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A NN UA L R EP OR T  2 016

CONTENTS

Group Performance Highlights  

Operating and Financial Review 

Directors’ Report 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

Remuneration Report 

Corporate Governance Statement 

Financial Report 

Consolidated Income Statement 

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 

Consolidated Balance Sheet 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 

Directors’ Declaration 

Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members 

Shareholder Information 

Corporate Directory 

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2016 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting of nib holdings limited will be 
held at The Westin, 1 Martin Place, Sydney at 11.00am (AEDT) 
on Wednesday, 2 November 2016.

nib holdings limited
ABN 51 125 633 856

GROUP PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

For the year ended 30 June 2016

TOTAL GROUP REVENUE $m

~ 14.3%

1,873.1*

UNDERLYING OPERATING PROFIT $m

~ 49.9%

132.0

1,639.3

1,497.3

1,293.5

1,127.4

71.0

75.5

77.3

88.0

FY12

FY13

FY14

FY15

FY16

FY12

FY13

FY14

FY15

FY16

*  Excludes non-recurring profit from sale of Newcastle office building

NET INVESTMENT RETURN $m

~ 46.2%

NET PROFIT AFTER TAX $m

28.8

29.7

31.4*

25.6

67.6

67.2

69.8

75.3

16.9

~ 22.0%

91.8

FY12

FY13

FY14

FY15

FY16

FY12

FY13

FY14

FY15

FY16

* Includes profit on sale of PSG shares of $5.4m in FY15

DIVIDENDS cps

~ 28.3%

RETURN ON EQUITY %

~ 11.7%

25.8

16.07

9.25

9.0

11.0

10.0

14.75

11.5

21.7

21.6

20.8

23.1

FY12

FY13

FY14

FY15

FY16

FY12

FY13

FY14

FY15

FY16

Ordinary 

       Special            Capital Return

EARNINGS PER SHARE (STATUTORY) cps 

~ 22.5%

21.2

14.8

15.3

15.9

17.3

NET PROMOTER SCORE (ARHI*) %

20.7

18.7

16.9

12.4

~ 3.0%

17.7

FY12

FY13

FY14

FY15

FY16

FY12

FY13

FY14

FY15

FY16

All figures quoted are in Australian dollars unless otherwise stated.

* Australian Residents Health Insurance

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annual report 2016 
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW

For the year ended 30 June 2016

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

Strong customer, revenue and earnings growth in financial year 2016 reflected how well the nib Group is meeting 
customer needs across the various markets in which we operate and with that, delivered solid returns for nib 
shareholders. They are results consistent with the company’s performance since listing on the ASX in 2007. 
I believe we have created a good balance between building upon nib’s traditional capabilities and strengths in 
the private health insurance market and leveraging these to expand into new businesses and markets.

As will be observed from our operating and financial review, FY16 produced impressive revenue and earnings growth. Total Group 
revenue was up 14.3% to $1.9 billion* and our underlying operating profit (UOP) up almost 50% to $132.0 million. Net Profit After 
Tax (NPAT) improved by 22.0% to $91.8 million or 21.2 cents per share.

Our underlying financial performance for FY16 has allowed the Board to declare dividends totalling 14.75 cents per share 
(fully franked). This represents a payout ratio of 70% of after tax earnings in keeping with our stated policy range of 60% to 70%. 

An evolving Group 
nib’s mainstay Australian Residents Health Insurance (arhi) business produced a pleasing result in terms of both top line and 
earnings growth. arhi contributed $94.5 million or 72% to Group UOP in FY16. We’re really proud that we’ve been able to grow 
this business well ahead of the market average for so long.

Importantly, our adjacent businesses are steadily increasing their earnings contribution with a combined UOP of $37.5 million 
in the year under review. These businesses demonstrate a preparedness to deploy existing Group capabilities and assets 
to explore new market opportunities. They also reflect a disciplined approach to investment. The acquisition during FY16 of 
specialist travel insurance provider World Nomads Group (WNG) and the medical insurance book of New Zealand insurer, 
OnePath Life (NZ) Limited (OnePath NZ), were both aligned with our Group strategy and investment framework. Both acquisitions 
have settled well under nib ownership and are performing in line with expectations.

Shareholders can expect continued and measured amplification of investment in arhi and adjacent businesses as 
circumstances, our company strategy and our internal ‘hurdle’ rates of return dictate.

An evolving market 
It will be evident from media coverage during the year that many consumers are aggrieved with private health insurance and 
especially premium increases, out of pocket expenses and limited treatment coverage.

Some of the critique has justification and we recognise there must be ongoing improvement in the industry in meeting customer 
needs, affordability and cost effectiveness. It’s the same recognition that explains the level of innovation for which nib has 
become well known, our devotion to the principles of Net Promotor Score (a widely used customer satisfaction index) and a 
general thrust towards reducing claims outlays without compromising customer outcomes. We also welcome many of the 
reforms being mooted by Government.

There is an urgent need for industry regulatory reform and Mark’s report raises some real possibilities. I would however caution 
Government on a couple of matters which have been subject to recent attention.

First has been the discussion around so called ‘junk policies’. 

I’ve no doubt there is a need to better inform consumers about the level of coverage they purchase and nib supports proposed 
initiatives in this direction. We do however, need to keep in mind the important role that product diversification and choice 
have played in improving consumer sovereignty and, especially, attracting younger policyholders. More than anything else, it is 
participation by younger people that makes premiums for everyone more affordable.

Second has been the discussion about premium increases and possibly regulating premium pricing based upon a maximum 
return on invested capital. 

In an efficient market, companies are rewarded for good performance with higher returns on invested capital. I don’t believe 
we should ever upset this dynamic and it’s competition that should dictate market prices. With 34 players and the principle of 
‘portability’ (which means a consumer can transfer insurer without any disadvantage) competition is hardly lacking in Australia. 
Premiums are growing circa 5% to 6% per annum because that’s how much more we are spending on our healthcare per capita. 
About half has been actual cost inflation (the correct comparison with CPI) and half utilisation growth (i.e. people using healthcare 
services more often). The real underlying problem is we’re spending more than we should be (over servicing, avoidable hospital 
admissions etc.) and that’s what the industry must tackle.

*  Excludes non-recurring profit from sale of Newcastle office building. 

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nib holdings limitedAn evolving leadership team 
Succession planning for both Executives and Non-Executive Directors (NED) is a priority for the Board. While we have great 
confidence in the calibre of our current leadership, naturally we must prepare for a range of future circumstances and market 
conditions. 

We continue to be mindful of ensuring we meet our own tests for NEDs independence and maintaining an appropriate skills 
mix. During the year we appointed Mr Donal O’Dwyer as a NED after conducting an extensive search through an independent 
recruitment firm. Donal is a highly-experienced company director with extensive executive-level experience in the global sales 
and marketing of healthcare products and services. The appointment of Donal follows the announcement in November last year 
by Dr Annette Carruthers that she would not seek re-election as a NED.

I would like to take this opportunity to again sincerely thank and pay tribute to Annette for her 12 year contribution to the 
company and shareholders. During her time she has overseen the transition of the business from a mutual to an ASX-listed 
entity, the significant growth across Australia and expansion into new markets both domestic and international. I’m certain she 
has much yet to contribute to the Australian corporate world.

I would like to thank everyone at nib for their efforts this year, including my fellow Directors and the Executive team. The success 
of our business is reflected in the dedication, professionalism and quality of our people and their commitment to delivering 
service excellence. 

Steve Crane
Chairman

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annual report 2016MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Another pleasing result in FY16 reflecting the strong execution of our business strategy across the Group. In just 
about every part of the business we grew our customer base, market share and profitability. Group underlying 
operating earnings increased an impressive 49.9% to $132.0 million and NPAT 22.0% to $91.8 million.

Our core arhi segment was once again a ‘star’ performer. Although the policyholder growth rate of 3.8% was slightly below our 
sustainable growth rate target of 4% to 5%, we grew almost three times the industry average (1.3%). arhi also produced a very 
solid UOP up 31.4% on FY15. The ‘above system’ organic growth and improved profitability is familiar but only ever achieved with 
constant creativity, effort and investment. Deeply ingrained in our corporate culture is the belief that ongoing experimentation and 
measured risk taking is crucial to improvement and keeping ahead of competitors.

Importantly, arhi achieved this growth in very ‘soft’ market conditions not made any easier by all the ‘trash talking’ in the media 
about private health insurance (PHI). The diatribe is doing the Australian healthcare system a real disservice given we need the 
private sector to play an even greater role in meeting our future healthcare needs. Every year we’re spending about 6% more 
per capita on healthcare and our primary reliance on taxes to fund this spending is simply unsustainable given an ever increasing 
dependency ratio of retirees to taxpayers.

That’s not to suggest there aren’t real opportunities to improve our PHI system and nobody is thinking and working harder 
than nib on a better ‘deal’ for consumers and market efficiency. We’re especially excited about the possibilities in regulatory 
reform. We do appreciate just how supportive current Commonwealth policy settings are for PHI and we certainly don’t look to 
government to guarantee our future. But there are still obstacles to improved market efficiency such as the perverse system of 
risk equalisation and the outrageous regulated over-pricing of prosthetic devices.

For several years, we’ve been very deliberately diversifying the business with a view to exploiting ‘economies of scope’ across 
the Group and in order to mitigate earnings concentration risk in arhi. And our efforts haven’t been without considerable 
progress. In FY16, ‘non-arhi’ earnings accounted for 28% of our Group UOP, compared to just over 18% in FY15 and a negligible 
contribution just five years ago. These are the earnings derived from our international workers and students businesses, nib 
New Zealand, our travel insurance business WNG and a collection of other smaller product lines such as life insurance. It’s a 
strategy which is clearly working for us and we have an appetite for more within the disciplined investment framework we apply. 

Perhaps our most exciting initiative in FY16 was to take our digital healthcare platform Whitecoat to another level. Sometimes 
referred to as the ‘TripAdvisor’ for healthcare, Whitecoat is designed to help people make better choices about their behaviour, 
treatment options and choice of doctor with the added convenience of search, booking and payments engines. As other digital 
platforms are doing in other markets, Whitecoat is all about producing information in order to ‘level the playing field’ between the 
sellers and consumers of healthcare.

With the technology in place, more than 40,000 registered clinical providers and 250,000 patient reviews Whitecoat is already 
well-established. However, our recent announcement to form a joint venture with fellow health insurers Bupa and HBF will 
significantly escalate participation and the ‘network effect’. Under the collaboration Whitecoat will have direct engagement with 
around six million Australians. 

I’d like to thank my Executive team, Board of Directors and everyone in the business for their efforts and contribution throughout 
FY16. We remain very ambitious for the nib Group.

Mark Fitzgibbon
Managing Director

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nib holdings limitedOPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEWCONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS HEALTH INSURANCE

P R E M I U M R E V E N U E U P 9.7 % 

U O P  U P 31. 4%

$1.6b 

($m) 

Policyholder growth

Net premium revenue 

Net claims incurred (excluding claims handling expenses)

Gross margin

Management expenses

Underwriting result

Other income

Underlying operating profit

$94.5m

2016

3.8%

1,568.4

(1,334.1)

234.2

14.9%

(140.1)

8.9%

94.1

6.0%

0.4

0.0%

94.5

6.0%

2015

4.7%

1,429.5

(1,238.9)

190.6

13.3%

(118.9)

8.3%

71.7

5.0%

0.2

0.0%

71.9

5.0%

Change

$m 

138.9

95.2

43.6

21.2

22.4

0.2

22.6

% 

9.7

7.7

22.9

17.8

31.3

76.7

31.4

nib continues to perform strongly against the backdrop of weak industry growth and retail conditions. During the 
year, we added more than 19,500 policyholders at a growth rate of almost three times the industry average. 

Our sustained ‘above system’ growth has been achieved through ongoing innovation in our distribution model, informed by deep 
market insight. We continue to grow the ‘nib’ brand through investment in our own organic channels supplemented by judicious 
use of retail brokers.

As nib’s brand positioning reflects, we intend on remaining a major force within the under 40s market segment. In recent 
years we have also become more focused on the over 55s age group due to the significant ongoing growth in this segment. 
Distribution partnerships, particularly our relationship with Apia, have been an important part of this strategic shift.

In reaction to the trend of major brands looking for ways to add more value to their existing customer relationships, we have very 
deliberately developed a ‘whitelabelling’ capability. This investment led to the launch of the Qantas Assure partnership that we 
announced in November 2015. 

Across the business there are several initiatives underway designed to increase the value proposition and make for a better 
customer experience. For example, we launched the nib Rewards program during the year and we continue to invest heavily in 
online engagement. There’s no better example than how we are looking to better engage with our customers than Whitecoat. 

This success doesn’t mean we don’t face a number of business challenges. Customer lapse in particular continues to increase 
both as a result of customers switching funds or giving up health insurance. We are especially focused on two remedies. 
First, improving the customer experience when going to hospital through providing them with convenient and relevant 
information. Second, giving customers a reason to stay with nib beyond the benefits of our core product offering.

As can be observed from the financials, the strong operating performance of arhi translated into a very solid underwriting result. 
Assisted by claims inflation which was low relative to previous years, our gross underwriting margin improved from 13.3% in FY15 
to 14.9%. After operating expenses, we delivered an UOP of $94.5 million (net margin 6.0%) an increase of 31.4%. 

Slowing claims inflation benefits policyholders by relieving pressure on future health insurance premiums. While it remains to be 
seen if claims inflation will continue this lower trajectory, we are doing our best to keep it as low as possible.

At a broader industry level, health insurance affordability and transparency have been major issues with a number of initiatives 
being pursued by the Government and the PHI industry. We are, and will continue to be, an active participant in these efforts.

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annual report 2016nib NEW ZEALAND

P R E M I U M R E V E N U E U P 15 . 4% 

$173.6m 

($m) 

Policyholder growth1

Net premium revenue 

Net claims incurred (excluding claims handling expenses 
and movement in PPB liability)

Decrease/(increase) in premium payback liability

Gross margin

Management expenses

Underlying operating profit 

U O P U P  9 9. 9 % 

$17.3m

2016

25.8%

173.6

(121.0)

15.8

68.3

39.4%

(51.0)

29.4%

17.3

10.0%

2015

5.9%

150.4

(96.8)

(1.9)

51.7

34.4%

(43.1)

28.6%

8.7

5.8%

Change

$m 

23.2

24.2

17.7

16.6

7.9

8.6

% 

15.4

25.1

929.5

32.0

18.4

99.9

November 2016 marks four years since we acquired our New Zealand operations*. Since then the business has 
been dramatically transformed to align with our ambitions in the country.

Probably the most significant evidence of progress has been customer growth. Prior to our purchase of the business the 
portfolio had declined for nearly a decade. Our rebranding and the launch of New Zealand’s first direct-to-consumer health 
insurance range in 2013 was the catalyst for change. We are now growing the health insurance market and our overall share 
has increased to over 15%. We have made a considerable investment in the brand and the growth of our direct-to-consumer 
customer base, with approximately 45% of all our sales for FY16 made through this channel. 

Good progress was made during the year to strengthen our multi-channel distribution strategy, which included:

•  Maintaining our ‘best in class’ advisor product range, as well as continuing to build strong key advisor relationships. 

