer reach and brands – to launch and scale new businesses in markets that complement these adjacent products and
services.
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The goals of IAG’s strategy are centred around building deeper engagement with its customers and growing the number of
customers in the IAG network of brands. IAG seeks to create more value for its customers by making their world a safer place and
to increase the lifetime value of its customer relationships.
Strategic targets
IAG is focused on delivering through-the-cycle financial targets of:
cash return on equity (ROE) 1.5 times weighted average cost of capital (WACC);
a dividend payout of 60-80% of full year cash earnings; and
a top quartile total shareholder return (TSR).
These financial targets are complemented by short-term balanced scorecard objectives for the enterprise, including financial
performance (including underlying profit, GWP growth, operating costs), customer advocacy and growth, people engagement and
leadership effectiveness, and IAG’s risk maturity performance.
Strategic priorities
IAG continues with its three key strategic priorities, supported by organisational capabilities, to deliver its strategy:
I. Customer – world-leading customer experiences:
Create a delivery platform that transforms customer experiences;
Better connect customers and automate processes, enabling IAG to reach more customers in a timely manner;
Develop an innovation approach which provides the ability to think differently and deliver quickly;
Embed cognitive capabilities and artificial intelligence that anticipate customers’ needs; and
Use data to power decision-making, allowing IAG to better understand its customers.
II. Simplification – simplified, modular and lower cost operating model:
Reduce organisational complexity by consolidating technology platforms, harmonising products, simplifying processes and
systems, and executing the technology strategy;
Leverage operational partners to optimise the operating model and drive scale economies across the value chain; and
Improve allocation and maximise utilisation of the preferred repairer network to reduce average claim size.
III. Agility – an agile organisation distinguished by innovation, speed and execution skills:
Create a disciplined approach to IAG’s management and leadership, including building stronger role clarity and introducing
agile ways of working;
Build a talent pipeline based on the skills required to deliver IAG's strategy and help IAG people transition to the future of work;
and
Be recognised as a purpose-led organisation that shapes its internal and external environment.
B. BUSINESS RISK AND RISK MANAGEMENT
IAG acknowledges that it has to take risk in an informed manner in pursuit of its strategic objectives and to meet customer,
stakeholder, industry and regulatory expectations. IAG clearly articulates the levels, boundaries and nature of risk it is willing to
accept, actively manage or avoid in pursuit of the Group’s strategic objectives.
IAG uses an enterprise-wide approach to risk management and its risk management framework is a core part of the governance
structure, which includes internal policies, key management processes and culture. The Group risk management strategy (RMS)
details the IAG principles, risk appetite, policies, key controls, monitoring and governance processes for managing material risks.
The RMS is reviewed annually, or as required by the Risk Committee, before being recommended for approval by the Board. IAG’s
Group Risk function provides regular reports to the Risk Committee on the operation of, and any changes to, IAG’s risk
management framework, the status of material risks, risk and compliance incidents, risk trends and IAG's risk profile. IAG’s
Internal Audit function provides reports to the Audit Committee on significant audit findings and other audit-related matters.
Roles and responsibilities of the Board and its standing committees, the Audit Committee, the Risk Committee, the People and
Remuneration Committee and the Nomination Committee, are set out in the Corporate Governance section of the IAG website.
IAG is exposed to multiple risks relating to its general insurance business. The risks noted below are not meant to represent an
exhaustive list, but outline the material risks faced by the Group as identified in the RMS:
strategic risk – the risk that internal or external factors compromise our ability to execute our strategic objectives or our
strategy;
insurance risk – arises from inadequate or inappropriate underwriting, unforeseen, unknown or unintended liabilities that may
eventuate, inadequate or inappropriate claims management including reserving, and insurance concentration risk (i.e. by
locality, segment factor, or distribution);
reinsurance risk – the risk of loss as a result of lack of capacity in the reinsurance market, insufficient or inappropriate
reinsurance coverage, inadequate or inappropriate reinsurance recovery management, reinsurance arrangements not legally
binding, and reinsurance concentration;
financial risk – the risk of loss as a result of inadequate liquidity to meet liabilities as they fall due, adverse movements in
market prices (foreign exchange, equities, derivatives, interest rates, etc) or inappropriate concentration within the investment
funds, a counterparty failing to meet its obligations (credit risk), inadequate liquidity or inappropriate capital management;
operational risk – the risk of loss resulting from the actions or behaviours of people, inadequate or failed internal processes or
systems or from external events; and
regulatory risk and compliance – the risk of legal, regulatory or reputational impacts arising from failure to manage compliance
obligations, or failure to anticipate and prepare for changes in the regulatory environment.
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A disciplined approach to risk management has been adopted and IAG believes this approach provides the greatest long-term
likelihood of being able to meet the objectives of all stakeholders.
Detail of IAG's overall risk management framework, which is outlined in the RMS, is set out in Note 3.1 within the financial
statements and in the Corporate Governance Statement, which is available at www.iag.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.
C. ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY RISK
Economic, environmental and social sustainability risks are identified and managed as part of IAG’s enterprise-wide risk
management framework and are overseen by the Board. Through risk profiling and ongoing trend analysis, information on these
risks is collected and reported to the Group Leadership Team (GLT) and Board and used to update IAG's strategy at appropriate
intervals. This is supported by IAG's annual materiality process and engagement with IAG's Safer Communities Steering Committee
to identify and develop mitigation approaches to these risks.
IAG’s exposure to economic, environmental and social sustainability risks and opportunities is managed by relevant parts of the
business and supported by IAG's Safer Communities team, a team of shared value and sustainability subject matter experts.
Sustainability performance is formally reported to the Board annually, with ad hoc updates as required.
The Consumer Advisory Board and Ethics Committee include external stakeholders, such as consumer groups, and provide an
important external input into the understanding and management of economic, environmental and social sustainability risk. The
Safer Communities Steering Committee is an internal governance body that supports the Group Executive People, Performance and
Reputation to shape the Company response to risks through its approach to shared value, sustainability and broader community
activity. The Safer Communities Steering Committee fulfils the role of a sustainability committee for IAG. It meets at least
quarterly, is chaired by the Group Executive, People, Performance and Reputation, and is comprised of senior leaders from across
the business, including the Group Executive, Strategy and Corporate Development and Chief Customer Officer.
Each year a materiality assessment is undertaken to help guide IAG's shared value and sustainability approach and ensure its
reporting addresses risks and opportunities with the greatest importance to IAG's stakeholders and business. An extensive
assessment and stakeholder engagement process supports the Safer Communities Steering Committee to play an active role in the
finalisation of the material issues, which are signed off by the Group Executive, People, Performance and Reputation.
IAG has a safer communities framework that guides decision making and ensures value is being created for both the community
and IAG. This framework defines focus areas that support IAG's commitment to help make communities Safer, Stronger and More
Confident. IAG's sustainability performance is managed within this framework and supported by a number of policies and position
statements including IAG’s Social and Environmental Policy and Public Policy Position on Climate Change.
IAG is a signatory to several voluntary principles-based frameworks which guide the integration of environmental, social and
governance considerations into its business practices. These include the United Nations Environment Programme - Finance
Initiative (UNEP FI) Principles for Sustainable Insurance and the Principles for Responsible Investment. IAG is a signatory to the
Geneva Association's Climate Risk Statement and a founding member of the Australian Sustainable Finance Initiative, which is a
cross industry collaboration established to enable the financial services sector to contribute more systematically to the transition to
a more resilient and sustainable economy, consistent with global goals such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
and the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Climate change has been identified as a key enterprise risk and work has been done on implementation and monitoring of
business controls and their effectiveness (see Climate Risk section for more details).
IAG is committed to protecting human rights, and this commitment is clearly outlined in the IAG Code of Ethics & Conduct. IAG
respects and supports the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and is committed it to the ongoing integration of
human rights considerations into its systems, processes and operations.
IAG addresses Human Rights and Modern Slavery legislative requirements across its business, including in IAG’s procurement,
asset management and human resources business units. IAG’s Procurement Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct address Human
Rights and Modern Slavery, support practical management of these important issues across IAG’s business and will be made public
in the 2020 financial year.
Details of IAG’s material issues, how IAG manages related risks and opportunities and details of other shared value and
sustainability activities can be found in the 2019 Annual Review and Safer Communities Report, which is available at
www.iag.com.au/safer-communities/esg-commitments-and-performance. IAG’s management of economic, environmental and
social sustainability risk is outlined in detail in Principle 7.4 of the Corporate Governance Statement, which is available at
www.iag.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance.
D. CLIMATE RISK
Climate change is one of the world’s most pressing issues. Consistent with the scientific reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change, global temperatures have the potential to increase between 1.5 and 3.0 degrees Celsius (°C) by 2050. In 2002
IAG launched “The Impact of Climate Change on Insurance against Catastrophes”, an Australian first report, and since then, in line
with its purpose to 'make your world a safer place', IAG has led initiatives aimed at addressing the opportunities and risks
associated with climate change and taken practical steps to minimise its own environmental impact.
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IAG has been making climate-related disclosures for many years and commenced disclosure aligned with the Taskforce on Climate-
related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations in the 2018 financial year. This climate-related disclosure addresses how
IAG is managing climate risk, and opportunities, through its governance, strategy and risk management processes.
Through its work with the UNEP FI, and a range of cross-sector stakeholders, IAG is contributing to the development of sustainable
finance roadmaps for Australia and New Zealand. This work will lead to the creation of sustainable finance solutions that support
progress against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and achieving the Paris Agreement to limit climate change to
below 2.0°C. IAG has contributed to the UNEP FI Principles for Sustainable Insurance TCFD pilot and will continue to participate
with other global insurers in the 2020 financial year. This will enable industry benchmarking and inform IAG’s ongoing approach to
risk assessments, scenario analysis and climate-related disclosure.
Additional non-financial disclosures can be found in the 2019 IAG Investor Report and in the Safer Communities section of the IAG
website (www.iag.com.au).
Governance
The Board Charter of IAG articulates that the Board has responsibilities to:
monitor the performance of shared value initiatives to create safer, stronger and more confident communities, as well as
review and monitor implementation of IAG’s shared value and sustainability strategy, including climate change;
sustainability aspects under the areas of customer, workforce, community and the environment; and
review external reporting on shared value and sustainability strategies and initiatives, specifically within the IAG Annual
Review.
Board Committees of IAG include:
the Risk Committee, where climate change is considered as part of IAG’s enterprise risk profile;
the Audit Committee, with consideration of climate-related disclosures; and
the People and Remuneration Committee and the Nomination Committee, with consideration of the safer communities
approach and activity, including climate change.
Committee responsibilities are set out in Committee Charters, that are available in the About Us section of IAG’s website
(www.iag.com.au).
IAG’s sustainability performance is managed within a safer communities framework and is supported by a number of policies and
position statements including IAG’s Social and Environmental Policy, Public Policy Position on Climate Change and Climate Action
Plan. Progress against IAG’s Climate Action Plan is reported to the IAG Board annually.
IAG’s Chief Executive Officer has management accountability for the implementation, performance and external disclosure of IAG’s
safer communities’ activities, which includes climate change and the Climate Action Plan. The Group Executive, People,
Performance and Reputation has accountability for oversight of climate change activity and the Climate Action Plan, with
accountability for execution against the various elements owned by relevant GLT members. Progress against IAG’s Climate Action
Plan is reported to the GLT at least every six months.
The IAG Climate Risk & Opportunity Steering Committee comprises five GLT members and senior leaders from across the business.
It provides guidance on the strategic direction, risk management, ongoing implementation and development of business
opportunities relating to IAG’s position on climate change.
IAG’s Social and Environmental Policy provides a framework for identifying and managing IAG’s direct and indirect social and
environmental impacts, outlines IAG’s commitments to action, and defines IAG’s approach to continuous improvement in its social
and environmental performance, including climate change.
IAG's Public Policy Position on Climate Change outlines our commitment to the Paris Agreement and to continuing to work
constructively with government, industry, non-profit groups and local communities to limit carbon emissions, increase resilience to,
and address the risks posed by, the changing climate and to continue to incorporate climate considerations into IAG’s Investment
Policy and approach.
IAG’s Climate Action Plan is a three-year plan that sets out our commitment and framework to address the effects of climate
change. IAG publicly discloses its progress against the Climate Action Plan every six months, ensuring transparency around, and
accountability for, its commitments. Visit the Safer Communities section of IAG's website (www.iag.com.au) to read the latest
Climate Action Plan Scorecard update.
Strategy
IAG enterprise strategy
As noted above, IAG has identified three key strategic priorities, supported by organisational capabilities, to deliver its strategy:
customer (world-leading customer experiences); simplification (simplified, modular and lower cost operating model); and agility (an
agile organisation distinguished by innovation, speed and execution skills). Climate change is a key consideration in IAG’s strategy-
setting process. While resilient to short-term risks through the use of mechanisms such as risk selection, risk-based pricing and
reinsurance, IAG recognises longer term considerations such as the potential for a sustained increase in the frequency and severity
of natural peril events. IAG continues to investigate product and service opportunities that support adaptation and emission
reductions.
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IAG’s strategic commitments are outlined in its Climate Action Plan, which has five key areas of focus:
think big – ensuring IAG leads on the right issues and builds the right relationships to achieve its ambitions;
prepare our people – to apply the depth of experience of people from across IAG’s business;
reduce our emissions – to practice what IAG preaches;
invest responsibly – to ensure our investment activity aligns to IAG’s purpose; and
rethink risk – to ensure IAG’s products, systems and partnerships help customers, business and communities to make a
smooth transition to what the future brings.
Contributing to improvements in the broader systems that enable climate change management
IAG demonstrates leadership in disaster risk reduction and climate change through its role as a founding member of the Australian
Business Roundtable for Disaster Resilience and Safer Communities, working collaboratively with governments to effect change in
public policy, increase investment aimed at building safer and more resilient communities and working to improve the capacity of
people and businesses to better withstand future natural disasters. IAG has also been invited by the Federal Governments in
Australia and New Zealand to play a role in climate change management, including active engagement and contribution to the
National Resilience Taskforce in Australia. In New Zealand, IAG is working through the Climate Leaders Coalition to ensure
businesses are actively adapting and building resilience to climate impacts. IAG also works in collaboration with its partners to
support communities and help build their resilience. This includes working with the Australian and New Zealand Red Cross and the
State Emergency Service in New South Wales and Queensland.
Using research and modelling to support a strategic response
IAG manages climate change risk and the related impact on its strategy and businesses through the development and utilisation of
models which map the possible outcomes of natural peril events. The impacts of climate change to IAG’s strategy are managed
through IAG’s established risk management frameworks (see Business Risk and Risk Management section for additional
information). The models inform IAG’s risk-based pricing and reinsurance requirements, with the ability to make regular
adjustments ensuring IAG’s business remains resilient in the short term.
In the 2018 financial year, IAG collaborated with the United States National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in a research
project to determine the most up to date science to inform catastrophe modelling for three potential global temperature scenarios
(+1.5°C, +2.0°C and +3.0°C). This research was developed to better understand the climate-related risks and opportunities to
IAG, particularly over the medium and long term. Although the research project draws on the most up-to-date science and expert
opinion, there remains considerable uncertainty in the modelling due to gaps in climate science as well as limitations in the
financial tools that are used for climate scenario modelling. Nevertheless, a key finding from this work was that natural peril events
are likely to occur in an increasingly non-uniform way across Australia in the future, which may lead to disproportionate impacts for
some communities.
IAG’s future climate temperature modelling will inform management of these impacts in the medium-to-long term. The application
of these scenarios to IAG’s natural peril models has enabled an assessment of the potential impacts on premiums over time. The
frequency and severity of perils is projected to increase and, exacerbated by urbanisation and population concentration, this may
drive increasing claims to property, motor and business policies. The modelling indicates a likely increase to premiums due to
rising natural perils costs. There may be some offsetting reduction in the total market premium if climate change impacts start to
render existing housing stock uninsurable, for example.
A temperature increase above 2.0°C has the potential to result in significant access and affordability issues. The increasing
frequency and/or severity of weather events, coupled with compounding effects of perils (as described above) may push some
areas beyond affordability or indeed habitability. There may also be an increase in under-insurance and self-insurance. The
severity of any future access and affordability risks will also be impacted by government and industry approaches to land planning
and building codes. IAG is committed to continue to partner with other businesses, community and governments to play a
meaningful role in addressing the implementation of these broader mitigation measures.
Reducing carbon intensity through our underwriting practices
IAG has a focus on managing climate risk and opportunities through its underwriting approach. To demonstrate this, IAG is
committed to ceasing underwriting entities predominantly in the business of extracting fossil fuels, and power generation using
fossil fuels, by 2023. In alignment with its purpose, IAG has committed to continue to provide workers' compensation coverage to
employees in these sectors because everyone needs to be protected at work.
Carbon considerations in investments
IAG invests responsibly, integrating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria across its equity portfolio to help
proactively support the transition to a low-carbon economy. IAG utilises a third-party controversy screening module to review its
investment exposure and inform any divestment decisions.
Using scenario analysis to inform strategy and business planning
In order to better understand the most significant potential impacts of climate change on IAG’s business, a series of cross-
functional workshops were recently held involving IAG leaders and external stakeholders. The workshops were designed to
determine the most significant political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal factors impacted by a +2.0°C
temperature increase by 2030, while also considering physical, transition and liability risk. Trust in governments and institutions,
regulatory intervention and the impacts of inequality were found to be the most impactful factors to the IAG strategy. As a result,
four “plausible scenarios” were developed. These scenarios will form an input into product development and pricing strategies in
the short-term and be applied to assess the resilience of IAG’s strategy over the medium and long term. These scenarios will be
used in strategy and business planning across the 2020 financial year.
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Risk management
Integration with enterprise-wide risk management processes
The enterprise risk profile (ERP) is IAG’s framework to identify risks inherent in IAG’s strategy, which may inhibit meeting or
achieving its strategic objectives. IAG manages risks through its ERP process, with the potential impacts of climate change being
identified as posing a high level of inherent risks.
IAG manages its inherently high risks through cause and effect analysis, known as bow-tie analysis, which seeks to identify key
causes and consequences attached to risks, their interdependencies, and related controls and mitigating strategies. The bow-tie
analysis is embedded within IAG’s Risk Response Plan which is integrated with IAG’s Risk Management System, Risk Appetite
Statement and Risk Management Strategy. These risk management tools help inform the implementation of IAG’s strategy and
safer communities activities.
Assessing the physical, transitional and liability risks of climate change
IAG considers climate change across physical, transition and liability risk. Physical risk refers to the tangible impacts of climate
change and will typically include the increased frequency and cost of claims. Transition risk is the risk associated with the
transition to a low-carbon economy. Liability risk refers to the litigation or legal risk resulting from both physical impacts of climate
change and the transition to a low carbon economy.
The risks and opportunities associated with climate change transition could vary depending on the future decarbonisation pathway
that Australia, New Zealand and the world follow. IAG will focus on implications for the business to 2030 and 2050 utilising
scenarios consistent with limiting long-term global warming levels in alignment with the Paris Agreement. These scenario
approaches align with our ongoing physical climate risk analysis, allowing a more comprehensive view of the risks and potential
opportunities IAG may face from climate change. IAG is using a +1.5°C “stretch” scenario for Australia, and “balanced/central”
and “delayed action/shock” scenarios aligned to a +2.0°C temperature increase for Australia and New Zealand. This is to further
understand how economies could change in response to different long-term climate objectives, including behavioural and lifestyle
changes. The “balanced/central” scenario is illustrative of the implications of pursuing a managed policy response to climate
change versus a “delayed action/shock” scenario, which assumes climate-driven policy changes are implemented abruptly.
Metrics
For an overview of IAG's climate risk related targets and key metrics, please refer to the additional disclosures provided in the Safer
Communities section of the IAG website (https://www.iag.com.au).
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
IAG believes good governance is essential to delivering its purpose and strategy, including delivering world-leading customer
experiences. At IAG, good governance is the culmination of a number of elements, including ethics, culture, leadership (including
Board and senior management), and policies and procedures (including remuneration and risk management frameworks).
Aiming for the highest standards across all elements of corporate governance enables IAG to focus more effectively on delivering
superior customer outcomes and supporting communities.
During the year, IAG strengthened its approach to governance and culture, responding to the changing regulatory environment. For
the financial year ended 30 June 2019, IAG complied with the Australian Securities Exchange Corporate Governance Council
Principles and Recommendations (3rd edition). Details of this compliance are set out in IAG’s 2019 Corporate Governance
Statement and in Appendix 4G. This Corporate Governance Statement is current as at 8 August 2019 and has been approved by
the Board. While IAG reported against the 3rd edition, many practices align with the recently released 4th Edition of the Principles
and Recommendations which come into force for financial years commencing on or after 1 January 2020. IAG expects to fully
comply with the 4th edition by then.
IAG’s 2019 Corporate Governance Statement is available at www.iag.com.au/about-us/corporate-governance, along with the
policies and procedures that guide all employees’ behaviour.
OUTLOOK
IAG’s GWP growth guidance for the 2020 financial year is ‘low single digit’. Feeding into this expectation are:
anticipated rate increases across short-tail personal lines in Australia and New Zealand;
a modest expected advance in combined short-tail personal line volumes;
further average rate increases in Australian and New Zealand commercial classes;
lower commercial volumes, including a greater than $100 million reduction in GWP from recent business exits; and
lower overall CTP rates stemming from scheme change in each of NSW, the ACT and South Australia, partially offset by modest
volume growth.
IAG's 2020 financial year reported insurance margin guidance range is 16-18%. Associated ingredients and assumptions comprise:
further incremental improvement (of approximately $160 million pre-tax) from optimisation program initiatives, cumulatively
approximating the $250 million pre-tax target originally set;
an offset from higher regulatory and compliance costs, which are expected to increase by up to a further $50 million, including
increased investment in risk-related resources;
some drag from a lower investment running yield, reflecting the recent reduction in interest rates;
net losses from natural perils in line with an increased allowance of $641 million ($950 million, pre-quota share);
lower prior period reserve releases of around 1% of NEP; and
no material movement in foreign exchange rates or investment markets.
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Investments made through Customer Labs over the last three years, in data, artificial intelligence and innovation, have encouraged
IAG to accelerate its spend on these technologies and the associated businesses it is developing. As a result, the amount by which
expenditure exceeds revenue is expected to expand in the 2020 financial year and contribute to an increased pre-tax loss in the fee
income line, of up to $50 million (2019: pre-tax loss of $9 million).
DIVIDENDS
Details of dividends paid or determined to be paid by the Company and the dividend policy employed by the Group are set out in
Note 4.4.
Cash earnings are used for the purposes of targeted ROE and dividend payout policy and are defined as:
net profit after tax attributable to shareholders of the Parent;
plus amortisation and impairment of acquired identifiable intangibles; and
excluding any unusual items (non-recurring in nature).
CASH EARNINGS
Net profit after tax
Acquired intangible amortisation and impairment (post-tax)
Non-recurring items:
Corporate expenses
Tax effect on corporate expenses
Gain on sale of Thailand
Loss of diversification benefit on sale of Thailand
Cash earnings*
Interim dividend
Final dividend
Dividend payable
2019
$m
1,076
57
1,133
4
(1)
(208)
3
931
277
462
739
2018
$m
923
107
1,030
9
(5)
-
-
1,034
331
474
805
Cash payout ratio*
*
Cash earnings and cash payout ratio represent non-IFRS financial information.
79.4%
77.9%
The Board has determined to pay a final dividend of 20.0 cents per share (cps), franked to 70% (2018 final dividend: 20.0cps, fully
franked). The final dividend is payable on 30 September 2019 to shareholders registered as at 5pm Australian Eastern Standard
Time (AEST) on 20 August 2019.
This brings the full year dividend to 32.0 cents per share, which equates to a payout ratio of 79.4% of cash earnings, in line with
IAG’s stated dividend policy to distribute 60-80% of cash earnings in any full financial year.
In addition, during the first half of the year, IAG paid a special dividend of 5.5 cents per share as part of the capital management
initiative announced in August 2018 and approved by shareholders at the annual general meeting (AGM) on 26 October 2018.
Payment occurred on 26 November 2018.
In August 2018 IAG advised that, from July 2019 it may not be in a position to fully frank future dividend payments. This reflects:
the move to a higher payout policy in recent years;
a sequence of capital management activities being conducted, often utilising IAG’s franking capacity; and
a significant portion of the company’s earnings being derived from its New Zealand operations, where no franking credit
generation attaches.
As at 30 June 2019, and prior to allowance for payment of the final dividend, IAG’s franking balance was $93 million, including its
70% entitlement to franking held by IMA.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN STATE OF AFFAIRS
During the financial year the following changes became effective:
On 31 August 2018, IAG completed the sale of its Thailand operations for a consideration of $515 million, which resulted in
the recognition of a gain of $208 million, net of tax.
On 26 November 2018, IAG completed its capital management initiative amounting to 25.0 cents per ordinary share, or $592
million, which comprised a 19.5 cents capital return and a 5.5 cents fully franked special dividend, with a share consolidation
that reduced the Company’s ordinary issued shares by 2.4%.
On 19 March 2019, Insurance Australia Limited (IAL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, redeemed $350 million of
subordinated convertible term notes.
On 28 March 2019, the Company issued $450 million of subordinated convertible term notes. The subordinated notes qualify
as Tier 2 Capital under APRA's Prudential Framework for General Insurance.
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EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE
Details of matters subsequent to the end of the financial year are set out below and in Note 7.3 within the financial statements.
These include:
On 8 August 2019, the Board determined to pay a final dividend of 20.0 cents per share, 70% franked. The dividend will be
paid on 30 September 2019. The DRP will operate by acquiring shares on-market for participants with no discount applied.
NON-AUDIT SERVICES
During the financial year, KPMG performed certain other services for IAG in addition to its statutory duties.
The Directors have considered the non-audit services provided during the financial year by KPMG and, in accordance with written
advice provided by resolution of the Audit Committee, are satisfied that the provision of those non-audit services by IAG’s auditor is
compatible with, and did not compromise, the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 for the following
reasons:
all non-audit assignments were approved in accordance with the process set out in the IAG framework for engaging auditors
for non-audit services; and
the non-audit services provided did not undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in APES
110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia,
as they did not involve reviewing or auditing the auditor’s own work, acting in a management or decision-making capacity for
the Company, acting as an advocate for the Company or jointly sharing risks and rewards.
The level of fees for total non-audit services amounted to approximately $3,206 thousand (refer to Note 8.3 for further details of
costs incurred on individual non-audit assignments).
LEAD AUDITOR'S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION UNDER SECTION 307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT
2001
The lead auditor's independence declaration is set out on page 43 and forms part of the Directors' Report for the year ended 30
June 2019.
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
The Company’s constitution contains an indemnity in favour of every person who is or has been:
a Director of the Company or a subsidiary of the Company; or
a Secretary of the Company or of a subsidiary of the Company; or
a person making or participating in making decisions that affect the whole or a substantial part of the business of the
Company or of a subsidiary of the Company; or
a person having the capacity to affect significantly the financial standing of the Company or of a subsidiary of the Company.
The indemnity applies to liabilities incurred by the person in the relevant capacity (except a liability for legal costs). That indemnity
also applies to legal costs incurred in defending or resisting certain legal proceedings. The indemnity does not apply where the
Company is forbidden by statute or, if given, would be made void by statute.
In addition, the Company has granted deeds of indemnity to certain current and former Directors and Secretaries and members of
senior management of the Company and its subsidiaries and associated companies. Under these deeds, the Company:
indemnifies, to the maximum extent permitted by law, the former or current Directors or Secretaries or members of senior
management against liabilities incurred by the person in the relevant capacity. The indemnity does not apply where the liability
is owed to the Company or any of its subsidiaries or associated companies, or (in general terms) where the liability arises out
of a lack of good faith, wilful misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misbehaviour or fraud; and
is also required to maintain and pay the premiums on a contract of insurance covering the current or former Directors or
members of senior management against liabilities incurred in respect of the relevant office except as precluded by law. The
insurance must be maintained until the seventh anniversary after the date when the relevant person ceases to hold office.
Disclosure of the insurance premiums and the nature of liabilities covered by such insurance is prohibited by the relevant
contract of insurance.
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REMUNERATION REPORT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Our purpose: we make your world a safer place
IAG’s purpose guides our remuneration approach by aligning Executive pay outcomes with the interests of our customers,
community and shareholders. We achieve this alignment by assessing both financial and non-financial performance, including a
risk assessment, to ensure results are delivered in a way that is sustainable and benefits all IAG stakeholders.
Remuneration reflects delivery of strategy, business results and risk performance
IAG rewards Executives through a combination of fixed pay, short-term incentives (STI) and long-term incentives (LTI).
In the 2019 financial year, IAG has continued to deliver strong business performance, recording outcomes at the mid-point of
guidance measures provided to the market, in relation to GWP growth and reported insurance margin. A key element of the
improved underlying margin outcome was the realisation of net benefits under IAG’s optimisation program, which includes
initiatives designed to simplify IAG’s business, reduce controllable expenses and improve the experience of IAG’s customers. In
addition, a strong capital position has been maintained, following distribution of surplus capital to shareholders. The table below
outlines key performance measures and remuneration outcomes reflecting IAG’s business results.
A review of fixed pay determined that current Executive
fixed pay levels are appropriate, and will remain unchanged
for the 2020 financial year. The August 2018 review
resulted in Peter Harmer, Mark Milliner, Craig Olsen and
Julie Batch receiving fixed pay increases during the 2019
financial year. The increases ranged from 5.0% to 11.8%
and were applied to meet market pay levels.
STI outcomes reflect Group and individual Executive
performance during the 2019 financial year. Further
improvement in underlying business performance was
achieved, in line with the market guidance measures
provided at the outset of the year.
The LTI rewards Executives for achieving long-term
performance. Based on strong returns, the cash return on
equity (ROE) element of the 2015/2016 LTI award vested
in full. On 30 September 2018, the relative total
shareholder return (TSR) portion of the 2014/2015 LTI
award was tested. IAG’s TSR was ranked at the 61st
percentile of its peer group resulting in a 72% vesting
outcome.
As foreshadowed at the 2018 annual general meeting (AGM), the Board has reviewed the LTI plan ROE hurdle. The review
considered factors including the impact of monetary policies on the global cost of capital, the changing capital base of the Company
and the need to ensure the hurdle is sufficiently stretching. As a result, the Board has increased the cash ROE hurdle vesting
range from 1.2 to 1.6 times WACC, to 1.4 to 1.9 times WACC for future awards, with the expectation of typically lower vesting
outcomes for Executives.
Risk performance and accountability is a key input to variable pay
IAG takes a balanced approach to assessing Executive performance across financial and non-financial measures, while also
considering risk management effectiveness. When assessing risk performance, the full range of risks faced by IAG are considered,
including reputational and operational risk. The way IAG assesses Executive risk management performance continues to evolve,
building on the improvements outlined in IAG’s 2018 Annual Report.
For the 2019 financial year, IAG’s risk performance assessment approach was further enhanced to ensure that remuneration
outcomes support effective risk management and IAG’s long-term soundness. Under this approach:
the risk performance assessment has been extended beyond Executives to cover approximately 80 senior leaders across IAG;
the Board Risk Committee, with input from the Chief Risk Officer and Executive General Manager, Group Internal Audit,
provides an independent assessment to the People and Remuneration Committee (PARC) and Board when they make
remuneration decisions; and
the Chief Risk Officer and Chief Financial Officer review remuneration for their Risk and Financial Control roles to confirm that
the arrangements do not compromise the independence of those employees (and provide an annual attestation to that effect).
The Board has an ongoing program of work to assess remuneration and performance frameworks to ensure they promote effective
risk management practices. During the year, IAG further strengthened those frameworks by:
including a risk maturity objective in the Group Balanced Scorecard (BSC) to further develop IAG's risk practices and culture;
introducing a formal assessment of risk maturity and risk culture which is approved by the Board Risk Committee;
increasing the deferred portion of Group Leadership Team STI awards from 33% to 50%;
extending the LTI cash ROE vesting period from three to four years; and
increasing the difficulty of LTI cash ROE hurdles for the 2020 financial year and future LTI awards.
The regulatory environment in which IAG operates continues to evolve post the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking,
Superannuation and Financial Services Industry. The recent release by APRA of Draft Prudential Standard CPS 511 Remuneration
has significant implications for both the design and governance of remuneration arrangements. The Board recognises that the new
draft Standard, which is currently subject to a consultation process, will potentially have a significant impact on remuneration and
governance approaches, and could lead to a substantial review of IAG’s framework in 2020.
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CONTENTS
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Key management personnel covered in this report
Executive remuneration structure
Linking IAG's performance and reward
Executive remuneration governance
Non-Executive Director remuneration
Appendix 1. Statutory remuneration disclosure requirements
Appendix 2. Executive employment agreements
Appendix 3. Movement in equity plans within the financial year
Appendix 4. Related party interests
Appendix 5. Key terms and definitions
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A. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COVERED IN THIS REPORT
This report sets out the remuneration details for IAG’s key management personnel (KMP). Although the Non-Executive Directors
are disclosed in the report, they do not have management responsibility. Therefore, their remuneration is dealt with separately.