•  Developing the group and employer channel by launching new products and a unique health and wellness package 

(healthHQ) designed to help us win new business. 

•  Establishing a new ‘whitelabelling’ distribution capability and with that, a relationship with leading New Zealand brand, 
The Warehouse Group, who sell their own branded nib health and travel insurance policies. We expect to expand this 
‘whitelabel’ channel during FY17 with other well-known New Zealand brands.

In October we announced the acquisition of the medical insurance book of OnePath NZ for approximately AU$22.5 million. 
OnePath NZ was a subsidiary of ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited (ANZ) and New Zealand’s fifth largest health insurer. As a 
result, nib New Zealand now provides health insurance to more than 200,000 Kiwis covering more than 15% of the insured 
population. A key part of the transaction is the distribution agreement between nib and ANZ, where nib will distribute its health 
insurance products through ANZ’s network of wealth specialists. This further strengthens our position as New Zealand’s second 
largest health insurer.

Investing in digital and automation initiatives continues to be in focus given we inherited a business that was largely paper-based 
and manual. Our digital initiatives are proving popular with our customers. For example:

•  30% of claims are now online

•  More than 50% of direct-to-consumer sales are online

•  90% of customer payments are electronic 

By focusing on a digital-first approach we are improving customer engagement and satisfaction, as well as generating 
operational efficiencies. 

Overall, New Zealand continues to deliver on the targets set when we acquired the business. For FY17 and beyond we expect 
profitability to further improve through organic growth and increased scale.

1.  Includes policyholders from acquisition of OnePath Life NZ medical insurance business completed 1 December 2015. Excluding OnePath Life NZ, net policyholder 

growth for FY16 was 4.1%.

* nib acquired TOWER Medical Insurance Limited, New Zealand’s second largest health insurer, in November 2012. 

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nib holdings limitedOPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEWCONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016INTERNATIONAL AND NEW BUSINESS

I N T E R N AT I O N A L ( I N B O U N D)  
H E A LT H I N S U R A N C E U O P U P 41. 2 % 

$17.2m 

International (Inbound) Health Insurance

($m) 

Policyholder growth

Net premium revenue 

Net claims incurred (excluding claims handling expenses)

Gross margin

Management expenses

Underwriting result

Other income

Underlying operating profit

W N G  I N A U G U R A L  U O P 
C O N T R I B U T I O N 

$9.7m

2016

2015

Change

$m 

28.0%

76.8

(41.7)

35.1

45.7%

(18.1)

23.5%

17.0

22.2%

0.2

0.3%

17.2

22.5%

58.5%

54.9

(29.4)

25.5

46.4%

(13.7)

24.9%

11.8

21.5%

0.4

0.7%

12.2

22.2%

21.9

12.3

9.6

4.4

5.2

(0.2)

5.0

% 

39.7

41.6

37.5

32.2

43.7

(37.7)

41.2

Our International (Inbound) Health Insurance business continued to grow powerfully. Net policyholder growth for the year was 
28% with UOP up 41.2% to $17.2 million. The result would have been better if not for higher than expected claims associated 
with a single business group. The relationship with this group was discontinued from March 2016.

Overall, we expect that earnings will continue to grow aided by a strong pipeline of international student sales and further growth 
in international visitor visa classes. 

World Nomads Group 
nib’s $95 million (enterprise value basis) acquisition of WNG, was completed on 31 July 2015. WNG is Australia’s third largest 
travel insurer. Since then our short-term priorities have centred upon business transition, having the right people lead the 
business, exploring nib Group synergies and considering future investment opportunities. We have ambitions for WNG and 
see international markets as rich in opportunity. Investment in these opportunities may impact short term profitability but naturally 
will reflect a disciplined assessment about creating enterprise value. 

WNG is a managing general agent which performs all the functions of an insurer other than carrying the underwriting risk. 
This includes product design, pricing, marketing, sales, paying claims and emergency assistance. WNG is a leading Australian 
travel insurance company in a number of international markets including North and South America, Asia and Europe.

WNG had an UOP of $9.7 million, which was in line with our expectations.

Adjacent insurance lines and new business 
We continue to see an increase in the number of our customers looking to purchase complementary products from nib. In FY16, 
commissions from our adjacent insurance lines, including life and income insurance, totalled $2.3 million. Over the next 12 months 
we expect to launch a number of new product lines and further leverage the expertise and reach of our distribution partners, 
which we expect will be popular with our customers.

Launched in early 2014, nib Options aims to facilitate customers receiving cosmetic and major dental treatment domestically 
and overseas. While the business made a loss of $2.5 million in FY16, our investment thesis is that people will increasingly travel 
internationally to seek treatment and that nib has capabilities that lend ourselves to competing in the market for clients.

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annual report 2016PROFITABILITY AND SHAREHOLDER RETURN

N PAT U P 2 2 .0 % 

$91.8m 

($m) 

Net premium revenue 

Net claims incurred (excluding claims handling expenses)

Gross margin

Management expenses

Underwriting result

Other income

Other expenses

Underlying operating profit 

Amortisation of acquired intangibles

One-off transactions and M&A costs

Statutory operating profit

Finance costs

Net investment income

Profit before tax 

Tax

NPAT 

Statutory EPS (cps) 

Underlying EPS (cps) 

ROE (%)

Operating cash flow

F U L L Y E A R  D I V I D E N D  ( F U L LY  F R A N K E D) 

14.75cps

2016

1,818.7

(1,481.1)

337.6

18.6%

(209.2)

11.5%

128.4

7.1%

54.4

(50.8)

132.0

7.3%

(7.8)

(3.4)

120.8

6.6%

(5.2)

16.9

2.7%

132.4

(40.6)

91.8

21.2

22.9

25.8%

148.4

2015

1,634.9

(1,367.1)

267.8

16.4%

(175.6)

10.7%

92.2

5.6%

4.4

(8.5)

88.0

5.4%

(3.5)

(2.8)

81.7

5.0%

(3.4)

31.4

5.8%

109.6

(34.3)

75.3

17.3

18.3

23.1%

114.2

Change

$m 

183.8

114.0

69.8

33.6

36.2

50.0

42.3

44.0

4.3

0.6

39.1

(1.8)

(14.5)

22.8

6.3

16.6

3.9

4.6

34.2

% 

11.2

8.3

26.1

19.1

39.3

1,141.1

496.2

49.9

121.6

19.0

47.9

(53.1)

(46.2)

20.8

18.4

22.0

22.5

25.1

29.9

The strong performance of our core arhi business, as well the continued growth and expansion of our adjacent 
businesses this financial year, has yielded another material improvement in performance for the nib Group. 

Total Group revenue1 rose by an impressive 14.3% to $1.9 billion, which included the first time contribution of WNG (11-month 
result) and OnePath NZ (seven-month result). Our Group UOP of $132.0 million was up 49.9% (statutory operating profit up 
47.9% to $120.8 million). The difference between our UOP and statutory operating profit reflects one-off transactions and 
non-cash items associated with business acquisitions.

Our investment portfolio delivered returns that were broadly in line with our internal benchmarks for the year, with a net 
investment return of $16.9 million. 

As a share of our overall Group after tax earnings, investment returns have continued to reduce over the past few years. 
This is due to a lower capital base following a range of capital management initiatives undertaken since listing on the ASX 
in 2007. Over the course of that period, we have returned more than $160 million to shareholders through a combination of 
special dividends and a Capital Return. Capital above our internal prudential requirements has also been used to partially 
fund a number of acquisitions, including IMAN in FY10, TOWER Medical Insurance Limited in FY13 as well as our WNG and 
OnePath NZ transactions this financial year. 

As at 30 June 2016, our total investment assets were $640.8 million.

1.  Excludes non-recurring profit from sale of Newcastle office building.

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nib holdings limitedOPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEWCONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016($m) 

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Receivables

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Deferred acquisition costs

Assets classified as held for sale

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Other assets

Total assets

Liabilities

Payables

Borrowings

Outstanding claims liability

Unearned premium liability

Premium payback liability

Other liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Total equity

2016

2015

Change

$m 

89.4

51.9

580.7

83.2

–

15.5

217.4

0.9

123.7

45.1

457.2

64.1

38.7

14.5

90.2

3.7

1,039.0

837.1

141.3

151.9

112.2

176.3

27.4

43.9

652.9

124.9

63.9

97.1

143.2

40.9

22.8

492.8

386.1

344.3

386.1

344.3

(34.2)

6.7

123.6

19.1

(38.7)

1.0

127.2

(2.8)

201.9

16.4

88.0

15.0

33.0

(13.5)

21.1

160.0

41.8

41.8

% 

(27.7)

14.9

27.0

29.7

NA

7.1

141.1

(75.8)

24.1

13.1

137.7

15.5

23.1

(33.1)

92.6

32.5

12.1

12.1

In addition to using our capital to fund acquisitions, we have also accessed debt as a funding source. As at 30 June 2016, our 
gearing ratio was 28.1% (debt-to-debt plus equity). This is consistent with our long-term gearing ratio of 30%, noting that the 
target gearing policy allows for gearing to go above 30% for a short time, if necessary, as part of funding a significant investment. 
The Board will continue to assess our debt and gearing levels and targets with the view to optimise our capital structure. 

Our strong financial performance for FY16 has allowed the Board to declare a full year dividend of 14.75 cents per share fully 
franked (FY15: 11.5 cents per share), totalling $64.8 million. The full year dividend comprises an interim dividend of 5.75 cents 
per share fully franked (paid 1 April 2016) and a final dividend of 9.0 cents per share fully franked. The final dividend will be paid 
to shareholders on 7 October 2016. The full year dividend of 14.75 cents per share represents a payout ratio of 70% of full year 
NPAT and is consistent with our policy to pay ordinary fully franked dividends between 60% to 70% of full year NPAT.

Since listing on the ASX in 2007 our financial performance has been strong and on a Total Shareholder Return (TSR) basis 
we have consistently outperformed the S&P/ASX200. For FY16, our TSR was 30.0% compared to negative 0.5% for the S&P/
ASX200. Our business strategy will continue to focus on delivering outstanding service to our customers, improving our operating 
efficiencies and growing the business to provide the foundation for ongoing earnings growth and value for shareholders. 

9

annual report 2016OUR COMMUNITY 

nib f o u n d a t i o n F U N D I N G S I N C E 2 0 0 8 

nib  f o u n d a t i o n  PA R T N E R S H I P S W I T H 

 $15m 

95 charities

nib foundation was established in 2008 with a clear vision to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and 
communities across Australia.

Over the past seven years, the foundation has remained dedicated to this vision through a commitment of $15 million to 
95 charity partners in support of programs that raise awareness, build resilience, increase access to information and foster 
social connections. 

In 2015, four new Multi-Year Partnerships were established that work to address significant health needs affecting the 
foundation’s two focal groups, young people and carers:

•  Australian Drug Foundation’s Good Sports Junior program will encourage sporting clubs to foster a positive and healthy 

environment for their young members

•  Hello Sunday Morning will develop technology designed to empower Australians to improve their relationship with alcohol

•  National Stroke Foundation will enhance and expand the My Stroke Journey program, which supports stroke survivors and 

their families

•  Disability Sport and Recreation’s Score! is Australia’s first online platform that will connect young Victorians with a disability 

with inclusive sporting opportunities

The foundation’s ongoing commitment to the Hunter was clearly demonstrated through the support of the Upper Hunter 
township of Dungog. April 2016 marked the one-year anniversary of the devastating floods that tore through the region. 
Through the nib foundation funded, Project Bounce Forward, The Dungog Shire Community Centre has worked tirelessly 
since the disaster to help rebuild the town and provide services to support the wellbeing of residents. 

With initial funding due to end in March 2016 and much work still to be done, a renewed funding injection of $50,000 was 
provided to ensure the project successfully reaches all those in need of support. 

While the foundation continues to support many new and local causes, it has also helped existing partners to build their 
capacity and expand service offerings. This has been the case with long-standing partner, OzHarvest. This financial year the 
foundation’s ongoing support of the food rescue program enabled the service to be expanded into the Port Stephens area. 
Furthermore, an additional three years of funding was announced to help establish and grow OzHarvest Western Australia. 

Together with the foundation, we will continue to play an important role in helping meet the health and wellbeing needs of 
communities across Australia by funding charities that work to address significant health concerns. 

In addition to the work of nib foundation, we are focused on giving back to the community through a combination of fundraising 
initiatives, in-kind support and employee volunteering efforts. 

Our dedicated workplace fundraising program, has raised more than $61,000 and provided overwhelming in-kind support for 
40 local and national charities since 2008. 

It is through the dedication of our employees and the donation of their time and skills that we are able to deliver considerable 
value to nib foundation partners and other community groups above and beyond agreed funding commitments. 

10

nib holdings limitedOPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEWCONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016BUSINESS STRATEGIES AND PROSPECTS

nib’s Business Strategy sets out 10 key levers which we believe will increase earnings and grow enterprise value.

1.  Pursue above ‘system’ 4% to 5% net policyholder growth in the Australian Resident Health Insurance market.

2.  Grow our international workers and international students market share.

3.  Position and build our business in New Zealand as a ‘challenger’ and grow the market and our share.

4.  Complete integration and pursue growth of World Nomads Group travel insurance business.

5.  Escalate focus upon knowledge as a source of customer value, empowerment and competitive advantage.

6.  Leverage core business capability to pursue adjacent business opportunities. 

7.  Design and manage product benefits and claims in accordance with our strategic and commercial objectives.

8. 

Increase customer satisfaction, productivity and efficiency.

9.  Have the ‘right people on the bus’, develop a high performance organisational culture and engage our people. 

10. Continue to build and develop overall key organisational capabilities and assets.

We measure our success by Group revenue and earnings growth, customer satisfaction and total shareholder returns.

Principal risks and uncertainties 
nib has established policies for the oversight and management of material business risks. Further information regarding how 
nib recognises and manages risk is detailed in Principle 7 of our Corporate Governance Statement. The Corporate Governance 
Statement and nib’s Risk Policy are available on our website at nib.com.au

Principal risks and uncertainties include:

General economic 
conditions 

Claims inflation 
and fraud

nib’s performance is impacted by Australian economic conditions such as inflation, interest 
rates, consumer and business spending and employment rates which are outside nib’s 
control. The environment in which nib operates may experience challenging conditions as 
a result of general uncertainty about future Australian and international economic conditions.

nib is subject to significant claims inflation which may not be adequately covered by premium 
price increases and/or product design changes. Key sources of claims inflation risk include 
the renewal of key provider contracts on acceptable terms, service utilisation rates, services 
related to complex and costly members (usually with chronic diseases), claims leakage, 
provider and member fraud, public hospital claiming, as well as general provider behaviour, 
which results in a weakening of nib’s gross margin and overall profitability.

Performance of 
adjacent (non-Australian 
Residents Health 
Insurance) businesses

In recent years, in addition to focusing on its Australian regulated health insurance business, 
nib has diversified its business and identified adjacent earnings opportunities, such as 
International (Inbound) Health Insurance, New Zealand, nib Options and World Nomads Group. 
These adjacent businesses now make a meaningful contribution to nib’s operating result and 
as a result the performance of these businesses could significantly affect nib’s profits.

Investment market 
performance

A substantial proportion of nib’s profits are generated from its investment portfolio. 
Consequently, investment performance significantly affects nib’s profits and financial position.

Competition in the 
health insurance 
industry

Pricing risk

Risk equalisation special 
account arrangements

The industry in which nib operates is competitive. The actions of competitors could result in a 
reduction in the rate of growth of nib, a decline in the number of people insured by nib and/or 
declining profit margins.

Australian health insurance premiums are currently required to be approved by the Minister for 
Health. Historically, nib and other health funds have only raised premiums once a year. There 
is a risk that nib’s application for a change in its premium rates may only receive approval at a 
level lower than originally requested, or may be rejected by the Minister. Such an amendment 
or rejection may have a negative impact on nib’s operating and financial performance.

Since 1 April 2007 risk equalisation arrangements have applied to the registered health 
insurance industry in Australia. These arrangements replaced the previous reinsurance 
arrangements. Under these arrangements all registered health insurers effectively provide 
reinsurance support so that the industry as a whole shares the hospital costs of high risk groups 
irrespective of whether those claims are attributable to a policyholder of a particular fund.

11

annual report 2016BUSINESS STRATEGIES AND PROSPECTS continued

Principal risks and uncertainties continued

Changes in government 
policy or legislation

The business environment in which nib operates is heavily regulated. The Australian Federal 
Government currently provides a number of regulatory incentives to encourage participation 
by the public in private health insurance including:

a.  Australian Government Rebate;

b.  Lifetime Health Cover; and

c.  Medicare Levy Surcharge.

The Federal Government has and may in the future change these regulatory incentives from 
time to time through changes to such things as policy and legislation. There is a risk that such 
changes may have a negative impact on the private health insurance industry and nib.

Merger or acquisition 
opportunities

nib has a business strategy of pursuing merger and acquisition opportunities. The pursuit of 
merger and acquisition opportunities carries with it risks and there is no guarantee that such 
a strategy will be successful.

Compliance with 
regulation

nib is subject to a high degree of regulation concerning how private health insurers conduct 
their health insurance business. Private health insurers must be registered and must comply 
with a variety of obligations in relation to the conduct of that business including a requirement 
to have appointed actuaries, compliance with prudential, solvency and capital adequacy 
standards, exclusion of disqualified persons from management and a number of reporting and 
notification obligations. If nib does not comply with the regulatory requirements that apply to 
it, it may suffer a penalty, such as a fine or an obligation to pay compensation. In some cases, 
a regulator may cancel or suspend its authority to conduct business. A significant failure to 
comply with regulatory requirements may also give rise to adverse comment by the press and 
other industry commentators, negatively affecting nib’s financial performance.

Operational risk

nib is exposed to a variety of operational and general business risks. Exposure to unexpected 
financial and non financial losses arising from the way in which nib conducts its business 
operations may have an adverse effect on earnings and assets of nib as well as its reputation.

Loss of key personnel

nib’s success depends largely on its key personnel, including senior management. The 
inability to access and retain services of a significant number of such employees could disrupt 
nib’s business.

Tax treatment

Technology

Litigation and legal 
action

The Federal or State Governments may introduce further or increase taxes, duties (including 
stamp duty on insurance policies) or other imposts or introduce amendments to existing 
legislation which may result in an adverse impact on nib and the health insurance industry.

The health insurance industry relies increasingly on technology to conduct an efficient and 
cost effective business. nib faces the risk, in common with other participants, that further 
technology changes will be required which could result in an increase in costs. In addition, 
information technology systems risks include complete or partial systems failure, lack of 
systems capacity, inadequacy to meet changing business requirements, inappropriate or 
unauthorised systems access and unsuccessful systems integrations. Any major failure or 
inadequacy in the information technology systems could materially affect nib’s business.

At any time, nib could be involved in civil proceedings in courts of various jurisdictions. nib may 
also be exposed to litigation in the future over claims which may affect its business. To the 
extent that these risks are not covered by nib’s insurance policies, litigation or the costs of 
responding to these legal actions or suggested legal action could have a material adverse 
impact on nib’s financial position, earnings and share price.

Future events

It is not possible to predict or identify all future events which may impact adversely on nib’s 
profitability or financial position.

12

nib holdings limitedOPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEWCONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 20162016
$m

2015
$m

2014
$m

2013
$m

2012
$m

1,634.9

(1,367.1)

267.8

(175.6)

1,491.6

(1,255.4)

236.2

(157.9)

1,290.4

(1,089.6)

200.8

(124.4)

1,123.8

(949.2)

174.6

(102.9)

FIVE YEAR SUMMARY

Consolidated Income Statement

Net premium revenue 

Net claims incurred

Gross margin

Management expenses

Underwriting result

Other income1

Other expenses1

Underlying operating profit

Amortisation of acquired intangibles

One-off transactions and M&A costs

Statutory operating profit

Finance costs

Net investment income

Profit before tax 

Tax

NPAT 

Consolidated Balance Sheet

Total assets

Equity

Debt

Share Performance

Number of shares

Weighted average number of shares – basic

m

m

Weighted average number of shares – diluted m

Basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share

Underlying earnings per share

Share price at year end

Dividend per share – ordinary

Dividend per share – special

Dividend payout ratio – ordinary

Dividend payout ratio – combined ordinary 
and special

Other financial data

ROE 

Operating cash flow

cps

cps

cps

 $

cps

cps

%

%

%

1,818.7

(1,481.1)

337.6

(209.2)

128.4

54.4

(50.8)

132.0

(7.8)

(3.4)

120.8

(5.2)

16.9

132.4

(40.6)

91.8

1,039.0

386.1

151.9

439.0

439.0

439.0

21.2

21.2

22.9

4.22

14.75

0.00

70.0

70.0

25.8

148.4

92.2

4.4

(8.5)

88.0

(3.5)

(2.8)

81.7

(3.4)

31.4

109.6

(34.3)

75.3

837.1

344.3

63.9

439.0

439.0

439.0

17.3

17.3

18.3

3.36

11.50

0.00

66.6

66.6

23.1

114.2

78.4

5.7

(6.8)

77.3

(4.2)

(0.8)

72.3

(2.7)

29.7

99.2

(29.4)

69.8

798.1

356.4

66.8

439.0

439.0

439.0

15.9

15.9

16.8

3.26

11.00

9.00

69.2

125.8

20.8

93.7

76.4

3.1

(4.0)

75.5

(2.6)

(3.6)

69.3

(1.4)

28.8

96.7

(29.5)

67.2

712.3

326.2

62.4

439.0

439.0

439.0

15.3

15.3

16.3

2.13

10.00

0.00

65.0

65.0

21.6

20.0

1.  Increase in Other income and Other expenses in FY16 due to the inclusion of World Nomads Group 11 month result.

71.6

3.6

(4.3)

71.0

(1.0)

(0.0)

70.0

0.0

25.6

95.7

(28.0)

67.6

617.8

301.6

0.0

439.0

458.3

458.3

14.8

14.8

15.0

1.50

9.25

0.00

60.0

60.0

21.7

134.6

13

annual report 2016DIRECTORS’ REPORT

For the year ended 30 June 2016

The Directors of nib holdings limited (Company) present their 
report on the consolidated entity (Group) consisting of nib 
holdings limited and the entities it controlled at the end of 
or during the year ended 30 June 2016.

DIVIDENDS

Dividends paid to shareholders during the financial year were 
as follows:

DIRECTORS

The following persons were Directors of nib holdings limited 
during the whole of the financial year and up to the date of 
this report:

Steve Crane 

Lee Ausburn 

Annette Carruthers 

Christine McLoughlin 

Mark Fitzgibbon

Harold Bentley

Philip Gardner

Donal O’Dwyer was appointed as a Non-Executive Director 
on 22 March 2016.

Final dividend for the year ended 
30 June 2015 of 6.0 cents per fully 
paid ordinary share, made up of 6.0 
cps ordinary dividend (2014 – 14.75 
cents per fully paid ordinary share, 
made up of 5.75 cps ordinary dividend 
and 9.0 cps special dividend) paid on 
9 October 2015

Interim dividend for the year ended 
30 June 2016 of 5.75 cents 
(2015 – 5.5 cents) per fully paid share 
paid on 1 April 2016

2016
$000

2015
$000

26,339 

64,748 

25,242 

51,581 

24,144 

88,892 

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

The principal continuing activities of the Group consisted of 
operating as a private health insurer for Australian residents, 
New Zealand residents and international visitors and students 
to Australia. Overall the Group insures over 1.3 million lives.

In addition to these dividends, since the end of the financial 
year the Directors have recommended the payment of a fully 
franked final dividend of $39.5 million (9.0 cents per fully paid 
ordinary share) to be paid on 7 October 2016 out of retained 
profits at 30 June 2016.

Our vision is to be a leading financier and facilitator of 
healthcare consumption with a reputation for innovative 
products, value for money, outstanding customer service, 
being a good corporate citizen and strong shareholder returns.

Subject to franking credit availability, the Board’s position is 
that future ordinary dividends will reflect a dividend payout 
ratio of 60% to 70% of earnings with additional capacity to pay 
special dividends as part of future capital management.

MATTERS SUBSEQUENT TO THE END OF THE 
FINANCIAL YEAR

No matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2016 
that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect:

a.  the Group’s operations in future financial years; or

b.  the results of those operations in future financial years; or

c.  the Group’s state of affairs in future financial years.

During the year the Group acquired World Nomads Group 
(WNG), the third-largest distributor of travel insurance in 
Australia. WNG specialises in the marketing, sale and 
distribution of travel insurance policies globally.

Additionally, nib nz limited (a 100% owned subsidiary) 
acquired the medical insurance business OnePath Life (NZ) 
Limited (OnePath). OnePath was New Zealand’s fifth-largest 
health insurer with approximately 19,000 policies covering 
43,000 insured persons.

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

Information on the operations and financial position of the 
Group and its business strategies and prospects is set out in 
the Operating and Financial Review on pages 2 to 13 of this 
Annual Report.

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS

On 31st July 2015 nib acquired 100% of World Nomads 
Group Pty Limited and its controlled entities for $95 million 
on an enterprise value basis.

There were no other significant changes in the state of affairs 
of the Group during the financial year.

14

nib holdings limitedINFORMATION ON DIRECTORS

Details of the qualifications, experience, special responsibilities and interests in shares and performance rights of the Directors 
are as follows:

Steve Crane 
BCommerce, FAICD, 
SF Fin

Chairman Independent Non-Executive Director

Experience and expertise
A Director since 28 September 2010, appointed Chairman on 1 October 2011. Approximately 
40 years of financial market experience, as well as an extensive background in publicly-listed 
companies. Previously the Chief Executive of BZW Australia and ABN AMRO. 

Other current directorships
Director of APA Group, including APT Pipelines Limited and Chairman of the Taronga Conservation 
Society Australia. He is also Chairman of Global Valve Technology Limited and a consultant member 
of the Advisory Board with Morgans Financial Ltd.

Former directorships in the last three years
Chairman of IMAN Australian Health Plans Pty Limited. Director of Transfield Services Limited, 
Bank of Queensland Limited and formerly a member if the CIMB (Australia) Advisory Council.

Subsidiary boards and special responsibilities
Chairman of nib holdings limited and nib health funds limited. Steve is also Chairman of the 
Nomination Committee.

Interests in shares and performance rights
Indirect: 250,000 ordinary shares in nib holdings limited held by Depeto Pty Ltd.

Mark Fitzgibbon
MBA, MA, ALCA, FAICD

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer

Experience and expertise
Mark joined nib health funds limited in October 2002 as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and led nib 
through its demutualisation and listing on the ASX in May 2007 when he was appointed Managing 
Director of nib holdings limited. Previously CEO of both the national and NSW peak industry bodies 
for licensed clubs and has held several CEO positions in local government.

Other current directorships
Director of Knights Rugby League Pty Limited.

Former directorships in the last three years
None.

Subsidiary boards and special responsibilities
Managing Director of nib holdings limited. Director of nib health funds limited, nib health care 
services pty limited, nib servicing facilities pty limited, nib Global Pty Limited, IMAN Australian 
Health Plans Pty Limited, nib nz holdings limited, nib nz limited, nib Options Pty Limited, 
RealSurgeons Pty Ltd, RealSelf Pty Ltd and World Nomads Group Pty Ltd. Mark is also a member 
of the Nomination Committee.

Interests in shares and performance rights
Direct:  1,122,656 ordinary shares in nib holdings limited.

Indirect:  660,621 ordinary shares in nib holdings limited held by Fitz (NSW) Pty Ltd.

331,765 performance rights under FY13-FY16 Long Term Incentive Plan which may vest 
from 1 September 2016.

273,786 performance rights under FY14-FY17 Long Term Incentive Plan which may vest 
from 1 September 2017.

234,714 performance rights under FY15-FY18 Long Term Incentive Plan which may vest 
from 1 September 2018.

284,320 performance rights under FY16-FY19 Long Term Incentive Plan which may vest 
from 1 September 2019.

15

annual report 2016 
 
 
 
INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS continued

Philip Gardner 
B.Comm, CPA, CCM, 
FAICD, JP

Independent Non-Executive Director

Experience and expertise
A Director since 28 May 2007. Current Chief Executive Officer of The Wests Group Australia, a 
position he has held for more than a decade in which time he has overseen the Group’s significant 
growth and expansion.

Lee Ausburn
MPharm, BPharm, Dip 
Hosp Pharm, GAICD

Other current directorships
Knights Rugby League Pty Limited.

Former directorships in the last three years
A Director of IMAN Australian Health Plans Pty Limited, Newcastle Airport Limited and Hunter Funds 
Management Pty Ltd.

Subsidiary boards and special responsibilities
A Director of nib health funds limited (since 2005).

Chairman of the Investment Committee and a member of the Audit Committee, People and 
Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee.

Interests in shares and performance rights
Indirect: 150,000 ordinary shares in nib holdings limited held by Sutton Gardner Pty Ltd.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Experience and expertise
A Director of nib holdings limited since November 2013. With more than 30 years experience in 
pharmaceuticals, Lee is an experienced Non-Executive Director with a wealth of knowledge in the 
global health industry.

Other current directorships
A Director of Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd and SomnoMed Ltd. President of the 
Pharmacy Foundation at the University of Sydney.

Former directorships in the last three years
Director of IMAN Australian Health Plans Pty Limited.

Subsidiary boards and special responsibilities
A Director of nib health funds limited.

Chairman of the People and Remuneration Committee and a member of the Risk and Reputation 
Committee and Nomination Committee.

Interests in shares and performance rights
Indirect: 20,000 ordinary shares in nib holdings limited held by Leedoc Pty Ltd and 30,000 ordinary 
shares in nib holdings limited held by MIML Pension Consolidator (Lee Ausburn).

16

nib holdings limitedDIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016Harold Bentley
MA Hons, FCA, 
FCSA, FGIA

Independent Non-Executive Director

Experience and expertise
A Director since 7 November 2007. Has over 20 years experience in the insurance sector. 
Formerly the Chief Financial Officer of Promina Group Ltd and an Audit Manager with 
PricewaterhouseCoopers specialising in finance and insurance companies.

Dr Annette Carruthers 
MBBS (Hons), FRACGP, 
FAICD, GradDipAppFin 
TAASFA

Other current directorships
None.

Former directorships in the last three years
Director of IMAN Australian Health Plans Pty Limited.