The accounting standards define KMP to include Non-Executive Directors and executives who have ultimate accountability for
planning, directing and controlling the activities of the organisation, either directly or indirectly.
In the previous financial year, a comprehensive review of the composition of KMP was performed where the Board determined that
executive KMP (referred to in the report as Executives) will comprise the Group CEO and those of his or her direct reports who:
manage a business unit; or
have accountability for the risk or financial control of the organisation; or
have accountability to deliver a strategic priority.
The Board believes this definition of KMP continues to accurately identify those in the Group who have ultimate accountability for
planning, directing and controlling IAG’s activities. Applying this definition, not all members of the Group Leadership Team are
KMP. The full list of KMP for the year ended 30 June 2019 is presented below.
NAME
POSITION
TERM AS KMP(1)
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Customer Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Group Executive, People, Performance and Reputation
Chief Executive Officer, Australia
Chief Executive, New Zealand
Chief Risk Officer
EXECUTIVES
Peter Harmer
Julie Batch
Nicholas Hawkins
Jacki Johnson(2)
Mark Milliner
Craig Olsen
David Watts
EXECUTIVE WHO CEASED AS KMP
Tim Clark(3)
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Elizabeth Bryan
Duncan Boyle
Hugh Fletcher
Sheila McGregor
Jon Nicholson
Helen Nugent
Tom Pockett
George Savvides
Michelle Tredenick
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WHO CEASED AS KMP
Philip Twyman
Acting Chief Risk Officer
Chairman, Independent Non-Executive Director
Independent Non-Executive Director
Independent Non-Executive Director
Independent Non-Executive Director
Independent Non-Executive Director
Independent Non-Executive Director
Independent Non-Executive Director
Independent Non-Executive Director
Independent Non-Executive Director
Independent Non-Executive Director
Full year
Full year
Full year
Full year
Full year
Full year
From 11 September 2018
Ceased 10 September 2018
Full year
Full year
Full year
Full year
Full year
Full year
Full year
From 12 June 2019
Full year
Ceased 26 October 2018
(1)
(2)
(3)
If an individual did not serve as a KMP for the full financial year, all remuneration is disclosed from the date the individual was appointed as a KMP to the date they
ceased as a KMP.
Jacki Johnson retired from IAG effective 30 June 2019, and was considered a KMP for the full financial year.
Following the appointment of David Watts as Chief Risk Officer on 11 September 2018, Tim Clark ceased as KMP and remained within IAG.
Key terms that are used throughout the report are defined in detail in Appendix 5.
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B. EXECUTIVE REMUNERATION STRUCTURE
I. Remuneration guiding principles
There are six guiding principles that underpin IAG’s approach to remuneration. Remuneration at IAG should:
support IAG’s purpose by focusing employees’ behaviour and performance on:
delivering positive outcomes for customers and the community;
building the desired culture within IAG; and
generating value for our shareholders;
support the attraction and retention of talent with the capabilities and skills needed to drive business performance and deliver
IAG’s strategy;
promote accountability and encourage behaviours that support effective risk management and IAG’s long-term financial
soundness;
reduce the risks of misconduct, regulatory and compliance breaches and other non-financial risks;
be simple to understand, delivering pay parity and outcomes that are fair and equitable; and
provide flexibility for different business requirements now and in the future.
II. Summary of remuneration components
The Executive remuneration approach consists of the following components: fixed pay, cash STI, deferred STI and LTI. The table
below describes the structure and purpose of each component in place for Executives during the year ended 30 June 2019.
TABLE 1 – REMUNERATION COMPONENTS
COMPONENT STRUCTURE
Fixed pay
Fixed pay comprises base salary and superannuation. Fixed pay
for an Executive is determined by reference to the experience
and skills an individual brings to the role, the internal relativities
between Executives and market pay levels for similar external
roles.
Further details relating to fixed pay are presented in Table 2.
STI
STI is provided on an annual basis subject to the achievement of
short-term goals agreed by the Board, and an assessment of risk
management effectiveness.
Half of the total STI awarded is delivered in cash in September
following the financial year end; and the remaining half is
deferred for a period of up to two years based on continued
service. The deferred component is typically paid in the form of
Deferred Award Rights (DARs). The deferred portion is subject to
downward adjustment (also referred to as malus) if determined
appropriate by the Board.
Further details relating to the STI plan are presented in Table 3.
LTI
LTI rewards Executives for achieving long-term financial
performance based on two hurdles: cash ROE and relative TSR
over a four-year period.
Further details relating to the LTI plan, including changes being
introduced for the 2020 financial year, are presented in Table 4.
PURPOSE
Fixed pay is provided to remunerate IAG
employees for performing their ongoing work.
STI provides a reward for annual performance
across a range of financial and non-financial
measures chosen to support the delivery of the
IAG strategy.
Deferral of incentives encourages ongoing
employment of senior management and allows
the Board to apply downward adjustment (malus)
when appropriate. Share-based remuneration
also reinforces the link between shareholder
value creation and Executive reward.
LTI creates a direct link between Executive
reward and the return experienced by
shareholders. LTI awards are subject to the two
hurdles below:
cash ROE provides evidence of IAG’s return
on total shareholders’ equity. The ROE
hurdle utilises cash earnings, which is also
the measure used to determine the dividend
paid to shareholders; and
relative TSR reflects the value created for
shareholders through both dividends and the
movement in the share price measured
against the top 50 industrial companies
within the S&P/ASX 100 Index.
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Remuneration received by Executives is based on IAG’s performance over a number of different time periods, as illustrated in the
following graph. The timeframe of potential payments to Executives is staggered progressively from one to four years to encourage
decision-making which supports long-term, sustainable performance.
III. Remuneration mix
The mix of components in IAG’s remuneration framework is outlined in the following graph. This represents the structure based on
the maximum potential earnings for the Group CEO, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Australia,
the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and the other members of the current Executive Team. The remuneration mix was current as at 30
June 2019.
Each remuneration component is described in more detail below.
IV. Fixed pay
TABLE 2 – FIXED PAY
Overview
Fixed pay at IAG is set with reference to the median of the external market for comparable roles, with
the flexibility to adjust based on the size and complexity of the role, and the skills and experience of the
Executive. Fixed pay for Australian-based Executives is compared to the market using peer groups,
including financial services companies in the S&P/ASX 50 Index and companies that are of similar size
to IAG. Relevant local market peer groups are referenced for overseas-based Executives.
Increases to an Executive’s fixed pay are generally only provided in situations where either their pay is
below market levels, or where there has been a material change in the responsibilities of their role.
During the 2019 financial year, Peter Harmer, Mark Milliner, Craig Olsen and Julie Batch received a
fixed pay increase. The increases ranged from 5.0% to 11.8% and were applied to meet market pay
levels.
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V. Short-term incentive
TABLE 3 – STI AND DEFERRED STI
Behavioural gateway
All employees are required to demonstrate appropriate behaviours in the achievement of
performance outcomes. The behavioural gateway determines STI eligibility. Those who have not
behaved in line with expected standards will not receive any STI in that year, regardless of their
performance. If the behavioural gateway requirements are met, the size of the STI award is
subsequently determined based on individual and company performance.
STI opportunity
For the Group CEO, an assessment of his behaviour is made by the Board. For Executives, their
behaviours during the year are assessed by the Group CEO who subsequently recommends to the
Board whether they are eligible for an STI.
For the 2019 performance year, the maximum value of STI that could be granted to the Group CEO
was 150% of fixed pay. The maximum value of STI for the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive
Officer, Australia was increased from 120% to 130% of fixed pay. The maximum value of STI for the
Chief Risk Officer and Acting Chief Risk Officer was 80% of fixed pay. For all other Executive Team
members (Chief Executive, New Zealand; Chief Customer Officer; and Group Executive, People,
Performance and Reputation) the maximum was 120% of fixed pay.
Performance measures
and evaluation
STI is the at-risk remuneration component designed to motivate and reward Executives for superior
performance in the financial year. Performance is measured against the Group Balanced Scorecard
and individual goals using both financial and non-financial measures (the Group Balanced Scorecard
is discussed in more detail in Table 5a). In determining STI awards, consideration is also given to
the effectiveness of risk management during the year.
The PARC reviews the Group CEO’s performance based on the Group Balanced Scorecard outcomes,
and the effectiveness of risk management during the year, and recommends an STI award for
approval by the Board.
The STI awards for members of the Executive Team are recommended by the Group CEO to PARC
based on an assessment of the achievement of the Group Balanced Scorecard outcomes,
achievement against individual goals and the effectiveness of risk management during the year.
These remuneration outcomes are subsequently recommended by PARC for approval by the Board.
For all individuals, the Board may apply discretion in determining the STI outcomes to ensure they
appropriately reflect performance.
An Executive’s STI award comprises a cash component and a deferred component. Half of the total
STI awarded is delivered in cash in September following the financial year end; and the remaining
half is deferred for a period of up to two years based on continued service. The deferred component
is typically paid in the form of Deferred Award Rights (DARs), unless it is not possible to do so, in
which case cash equivalent payments are made according to the same vesting schedule.
Instrument
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Key terms of the
deferred STI
DARs are rights over the Company’s ordinary shares. DARs are granted at no cost to the Executive
and IAG’s policy is that no dividend will be paid for any unvested, or vested and unexercised DARs.
In 2018, the Board made an exception to this approach for holders of DARs that were due to vest
after the record date for final dividends during 2018 and 2019.
This exception was made following IAG’s decision to bring forward the date that annual results are
announced to the market. Due to this change, the record date for final dividends was also brought
forward to avoid a delay in distributing profits to shareholders. Consequently, holders of DARs that
vested in September 2018 and some DARs due to vest in September 2019 were no longer entitled
to receive the final dividend, as the vesting dates fall shortly after the new, earlier dividend record
dates.
In recognition of this adverse consequence, the Board determined to make a cash payment to
employees holding DARs at the September 2018 and September 2019 vesting dates, equivalent in
value to the dividends they would otherwise have received if the record date had not moved. The
payments relating to 2018 DARs are disclosed in this Remuneration Report. The payments relating
to 2019 DARs will be disclosed in the 2020 Remuneration Report.
The number of DARs issued is calculated based on the volume-weighted average share price (VWAP)
of the Company's ordinary shares over the 30 days up to and including 30 June before the grant
date.
Executives who participate in the STI plan become eligible to receive one ordinary share of the
Company per DAR by paying an exercise price of $1 per tranche of DARs exercised. Vesting of DARs
is subject to an Executive’s continuing employment with IAG at the vesting date or meeting the
conditions to retain unvested DARs upon cessation, as outlined in the ‘forfeiture conditions’ section
below.
Executives may not enter into transactions or arrangements which operate to limit the economic risk
of unvested entitlements to IAG securities.
Forfeiture conditions
The Board retains the discretion to adjust downwards the unvested portion of any deferred STI
awards, including to zero. Deferred STI awards will be forfeited if the Executive resigns before the
vesting date, except in special circumstances as outlined below.
When an Executive ceases employment in special circumstances, any unvested rights may be
retained on cessation of employment up to the point they vest, subject to Board discretion. Special
circumstances include: redundancy, retirement, death or total and permanent disability. Any rights
retained under these circumstances will remain subject to the original vesting period unless the
Board determines an alternative vesting date, which would only be done in exceptional
circumstances.
VI. Long-term incentive
TABLE 4 – LTI
Overview
LTI opportunity
Instrument
LTI grants are determined annually by the Board. The grants are in the form of Executive Performance
Rights (EPRs) that have performance hurdles which align to IAG’s strategic financial targets.
For the 2019 performance year, the maximum value of LTI that could be granted to the Group CEO was
increased from 150% to 165% of fixed pay. The maximum value of LTI that could be granted to the Chief
Financial Officer and to the Chief Executive Officer, Australia was increased from 125% to 140% of fixed
pay. The maximum value of LTI that could be granted to the Chief Risk Officer was 80% of fixed pay, and
for the Acting Chief Risk Officer 40% of fixed pay. The maximum for all other Executive Team members
was 125% of fixed pay.
If performance hurdles are achieved, rights can be settled with either the Company's ordinary shares or
an equivalent cash payment. The Board may choose to exercise discretion to settle rights on vesting in
cash in circumstances where it is restrictive to settle rights with shares, including in jurisdictions where
legislative requirements prohibit share ownership in a foreign entity. Where rights are settled in cash,
the value of the cash payment is determined based on the VWAP for the five trading days up to and
including the vesting date.
Key terms of the LTI
The number of rights issued is calculated based on the VWAP over the 30 days up to and including 30
June before the grant date. Rights granted during the year will not vest and have no value to the
Executive unless the performance hurdles are achieved. The cash ROE performance hurdle and the
relative TSR hurdle are measured over four years. No dividend is paid or payable for any unvested, or
vested and unexercised, rights. There are no opportunities to retest these performance hurdles.
Executives may not enter into transactions or arrangements which operate to limit the economic risk of
unvested entitlements to IAG securities.
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Forfeiture conditions
The Board retains the discretion to adjust downwards the unvested portion of any LTI awards, including
to zero. Under the terms of the LTI, if an Executive resigns before the performance hurdles are tested,
the unvested rights will generally lapse. In cases where the Executive acts fraudulently or dishonestly or
is in breach of his or her obligations to IAG, the unvested rights will lapse.
When an Executive ceases employment in special circumstances, any unvested rights may be retained
on cessation of employment up to the point they vest, subject to Board discretion. Special
circumstances include: redundancy, retirement, death or total and permanent disability. Any rights
retained under these circumstances will remain subject to the original performance conditions.
PERFORMANCE HURDLES CASH ROE
Description
50% weighting
RELATIVE TSR
50% weighting
Cash ROE is measured relative to IAG’s
weighted average cost of capital
(WACC).
As foreshadowed at the 2018 AGM, a
review of the ROE hurdle was
completed considering factors such as
IAG’s evolving business strategy,
market practice, changes to IAG’s
capital base and historic and projected
ROE performance. As a result of this
review, the current vesting range of
1.2-1.6 times WACC has been
increased to 1.4-1.9 times WACC for
the November 2019 LTI grant and any
future awards. It is expected that this
change will result in typically lower
vesting outcomes for Executives.
The cash ROE portion of the LTI is
tested from 1 July of the grant year to
30 June three years later for rights
granted prior to November 2018. For
rights granted from November 2018
onwards, LTI is tested from 1 July of
the grant year to 30 June four years
later. The cash ROE/WACC ratio is
calculated for each half year. The
average of the six or eight half years in
the performance period is used to
determine the final vesting outcome.
Relative TSR is measured against that of the top 50 industrial
companies within the S&P/ASX 100 Index. Industrial companies
are defined by Standard & Poor’s as being all companies
excluding those in the Energy sector (GICS Tier 1) and the
Metals & Mining industry (GICS Tier 3). Companies which are no
longer part of the index at the end of the performance period
(e.g. due to acquisition or delisting), may be removed from the
peer group.
The relative TSR portion of the LTI is tested after a four-year
performance period, with no opportunity for retesting. TSR
performance for allocations made prior to November 2018 is
measured between 30 September of the base year, and 30
September of the test year. TSR performance for rights grants
made from November 2018 onwards is measured between 30
June of the base year, and 30 June of the test year. The opening
and closing share prices used for the TSR calculation are both
based on the three-month VWAP to 30 June.
Testing
Vesting (for LTI grants
from November 2019
onwards)
0% vesting <1.4 times WACC
0% vesting if <50th percentile of peer group
20% vesting at 1.4 times WACC
50% vesting if aligned to 50th percentile of peer group
100% vesting at 1.9 times WACC
100% vesting if aligned to 75th percentile of peer group
with straight-line vesting in between.
with straight-line vesting in between.
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C. LINKING IAG'S PERFORMANCE AND REWARD
I. Linking IAG's short-term performance and short-term reward
IAG’s strategy focuses Executives to achieve a successful, sustainable company that can deliver on IAG’s purpose to 'make your
world a safer place'. IAG has three broad strategic priorities: ‘customer’, ‘simplification’ and ‘agility’. The focus of each strategic
priority is summarised on page 12 of the annual report.
The tables below summarise IAG’s Group Balanced Scorecard objectives and outcomes for the year ended 30 June 2019. The
objectives were agreed with the Board at the beginning of the financial year and were designed to focus Executives on delivering
superior performance outcomes against the strategic priorities. Each Executive’s performance is assessed based on their
contribution to the objectives outlined below, as well as their individual performance.
IAG recognises that APRA has recently recommended changes to the mix of financial and non-financial measures in corporate
balanced scorecards, including what should be defined as financial measures. IAG is currently reviewing these recommendations
and will be exploring changes in our approach to Group and Divisional balanced scorecards over the coming 12 months to respond
to the expectations of different stakeholders and to align our measures to changes in our strategy.
TABLE 5a – GROUP BALANCED SCORECARD OBJECTIVES
CATEGORY
Financial measures
OBJECTIVE
Profitability
(60% of scorecard)
RATIONALE
IAG uses underlying profit as the key profitability measure, as it presents
a holistic view of the absolute earnings power of IAG’s core insurance
related business. It provides a view of the underlying profitability of the
underwriting, fee-based and associate businesses and is an important
measure of how IAG generates value for shareholders.
Controllable operating
expense
IAG’s continued focus on optimisation of its operating model and related
cost-out initiatives improves the efficiency with which IAG deploys its
resources.
Growth
IAG continues to expand its product and service offerings to its markets,
measured through gross written premium growth, creating value for its
shareholders, customers and partners.
Non-financial measures
Customer advocacy
(40% of scorecard)
Employee advocacy
Agility
Risk maturity
IAG’s strategy is designed to 'put the customer at the centre of everything
we do'. IAG considers this essential to driving the ability to grow profitably
over the longer term. IAG is focused on designing compelling product and
service offerings by developing a deeper understanding of customers’
needs and the changing environment, allowing delivery of world-leading
customer experiences, including through digital channels. IAG uses
Customer Net Promoter Scores to measure the impact of these initiatives
for its customers.
IAG seeks to motivate and engage its employees around its purpose to
'make your world a safer place'. Creating a strong organisational culture
helps IAG deliver strong business results. IAG uses the Employee Net
Promoter Score to measure its effectiveness in fostering a strong
organisational culture.
A constructive and agile culture enables IAG to provide great experiences
for its people and customers. IAG tracks three agility indicators to
measure progress towards creating an agile organisation, being
leadership effectiveness, connectedness and decision making
effectiveness.
Management of risk is integral to delivering IAG’s strategy to meet short
term objectives and achieve long-term sustainability. IAG conducts a
formal assessment of risk management maturity and risk culture which is
reviewed and approved by the Board and Risk Committee on a quarterly
basis. Due to the importance of risk management to IAG, it is included as
an explicit measure on the scorecard.
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TABLE 5b – GROUP BALANCED SCORECARD RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
OBJECTIVE AND
WEIGHTING
Profitability
MEASURE AND OUTCOME
Partially exceeded
COMMENT
The underlying performance of the core general insurance business
improved over the prior year reflecting earned rate increases countering
claims inflation, net benefits realised from the optimisation program and
some offset from increased regulatory and compliance costs.
The reduction in controllable operating expenses in the 2019 financial
year was slightly below the projected benefits under IAG’s optimisation
program. The benefits achieved were spread across the underwriting
expense, claims expense and fee-based business.
30%
The Group’s underlying result was
slightly ahead of target.
Controllable
operating expenses
Did not meet
The Group achieved a reduction in
controllable operating expenses in
the 2019 financial year, however
did not meet the targeted
outcome.
15%
Growth
15%
Partially met
IAG achieved gross written
premium growth from continuing
operations of 3.1% (or close to 4%
on a like-for-like basis).
IAG’s reported gross written premium growth was largely rate driven,
with relatively flat short-tail personal line volumes and lower overall
commercial volumes. IAG’s like-for-like growth was higher after
adjusting for foreign exchange translation effects, reduced Compulsory
Third Party (CTP) pricing following NSW scheme reform and the absence
of premiums from recently divested or exited activities.
Customer advocacy
Met
15%
IAG sets a Customer Net Promoter
Score (NPS) target relative to its
peers. IAG’s NPS for the 2019
financial year was +8 NPS points
above the competitive market
average.
Employee advocacy
Partially exceeded
7.5%
Agility
7.5%
IAG measures employee advocacy
using an Employee Net Promoter
Score (eNPS). The target was to
increase eNPS by between 16 and
24 points compared to the year
ended 30 June 2018.
IAG’s eNPS result for June 2019
saw a 29 point improvement,
exceeding the target.
Met
IAG’s performance improved from
the 2018 financial year for all
three agility indicators of
leadership effectiveness, decision
making and connectedness.
IAG continued to deliver customer advocacy above the level of
competitors during the 2019 financial year, with a one-point
improvement from IAG’s performance in the 2018 financial year. This
strong performance was driven from our brands’ strong NPS
performance.
IAG continues to invest in its customer advocacy programs to drive
improvements across the customer journey.
IAG’s employees recommend IAG as a place to work because of
supportive leadership, approach to workplace flexibility, employee
benefits, work life balance and a positive work environment.
IAG’s agility indicator scores have seen improvement from the 2018
financial year. These indicators help us understand how our people
experience leadership, decision making and the degree of connection
people feel in the organisation. This improvement from 2018 indicates
an ongoing leadership focus on culture and growing confidence at
translating insights into action.
Risk maturity
Met
IAG has managed its material risks in accordance with risk appetite.
10%
IAG’s risk maturity has been
assessed as ‘established’.
During the 2019 financial year, IAG took a fresh look at its culture,
governance and accountability through APRA’s industry-wide self-
assessment program.
Our reviews have shown IAG to be ‘established’ in risk maturity, with
development demonstrated over the 2019 financial year. In the current
financial year, IAG instituted further programs of work to continue to
enhance and embed its risk management framework.
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II. STI outcomes for the year ended 30 June 2019
The following table sets out the STI outcomes for Executives for the year ended 30 June 2019. The Group CEO has his STI
assessed with reference to the overall Group Balanced Scorecard, as described in Table 5a. The Executive Team's STI outcomes
are determined based on the overall Group Balanced Scorecard objectives and individual goals.
Prior to determining the final incentive outcome, the Board assesses the risk management performance of IAG, including earlier
events that may have come to light during the year, to ensure that incentives provided to Executives are appropriate. The Board
considered whether any risk issue required the adjustment of an STI outcome for the year ended 30 June 2019, or to deferred STI
awards from prior years. The average STI for all Executives was 60% of the maximum achievable, with payments ranging from 47%
to 72% of the maximum achievable.
TABLE 6 – ACTUAL STI OUTCOMES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
MAXIMUM STI
OPPORTUNITY
(% of fixed pay)
150 %
120 %
80 %
130 %
120 %
130 %
120 %
80 %
ACTUAL STI OUTCOME
(% of maximum)(1)
51 %
62 %
60 %
62 %
47 %
62 %
72 %
63 %
(% of fixed pay)
76 %
74 %
48 %
80 %
56 %
80 %
86 %
50 %
CASH STI
OUTCOME
(50% OF
OUTCOME)
(% of fixed pay)
38 %
37 %
24 %
40 %
28 %
40 %
43 %
25 %
DEFERRED STI
OUTCOME
(50% OF OUTCOME)
(% of fixed pay)
38 %
37 %
24 %
40 %
28 %
40 %
43 %
25 %
Peter Harmer
Julie Batch
Tim Clark
Nicholas Hawkins
Jacki Johnson
Mark Milliner
Craig Olsen
David Watts
(1)
The proportion of STI foregone is derived by subtracting the actual percentage of maximum received from 100% and was 40% on average for the year ended 30 June
2019 (compared to 29% in 2018).
III. Linking IAG's long-term performance and long-term reward
Details of LTI vested during the year are set out below:
Cash ROE – 100% vesting
Cash ROE is calculated after each half year by dividing the cash
earnings of IAG by the average total shareholders' equity for that
period. This cash ROE figure is then expressed as a multiple of
IAG’s WACC over the same timeframe. The cash ROE vesting
outcome is based on the average cash ROE to WACC multiple
over each half year during the performance period. For LTI
awards granted prior to November 2018, there were six half-
year periods. For LTI awards granted from November 2018
onwards, there are eight half-year periods.
Cash earnings is defined as net profit after tax attributable to
owners of the Company plus amortisation and impairment of
acquired identifiable intangible assets and adjusted for unusual
items after tax (non-recurring in nature). The Board considers
the difference between the statutory profit and cash earnings.
Any adjustments to statutory profit are assessed to determine
whether they should be considered in determining the cash ROE
outcome. The Board can reduce the cash ROE vesting
outcomes in order to ensure that reward outcomes
appropriately reflect performance.
For the performance period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2018,
the average reported cash ROE was 1.83 times WACC. In
considering the differences between statutory profit and cash
ROE over this period, the Board reduced the reported cash ROE
outcome by the value of both the software impairments
announced to the market on 19 August 2016 and a write-down
of Asian asset carrying values reported in the first half of the
2018 financial year. After making these adjustments, the cash
ROE outcome for LTI vesting purposes was 1.71 times WACC.
The award vested in full as this was above the maximum of the
vesting range. The strong cash ROE performance has similarly
been reflected in the dividend provided to shareholders.
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Relative TSR – 72% vesting
On 30 September 2018, the relative TSR portion of the 2014/2015 LTI award was tested. IAG’s TSR was ranked at the 61st
percentile of its peer group, resulting in a 72% vesting outcome. There are no retests for this award.
The following graph illustrates IAG’s relative TSR, on an annualised basis, against the top 50 industrial companies in the S&P/ASX
100 Index for the 2014/2015 LTI award:
The following table shows the returns IAG delivered to shareholders for the last five financial years for a range of measures.
TABLE 7 – HISTORICAL ANALYSIS OF SHAREHOLDER RETURN
Closing share price ($)
Dividends per ordinary share (cents)
Basic earnings per share (cents)
Reported cash ROE (%)
Three-year average reported cash ROE to WACC
YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 2015
5.58
29.00
31.22
15.3
2.47
YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 2016
5.45
36.00(1)
25.79
13.0
2.00(2)
YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 2017
6.78
33.00
39.03
15.2
1.76(2)
YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 2018
8.53
34.00
39.06
15.6
1.83(2),(4)
YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 2019
8.26
37.50(3)
46.26
14.4
1.91(4)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
This includes the 10.00 cents (per ordinary share) 2016 special dividend.
Outcomes reflect IAG’s average cash ROE to WACC prior to the Board considering the impact of the software impairments announced to the market on 19 August 2016.
The impact of the software impairments was to reduce average cash ROE to WACC by 0.09 times in the three years to 30 June 2016, 0.08 times in the three years to 30
June 2017 and 0.09 times in the three years to 30 June 2018.
This includes the 5.50 cents (per ordinary share) 2019 special dividend paid as part of the capital management initiative announced in August 2018.
Outcomes reflect IAG’s average cash ROE to WACC prior to the Board considering the impact of the write-down of Asian asset carrying values in the 2018 financial year,
and the net gain on sale of Thailand in the 2019 financial year. The impact of the write-down of Asian asset carrying values was to reduce average cash ROE to WACC by
0.03 times in the three years to 30 June 2018, and by the same amount in the three years to 30 June 2019. The impact of the net gain on sale of Thailand was to
increase average cash ROE to WACC by 0.13 times in the three years to 30 June 2019.
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IV. Actual remuneration received by Executives
Table 8 below provides details of the remuneration received by Executives during the financial year. The table displays fixed pay
and other benefits paid during the financial year, the value of cash STI awards earned in the financial year, and the value of prior
years’ deferred STI and LTI awards that vested during the financial year. The proportion of STI paid as cash was reduced from 67%
to 50% for awards made for the 2019 financial year. For remuneration details provided in accordance with the Accounting
Standards, refer to Appendix 1.
TABLE 8 – ACTUAL REMUNERATION RECEIVED IN 2019 AND 2018
FINANCIAL
YEAR
OTHER BENEFITS
AND LEAVE
ACCRUALS
$000
(2)
FIXED PAY
$000
(1)
TERMINATION
BENEFITS
$000
(3)
CASH STI
$000
(4)
DEFERRED
STI VESTED
$000
(5)
LTI VESTED
$000
(6)
TOTAL ACTUAL
REMUNERATION
RECEIVED
$000
EXECUTIVES
Peter Harmer
Julie Batch
Nicholas Hawkins
Jacki Johnson
Mark Milliner
Craig Olsen(7)
David Watts(8)
EXECUTIVE WHO CEASED AS KMP
Tim Clark(8)
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2019
2018
1,858
1,700
728
700
1,200
1,200
1,091
1,091
1,079
1,000
785
728
704
118
206
136
88
3
(7)
33
37
41
12
117
76
62
58
32
(3)
12
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
709
1,258
269
403
480
768
303
663
432
576
339
496
176
28
76
655
398
200
141
399
344
360
289
1,306
-
202
119
-
-
-
2,049
1,058
462
169
1,480
1,058
1,574
1,054
-
-
448
122
-
-
-
5,407
4,502
1,662
1,406
3,592
3,407
3,369
3,109
2,934
1,652
1,836
1,523
912
143
294
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
Fixed pay includes amounts paid in cash, superannuation contributions plus the portion of IAG’s superannuation contribution that is paid as cash instead of being paid
into superannuation. Fixed pay also includes salary sacrifice items such as cars and parking as determined in accordance with AASB 119 Employee Benefits. The
August 2018 review resulted in Peter Harmer, Mark Milliner, Craig Olsen and Julie Batch receiving fixed pay increases during the 2019 financial year.
Further details are provided in Table 12 in Appendix 1.
Payment in lieu of notice, which incorporates statutory notice and severance entitlements.
Cash STI earned within the year ended 30 June 2019 and to be paid in September 2019. The proportion of STI paid as cash was reduced from 67% to 50% for awards
made for the 2019 financial year.
The deferred STI vesting on 1 September 2018 was valued using the five-day VWAP of $7.65 (1 September 2017: $6.34).
The LTI vested was valued using the five-day VWAP at vesting date which was $7.98 for awards vested on 16 August 2018 and $7.32 for awards vested on 30
September 2018 (24 August 2017: $6.43 and 30 September 2017: $6.39).
Remuneration for Craig Olsen was determined in New Zealand dollars and reported in Australian dollars using the average exchange rate for the year ended 30 June
2019 which was 1 NZD = 0.938 AUD.
Remuneration for Tim Clark and David Watts is presented for the period for which they served as a KMP.
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V. Group CEO remuneration
Below are further details on drivers of the actual remuneration received by the Group CEO that are outlined in Table 8. His
remuneration has been broken down into the components of the remuneration mix, with commentary on how performance has
translated into remuneration outcomes.
D. EXECUTIVE REMUNERATION GOVERNANCE
I. IAG's approach to remuneration governance
IAG governs its remuneration through the Board and PARC. These governance arrangements are illustrated in the following
graphic.
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II. Use of remuneration consultants
During the year EY was engaged to provide Non-Executive Director and Executive remuneration benchmarking. The remuneration
data provided was used as an input to the remuneration decisions by the Board only. The Board considered the data provided,
together with other factors, in setting Executive’s remuneration. No remuneration recommendations, as defined by the
Corporations Act 2001, were provided by remuneration consultants.
III. Adjustment framework
Variable pay reinforces behaviours aligned to IAG’s purpose, encouraging both prudent risk-taking and risk mitigation that protects
the long-term financial soundness and reputation of the Group. The Board retains overriding discretion to adjust variable pay
(upwards, downwards and to zero) including:
where a person or group of persons has been found to have engaged in misconduct or exposed IAG to risk beyond its risk
appetite or controls;
where it is necessary to protect the Group’s long-term financial soundness;
to take into account the outcomes of business activities;
where it is required by law or APRA Prudential Standards; or
any other circumstances the Board determines are relevant.
Each year, PARC makes a recommendation to the Board on whether to adjust variable pay for Executives based on risk
management performance. Adjustments may be applied to variable pay awards for current and/or prior years using one or both of
the following mechanisms:
in-year STI adjustment; and
adjustment of awarded but unvested variable pay.
PARC’s recommendations are informed by the identification and assessment of material financial and non-financial risks across the
Group by the Risk Committee. The Risk Committee uses a range of inputs to support its assessment of risk management
performance, including:
an independent report by the Chief Risk Officer;
an independent report by the Executive General Manager, Group Internal Audit; and
the Group CEO’s insights and recommendations.
Following a review of risk management performance during the 2019 financial year, and consideration of issues that emerged from
prior years, the Board approved adjustments to the variable pay of certain current and former Executives.