Subsidiary boards and special responsibilities
Director of nib health funds limited, nib nz holdings limited and nib nz limited.

Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Investment Committee, Risk and Reputation 
Committee and Nomination Committee. 

Chairman of the nib nz holdings limited’s Audit Committee and Chairman of nib nz limited’s Board, 
Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee (BARCC).

Interests in shares and performance rights
Indirect: 100,000 ordinary shares in nib holdings limited held by Sushi Sake Pty Ltd.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Experience and expertise
A Director since 20 September 2007. A general medical practitioner with financial qualifications 
and comprehensive experience in patient care and clinical risk management. Directorships and 
representative positions in a range of national, state and regional health care organisations.

Other current directorships
Director of Cater Care Holdings Pty Ltd, Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia and Vice President 
of MS Australia.

Former directorships in the last three years
Director of IMAN Australian Health Plans Pty Limited, Aged Care Investment Services (the Trustee 
for the AMP Managed Aged Care Investment Trusts), the NSW Board of the Medical Board of 
Australia, Hunter Primary Care Ltd, and Hunter Infrastructure and Investment Advisory Board.

Subsidiary boards and special responsibilities
Director of nib health funds limited (since 2003), nib health care services pty limited, nib nz holdings 
limited and nib nz limited.

Chairman of the Risk and Reputation Committee and a member of the Audit Committee and 
Nomination Committee. A member of nib nz limited’s Board, Audit, Risk and Compliance 
Committee (BARCC) and a member of nib nz holdings limited’s Audit Committee.

Interests in shares and performance rights
Direct:  1,000 ordinary shares in nib holdings limited.

Indirect:  71,500 ordinary shares in nib holdings limited held by Carruthers Future Fund Pty Ltd.

17

annual report 2016INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS continued

Christine McLoughlin
BA/LLB (Hons), FAICD

Donal O’Dwyer
MBA, BE

Independent Non-Executive Director

Experience and expertise
A Director since 20 March 2011. Over 25 years experience as a financial services and legal executive 
with iconic brands in financial services (AMP and IAG), telecommunications (Optus) and professional 
services industries in Australia, the UK and Asia.

Other current directorships
Chairman of Stadium Australia Group, a Non-Executive Director of Suncorp Group Limited, 
Spark Infrastructure Group and Whitehaven Coal Limited and a member of ASIC’s Director 
Advisory Panel and the Minter Ellison Advisory Board.

Former directorships in the last three years
Director of IMAN Australian Health Plans Pty Limited, Westpac’s Insurance Businesses. Chairman 
of Australian Payments Council and Deputy Chairman of The Smith Family.

Subsidiary boards and special responsibilities
A Director of nib health funds limited.

A member of the People and Remuneration Committee, Risk and Reputation Committee and 
Nomination Committee.

Interests in shares and performance rights
Indirect:  110,000 shares in nib holdings limited held by Dundas Street Investments Pty Ltd.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Experience and expertise
Appointed as an additional Director on 22 March 2016 and will stand for election at the 2016 Annual 
General Meeting. Highly experienced Non-Executive Director and former executive as the former 
worldwide President at Cordis Cardiology and President of the Cardiovascular Group, Europe with 
Baxter Healthcare (now Edwards Lifesciences).

Other current directorships
Chairman of AtCor Medical Ltd. A Director of Cochlear Ltd, Mesoblast Ltd and Fisher & Paykel 
Healthcare Corporation Ltd.

Former directorships in the last three years
None.

Subsidiary boards and special responsibilities
A Director of nib health funds limited. A member of the People and Remuneration Committee, 
Risk and Reputation Committee and Nomination Committee.

Interests in shares and performance rights
Indirect:  25,600 shares in nib holdings limited held by Dundrum Investments Pty Ltd.

COMPANY SECRETARIES

Mrs Michelle McPherson (BBUS (Accounting) (UTS), CA) was appointed to the position of Company Secretary on 
1 September 2008. She is currently the Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Group. Mrs McPherson 
is a Director of the Hunter Valley Research Foundation and Hunter Valley Grammar School, Chairman of the Advisory Board 
to the Faculty of Business and Law at the University of Newcastle and a member of the University of Newcastle Foundation 
Advisory Board and the Council of the University of Newcastle. Mrs McPherson also serves as a Director of a number of nib 
Group companies.

Ms Roslyn Toms (BA (Hons) (UCAN,UTS) /LLB (UNSW)) was appointed Company Secretary on 29 April 2013 and serves as 
joint Company Secretary. She is also General Counsel of the nib Group and Company Secretary of other nib Group companies. 
Ms Toms has over thirteen years’ experience as a lawyer in business, government and private practice.

18

nib holdings limitedDIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS
The number of meetings of nib holdings limited’s Board of Directors and of each Board committee held during the year ended 
30 June 2016, and the numbers of meetings attended by each Director were:

Board2

Audit
Committee

Risk and Reputation 
Committee

People and 
Remuneration 
Committee3

Investment
Committee

Nomination
Committee

Name

Held

Attended

Held

Attended

Held

Attended

Held

Attended

Held

Attended

Held

Attended

S Crane

M Fitzgibbon

L Ausburn

H Bentley 

A Carruthers

P Gardner

C McLoughlin

D O’Dwyer1

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

2

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

 9*

 9*

 9*

9

9

9

 6*

–

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

 4*

 4*

4

4

4

 4*

4

1

7

7

7

7

7

7

7

7

 7*

 6*

7

 4*

 3*

6

7

2

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

 1*

 6*

–

6

–

6

–

–

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

 2*

2

2

2

2

2

1

*  Attendance at Committee meetings in an ex-officio capacity
1.  D O’Dwyer commenced on 22 March 2016
2.  Unscheduled Board meeting on 24 June 2016
3.  Unscheduled PARCO meeting on 7 June 2016

nib’s Non-Executive Directors participated in a number of site visits, work related functions and staff events during the course of 
the year in Newcastle, Sydney and Auckland.

LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPECTED RESULTS FROM OPERATIONS

Additional comments on expected results on operations of the Group are included in this Annual Report under Operating and 
Financial Review on pages 2 to 13.

Further information on likely developments in the operations of the Group have not been included in this Annual Report because 
the Directors believe it would be likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to the Group.

REMUNERATION REPORT

The Remuneration Report is set out on pages 22 to 42 of the Annual Report and forms part of this Report.

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION

The Group is not subject to any specific environmental regulation and has not breached any legislation regarding environmental 
matters. 

SHARES UNDER PERFORMANCE RIGHTS

Unissued ordinary shares of nib holdings limited under performance rights at the date of this report are as follows:

Date performance rights granted

Expiry date

Issue price of shares

Number under performance right

19 November 2012

29 November 2013

22 December 2014

13 May 2015

18 January 2016

1 September 2016

1 September 2017

1 September 2018

1 September 2018

1 September 2019

nil

nil

nil

nil

nil

 553,236 

 559,057 

 473,927 

 22,956 

 628,895 

Shares may be issued or acquired on-market at the election of the Company. It is anticipated the performance rights will be 
satisfied through on-market share purchases administered by the nib Holdings Ltd Share Ownership Plan Trust.

No performance right holder has any right under the performance rights to participate in any other share issue of the Company 
or any other entity.

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annual report 2016NON-AUDIT SERVICES

The Company may decide to employ the auditor on assignments additional to their statutory audit duties where the auditor’s 
expertise and experience with the Group are important.

Details of the amounts paid or payable to the auditor (PricewaterhouseCoopers) for audit and non-audit services during the year 
are disclosed in Note 33 – Remuneration of Auditors.

The Board of Directors has considered the position and, in accordance with advice received from the Audit Committee, is 
satisfied that the provision of the non-audit services is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors 
imposed by the Corporations Act 2001. The Directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services by the auditor, as 
set out in Note 1, did not compromise the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 for the following 
reasons:

•  all non-audit services have been reviewed by the Audit Committee to ensure that they did not impact the impartiality and 

objectivity of the auditor.

•  none of the services undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in APES 110 Code of Ethics 

for Professional Accountants.

INSURANCE OF OFFICERS

During the financial year, the Group paid a premium in respect of a contract insuring the Directors and Officers of the Group 
against liability incurred as such a Director or Officer, other than conduct involving wilful breach of duty in relation to the Group, to 
the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001. The contract of insurance prohibits disclosure of the nature of the liability and 
the amount of the premium.

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

A copy of the Auditor’s Independence Declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on 
page 21.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DECLARATION

The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have given the declarations to the Board concerning the Group’s 
financial statements required under section 295A(2) of the Corporations Act 2001 and Recommendation 7.3 of the ASX 
Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations.

ROUNDING OF AMOUNTS

The Company is of a kind referred to in Instrument 2016/191, issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, 
relating to the “rounding off” of amounts in the Directors’ Report and Financial Report. Amounts in the Directors’ Report and 
Financial Report have been rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars in accordance with that Instrument.

This report is made in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

On behalf of the Board

Steve Crane 
Director 

Newcastle, NSW
19 August 2016 

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Harold Bentley
Director

nib holdings limitedDIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016 
AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE 
DECLARATION

For the year ended 30 June 2016

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

As lead auditor for the audit of nib holdings limited for the year ended 30 June 2016, I declare that to 
the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: 

a) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in 

relation to the audit; and 

b) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. 

This declaration is in respect of nib holdings limited and the entities it controlled during the period. 

Caroline Mara 
Partner 
PricewaterhouseCoopers 

Newcastle 
19 August 2016 

PricewaterhouseCoopers, ABN 52 780 433 757 
Level 3, 45 Watt Strteet, PO Box 798, NEWCASTLE  NSW  2300 
T: +61 2 4925 1100, F: +61 2 4925 1199, www.pwc.com.au 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. 

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annual report 2016  
   
  
 
  
REMUNERATION REPORT

For the year ended 30 June 2016

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD

Dear Shareholder,

We are pleased to present our Remuneration Report for the financial year to 30 June 2016. 

Our aim with remuneration is to retain, reward and incentivise our Executives to deliver short-and-long-term value creation that is 
aligned to our organisational culture, overall business strategy as well as shareholder interests. 

The Board has spent considerable time bedding down a remuneration philosophy and framework that is fair to our people and is 
reasonable in the eyes of our shareholders. It’s therefore encouraging that our remuneration approach has been readily accepted 
by our shareholders, proxy advisors and other shareholder representative groups. At the 2015 Annual General Meeting, our 
shareholders voted more than 98% in favour of our Remuneration Report. We feel feedback is important and as in previous 
years, nib will seek to engage with our key stakeholders prior to this year’s AGM.

Like many companies we continue to face intense competition to attract and also retain Executive talent. Our remuneration 
structure sets a clear and meaningful link between performance and reward to ensure we continue to attract and retain the 
right people. We have previously explained to our shareholders that the Board’s Executive remuneration goal is to position 
our Executive team between the 50th and 75th percentile of benchmarked companies in terms of fixed remuneration. On a 
regular basis we engage an independent advisor to assist in benchmarking remuneration against a defined nib peer group 
which contains similar businesses of comparable size. This was done in May 2014 and again in May this year (for financial year 
2017). As our shareholders have seen, the size, scope and complexity of nib has increased significantly in the last few years 
with the acquisition of nib New Zealand, World Nomads Group and the expansion of our international business operations. 
Our benchmarking in 2016 has shown that the Managing Director was below market and so TFR will be increased by 15% 
in 2017 to align with our targets and to remain competitive. Further information regarding Executive Remuneration, as well 
as total remuneration mix and performance against STI and LTI hurdles for FY16, can be found on pages 27 to 31 of the 
Annual Report. 

Due to ongoing growth and diversification of the Group, Board succession planning and renewal remains a key focus for the 
nib Board. Ensuring we have the right skills mix, experience, diversity, independence and capacity is integral to nib’s ongoing 
success. With this central to our thinking, during the year nib appointed Mr Donal O’Dwyer as an Independent Non-Executive 
Director of the Board of nib. The appointment of Donal follows the announcement in November last year by Dr Annette 
Carruthers that she would not be seeking re-election as a Non-Executive Director of nib. We will not be seeking shareholder 
approval to Increase nib’s Non-Executive Director fee pool with 2017 Directors fees captured under our current fee pool.

Since listing on ASX in 2007, nib has continued to perform well against our stated business strategy. With that we have delivered 
strong returns for our shareholders, while being served by a very capable and experienced Executive team. We thank our 
Executives and their teams for their commitment to nib. 

I would like acknowledge the contribution of my fellow nib Director, Christine McLoughlin who during the year moved from 
Chairman of our People and Remuneration Committee and will take up the role as Chairman of Risk and Reputation Committee. 
Christine’s, leadership has helped embed the effective remuneration philosophy we have at nib. As Chairman of our People and 
Remuneration Committee I look forward to building on the strong foundations we have in place. 

As always, we welcome your feedback.

Yours sincerely 

Lee Ausburn
Chairman 
People and Remuneration Committee

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nib holdings limitedCONTENTS

KEY TERMS USED IN THIS REPORT

Key terms used in this Report 

Who this Report covers 

Performance drives remuneration at nib 

Our remuneration governance 

Actual remuneration received for the financial year 
ended 30 June 2016 

Executive reward at nib 

How reward was linked to performance this year 

Terms of Executive contracts 

Non-Executive Director remuneration 

Detailed disclosure of Executive remuneration 

Detailed disclosure of Non-Executive remuneration 

Equity instruments held by key management personnel 

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24

25

26

27

32

34

35

36

40

41

FY15

FY16

FY17

AGM

Group

KMP

KPI

LTI

LTIP

NPAT

STI

TFR

TSR

Financial year ended 30 June 2015

Financial year ended 30 June 2016

Financial year ended 30 June 2017

Annual General Meeting

nib holdings limited consolidated entity

Key Management Personnel (those Directors and 
Executives who have responsibility for planning, 
directing and controlling the activities of nib, either 
directly or indirectly)

Key Performance Indicator

Long-Term Incentive

Long-Term Incentive Plan

Net Profit After Tax

Short-Term Incentive

Total Fixed Remuneration

Total Shareholder Return

WHO THIS REPORT COVERS

This Report presents the remuneration arrangements for nib’s key management personnel.

Executive Director 

Mark Fitzgibbon

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO)

Other Executives

Michelle McPherson

Deputy Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer (CFO/DCEO)

Rhod McKensey

Group Executive Australian Residents Health Insurance (GEARHI)

Rob Hennin

Chief Executive Officer – New Zealand (CEO NZ)

Brendan Mills

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Justin Vaughan

Group Executive Benefits and Provider Relations (GEBPR)

David Kan

Group Executive International and New Business (GEINB)

Independent Non-Executive Directors

Steve Crane

Lee Ausburn

Harold Bentley 

Chairman

Member Risk and Reputation Committee , Member People and Remuneration Committee (until 
29 February 2016), Chairman People and Remuneration Committee (1 March 2016 – 30 June 2016)

Chairman Audit Committee, Chairman Board Audit Risk and Compliance Committee New Zealand, 
Director New Zealand subsidiaries, Member Investment Committee, and Risk and Reputation 
Committee

Annette Carruthers 

Chairman Risk and Reputation Committee, Director New Zealand subsidiaries and Member 
Audit Committee and Board Audit Risk and Compliance Committee New Zealand

Philip Gardner

Chairman Investment Committee, Member Audit Committee and People and Remuneration 
Committee

Christine McLoughlin

Chairman People and Remuneration Committee (until 29 February 2016), Member People and 
Remuneration (1 March 2016 – 30 June 2016), Member Risk and Reputation Committee

Donal O’Dwyer 
(commenced 22/3/2016)

Member People and Remuneration Committee, and Risk and Reputation Committee

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annual report 2016PERFORMANCE DRIVES REMUNERATION AT nib

Over the past five years nib has continued to perform strongly against the following key performance criteria.