IV. Mandatory shareholding requirement for Executives
The Group CEO is required to accumulate and hold ordinary shares of the Company with a value of two times his base salary, and
the Executive Team one times their respective base salaries. Executives have four years from their date of appointment as an
Executive to meet their requirement. Holdings are assessed annually at the end of each financial year, using the closing share
price at 30 June and the Executive's base salary from four years prior. The shareholding includes Executives' directly held shares
and rights vested and unexercised as at 30 June, for entities controlled, jointly controlled or significantly influenced by the
Executive. Shares held by the Executives' domestic partner and dependants are not included in the mandatory shareholding
requirement calculation.
All Executives appointed prior to 30 June 2015 met the mandatory shareholding requirement at 30 June 2019.
E. NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REMUNERATION
I. Remuneration policy
The principles that underpin IAG’s approach to remuneration for Non-Executive Directors are that remuneration should:
be sufficiently competitive to attract and retain a high calibre of Non-Executive Director; and
create alignment between the interests of Non-Executive Directors and shareholders through the mandatory shareholding
requirement.
II. Mandatory shareholding requirement for Non-Executive Directors
Non-Executive Directors are required to hold ordinary shares of the Company with a value equal to their annual Board fee. The
mandatory shareholding requirement for Non-Executive Directors is based on either the value of shares at acquisition or the
market value at the testing date, whichever is higher. This allows Non-Executive Directors to build a long-term shareholding in IAG
without being impacted by short-term share price volatility. The Non-Executive Directors have three years from the date of their
appointment to the Board to meet their required holding. Compliance with this requirement is assessed at the end of each
financial year.
For the test conducted at 30 June 2019, compliance with the mandatory shareholding requirement was assessed using the closing
share price as at that date and the Non-Executive Directors’ Board fee from three years prior. All Non-Executive Directors
appointed prior to 30 June 2016 met the mandatory shareholding requirement at 30 June 2019.
32 IAG ANNUAL REPORT 2019
III. Board performance
The Board conducts a review of its performance, composition, size and succession annually and it conducts an independent review
of these matters at least every two years with the assistance of external experts (Formal Review). A Formal Review of the Board and
each Non-Executive Director (including the Chairman), with assistance and input from an independent board performance expert,
was last conducted in April 2018. The Formal Review led by the Chairman involves the completion of questionnaires by Non-
Executive Directors and Executives; interviews with the independent expert; the collation of results; and discussion with individual
Non-Executive Directors and the Board as well as the Group CEO and Executive Team. PARC is responsible for coordinating the
Board’s review of the Chairman’s performance in those years where a Formal Review is not conducted.
Measures of a Non-Executive Director’s performance include:
contribution to Board teamwork;
contribution to debates on significant issues and proposals;
advice and assistance given to management;
input regarding regulatory, industry and social developments surrounding the business; and
in the case of the Chairman’s performance, the fulfilment of the additional role as Chairman.
IV. Remuneration structure
Non-Executive Director remuneration comprises:
Board fees (paid as cash, superannuation and Non-Executive Director Award Rights (NARs));
committee fees; and
subsidiary board fees.
a. CHANGES TO NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REMUNERATION DURING THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
In the year ended 30 June 2019, there were no changes to the fees for service as Chairman or a Director on the Insurance
Australia Group Limited Board. All Committee fees also remain unchanged. Similarly, in August 2019 the Board reviewed fees for
the 2020 financial year and determined that no increase to fees would be made. The aggregate limit of Board fees approved by
shareholders at the Annual General Meeting in October 2013 remains unchanged at $3,500,000 per annum.
The figures shown below are inclusive of superannuation. Directors can elect the portion of fees contributed into their nominated
superannuation fund, provided minimum legislated contribution levels are met.
TABLE 9 – BOARD AND COMMITTEE FEES
BOARD/COMMITTEE
Board
Audit Committee
Risk Committee
People and Remuneration Committee
Nomination Committee
YEAR
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
ROLE
CHAIRMAN
$577,116
$577,116
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
N/A
N/A
MEMBER
$192,372
$192,372
$25,000
$25,000
$25,000
$25,000
$25,000
$25,000
N/A
N/A
b. SUBSIDIARY BOARD FEES
A summary of Non-Executive Directors’ service on subsidiary boards and the fees paid is set out below:
TABLE 10 – FEES FOR NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS' SERVICE ON SUBSIDIARY BOARDS
DIRECTOR
Elizabeth Bryan
Hugh Fletcher*
SUBSIDIARY
Insurance Manufacturers of Australia Pty Limited
IAG New Zealand Limited
CAPACITY
Chairman
Chairman
ANNUAL FEE
$184,800
$140,700
*
This amount was paid to Hugh Fletcher in New Zealand dollars and reported in Australian dollars using the average exchange rate for the year ended 30 June 2019
which was 1 NZD = 0.938 AUD.
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TABLE 11 – NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AWARD RIGHTS PLAN (NARS PLAN)
Overview
PARC has determined that the annual remuneration paid by IAG to Non-Executive Directors for their
services may be delivered partially in cash and partially in rights over IAG shares. Participation in the
NARs Plan is voluntary. Structuring Non-Executive Director remuneration in this way supports Non-
Executive Directors in building their shareholdings in IAG, which enhances the alignment of interests
between Non-Executive Directors and shareholders.
Performance measures
There are no performance conditions attached to the NARs Plan, which reflects good governance
practices by ensuring that the structure of Non-Executive Director remuneration does not act to bias
decision-making or compromise objectivity.
A service condition is attached to the vesting of the NARs. The full annual allocation of unvested
NARs is issued at the grant date, with tranches vesting each month to align the vesting of NARs with
the payment of Non-Executive Director fees. As the grant date for NARs is part way through a
financial year, a proportion of the NARs granted is immediately vested.
Instrument
Grants under the NARs Plan are in the form of rights over IAG shares. Each NAR entitles the Non-
Executive Director to acquire one ordinary share in IAG subject to satisfaction of a service condition.
Key terms of the NARs
Plan
Each Non-Executive Director and IAG may agree to have a proportion of their base Board fee
provided as NARs. The number of NARs offered is determined by dividing this value by the five-day
VWAP up to and including the grant date, rounded to the nearest NAR.
Non-Executive Directors have no voting rights until the NARs are exercised and the Non-Executive
Director holds shares in IAG.
Non-Executive Directors do not have to pay any amount to exercise NARs.
NARs expire on the date that is 15 years from the grant date, or any other date determined by the
Board (Expiry Date). NARs that are not exercised before the Expiry Date will lapse.
Non-Executive Directors may not enter into transactions or arrangements which operate to limit the
economic risk of unvested entitlements to IAG securities.
In the event a Non-Executive Director ceases service with the Board, any vested NARs may be
exercised for shares in IAG in the subsequent trading window. Any unvested NARs will lapse. Under
certain circumstances (e.g. change of control), the Board also has sole and absolute discretion to
deal with the NARs, including waiving any applicable vesting conditions and/or exercise conditions by
giving notice or allowing a Non-Executive Director affected by the relevant event to transfer their
NARs.
Forfeiture conditions
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APPENDIX 1. STATUTORY REMUNERATION DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
I. Total remuneration for Executives
Statutory remuneration details for Executives as required by Australian Accounting Standards are set out below:
TABLE 12 – STATUTORY REMUNERATION DETAILS (EXECUTIVES)
OTHER
LONG-
TERM
EMPLOY-
MENT
BENEFITS
SHORT-TERM EMPLOYMENT
BENEFITS
POST
EMPLOY-
MENT
BENEFITS
TERM-
INATION
BENEFITS
SUB-TOTAL SHARE-BASED PAYMENT
TOTAL
Base
salary Cash STI
$000
$000
(2)
(1)
Leave
accruals
and other
benefits
$000
(3)
Superan-
nuation
$000
(4)
Long
service
leave
accruals
$000
(5)
Value of
deferred
STI
$000
(7)
Value of
rights
granted
$000
(8)
$000
(6)
$000
AT-RISK
REMUN-
ERATION
As a % of
total
reward
$000
%
269
403
480
768
1,833
1,675
709
1,258
EXECUTIVES
Peter Harmer
2019
2018
Julie Batch
703
2019
2018
671
Nicholas Hawkins
1,175
2019
2018
1,171
Jacki Johnson(9)
2019
2018
Mark Milliner
2019
2018
Craig Olsen(10)
2019
2018
David Watts(11)
679
2019
EXECUTIVE WHO CEASED AS KMP
Tim Clark(11)
2019
2018
1,054
980
1,066
1,066
339
496
432
576
785
728
113
197
303
663
28
76
176
109
63
(8)
(17)
97
19
25
(4)
101
61
62
58
24
(3)
11
25
25
25
29
25
29
25
25
25
20
-
-
25
5
9
27
25
11
10
(64)
18
16
16
16
15
-
-
8
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,703
3,046
1,000
1,096
1,713
2,005
1,435
1,766
1,628
1,652
1,186
1,282
912
143
294
512
424
160
135
303
285
483
249
329
443
177
131
102
16
28
1,562
1,419
4,777
4,889
493
410
896
922
1,653
1,641
2,912
3,212
2,053
901
3,971
2,916
910
693
519
418
2,867
2,788
1,882
1,831
27
1,041
24
44
183
366
58
63
56
58
58
61
71
62
58
61
55
57
29
37
40
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Base salary includes amounts paid in cash plus the portion of IAG’s superannuation contribution that is paid as cash instead of being paid into superannuation, and salary
sacrifice items such as cars and parking, as determined in accordance with AASB 119 Employee Benefits. The August 2018 review resulted in Peter Harmer, Mark
Milliner, Craig Olsen and Julie Batch receiving fixed pay increases during the 2019 financial year.
Cash STI represents the amount to be settled in cash in relation to the financial year from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019. The proportion of STI paid as cash was reduced
from 67% to 50% for awards made for the 2019 financial year.
This column includes annual and mid-service leave accruals, 30% tax rebate on car allowances for certain KMP who have salary sacrifice arrangements on cars, the ex-
gratia payment for DARs effected by the change in record date, and other short-term employment benefits as agreed and provided under specific conditions. Other
benefits provided are limited to Craig Olsen for salary continuance insurance.
Superannuation represents the employer’s contributions.
Long service leave accruals as determined in accordance with AASB 119.
Payment in lieu of notice which incorporates statutory notice and severance entitlements.
The deferred STI is granted as DARs and is valued using the Black-Scholes valuation model. An allocated portion of unvested DARs is included in the total remuneration
disclosure above. The deferred STI for the year ended 30 June 2019 will be granted in the next financial year, so no value was included in the current financial year’s total
remuneration.
This value represents the allocated portion of unvested rights. To determine the value of rights, a Monte Carlo simulation (for the relative TSR performance hurdle) and
Black-Scholes valuation (for the cash ROE performance hurdle) have been applied. The valuation takes into account the exercise price of the rights, life of the rights, price
of ordinary shares of the Company as at the grant date, expected volatility of the Company's share price, expected dividends, risk free interest rate, performance of shares
in the peer group of companies, early exercise and non-transferability and turnover which is assumed to be zero for an individual's remuneration calculation.
The full value of Jacki Johnson’s unvested LTI share rights and deferred STI was expensed due to her retirement on 30 June 2019. Those share rights and any deferred STI
will continue to vest per the standard Board approved schedule i.e. there is no accelerated vesting resulting from her retirement.
(10) Remuneration for Craig Olsen was determined in New Zealand dollars and reported in Australian dollars using the average exchange rate for the year ended 30 June 2019
which was 1 NZD = 0.938 AUD.
(11) Tim Clark was in the role of Acting Chief Risk Officer from 27 February 2018 to 10 September 2018. Remuneration has been disclosed for the period he acted in a KMP
role. David Watts commenced as Chief Risk Officer from 11 September 2018. Remuneration has been disclosed for the period he served as KMP.
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II. Total remuneration details for Non-Executive Directors
Details of total remuneration for Non-Executive Directors are set out below:
TABLE 13 – STATUTORY REMUNERATION DETAILS (NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS)
SHORT-TERM
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
IAG Board
fees
received
as cash
$000
Other
board and
committee
fees Superannuation
$000
$000
Retirement
benefits
$000
OTHER LONG-
TERM
EMPLOYMENT
BENEFITS
TERMINATION
BENEFITS
SHARE-
BASED
PAYMENT
TOTAL
$000
$000
$000
$000
91
63
44
53
23
7
186
184
176
176
176
176
485
481
169
197
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Elizabeth Bryan
2019
2018
Duncan Boyle
2019
2018
Hugh Fletcher
2019
2018
Sheila McGregor(1)
2019
2018
Jon Nicholson
2019
2018
Helen Nugent
2019
2018
Tom Pockett
2019
2018
George Savvides(2)
2019
Michelle Tredenick(1)
2019
2018
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WHO CEASED AS KMP
Philip Twyman(3)
2019
2018
135
53
57
178
178
179
176
176
176
176
23
7
68
68
15
60
46
59
68
55
10
1
21
20
25
23
21
21
19
6
23
22
21
22
21
20
1
19
6
7
20
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
113
90
-
-
-
-
124
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
53
-
-
-
788
788
292
262
383
381
210
66
267
253
243
257
267
267
12
230
66
79
258
(1)
(2)
(3)
Non-Executive Directors appointed part way through the year ended 30 June 2018.
Non-Executive Director appointed part way through the year ended 30 June 2019.
Non-Executive Director ceased as KMP part way through the year ended 30 June 2019.
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APPENDIX 2. EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
Details are provided below of contractual elements for the Group CEO and Executive Team. All employment agreements for
Executives are for unlimited terms but may be terminated by written notice from either party or by IAG making a payment in lieu of
notice. The employment agreements outline the components of remuneration paid to each Executive and require annual review of
Executives’ remuneration, although the agreements do not require IAG to increase base salary, pay STI or offer an LTI in any given
year.
All Executive contracts have a 12-month notice period from the relevant company for termination and the Executives must provide
six months' notice. Executives are employed by Insurance Australia Group Services Pty Limited, except for Craig Olsen who is
employed by IAG New Zealand Limited.
I. Retrenchment
In the event of retrenchment, Executives (except for Craig Olsen) are entitled to the greater of:
the 12-month notice period, or payment in lieu of notice, as provided in their employment agreement; and
the retrenchment benefits due under the company retrenchment policy.
For Executives based in Australia, the maximum benefit under the retrenchment policy is 87 weeks of base salary, payable to
employees with service of 25 years or more.
For Craig Olsen, the retrenchment payment is 12 months of fixed pay.
II. Termination of employment without notice and without payment in lieu of notice
The employment of an Executive may be terminated without notice and without payment in lieu of notice in some circumstances.
Generally, this would occur where the Executive:
is charged with a criminal offence that could bring the organisation into disrepute;
is declared bankrupt;
breaches a provision of their employment agreement;
is guilty of serious and wilful misconduct; or
unreasonably fails to comply with any material and lawful direction given by the relevant company.
III. Termination of employment with notice or payment in lieu of notice
The employment of an Executive may be terminated at any time with 12 months' notice or payment in lieu of notice. Payment in lieu
of notice will be calculated based on fixed pay. If an Executive terminates voluntarily, they are required to provide six months'
notice.
Subject to the relevant legislation in the various jurisdictions, termination provisions may include the payment of annual leave
and/or long service leave for the Executives.
IV. Executives who ceased employment in the financial year
Jacki Johnson did not receive any termination benefits upon ceasing as a KMP.
Tim Clark did not receive any termination benefits upon ceasing as a KMP, and he has continued employment with IAG.
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APPENDIX 3. MOVEMENT IN EQUITY PLANS WITHIN THE FINANCIAL YEAR
Changes in each Executive’s holding of DARs and EPRs and each Non-Executive Director’s holdings of NARs during the financial
year are set out below. The DARs granted during the year ended 30 June 2019 reflect the deferred portion of the STI outcome for
the year ended 30 June 2018. The EPRs granted during the year ended 30 June 2019 were in relation to the LTI plan. The NARs
granted during the year ended 30 June 2019 represent the total number of rights a Non-Executive Director has agreed to receive
as part of the payment of their base Board fees.
TABLE 14 – MOVEMENT IN POTENTIAL VALUE OF DARS, EPRS AND NARS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
RIGHTS ON
ISSUE AT
1 JULY
RIGHTS GRANTED
RIGHTS EXERCISED
RIGHTS LAPSED
OTHER
CHANGES
RIGHTS ON
ISSUE AT
30 JUNE
RIGHTS
VESTED
DURING THE
YEAR
RIGHTS
VESTED
AND
EXERCIS-
ABLE AT
30 JUNE
Number
Number
(1)
EXECUTIVES
DAR
129,650
Peter
EPR 1,340,950
Harmer
39,750
DAR
Julie
396,600
EPR
Batch
77,000
Nicholas DAR
843,250
Hawkins EPR
67,350
DAR
Jacki
819,150
EPR
Johnson
191,500
DAR
Mark
646,700
EPR
Milliner
41,100
DAR
Craig
412,500
EPR
Olsen
-
DAR
David
Watts(5)
-
EPR
EXECUTIVE WHO CEASED AS KMP
Tim
Clark(6)
75,700
377,000
24,300
110,500
46,200
202,100
39,900
164,000
34,700
185,200
29,900
117,800
108,300
84,200
117,100
21,300
DAR
EPR
Number
Value
$000
(2)
503
(85,600)
1,603 (263,328)
(26,100)
161
(59,010)
470
307
(52,100)
859 (191,928)
265
(47,100)
697 (204,006)
231 (170,750)
787
-
(26,350)
199
(56,996)
501
-
803
-
423
Value
$000
(3)
630
1,939
192
434
384
1,413
347
1,502
1,257
-
194
420
-
-
Number
Value
$000
Number
Number
Number Number
(4)
-
(30,422)
-
(5,040)
-
(30,422)
-
(31,794)
-
-
-
(4,004)
-
-
-
-
(1,057)
-
37
-
118,693
224 (25,129) 1,399,071
37,623
435,072
70,503
808,102
59,664
733,352
54,952
816,382
44,296
460,866
108,300
84,200
(327)
(7,978)
(597)
224 (14,898)
(486)
234 (13,998)
(498)
(15,518)
(354)
(8,434)
-
-
-
-
-
29
-
-
85,600
263,328
26,100
59,010
52,100
191,928
47,100
204,006
170,750
-
26,350
56,996
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(14,300)
(17,250)
105
127
NAR
4,867
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Elizabeth
Bryan
Sheila
McGregor
Michelle
Tredenick
NAR
NAR
-
-
16,037
113
(14,226)
105
16,625
124
(7,870)
7,484
53
(4,368)
58
32
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
7,000
99,850
14,300
17,250
-
-
-
6,678
16,037
6,678
(171)
8,584
16,454
8,584
-
3,116
7,484
3,116
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Opening number of rights on issue represents the balance as at the date of appointment as KMP or 1 July 2018.
The value of the DARs granted during the year is the fair value at grant date calculated using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The value of the DARs granted on 5
November 2018 and 29 March 2019 was $6.64 and $7.41 respectively. This amount is allocated to remuneration over years ending 30 June 2019 to 30 June 2021.
The value of the cash ROE portion of the EPRs granted on 5 November 2018 and 29 March 2019 is the fair value at grant date, calculated using the Black-Scholes
valuation model, which was $5.94 and $6.72 respectively. The cash ROE portion of the EPR grants is first exercisable after the performance period concludes on 30
June 2022. The value of the relative TSR portion of the EPRs granted on 5 November 2018 and 29 March 2019 is the fair value at grant date, calculated using the
Monte Carlo simulation, which was $2.57 and $3.32 respectively. The relative TSR portion of the EPRs is first exercisable on 30 June 2022. The amount is allocated to
remuneration over the years ending 30 June 2019 to 30 June 2022. The value of the NARs granted during the year is the fair value at grant date calculated using the
Black-Scholes valuation model. The value of the annual NARs granted on 10 September 2018, 15 November 2018, and 15 December 2018 was $7.74, $7.03 and
$6.95 respectively. This amount was allocated to remuneration over the year ended 30 June 2019.
Rights vested and exercised during the financial year. The value of the rights exercised is based on the VWAP for the year ended 30 June 2019, which was $7.36.
IAG undertook a 0.976 share consolidation which was approved by shareholders on 26 October 2018 and completed on 5 November 2018.
David Watts received 108,300 DARs in March 2019 as compensation for incentives forgone on leaving his previous employer.
The rights on issue at 30 June for former KMP represent the rights held at the date they ceased to be a KMP.
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I. LTI awards outstanding during the year ended 30 June 2019
Details of outstanding LTI awards made to Executives in the year ended 30 June 2019 are shown in the table below.
TABLE 15 – LTI AWARDS OUTSTANDING DURING THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
AWARD
GRANT DATE
BASE DATE
2018/2019 Series 6 – TSR(1)
2018/2019 Series 6 – ROE(1)
2018/2019 Series 6 – TSR(1)
2018/2019 Series 6 – ROE(1)
2017/2018 Series 6 – TSR(1)
2017/2018 Series 6 – ROE(1)
2017/2018 Series 6 – TSR(1)
2017/2018 Series 6 – ROE(1)
2016/2017 Series 6 – TSR(1)
2016/2017 Series 6 – ROE(1),(2)
2016/2017 Series 6 – TSR(1)
2016/2017 Series 6 – ROE(1),(2)
2015/2016 Series 6 – TSR(1)
2015/2016 Series 6 – ROE(1)
2015/2016 Series 6 – TSR(1)
2015/2016 Series 6 – ROE(1)
2014/2015 Series 6 – TSR(1)
29/03/2019
29/03/2019
05/11/2018
05/11/2018
30/04/2018
30/04/2018
03/11/2017
03/11/2017
24/03/2017
24/03/2017
02/11/2016
02/11/2016
31/03/2016
31/03/2016
02/11/2015
02/11/2015
03/11/2014
01/07/2018
01/07/2018
01/07/2018
01/07/2018
30/09/2017
01/07/2017
30/09/2017
01/07/2017
30/09/2016
01/07/2016
30/09/2016
01/07/2016
30/09/2015
01/07/2015
30/09/2015
01/07/2015
30/09/2014
TEST
DATE
30/06/2022
30/06/2022
30/06/2022
30/06/2022
30/09/2021
30/06/2020
30/09/2021
30/06/2020
30/09/2020
30/06/2019
30/09/2020
30/06/2019
30/09/2019
30/06/2018
30/09/2019
30/06/2018
30/09/2018
PERFORMANCE
HURDLE
ACHIEVEMENT LAST EXERCISE DATE
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
100%
N/A
100%
72%
29/03/2026
29/03/2026
05/11/2025
05/11/2025
30/04/2025
30/04/2025
03/11/2024
03/11/2024
24/03/2024
24/03/2024
02/11/2023
02/11/2023
31/03/2023
31/03/2023
02/11/2022
02/11/2022
03/11/2021
(1)
(2)
Terms and conditions for LTI Plans from 2014/2015 to 2018/2019 relating to relative TSR and cash ROE are the same; therefore, they are all referred to as Series 6.
The cash ROE portion of LTI Plan 2016/2017 has been tested and is expected to vest in full. Vesting details will be included in the Remuneration Report for the year
ending 30 June 2020.
APPENDIX 4. RELATED PARTY INTERESTS
In accordance with the Corporations Act Regulation 2M.3.03, the Remuneration Report includes disclosure of related parties'
interests.
I. Movements in total number of ordinary shares held
The relevant interests of each KMP and their related parties in ordinary shares of the Company are disclosed in the table below.
TABLE 16 – MOVEMENT IN TOTAL NUMBER OF ORDINARY SHARES HELD
SHARES HELD
AT 1 JULY
Number
SHARES
RECEIVED ON
EXERCISE OF
DARS
Number
SHARES
RECEIVED ON
EXERCISE OF
EPRS
Number
SHARES
RECEIVED ON
EXERCISE OF
NARS
Number
NET
MOVEMENT OF
SHARES DUE
TO OTHER
CHANGES(1),(2)
Number
TOTAL SHARES
HELD
AT 30 JUNE
Number
SHARES
HELD
NOMINALLY
AT 30 JUNE(3)
Number
2019
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVES
Elizabeth Bryan
Duncan Boyle
Hugh Fletcher
Sheila McGregor
Jon Nicholson
Helen Nugent
Tom Pockett
George Savvides(4)
Michelle Tredenick
Peter Harmer
Julie Batch
Nicholas Hawkins
Jacki Johnson
Mark Milliner
Craig Olsen
David Watts(4)
62,855
32,679
85,256
-
34,589
20,112
32,627
-
-
933,574
76,953
170,000
805,817
-
187,751
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
85,600
26,100
52,100
47,100
170,750
26,350
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
263,328
59,010
191,928
204,006
-
56,996
-
14,226
-
-
7,870
-
-
-
-
4,368
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(1,623)
(785)
(233)
(84)
(828)
6,518
(570)
-
-
(150,780)
(68,889)
(239,028)
(25,363)
(62,678)
(6,506)
28
75,458
31,894
85,023
7,786
33,761
26,630
32,057
-
4,368
1,131,722
93,174
175,000
1,031,560
108,072
264,591
28
75,458
31,894
37,129
7,786
23,584
26,630
-
-
-
-
-
-
873,134
-
14,445
-
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SHARES HELD
AT 1 JULY
Number
SHARES
RECEIVED ON
EXERCISE OF
DARS
Number
SHARES
RECEIVED ON
EXERCISE OF
EPRS
Number
SHARES
RECEIVED ON
EXERCISE OF
NARS
Number
NET
MOVEMENT OF
SHARES DUE
TO OTHER
CHANGES(1),(2)
Number
TOTAL SHARES
HELD
AT 30 JUNE
Number
SHARES HELD
NOMINALLY AT
30 JUNE(3)
Number
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE WHO CEASED AS KMP(5)
Philip Twyman
Tim Clark
15,522
521
-
14,300
-
17,250
-
-
-
-
15,522
32,071
5,742
521
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Net movement of shares relates to acquisition and disposal transactions by the KMP and their related parties during the year.
IAG undertook a 0.976 share consolidation which was approved by shareholders on 26 October 2018 and completed on 5 November 2018.
Shares nominally held are included in the column headed total shares held at 30 June and include those held by the KMP's related parties, inclusive of domestic
partner, dependants and entities controlled, jointly controlled or significantly influenced by the KMP.
Opening number of shares held represents the balance as at the date of appointment.
Information on shares held is disclosed up to the date of cessation.
II. Movements in total number of capital notes held
During the year ended 30 June 2019, Philip Twyman indirectly held 5,109 capital notes (2018: 5,109 capital notes) up to 26
October 2018 when he ceased to be a KMP. No other KMP had any interest directly or nominally in capital notes during the
financial year (2018: nil).
III. Movements in total number of reset exchangeable securities held
No KMP had any interest directly or nominally in reset exchangeable securities of IAG Finance (New Zealand) Limited at any time
during the financial year (2018: nil).
IV. Relevant interest of each Director and their related parties in listed securities of the Group in accordance with the
Corporations Act 2001
TABLE 17 – HOLDINGS OF SHARES, CAPITAL NOTES AND RESET EXCHANGEABLE SECURITIES AS AT 30 JUNE 2019
Elizabeth Bryan
Duncan Boyle
Hugh Fletcher
Sheila McGregor
Jon Nicholson
Helen Nugent
Tom Pockett
George Savvides
Michelle Tredenick
Peter Harmer
ORDINARY SHARES
CAPITAL NOTES
Held directly(1)
-
-
47,894
-
10,177
-
32,057
-
4,368
1,131,722
Held indirectly(2)
75,458
31,894
37,129
7,786
23,584
26,630
-
-
-
-
Held directly
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Held indirectly
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
RESET EXCHANGEABLE SECURITIES
Held indirectly
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Held directly
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(1)
(2)
This represents the relevant interest of each Director in ordinary shares issued by the Company, as notified by the Directors to the ASX in accordance with section 205G of
the Corporations Act 2001 until the date the financial report was signed. Trading in ordinary shares of the Company is covered by the restrictions which limit the ability of
an IAG Director to trade in the securities of the Group where they are in a position to be aware, or are aware, of price sensitive information.
These ordinary shares of the Company are held by the Director’s related parties, inclusive of entities controlled, jointly controlled or significantly influenced by the
Directors, as notified by the Directors to the ASX in accordance with section 205G of the Corporations Act 2001.
APPENDIX 5. KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
The key terms and definitions used throughout this report are explained below.
TERM
Actual remuneration
At-risk remuneration
DEFINITION
The dollar value of remuneration actually received by the Executives in the financial year. This is
the sum of fixed pay, other benefits and the value of the cash STI earned in the financial year
plus the value of deferred STI vested during the financial year plus the value of LTI Plan rights
vested during the year.
Remuneration that is dependent on a combination of the financial performance of IAG, the
Executives' performance against individual measures (financial and non-financial) and continuing
employment. At-risk remuneration typically includes STI (cash and deferred remuneration) and
LTI.
Base salary
The cash component of fixed pay.
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TERM
DEFINITION
Cash return on equity (ROE)
Calculated as cash earnings divided by average total shareholders’ equity during the financial
year. Cash earnings is defined as net profit after tax attributable to owners of the Company plus
amortisation and impairment of acquired identifiable intangible assets and adjusted for unusual
items after tax (non-recurring in nature). Cash ROE is used to calculate one half of the outcome
in the LTI plan.
Cash STI
The portion of an Executive’s STI outcome that is paid in the form of cash, following the end-of-
year assessment and approval by the Board.
Deferred STI / Deferred Award
Rights (DARs)
For Executives in the 2019 financial year, half of the Total STI is deferred for a period of two years
based on continued service. The deferred component is typically paid in the form of Deferred
Award Rights (DARs). The deferred portion is subject to downward adjustment (also referred to as
malus) if determined appropriate by the Board.
Executive Team
Executives
Fixed pay
The Executives who report directly to the Group CEO and:
manage a business unit; or
have accountability for the risk or financial control of the organisation; or
have accountability to deliver a strategic priority.
The Executive Team comprises the following members of IAG’s Group Leadership Team: Chief
Executive Officer, Australia; Chief Executive, New Zealand; Chief Financial Officer; Chief Risk
Officer; Chief Customer Officer; and Group Executive, People, Performance and Reputation.
The Group CEO and the Executive Team.
Base salary plus superannuation. Individuals can determine the mix of base salary and
superannuation they receive in line with legislative requirements.
Group Balanced Scorecard
The Group Balanced Scorecard sets out the objectives that have to be achieved to meet key
strategic priorities of the organisation. The Group Balanced Scorecard uses goals set against
financial and non-financial objectives. Achievement against these objectives is measured and
this informs the Board's determination of STI outcomes.
Group CEO
IAG’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.
Key management personnel
(KMP)
Persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of
the entity, directly or indirectly, including any Director (whether Executive or otherwise) of that
entity.
Long-term incentive
(LTI)/Executive Performance
Rights (EPRs)
A grant of rights in the form of EPRs that are exercisable for ordinary shares of the Company or
cash as determined by the Board. Vesting occurs between three and four years after the grant
date if performance hurdles are achieved.
Malus
The Board has the ability to reduce the value of deferred remuneration before it has vested,
including down to zero.
Non-Executive Director Award
Rights Plan (NARs Plan)
The NARs Plan provides Directors with the opportunity to build their shareholding in IAG. Under
the NARs Plan, Directors agree to receive a portion of their base Board fee in the form of rights
over ordinary IAG shares. Participation in the NARs Plan is voluntary.
People and Remuneration
Committee (PARC)
Short-term incentive (STI)
The Board committee which oversees IAG's remuneration practices.
The part of annual at-risk remuneration that is designed to motivate and reward for annual
performance. STI results are determined by performance against the Group Balanced Scorecard
and individual goals using both financial and non-financial measures. For Executives in the 2019
financial year, half of the total STI will be delivered in cash in September following the financial
year end; and the remaining half will be deferred for a period of two years based on continued
service.
Total shareholder return (TSR)
TSR combines share price movements and dividends paid to reflect total return to shareholders.
IAG uses relative TSR performance against other companies in the peer group to calculate one
half of the LTI outcome.
Weighted average cost of capital
(WACC)
This is the rate that a company is expected to pay on average to all its securityholders to finance
its assets.
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ROUNDING OF AMOUNTS
Unless otherwise stated, amounts in the financial report and Directors' Report have been rounded to the nearest million dollars.
The Company is of a kind referred to in the ASIC Corporations Instrument 2016/191 dated 24 March 2016 issued by the Australian
Securities and Investments Commission. All rounding has been conducted in accordance with that instrument.
This report meets the remuneration reporting requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and Accounting Standard AASB 124
Related Party Disclosures. The term remuneration used in this report has the same meaning as compensation as prescribed in
AASB 124.
Signed at Sydney this 8th day of August 2019 in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.
Peter Harmer
Director
42 IAG ANNUAL REPORT 2019
LEAD AUDITOR'S INDEPENDENCE
DECLARATION
UNDER SECTION 307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001
TO THE DIRECTORS OF INSURANCE AUSTRALIA GROUP LIMITED
I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in relation to the audit of Insurance Australia Group Limited for the financial
year ended 30 June 2019 there have been:
no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit;
and
no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.