Sustained growth in consolidated operating profit combined with effective capital management has seen strong performance in 
the key metrics of EPS and TSR.

Earnings Per Share

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22.5

21.5

20.5

19.5

18.5

17.5

16.5

15.5

14.5

13.5

12.5

21.2

14.8

15.3

17.3

15.9

FY12

FY13

FY14

FY15

FY16

Total Shareholder Return

Since 1 July 2011 nib has consistently performed above the S&P ASX200. The graph below shows the value of $100 invested over 
the five-year period to the end to 30 June 2016 (with dividends reinvested) compared to the performance of the S&P/ASX200.

600

500

400

300

200

100

0

NHF:
436.4

ASX200:
142.9

Jun 11

Dec 11

Jun 12

Dec 12

Jun 13

Dec 13

Jun 14

Dec 14

Jun 15

Dec 15

Jun 16

Rebased to 100. Source: Bloomberg, assumes capital returns and dividends reinvested at the payout date.

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nib holdings limitedREMUNERATION REPORTCONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016 
 
 
OUR REMUNERATION GOVERNANCE

The role of nib’s People and Remuneration Committee (Committee) is to make recommendations to the Board on the 
remuneration framework, ensuring our remuneration strategy is aligned and reflects the performance of the nib Group. As part 
of this process the Committee seeks advice and consults with a range of external remuneration consultants, specialists, major 
shareholders and shareholder advisory groups. 

The Committee has responsibilities in the areas of remuneration and its link to nib’s culture and business strategy, diversity, human 
resources strategy, succession planning and employee development and engagement. The Committee Charter is available on the 
nib website (nib.com.au/shareholders). The Committee includes the following independent, Non-Executive Directors: 

Lee Ausburn

Christine McLoughlin

Donal O’Dywer

Philip Gardner

Executive remuneration arrangements are set against a comparator group of organisations or peers, which nib determines 
in consultation with external remuneration advisors. In May 2014 (and again in May this year for financial year 2017) Guerdon 
Associates completed the benchmarking analyses. The scope of this work included reviewing and benchmarking remuneration 
arrangements against a relevant peer group of companies and working with the Committee to ensure any proposed changes 
are aligned to our remuneration philosophy. The May 2014 benchmarking analysis and supplementary data was utilised for the 
financial year 2016 reviews.

In determining nib’s peer group, companies from the following sectors and industries were considered:

•  Health insurance companies;

•  Other insurance companies;

•  Other finance sector companies;

•  Consumer discretionary; and

•  Healthcare companies.

We have found it challenging to define a peer group in the Australian market of a similar size to nib. As a result comparator 
companies were chosen based on size and broad operational parameters. We also consider current market expectations within 
our sector in forming a view of benchmarking Executive remuneration. 

The primary peer group contained 20 companies, and a further 25 companies were represented in the supplementary 
comparator group. The primary peer group was chosen based on market capitalisation and pre-tax profit broadly being between 
50% and 200% of nib, with nib positioned around the middle of the group.

nib’s long-term goal is to set TFR for our Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer and Executives competitively between the 
50th and 75th percentiles of our benchmarked peer group. In FY16, adjustments were made to achieve this goal. Our increasing 
market capitalisation (which has increased approximately 230% over the five year period from 30 June 2011) together with the 
expanding scope and complexity of our business, has required us to review and change our peer group of 20 companies for FY17. 
This has resulted in further Executive remuneration adjustments for FY17. Our benchmarking in 2016 has shown that the Managing 
Director was below market and so TFR will be increased by 15% in 2017 to align with our targets and to remain competitive.

The Board’s view is that our current LTI performance hurdles being Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Total Shareholder Return (TSR) 
relative to S&P/ASX200 group of companies remain appropriate and aligned to our remuneration philosophy. We will continue to 
assess the appropriateness of these performance hurdles each year and consult with shareholders, proxy advisors and other 
shareholder representative groups regarding any future amendments to ensure they are aligned to shareholder interests. 

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ACTUAL REMUNERATION RECEIVED FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

Actual remuneration for each Executive in FY16 included a fixed component, as well as a variable component made up of an 
STI payment and LTI award. The STI paid is determined by the performance of each Executive against set performance targets 
that include financial and non-financial metrics, and in some instances, strategic milestones. FY16 included the vesting of the 
FY12-FY15 LTI Plan for eligible participants, based on hurdles set (Earnings Per Share and Total Shareholder Return) with 50% 
of the FY12-FY15 LTI Plan vesting for participants.

A full breakdown of Executive remuneration details has been prepared in accordance with statutory requirements and 
accounting standards. This detailed disclosure is located on page 36 of this Report.

The remuneration structure for each Executive for FY16 is made up of the following components. 

TOTAL POTENTIAL REWARD

Total fixed remuneration
(cash salary, superannuation,
plus insurance cover)

Short-term incentive (STI),
being cash and
deferral into shares

Long-term incentive (LTI),
being
performance rights

Total potential reward

Fixed

Variable

The table below shows the key elements of total reward for each Executive for FY16. This includes the cash component 
elements paid to each Executive for the year as well as the value of equity held in escrow (not subject to forfeiture conditions), 
and equity from previous years that vested in FY16 and which was originally reported under accounting standards in the year 
they were granted.

Mark Fitzgibbon

Rob Hennin

David Kan

Rhod McKensey

Michelle McPherson

Brendan Mills

Justin Vaughan

STI applicable to the FY15 year
paid in Sept 2015 (FY16)2

Cash

$

266,400

75,182

36,581

128,488

124,735

61,138

55,720

Shares held 
in escrow

$

266,400

82,005

36,581

128,488

124,735

61,138

55,720

Total fixed 
remuneration1

$

880,000

393,592

444,919

540,001

556,001

320,301

291,201

LTI vested
in FY163

$

Total reward 
(received or 
available)

$

333,629

1,746,429

–

–

99,678

168,337

–

–

550,780

518,080

896,655

973,808

442,577

402,641

3,426,015

748,243

755,066

601,644

5,530,967

1. Total fixed remuneration comprises Cash salaries and fees and superannuation.
2. FY15 STI paid in the FY16 year.
3. Value of shares issued during the year on exercise of performance rights.

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nib holdings limitedREMUNERATION REPORTCONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016EXECUTIVE REWARD AT nib

The objective of Executive remuneration arrangements is to ensure that nib’s remuneration practices are clearly understood and 
appropriately aligned with shareholder value creation over the short and long term, and that these practices work to appropriately 
motivate, reward and retain Executives.

The remuneration framework provides a mix of fixed and variable remuneration with a blend of short-term and long-term 
incentives. There are three components of total remuneration: 

•  fixed remuneration, comprising base remuneration package, superannuation and insurance cover;

•  short-term incentives based on predetermined Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets established by the Board and an 

assessment of leadership; and

• 

longer-term incentives based on predetermined TSR and EPS performance established by the Board.

Executives only receive dividends on the deferred STI and LTI (including those subject to escrow) after they have been awarded 
or vested. Executives are not entitled to dividends on securities or performance rights which have not vested. 

A significant portion of the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer’s and Executives’ remuneration is performance based 
through STI and LTI arrangements. Claw-back arrangements are in place for the portion of STI deferred and LTI.

If the Board becomes aware of a material misstatement of our financial accounts or statements, and nib has awarded the 
Executive a remuneration increase, incentive payment or award (STI and LTI) having regard to misstatement, the Board may, 
(in its absolute discretion) require the Executive to:

•  repay the Company any amount of remuneration, STI or LTI received by the Executive; or

• 

forfeit or cancel any remuneration increase, STI or LTI award (whether vested or unvested).

Our remuneration mix
The graph below illustrates the FY16 remuneration mix for our Executives. Any variations in target remuneration mix between 
Executive roles reflect position responsibilities.

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90%

80%

70%

60%

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40%

30%

20%

10%

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33%

17%

17%

33%

24%

14%

14%

20%

15%

15%

20%

15%

15%

21%

13%

13%

21%

13%

13%

21%

13%

13%

48%

50%

50%

53%

53%

53%

MD/CEO

DCEO/CFO

GEARHI

CEO NZ

CIO

GEBPR

GEINB

Longer-term performance incentives opportunity
Short-term performance incentives opportunity – deferred into shares

Short-term performance incentives opportunity – cash
Base remuneration package and benefits  

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EXECUTIVE REWARD AT nib continued

Fixed remuneration
Fixed remuneration for Executives is determined with reference to a benchmarking process, external market factors, competition 
to attract and retain talent, as well as consideration of the expertise of the individual in the role.

Fixed remuneration includes cash salary, superannuation and insurance cover. The fixed remuneration may be salary packaged 
at no additional cost to the Group.

Short-term incentives for the financial year ended 30 June 2016
nib’s short-term incentive (STI) plan for each Executive is structured as follows.

TOTAL POTENTIAL STI

Cash (50%)

Deferred into shares (50%)

1 year (50%) / 2 years (50%)

Total potential reward

Variable (Determined by a mixture of financial, non-financial and individual performance outcomes) 

Performance criteria for STI is based on two components: 

1.  Performance assessment which makes up 80% of the total STI. The performance component is assessed against 

predetermined performance milestones for each Executive. In some instances an Executive’s STI assessment may include 
strategic milestones.

2.  Leadership assessment which makes up 20% of the total STI. The leadership component ensures we continue to focus 

and recognise the contribution of our Executives in developing a high performance organisational culture and is assessed 
as part of annual performance reviews.

The Board is responsible for assessing the performance of the MD/CEO and the MD/CEO is responsible for assessing the 
performance of the other Executives (with approval of the resulting STI awards by the Board following a recommendation from 
the Committee).

The actual level of STI paid to each Executive is determined at the end of the financial year based on the Executive’s achievement 
of predetermined performance milestones and an annual performance review. The cash component of the bonuses is payable 
on or before 15 September each year in respect of the prior financial year.

Each Executive has a target STI opportunity. For FY16, 50% of the awarded STI must be deferred into shares, with half the 
shares vesting after one year and the second half after two years. These shares are subject to a real risk of forfeiture during the 
deferral period being a service condition. While nib does not set minimum shareholding requirements on our Executives, the 
Board’s view is that the deferral arrangements under the STI means all Executives have an appropriate minimum equity holding. 

FY16 Maximum 
potential STI  
as a % of TFR

Proportion of 
actual FY16 STI 
to be deferred 
into shares

100%

60%

60%

60%

50%

50%

50%

50%

50%

50%

50%

50%

50%

50%

Mark Fitzgibbon

Michelle McPherson

Rhod McKensey

Rob Hennin

Brendan Mills

Justin Vaughan

David Kan

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nib holdings limitedREMUNERATION REPORTCONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016The specific KPIs and weighting for FY16 for the Managing Director/CEO and Chief Financial Officer/Deputy CEO which 
constitutes 80% of their total STI are below (other executives have KPIs which are relevant to their roles).

KPI Weighting

Growth

Group premium revenue

Profitability

Group underlying profit

WNG underlying operating profit

Underlying EPS

Cost control

Mark Fitzgibbon 
(MD/CEO)

Michelle 
McPherson
(CFO/DCEO)

10%

40%

10%

20%

–

40%

–

20%

Group management expense ratio (excluding acquisition costs)

–

30%

Customer satisfaction

arhi customer satisfaction

20%

10%

Short-term performance targets are set for achieving specific financial business and individual performance outcomes and 
awards are made relative to stretch performance.

Actual STIs awarded and forfeited (as a percentage of total STI) are set out below. A more detailed description of performance 
against STI performance hurdles for the CEO and CFO/DCEO is shown on page 32.

Mark Fitzgibbon

Michelle McPherson

Rhod McKensey

Rob Hennin

Brendan Mills

Justin Vaughan

David Kan

Group average

FY16 STI Bonus

FY15 STI Bonus

Awarded

Forfeited

Awarded

Forfeited

%

87%

86%

87%

92%

85%

96%

82%

88%

%

13%

14%

13%

8%

15%

4%

18%

12%

%

83%

82%

90%

85%

79%

80%

75%

70%

%

17%

18%

10%

15%

21%

20%

25%

30%

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annual report 2016EXECUTIVE REWARD AT nib continued

Long-term incentives for the financial year ended 30 June 2016
nib’s long-term incentive (LTI) plan for each Executive is structured as follows.

TOTAL POTENTIAL LTI

LTI Issue of Rights

4 year
performance period

Tranche 1 (50%):
TSR

Tranche 2 (50%):
EPS

LTI awarded

With 50% of total award
having 2 year escrow period 

The purpose of the LTI is to balance short-term performance objectives with the creation of long-term shareholder value by 
focusing overall Group performance over a multi-year period.

The nib LTI is an incentive provided to eligible Executives if specific measures are met over a four-year period. LTI targets are set 
in the interests of creating long term shareholder value and to assist nib to attract, reward, motivate and retain Executives.

LTIP participants are granted performance rights that enable the Executive to acquire shares in nib for nil consideration if 
performance conditions are met and the employees are still employed by nib at the end of the vesting period. No dividends are 
received on unvested rights.

The vesting date may be accelerated at the Board’s discretion in the event of death of a participant, cessation of employment 
for other reasons; including total and permanent disablement, redundancy and retirement, on winding up, delisting, change of 
control and reconstruction or amalgamation.

Participation in the plan is at the Board’s discretion and no individual has a contractual right to participate in the plan or to receive 
any guaranteed benefits.

The performance hurdles for the nib LTI is Total Shareholder Return (TSR) relative to the S&P/ASX200 over four years and EPS 
growth over the performance period. The LTI is allocated in two equal tranches; 50% for TSR and 50% for EPS. 

A condition of acceptance for each Executive in the LTI Plan is the requirement for 50% of the LTI to have a two-year escrow 
period. This escrow period extends beyond employment at nib ceasing, including termination.

nib LTI performance rights vest in accordance with the achievement of the following vesting conditions:

Vesting Condition 1

Vesting Condition 2

50% of the performance rights (Tranche 1)

50% of the performance rights (Tranche 2)

Total shareholder return targets (TSR Hurdle) for the relevant 
performance period are met

Earnings per share growth targets (EPS Hurdle) for the relevant 
performance period are met

TSR Hurdle (Tranche 1)
The TSR Hurdle applies to half of the LTI allocation. The TSR Hurdle measures the groth in the price of nib securities plus nib 
cash distributions and compares this to the shareholder returns from the peer group of companies. In order for the Tranche 1 
performance rights to vest, the TSR of nib will be compared to companies in the S$P/ASX 200 (the peer group) over the 
performance period.