KPMG
Andrew Yates
Partner
Sydney
8 August 2019
KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative ("KPMG
International"), a Swiss entity. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONTENTS
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
Consolidated balance sheet
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
Consolidated cash flow statement
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
OVERVIEW
Introduction
About this report
Segment reporting
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
3
3.1
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
7
7.1
7.2
7.3
8
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
INSURANCE DISCLOSURES
General insurance revenue
Claims and reinsurance and other recoveries on outstanding claims
Investments
Unearned premium liability
Deferred insurance expenses
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other payables
RISK
Risk and capital management
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
Interest-bearing liabilities
Equity
Earnings per share
Dividends
Derivatives
OTHER BALANCE SHEET DISCLOSURES
Goodwill and intangible assets
Income tax
Provisions
GROUP STRUCTURE
Disposals of businesses
Discontinued operations
Details of subsidiaries
Non-controlling interests
Investment in joint venture and associates
Parent entity disclosures
UNRECOGNISED ITEMS
Contingencies
Commitments
Events subsequent to reporting date
ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES
Notes to the consolidated cash flow statement
Related party disclosures
Remuneration of auditors
Net tangible assets
Impact of new Australian Accounting Standards issued
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47
48
49
50
51
52
54
55
59
61
62
62
63
64
74
76
77
78
79
80
83
85
86
87
89
89
90
91
92
92
93
93
94
94
94
94
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
Gross earned premium
Outwards reinsurance premium expense
Net earned premium (i)
Claims expense
Reinsurance and other recoveries revenue
Net claims expense (ii)
Commission expense
Underwriting expense
Reinsurance commission revenue
Net underwriting expense (iii)
Underwriting profit (i) + (ii) + (iii)
Investment income on assets backing insurance liabilities
Investment expenses on assets backing insurance liabilities
Insurance profit
Investment income on shareholders' funds
Fee and other income
Share of net profit of associates
Finance costs
Fee-based, corporate and other expenses
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests in unitholders' funds
Profit before income tax from continuing operations
Income tax expense
Profit after income tax from continuing operations
Profit/(loss) after income tax from discontinued operations
Profit for the year
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(EXPENSE)
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Net movement in foreign currency translation reserve, net of tax
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans, net of tax
Other comprehensive income/(expense) from continuing operations, net of tax
Other comprehensive income from discontinued operations, net of tax
Total comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
PROFIT/(LOSS) FOR THE YEAR ATTRIBUTABLE TO
Shareholders of the Parent – continuing operations
Shareholders of the Parent – discontinued operations
Non-controlling interests – continuing operations
Non-controlling interests – discontinued operations
Profit for the year
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) FOR THE YEAR ATTRIBUTABLE TO
Shareholders of the Parent – continuing operations
Shareholders of the Parent – discontinued operations
Non-controlling interests – continuing operations
Non-controlling interests – discontinued operations
Total comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
NOTE
2.1
2.1
2.2
2.1
2.3
2.3
5.2
6.2
6.2
6.2
6.2
6.2
6.2
2019
$m
11,942
(4,704)
7,238
(8,468)
3,849
(4,619)
(1,011)
(1,833)
1,128
(1,716)
903
339
(18)
1,224
247
111
42
(94)
(193)
(5)
1,332
(363)
969
204
1,173
33
(17)
16
20
1,209
871
205
98
(1)
1,173
887
225
98
(1)
1,209
2018
$m
11,522
(3,851)
7,671
(8,005)
3,388
(4,617)
(970)
(1,787)
880
(1,877)
1,177
249
(19)
1,407
177
164
31
(82)
(284)
(3)
1,410
(384)
1,026
(25)
1,001
(15)
2
(13)
1
989
947
(24)
79
(1)
1,001
934
(23)
79
(1)
989
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (CONTINUED)
EARNINGS PER SHARE – CONTINUING AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Basic earnings per ordinary share
Diluted earnings per ordinary share
EARNINGS PER SHARE – CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Basic earnings per ordinary share
Diluted earnings per ordinary share
NOTE
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
2019
cents
46.26
44.58
37.45
36.44
2018
cents
39.06
38.30
40.08
39.26
The above consolidated statement of comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial
statements.
46 IAG ANNUAL REPORT 2019
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 JUNE 2019
ASSETS
Cash held for operational purposes
Investments
Trade and other receivables
Current tax assets
Assets held for sale
Reinsurance and other recoveries on outstanding claims
Deferred insurance expenses
Deferred levies and charges
Deferred tax assets
Property and equipment
Other assets
Investment in joint venture and associates
Goodwill and intangible assets
Total assets
LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables
Current tax liabilities
Liabilities held for sale
Unearned premium liability
Outstanding claims liability
Non-controlling interests in unitholders' funds
Provisions
Other liabilities
Interest-bearing liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
EQUITY
Share capital
Treasury shares held in trust
Reserves
Retained earnings
Parent interest
Non-controlling interests
Total equity
NOTE
8.1
2.3
2.6
6.2
2.2
2.5
5.2
6.5
5.1
2.7
6.2
2.4
2.2
5.3
4.1
4.2
2019
$m
538
10,684
4,170
107
61
5,779
3,451
105
453
181
115
544
3,098
29,286
2,680
29
27
6,334
10,296
245
389
496
2,080
22,576
6,710
6,617
(48)
46
(211)
6,404
306
6,710
The above consolidated balance sheet should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements.
2018
$m
448
11,007
4,085
17
655
5,422
3,443
136
544
180
89
557
3,183
29,766
2,592
120
444
6,217
10,410
239
327
516
1,960
22,825
6,941
7,082
(27)
(4)
(382)
6,669
272
6,941
47
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
TREASURY
SHARES
HELD IN
TRUST
$m
FOREIGN
CURRENCY
TRANSLATION
RESERVE
$m
SHARE
CAPITAL
$m
SHARE-
BASED
REMUN-
ERATION
RESERVE
$m
RETAINED
EARNINGS
$m
NON-
CONTROLLING
INTERESTS
$m
TOTAL
EQUITY
$m
2019
Balance at the beginning of the
financial year
Profit for the year
Other comprehensive
income/(expense)
Total comprehensive income for the
year
Transactions with owners in their
capacity as owners
Capital return, including transaction
costs
Share-based remuneration
Dividends determined and paid
Investment in subsidiaries
Disposal of subsidiaries
Balance at the end of the financial year
2018
Balance at the beginning of the
financial year
Profit for the year
Other comprehensive
(expense)/income
Total comprehensive (loss)/income for
the year
Transactions with owners in their
capacity as owners
Share-based remuneration
Dividends determined and paid
Balance at the end of the financial year
7,082
-
-
-
(465)
-
-
-
-
6,617
7,082
-
-
-
-
-
7,082
(27)
-
-
-
-
(21)
-
-
-
(48)
(38)
-
-
-
11
-
(27)
(33)
-
53
53
-
-
-
-
-
20
(19)
-
(14)
(14)
-
-
(33)
29
-
-
-
-
(3)
-
-
-
26
36
-
-
-
(7)
-
29
(382)
1,076
(17)
1,059
-
(7)
(880)
(1)
-
(211)
(499)
923
2
925
(5)
(803)
(382)
272
97
6,941
1,173
-
36
97
1,209
-
-
(72)
11
(2)
(465)
(31)
(952)
10
(2)
306
6,710
230
78
6,792
1,001
-
78
(12)
989
-
(36)
272
(1)
(839)
6,941
The above consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements.
48 IAG ANNUAL REPORT 2019
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
NOTE
8.1
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Premium received
Reinsurance and other recoveries received
Claims costs paid
Outwards reinsurance premium expense paid
Dividends, interest and trust distributions received
Finance costs paid
Income taxes paid
Other operating receipts
Other operating payments
Net cash flows from operating activities
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net cash flows on disposal/(acquisition) of subsidiaries and associates
Net cash flows from sale/(purchase) of investments and plant and equipment
Net cash flows from investing activities
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Outlays for capital, including transaction costs
Proceeds from borrowings, net of transaction costs
Repayment of borrowings
Net cash flow from issue and redemption of trust units
Dividends paid to shareholders of the Parent
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests
Net cash flows from financing activities
Net movement in cash held
Effects of exchange rate changes on balances of cash held in foreign currencies
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year
8.1
2019
$m
11,973
3,442
(8,670)
(4,617)
492
(88)
(406)
1,974
(3,511)
589
407
668
1,075
(465)
447
(350)
1
(880)
(72)
(1,319)
345
8
1,345
1,698
2018
$m
11,779
3,195
(9,006)
(4,016)
416
(87)
(379)
1,802
(3,757)
(53)
4
387
391
-
348
(2)
18
(803)
(36)
(475)
(137)
2
1,480
1,345
The above consolidated cash flow statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. OVERVIEW
NOTE 1.1 INTRODUCTION
The financial report is structured to provide prominence to the disclosures that are considered most relevant to the users'
understanding of the operations, results and financial position of IAG.
The financial report has been organised into the following sections:
1. Overview – contains information that affects the financial report as a whole, as well as segment reporting disclosures.
2.
Insurance disclosures – financial statement disclosures considered most relevant to the core insurance activities.
3. Risk – discusses IAG's exposure to various risks, explains how these affect IAG's financial position and performance and how
IAG seeks to manage and mitigate these risks.
4. Capital structure – provides information about the capital management practices of IAG and related shareholder returns.
5. Other balance sheet disclosures – discusses other balance sheet items such as goodwill and intangible assets, as well as
disclosures in relation to IAG's tax balances.
6. Group structure – provides a summary of IAG's controlled entities and includes acquisition and divestment disclosure.
7. Unrecognised items – disclosure of items not recognised in the financial statements at the balance date but which could
potentially have a significant impact on IAG's financial position and performance going forward.
8. Additional disclosures – other disclosures required to comply with Australian Accounting Standards.
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NOTE 1.2 ABOUT THIS REPORT
A. CORPORATE INFORMATION
Insurance Australia Group Limited (Company or Parent), the ultimate parent entity in the Group, is a for-profit company,
incorporated and domiciled in Australia and limited by shares publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Its
registered office and principal place of business is Level 13, Tower Two, Darling Park, 201 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW 2000,
Australia. This financial report covers the consolidated financial statements for the Company and its subsidiaries (IAG or Group) for
the year ended 30 June 2019.
A description of the nature of IAG's operations and its principal activities is included in the Directors' Report.
B. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
This general purpose financial report was authorised by the Board of Directors for issue on 8 August 2019 and complies with
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), the Corporations
Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards (AASBs) adopted by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB), other
authoritative pronouncements of the AASB and the ASX Listing Rules.
The current IFRS standard for insurance contracts does not include a comprehensive set of recognition and measurement criteria.
The IASB has issued a new standard (IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts – adopted as AASB 17 Insurance Contracts in an Australian
context) that does include such criteria, with the current effective date of 1 January 2021. However since issuing the standard, the
IASB has agreed to propose a one year delay to the effective date to 1 January 2022. This proposed amendment, along with a
number of others, have been included in the exposure draft issued on 26 June 2019. This exposure draft is subject to a 90-day
comment period. Until this standard takes effect, the financial reports of insurers in different countries that comply with IFRS may
not be comparable in terms of the recognition and measurement of insurance contracts.
C. BASIS OF PREPARATION
The financial statements have been prepared on the basis of historical cost principles, as modified by certain exceptions noted in
the financial report, with the principal exceptions being the measurement of all investments and derivatives at fair value and the
measurement of the outstanding claims liability and related reinsurance and other recoveries at present value. All values are
rounded to the nearest million dollars, unless otherwise stated, in accordance with ASIC Corporations Instrument 2016/191.
The balance sheet is prepared with the assets and liabilities presented broadly in order of liquidity. The assets and liabilities
comprise both current amounts (expected to be recovered or settled within 12 months after the reporting date) and non-current
amounts (expected to be recovered or settled more than 12 months after the reporting date).
I. Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of all entities controlled by the Company as at 30 June
2019. A list of significant controlled entities is set out in Note 6.3. IAG controls an investee if it has (i) power over the investee; (ii)
exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee; and (iii) the ability to use its power over the investee
to affect the amount of those returns. Where an entity either began or ceased to be controlled during a financial year, the results
are included from the date control commenced or up to the date control ceased. The financial information of all subsidiaries is
prepared for consolidation for the same reporting year as the Parent. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, all inter-
company balances and transactions, including income, expenses, and profits and losses resulting from intra-group transactions,
have been eliminated.
Where a subsidiary is less than wholly owned, the equity interests held by external parties are presented separately as non-
controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet, except when presented as a liability where the subsidiary is a trust or
similar entity. A change in ownership of a controlled entity that results in no gain or loss of control is accounted for as an equity
transaction.
II. Presentation and foreign currency
The financial report is presented in Australian dollars, which is the functional currency of the Company. Foreign currency
transactions are translated into Australian dollars using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Monetary
assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at reporting date are translated to Australian dollars using reporting date
exchange rates. Resulting exchange differences are recognised in profit or loss.
The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated to Australian dollars using reporting date exchange rates while equity
items are translated using historical rates. The consolidated statement of comprehensive income and consolidated cash flow
statement are translated using annual average rates for the reporting year. Exchange rate differences arising on translation are
recorded directly in equity in the foreign currency translation reserve (FCTR). On the disposal of a foreign operation, the cumulative
amount of exchange differences deferred in the FCTR relating to that foreign operation is recognised in profit or loss.
III. Reclassification of comparatives
Certain items have been reclassified from IAG's prior year financial report to conform to the current year’s presentation basis. The
reclassifications are:
re-presentation of prior year segment information (refer to Note 1.3 and 2.2 for further details).
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D. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES ADOPTED
The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of this financial report have been applied consistently by all entities in IAG and
are the same as those applied for the previous reporting year, unless otherwise stated. The financial statements of entities
operating outside Australia that maintain accounting records in accordance with overseas accounting principles are adjusted where
necessary to comply with the significant accounting policies of IAG. The significant accounting policies adopted in the preparation
of this financial report are set out within the relevant note.
I. Changes in accounting policies
There were new Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations applicable for the current reporting year, with no material
financial impact to IAG on adoption. Refer to Note 8.5 for further details.
II. Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the process of applying the significant accounting policies, certain critical accounting estimates and assumptions are applied
and judgements are made by management, the results of which affect the amounts recognised in the financial statements. The
estimates and related assumptions are based on experience and other factors that are considered to be reasonable, and are
reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which they are revised, and future
periods if relevant. Details of the material estimates and judgements are set out within the relevant note, as outlined below:
AREAS OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS
Claims and reinsurance and other recoveries on outstanding claims
Liability adequacy test
Intangible assets and goodwill impairment testing, initial measurement and useful life
Income tax and related assets and liabilities
Investment in joint venture and associates impairment testing
REFERENCE
Note 2.2
Note 2.4
Note 5.1
Note 5.2
Note 6.5
NOTE 1.3 SEGMENT REPORTING
IAG has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the Chief Executive Officer
(being the chief operating decision maker) in assessing performance and determining the allocation of resources.
A. REPORTABLE SEGMENTS
IAG has general insurance operations in Australia and New Zealand. Each division has end-to-end responsibility for delivering the
customer experience, with responsibility for the customer, product, distribution and operations functions. IAG's operating model
was refined in the 2018 financial year to create a single Australian division. During the intervening period, the model has
continued to evolve. As a result of further operational changes implemented during the current reporting period, including changes
in the internal reports reviewed by the Group Chief Executive Officer, IAG has revised its reportable segments to reflect this
combined Australian division, which previously comprised the Consumer and Business divisions, with the prior period segment
information re-presented accordingly.
The reportable segments for the period ended 30 June 2019 comprise the following business divisions:
I. Australia
This segment provides general insurance products to individuals, families and businesses throughout Australia, primarily
through the NRMA Insurance, SGIO, SGIC and CGU brands, the RACV brand in Victoria (via a distribution and underwriting
relationship with RACV), the Coles Insurance brand (via a distribution agreement with Coles) and the WFI brand through
intermediaries including brokers, authorised representatives and distribution partners.
II. New Zealand
This segment provides general insurance products underwritten in New Zealand. Insurance products are sold directly to
customers predominantly under the State and AMI brands, and through intermediaries (insurance brokers and authorised
representatives) primarily using the NZI and Lumley Insurance brands. General insurance products are also distributed by
corporate partners, such as large financial institutions, using third party brands.
III. Corporate and other
This segment comprises other activities, including corporate services, capital management activity, shareholders’ funds
investment activities, inward reinsurance from associates, and investment in associates in Malaysia and India. IAG’s captive
reinsurance operation (captive) is a corporate function that acts as the interface between the external providers of
reinsurance capital and the operating business divisions. IAG does not manage, or view, the captive as a separate business.
Consequently, the operating results of the captive are systematically allocated to the operating business segments.
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B. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
2019
I. Financial performance
Total external revenue(1)
Underwriting profit/(loss)
Net investment income on assets backing insurance liabilities
Insurance profit/(loss)
Net investment income on shareholders' funds
Share of net profit of associates
Finance costs
Other net operating result
Total segment result from continuing operations
Income tax expense
Profit for the year from continuing operations
II. Other segment information
Capital expenditure(2)
Depreciation and amortisation expense
2018(3)
I. Financial performance
Total external revenue(1)
Underwriting profit/(loss)
Net investment income on assets backing insurance liabilities
Insurance profit/(loss)
Net investment income on shareholders' funds
Share of net profit of associates
Finance costs
Other net operating result
Total segment result from continuing operations
Income tax expense
Profit for the year from continuing operations
II. Other segment information
Capital expenditure(2)
Depreciation and amortisation expense
AUSTRALIA
$m
NEW
ZEALAND
$m
CORPORATE
AND OTHER
$m
TOTAL
$m
13,919
3,421
560
282
842
-
2
-
(1)
843
354
36
390
-
-
-
-
390
318
(11)
3
(8)
227
40
(94)
(66)
99
17,658
903
321
1,224
227
42
(94)
(67)
1,332
(363)
969
-
116
-
54
123
-
123
170
12,907
3,267
975
215
1,190
-
2
-
(5)
1,187
209
9
218
-
-
-
-
218
237
(7)
6
(1)
165
29
(82)
(106)
5
16,411
1,177
230
1,407
165
31
(82)
(111)
1,410
(384)
1,026
-
114
-
51
155
-
155
165
(1)
(2)
(3)
Total external revenue comprises gross earned premium, reinsurance and other recoveries, reinsurance commission revenue, investment income on assets backing
insurance liabilities, investment income on shareholders' funds, fee and other income and share of net profit/(loss) of associates.
Capital expenditure includes acquisitions of property and equipment, intangibles and other non-current segment assets.
Prior year comparatives have been re-presented due to the revision to reportable segments.
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2. INSURANCE DISCLOSURES
SECTION INTRODUCTION
This section provides an overview of IAG's general insurance operations, which are the main driver of IAG's overall performance
and financial position.
IAG collects premium and recognises revenue for the insurance policies it underwrites. From this, IAG pays amounts to customers
on settlement of insurance claims, with the claims expense representing the largest cost to IAG, as well as operating costs, which
include the costs associated with obtaining and recording insurance contracts.
To mitigate IAG's overall risk and optimise its return profile, IAG passes some of its underwriting exposure to third parties (primarily
reinsurance companies). The premiums paid to reinsurers are an expense to IAG, whereas recoveries under the reinsurance
contracts are recognised as revenue. These recoveries can either be in relation to operating costs (reinsurance commission) or
underwriting risk (reinsurance recoveries).
Investment activities are an integral part of the insurance business. The funds received from the collection of premium are
invested as a key source of return for IAG under a sound investment philosophy. IAG starts investing insurance premiums as soon
as they are collected and continues to generate returns until claims or other expenses are paid out.
The underwriting result measures the profit (or loss) generated from underwriting activities in a given period. The insurance
result, which is a key performance metric, adds the net investment return to the underwriting result to derive the overall pre-tax
profit (or loss) from insurance operations.
NOTE 2.1 GENERAL INSURANCE REVENUE
A. COMPOSITION
Gross written premium
Movement in unearned premium liability
Gross earned premium
Reinsurance and other recoveries revenue
Reinsurance commission revenue
Total general insurance revenue
2019
$m
12,005
(63)
11,942
3,849
1,128
16,919
2018
$m
11,647
(125)
11,522
3,388
880
15,790
B. RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
I. Premium revenue
Premiums written are earned through the profit or loss in line with the incidence of the pattern of risk. The majority of premium is
earned according to the passage of time (e.g. for a one-year policy, 1/365th of premium written will be earned each day).
II. Reinsurance and other recoveries
The recognition and measurement criteria for reinsurance and other recoveries revenue is referred to in Note 2.2.
III. Reinsurance commission revenue
Reinsurance commission revenue includes reimbursements by reinsurers to cover a share of IAG’s operating costs and, where
applicable, fee income which reinsurers pay for accessing IAG's franchise. These income items are recognised broadly in line with
the reference premium over the term of the reinsurance agreements. Where applicable, the reinsurance commission revenue also
includes income which is based on the expected profitability of the covered business ceded to the reinsurer. The final value of the
variable commission revenue recognised is subject to the achievement of a specified underlying profitability hurdle rate over time.
This variable revenue is recognised over the term of the reinsurance contract on a straight-line, or other systematic basis, in
accordance with the terms of the contract, and is reassessed at each reporting date.
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NOTE 2.2 CLAIMS AND REINSURANCE AND OTHER RECOVERIES ON OUTSTANDING CLAIMS
A. NET CLAIMS EXPENSE
Current year
$m
8,826
(52)
8,774
Prior years
$m
(779)
473
(306)
2019
Total Current year
$m
8,585
(114)
8,471
$m
8,047
421
8,468
Prior years
$m
(675)
209
(466)
(3,864)
28
(3,836)
4,938
325
(338)
(13)
(319)
(3,539)
(310)
(3,849)
4,619
(3,304)
57
(3,247)
5,224
Gross claims – undiscounted
Discount
Gross claims – discounted
Reinsurance and other recoveries –
undiscounted
Discount
Reinsurance and other recoveries –
discounted
Net claims expense
B. NET OUTSTANDING CLAIMS LIABILITY
I. Composition of net outstanding claims liability
Gross central estimate – discounted
Reinsurance and other recoveries – discounted
Net central estimate – discounted
Claims handling costs – discounted
Risk margin
Net outstanding claims liability – discounted
2018
Total
$m
7,910
95
8,005
(3,322)
(66)
(3,388)
4,617
2018
$m
8,267
(4,377)
3,890
364
734
4,988
(18)
(123)
(141)
(607)
2019
$m
7,870
(4,426)
3,444
355
718
4,517
The gross outstanding claims liability includes $5,532 million (2018: $5,756 million) which is expected to be settled more than 12
months from the reporting date.
The carrying value of reinsurance and other recoveries includes $3,227 million (2018: $3,214 million) which is expected to be
settled more than 12 months from the reporting date.
II. Reconciliation of movements in net discounted outstanding claims liability
Net outstanding claims liability at the beginning of the financial year
Movement in the prior year central estimate
Current year claims incurred, net of reinsurance and other recoveries
Claims paid, net of reinsurance and other recoveries received
Movement in discounting
Movement in risk margin
Transfers to liabilities held for sale
Net movement of discontinued operations
Net foreign currency movements
Net outstanding claims liability at the end of the financial year
Reinsurance and other recoveries on outstanding claims liability
Gross outstanding claims liability at the end of the financial year
2019
$m
4,988
(116)
4,611
(5,111)
143
(20)
-
-
22
4,517
5,779
10,296
2018
$m
6,113
(244)
4,979
(5,644)
67
(143)
(105)
(8)
(27)
4,988
5,422
10,410
III. Maturity analysis
Refer to Note 3.1 for details of the maturity profile of the estimated net discounted outstanding claims liability based on the
remaining term to payment at the reporting date.
IV. Development table
Claims will often take a number of years to be settled from the date the original loss occurred. The following table shows the
development of the net undiscounted ultimate claims estimate for the ten most recent accident years and a reconciliation to the
net discounted outstanding claims liability. This table provides the user with an overview of how IAG's estimates of total claim
amounts payable in relation to a given year have evolved over time. If the estimate of ultimate claims in relation to a given
accident year declines over time, this suggests claims have developed more favourably than was anticipated at the time the original
reserving assumptions were set.
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Where an entity or business that includes an outstanding claims liability has been acquired, the claims for the acquired businesses
are included in the claims development table from and including the year of acquisition. The outstanding claims liability includes
international operations. For ease of comparison within the claims development table, all payments not denominated in Australian
dollars have been converted to Australian dollars using the applicable exchange rates at the reporting dates. Therefore, the claims
development table disclosed each reporting year cannot be reconciled directly to the equivalent tables presented in previous years'
financial statements.
During the prior financial year, IAG announced the sale of its consolidated businesses in Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia with the
sale of its Thailand operations completing in the current financial year. The development table below includes claims related to the
Thailand operations up to the 2018 accident year but not beyond. Claims related to Vietnam and Indonesia are included up to the
2019 accident year and any outstanding claims relating to these businesses have been treated as paid in the table below within
item (1).
2009
and
prior
$m
2010
$m
2011
$m
2012
$m
2013
$m
2014
$m
2015
$m
2016
$m
2017
$m
2018
$m
2019
$m
Total
$m
ACCIDENT YEAR
NET ULTIMATE CLAIM PAYMENTS
Development
At end of accident
year
One year later
Two years later
Three years later
Four years later
Five years later
Six years later
Seven years later
Eight years later
Nine years later
Current estimate of
net ultimate claim
payments
Cumulative payments
made to date(1)
Net undiscounted
outstanding claims
liability
Discount to present
value
Net discounted
outstanding claims
liability
152
148
(4)
3,985
4,554
4,467
5,339
5,285
5,249
5,027
4,979
4,920
4,859
6,367
6,290
6,225
6,108
6,105
5,677
5,682
5,595
5,455
5,385
5,367
5,226
5,151
5,069
4,989
4,909
4,890
4,892
5,276
5,349
5,289
5,199
5,147
5,087
5,077
5,090
5,064
5,179
5,222
5,253
5,465
5,537
5,551
5,648
5,649
4,709
4,683
4,581
4,531
4,479
4,426
4,390
4,360
4,353
4,355
4,355
5,649
5,090
4,892
5,367
6,105
4,859
5,249
4,467
3,985
4,311
5,538
5,012
4,769
5,200
5,852
4,551
4,845
3,904
2,669
44
111
78
123
167
253
308
404
563
1,316
3,519
(1)
(3)
(2)
(4)
(5)
(8)
(7)
(10)
(13)
(18)
(75)
43
108
76
119
162
245
301
394
550
1,298
3,444
Reconciliation
Claims handling costs
Risk margin
Net outstanding claims liability
355
718
4,517
C. RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
I. Outstanding claims liability and claims expense
Claims expense represents the sum of claim payments and the movement in the closing outstanding claims liability from one
financial period to the next. Current year claims relate to loss events that occurred during the current financial year. Prior year
claims represent the movement on the estimates held for claims that occurred in all previous financial periods.
The outstanding claims liability is determined based on three building blocks:
a central estimate of the future cash flows;
discounting for the effect of the time value of money; and
adding a risk margin for uncertainty.
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a. CENTRAL ESTIMATE OF THE FUTURE CASH FLOWS
The outstanding claims liability is measured as the central estimate of the expected future payments relating to claims incurred
prior to the reporting date including direct and indirect claims handling costs. The liability is measured based on the advice and/or
valuations performed by, or under the direction of, the Appointed Actuary, and is intended to contain no deliberate or conscious
bias toward over or under-estimation. Given the uncertainty in establishing the liability, it is likely that the final outcome will differ
from the original liability established. Changes in claim estimates are recognised in profit or loss in the reporting year in which the
estimates are changed.
b. DISCOUNTING
Projected future claim payments, both gross and net of reinsurance and other recoveries and associated claims handling costs, are
discounted to a present value using risk free discount rates (derived from market yields on government securities) to reflect the
time value of money.
c. RISK MARGIN
Given the uncertainty inherent in estimating future claim payments, it is considered appropriate to add a risk margin to the central
estimate of expected future claim payments. The risk margin represents the amount by which the liability recognised in the
financial statements is greater than the actuarial central estimate. IAG currently applies a 90% probability of adequacy to the
outstanding claims liability. In effect this means there is approximately a 1-in-10 chance all future claim payments will exceed the
overall reserve held.
Uncertainties surrounding the liability estimation process include those relating to the available data, actuarial models and
assumptions, the statistical uncertainty associated with a general insurance claims run-off process, and risks external to IAG, for
example the impact of potential future legislative reform. Uncertainty from these sources is examined for each class of business
and expressed as a volatility measure relative to the net central estimate. The volatility measure for each class is derived after
consideration of statistical modelling and benchmarking to industry analyses. Certain product classes may be subject to the
emergence of new types of latent claims, and such uncertainties are considered when setting the volatility and hence the risk
margin appropriate for those classes.
Long-tail classes of business generally have the highest volatilities for outstanding claims as the longer average time for claims to
be reported and settled allows more time for sources of uncertainty to emerge. Short-tail classes generally have lower levels of
volatility for outstanding claims.
IAG benefits from holding a portfolio diversified into many classes of business across different regions. The risk margin required to
provide a given probability of adequacy for two or more classes of business or for two or more geographic locations combined is
likely to be less than the sum of risk margins for the individual classes. This reflects the benefit of diversification. The level of
diversification assumed between classes takes into account industry analysis, historical experience and the judgement of
experienced and qualified actuaries.
The current risk margin and resultant overall probability of adequacy for the outstanding claims, which has been determined after
assessing the inherent uncertainty in the central estimate, diversification and risks in the prevailing environment, is set out below:
The percentage risk margin applied to the net outstanding claims liability
The probability of adequacy of the risk margin
2019
%
19
90
2018
%
17
90
II. Reinsurance and other recoveries on outstanding claims
Reinsurance and other recoveries on outstanding claims are recognised as income with the corresponding asset being recognised
on the balance sheet. Reinsurance and other recoveries on outstanding claims are measured at the present value (discounted
using appropriate risk free discount rates) of the expected future receipts due as a result of the reinsurance protection that IAG has
in place. The reporting date balance also includes the net goods and services tax (GST) receivable on outstanding claims.
D. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS
I. Outstanding claims liability
The estimation of the outstanding claims liability involves a number of key assumptions and is the most critical accounting
estimate. The process involves using IAG's specific data, relevant industry data and general economic data. Each class of business
is usually examined separately, and the process involves consideration of a large number of factors, including the risks to which the
business is exposed at a point in time, claim frequencies and average claim sizes, historical trends in the incidence and
development of claims reported and finalised, as well as legal, social and economic factors that may affect each class of business.
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The following ranges of key actuarial assumptions were used in the measurement of outstanding claims and recoveries, where
appropriate, within the operating segments at the reporting date.
ASSUMPTION
2019
Discounted average term to settlement
Inflation rate
Superimposed inflation rate
Discount rate
Claims handling costs ratio
2018*
Discounted average term to settlement
Inflation rate
Superimposed inflation rate
Discount rate
Claims handling costs ratio
AUSTRALIA
NEW ZEALAND
2.06 years
0.0%-4.3%
0.0%-5.0%
0.9%-3.5%
4.4%
1.9 years
0.0%-4.3%
0.0%-5.0%
1.5%-4.2%
4.5%
1.03 years
2.2%
0.0%
1.5%-2.2%
4.9%
1.0 year
1.9%
0.0%
1.8%-3.6%
3.9%
*
Prior year comparatives have been re-presented due to the revision to reportable segments. Refer to Note 1.3 for further details.
a. DISCOUNTED AVERAGE TERM TO SETTLEMENT
The discounted average term to settlement provides a summary indication of the expected future cash flow pattern for claims
(inflated and discounted). It is calculated by class of business and is generally based on historical settlement patterns. A decrease
in the discounted average term to settlement would reflect claims being paid sooner than anticipated and so would increase the
claims expense. Note that this sensitivity test only extends or shortens the term of the payments assumed in the valuation, without
changing the total nominal amount of the payments.
b. INFLATION RATE AND SUPERIMPOSED INFLATION
Payments of claims outstanding at the reporting date are to be made in the future and so need to take account of expected
increases in the underlying cost of final claims settlements due to inflationary pressures. Economic inflation assumptions are set
by reference to current economic indicators. Superimposed inflation tends to occur due to wider societal trends such as the cost of
court settlements increasing at a faster rate than the economic inflation rate.
c. DISCOUNT RATE
An increase or decrease in the assumed discount rate will have a corresponding decrease or increase (respectively) on the claims
expense recognised in the profit or loss.
d. CLAIMS HANDLING COSTS RATIO
This reflects the cost to administer future claims. The ratio is generally calculated with reference to the historical experience of
claims handling costs as a percentage of past payments, together with budgeted future costs.