The percentage of Tranch 1 performance rights that vest is determined as follows:

nib’s TSR performance compared to the relevant peer group

Performance of Tranche 1 performance rights vesting

>= 75th percentile

100%

>= 50th percentile to 74th percentile

Pro-rata straight line vesting between 50% and 74%

< 50th percentile

0%

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nib holdings limitedREMUNERATION REPORTCONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016EPS Hurdle (Tranche 2)
The EPS Hurdle applies to 50% of the LTI allocation. Vesting of performance rights is subject to nib holdings limited EPS hurdle 
as follows:

Percentage of 
performance 
rights vesting

EPS Hurdle: 
CAGR from 
base EPS

FY13-FY16 LTIP

EPS Hurdle:
CAGR from 
base EPS

FY14-FY17 LTIP

EPS Hurdle:
CAGR from 
base EPS

FY15-FY18 LTIP

EPS Hurdle:
CAGR from 
base EPS

FY16-FY19 LTIP

Base EPS

 14.8 cps 

Base EPS

 15.3 cps 

Base EPS

 15.9 cps 

Base EPS

100%

75%

50%

25%

0%

15%

12.5%

10%

7.5%

<7.5%

 25.8 cps 

 23.6 cps 

 21.6 cps 

 19.7 cps 

 nil 

15%

10%

7%

3%

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 26.8 cps 

 22.4 cps 

 20.1 cps 

 17.2 cps 

 nil 

9%

7%

5.5%

4%

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 22.4 cps 

 20.8 cps 

 19.7 cps 

 18.6 cps 

9%

7%

5%

3%

 nil 

<3%

 17.3 cps 

 24.4 cps 

 22.7 cps 

 21.0 cps 

 19.5 cps 

 nil 

For the purpose of the calculation, 25% to 50% will be discrete thresholds, with performance above the 50% entitlement calculated on a pro rata basis to a maximum 
entitlement of 100%.

For the FY16-FY19 LTIP nib moved to set EPS hurdles and performance levels annually, instead for the four year period at 
the beginning at the performance period. This allows the Board to take into account regulatory pricing re-sets and a focus on 
performance sustainability over a long-term period. The main reason for this, and as can be seen from the graph (below), is that 
for incentive schemes to be effective they need to strike the right balance of being aspirational but also achievable. As the graph 
highlights, our previous approach to setting EPS targets for the four year period resulted in nil award of the EPS component for 
FY11 and FY12. For the FY13 and FY14 grants, cumulative average growth rate targets were updated to reflect the strategy and 
maturity of the business. 

Variability in investment returns from year to year also impacts EPS, with EPS targets being set based on an assumption that 
on average over time investment returns will be in line with benchmark performance.

If vesting conditions are met, the performance rights will vest on 1 September following the end of the performance period. 
On the vesting date, Executives who hold vested performance rights will be either issued or transferred shares in nib for each 
vested performance right. There is no re-testing of performance.

One half of any shares awarded will be required to be held in escrow for a period of two years, even if termination of employment 
occurs during that period.

The graph below shows the EPS performance of nib for the past five years and demonstrates how challenging the EPS targets are 
for grants of LTI made in FY11 and FY12. For the FY13 and FY14 grants cumulative average growth rate targets were updated to 
reflect the strategy and maturity of the business. Variability in investment returns from year to year impacts EPS, with EPS targets 
being set based on an assumption that on average over time investment returns will be in line with benchmark performance.

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17.3
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FY09 – FY11 LTIP
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FY10 – FY12 LTIP
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15% EPS
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9% EPS
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9% EPS
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FY14 – FY17
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FY15 – FY18
LTIP

FY16 – FY19
LTIP

FY11

FY12

FY13

FY14

FY15

FY16

FY17

FY18

FY19

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50% – 75% vesting range on a pro-rata basis

75% – 100% vesting range on a pro-rata basis

EPS

There is no vesting event in respect of the FY13 result reflecting the move from three-year LTI targets to four-year LTI targets.

31

annual report 2016 
 
 
 
HOW REWARD WAS LINKED TO PERFORMANCE THIS YEAR

The components of remuneration that are linked to performance are the STI and LTI plans. Set performance indicators determine 
80% of the STI award, while 20% is assessed on the leadership of each Executive.

Commercially sensitive and strategic milestone targets were set for some of our Executives and these were dependent on the 
segment of our business they have responsibility for. 

The following table shows the specific key performance indicators for the Managing Director/CEO and Chief Financial Officer/
Deputy CEO over the last five years:

Financial results

Growth

Group premium revenue

Profitability

nib Group underlying operating profit

WNG underlying operating profit

Underlying EPS

Cost Control

Group underlying management expense 
ratio excluding acquisition costs

2016
$m

2015
$m

2014
$m

2013
$m

2012
$m

1,818.7

1,634.9

1,491.6

1,290.4

1,123.8

132.0

9.7

22.9

85.2

 – 

18.3

77.3

 – 

16.8

75.5

 – 

16.3

70.0

 – 

15.0

cps

%

6.3

5.9

6.0

5.6

5.9

Results against KPIs (excluding leadership component) are detailed in the table below.

KPI

Growth

Group premium revenue

Profitability

nib Group underlying operating profit

WNG underlying operating profit

Underlying EPS

Cost control

nib Group underlying management 
expense ratio excluding acquisition costs

Customer satisfaction

arhi customer satisfaction

Result

Group premium revenue up 11% to $1.8 billion, with 100% of maximum STI awarded for 
this target.

Group underlying operating profit up 49.9% to $132.0 million, with 100% of maximum 
STI awarded for this target.

WNG underlying operating profit was $9.7 million (11 month result), with approximately 
70% of maximum STI awarded for this target.

Underlying EPS of 22.9cps up 25.1%, with 100% of maximum STI awarded for this 
target.

Approximately 65% of maximum STI awarded for this target.

A range of metrics are used to measure customer satisfaction, including lapse and NPS 
which resulted in approximately 50% of maximum STI awarded for this target.

The graph over illustrates the relationship between the amount (as a percentage) of total STI awarded and operating profit 
result. Executives received a lower STI (as a percentage) as operating profit has slowed from FY12. In recognition of the role 
and contribution of our Executives in establishing and integrating our new business segments (including nib New Zealand, 
International (Inbound) Health Insurance and World Nomads Group) the STI percentage awarded has improved in recent years.

32

nib holdings limitedREMUNERATION REPORTCONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016STI % awarded in 
respect of financial year
100.0%

80.0%

60.0%

40.0%

20.0%

0.0%

Operating profit
($m)
140.0

120.0

100.0

80.0

60.0

40.0

20.0

FY11

FY12

FY13

FY14

FY15

FY16

STI % awarded

Operating Profit

TERMS OF EXECUTIVE CONTRACTS

Executive contracts summarise employment terms and conditions, including remuneration arrangements and compensation.

A significant portion of the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer’s and Chief Financial Officer/Deputy Chief Executive 
Officer’s remuneration is performance based through STI and LTI arrangements. Claw-back arrangements are in place for 
the portion of STI deferred and LTI.

The table below provides a summary of the agreements.

Service agreement effective

Term of agreement

Termination provision

Mark Fitzgibbon (MD/CEO)

Michelle McPherson (CFO/DECO)

Rhod McKensey (GEARHI)

Rob Hennin (CEO NZ)

Brendan Mills (CIO)

1 July 2010

1 July 2010

1 July 2014

6 May 2013

1 June 2012

Open contract with notice period

Open contract with notice period

Open contract with notice period

Open contract with notice period

Open contract with notice period

Justin Vaughan (GEBPR)

1 August 2013

Open contract with notice period

David Kan (GEINB)

19 December 2014

Open contract with notice period

The agreement may be 
terminated early by nib 
health funds limited giving 
notice with immediate effect 
or by the relevant executive 
giving three months notice.

Termination payments
For our Australian Executives with open contracts effective pre August 2014, the Group may terminate the Executive’s contract 
with 12 months written notice and may make a payment in lieu of all or part of the notice period. For our Australian Executives with 
open contracts effective post August 2014, the Group may terminate the Executive’s contract with six months written notice and 
may make a payment in lieu of all or part of the notice period. In the case of a New Zealand Executive, the Group may terminate 
the Executive’s contract with nine months written notice and may make a payment in lieu of all or part of the notice period. 

The Executive may also receive the following benefits upon termination:

•  a pro-rata STI payment based on the period of the financial year during which the Executive was employed and the Board’s 
assessment of the Executive’s performance against the key performance indicators as at the date of termination; and/or

•  the Board has discretion to determine that all or a portion of unvested performance rights of a participant of the LTIP are to be 

vested upon termination.

At the 2011 Annual General Meeting nib received shareholder approval for the payment of termination benefits which may 
exceed the 12 month salary limit on termination benefits under the Corporations Act 2001. In response to shareholder feedback, 
the Board has since determined that this approval will only be undertaken for Executives who held this position at the date 
of shareholder approval. The only current Executives this approval would be applicable to are Mark Fitzgibbon (MD/CEO), 
Michelle McPherson (Deputy CEO/CFO) and Rhod McKensey (Group Executive Australian Residents Health Insurance).

33

annual report 2016NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REMUNERATION

Fees and payments to Non-Executive Directors reflect the Board role, market fee levels, and the objective of the Group to attract 
highly skilled and experienced Non-Executive Directors. 

nib requires all Non-Executive Directors to hold a minimum of 50% of their first year’s total annual base Director’s fee in 
shares, which is to be accumulated within three years of appointment (based on the share price at the date of joining the Board). 
All current Non-Executive Directors comply with this requirement as at 30 June 2016.

Non-Executive Director fees
Our Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) are paid a base fee, plus they also receive an additional fee for being members of other 
nib Board Committees. NED fees are reviewed annually by the Committee and approved by the Board. In 2014, nib engaged 
the services of Guerdon Associates to conduct a benchmarking and market remuneration analysis, which together with 
supplementary data was utilised this year.

NED fees are determined within the $1.5 million aggregate nib Directors fee pool limit, which was approved by shareholders at 
the 2013 Annual General Meeting. Directors’ fees and superannuation are paid out of this pool. Travel allowances, non-monetary 
benefits and retirement benefits are not included in this pool. 

The following table shows the fees (inclusive of superannuation) for nib’s Australian boards and committees:

Base fees

Chairman

Other Non-Executive Directors

Additional fees*

Audit committee

Chairman

Member

Investment committee

Chairman

Member

Risk and Reputation committee

Chairman

Member

People and Remuneration committee

Chairman

Member

Nomination committee

Chairman

Member

2016
$

2015
$

242,000

105,000

 234,400 

 102,000 

31,000

12,500

17,000

10,000

25,000

12,500

25,000

12,500

–

–

 30,000 

 12,000 

16,700 

9,900 

 24,100 

 12,000 

 24,100 

 12,000 

 – 

 – 

* The Chairman of the Board does not receive additional fees for involvement in committees.

The following fees (inclusive of superannuation) for the New Zealand boards and committees have applied:

NZ Base fees

Chairman*

Member

NZ Board, Audit, Risk and Compliance committee

Chairman

Member

* The Chairman of the NZ Board is not a member of the nib holdings Board.

34

2016
$

2015
$

 72,000 

 37,000 

 69,836 

 35,600 

 9,000 

 –

 8,900 

–

nib holdings limitedREMUNERATION REPORTCONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016Principle 2 of nib’s Corporate Governance Statement (which is available at www.nib.com.au/shareholders/company-profile/
corporate-governance) includes the committee membership of each of nib’s NEDs.

Share ownership by Non-Executive Directors
nib’s NEDs are required to hold a minimum of 50% of their first year’s total annual base Director’s fee in shares, which is to 
be accumulated within three years of appointment (based on the share price at the date of joining the Board). All current 
Non-Executive Directors comply with this requirement as at 30 June 2016.

Retirement allowances for Directors
There are no retirement allowances for Non-Executive Directors other than for Directors appointed by nib health funds limited 
before 24 November 2005.

Annette Carruthers is the only current Non-Executive Director that is eligible for a retirement allowance.

Annette Carruthers is entitled to a lump sum retirement payment. The benefit is calculated based on 80% of the average 
Director’s fee (paid from any company in the Group) for the last three years multiplied by a factor based on years of service. 
The factor based on years of service was frozen at 24 November 2005. The factor for Annette Carruthers is 0.71.

At 30 June 2016, the following retirement benefits are provided for:

Annette Carruthers  

$90,958

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nib holdings limitedREMUNERATION REPORTCONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EQUITY INSTRUMENTS HELD BY KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

Performance rights holdings
The numbers of performance rights over ordinary shares in the Company held during the financial year by each Executive of 
nib holdings limited are set out below.

2016

Balance at start 
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Granted as 
compensation

Exercised

Other forfeitures

Balance at the 
end of the year

Vested and 
exercisable

Mark Fitzgibbon

1,057,811 

284,320 

(108,773)

(108,773)

1,124,585 

Michelle McPherson

Rhod McKensey

Rob Hennin

Brendan Mills

Justin Vaughan

David Kan

Total

380,778 

275,189 

97,700 

107,752 

59,297 

22,956 

89,819 

69,787 

49,492 

41,394 

37,633 

56,450 

(54,883)

(32,498)

(54,883)

(32,497)

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360,831 

279,981 

147,192 

149,146 

96,930 

79,406 

2,001,483 

628,895 

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(196,153)

2,238,071 

–

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2015

Balance at start 
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Other forfeitures

Balance at the 
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Mark Fitzgibbon

1,059,049 

234,714 

(117,976)

(117,976)

1,057,811 

Michelle McPherson

Rhod McKensey

Rob Hennin

Brendan Mills

Justin Vaughan

David Kan

Total

425,750 

276,974 

57,316 

71,607 

26,438 

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74,081 

55,744 

40,384 

36,145 

32,859 

22,956

(59,527)

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275,189 

97,700 

107,752 

59,297 

22,956

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279,981 

147,192 

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79,406 

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275,189 

97,700 

107,752 

59,297 

22,956

2,001,483 

To date nib’s practice has been to source equity for remuneration awards from shares purchased on market. Accordingly, there 
was no dilution from Executive new issue equity awards in 2016.

Share holdings
The number of shares in the Company held during the financial year by each Director of nib holdings limited and other Key 
Management Personnel of the Group, including their personally related parties, are set out below.

2016

Ordinary shares

Directors of nib group

Steve Crane

Lee Ausburn

Harold Bentley 

Annette Carruthers

Philip Gardner

Christine McLoughlin

Donal O’Dwyer

Other key management personnel of the Group

Mark Fitzgibbon

Michelle McPherson

Rhod McKensey

Rob Hennin

Brendan Mills

Justin Vaughan

David Kan

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125,000 

97,500 

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1,594,650 

195,627 

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512,498 

245,820 

11,653 

38,894 

5,890 

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74,389 

26,736 

19,933 

18,166 

11,926 

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320,209 

38,663 

58,827 

24,056 

11,926 

41

annual report 2016REMUNERATION REPORT
CONTINUED
For the year ended 30 June 2016

EQUITY INSTRUMENTS HELD BY KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL continued

Share holdings continued

2015

Ordinary shares

Directors of nib group

Steve Crane

Lee Ausburn

Harold Bentley 

Annette Carruthers

Philip Gardner

Christine McLoughlin

Other key management personnel of the Group

Mark Fitzgibbon

Michelle McPherson

Rhod McKensey

Rob Hennin

Brendan Mills

Justin Vaughan

David Kan

Balance at the 
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200,000 

20,000 

100,000 

72,500 

108,000 

97,500 

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158,605 

428,455 

203,945 

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11,653 

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5,890 

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125,000 

97,500 

1,594,650 

512,498 

245,820 

11,653 

38,894 

5,890 

–

In addition to the above shareholding in nib holdings limited, David Kan during the year acquired one share in both nib Options 
Holdings (Thailand) Co Ltd and nib Options (Thailand) Co Ltd.