II. Reinsurance and other recoveries on outstanding claims
The measurement of reinsurance and other recoveries on outstanding claims is an inherently uncertain process involving
estimates. The amounts are generally calculated using actuarial assumptions and methods similar to those used for the
outstanding claims liability, with appropriate consideration of the credit risk of the counterparty. Accordingly, the valuation of
outstanding reinsurance recoveries is subject to largely similar risks and uncertainties as the valuation of the related outstanding
claims liability. Significant individual losses, for example those relating to catastrophe events, are analysed on a case-by-case
basis.
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E. SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS
The impact on the divisional net outstanding claims liabilities (net of reinsurance recoveries) before income tax to changes in key
actuarial assumptions is summarised below. Each change has been calculated in isolation of the other changes, and without
regard to other balance sheet changes that may occur simultaneously. The movements are stated in absolute terms where the
base assumption is a percentage or average term.
MOVEMENT IN
ASSUMPTION
AUSTRALIA
$m
NEW ZEALAND
$m
2019
Discounted average term to settlement
Inflation rate
Discount rate
Claims handling costs ratio
2018*
Discounted average term to settlement
Inflation rate
Discount rate
Claims handling costs ratio
+10%
-10%
+1%
-1%
+1%
-1%
+1%
-1%
+10%
-10%
+1%
-1%
+1%
-1%
+1%
-1%
(9)
9
79
(76)
(79)
84
88
(88)
(20)
20
81
(79)
(80)
85
89
(89)
(1)
1
4
(4)
(4)
4
6
(6)
(1)
1
5
(4)
(4)
4
9
(9)
*
Prior year comparatives have been re-presented due to the revision to reportable segments. Refer to Note 1.3 for further details.
NOTE 2.3 INVESTMENTS
A. INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend revenue
Interest revenue
Trust revenue
Realised net losses
Unrealised net gains
Total investment income
Represented by
Investment income on assets backing insurance liabilities
Investment income on shareholders’ funds
2019
$m
2018
$m
49
301
50
(35)
221
586
339
247
586
42
320
37
(33)
60
426
249
177
426
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B. INVESTMENT COMPOSITION
I. Interest-bearing investments
Cash and short-term money
Government and semi-government bonds
Corporate bonds and notes
Subordinated securities
Other
II. Equity investments (includes exposure to convertible securities)
Listed
Unlisted
III. Other investments
Other trusts
Derivatives
Total investments
2019
$m
1,121
664
5,554
1,086
279
8,704
1,051
729
1,780
2018
$m
753
933
5,896
1,333
253
9,168
1,049
683
1,732
190
10
200
10,684
107
-
107
11,007
C. RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
Investment revenue is brought to account on an accruals basis. Revenue on investments in equity securities and property trusts is
deemed to accrue on the date the dividends/distributions are declared, which for listed equity securities is deemed to be the ex-
dividend date.
Investments comprise assets held to back insurance liabilities (policyholder funds that represent assets available for future
settlement of outstanding claims) and assets that represent shareholders' funds. The investment funds themselves are
predominantly generated from the collection of insurance premiums. The allocation of investments between policyholder funds
and shareholders' funds is regularly monitored and the portfolio rebalanced accordingly. To determine the allocation, IAG’s
investment funds under management are compared to the technical provisions of IAG, which includes insurance liabilities. The
policyholder funds are allocated to back the technical provisions, with the excess representing shareholders' funds.
All investments are designated at fair value through profit or loss. Investments are recorded and subsequently remeasured to fair
value at each reporting date. Changes in the fair value are recognised as realised or unrealised investment gains or losses in profit
or loss. IAG recognises transfers into and transfers out of fair value hierarchy levels (described below) as at the end of the
reporting year. Purchases and sales of investments are recognised on a trade date basis, being the date on which a commitment is
made to purchase or sell the asset. Transaction costs for purchases of investments are expensed as incurred. Investments are
derecognised when the rights to receive future cash flows from the assets have expired, or have been transferred, and substantially
all the risks and rewards of ownership have transferred.
The inputs used to determine the fair value for securities recognised under each level of the fair value hierarchy is set out below.
I. Level 1 quoted prices
The fair value is determined by reference to quoted prices (mid-market) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. For
IAG, this category includes government securities and listed equities.
II. Level 2 other observable inputs
The fair value is determined by reference to quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities or by reference to other
significant inputs that are not quoted prices but are based on observable market data, for example interest rate yield curves
observable at commonly quoted intervals. For IAG, this category primarily includes corporate and other fixed interest securities
where the market is considered to be lacking sufficient depth to be considered active.
III. Level 3 unobservable inputs
The fair value is determined using valuation techniques in which a number of the significant inputs are not based on observable
market data. Level 3 investments are primarily invested in interest-bearing instruments and unlisted equity held via unlisted trusts.
The fair value of these unlisted trusts is based on the net asset value as advised by the external investment manager of these
funds who has responsibility for the valuation of the underlying securities. The investment manager may use various valuation
techniques in the determination of fair value based on a range of internal, external and third party inputs where available. This
category also includes IAG's unlisted equity interest in Bohai Property Insurance Company Limited (Bohai). The fair value of Bohai
is supported by comparable industry transaction multiples observed in the local market. During the current financial year, in
addition to changes in fair value, movements in level 3 investments included:
purchases of $369 million (2018: nil) and sales of $133 million (2018: nil) in interest-bearing instruments; and
purchases of $94 million (2018: $181 million) in unlisted equity with no sales in the current financial year (2018: $9 million).
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The table below separates the total investment balance by hierarchy category:
LEVEL 1
$m
LEVEL 2
$m
LEVEL 3
$m
2,256
1,051
-
3,307
2,169
1,049
-
3,218
6,169
315
200
6,684
6,998
341
107
7,446
2019
Interest-bearing investments
Equity investments
Other investments
2018
Interest-bearing investments
Equity investments
Other investments
NOTE 2.4 UNEARNED PREMIUM LIABILITY
A. RECONCILIATION OF MOVEMENTS
Unearned premium liability at the beginning of the financial year
Deferral of premiums written during the financial year
Earning of premiums written in previous financial years
Net premiums earned and written on discontinued operations
Transfers to liabilities held for sale
Net foreign exchange movements
Unearned premium liability at the end of the financial year
279
414
-
693
1
342
-
343
2019
$m
6,217
6,147
(6,084)
-
-
54
6,334
TOTAL
$m
8,704
1,780
200
10,684
9,168
1,732
107
11,007
2018
$m
6,331
5,915
(5,790)
(3)
(206)
(30)
6,217
The carrying value of unearned premium liability includes $69 million (2018: $133 million) which is expected to be earned more
than 12 months from reporting date.
B. RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
Unearned premium is the portion of premium income that has yet to be recognised in the profit or loss (i.e. unexpired portion for
risks underwritten) and is calculated based on the term of the risk and in accordance with the expected pattern of the incidence of
risk underwritten, using an appropriate pro-rata method.
C. ADEQUACY OF UNEARNED PREMIUM LIABILITY
I. Liability adequacy test (LAT)
The LAT assesses the adequacy of the carrying amount of the net unearned premium liability to settle future claims. To determine
if any deficiency exists, estimates of future claim costs (premium liabilities net of reinsurance) are compared to the unearned
premium liability (net of reinsurance and related deferred acquisition costs). If the future claim costs exceed the net premium
liabilities, then a deficiency exists. Any deficiency is recognised immediately in profit or loss, with the corresponding impact on the
balance sheet recognised first through the write-down of deferred acquisition costs for the relevant portfolio of contracts and then
through the establishment of a provision (unexpired risk liability).
The LAT is required to be conducted at the level of a portfolio of contracts that are subject to broadly similar risks and that are
managed together as a single portfolio. IAG defines 'broadly similar risks' at a level where policies are affected by one or more
common risk factors, including natural peril events, general weather conditions, economic conditions, inflationary movements,
legal and regulatory changes as well as legislative reforms, reinsurance cost changes and variation in other input costs. IAG
defines 'managed together' at a segment level as the respective divisional CEOs collectively manage the entire portfolio within their
control. The LAT is currently performed at the segment level for Australia and New Zealand. The Australia segment previously
comprised the Consumer and Business divisions (refer to Note 1.3 for further details).
The LAT at reporting date resulted in a surplus for IAG (2018: surplus for IAG), with the table below providing details of the net
premium liabilities (net of reinsurance and adjusted for appropriate risk margin) used in the LAT:
Net central estimate of present value of expected cash flows on future claims
Risk margin of the present value of expected future cash flows
Risk margin percentage
Probability of adequacy
2019
$m
2,783
67
2,850
2.4%
60.0%
2018
$m
2,718
66
2,784
2.4%
60.0%
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II. Significant accounting estimates and judgements
The LAT is conducted using the central estimate of the premium liabilities, applying a methodology consistent for reporting to APRA,
which requires an estimation of the present value of future net cash flows (relating to future claims arising from the rights and
obligations under current general insurance contracts) and adjusted for an appropriate risk margin for uncertainty in the central
estimate for each portfolio of contracts. The test is based on prospective information and so is heavily dependent on assumptions
and judgements.
The risk margin used in the LAT for individual portfolios is calculated by using a probability of adequacy (POA) methodology including
diversification benefit, which is consistent with that used for the determination of the risk margin for the outstanding claims
liability, based on assessments of the levels of risk in each portfolio. The 60% POA represented by the LAT differs from the 90%
POA represented by the outstanding claims liability as the former is in effect an impairment test used only to test the sufficiency of
net unearned premium liabilities, whereas the latter is a measurement accounting policy used in determining the carrying value of
the outstanding claims liability. The process used to determine the risk margin, including the way in which diversification of risks
has been allowed for, is explained in Note 2.2.
NOTE 2.5 DEFERRED INSURANCE EXPENSES
DEFERRED ACQUISITION
COSTS(1)
2018
$m
2019
$m
DEFERRED OUTWARDS
REINSURANCE EXPENSE(2)
2018
$m
2019
$m
TOTAL DEFERRED
INSURANCE EXPENSES
2018
$m
2019
$m
A. RECONCILIATION OF MOVEMENTS
At the beginning of the financial
year
Costs deferred
Amortisation charged to profit
Transfers to assets held for sale
Net costs earned and written on
discontinued operations
Net foreign exchange movements
Deferred costs at the end of the
financial year
949
1,832
(1,862)
-
-
9
1,020
1,809
(1,835)
(37)
(2)
(6)
2,494
4,704
(4,704)
-
-
29
1,750
4,662
(3,851)
(74)
25
(18)
3,443
6,536
(6,566)
-
-
38
2,770
6,471
(5,686)
(111)
23
(24)
928
949
2,523
2,494
3,451
3,443
(1)
(2)
The carrying value of deferred acquisition costs includes $9 million (2018: $27 million) which is expected to be amortised more than 12 months from reporting date.
The carrying value of deferred outwards reinsurance expense includes $43 million (2018: $101 million) which is expected to be amortised more than 12 months from
reporting date.
B. RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
I. Acquisition costs
Acquisition costs are incurred in obtaining and recording general insurance contracts, which include advertising expenses,
commission or brokerage paid to agents or brokers, premium collection costs, risk assessment costs and other administrative
costs. These costs are initially capitalised and then expensed in line with the earning pattern of the related premium. Deferred
acquisition costs at the reporting date represent the acquisition costs relating to unearned premium.
II. Outwards reinsurance expense
Premium ceded to reinsurers is recognised as an expense in accordance with the pattern of reinsurance service received. The
outwards reinsurance premium relating to unearned premium is treated as a prepayment at the reporting date.
NOTE 2.6 TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
A. COMPOSITION
I. Premium receivable
Gross premium receivable
Provision for impairment
Net premium receivable
II. Trade and other receivables(1)
Reinsurance recoveries on paid claims
Loan to associates(2)
Investment-related receivables
Trade and other debtors
Trade and other receivables
2019
$m
2018
$m
3,784
(37)
3,747
82
102
135
104
423
4,170
3,622
(33)
3,589
92
99
124
181
496
4,085
(1)
(2)
Other than the loan to associates, receivables are non-interest bearing and are normally settled between 30 days and 12 months. The balance has not been discounted
as the time value of money effect is not material. The net carrying amount of receivables is a reasonable approximation of the fair value of the assets due to the short-
term nature of the assets. On transition to AASB 9 an assessment of the lifetime expected credit losses has been performed on the relevant trade and other
receivables, and the existing provision is sufficient when considering the lifetime expected credit losses associated with these assets.
This loan is denominated in Malaysian ringgit and has a fixed term of 15 years from 21 September 2012. A cumulative preference dividend of 1% is payable annually.
The loan relates to IAG's increased investment in AmGeneral to acquire Kurnia during the financial year ended 30 June 2013.
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B. RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
Trade and other receivables are measured at amortised cost reflecting the net recoverable amounts inclusive of GST. The amounts
are discounted where the time value of money effect is material.
On initial recognition of trade and other receivables an assessment of lifetime expected credit losses is performed based on
historical credit loss experience adjusted for forward-looking factors specific to the debtors and the economic environment.
Amounts are then provided for where required with the impairment charge recognised in profit or loss. These lifetime expected
credit losses are then assessed on an ongoing basis. Balances are written off when IAG has stopped pursuing the recovery. If the
amount to be written off is greater than the amount provided for, the difference will first be treated as an increase in the provision
that is applied against the gross carrying amount. Any subsequent recoveries are credited to profit or loss. The receivables that
were written off during the reporting period were insignificant, and therefore there has been no change to the provision for
expected credit losses associated with trade and other receivables. Receivables from insurance and reinsurance contracts are not
required to be assessed for expected credit losses under AASB 9, however amounts are provided for where appropriate. Refer to
Note 3.1 for further details.
NOTE 2.7 TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
A. COMPOSITION
I. Reinsurance premium payable(1)
II. Trade creditors(2)
Commissions payable
Stamp duty payable
GST payable on premium receivable
Corporate treasury derivatives payable
Other(3)
III. Other payables(2)
Other creditors and accruals
Investment creditors
Interest payable on interest-bearing liabilities
2019
$m
2018
$m
1,213
1,157
269
132
182
-
398
981
437
45
4
486
2,680
275
130
175
14
321
915
403
113
4
520
2,592
(1)
(2)
(3)
IAG has a right of offset and settles on a net basis under the 20% quota share agreement with National Indemnity Company, a Berkshire Hathaway (BH) company, and
under the combined 12.5% quota share agreements with Munich Re, Swiss Re and Hannover Re. This balance includes reinsurance premium payable to BH of $1,202
million (2018: $1,166 million) and the combined 12.5% quota share agreement counterparties of $756 million (2018: $727 million), which have been offset with
receivables due from BH of $694 million (2018: $650 million) and the combined 12.5% quota share agreement counterparties of $375 million (2018: $294 million),
respectively. The relevant cash flows pertaining to the contracts have been presented on a gross basis within the cash flow statement.
Trade and other payables are unsecured, non-interest bearing and are normally settled within 30 days to 12 months. Amounts have not been discounted because the
time value of money effect is not material. The carrying amount of payables is a reasonable approximation of the fair value of the liabilities because of the short- term
nature of the liabilities.
Other trade creditors include $3 million (2018: $4 million) of reinsurance collateral arrangements with various reinsurers to secure the Group reinsurance recoveries.
The balance is anticipated to reduce through the settlement of amounts from reinsurers as they fall due. This payable is interest bearing.
B. RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
Trade and other payables are stated at the fair value of the consideration to be paid in the future for goods and services received,
inclusive of GST. The amounts are discounted where the time value of money effect is material.
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3. RISK
SECTION INTRODUCTION
This section provides an overview of IAG's approach to risk and capital management.
IAG is exposed to multiple risks relating to the conduct of its business. IAG does not seek to avoid all risks, but rather assess them
in a systematic, structured and timely manner against IAG’s Risk Appetite Statement, delegations, authorities and limits, and
seeks to manage them appropriately in alignment with IAG's strategy. Risk management arrangements are designed to reflect the
scope, scale and complexity of IAG's activities, and where appropriate, capital is held to support these activities.
IAG uses an enterprise-wide approach to risk that includes six risk categories:
Strategic
Insurance
Reinsurance
Financial
Operational
Regulatory Risk and Compliance
The risk categories, their definition and structured arrangements for their management are included in IAG's risk management
strategy (RMS). Risks rarely occur, or should be considered, in isolation. The interconnectivity of IAG's six risk categories and the
material risks faced are understood and overseen. Material risks and their impact, likelihood, interconnectedness and velocity are
considered in IAG's enterprise risk profile (ERP).
NOTE 3.1 RISK AND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
A. RISK MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW
The Board has responsibility for setting risk strategy. The Risk Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its risk management and
compliance responsibilities, oversight of risk management, development of IAG's risk management framework (RMF) and policies
and provides advice to the Executives and Board. The Risk Committee also monitors the effectiveness of the Risk Management
function. The Group Chief Risk Officer (CRO) oversees risk management across IAG and is supported by a risk function. IAG's CRO
and risk function provide regular reports to the Risk Committee on the operation of the RMF, the status of material risks, risk and
compliance incidents and risk framework changes.
The RMF is in place to assist the Board and senior executive management in managing risk. The RMF is the totality of systems,
structures, policies and processes within IAG that identify, measure, evaluate, monitor, report and control or mitigate all internal
and external sources of material risk. The RMF supports management by:
providing a consistent, structured approach to identifying and managing risk across the Group;
having appropriate policies, procedures and controls in place to effectively manage risk;
providing meaningful reporting to the Board to make informed business decisions;
ensuring adequate oversight of the risk profile; and
facilitating a strong risk culture.
IAG's documented RMS describes the group-wide RMF and how it is implemented, including risk appetite (i.e. the levels, boundaries
and nature of risk the organisation is willing to accept), the risk categories used, the major risk management processes, and the
roles and responsibilities for managing risk. The RMS is a Board-approved policy which directly supports the Group’s strategic
intent, purpose, values and business sustainability activities. IAG uses Group policies and other supporting documents to help
ensure the risk management requirements are clear across IAG, and provide context to implement the risk management principles
described in the RMS. The RMS must be adhered to, along with the legal, regulatory and prudential requirements in all countries in
which the organisation has operations.
Other key documents within IAG's RMF include:
Reinsurance Management Strategy (ReMS), which describes the systems, processes, procedures, controls and assurance to
ensure IAG's reinsurance arrangements are prudently managed;
Group Risk Appetite Statement (RAS), which articulates the levels, boundaries and nature of risk the Board is willing to accept
in pursuit of IAG's strategic objectives; and
Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) Summary Statement, which summarises IAG's risk assessment
processes for capital management and describes the strategy for maintaining adequate capital over time.
The definitions of the risk categories and related mitigation strategies are set out in the subsequent sections.
The RMS is supported by risk culture and conduct that are the foundation for appropriate risk management and business
sustainability. IAG is committed to conducting businesses in a manner aligned with IAG's spirit and organisational purpose which is
supported by principles developed in conjunction with the Ethics Committee.
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B. STRATEGIC RISK
Strategic risk is the risk that internal or external factors compromise our ability to execute our strategic objectives or our strategy.
Strategic risk is managed by the Group Leadership Team with Board oversight. Key elements that support the management of
strategic risk include a rigorous approach to identifying and evaluating key strategic risks and having this process integrated with
the Group’s strategic planning program, with Management and Board reporting forming part of our ongoing monitoring
mechanisms. IAG implements active portfolio management of its insurance operations. This involves robust and regular review of
the portfolios that leads to informed decisions on the allocation of assets in the most efficient and value-accretive way in order to
achieve IAG's strategic objectives. Consideration of both current and future value is critical in the process. Portfolio management
can involve the acquisition or divestment of other entities, for which IAG has implemented a merger & acquisitions framework to
help ensure the associated risks are appropriately managed. Strategic risk mitigation is further enhanced by the accountabilities of
the Customer Labs function operated under the Chief Customer Officer. This function ensures IAG is accessing data-driven
customer insights and reacting to such through the innovation of products and services.
C. INSURANCE RISK
Insurance risk arises from:
inadequate or inappropriate underwriting;
unforeseen, unknown or unintended liabilities that may eventuate;
inadequate or inappropriate claims management including reserving; and
insurance concentration risk (i.e. by locality, segment factor, or distribution).
A fundamental part of IAG's overall risk management approach is the effective governance and management of the risks that affect
the amount, timing and certainty of cash flows arising from insurance contracts. The level of insurance risk accepted by IAG is
formally documented in its Insurance Business Licences, which are issued to each operating division. The Insurance Business
Licence is prepared by the Group Chief Underwriting Officer in consultation with the customer-facing divisions and is approved by
the Group CEO. The Insurance Business Licences are reviewed annually or more frequently if required. In addition to Insurance
Business Licences, insurance risk is also managed through the implementation of the insurance risk framework and supporting
Insurance Risk Principles.
I. Acceptance and pricing of risk
IAG adopts a disciplined approach to the underwriting of risks, rather than a premium volume or market share oriented approach.
IAG believes this approach provides the greatest long-term likelihood of being able to meet the objectives of all stakeholders,
including policyholders, regulators and shareholders. Significant underwriting and pricing expertise, coupled with data and
analytics capability, allow IAG to effectively underwrite policies to the desired level of risk.
The underwriting by IAG of large numbers of less than fully correlated individual risks, predominantly short-tail business, across a
range of classes of insurance business in different regions reduces the variability in overall claims experience over time. A risk still
remains that the actual amount of claims paid is different to the amount estimated at the time an insurance product was designed
and priced. IAG's effective claims management and provisioning, reinsurance and capital management further mitigate the impact
of this risk.
As referenced above, business divisions underwrite within set criteria as contained in the Insurance Business Licence. Maximum
limits are set for the acceptance of risk both on an individual insurance contract basis and for classes of business and specific risk
groupings.
Management information systems are maintained to provide up to date, reliable data on the risks to which the business is exposed
at any point in time. Statistical models that combine historical and projected data (pricing, claims and market conditions) are used
to calculate premiums and monitor claim patterns for each class of business.
II. Claims management and provisioning
Once an incident has occurred, initial claim estimates are managed by claims officers with the requisite degree of experience and
competence with the assistance, where appropriate, of a loss adjustor or other party with specialist knowledge of specific incidents.
These case estimates are used to form part of the basis of the claims provisions. It is IAG's intention to respond to and settle all
valid claims quickly whenever possible and to pay claims fairly, based on policyholders' full entitlements. Efforts are made,
including plain language policy terms, to ensure there is no misalignment between policyholders' perceived benefits when a policy
is initially sold and their actual entitlement when a claim is made.
Claims provisions are established using actuarial valuation models, including a risk margin to cover inherent uncertainty in the
ultimate cost of claims, to ensure adequate capital is allocated to settle claims that have occurred. Refer to Note 2.2 for further
details.
III. Concentrations of insurance risk
Each year IAG sets its tolerance for concentration risk through the use of various models to estimate IAG's maximum exposure to
potential natural disasters and other catastrophes. IAG mitigates its exposure to concentrations of insurance risk by holding a
portfolio diversified into many classes of business across different regions and by the utilisation of reinsurance, taking into account
the cost of reinsurance and capital efficiency. The reinsurance cover limits IAG's financial exposure to a single event with a given
probability, and also protects capital. The catastrophe reinsurance cover purchased affects the Insurance Concentration Risk
Charge (ICRC) in the APRA capital calculation.
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Concentration risk is particularly relevant in the case of catastrophes, usually natural disasters including earthquakes, bushfires,
hailstorms, tropical storms and high winds, which generally result in a concentration of policyholders being impacted by the same
event. This aggregation of multiple claims arising from a single event creates the most material financial loss potential in the
Group. IAG is also exposed to certain large man-made catastrophic events such as industrial accidents and building fires.
Catastrophe losses are an inherent risk of the general insurance industry that contribute to potentially material year-to-year
fluctuations in the results of operations and financial position. The nature and level of catastrophes in any period cannot be
predicted accurately but can be estimated through the utilisation of predictive models. IAG actively monitors its aggregate
exposure to catastrophe losses in all regions and limits exposure in regions that are subject to high levels of natural perils. Specific
processes for monitoring identified key concentrations are set out below:
RISK
An accumulation of risks arising from a
natural peril/catastrophe
SOURCE OF CONCENTRATION
Insured property concentrations
RISK MANAGEMENT MEASURES
Accumulation risk modelling and
reinsurance protection
A large property loss
Fire or accident affecting one building or a
group of adjacent buildings
Maximum per risk acceptance limits,
property risk grading and reinsurance
protection
Multiple liability retentions being
involved in the same event
Response by a multitude of policies to the
one event
Purchase of reinsurance clash protection
The tables below provide an analysis of gross written premium from continuing operations by both region and product, which
demonstrates the diversity of IAG's operations and its relatively limited exposure to additional risks associated with long-tail classes
of business (where there is increased uncertainty of the ultimate cost of claims due to the additional period of time to settlement):
a. REGION
Australia
New Zealand
b. PRODUCT
Motor
Home
Short-tail commercial
Compulsory Third Party (motor liability)
Liability
Other short-tail
Workers' compensation
2019
%
2018
%
78
22
100
32
29
22
7
6
1
3
100
79
21
100
32
29
22
7
6
1
3
100
D. REINSURANCE RISK
Reinsurance risk is defined as the risk of loss as a result of:
lack of capacity in the reinsurance market;
insufficient or inappropriate reinsurance coverage;
inadequate or inappropriate reinsurance recovery management;
reinsurance arrangements not being legally binding; and
reinsurance concentration.
IAG's reinsurance program is an important part of its overall approach to risk and capital management. It is used to limit exposure
to large single claims as well as an accumulation of claims that arise from the same or similar events in order to stabilise earnings
and protect capital resources. The ReMS outlines IAG's reinsurance principles, including the requirement that reinsurance
retention for catastrophe must not exceed 4% of gross earned premium.
IAG purchases catastrophe reinsurance protection to at least the greater of:
a 1-in-250 year return period for earthquake loss calculated on a whole-of-portfolio basis for Australia; and
a 1-in-1000 year return period for earthquake loss calculated on a whole-of-portfolio basis for New Zealand.
This is a more conservative view than APRA’s prescribed minimum approach of 1-in-200 year return period loss calculated on a
whole-of-portfolio, all perils basis.
Dynamic financial analysis modelling is used to determine the optimal level at which reinsurance should be purchased for capital
efficiency, compared with the cost and benefits of covers available in the market.
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The amount of reinsurance purchased is determined by reference to the modelled probable maximum loss (PML). Natural perils
are inherently uncertain, which presents model risk. As a result, the loss from an actual event could exceed the modelled PML.
To facilitate the reinsurance process, manage counterparty exposure and create economies of scale, IAG has established a
centralised reinsurance model across its operations. This is via captive reinsurance entities in Singapore and Labuan and a
reinsurance department (or virtual captive) in Australia, collectively referred to as IAG Reinsurance. IAG Reinsurance acts as the
interface between the external providers of reinsurance capital and the operating business divisions.
The use of reinsurance introduces credit risk. The management of credit risk includes the monitoring of reinsurers’ credit ratings
and controlling total exposures to limit counterparty default risk which is further explained in the financial risk section. IAG adopts
a sound underwriting approach to the reinsurance program through the expertise provided by IAG Reinsurance. Retained
exposures sit within the Board risk appetite and appropriate capital is maintained.
I. Current reinsurance program
The external reinsurance program consists of a combination of the following reinsurance arrangements:
32.5% whole-of-account quota share arrangements;
a Group catastrophe cover which is placed in line with the strategy of buying to the level of at least a 1-in-250 year earthquake
event on a whole-of-portfolio basis. IAG's catastrophe reinsurance protection runs to a calendar year and operates on an
excess of loss basis, with IAG retaining the first $250 million ($169 million post-quota share) of each loss. It covers all
territories in which IAG operates. The limit of catastrophe cover purchased effective 1 January 2019 was $9 billion placed to
67.5%. In a very extreme loss event scenario, IAG could potentially incur a net loss greater than the retention. IAG holds
capital to mitigate the impact of this possibility;
an aggregate sideways cover which protects against a frequency of attritional event losses in Australia, New Zealand and Asia,
and operates below the Group catastrophe cover;
excess of loss reinsurances which provide 'per risk' protection for retained exposures of the commercial property and
engineering businesses in Australia, New Zealand and Asia;
excess of loss reinsurance for all casualty portfolios including Compulsory Third Party (CTP), public liability, workers’
compensation and home owners warranty products;
quota share protection for agency-distributed financial lines products;
quota share protection for cyber;
excess of loss reinsurance for all marine portfolios;
excess of loss reinsurance cover (stop loss) for retained natural peril losses;
crop quota share and stop loss;
adverse development cover (ADC) and quota share protection on the CTP portfolio;
ADC for the February 2011 Canterbury earthquake event; and
ADC for policies issued prior to 31 December 2015 covering IAG’s exposure to asbestos relating to legacy general liability
and/or workers’ compensation policies.
E. FINANCIAL RISK
Financial risk is defined as the risk of:
adverse movements in market prices (foreign exchange, equities, credit spreads, interest rates etc) or inappropriate
concentration within the investment funds;
a counterparty failing to meet its obligations (credit risk);
inadequate liquidity; or
inappropriate capital management.
Key aspects of the processes established by IAG to monitor and mitigate financial risks include:
the Board Risk and Audit Committees with Non-Executive Directors as members;
the Asset and Liability Committee (ALCo) comprising key Executives with relevant oversight responsibilities;
value at risk analysis and position limits which are regularly monitored, and monthly stress testing which is undertaken to
estimate the impact of adverse market movements;
maintenance of an approved Group Credit Risk Policy, Group Liquidity Policy, Group Foreign Exchange Policy and Group
Investment Policy;
Board-approved Strategic Asset Allocation setting out the overall structure of the investments strategy – asset classes, ranges
on asset class exposures and broad limits on active management such as duration limits;
capital management activities – for further details refer to the capital management section (IV) of this note; and
implementation of a Derivatives Risk Management Statement that considers the controls in the use of derivatives and sets out
the permissible use of derivatives in relation to investment strategies.
I. Market risk
a. FOREIGN EXCHANGE RISK
IAG operates internationally and is exposed to foreign exchange risk from various activities conducted in the normal course of
business. Foreign exchange exposure is managed by the IAG Capital Markets function.
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The key foreign exchange risk exposures arise from the fluctuation in spot exchange rates between the items denominated in
currency other than the Group's functional currency (Australian dollar), which causes the amount of the items to vary. Mitigation
strategies are set out below:
EXPOSURE
Net investment in foreign operations that have a functional currency other than the
Australian dollar (translation of financial position recognised directly in equity and
translation of financial performance recognised in profit or loss).
RISK MANAGEMENT MEASURES
Designated hedging instruments – forward
foreign exchange contracts (derivatives).
Interest-bearing liabilities denominated in currencies other than the Australian dollar.Some designated as hedging instruments
Insurance liabilities denominated in currencies other than the Australian dollar
(directly recognised in profit or loss).
Investments denominated in currencies other than the Australian dollar (directly
recognised in profit or loss).
where the currency matches the functional
currency of investments in foreign
operations.
Some assets backing technical reserves are
held in the same currency as the related
insurance liabilities, mitigating any net
foreign exchange exposure.
Designated economic hedging instruments –
forward foreign exchange contracts
(derivatives).
When all relevant criteria are met, the designated hedging instruments noted above will effectively reduce the impact of foreign
exchange gains and losses recorded in the foreign currency translation reserve during the period. The Group adopts a policy of
targeting between 50% and 100% of the foreign exchange risk exposures associated with net investments in foreign operations
(excluding intangible assets for consolidated entities) through designated hedging instruments. For the foreign exchange risk on its
investment portfolio, the Group adopts a policy to target a 100% economic hedge.
The table below provides information regarding the impact on the measurement of net investments in foreign operations held at
reporting date of an instantaneous 10% depreciation of the Australian dollar compared with selected currencies on equity, net of
related derivatives. An appreciation of the Australian dollar would broadly have the opposite impact.
IMPACT OF 10% DEPRECIATION OF AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR
Net investments in foreign operations and related hedge arrangements
New Zealand dollar
Malaysian ringgit
Other currencies where considered significant
2019
$m
Impact
directly to
equity
2018
$m
Impact
directly to
equity
56
13
8
77
63
18
5
86
The sensitivity analysis demonstrates the effect of a change in one key assumption while other assumptions remain unchanged
(isolated exchange rate movements).
b. PRICE RISK
IAG has exposure to equity price risk through its investments in equities (both directly and through certain trusts), debt/equity
hybrids, hedge funds and the use of derivative contracts. The impact on the measurement of the investments held at reporting
date of a change in broad equity markets by +10% or -10% on profit before tax, net of related derivatives, is shown in the table
below:
IMPACT OF CHANGE IN EQUITY VALUE
Investments – equity, debt/equity hybrids and trust securities and related equity derivatives
2019
$m
Impact to
profit
90
(88)
2018
$m
Impact to
profit
108
(105)
+10%
-10%
Investments in equities, debt/equity hybrids, trust securities and related equity derivatives are all measured at fair value through
profit or loss, there is no direct impact of a change in market prices on equity.