Other transactions with key management personnel
The wife of Philip Gardner, a Director, is a director and shareholder of XO Digital Pty Limited and Enigma Communications Pty 
Limited. The nib holdings limited Group has entered into contracts with XO Digital Pty Limited for software development and 
maintenance, and Enigma Communications Pty Limited for graphic design and creative services. In line with nib’s Procurement 
and Related Party Transactions Policies, these services were benchmarked against suppliers providing similar services and 
found to be competitive. The contracts were based on normal commercial terms and conditions.

Aggregate amounts of each of the above types of other transactions with key management personnel of the Group:

a)  Amounts recognised as expense

Software maintenance

Advertising and promotions

Printing and stationery

b)  Amounts recognised as intangible assets

Software

2016
$000

– 

 222,701 

 97,382 

 320,083 

2015
$000

 54,874 

 115,689 

–

 170,563 

–

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128,223

128,223

c)  Amounts recognised as assets and liabilities
At the end of the reporting period the following aggregate amounts were recognised in relation to the above transactions:

Non-current assets

42

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 234,943 

 234,943 

nib holdings limitedCORPORATE GOVERNMENT STATEMENT

For the year ended 30 June 2016

The nib Board and management are committed to achieving and demonstrating the highest standards of corporate 
governance and ensuring compliance with the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and 
Recommendations. 

The Board is dedicated to, and responsible for, actively promoting ethical and responsible decision making and practices at nib 
to ensure that practices are in place necessary to maintain confidence in nib’s integrity.

The 2016 Corporate Governance Statement is dated as at 30 June 2016 and reflects the corporate governance practices in 
place throughout the 2016 financial year. The Corporate Governance Statement was approved by the board on 19 August 2016. 
A description of the Group’s current corporate governance practices is set out in the Group’s Corporate Governance Statement 
which can be viewed at www.nib.com.au/shareholders/company-profile/corporate-governance

43

annual report 2016FINANCIAL REPORT

For the year ended 30 June 2016

CONTENTS 

Consolidated Income Statement 

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 

Consolidated Balance Sheet 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements: 

1.  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 

2.  Critical Accounting Judgements and Estimates 

3.  Risk Management 

4.  Fair Value Measurement 

5.  Segment Reporting 

6.  Revenue and Other Income 

7.  Expenses 

8.  Taxation 

9.  Cash and Cash Equivalents 

10.  Receivables 

11.  Financial Assets at Fair Value through  

Profit or Loss 

12.  Reinsurance and Other Recoveries  

Receivable/(Payable) 

13.  Deferred Acquisition Costs 

14.  Assets Classified as Held for Sale 

15.  Property, Plant and Equipment 

16.  Intangible Assets 

45

46

47

48

49

50

52

52

58

61

64

66

67

70

71

73

73

74

75

76

78

17.  Payables 

18.  Borrowings 

19.  Outstanding Claims Liability 

20.  Unearned Premium Liability and  

Unexpired Risk Liability 

21.  Premium Payback Liability 

22.  Provision for Employee Entitlements 

23.  Other Liabilities 

24.  Contributed Equity 

25.  Retained Profits 

26.  Reserves 

27.  Dividends 

28.  Earnings per Share 

29.  Capital Management 

30.  Commitments for Expenditure 

31.  Contingent Liabilities 

32.  Events Occurring after the Balance Sheet Date 

33.  Remuneration of Auditors 

34.  Business Combination 

35.  Controlled Entities 

36.  Related Party Transactions 

37.  Share-Based Payments 

38.  Parent Entity Financial Information 

39.  Company Details 

81

81

83

86

87

90

91

91

92

93

94

95

96

98

99

99

100

101

104

106

107

110

111

44

nib holdings limitedCONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

For the year ended 30 June 2016

Premium revenue

Outwards reinsurance premium expense

Net premium revenue

Claims expense

Reinsurance and other recoveries revenue

RESA levy1

State levies

Decrease / (increase) in premium payback liability

Claims handling expenses

Net claims incurred

Acquisition costs

Other underwriting expenses

Underwriting expenses

Underwriting result

Other income

Other expenses 

Operating profit

Finance costs

Investment income

Investment expenses

Profit before income tax

Income tax expense

Profit for the year

Profit for the year is attributable to:

Owners of nib holdings limited

Non-controlling interests

1.  RESA (Risk Equalisation Special Account) levy, formerly RETF (Risk Equalisation Trust Fund) levy.

Earnings per share for profit from continuing operations attributable to the ordinary 
equity holders of the company

Basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share

Earnings per share for profit attributable to the ordinary equity holders of 
the company

Basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share

Notes

2016
$000

2015
$000

6

6

7

7

7

6

7

7

6

7

8(a)

28

28

28

28

1,820,053 

1,636,323 

(1,349)

(1,444)

1,818,704 

1,634,879 

(1,288,708)

(1,152,016)

660 

587 

(179,416)

(185,498)

(29,402)

15,778 

(16,828)

(28,237)

(1,902)

(16,982)

(1,497,916)

(1,384,048)

(94,584)

(101,997)

(196,581)

(79,261)

(82,922)

(162,183)

124,207 

88,648 

55,800 

(59,217)

120,790 

(5,241)

18,477 

(1,597)

132,429 

(40,598)

91,831 

5,054 

(12,047)

81,655 

(3,423)

32,975 

(1,616)

109,591 

(34,330)

75,261 

92,850 

(1,019)

91,831 

75,798 

(537)

75,261 

cents

cents

21.2

21.2

21.2

21.2

17.3

17.3

17.3

17.3

The above Consolidated Income Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

45

annual report 2016CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the year ended 30 June 2016

Profit for the year

91,831 

75,261 

Notes

2016
$000

2015
$000

Other comprehensive income

Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss

Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations

Reversal on disposal of available for sale financial assets

Income tax related to these items

Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss

Revaluation of land and buildings

Income tax related to these items

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

26

8(a)(iii)

26

8(a)(iii)

3,299 

–

(705)

117 

(35)

2,676 

(1,434)

(2,012)

660 

5,539 

(1,662)

1,091 

Total comprehensive income for the year

94,507 

76,352 

Total comprehensive income for the year is attributable to:

Owners of nib holdings limited

Non-controlling interests

95,526 

(1,019)

94,507 

76,889 

(537)

76,352 

The above Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

46

nib holdings limitedCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

For the year ended 30 June 2016

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Receivables

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Reinsurance and other recoveries receivable

Deferred acquisition costs

Assets classified as held for sale

Total current assets

Non-current assets

Deferred acquisition costs

Deferred tax assets

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Total non-current assets

Total assets

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities

Payables

Reinsurance and other recoveries payable

Borrowings

Outstanding claims liability

Unearned premium liability

Premium payback liability

Provision for employee entitlements

Current tax liabilities

Other liabilities

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Borrowings

Unearned premium liability

Premium payback liability

Provision for employee entitlements

Deferred tax liabilities

Other liabilities

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

EQUITY

Contributed equity

Retained profits

Reserves

Capital and reserves attributable to owners of nib holdings limited

Non-controlling interests

Total equity

Notes

2016
$000

2015
$000

9

10

11

12

13

14

13

8(b)

15

16

17

12

18

19

20

21

22

23

18

20

21

22

8(c)

23

24

25

26

89,428 

51,858 

580,738 

79 

34,060 

 –

123,655 

45,130 

457,155 

 –

22,059 

38,726 

756,163 

686,725 

49,135 

809 

15,486 

217,428 

282,858 

1,039,021 

42,069 

3,677 

14,458 

90,179 

150,383 

837,108 

141,289 

124,902 

 –

 –

112,179 

151,941 

10,261 

2,881 

15,034 

408 

9 

1,390 

97,147 

126,922 

10,459 

3,056 

2,607 

 –

433,993 

366,492 

151,867 

24,326 

17,100 

2,290 

17,808 

5,573 

218,964 

652,957 

386,064 

26,525 

356,218 

4,908 

387,651 

(1,587)

386,064 

62,501 

16,306 

30,429 

1,268 

15,849 

 –

126,353 

492,845 

344,263 

28,001 

307,038 

9,815 

344,854 

(591)

344,263 

The above Consolidated Balance Sheet should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

47

annual report 2016CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF  
CHANGES IN EQUITY

For the year ended 30 June 2016

Attributable to owners of nib holdings limited

Contributed
Equity
$000

Retained  
Profits
$000

Notes

Reserves
$000

Total
$000

Non-
controlling 
interests
$000

Total Equity
$000

Balance at 1 July 2014

27,189 

320,132 

9,101 

356,422 

(54)

356,368 

Profit for the year

Revaluation of land and buildings, net of tax

26

Revaluation of available for sale financial 
assets, net of tax

Movement in foreign currency translation, 
net of tax

26

Total comprehensive income for the year

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

75,798 

 –

 –

 –

75,798 

 –

3,877 

75,798 

3,877 

(1,408)

(1,408)

(1,378)

1,091 

(1,378)

76,889 

(537)

75,261 

 –

 –

 –

3,877 

(1,408)

(1,378)

(537)

76,352 

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:

Shares acquired by the nib Holdings Ltd 
Share Ownership Plan Trust

Issue of shares held by nib Holdings Ltd 
Share Ownership Plan Trust to employees

Employee performance rights – value 
of employee services

Dividends paid

24(c)

24(c)

26

27

(137)

949 

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

(88,892)

 –

(137)

(745)

368 

 –

204 

368 

(88,892)

812 

(88,892)

(377)

(88,457)

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

(137)

204 

368 

(88,892)

(88,457)

Balance at 30 June 2015

28,001 

307,038 

9,815 

344,854 

(591)

344,263 

Balance at 1 July 2015

28,001 

307,038 

9,815 

344,854 

(591)

344,263 

Profit for the year

Movement in foreign currency translation, 
net of tax

Revaluation of land and buildings, net of tax

Transfer to retained profits on sale of land 
and buildings, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

26

26

26

Transactions with owners in their capacity 
as owners:

Transactions with non-controlling interests

35(c)

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

Shares acquired by the nib Holdings Ltd 
Share Ownership Plan Trust

Issue of shares held by nib Holdings Ltd 
Share Ownership Plan Trust to employees

Employee performance rights – value of 
employee services

Dividends paid

24(c)

(2,902)

24(c)

1,426 

26

27

 –

 –

92,850 

 –

92,850 

(1,019)

91,831 

 –

 –

2,594 

2,594 

82 

82 

 –

 –

 –

 –

2,594 

82 

 –

95,526 

(1,019)

94,507 

7,911 

100,761 

(7,911)

(5,235)

 –

 –

 –

 –

(51,581)

 –

 –

(631)

959 

 –

 –

23 

23 

(2,902)

795 

959 

(51,581)

 –

 –

 –

 –

(2,902)

795 

959 

(51,581)

Balance at 30 June 2016

26,525 

356,218 

4,908 

387,651 

(1,587)

386,064 

(1,476)

(51,581)

328 

(52,729)

23 

(52,706)

The above Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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nib holdings limited 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the year ended 30 June 2016

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts from policyholders and customers (inclusive of goods and services tax)

Payments to policyholders and customers

Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of goods and services tax)

Dividends received

Interest received

Distributions received

Transaction costs relating to acquisition of business combination

Interest paid

Income taxes paid

Notes

2016
$000

2015
$000

1,934,973 

1,696,350 

(1,503,099)

(1,351,374)

(273,792)

158,082 

 –

7,393 

19,151 

(2,763)

(4,817)

(28,643)

(224,172)

120,804 

217 

8,938 

12,148 

 –

(3,227)

(24,671)

Net cash inflow from operating activities

9(c)

148,403 

114,209 

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from disposal of other financial assets at fair value through profit and loss

Payments for other financial assets at fair value through profit and loss

Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale financial assets

Proceeds from sale of assets classified as held for sale

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment and intangibles

Payments for property, plant and equipment and intangibles

Payment for acquisition of business combination, net of cash acquired

Net cash (outflow) inflow from investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from borrowings

Shares acquired by the nib Holdings Ltd Share Ownership Plan Trust

Transactions with non-controlling interests

Dividends paid to the company's shareholders

Net cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year

Reconciliation to Consolidated Balance Sheet

Cash and cash equivalents

Borrowings – overdraft

15,16

34

24(c)

35(c)

27

154,448 

(281,829)

 –

46,259 

27 

(16,173)

(114,506)

(211,774)

85,000 

(2,902)

23 

(51,581)

30,540 

(32,831)

122,265 

(6)

89,428 

154,234 

(199,028)

6,882 

 –

36 

(10,982)

 –

(48,858)

 –

(137)

 –

(88,892)

(89,029)

(23,678)

146,954 

(1,011)

122,265 

89,428 

 –

89,428 

123,655 

(1,390)

122,265 

The above Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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annual report 2016NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 30 June 2016

1.   SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation 
of these consolidated financial statements are set out below. 
These policies have been consistently applied to all the years 
presented, unless otherwise stated. The financial statements 
are for the consolidated entity consisting of nib holdings limited 
and its subsidiaries.

Significant and other accounting policies that summarise 
the measurement basis used and are relevant to the 
understanding of financial statements are provided throughout 
the notes to the financial statements.

a)  Basis of preparation
These general purpose financial statements have been 
prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards 
(and interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting 
Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001. nib holdings 
limited is a for-profit entity for the purpose of preparing the 
financial statements.

i)  Compliance with IFRS
The consolidated financial statements of nib holdings limited 
Group also comply with International Financial Reporting 
Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting 
Standards Board (IASB). 

ii)  Historical cost convention
These financial statements have been prepared under the 
historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of 
available-for-sale financial assets, financial assets and liabilities 
at fair value through profit or loss, certain classes of property, 
plant and equipment and investment properties.

b)  New and amended standards adopted by the Group
The Group has not applied any new standards or amendments 
during the annual reporting period commencing 1 July 2015.

c)   New accounting standards and interpretations not 

yet adopted

Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have 
been published that are not mandatory for 30 June 2016 
reporting periods. The Group’s assessment of the impact 
of these new standards and interpretations is set out below.

i)  AASB 9 Financial Instruments (effective from 1 January 2018) 
AASB 9 Financial Instruments addresses the classification, 
measurement and derecognition of financial assets and 
financial liabilities and introduces new rules for hedge 
accounting. While the Group is yet to undertake a detailed 
assessment it doesn’t expect any significant impact from this 
standard.

ii)   AASB 15 Revenue from contracts with customers (effective 

from 1 January 2018) 

The AASB has issued a new standard for the recognition of 
revenue. This will replace AASB 118 which covers contracts for 
goods and services and AASB 111 which covers construction 
contracts. The new standard is based on the principle that 
revenue is recognised when control of a good or service 
transfers to a customer – so the notion of control replaces the 
existing notion of risks and rewards.