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c. INTEREST RATE RISK
Fixed interest rate assets and liabilities are exposed to changes in market value derived from mark-to-market revaluations.
Financial assets and liabilities with floating interest rates create cash flow variability.
IAG's interest rate risk arises primarily from fluctuations in the valuation of investments in fixed interest-bearing securities
recognised at fair value and from the underwriting of general insurance contracts, which creates exposure to the risk that interest
rate movements materially impact the fair value of the insurance liabilities (the insurance liabilities are discounted with reference
to the government yields). Movements in interest rates should have minimal impact on the insurance profit or loss due to IAG's
policy of investing in assets backing insurance liabilities principally in fixed interest securities that are closely matched to the
duration of the insurance liabilities (period to settlement). Therefore, movements in the fair value measurement of the assets
broadly offset the impact of movements in the insurance liabilities from changes in interest rates.
The impact on the measurement of investments in fixed interest-bearing securities held at reporting date of a change in interest
rates by +1% or -1% on profit before tax, net of related derivatives, is shown in the following table. The sensitivity analysis provided
demonstrates the effect of a change in interest rates only, whilst other assumptions remain unchanged. As investments in fixed
interest-bearing securities are measured at fair value through profit or loss, there is no direct impact from an interest rate change
on equity.
IMPACT OF CHANGE IN INTEREST RATES
Investments – interest-bearing securities and related interest rate derivatives
2019
$m
Impact to
profit
(133)
141
2018
$m
Impact to
profit
(159)
167
+1%
-1%
Refer to Note 2.2 for details of the impact on the net outstanding claims liabilities before income tax to changes in key actuarial
assumptions, including movements in discount rates.
II. Credit risk
Concentrations of credit risk exist where a number of counterparties have similar economic characteristics. IAG's credit risk arises
predominantly from investment activities, reinsurance activities, premium debtors, OTC derivatives (currency forwards) and dealings
with other intermediaries. IAG maintains a credit risk appetite, which is approved by the Board, and a Group Credit Risk Policy that
is consistent with the Board's risk appetite. The policy outlines the framework and procedures in place to ensure an adequate and
appropriate level of monitoring and management of credit quality throughout IAG, with the Capital Markets function responsible for
implementation. IAG maintains sufficiently diverse credit exposures to avoid a concentration charge being added to the regulatory
capital requirement.
The maximum exposure to credit risk loss as at reporting date is the carrying amount of the investments on the balance sheet as
they are measured at fair value. For the in-scope receivable balances, maximum exposure to credit risk is considered on initial
measurement of the asset, where lifetime expected credit losses are taken into account and provided for where required. Refer to
Note 2.6 for further details.
a. INVESTMENTS
IAG is exposed to credit risk from investments in third parties, for example debt or similar securities issued by those companies. At
the reporting date, there are material concentrations of credit risk to the banking sector, in particular the four major Australian
banks. The credit risk relating to investments is regularly monitored and assessed, with maximum exposures limited by credit
rating and counterparty. Sovereign securities denominated in the functional currency are considered risk free and are
unconstrained. The assets backing insurance liabilities of $5,950 million (2018: $6,356 million) include predominantly high credit
quality investments, such as government securities and other investment grade securities, which reduce the risk of default.
The following table provides information regarding the credit risk relating to the interest-bearing investments based on Standard &
Poor’s counterparty credit ratings, which demonstrates the very strong overall credit quality of IAG's investment book:
CREDIT RATING OF INTEREST-BEARING INVESTMENTS
AAA
AA
A
BBB
Below BBB and unrated
2019
$m
3,288
3,626
250
886
654
8,704
2018
$m
3,520
3,514
482
1,264
388
9,168
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b. REINSURANCE RECOVERIES ON PAID CLAIMS
Reinsurance arrangements mitigate insurance risk but expose IAG to credit risk. Reinsurance is placed with counterparties
(primarily reinsurance companies) based on an evaluation of their financial strength, terms of coverage and price. At the reporting
date, there are material concentrations of credit risk in relation to reinsurance recoverables, in particular to large global reinsurers.
IAG has clearly defined policies for the approval and management of credit risk in relation to reinsurers. IAG monitors the financial
condition of its reinsurers on an ongoing basis and periodically reviews the reinsurers’ ability to fulfil their obligations under
respective existing and future reinsurance contracts. Some of the reinsurers are domiciled outside the jurisdictions in which IAG
operates, so there is the potential for additional risk such as country risk and transfer risk.
It is IAG policy to only deal with reinsurers with credit ratings of at least Standard & Poor’s BBB+ (or other rating agency equivalent)
without collateralisation, other than a mandatory placement to meet local regulatory requirements. Where the credit rating of a
reinsurer falls below the required quality during the period of risk a contractual right to replace the counterparty exists. Some of
the reinsurance protection is purchased on a ‘collateralised’ basis, where counterparties either deposit funds equivalent to their
participation (trust or loss deposits) or provide other forms of collateral (letters of credit).
The following table provides IAG's exposure to reinsurance recoveries receivable on the outstanding claims balance, excluding other
recoveries, by counterparty credit rating (Standard & Poor's) and the secured collateral:
CREDIT RATING OF REINSURANCE RECOVERIES ON OUTSTANDING CLAIMS
AA
A
BBB and below
Total
2019
$m % of total
90
10
-
100
4,081
470
6
4,557
2018
$m % of total
89
11
-
100
3,667
456
11
4,134
Of these, approximately $1,128 million (2018: $1,025 million) is secured directly as follows, reducing the credit risk:
deposits held in trust: $82 million (2018: $23 million);
letters of credit: $1,045 million (2018: $1,000 million); and
loss deposits: $1 million (2018: $2 million).
An ageing analysis for reinsurance recoveries on paid claims is provided below:
2019
Reinsurance recoveries on paid claims
2018
Reinsurance recoveries on paid claims
NOT OVERDUE
$m
76
70
<30 days
$m
OVERDUE
30-120 days
$m
>120 days
$m
1
8
3
3
2
11
TOTAL
$m
82
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c. PREMIUM RECEIVABLE
The majority of the premium receivable balance relates to policies which are paid on a monthly instalment basis. The late payment
of amounts due under such arrangements allows for the cancellation of the related insurance contract eliminating both the credit
risk and insurance risk for the unpaid amounts. Upon cancellation of a policy the outstanding premium receivable and revenue is
reversed. IAG is also exposed to the credit risk associated with brokers and other intermediaries when premium is collected via
these intermediaries. IAG’s exposure is regularly monitored by ALCo with reference to aggregated exposure, credit rating, internal
credit limits and ageing of receivables by counterparty. Ageing analysis for premium receivable is provided below, with amounts
aged according to their original due date, demonstrating IAG's limited exposure:
NOT OVERDUE
$m
3,152
(3)
3,149
2,981
(3)
2,978
<30 days
$m
OVERDUE
30-120 days
$m
>120 days
$m
276
(3)
273
315
(3)
312
295
(8)
287
278
(7)
271
61
(23)
38
48
(20)
28
TOTAL
$m
3,784
(37)
3,747
3,622
(33)
3,589
2019
Premium receivable
Provision for impairment
2018
Premium receivable
Provision for impairment
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III. Liquidity risk
IAG's liquidity position is derived from operating cash flows, access to liquidity through related bodies corporate and interest-
bearing liabilities (with some denominated in different currencies and with different maturities). IAG complies with its liquidity risk
management practices, which include a Group policy, and has the framework and procedures in place to ensure an adequate and
appropriate level of monitoring and management of liquidity.
a. OUTSTANDING CLAIMS LIABILITY AND INVESTMENTS
Underwriting insurance contracts exposes IAG to liquidity risk through the obligation to make payment for claims of unknown
amounts on unknown dates. The assets backing insurance liabilities can generally be readily sold or exchanged for cash to settle
claims and are managed in accordance with the policy of broadly matching the overall maturity profile to the estimated pattern of
claim payments.
A maturity analysis is provided below of the estimated net discounted outstanding claims liability (based on the remaining term to
payment at the reporting date) and the investments that have a fixed term (provided by expected maturity). The timing of future
claim payments is inherently uncertain. Actual maturities may differ from expected maturities because certain counterparties have
the right to call or prepay certain obligations with or without penalties.
MATURITY ANALYSIS
Floating interest rate (at call)
Within 1 year or less
Within 1 to 2 years
Within 2 to 5 years
Over 5 years
Total
NET DISCOUNTED
OUTSTANDING CLAIMS
LIABILITY
2018
$m
-
2,446
920
1,200
422
4,988
2019
$m
-
2,212
726
1,111
468
4,517
INVESTMENTS
2018
$m
755
1,607
773
2,656
3,377
9,168
2019
$m
1,399
1,073
165
2,460
3,607
8,704
b. INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES
The following table provides information about the residual maturity periods of the interest-bearing liabilities of a capital nature
based on the contractual maturity dates of cash flows:
CARRYING
VALUE
$m
2,089
1,974
MATURITY DATES OF CONTRACTUAL UNDISCOUNTED CASH FLOWS
Within 1
year 1 - 2 years 2 - 5 years
$m
$m
$m
-
83
83
-
91
91
-
83
83
-
91
91
-
249
249
-
274
274
Over 5
years
$m
1,135
-
1,135
1,020
-
1,020
Perpetual
$m
954
-
954
954
-
954
Total
$m
2,089
415
2,504
1,974
456
2,430
2019
Principal repayments(1)
Contractual interest payments(1)
Total contractual undiscounted payments
2018
Principal repayments(1)
Contractual interest payments(1)
Total contractual undiscounted payments
(1)
All of the liabilities have call, reset or conversion dates which occur prior to any contractual maturity. Detailed descriptions of the instruments are provided in Note 4.1.
The contractual interest payments are undiscounted and calculated based on underlying fixed interest rates or prevailing market floating rates as applicable at the
reporting date. Interest payments have not been included beyond five years.
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IV. Capital management risk
IAG's capital management strategy plays a central role in managing risk to create shareholder value whilst meeting the objective of
maintaining an appropriate level of capital to protect policyholders' and lenders' interests, and meet regulatory requirements.
IAG has a documented description of the capital management process (ICAAP) and reports annually on the operation of the ICAAP
to the Board, together with a forward-looking estimate of expected capital utilisation (as represented in IAG’s Capital Plan) and
capital resilience (ICAAP Annual Report). Adequacy of IAG's capital position is judged relative to the Board's Capital RAS, with an
internal capital model (ICM) used to assess the risks of breaching the minimum levels established in the Capital RAS. Scenario
analysis and stress testing are important adjuncts to the ICM. The amount of capital required varies according to a range of factors
including the business underwritten, extent of reinsurance and investment asset allocation.
The target level of capitalisation (risk appetite) for IAG is assessed by consideration of factors including:
the probability of financial ruin over the next three years;
the probability of falling below the APRA Prescribed Capital Amount (PCA) over the next three years;
other stakeholder perspectives on capitalisation, including rating agency capital models and associated ratings; and
domestic and international levels of capitalisation.
a. REGULATORY CAPITAL
All insurers within IAG that carry on insurance business in Australia are registered with APRA and are subject to APRA's Prudential
Standards. It is IAG's policy to ensure that each of the licenced insurers in the Group maintains an adequate capital position.
IAG's long-term target capital ranges set out below remain unchanged:
a total regulatory capital position equivalent to 1.4 to 1.6 times the PCA, compared to a regulatory requirement of 1.0 times;
and
Common Equity Tier 1 capital of 0.9 to 1.1 times the PCA, compared to a regulatory requirement of 0.6 times.
Internal policies are in place to ensure any significant deviations from the benchmarks are considered by the Board as to how any
shortfall should be made good, or any surplus utilised.
IAG uses the standardised framework detailed in the relevant prudential standards (APRA Level 2 Insurance Group requirements) to
calculate regulatory capital.
REGULATORY CAPITAL POSITION
Common Equity Tier 1 capital (CET1 capital)
Additional Tier 1 capital
Total Tier 1 capital
Tier 2 capital
Total regulatory capital
Total PCA
PCA multiple
CET1 multiple
2019
$m
3,082
569
3,651
1,330
4,981
2,354
2.12
1.31
2018
$m
3,114
624
3,738
1,280
5,018
2,468
2.03
1.26
At 30 June 2019, IAG's Insurance Concentration Risk Charge from a catastrophe event was $169 million (2018: $169 million).
Consideration is given to the operational capital needs of the business. Targeting a capital multiple above the minimum regulatory
requirement aims to ensure the ongoing strength and security of IAG, while suitably protecting policyholders and lenders.
The capital objectives are achieved through dynamic management of the balance sheet and capital mix, the use of a risk-based
capital adequacy framework that relies on explicit quantification of uncertainty or risk and the use of modelling techniques that
provide the capacity to understand the risk/return trade-off as well as valuable inputs to the capital management process. The
influences on capital, such as product mix, reinsurance program design, catastrophe exposure, investment strategy, profit margins
and capital structure, are all assessed using dynamic financial analysis modelling.
An important influence on IAG's capital level is the payment of dividends. IAG targets a dividend payout ratio, measured as a
proportion of cash earnings, within a range approved by the Board (refer to Note 4.4).
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b. CAPITAL COMPOSITION
The balance sheet capital mix at reporting date is shown in the table below:
CAPITAL MIX
Ordinary equity less goodwill and intangible assets
Interest-bearing liabilities – hybrid securities and debt
Total capitalisation
Target
%
60-70
30-40
2019
%
63.5
36.5
100.0
2018
%
65.7
34.3
100.0
F. OPERATIONAL RISK
Operational risk is defined as the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and systems or from
external events.
When controls fail, an operational risk incident can cause injury, damage to reputation, have legal or regulatory implications or can
lead to financial loss. IAG does not aim to eliminate all operational risks, but manages these by initiating an appropriate control
framework and by monitoring and managing potential risks. The Board is responsible for oversight of the operational risk
framework and approval of the Operational Risk Management Policy, and any changes to it. The Board and Group Leadership Team
believe an effective, documented and structured approach to operational risk is a key part of the broader RMF that is outlined in
IAG's RMS.
IAG's operational risk framework, inclusive of the Group Operational Risk Policy, operates within IAG's RMF. The operational risk
framework and supporting Operational Risk Policy and procedures aim to ensure that consistent governance mechanisms and
practices are in place, and that activities undertaken which involve operational risk are continually assessed and managed with
appropriate regard to the Group's RAS and the achievement of IAG's objectives. The operational risk framework is supported by
aligned frameworks, policies and procedures for key aspects of operational risk. For example, fraud and business continuity
frameworks and policies are in place as are various other operational risk policies.
Management and staff are responsible for identifying, assessing and managing operational risks in accordance with their roles and
responsibilities. IAG's Internal Audit function also reviews the effectiveness of controls and processes surrounding operational risk.
G. REGULATORY RISK AND COMPLIANCE
Regulatory Risk and Compliance is defined as the risk of legal, regulatory or reputational impacts arising from failure to manage
compliance obligations, or failure to anticipate and prepare for changes in the regulatory environment. IAG engages with regulators
and regularly monitors developments across its international operations to assess potential impacts on its ongoing ability to meet
the various regulatory requirements. In recent times, the Group has observed an increase in the frequency and scale of regulatory
reviews, particularly in relation to financial services entities in Australia. The outcomes and any additional costs associated with
these reviews and possible exposures for the Group remain uncertain.
The Final Report of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry (Royal
Commission) was released on 4 February 2019. The Final Report included 76 specific recommendations aimed at restoring trust
and improving outcomes for consumers. Several of the recommendations relate to the general insurance industry and others apply
more broadly to the financial services industry and its regulators. In principle, IAG supports the recommendations but it remains
too early to predict the nature and extent of the changes and any consequential impact the implementation of the
recommendations may have for IAG's businesses.
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4. CAPITAL STRUCTURE
SECTION INTRODUCTION
This section provides disclosures on the capital structure of IAG, which demonstrates how IAG finances its overall operations and
growth through the use of different sources of funds, including ordinary equity and debt and hybrid instruments. Reinsurance is
also an increasingly important source of long-term capital for IAG – reinsurance-specific disclosures are included in section 2
insurance disclosures.
The capital that IAG maintains provides financial security to its policyholders, whilst ensuring adherence to the capital adequacy
requirements of industry regulators. IAG also seeks to maintain, and where possible enhance, the overall diversity and efficiency
of its capital structure to support the delivery of targeted returns to shareholders. IAG measures its capital mix on a net tangible
equity basis i.e. after deduction of goodwill and intangibles, giving it strong alignment with both regulatory and rating agency
models. IAG's target is a capital mix of ordinary equity (net of goodwill and intangibles) at 60-70% and debt and hybrids at 30-40%.
NOTE 4.1 INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES
Final Maturity Date
A. COMPOSITION
I. Capital nature(1)
a. ADDITIONAL TIER 1 REGULATORY CAPITAL(2)
Reset exchangeable securities
No fixed date
Capital notes
No fixed date
b. TIER 2 REGULATORY CAPITAL
AUD subordinated convertible term notes
19 March 2040
15 June 2044
15 June 2045
NZD subordinated convertible term notes(3)
15 June 2043
II. Operational nature
Other interest-bearing liabilities
Less: capitalised transaction costs
Principal
Amount
Section
2019
Carrying
Value
$m
Fair Value
$m
Carrying
Value
$m
2018
Fair Value
$m
$550 million
B. I
$404 million
B. II
$350 million
$350 million
$450 million
B. III
B. IV
B. V
NZ$350 million B. VI
550
404
-
350
450
800
335
3
(12)
2,080
558
432
-
352
457
355
3
550
404
350
350
-
700
320
-
(14)
1,960
565
423
354
353
-
332
-
(1)
(2)
(3)
Capital instruments above cannot be reconciled to the regulatory capital section of Note 3.1 due to APRA transitional arrangements.
Instruments issued prior to 1 January 2013 are eligible for inclusion in the relevant category of regulatory capital up to limits prescribed by APRA under transitional
arrangements. Any capital that is ineligible to be included in Tier 1 capital as a consequence may be included in Tier 2 capital to the extent there is residual capacity
within Tier 2 transitional limits.
At the reporting date, the Company recognised accrued interest of $1 million (2018: $1 million) which is presented within trade and other payables.
B. SIGNIFICANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
I. Reset exchangeable securities (RES)
face value of $550 million and issued by IAG Finance (New Zealand) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, on 11
January 2005;
all remain outstanding as at the reporting date;
non-cumulative floating rate distribution payable quarterly;
distribution rate equals the sum of the three-month bank bill swap rate (BBSW) plus a margin of 4.00% per annum multiplied
by (1-tax rate);
if the distributions are not fully franked, the distribution rate is increased to compensate holders for the unfranked portion of
the distribution, subject to no payment conditions existing;
payments of distributions can only be made subject to meeting certain conditions. If no distribution is made, no dividends can
be paid and no returns of capital can be made on ordinary shares unless IAG takes certain actions; and
on a RES reset date, IAG Finance (New Zealand) Limited may convert RES into IAG ordinary shares, arrange a third party to
acquire RES for their face value or redeem RES for their face value. Conversion of RES may be requested by a holder in
connection with a reset date, or upon certain events. It is IAG's present intention to redeem RES on the next reset date (16
December 2019), subject to requisite approvals.
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II. Capital notes
face value of $404 million and issued by the Company on 22 December 2016;
all remain outstanding as at the reporting date;
non-cumulative floating rate distribution payable quarterly;
distribution rate equals the sum of the three-month BBSW plus a margin of 4.70% per annum multiplied by (1-tax rate);
if the distributions are not fully franked, the distribution rate is increased to compensate holders for the unfranked portion of
the distribution, subject to no payment conditions existing;
payments of distributions can only be made subject to meeting certain conditions. If no distribution is made, no dividends can
be paid and no returns of capital can be made on ordinary shares until the next distribution payment date;
IAG may convert, redeem or resell capital notes on 15 June 2023, or upon occurrence of certain events, subject to APRA
approval;
the capital notes are scheduled for conversion into a variable number of ordinary shares of the Company (subject to a
maximum number of 140.6 million shares) on 16 June 2025 and at each subsequent distribution payment date provided the
mandatory conversion conditions are satisfied; and
the capital notes must be converted into a variable number of IAG ordinary shares (subject to a maximum of 351.1 million
shares) or written-off if APRA determines the Company to be non-viable.
III. AUD subordinated convertible term notes due 2040
The AUD subordinated convertible term notes were issued with a face value of $350 million by Insurance Australia Limited (IAL), a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and were redeemed on 19 March 2019.
IV. AUD subordinated convertible term notes due 2044
face value of $350 million and issued by the Company on 29 March 2018;
all remain outstanding as at the reporting date;
floating interest rate equal to the three-month BBSW plus a margin of 2.10% per annum is payable quarterly;
the notes mature on 15 June 2044 unless converted or redeemed earlier, subject to rights of conversion or redemption;
IAG has an option to redeem the notes at face value between 15 June 2024 and 15 June 2025 and for certain tax and
regulatory events (in each case subject to APRA’s prior written approval);
the notes can be converted into a variable number of ordinary shares of the Company (subject to a maximum of 88.7 million
shares) at the option of holders from and including 15 June 2027 and at each subsequent interest payment date and the
maturity date of 15 June 2044; and
the notes must be converted into a variable number of ordinary shares of the Company (subject to a maximum of 221.8 million
shares) or written-off if APRA determines the Company to be non-viable.
V. AUD subordinated convertible term notes due 2045
face value of $450 million and issued by the Company on 28 March 2019;
all remain outstanding as at the reporting date;
floating interest rate equal to the three-month BBSW plus a margin of 2.35% per annum is payable quarterly;
the notes mature on 15 June 2045 unless converted or redeemed earlier, subject to rights of conversion or redemption;
IAG has an option to redeem the notes at face value between 15 June 2025 and 15 June 2026 and for certain tax and
regulatory events (in each case subject to APRA’s prior written approval);
the notes can be converted into a variable number of ordinary shares of the Company (subject to a maximum of 116.7 million
shares) at the option of holders from and including 15 June 2028 and at each subsequent interest payment date and the
maturity date of 15 June 2045; and
the notes must be converted into a variable number of ordinary shares of the Company (subject to a maximum of 291.8 million
shares) or written-off if APRA determines the Company to be non-viable.
VI. NZD subordinated convertible term notes
face value of NZ$350 million (equivalent to $332 million at date of issue) and issued by the Company on 15 June 2016;
all remain outstanding as at the reporting date;
fixed interest rate of 5.15% per annum, payable quarterly;
the notes mature on 15 June 2043 unless converted or redeemed earlier, subject to rights of conversion or redemption;
IAG has an option to redeem the notes at face value between 15 June 2022 and 15 June 2023, and for certain tax and
regulatory events (in each case subject to APRA’s prior written approval);
if the notes are not redeemed on 15 June 2022, the interest rate will become the applicable three-month bank bill benchmark
rate (BKBM) plus a margin of 2.60% per annum;
the notes can be converted into a variable number of ordinary shares of the Company (subject to a maximum of 114.0 million
shares) at the option of holders from and including 15 June 2025 and at each subsequent interest payment date and the
maturity date of 15 June 2043; and
the notes must be converted into a variable number of ordinary shares of the Company (subject to a maximum of 284.9 million
shares) or written-off if APRA determines the Company to be non-viable.
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C. RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
The interest-bearing liabilities are initially measured at fair value (net of transaction costs) and subsequently measured at
amortised cost. Based on market conditions at any point in time, the carrying value of the liabilities may not be representative of
the fair value of the liabilities.
The fair value for all interest-bearing liabilities is calculated using their quoted market price in active markets (fair value hierarchy
level 1), except for the AUD subordinated convertible notes where their fair value is calculated using their quoted market price in a
market that is considered to be lacking sufficient depth to be considered active (fair value hierarchy level 2).
NOTE 4.2 EQUITY
A. SHARE CAPITAL
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Capital return and share consolidation, including transaction costs
Balance at the end of the financial year
2019
Number of
shares in
millions
2018
Number of
shares in
millions
2019
2018
$m
$m
2,367
(56)
2,311
2,367
-
2,367
7,082
(465)
6,617
7,082
-
7,082
B. CHANGES DURING THE YEAR
On 26 November 2018, IAG completed its capital management initiative amounting to 25.0 cents per ordinary share, or $592
million, which comprised a 19.5 cents capital return and a 5.5 cents fully franked special dividend, with a share consolidation that
reduced the Company’s ordinary issued shares by 2.4%.
C. STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIP WITH BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY (BH)
As part of the strategic relationship with BH, the Company and National Indemnity Company (NICO) entered into a subscription
agreement dated 16 June 2015 (Subscription Agreement). The terms of the Subscription Agreement were released to the ASX on
16 June 2015 (attached to the Appendix 3B on that date).
I. Anti-dilution right
On entry by the Company and NICO into the Subscription Agreement, the Company granted NICO a right to maintain, by way of a
right to participate in any issue of shares or to subscribe for shares, its percentage interest in the issued share capital of the
Company (Anti-dilution Right) in respect of a diluting event which occurs or is announced after 16 June 2015.
D. NATURE AND PURPOSE OF EQUITY
I. Ordinary shares
All ordinary shares on issue are fully paid and have no par value. Ordinary shares entitle the holder to a vote at a general meeting
of the Company and to participate in the dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the Company in proportion to the number of,
and amounts paid on, the shares held.
Shares are classified as equity when there is no obligation to transfer cash or other assets to the holder. Transaction costs directly
attributable to the issue of equity instruments are shown in equity as a deduction from the proceeds, net of tax.
II. Treasury shares held in trust
To satisfy obligations under the various share-based remuneration plans, shares are generally bought on-market at or near grant
date of the relevant arrangement and are managed using in-house trusts, one for Australia and one for New Zealand, which are
controlled by IAG. The shares are measured at cost and are presented as a deduction from equity. No gain or loss is recognised in
profit or loss on the sale, cancellation or reissue of the shares. The shares are derecognised as treasury shares held in trust when
the shares vest or are released to the participant. The total number of treasury shares acquired on-market during the financial year
was 7 million (2018: 3 million) at an average price per share of $7.25 (2018: $6.20).
III. Foreign currency translation reserve
The foreign currency translation reserve records the foreign currency differences and related net investment hedge arising from the
translation of the financial position and performance of subsidiaries and investments in associates that have a functional currency
other than Australian dollars.
IV. Share-based remuneration reserve
The share-based remuneration reserve is used to recognise the fair value of equity-settled share-based remuneration obligations
issued to employees. The total amount expensed over the vesting period through the consolidated statement of comprehensive
income is calculated by reference to the fair value of the rights at grant date. The fair value of the rights is calculated at the grant
date using a Black-Scholes valuation model and Monte Carlo simulation. The volatility assumption has been set considering the
Company's historical share price. Some of the assumptions are based on historical data which is not necessarily indicative of
future trends. Reasonable changes in these assumptions would not have a material impact on the amounts recognised in the
financial statements.
The Company provides benefits to employees (including senior management and Executives) through share-based incentives to
create a link between shareholder value creation and rewarding employees, and assist with retention of key personnel. The senior
management and Executive share plan arrangements consist of two separate arrangements working together. These two
arrangements are the Deferred Award Rights Plan (DARs Plan) and Executive Performance Rights Plan (EPRs Plan). The People and
Remuneration Committee approves the participation of each individual in the plans.
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The obligations under share-based payment arrangements are covered by the on-market purchase of ordinary shares of the
Company which are held in trust. The number of shares purchased to cover each allocation of rights is determined by the trustee
based on independent actuarial advice.
NOTE 4.3 EARNINGS PER SHARE
A. REPORTING PERIOD VALUES
Continuing and discontinued operations
Basic earnings per ordinary share(1)
Diluted earnings per ordinary share(2)
Continuing operations
Basic earnings per ordinary share(1)
Diluted earnings per ordinary share(2)
2019
cents
46.26
44.58
37.45
36.44
2018
cents
39.06
38.30
40.08
39.26
(1)
(2)
The basic earnings per ordinary share is determined by dividing the profit or loss attributable to shareholders of the Parent by the weighted average number of shares
of the Parent on issue during the reporting year. The treasury shares held in trust are deducted, but earnings attributable to those shares are included.
Diluted earnings per share is determined by dividing the profit or loss attributable to shareholders of the Parent, adjusted for the finance costs of dilutive convertible
instruments, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive potential ordinary shares, primarily as a result of debt instruments that possess a
conversion feature.
B. RECONCILIATION OF EARNINGS USED IN CALCULATING EARNINGS PER SHARE
Profit attributable to shareholders of the Parent which is used in calculating basic and diluted
earnings per share
Finance costs of convertible securities, net of tax
Profit attributable to shareholders of the Parent which is used in calculating diluted earnings
per share
Profit from continuing operations attributable to shareholders of the Parent
Profit/(loss) from discontinued operations attributable to shareholders of the Parent
C. RECONCILIATION OF WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF ORDINARY SHARES
USED IN CALCULATING EARNINGS PER SHARE
Weighted average number of ordinary shares on issue (adjusted for treasury shares held in trust)
used in the calculation of basic earnings per share
Weighted average number of dilutive potential ordinary shares relating to:
Convertible securities
Unvested share-based remuneration rights supported by treasury shares held in trust
2019
$m
1,076
47
1,123
871
205
2018
$m
923
38
961
947
(24)
2019
Number of
shares in
millions
2018
Number of
shares in
millions
2,326
2,363
188
5
2,519
142
4
2,509
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NOTE 4.4 DIVIDENDS
A. ORDINARY SHARES
2019 interim dividend paid on 20 March 2019 (2018: 2018 interim
dividend) fully franked based on a tax rate of 30%
Special dividend paid on 26 November 2018 fully franked based on a
tax rate of 30%
2018 final dividend paid on 27 September 2018 (2018: 2017 final
dividend) fully franked based on a tax rate of 30%(1)
Cents per
share
12.0
5.5
20.0
2019
$m
277
130
473
880
Cents per
share
14.0
-
20.0
2018
$m
330
-
473
803
B. DIVIDEND NOT RECOGNISED AT REPORTING DATE
2019 final dividend 70% franked (2018: 2018 final dividend fully
franked) based on a tax rate of 30% to be paid on 30 September 2019(1)
20.0
462
20.0
474
(1)
Of the total 2018 final dividend declared of $474 million, right and entitlement of $1 million (2017 final dividend: $1 million) to dividends on unallocated treasury
shares was waived during the year by the trustee of the IAG Share and Rights Plans Trust.
C. DIVIDEND FRANKING AMOUNT
Franking credits available for subsequent financial periods based on a
tax rate of 30%
2019
$m
-
2018
$m
100
IAG’s franking credit balance has reduced in recent years, owing to past capital management measures and the move to a higher
dividend payout policy. The consolidated amounts above are calculated from the balance of the franking account as at the end of
the reporting period, adjusted for franking credits that will arise from the settlement, after the end of the reporting date, of tax-
related balances and the franking credits that will be utilised for dividends determined but not recognised at the reporting date.
The Company, immediately after payment of the final dividend (70% franked), will have no further franking credits available for
distribution.
D. DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT
A Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) operates which allows shareholders with ordinary shares to elect to receive their dividend
entitlement in the form of ordinary shares of the Company. The price of DRP shares is the VWAP, less a discount if determined by
the Directors, calculated over the pricing period (which is at least five trading days) as determined by the Directors for each
dividend payment date.
A copy of the terms and conditions for the DRP is available at www.iag.com.au/shareholder-centre/dividends/reinvestment.
The DRP for the 2019 interim dividend paid on 20 March 2019 was settled with the on-market purchase of 7.0 million shares
priced at $7.37 per share (based on a VWAP for 10 trading days from 18 February 2019 to 1 March 2019 inclusive, with no
discount applied).
E. RESTRICTIONS THAT MAY LIMIT THE PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS
There are currently no restrictions on the payment of dividends by the Parent other than:
the payment of dividends is subject to the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 and IAG's constitution;
the payment of dividends generally being limited to profits, subject to ongoing solvency obligations, and under the APRA Level
2 Insurance Group supervision requirements, IAG is required to obtain approval from APRA before payment of dividends on
ordinary shares that exceed the Group’s after tax earnings as defined by APRA; and
no dividends can be paid and no returns of capital can be made on ordinary shares if distributions are not paid on the capital
notes or reset exchangeable securities, unless certain actions are taken by IAG. For further details, refer to Note 4.1.
F. RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
Provision for dividends is made in respect of ordinary shares where the dividends are declared on or before the reporting date, but
have not yet been distributed at that date.
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NOTE 4.5 DERIVATIVES
A. REPORTING DATE POSITIONS
2019
2018
Notional
contract
amount
$m
Fair value
asset
$m
Fair value
liability
$m
Notional
contract
amount
$m
Fair value
asset
$m
Fair value
liability
$m
I. Net investment hedges (hedge accounting applied)
Forward foreign exchange contracts
II. Investment-related derivatives (derivatives without hedge accounting applied)
-
Bond futures
-
Share price index futures
Forward foreign exchange contracts
20
III. Treasury-related derivatives (derivatives without hedge accounting applied)
7
Forward foreign exchange contracts
11
Interest rate swaps
2,781
(144)
3,845
1,033
535
788
4
(5)
1,223
11
-
-
(15)
(5)
(2)
2,559
(28)
3,394
754
320
-
-
-
6
1
(15)
-
-
(53)
(8)
-
All derivative contracts are expected to be settled within 12 months, except for interest rate swaps.
B. RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
Derivatives are initially recognised at trade date at fair value, which is determined by reference to current market quotes or
generally accepted valuation principles. The investment-related derivatives are presented together with the underlying investments
or as payables when the fair value is negative. The treasury-related derivatives are presented as receivables when the fair value is
positive or as payables when the fair value is negative.
I. Hedge accounting
Hedge accounting may be applied to derivatives designated as hedging instruments provided certain criteria are met. At the
inception of a hedge relationship, the Group formally designates and documents the hedge relationship to which it wishes to apply
hedge accounting and the risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge.
Previously under AASB 139, the documentation includes identification of the hedging instrument, the hedged item or transaction,
the nature of the risk being hedged and how the Group will assess the effectiveness of changes in the hedging instrument’s fair
value in offsetting the exposure to changes in the hedged item’s fair value or cash flows attributable to the hedged risk. Such
hedges are expected to be highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in fair value or cash flows and are assessed on an
ongoing basis to determine that they actually have been highly effective throughout the financial reporting periods for which they
were designated.
Beginning 1 July 2018 on transition to AASB 9, the documentation includes identification of the hedging instrument, the hedged
item, the nature of the risk being hedged and how the Group will assess whether the hedging relationship meets the hedge
effectiveness requirements (including the analysis of sources of hedge ineffectiveness and how the hedge ratio is determined). A
hedging relationship qualifies for hedge accounting if it meets all of the following effectiveness requirements:
there is ‘an economic relationship’ between the hedged item and the hedging instrument;
the effect of credit risk does not ‘dominate the value changes’ that result from that economic relationship; and
the hedge ratio of the hedging relationship is the same as that resulting from the quantity of the hedged item that the Group
actually hedges and the quantity of the hedging instrument that the Group actually uses to hedge that quantity of hedged item.
On transition to AASB 9, the measurement of derivatives designated as hedging instruments has remained unchanged. Refer to
Note 8.5 for further details.
Hedge of net investments in foreign operations
The foreign currency exposures arising on translation of net investments in foreign operations are hedged (net investment hedge)
using the spot element of forward exchange contracts and the designation of certain foreign currency borrowings as hedging
instruments. The fair value is determined using observable inputs (level 2 in the fair value hierarchy).
There is an economic relationship between the hedged items and the hedging instruments as the net investment creates a
translation risk that will match the foreign exchange risk on the spot element of the forward exchange contracts and the foreign
currency borrowings. The Group has established a hedge ratio of 1:1 as the underlying risk of the hedging instruments is identical
to the hedged risk component. Any hedge ineffectiveness may arise when the exposure to the underlying net investment in the
foreign operation falls below the notional amount of the forward exchange contracts and the amount of borrowings designated as
net investment hedging instruments.
Any gain or loss on the net investment hedges relating to the effective portion of the hedge is recognised in equity, while the gain or
loss relating to the ineffective portion is immediately recognised in profit or loss. Gains and losses accumulated in the equity
reserve are recognised in profit or loss upon the disposal of the foreign operation.
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Details of IAG’s activities in relation to hedges in its foreign operations against foreign currency movements are as follows:
Change in fair
value of items
for
ineffectiveness
assessment
$m
I. Net investment hedges (hedge accounting applied)
Forward foreign exchange contracts
28
2019
Balance in
foreign currency
translation
reserve
$m
349
Change in fair
value of items
for
ineffectiveness
assessment
$m
(16)
2018
Balance in
foreign currency
translation
reserve
$m
377
During the year, IAG recognised $nil (2018: $nil) gain or loss due to ineffectiveness on derivative instruments designated as net
investment hedges in the profit or loss.
II. Derivatives without hedge accounting applied
For derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting, the changes in fair value are immediately recognised in profit or loss.
Transaction costs for purchases of derivatives are expensed as incurred.
The fair value of the bond futures and share price index futures are measured using a quoted price in an active market (level 1 in
the fair value hierarchy), whilst the fair value of the interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts are determined
using observable inputs (level 2 in the fair value hierarchy).
5. OTHER BALANCE SHEET DISCLOSURES
SECTION INTRODUCTION
This section provides disclosures on other components of IAG's financial position, including:
Goodwill and intangible assets – these balances primarily relate to the difference between the total consideration paid and
the net tangible assets acquired in relation to past business acquisitions as well as internally developed capitalised software.
These assets support the generation of future earnings and are subject to impairment testing, with finite useful life intangible
assets also subject to amortisation. For example, an impairment will arise if future earnings can no longer support the
carrying value of the assets in question.
Income tax – the note summarises both the comprehensive income (profit or loss and other comprehensive income) and
balance sheet items related to income tax. The profit or loss disclosure includes a reconciliation between the income tax
expense reported and the prima facie amount when applying the Australian company tax rate (30%). The balance sheet
disclosure focuses on deferred tax balances, which arise due to timing differences between the accounting treatment of
taxable income or expenses and the treatment adopted by the relevant tax authority. For example, IAG recognises a deferred
tax asset in relation to the earthquake losses incurred by its New Zealand operations since the 2011 financial year. This
asset is expected to unwind over time as the tax benefit recognised for accounting purposes is used to offset future taxable
income.
Provisions – this balance primarily includes employee-related costs, for example an annual leave entitlement representing
amounts owing to employees at the balance date based on past service.
NOTE 5.1 GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
SOFTWARE
DEVELOPMENT
EXPENDITURE
GOODWILL
DISTRIBUTION
CHANNELS
CUSTOMER
RELATIONSHIPS
BRANDS AND
OTHER
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
TOTAL
$m
2,863
-
2,863
2,875
20
(61)
-
29
2,863
756
(644)
112
121
43
-
(52)
-
112
156
(151)
5
36
-
(3)
(29)
1
5
180
(149)
31
65
-
(9)
(25)
-
31
112
4,067
(25)
87
(969)
3,098
86
-
(1)
-
2
87
3,183
63
(74)
(106)
32
3,098
2019
A. COMPOSITION
Cost
Accumulated amortisation and
impairment
Balance at the end of the financial year
B. RECONCILIATION OF MOVEMENTS
Balance at the beginning of the financial
year
Additions acquired and developed
Disposal through sale of businesses
Amortisation
Net foreign exchange movements
Balance at the end of the financial year
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2018
C. COMPOSITION
Cost
Accumulated amortisation and
impairment
Balance at the end of the financial year
D. RECONCILIATION OF MOVEMENTS
Balance at the beginning of the financial
year
Additions acquired and developed
Disposal through sale of businesses
Net movement in discontinued
operations
Transfers to assets held for sale
Amortisation
Amortisation and impairment charged to
discontinued operations
Net foreign exchange movements
Balance at the end of the financial year
SOFTWARE
DEVELOPMENT
EXPENDITURE
GOODWILL
DISTRIBUTION
CHANNELS
CUSTOMER
RELATIONSHIPS
BRANDS AND
OTHER
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
TOTAL
$m
2,875
-
2,875
2,974
-
(15)
-
(62)
-
-
(22)
2,875
868
(747)
121
99
81
-
2
(3)
(58)
(1)
1
121
156
(120)
36
66
-
-
-
-
(29)
-
(1)
36
190
(125)
65
90
3
(1)
-
-
(25)
-
(2)
65
124
4,213
(38)
86
(1,030)
3,183
103
-
-
(1)
-
-
(14)
(2)
86
3,332
84
(16)
1
(65)
(112)
(15)
(26)
3,183
E. IMPAIRMENT
An impairment charge is recognised in profit or loss when the carrying value of the asset, or Cash Generating Unit (CGU), exceeds
the calculated recoverable amount. The impairment charge for goodwill cannot be subsequently reversed, whereas for identified
intangibles the charge can be reversed where estimates used to determine the recoverable amount have changed. For assets with
indefinite useful lives, which include goodwill, the recoverability of the carrying value of the assets is reviewed for impairment at
each reporting date, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it might be impaired. The carrying
amounts of intangible assets with finite useful lives are reviewed at each reporting date by determining whether there is an
indication that the carrying values may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the asset is tested for impairment.
I. Impairment testing of goodwill
For the purpose of impairment testing goodwill is allocated to CGUs. The recoverable amount of goodwill is determined by value-in-
use calculations, which estimate the present value of future cash flows by using a post-tax discount rate that reflects current
market assessment of the risks specific to the CGUs. The carrying value of identified intangible assets is deducted from the value
generated from the cash flow projections to arrive at a recoverable value for goodwill which is then compared with the carrying
value of goodwill. Where an impairment is determined, impairment losses relating to CGUs are allocated first to reduce goodwill
and then to other CGU assets on a pro-rata basis.
Goodwill is allocated to the following CGUs:
Australian Consumer
Australian Business
Australia
New Zealand
2019
$m
774
1,421
2,195
668
2,863
2018
$m
756
1,479
2,235
640
2,875
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The following describes the key assumptions on which management based its cash flow projections to undertake the impairment
testing:
Cash flow forecasts are based on ten-year valuation forecasts for growth and profitability.
Terminal value is calculated using a perpetuity growth formula based on the cash flow forecast at the end of the relevant
valuation forecast period, terminal growth rate in profit or premium and, where appropriate, terminal insurance margin.
Terminal growth rates and insurance margins are based on past performance and management's expectations for future
performance in each segment and country. The terminal growth rate assumptions used in IAG's impairment assessment for
significant CGUs as at 30 June 2019 are: Australian Consumer 4.8% (2018: 4.8%), Australian Business 4.0% (2018: 4.0%) and
New Zealand 3.8% (2018: 3.7%).
Discount rates reflect a beta and equity risk premium appropriate to IAG, with risk adjustments for individual segments and
countries where applicable. The post-tax discount rates used for significant CGUs as at 30 June 2019 are: Australian
Consumer 9.5% (2018: 9.5%), Australian Business 9.5% (2018: 9.5%) and New Zealand 10.1% (2018: 10.1%).
II. Impairment testing of identified intangible assets
Where the recoverable amount is determined by a value-in-use calculation, it involves the use of accounting estimates and
assumptions to determine the projected net cash flows, which are discounted using an appropriate discount rate to reflect current
market assessment of the risks associated with the assets or CGU. A description of the nature of significant intangible assets is
provided below:
The value of distribution channels is derived from future revenue expected to be generated as a result of the existing
relationships with the broker networks.
Customer relationships represent the present value of future profits expected to arise from existing customer relationships
(developed prior to acquisition of the business). The assumptions for the useful life and customer attrition rates are
determined based on historical information.
Brands represent the revenue-generating value of the acquired brand which is determined using the relief from royalty
method.
An impairment charge for capitalised software is incurred if there is evidence of obsolescence or significant changes impacting
the manner in which an asset is used or expected to be used or there is evidence indicating the economic performance of the
asset is not as intended by management.
F. RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
All of the goodwill and intangible assets, other than components of capitalised software development expenditure (internally
generated), have been acquired.
Intangible assets are initially recorded at cost at the date of acquisition, being the fair value of the consideration. Internally
generated intangible assets comprise all directly attributable costs necessary to create, produce and prepare the asset to be
capable of operating in the manner intended by management. Goodwill is generated as a result of business acquisition and is
initially measured as the excess of the purchase consideration over the fair value of the net identifiable assets and liabilities
acquired. At the date of disposal of a business, attributed goodwill is used to calculate the gain or loss on disposal.
Intangible assets with an indefinite useful life, including goodwill and certain brands, are not subject to amortisation but to
impairment testing. Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortised on a straight-line basis over the period in which the
related economic benefits are expected to be realised. Amortisation rates and residual values are reviewed annually and any
changes are accounted for prospectively. Amortisation is recognised within fee-based, corporate and other expenses in the
consolidated statement of comprehensive income, whilst the amortisation of capitalised software is recognised within the
insurance profit. The useful lives for each category of intangible assets are as follows:
capitalised software: up to 3 years, with major core software infrastructure amortised over a period up to 10 years;
distribution channels: 5 to 10 years;
customer relationships: 5 to 10 years; and
brands and other: up to 20 years, except for certain brands with an indefinite useful life.
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NOTE 5.2 INCOME TAX
A. INCOME TAX EXPENSE
Current tax
Deferred tax
Under provided in prior year
Income tax expense
Deferred income tax expense/(credit) included in income tax comprises
Decrease in deferred tax assets
Decrease in deferred tax liabilities
B. RECONCILIATION OF PRIMA FACIE TAX TO INCOME TAX EXPENSE
Profit for the year before income tax
Income tax calculated at 30% (2018: 30%)
Amounts which are not deductible/(taxable) in calculating taxable income
Difference in tax rate
Impairment not subject to income tax
Rebatable dividends
Interest on capital notes and convertible preference shares
Other
Income tax expense applicable to current year
Adjustment relating to prior year
Income tax expense attributable to profit for the year from continuing operations after impact
of tax consolidation
C. DEFERRED TAX ASSETS
I. Composition
a. AMOUNTS RECOGNISED IN PROFIT
Property and equipment
Employee benefits
Insurance provisions
Investments
Provisions
Tax losses
b. AMOUNTS RECOGNISED DIRECTLY IN OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Defined benefit superannuation plans
c. AMOUNTS SET-OFF AGAINST DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES
II. Reconciliation of movements
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Charged to profit or loss
Credited/(charged) to equity
Adjustments relating to prior year
Transfers to assets held for sale
Charged to discontinued operations
Foreign exchange differences
Balance at the end of the financial year prior to set-off
2019
$m
2018
$m
242
109
12
363
110
(1)
109
393
(11)
2
384
5
(16)
(11)
1,332
400
1,410
423
(43)
-
(7)
6
(5)
351
12
363
70
81
112
37
5
323
628
18
646
(193)
453
740
(110)
7
(6)
-
-
15
646
(48)
11
(4)
6
(6)
382
2
384
106
78
113
30
6
396
729
11
740
(196)
544
772
(5)
(1)
11
(25)
2
(14)
740
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III. Tax losses
The deferred tax assets from tax losses primarily relate to those incurred in IAG’s New Zealand business as a result of the
Christchurch earthquake events that occurred in 2010 and 2011 and the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake. In the context of the New
Zealand Income Tax Act, tax losses carried forward do not expire after a particular period and remain available to offset against
future income tax liabilities, provided the 49% continuity of shareholding requirement is met at the listed holding company level.
D. DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES
I. Composition
a. AMOUNTS RECOGNISED IN PROFIT
Investments
Intangible assets
Other
b. AMOUNTS RECOGNISED DIRECTLY IN OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Hedges
c. AMOUNTS SET-OFF AGAINST DEFERRED TAX ASSETS
II. Reconciliation of movements
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Credited to profit or loss
Credited to equity
Transfers to liabilities held for sale
Charged to discontinued operations
Balance at the end of the financial year prior to set-off
2019
$m
2018
$m
67
21
104
192
1
193
(193)
-
196
(1)
(2)
-
-
193
67
18
108
193
3
196
(196)
-
227
(16)
(4)
(12)
1
196
E. RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
I. Income tax
Income tax expense for a reporting year comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognised in profit or loss, except to
the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in either equity or other comprehensive income.
II. Current tax
Current tax assets and liabilities are the expected tax recoverable or payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates for
each jurisdiction, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous financial periods. These include any rates or laws
enacted or substantially enacted at the balance sheet date.
III. Deferred tax
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax bases. Deferred
tax assets (deductible temporary differences, carried forward unused tax assets and unused tax losses) are recognised to the
extent it is probable that future taxable profit will be available to utilise them before the unused tax losses or credits expire. In
making this assessment, IAG considers historical trends of profit generation.
The following demonstrates other circumstances when no deferred tax asset or liability is recognised:
temporary differences if they arose in a transaction, other than a business combination, that at the time of the transaction did
not affect either accounting profit or taxable profit or loss;
temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax bases of investments in subsidiaries where it is probable that the
differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future; and
temporary differences relating to the initial recognition of goodwill.
IV. Tax consolidation
The Company and its Australian resident wholly-owned subsidiaries adopted the tax consolidation legislation with effect from 1 July
2002 and are therefore taxed as a single entity from that date. The Company is the head entity within the tax-consolidated group.
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NOTE 5.3 PROVISIONS
A. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
I. Expense recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income
Defined contribution superannuation plans
Defined benefit superannuation plans
Share-based remuneration
Salaries and other employee benefits expense
II. Provision recognised on the consolidated balance sheet
Annual leave
Long service leave
Cash-based incentive arrangements
Defined benefit superannuation plans
Executive performance rights
Other employee benefits
2019
$m
106
5
27
1,514
1,652
85
91
103
46
20
4
349
2018
$m
106
6
32
1,472
1,616
87
88
97
17
16
4
309
The employee benefits provision includes $114 million (2018: $80 million) which is expected to be settled after more than 12
months from reporting date.
B. RESTRUCTURING PROVISION
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Additions
Amounts settled
Balance at the end of the financial year
2019
$m
2018
$m
18
48
(26)
40
23
29
(34)
18
The provision primarily comprises restructuring costs in respect of recent operating model changes in Australia and Asia. All
provisions outstanding at the reporting date are expected to be settled within 12 months (2018: all).
C. RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
I. Annual leave
Liability for annual leave is recognised at the nominal amounts unpaid at the reporting date using remuneration rates that are
expected to be paid when the liability is settled, including on-costs.
II. Long service leave
A liability for long service leave is recognised as the present value of estimated future cash outflows to be made in respect of
services provided by employees up to the reporting date. The estimated future cash outflows are discounted using corporate bond
yields which have terms to maturity that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows. Factors which affect the
estimated future cash outflows such as expected future salary increases, experience of employee departures and period of service,
are incorporated in the measurement.
III. Short-term incentive plan
The short-term incentive plan continued in operation during the current reporting year. Under the plan, eligible employees have the
capacity to earn an incentive, calculated as a proportion of their base salary, which is paid in cash each year. The incentive
opportunity is set depending on an employee's role and responsibilities. The majority of employees are on a 10%, 15% or 20% plan.
The incentive payments are determined based on an assessment of individual performance and achievement of a range of Group,
business unit and individual goals.
IV. Superannuation
For defined benefit superannuation plans, the net financial position of the plans is recognised on the balance sheet and the
movement in the net financial position is recognised in profit or loss, except for remeasurements of defined benefit plans
(experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions), which are recognised directly in retained earnings. For defined
contribution superannuation plans, obligations for contributions are recognised in profit or loss as they become payable.
V. Executive performance rights
Executive performance rights (EPRs) issued after July 2013 are indeterminate rights in that they can be cash-settled or equity-
settled. The choice of settlement is with the Board. Liabilities for the EPRs that are cash-settled are recognised as employee
benefit expense over the relevant service period. The liabilities are remeasured to fair value at each reporting date and are
presented as employee benefit obligations in the balance sheet.
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VI. Restructuring provision
A provision is recognised for the expected costs associated with restructuring where there is a detailed formal plan for restructure
and a valid expectation has been raised in those persons expected to be affected. The provision is based on the direct expenditure
to be incurred which is both directly and necessarily caused by the restructuring and may include termination benefits. It does not
include costs associated with ongoing activities. The adequacy of the provision is reviewed regularly and adjusted if required.
Revisions to the estimated amount of a restructuring provision are reported in the period in which the revision to the estimate
occurs.
6. GROUP STRUCTURE
SECTION INTRODUCTION
This section provides disclosures on the Group structure, including details of the significant controlled entities and equity
accounted investments. It also provides details of any significant acquisitions and divestments during the year.
NOTE 6.1 DISPOSALS OF BUSINESSES
A. THAILAND OPERATIONS
IAG completed the sale of its Thailand operations, which included Safety Insurance Public Company Limited, on 31 August 2018.
Details of the sale are as follows:
Consideration received:
Cash consideration
Withholding tax and stamp duty
Net cash consideration received
Carrying amount of net assets disposed of
Non-controlling interests
Other transaction costs, net of tax
Gain on sale before income tax and reclassification of foreign currency translation reserve
Reclassification of foreign currency translation reserve
Gain on sale after income tax
The carrying amounts of assets and liabilities as at the date of sale (31 August 2018) were:
Cash held for operational purposes
Investments*
Trade and other receivables
Reinsurance and other recoveries on outstanding claims
Deferred insurance expenses
Other assets
Goodwill and intangible assets
Total assets held for sale
Trade and other payables
Outstanding claims liability
Unearned premium liability
Other liabilities
Total liabilities held for sale
Net assets
*
Includes cash and short-term money held in investments of $98 million.
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2019
Thailand
$m
515
(9)
506
(209)
2
(80)
219
(11)
208
31 August
2018
Thailand
$m
25
270
70
81
112
32
65
655
78
154
200
14
446
209
NOTE 6.2 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
On 19 June 2018, IAG announced it had entered into a sale agreement with Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. (Tokio
Marine) for IAG’s operations in Thailand and Indonesia. Separate to the transactions with Tokio Marine, IAG has reached an
agreement to sell its interest in AAA Assurance Corporation, based in Vietnam. As a result of the sale agreements, these
consolidated Asian businesses have been identified and presented as discontinued operations from the 2018 financial year. The
sale of IAG's Thailand operations was completed on 31 August 2018, with the performance of this operation being included up to
this date. The remaining transactions with regards to the sale of IAG's operations in Vietnam and Indonesia are expected to
conclude in the first half of the 2020 financial year, subject to the receipt of requisite regulatory approvals and/or notifications.
A. RESULTS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Revenue
Expenses
Loss before income tax
Income tax expense
Loss for the year from discontinued operations
Gain on sale of subsidiaries after income tax (see Note 6.1)
Profit/(loss) from discontinued operations
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Total comprehensive income/(loss) from discontinued operations
Profit/(loss) for the year attributable to shareholders of the Parent
Loss for the year attributable to non-controlling interests
Profit/(loss) for the year from discontinued operations
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year attributable shareholders of the Parent
Total comprehensive loss for the year attributable non-controlling interests
Total comprehensive income/(loss) from discontinued operations
B. EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Basic earnings per share, from discontinued operations – cents per share
Diluted earnings per share, from discontinued operations – cents per share
C. CASH FLOW FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Net cash flows from operating activities
Net cash flows from investing activities*
Net cash flows from financing activities
Net cash flows for the year from discontinued operations
2019
$m
2018
$m
224
(227)
(3)
(1)
(4)
208
204
20
224
205
(1)
204
225
(1)
224
8.81
8.14
(24)
382
23
381
493
(516)
(23)
(2)
(25)
-
(25)
1
(24)
(24)
(1)
(25)
(23)
(1)
(24)
(1.02)
(0.96)
(47)
34
(4)
(17)
*
The net cash flows from investing activities for the year ended 30 June 2019 include a net inflow of $383 million from the sale of IAG's Thailand operations, which
comprises the net cash consideration received of $506 million and the cash and cash equivalents disposed of totalling $123 million.
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D. ASSETS AND LIABILITIES HELD FOR SALE
As at 30 June 2018, the assets and liabilities that were classified as held for sale related to IAG's consolidated businesses in
Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. Following the completion of the sale of the operations in Thailand, the remaining assets and
liabilities classified as held for sale now relate to the businesses in Vietnam and Indonesia.
Cash held for operational purposes
Investments
Trade and other receivables
Reinsurance and other recoveries on outstanding claims
Deferred insurance expenses
Other assets
Goodwill and intangible assets
Total assets held for sale
Trade and other payables
Outstanding claims liability
Unearned premium liability
Other liabilities
Total liabilities held for sale
2019
$m
10
33
3
3
3
8
1
61
7
9
10
1
27
2018
$m
32
282
72
52
111
41
65
655
65
157
206
16
444
E. RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
Non-current assets (or disposal groups) are classified as held for sale if their carrying amount will be recovered principally through a
sale transaction rather than through continuing use and a sale is considered highly probable. They are measured at the lower of
their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell, except for assets such as deferred tax assets, assets arising from employee
benefits, financial assets and contractual rights under insurance contracts, which are specifically exempt from this requirement.
Assets and liabilities classified as held for sale are presented separately in the balance sheet.
An impairment loss is recognised for any initial or subsequent write-down of the asset (or disposal group) to fair value less costs to
sell. A gain is recognised for any subsequent increases in fair value less costs to sell of an asset (or disposal group), but not in
excess of any cumulative impairment loss previously recognised. A gain or loss not previously recognised by the date of the sale of
the non-current asset (or disposal group) is recognised at the date of derecognition.
Non-current assets (including those that are part of a disposal group) are not depreciated or amortised while they are classified as
held for sale. Interest and other expenses attributable to the liabilities of a disposal group classified as held for sale continue to be
recognised.
A discontinued operation is a component of the entity that has been disposed of or is classified as held for sale and that represents
a separate major line of business or geographical area of operations, is part of a single co-ordinated plan to dispose of such a line
of business or area of operations, or is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to resale. The results of discontinued
operations are presented separately in the statement of profit or loss. When an operation is classified as a discontinued operation,
the comparative statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income is re-presented as if the operation had been
discontinued from the start of the comparative year.
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NOTE 6.3 DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARIES
The following table details IAG’s general insurance operations and other significant controlled entities:
A. ULTIMATE PARENT
Insurance Australia Group Limited
B. SUBSIDIARIES
I. Australian general insurance operations
Insurance Australia Limited
Insurance Manufacturers of Australia Pty Limited
II. New Zealand general insurance operations
AMI Insurance Limited
IAG New Zealand Limited
Lumley General Insurance (NZ) Limited
III. International insurance operations
AAA Assurance Corporation*
IAG Re Labuan (L) Berhad
IAG Re Singapore Pte Ltd
PT Asuransi Parolamas*
Safety Insurance Public Company Limited*
IV. Corporate operations
IAG Finance (New Zealand) Limited
COUNTRY OF
INCORPORATION/
FORMATION
EXTENT OF BENEFICIAL
INTEREST IF NOT 100%
2018
%
2019
%
Australia
Australia
Australia
New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vietnam
Malaysia
Singapore
Indonesia
Thailand
Australia
70.00
70.00
73.07
73.07
80.00
-
80.00
98.61
*
On 19 June 2018, IAG announced the sale of its businesses in Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. The sale of the Thailand operations was completed on 31 August
2018. Refer to Note 6.2.
NOTE 6.4 NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS
A. SUMMARISED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Set out below is summarised financial information (before intercompany eliminations) of controlled entities where significant non-
controlling interests exist, being Insurance Manufacturers of Australia Pty Limited of which IAG's beneficial interest is 70%.
I. Summarised statement of comprehensive income
Net premium revenue
Profit after tax attributable to the Parent entity
Profit after tax attributable to non-controlling interest
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income
II. Summarised balance sheet
Total assets
Total liabilities
Net assets
Carrying amount of non-controlling interest
III. Summarised cash flow
Net cash flows from operating and investing activities
Dividends paid to other IAG entities
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest
Total net cash flows
INSURANCE
MANUFACTURERS OF
AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
2018
$m
2019
$m
3,344
3,085
229
98
(2)
325
4,603
(3,619)
984
295
168
(168)
(72)
(72)
186
79
1
266
4,136
(3,237)
899
270
34
(83)
(36)
(85)
89
NOTE 6.5 INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURE AND ASSOCIATES
A. INTERESTS IN JOINT VENTURE AND ASSOCIATES
Summarised information of interests in material associates and joint venture accounted for on an equity basis is as follows:
COUNTRY OF
INCORPORATION/
FORMATION
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY
CARRYING VALUE
OWNERSHIP
INTEREST
AmGeneral Holdings Berhad
(AmGeneral)
SBI General Insurance Company
Limited (SBI General)
Other
Malaysia
Insurance underwriting
India
Insurance underwriting
2019
2018
2019
2018
$m
$m
%
%
356
172
16
544
392
49.00
49.00
26.00
26.00
139
26
557
B. SUMMARISED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Summarised financial information of material associates is provided below. The summarised financial information represents the
financial position and performance of the entities as a whole (100% stand-alone basis) and not just IAG's share. The financial
statements below are for the year ended 31 March 2019.
I. Summarised statement of comprehensive income
Revenue
Profit after tax
Other comprehensive expense
Total comprehensive income
II. Summarised balance sheet
Total assets
Total liabilities
Net assets as at reporting date
IAG's ownership interest
Other adjustments*
Carrying value as at 30 June
2019
SBI General
Insurance
Company
Limited
$m
AmGeneral
Holdings
Berhad
$m
2018
SBI General
Insurance
Company
Limited
$m
AmGeneral
Holdings
Berhad
$m
570
1,004
519
784
71
-
71
65
-
65
74
(1)
73
1,914
(1,210)
1,502
(1,131)
1,982
(1,198)
704
345
11
356
371
96
76
172
784
384
8
392
79
-
79
1,185
(887)
298
77
62
139
*
Other adjustments include IFRS adjustments, foreign exchange revaluations, goodwill, intangibles and share of profit/(loss) from financial statement date to 30 June.
None of the associates are listed on a stock exchange. Those entities that do not have a 30 June financial year end are equity
accounted using financial information for the reporting year to 30 June which includes, at least in part, unaudited management
results.
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C. RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
IAG's investments in its associates and joint venture are accounted for using the equity method and are those entities over which it
exercises significant influence or joint control, generally reflecting a shareholding of between 20% and 50% of the voting rights of
an entity. The investment in associates is initially recognised at cost (fair value of consideration provided plus directly attributable
costs) and subsequently adjusted for the post-acquisition change in the investor's share of net assets of the investee. The
investor's share of the profit or loss of the investee is included in the profit or loss of IAG and disclosed as a separate line in the
consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Distributions received reduce the carrying amount of the investment and are
not included as dividend revenue of IAG. Movements in the total equity of the investee that are not recognised in the profit or loss
of the investee are recognised directly in equity of IAG and disclosed in the statement of changes in equity. The carrying values of
the investments are reviewed annually for impairment.
Where an entity either began or ceased to be an associate during the current financial reporting year, the investment is equity
accounted from the date significant influence commenced or up to the date significant influence ceased.
The financial statements of associates are adjusted where necessary to comply with the significant accounting policies of IAG.
When the investor's share of losses exceeds its interest in the investee, the carrying amount of the investment is reduced to nil and
recognition of further losses is discontinued except to the extent that the investor has incurred obligations or made payments on
behalf of the investee.
NOTE 6.6 PARENT ENTITY DISCLOSURES
The ultimate Parent entity in the Group is Insurance Australia Group Limited, which is incorporated in Australia. The following
information of the Parent entity is disclosed as required by the current regulatory requirements in Australia.
A. FINANCIAL RESULTS
Profit for the year
Total comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
B. FINANCIAL POSITION
Current assets
Total assets
Current liabilities
Total liabilities
C. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Share capital
Retained earnings
Total shareholders' equity
2019
$m
511
511
238
10,441
87
2,047
6,617
1,777
8,394
PARENT
2018
$m
1,428
1,428
12
10,789
159
1,563
7,082
2,144
9,226
D. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
There are no known material exposures to the Parent or events that would require it to satisfy any guarantees or take action under
a support agreement (2018: nil).
Recognition and measurement
Contingent liabilities are not recognised on the balance sheet but are disclosed where the possibility of settlement is less than
probable but more than remote. Provisions are not required with respect to these matters as it is not probable that a future
sacrifice of economic benefits will be required or the amount is not reliably measurable. If settlement becomes probable, a
provision is recognised. The best estimate of the settlement amount is used in measuring a contingent liability for disclosure.
E. COMMITMENTS
The Parent has no material commitments (2018: nil).
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7. UNRECOGNISED ITEMS
SECTION INTRODUCTION
This section provides an overview of those items that are not required to be recognised in the financial statements, but may have
informative content in relation to IAG’s performance or financial position and are required to be disclosed under the accounting
standards. These include:
contingencies – these primarily relate to contingent liabilities that are only recognised in the financial statements when their
settlement becomes probable or the amount to be settled can be reliably measured;
commitments – this note provides information on IAG’s future contractual obligations, which includes those in relation to
signed property lease agreements; and
events subsequent to reporting date – information is included on non-adjusting events, favourable and unfavourable, that
occur between the end of the reporting period and the date when the financial statements are authorised for issue. For
example, disclosure of the final dividend in relation to a financial year as it is declared to be paid by the Board subsequent to
the reporting date.
NOTE 7.1 CONTINGENCIES
In the normal course of business, transactions are entered into that may generate a range of contingent liabilities. These include
litigation arising out of insurance policies and IAG's undertakings for maintenance of net worth and liquidity support to subsidiaries.
Such undertakings constitute a statement of present intent only and are not intended to give rise to any binding legal obligation.
The Directors are of the opinion that provisions are not required in respect of these matters, as it is either not probable that a
future sacrifice of economic benefits will be required or the amount is not capable of reliable measurement.
IAG conducts fiduciary activities in the form of investment management as it operates as manager, custodian or trustee for a
number of investments and trusts. The funds managed on behalf of third parties which are not included in IAG's balance sheet had
a fair value as at the reporting date of $358 million (2018: $335 million).
As at 30 June 2019, the Group had a contingent liability in respect of the matter outlined below:
As was communicated in an ASX announcement dated 11 April 2019, IAG confirms that a representative proceeding has been
filed by Johnson Winter & Slattery in the Federal Court of Australia against its subsidiaries, Swann Insurance (Aust) Pty Ltd and
Insurance Australia Limited, on behalf of Jones Asirifi Otchere. Given that these proceedings are at a very early stage, it is
currently not possible to determine the ultimate impact of this claim, if any, upon IAG. IAG is defending this claim.
NOTE 7.2 COMMITMENTS
A. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS
I. Property
Due within 1 year
Due within 1 to 2 years
Due within 2 to 5 years
Due after 5 years
II. Equipment
Due within 1 year
Due within 1 to 2 years
Due within 2 to 5 years
III. Sub-lease payments
Future minimum lease payments expected to be received in relation to non-cancellable sub-
leases of operating leases
2019
$m
2018
$m
75
75
205
363
718
23
42
9
74
792
41
84
89
237
559
969
25
13
32
70
1,039
-
B. RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
Certain properties, motor vehicles and computer equipment are leased under non-cancellable operating leases. Most leases are
subject to annual review and, where appropriate, a right of renewal has been incorporated into the lease agreements. There are no
options to purchase the relevant assets on expiry of the lease.
Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income on a straight-line
basis over the term of the lease. The operating lease incentives received are initially recognised as a liability, presented as trade
and other payables, and are subsequently reduced through recognition in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the period of
the lease.
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NOTE 7.3 EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE
As the following events occurred after reporting date and did not relate to conditions existing at reporting date, no account has
been taken of them in the financial statements for the current reporting year ended 30 June 2019. These include:
On 8 August 2019, the Board determined to pay a final dividend of 20.0 cents per share, 70% franked. The dividend will be
paid on 30 September 2019. The DRP will operate by acquiring shares on-market for participants with no discount applied.
8. ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES
SECTION INTRODUCTION
This section includes other information that must be disclosed to comply with the Accounting Standards, Corporations Act and ASX
Listing Rules, but which are considered less relevant to understanding IAG's performance or financial position.
NOTE 8.1 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
A. COMPOSITION OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash held for operational purposes
Cash and short-term money held in investments
Cash and cash equivalents in discontinued operations
Cash and cash equivalents
B. RECONCILIATION OF PROFIT FOR THE YEAR TO NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Profit for the year
I. Non-cash items
Net (gains) and losses on disposal of subsidiaries excluding transaction costs
Net gains on investments
Amortisation of intangible assets and impairment
Depreciation of property and equipment
Other non-cash items
II. Movement in operating assets and liabilities
Insurance assets
Insurance liabilities
Net movement in other operating assets and liabilities
Net movement in tax assets and liabilities
Provisions
Net cash flows from operating activities
2019
$m
538
1,121
39
1,698
2018
$m
448
753
144
1,345
1,173
1,001
(300)
(191)
106
64
(16)
(398)
(37)
217
(91)
62
589
-
(31)
161
58
(1)
(1,335)
(70)
174
(9)
(1)
(53)
C. SIGNIFICANT NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO FINANCING AND INVESTING TRANSACTIONS
There were no financing or investing transactions during the year which have had a material effect on the assets and liabilities that
did not involve cash flows.
D. RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT
Cash and cash equivalents represent cash at bank and on hand, deposits at call and short-term money held in investments, net of
any bank overdraft. Money held in investments is readily convertible to cash within two working days and subject to insignificant
risk of change in value. The majority of the amounts bear variable rates of interest based on daily bank deposit rates. Those
balances bearing a fixed rate of interest mature in less than one year.
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NOTE 8.2 RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
A. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
I. Details of compensation
Key management personnel (KMP) are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the
activities of the entity, directly or indirectly, including any Director (whether Executive or otherwise) of that entity. It is important to
note that the Company’s Non-Executive Directors are specifically required to be included as KMP in accordance with AASB 124
Related Party Disclosures. However, the Non-Executive Directors do not consider that they are part of 'management'. The
aggregate compensation disclosed in the table below represents the KMP’s estimated compensation received from IAG in relation
to their involvement in the activities within the Group.
Short-term employee benefits
Post-employment benefits
Other long-term benefits
Termination benefits
Share-based payments
2019
$000
12,854
333
14
-
8,856
22,057
2018
$000
14,098
326
89
810
8,769
24,092
II. Other benefits
Remuneration does not include premiums paid by IAG for an insurance contract covering current and former Non-Executive
Directors' and Executives' liabilities and legal expenses incurred in respect of the relevant office, as the insurance policies do not
specify premiums paid on behalf of specific individual Non-Executive Directors and Executives and the terms of the contract
specifically prohibit the disclosure of the premium paid. Insurance products provided by IAG are available to all Non-Executive
Directors and Executives on the same terms and conditions available to other employees.
NOTE 8.3 REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS
A. KPMG
Audit of the financial statements prepared for the Parent and subsidiaries
Audit of statutory returns in accordance with regulatory requirements
Other assurance services
Advisory services
Total remuneration of auditors
2019
$000
7,504
576
175
3,031
11,286
2018
$000
7,762
585
121
2,620
11,088
In relation to the Royal Commission, IAG engaged external legal advisors. As part of this engagement, the legal advisors appointed
IAG’s auditors, KPMG, to provide project administration, documentation and preparation assistance, process and control review
and testing and general assistance. During the 2019 financial year, the costs incurred for this engagement relating to KPMG
totalled $1,526 thousand (2018: $1,503 thousand), which have been presented within advisory services costs above.
NOTE 8.4 NET TANGIBLE ASSETS
Net tangible assets per ordinary share
2019
$
1.43
2018
$
1.47
Net tangible assets per ordinary share have been determined using the net assets on the balance sheet adjusted for non-
controlling interests, intangible assets and goodwill.
NOTE 8.5 IMPACT OF NEW AUSTRALIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ISSUED
A. ISSUED AND EFFECTIVE
The new Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations applicable for the current reporting year are given below. The
adoption of these standards did not have a material financial impact:
TITLE
AASB 9
AASB 15
AASB 2016-5
AASB 2017-1
AASB 2017-3
AASB Interpretation
22
DESCRIPTION
Financial Instruments
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Classification and Measurement of Share-based Payment Transactions
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Transfers of Investment Property, Annual Improvements
2014-2016 Cycle and Other Amendments
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Clarifications to AASB 4
Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Consideration
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AASB 9 Financial Instruments
For IAG, AASB 9 Financial Instruments became effective for periods beginning on 1 July 2018, replacing the existing accounting
requirements for financial instruments under AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. AASB 9 introduces
changes to the classification and measurement of financial instruments, replaces the ‘incurred loss’ impairment model with a new
‘expected loss’ model when recognising expected credit losses on financial assets, and includes new general hedge accounting
requirements.
IAG has applied AASB 9 retrospectively, with no material change to the carrying amount of its financial instruments when measured
under the requirements of AASB 9. From a classification perspective, there was no impact on IAG’s financial instruments as
reflected in the table below. IAG’s investments continue to be designated as at fair value through profit or loss on initial
recognition and subsequently remeasured to fair value at each reporting date, reflecting the business model applied by IAG to
manage and evaluate its investment portfolio. An analysis has been performed of the lifetime expected credit losses associated
with IAG's in-scope financial assets and the provisions raised under AASB 139 are sufficient when considering the lifetime expected
credit losses associated with these assets. AASB 9 specifically excludes from its scope the rights and obligations arising from
insurance contracts, as defined under AASB 4 Insurance Contracts.
The measurement bases of IAG's financial assets and liabilities under AASB 139 and AASB 9 are as follows:
Asset/liability
Measurement basis
under AASB 139
Measurement basis
under AASB 9
Interest-bearing investments(1)
Equity investments
Other trusts
Derivatives without hedge
accounting applied(2)
Derivatives with hedge
accounting applied
Cash
Trade and other receivables(3)
Interest-bearing liabilities
Other payables(4)
Fair value through profit or loss
Fair value through profit or loss
Fair value through profit or loss
Fair value through profit or loss
Fair value through other
comprehensive income
Amortised cost
Amortised cost
Amortised cost
Amortised cost
No change
No change
No change
No change
No change
No change
No change
No change
No change
Carrying amount of
asset/(liability) as at 1
July 2017 under AASB 9
and AASB 139
$m
10,368
1,578
158
33
11
424
535
(1,624)
(701)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Interest-bearing investments includes assets held to back insurance liabilities (policyholder funds) and those that form part of shareholders' funds, with each portfolio
managed separately. Policyholder funds are available for future settlement of claims and can generally be readily sold or exchanged for cash to settle claims. IAG
invests policyholder funds, wherever possible, in securities with interest rate sensitivities that align to the underlying insurance liabilities. To significantly reduce any
accounting mismatch with movements in insurance liabilities from changes in interest rate, IAG adopted the option available under AASB 9 to designate policyholder
funds to be measured at fair value through profit or loss. IAG invests shareholders' funds to maximise the return on risk-based capital, consistent with IAG's risk appetite
and flexibility requirements, which results in the portfolio being measured at fair value through profit or loss.
Derivatives without hedge accounting applied include derivatives for both investment and treasury purposes.
This excludes receivables arising from IAG's insurance contracts as these are out of scope of AASB 9 and derivatives disclosed in 'derivatives with/without hedge
accounting applied' above.
This excludes derivatives disclosed in 'derivatives with/without hedge accounting applied' above.
AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers also became effective for periods beginning on 1 July 2018, with no material
impact to IAG. AASB 15 introduces a single model for the recognition of revenue based on when an entity satisfies the contractual
performance obligations by transferring a promised good and service to a customer. It does not apply to insurance contracts and
financial instruments. Hence the majority of IAG’s revenue is not impacted by this change. Revenue from contracts with
customers, as defined by AASB 15, is disclosed as ‘Fee and other income’ in the statement of comprehensive income. Whilst IAG
has adopted the standard retrospectively, there has been no material change in the measurement of 'Fee and other income' on
implementation of AASB 15 as the existing recognition and measurement of revenue under the applicable contracts meets the
requirements under the new standard.
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B. ISSUED BUT NOT YET EFFECTIVE
As at the date of this financial report, there are a number of new and revised accounting standards published by the Australian
Accounting Standards Board for which the mandatory application dates fall after the end of this current reporting year.
None of these standards have been early adopted and applied in the current reporting year.
TITLE
AASB 16
AASB 17
AASB 2014-10
AASB 2015-10
AASB 2017-6
AASB 2017-7
AASB 2018-1
AASB 2018-2
AASB 2018-6
AASB 2018-7
AASB
Interpretation 23
Conceptual
Framework
OPERATIVE DATE
1 January 2019
1 January 2021
1 January 2022
NOTE
C
B
A
DESCRIPTION
Leases
Insurance Contracts
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Sale or Contribution of
Assets between an Investor and its Associate
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Effective Date of
Amendments to AASB 10 and AASB 128
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Prepayment Features with
Negative Compensation
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Long-term Interests in
Associates and Joint Ventures
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Annual Improvements
2015–2017 Cycle
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Plan Amendment,
Curtailment or Settlement
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Definition of a Business
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Definition of Material
Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments, and relevant amending standards
1 January 2022
1 January 2019
1 January 2019
1 January 2019
1 January 2019
1 January 2020
1 January 2020
1 January 2019
Amendments to standards to apply the new definition and recognition criteria
in the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting
1 January 2020
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
TABLE NOTE
A
B
C
These changes are not expected to have a significant, if any, financial and disclosure impact.
The changes may have financial impact, however the assessment has not been completed yet.
These changes are not expected to have a significant financial impact, but will result in additional disclosure.
The Australian Accounting Standards and amendments detailed in the table above are not mandatory for IAG until the operative
dates stated, however, early adoption is permitted. IAG currently plans to apply the standards and amendments detailed above for
the reporting periods beginning on or after the operative dates set out above.
AASB 16 Leases
AASB 16, which was issued in 2016, sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of
leases. It will replace the existing accounting requirements for leases, under AASB 117, effective from 1 July 2019 for IAG.
AASB 16 requires lessees to recognise most leases on the balance sheet in the form of a right-of-use asset (ROUA) and a
corresponding lease liability. The standard allows exemptions for short-term leases (less than 12 months) and for leases on low
value assets. The new standard is expected to impact leases which are currently classified as operating leases, being
predominantly property and motor vehicle leases.
As a result of the adoption of AASB 16, IAG will recognise depreciation expense on ROUAs, on a straight-line basis over the lease
term, and interest expense on lease liabilities.
On transition to AASB 16, IAG has applied a modified retrospective approach to leases previously measured as operating leases
under AASB 117. The modified retrospective approach provides two options for measurement of the ROUA. The first option is to
measure the ROUA as an amount equal to the lease liability adjusted for any prepaid or accrued lease payments. The second
option is to measure the ROUA as if AASB 16 had always been applied from the initial recognition of the lease. These
measurement options will be applied on a lease-by-lease basis.
As at 1 July 2019, IAG recognised lease liabilities of $655 million, ROUAs of $561 million and net investment in sublease of $35
million. IAG has applied the modified retrospective approach on adoption of the standard. Under this approach, the cumulative
effect of adoption is recognised as an adjustment to opening retained earnings as at 1 July 2019, with no restatement of
comparative information.
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AASB 17 Insurance Contracts
AASB 17, a new accounting standard for insurance contracts, was adopted by the Australian Accounting Standards Board on 19
July 2017 subsequent to being issued by the IASB on 18 May 2017. The standard is expected to be effective for periods beginning
1 January 2022 (subject to approval of the proposed one year delay). The first applicable reporting period for IAG is expected to be
the year ending 30 June 2023, with the comparative period for the year ending 30 June 2022. The standard introduces a new
general measurement model for accounting for insurance contracts, with the application of a simplified approach (similar to AASB
1023) permitted in certain circumstances. IAG is currently undertaking a detailed impact assessment of the new standard, and it is
expected that the vast majority of insurance contracts underwritten by the Group will meet the requirements of the simplified
approach (based on current portfolio mix). However, there are expected to be substantial changes in the presentation of the
financial statements and disclosures.
In addition to the proposed one-year delay in the effective date of the standard, the IASB has proposed wording changes intended
to remedy implementation issues identified to date. These proposed changes have been included in an exposure draft issued on
26 June 2019, and are subject to a 90-day comment period before they can be finalised. Given the potential for change in the
standard, and the complexity and differing interpretation of the requirements, the final impact of certain requirements may not be
determined until global interpretations and regulatory responses to the new standard reach a broad consensus.
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DIRECTORS' DECLARATION
In the opinion of the Directors of Insurance Australia Group Limited:
the financial statements and notes 1 to 8.5, including all the remuneration disclosures that are contained in the Remuneration
Report of the Directors’ Report, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including:
giving a true and fair view of the financial position of the Group as at 30 June 2019 and of their performance, as
represented by the results of their operations and their cash flows, for the year ended on that date;
complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and
the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in Note 1.2.B; and
the Remuneration Report of the Directors’ Report complies with the Corporations Act 2001 and Australian Accounting
Standards; and
there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and
payable.
The Directors have been given the declaration required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 from the Chief Executive
Officer and the Chief Financial Officer for the financial year ended 30 June 2019.
Signed at Sydney this 8th day of August 2019 in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.
Peter Harmer
Director
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INDEPENDENT
AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF INSURANCE AUSTRALIA GROUP LIMITED
REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL REPORT
Opinion
We have audited the Financial Report of Insurance Australia
Group Limited (the Company).
In our opinion, the accompanying Financial Report of the
Company is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001,
including:
giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position
as at 30 June 2019 and of its financial performance for
the year ended on that date; and
complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the
Corporations Regulations 2001.
The Financial Report comprises:
Consolidated balance sheet as at 30 June 2019;
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income,
Consolidated statement of changes in equity, and
Consolidated cash flow statement for the year then
ended;
Notes including a summary of significant accounting
policies; and
Directors’ Declaration.
The Group consists of the Company and the entities it
controlled at the year-end or from time to time during the
financial year.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial
Report section of our report.
We are independent of the Group in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting
Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to
our audit of the Financial Report in Australia. We have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.
Key Audit Matters
The Key Audit Matters we identified are:
Valuation of Gross outstanding claims liability
Valuation of Reinsurance and other recoveries on
outstanding claims
Valuation of Goodwill and Investment in joint venture and
associates
Valuation of Gross outstanding claims liability ($10,296 million)
Refer to Note 2.2 of the Financial Report
Key Audit Matters are those matters that, in our professional
judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the
Financial Report of the current period.
These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the
Financial Report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon,
and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
The key audit matter
Valuation of Gross outstanding claims liability is a key audit
matter due to the following factors:
How the matter was addressed in our audit
We involved our actuarial specialists and senior personnel with
deep industry experience. Our key procedures included:
judgement is required by us to consider the central
estimate of the gross outstanding claims liability. This is a
significant estimate as the eventual outcomes of incurred
but unsettled claims at the balance sheet date are
inherently uncertain;
there is limited information available and a greater level of
uncertainty inherent in assessing the Group’s estimations
of claims which have been incurred by the balance sheet
date but have not yet been reported to the Group;
comparing the Group’s actuarial methodologies with the
methodologies applied in the industry, prior periods and the
requirements of accounting standards;
obtaining an understanding of the Group’s governance
processes, including Reserving Committees and actuarial
control cycles for the valuation of the outstanding claims
liabilities;
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judgement is required when considering the Group’s
application of historical experience of claims development
to determine current estimates, including the greater
variability between the original estimation and the ultimate
settlement of claims where there is a long time delay
between the claim being incurred and the ultimate
settlement. Examples include claims arising from Workers’
Compensation, Liability, Compulsory Third Party (CTP) and
the main Canterbury earthquakes of September 2010 and
February 2011;
claims estimation uses an actuarial modelling process
which involves complex and subjective actuarial
methodologies, as well as judgements and assumptions
about future events and developments, both within and
external to the Group. Actuarial assumptions include loss
ratios, claim frequency and average size of claims, and
allowance for future claims inflation. Changes in
methodologies, judgements and assumptions can have
significant implications to the quantification of outstanding
claims liabilities, as outlined in Note 2.2(E);
the Canterbury earthquake claims require judgement and
technical actuarial expertise to evaluate the Group’s
attribution of claims costs between the September 2010
and the February 2011 Canterbury earthquake events;
judgement is required to assess the Group’s estimation of
the periods the claims are expected to be settled in;
the estimation of claims at year end relies on the integrity
of the underlying data, including claim payments and
individual estimates of unsettled claims, which is gathered
from a number of different systems; and
outstanding claims includes statistically determined risk
margins developed by the Group to make allowance for the
inherent uncertainty in estimating ultimate claim
settlements. The risk margins are included to achieve a
specified probability of adequacy for the total outstanding
claims reserves. This is an area of significant complexity
and judgement for us.
We involved actuarial specialists to supplement our senior audit
team members with deep industry experience in assessing this
key audit matter.
evaluating the actuarial methodologies and the
assumptions including loss ratios, claim frequency and
average size of claims, ultimate claims costs and allowance
for future claims inflation applied in the previous reporting
period by comparing the actual claims development to the
prior year claims liability estimate. We used the
information to assess the current year’s actuarial
assumptions applied in the valuation;
challenging key actuarial assumptions by comparing these
to our expectations based on the Group’s historical
experience, our industry knowledge and externally
observable trends (e.g. APRA and regulatory statistics);
evaluating the attribution of claims cost to Canterbury
earthquake events, by comparing these to our expectations
based on the Group’s historical experience, our industry
knowledge and externally observable trends;
considering judgements by the Group to estimate the
period in which the claims will be settled by analysing
historical payment patterns and any significant changes;
assessing the risk margin parameters for significant
portfolios to external sources of data including published
statistics (e.g. APRA-published data), prior periods and our
industry knowledge;
critically evaluating the Group’s judgment in the execution
of the outstanding claims liability calculations by comparing
the overall results to our expectations based on the Group's
historical experience, our industry knowledge and externally
observable trends (e.g. listed competitors);
for certain classes of business we independently projected
the gross outstanding claims liability by applying our own
actuarial methodologies and selecting assumptions for
those methodologies. We used this re-projection to
compare our results to the Group’s estimates and
challenge any significant differences;
our procedures for testing key inputs such as claim
payments and estimates of unsettled claims into the
valuation, financial records and controls included:
testing accounting and actuarial controls, such as
reconciliations of key data. We involved our IT
specialists for testing data integrity risks within the
claims process and claims systems;
testing key controls (e.g. reconciliations, limits of
authority or segregation of duties) within the
estimation of claims case estimates and claims
payments;
testing samples of claims case estimates and paid
claims to third party evidence (such as quotes or
invoices); and
we assessed the disclosures in the financial report using
our understanding obtained from our testing and against
the requirements of the accounting standards.
Valuation of Reinsurance and other recoveries on outstanding claims ($5,779 million)
Refer to Note 2.2 of the Financial Report
The key audit matter
The valuation of reinsurance and other recoveries on
outstanding claims is a Key Audit Matter as:
reinsurance and other recoveries are quantified from
claims case estimates, paid claims data and estimates of
ultimate claims settlement amounts;
How the matter was addressed in our audit
In addition to the audit procedures undertaken to assess the
valuation of gross outstanding claims liability above, our
procedures included:
testing a sample of key controls for entering reinsurance
arrangements;
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the Group has extensive reinsurance arrangements
designed to protect its aggregate exposure to catastrophic
claim events; and
the Group also has a range of significant reinsurance
contracts, including the whole-of-account quota share
arrangements, the catastrophe excess of loss program,
adverse development covers in the form of excess of loss
contracts, and other quota share arrangements.
Our consideration of the accounting treatment across multiple
contracts, assessment of recoverability in line with the
reinsurance agreements, the assessment of counterparty credit
worthiness and capital strength requires significant effort by our
senior resources. Our team have deep industry experience and
specialised technical skills.
evaluating a sample of reinsurance recoveries held to
underlying contracts to assess the existence of cover the
contracts provide. We selected our sample across different
arrangements and contract types. We also tested the
appropriateness of the recognition of the reinsurance
recoveries held in the financial statements, with reference
to accounting standards and our expectations based on
past experience and our industry knowledge;
evaluating a sample of reinsurance recoveries for whole-of-
account quota share contracts. We referred to the key
terms of the reinsurance contracts, and applied them to the
Group’s underlying claims estimates and paid claims data
as tested above to recalculate the reinsurance and other
recoveries due. These independently generated results
were compared to the amounts recognised by the Group;
assessing the recoverability of balances owed by reinsurer
counterparties by considering their credit worthiness and
capital strength based on external sources of information,
payment history of amounts and evaluation of any
indicators of disputes with counterparties; and
we assessed the disclosures in the financial report using
our understanding obtained from our testing and against
the requirements of the accounting standards.
Valuation of Goodwill ($2,863 million) and Investment in joint venture and associates ($544 million)
Refer to Notes 5.1 and 6.5 of the Financial Report
The key audit matter
Valuation of goodwill and investment in joint venture and
associates is a Key Audit Matter as:
How the matter was addressed in our audit
With the assistance of our valuation specialists, our procedures
included:
judgement is involved by us in assessing the cash
generating units identified by the Group;
our evaluation of potential impairment involves applying
judgement by us in relation to the Group’s forecast cash
flows and key forward looking assumptions. Instances
where judgement is required by us include discount rates,
risk premium, growth rates, profit measures and terminal
growth rates. We focused specifically on those cash
generating units and associates where there were potential
impairment indicators (e.g. performance compared to
budget); and
the Group uses complex discounted cash flow models to
perform their annual testing of goodwill for impairment.
The models use adjusted historical performance, and a
range of internal and external sources as inputs to the
assumptions. Complex modelling, particularly those
containing highly judgemental allocations of corporate
costs to cash generating units, using forward-looking
assumptions tends to be prone to greater risk for potential
bias, error and inconsistent application. These conditions
necessitate additional scrutiny by us, in particular to
address the objectivity of sources used for assumptions,
and their consistent application.
We involved valuation and IT specialists to supplement our
senior audit team members in assessing this key audit matter.
evaluating the Group’s determination of their cash
generating units based on our knowledge of the business,
and understanding of the industries in which the Group
operates, against the accounting standard requirements;
performing sensitivity testing, using the Group’s models, to
evaluate the impact of varying key assumptions such as
growth rates and discount rates within a reasonably
possible range. This enabled us to critically challenge the
Group’s quantification of assumptions and focus our
procedures to the most sensitive assumptions;
assessing the Group’s key assumptions used in the
discounted cash flow models such as discount rates, risk
premium, growth rates, profit measures and terminal
growth rates by comparing them to external, observable
metrics (e.g. GDP growth and inflation including forecasts
provided by Oxford Economics and IBIS World), historical
experience, our knowledge of the markets, and current
market practice;
considering the appropriateness of the discounted cash
flow methodology applied by the Group to perform the
annual test of impairment against the requirements of the
accounting standards;
comparing the forecast cash flows contained in the
discounted cash flow models to Board approved budgets
and business plans;
assessing the accuracy of past budgets to actual cash flows
in order to challenge the Group’s current forecasts;
comparing the valuations for a sample of joint ventures and
associates to external and observable valuations for broadly
similar enterprises, and investigating significant outliers;
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assessing the Group’s allocation of corporate costs to the
forecast cash flows contained in the value-in-use model,
based on the requirements of the accounting standard and
our understanding of the business;
involving our specialists, we evaluated the internally
prepared discounted cash flow model. This included:
assessing the valuation approach and methodology
against market and industry practices and accounting
standards; and
assessing the integrity of the models used, including
the accuracy of the underlying formulas;
using our IT specialists we tested the general IT
environment as well as specific system controls in relation
to the underlying data used in the valuation models to
assess the integrity of the data; and
we assessed the disclosures in the financial report using
our understanding obtained from our testing and against
the requirements of the accounting standards.
Other Information
Other Information is financial and non-financial information in Insurance Australia Group Limited’s annual reporting which is
provided in addition to the Financial Report and the Auditor’s Report. The Directors are responsible for the Other Information.
Our opinion on the Financial Report does not cover the Other Information and, accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion or
any form of assurance conclusion thereon, with the exception of the Remuneration Report and our related assurance opinion.
In connection with our audit of the Financial Report, our responsibility is to read the Other Information. In doing so, we consider
whether the Other Information is materially inconsistent with the Financial Report or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or
otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
We are required to report if we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this Other Information, and based on the work we
have performed on the Other Information that we obtained prior to the date of this Auditor’s Report we have nothing to report.
Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report
The Directors are responsible for:
preparing the Financial Report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the
Corporations Act 2001;
implementing necessary internal control to enable the preparation of a Financial Report that gives a true and fair view and is
free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; and
assessing the Group and Company's ability to continue as a going concern and whether the use of the going concern basis of
accounting is appropriate. This includes disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going
concern basis of accounting unless they either intend to liquidate the Group and Company or to cease operations, or have no
realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report
Our objective is:
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Financial Report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether
due to fraud or error; and
to issue an Auditor’s Report that includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Australian
Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists.
Misstatements can arise from fraud or error. They are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably
be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this Financial Report.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report is located at the Auditing and Assurance Standards
Board website at http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar1.pdf. This description forms part of our Auditor’s Report.
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REPORT ON THE REMUNERATION REPORT
Opinion
In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Insurance Australia
Group Limited for the year ended 30 June 2019, complies with
Section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.
Directors’ responsibilities
The Directors of the Company are responsible for the
preparation and presentation of the Remuneration Report in
accordance with Section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.
Our responsibilities
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 19
to 41 of the Directors’ Report for the year ended 30 June 2019.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration
Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with
Australian Auditing Standards.
KPMG
Andrew Yates
Partner
Sydney
8 August 2019
Ian Moyser
Partner
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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
Information about Insurance Australia Group Limited including Company announcements, presentations and reports can be
accessed at www.iag.com.au.
ASX CODES
Insurance Australia Group Limited’s ordinary shares are listed on the ASX under IAG and its capital notes are listed on the ASX
under IAGPD.
Insurance Australia Group Limited’s wholly-owned subsidiary IAG Finance (New Zealand) Limited issued reset exchangeable
securities (RES) in January 2005 which are listed on the ASX under IANG.
ANNUAL REPORT
Under the Corporations Act 2001 regarding the provision of Annual Reports to shareholders, the default option for receiving Annual
Reports is an electronic copy via IAG’s website at www.iag.com.au.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The 2019 annual general meeting (AGM) of Insurance Australia Group Limited will be held on 25 October 2019 commencing at
9:30am at the Wesley Conference Centre, 220 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000. The AGM will be webcast live on the internet at
www.iag.com.au/shareholder-centre/annual-meetings and an archive version will be placed on the website to enable the AGM to be
viewed at a later time.
ONLINE VOTING
Shareholders can lodge voting instructions electronically either as a direct vote or by appointing a proxy for the 2019 AGM at
www.iag.com.au. The information required to log on and use online voting is shown on the voting form.
SHAREHOLDER QUESTIONS
If shareholders would like to submit a written question to the Company or the Company’s auditor with regard to the AGM or any of
the resolutions to be discussed, shareholders should use the form supplied with the notice of meeting and return it with their
completed Voting Form in the pre-addressed envelope provided or by fax to +61 (0)3 9473 2555. Questions for the auditor must
be received by 5pm on 18 October 2019.
Shareholders may also submit a question after completing their voting instructions online at www.iag.com.au. Shareholders will
also be given a reasonable opportunity to ask questions of the Company and the auditor at the AGM.
During the course of the AGM, IAG intends to answer as many of the frequently asked questions as practicable but will not be
responding to individual written questions. Responses to the most commonly asked questions will be added to the website at
www.iag.com.au/shareholder-centre/annual-meetings.
DIVIDEND PAYMENT METHODS
Insurance Australia Group Limited no longer issues dividend payments by cheque to shareholders resident in Australia.
Shareholders should provide the share registry with their alternative instructions as detailed below:
IAG ordinary shares
Paid directly into a New Zealand bank account or to an Australian bank, credit union, building society or nominated account; or
Eligible shareholders can choose to participate in the Company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP), if available, providing the
option to increase their shareholding without incurring brokerage or GST.
MANAGEMENT OF HOLDING
Using their Shareholder Reference Number (SRN) or Holder Identification Number (HIN) and postcode of their registered address,
shareholders can view their holding online through IAG's share registry, Computershare, by following the easy prompts on their
website at www.investorcentre.com where shareholders will be able to:
view holding balance;
review dividend payment history;
access shareholder forms; and
retrieve holding statements, including recent dividend payment advices.
The share registry investor centre site also allows shareholders to update or add details to their shareholding. If shareholders wish
to amend or update any of the current details, they will be asked to register by choosing a User ID and Password.
Shareholders will also be asked to enter answers to three personal questions for verification purposes should they forget their
password in the future.
If shareholders have previously used the Investor Centre site, they will be asked to key in their password only.
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Once shareholders have completed these steps, they are then able to update their details and submit their changes to the share
register including:
change or amend their address if they are registered with an SRN;
nominate or amend their direct credit payment instructions;
set up or amend their DRP instructions;
sign up for electronic shareholder communications, including the annual report via email; and
add/change tax file number (TFN) / Australian business number (ABN) details.
A confirmation/receipt number will be shown on-screen for the online transaction which should be recorded should shareholders
have a question in the future.
Shareholders are strongly advised to lodge their TFN, ABN or exemption. If they choose not to lodge these details with the share
registry, then IAG is obliged to deduct tax at the highest marginal tax rate (plus the Medicare levy) from the unfranked portion of any
dividend or interest payment.
Shareholders may also complete a number of transactions or request a form over the phone by contacting the share registry on
1300 360 688.
EMAIL ALERT SERVICE
Shareholders can register to receive an email alert advising of new IAG media releases, financial announcements or presentations.
Shareholders simply need to visit IAG's website at www.iag.com.au, click on the email alert button in the right-hand margin and
register their email address.
IAG has an email alert service that allows shareholders to choose to receive email alerts about specific subjects (annual meetings,
annual reports, careers information, company announcements, government submissions, results and sustainability reports).
EMAIL ENQUIRIES
If shareholders have a question, they can email their enquiry directly to IAG's share registry at iag@computershare.com.au. If their
question relates to an IAG company matter and the answer is not on IAG's website, they can email their question to
investor.relations@iag.com.au.
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