The majority of the Group’s revenue is recognised under 
AASB 1023 General Insurance Contracts which is not 
impacted by AASB 15. While the Group is yet to undertake a 
detailed assessment it doesn’t expect any significant impact 
from this standard.

iii)  AASB 16 Leases (effective from 1 January 2019) 
AASB 16 will primarily affect the accounting by lessees and will 
result in the recognition of almost all the leases on the balance 
sheet. The standard removes the current distinctions between 
operating and financing leases and requires recognition of an 
asset (the right to use the leased item) and a financial liability to 
pay rentals for almost all the lease contracts. The Group is yet 
to undertake a detailed assessment of this standard.

The Group is currently assessing whether it should adopt 
these standards before their mandatory date.

There are no other standards that are not yet effective and 
that are expected to have a material impact on the entity in the 
current or future reporting periods and on foreseeable future 
transactions.

d)  Principles of consolidation

i)  Subsidiaries
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets 
and liabilities of all subsidiaries of nib holdings limited (“parent 
entity”) as at 30 June 2016 and the results of all subsidiaries for 
the year then ended. nib holdings limited and its subsidiaries 
together are referred to in this financial report as the Group.

Subsidiaries are all entities (including structured entities) over 
which the Group has control. The Group controls an entity 
when the Group is exposed to, or has rights to, variable 
returns from its involvement with the entity and has ability to 
affect those returns through its power to direct the activities 
of the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the 
date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are 
deconsolidated from the date that control ceases. 

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nib holdings limitedThe acquisition method of accounting is used to account for 
the acquisition of subsidiaries by the Group (refer to Note 34(c).

Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains 
on transactions between Group companies are eliminated. 
Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction 
provides evidence of the impairment of the asset transferred. 
Accounting policies of subsidiaries are changed where 
necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted 
by the Group.

ii)  Changes in ownership interests
The Group treats transactions with non-controlling interests 
that do not result in a loss of control as transactions with equity 
owners of the Group. A change in ownership interest results in 
an adjustment between the carrying amounts of the controlling 
and non-controlling interests to reflect their relative interests 
in the subsidiary. Any difference between the amount of the 
adjustment to non-controlling interests and any consideration 
paid or received is recognised in a separate reserve within 
equity attributable to owners of nib holdings limited.

When the Group ceases to have control, joint control or 
significant influence, any retained interest in the entity is 
remeasured to its fair value with the change in carrying amount 
recognised in profit or loss. This fair value becomes the initial 
carrying amount for the purposes of subsequently accounting 
for the retained interest as an associate, jointly controlled entity 
or financial asset.

e)  Foreign currency translation

i)  Functional and presentation currency
Items included in the financial statements of each of the 
Group’s entities are measured using the currency of the 
primary economic environment in which the entity operates 
(‘the functional currency’). The consolidated financial 
statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is 
nib holdings limited’s functional and presentation currency.

ii)  Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional 
currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the 
transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from 
the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at 
period end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities 
denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or 
loss, except when they are deferred in equity as qualifying 
cash flow hedges and qualifying net investment hedges or are 
attributable to part of the net investment in a foreign operation. 

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings 
are presented in the income statement, within finance costs. 
All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in 
the income statement on a net basis within other income or 
other expenses.

Non-monetary items that are measured at fair value in a foreign 
currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date 
when the fair value was determined. Translation differences on 
assets and liabilities carried at fair value are reported as part of 
the fair value gain or loss. For example, translation differences 
on non-monetary assets and liabilities such as equities held 
at fair value through profit or loss are recognised in profit 
or loss as part of the fair value gain or loss and translation 
differences on non-monetary assets such as equities classified 
as available-for-sale financial assets are recognised in other 
comprehensive income.

iii)  Group companies
The results and financial position of foreign operations 
(none of which has the currency of a hyperinflationary 
economy) that have a functional currency different from the 
presentation currency are translated into the presentation 
currency as follows:

•  assets and liabilities for each balance sheet presented 
are translated at the closing rate at the date of that 
balance sheet;

• 

income and expenses for each income statement and 
statement of comprehensive income are translated at 
average exchange rates (unless this is not a reasonable 
approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates 
prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case 
income and expenses are translated at the dates of the 
transactions); and

•  all resulting exchange differences are recognised in other 

comprehensive income.

Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition 
of a foreign operation are treated as assets and liabilities of the 
foreign operation and translated at the closing rate.

f)  Assets backing private health insurance liabilities
As part of the investment strategy the Group actively 
manages its investment portfolio to ensure that a portion of its 
investments mature in accordance with the expected pattern of 
future cash flows arising from private health insurance liabilities.

With the exception of property, plant and equipment, and 
the investment in unlisted equity securities, the Group 
has determined that all financial assets of nib health funds 
limited and nib nz limited are held to back private health 
insurance liabilities.

g)  Rounding of amounts
The company is of a kind referred to in Instrument 2016/191, 
issued by the Australian Securities and Investments 
Commission, relating to the “rounding off” of amounts in the 
Financial Report. Amounts in the Financial Report have been 
rounded off in accordance with that Instrument to the nearest 
thousand dollars, or in certain cases, the nearest dollar.

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annual report 20162.   CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS AND ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to 
exercise its judgment in the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies. 

The Group makes estimates and assumptions in respect of certain key assets and liabilities. Estimates and judgments are 
continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are 
believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. 

The key areas in which critical estimates are applied are:

•  Estimation of deferred acquisition costs – Note 13

•  Estimation of goodwill impairment and useful life of brand names and trademarks – Note 16 

•  Estimation of outstanding claims liability – Note 19

•  Estimation for liability adequacy test – Note 20 and Note 21

•  Estimation of premium payback liabilities – Note 21

3.  RISK MANAGEMENT

The financial condition and operations of the Group are affected by a number of key financial risks including insurance risk, 
interest rate risk, credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk, financial risk and fiscal risk, and non-financial risks including sovereign 
risk, operational risk, regulatory and compliance risk. Notes on the Group’s policies and procedures in respect of managing 
the financial risks are set out in this note below.

a)  Objectives in managing risks arising from private health insurance contracts and policies for mitigating those risks
nib’s Board of Directors determines the Group’s overall risk appetite and approves the risk management strategies, policies and 
practices to ensure that risks are identified and managed within the context of this appetite.

The Group’s risk management framework manages risks through a three lines of defence model. The three lines of defence 
model provides defined risk ownership responsibilities with functionally independent oversight and assurance. nib’s Group risk 
management framework manages risks through:

•  The Board of nib is ultimately responsible for the risk management framework and oversees its operation by management to 

operate within the approved risk appetite statement.

•  The establishment of the Audit Committee and the Risk and Reputation Committee to assist the Board in the execution of its 

responsibilities: 

 – The Audit Committee’s responsibilities include:

 – reviewing the annual reports and other financial information distributed externally;

 – recommending the appointment and remuneration of the external auditor;

 – reviewing the performance and independence of the external auditor; and

 – reviewing the Group’s systems and procedures for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements as they relate to 

the integrity of the Group’s financial statements and other material regulatory documents;

 – reviewing the performance and independence of the Appointed Actuary;

 – reviewing the adequacy of nib’s corporate reporting processes and the integrity of nib’s financial statements and other 

material regulatory documents.

 – The Risk and Reputation Committee’s responsibilities include:

 – assisting the Board to review the effectiveness of the Group’s system of internal control;

 – recommending the appointment and remuneration of the internal auditor;

 – reviewing the performance and independence of the internal auditor;

 – monitoring the risk management system; and

 – reviewing the Group’s systems and procedures for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements other than those 

monitored by the Audit Committee.

52

nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016•  The Group’s internal policies and procedures designed to mitigate such risks:

 – The maintenance and use of management information systems which provide up to date, reliable data on the risks which 

the business is exposed to at any point in time.

 – Actuarial models, using information from the management information systems, are used to calculate premiums and 

monitor claims patterns. Past experience and statistical methods are used as part of the process.

 – A rigorous approach to product design to mitigate the risk of the Group being exposed to adverse selection.

 – Maintenance of reserves in excess of solvency and capital adequacy regulatory requirements.

 – An investment strategy which delivers a diversified portfolio with a heavier weighting to defensive assets versus 

growth assets.

 – The maintenance of defined underwriting processes where applicable.

• 

Internal audit which provides independent assurance to senior management and Directors regarding the adequacy of controls 
over activities where the risks are perceived to be high.

•  Regular risk and compliance reporting.

•  nib health funds limited is subject to the application of standards for solvency and capital adequacy. From 1 July 2015, 
section 92 of the Private Health Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act 2015 (Cth) provides the Australian Prudential 
Regulation Authority (APRA) with the power to issue prudential standards. The relevant standards determined by APRA 
are the Health Insurance (Prudential Standard) Determination No. 2 of 2015 – HPS 100 Solvency Standard and the Health 
Insurance (Prudential Standard) Determination No 3 of 2015 – HPS 110 Capital Adequacy.

 – The Solvency and Capital Adequacy Standards are an integral component of the prudential reporting and management 

regime for registered private health insurers.

 – These standards impose a two tier capital requirement on private health insurers with each tier considering the capital 

requirements in a different set of circumstances.

 – The first tier – solvency – is intended to ensure the basic solvency of the fund (that is, in the unlikely event of a wind-up); at 
any time on a run-off, the fund’s financial position is such that the insurer will be able to meet, out of the fund’s assets, all 
liabilities incurred for the purposes of the fund as those liabilities become due. 

 – The second tier – capital adequacy – is intended to secure the financial soundness of the health benefits fund on a 

going concern basis, in particular its ability to remain solvent for at least the next three years. It is expected that in most 
circumstances this second tier will provide an additional buffer of capital above the minimum solvency requirement.

•  The New Zealand business is subject to the application of solvency standards for non life business issued by the Reserve 
Bank of New Zealand which require a margin to be maintained over minimum solvency capital as a condition of nib nz 
limited’s insurance license.

b)  Insurance risk
In addition to the risk management policies and procedures adopted to manage insurance risk set out in Note 3(a) the provision 
of private health insurance in Australia is governed by the Act. Private health insurance business (Australian Residents Health 
Insurance) is the primary focus of the Act which governs the provision of Complying Health Insurance Products (CHIPS). 
Under the Act, Registered Private Health Insurers may also provide health-related business as prescribed, and the Group 
provides International Students Health Insurance and International Workers Health Insurance in this respect. The industry in 
Australia is shaped by a number of regulatory factors:

•  Community Rating: The principle of community rating prevents private health insurers from improperly discriminating 
between people who are or who wish to become insured, on the basis of their health status, age, race, gender, religious 
beliefs, sexuality, frequency of need of health care, lifestyle or claims history. Community rating applies to CHIP (Australian 
Residents Health Insurance) and International Students Health Insurance, but not to International Workers Health Insurance.

•  Risk Equalisation: The risk equalisation scheme seeks to share the risks among all registered health insurers by averaging 
out the cost of hospital treatment across the industry. Money is then transferred from private health insurers with younger 
healthier policyholders with lower average claims payments (such as nib) to those insurers with older and less healthy 
policyholders and which have higher average claims payments. The scheme applies to all health insurance business (CHIP) 
but does not apply to International Students Health Insurance or International Workers Health Insurance. As of 1 July 2015, the 
Commonwealth Health Minister retains overall policy responsibility for the risk equalisation scheme, with APRA having a similar 
role administering the risk equalisation scheme as PHIAC had administrating the risk equalisation scheme prior to 1 July 2015.

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b)  Insurance risk continued

•  Coverage Requirements: The Act limits the types of treatments that private health insurers can offer as part of their health 
insurance business (CHIP). International Students Health Insurance products coverage requirements are set out in a Deed 
between the insurer and the Commonwealth, while the health services offered under International Workers Health Insurance 
cover are largely at the discretion of the insurer.

•  Premium Approval: Under the Act, insurers can only increase CHIP premiums with the approval of the Minister. The Minister 
must approve the amounts unless the Minister is satisfied that the change would be contrary to the public interest. Insurers 
can ordinarily only seek one premium increase per annum. International Students Health Insurance products can raise 
premiums in line with the requirements set out in the Deed, which is also ordinarily annually and requires notification to the 
Department of Health. International Workers Health Insurance product premiums are not regulated by the Act or under any 
Deed with the Commonwealth.

In New Zealand, private health insurance is governed by the Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act 2010 which requires an 
insurer to be licensed and requires a licensed insurer to:

•  Maintain and disclose a financial strength rating;

•  Maintain a fit and proper policy, which apply to Directors and other relevant officers;

•  Maintain a risk management program;

•  Have an appointed actuary and ensure the actuarial information contained in or used in the preparation of financial statements 

is reviewed by the appointed actuary; and

•  Maintain a solvency margin over the minimum solvency capital required under the solvency standards for non life business 

issued by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

c)  Market risk

i)  Fair value interest rate risk
The Group’s main interest rate risk arises from long-term borrowings. Borrowings issued at variable rates expose the Group to 
cash flow interest rate risk. Borrowings issued at fixed rates expose the Group to fair value interest rate risk if the borrowings are 
carried at fair value. The Group’s borrowings at variable rate were denominated in Australian and New Zealand Dollars.

As at the end of the reporting period, the Group had the following variable rate borrowings outstanding:

Bank loans

Net exposure to cash flow interest rate risk

3.6%

151,867 

151,867 

4.9%

2016

2015

Weighted average 
interest rate
%

Balance
$000

Weighted average 
interest rate
%

Balance
$000

62,501 

62,501 

An analysis by maturities is provided at 3(e).

The Group’s other interest rate risks arise from receivables, financial assets at fair value through profit and loss and cash and 
cash equivalents All other receivables are non-interest bearing. There is an interest-bearing component of financial assets at fair 
value through profit and loss. nib receives advice from its asset consultants, JANA Implemented Consulting and Nikko Asset 
Management New Zealand Limited. The Group has adopted an investment strategy that delivers a diversified portfolio with a 
heavier weighting to defensive assets versus growth assets. Defensive assets consist of Australian and overseas fixed interest 
investments and cash and cash equivalents.

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nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016The table below summarises the sensitivity of the Group’s financial assets and financial liabilities to interest rate risk.

Interest Rate Risk

-100bps

+100bps

-100bps

+100bps

2016

2015

Carrying 
amount
$000

Profit
$000

Equity
$000

Profit
$000

Equity
$000

Carrying 
amount
$000

Profit
$000

Equity
$000

Profit
$000

Equity
$000

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Other receivables

Financial assets at fair value 
through profit or loss

Financial liabilities

Bank loans

89,428 

7,974 

(625)

(56)

(625)

(56)

625 

56 

625  123,655 

(866)

(866)

56 

2,771 

(19)

(19)

866 

19 

866 

19 

580,738 

6,149 

6,149 

(6,103)

(6,103) 457,155  4,184 

4,184 

(4,151)

(4,151)

(151,867)

1,076 

1,076 

(1,076)

(1,076)

(62,501)

450 

450 

(450)

(450)

Premium payback liability

(27,361)

(1,044)

(1,044)

919 

919 

(40,888)

(1,414)

(1,414)

1,192 

1,192 

Total increase / (decrease)

5,500 

5,500 

(5,579)

(5,579)

2,335 

2,335 

(2,524)

(2,524)

ii)  Foreign exchange risk
The Group operates internationally and is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from foreign currency translation risk through 
its subsidiaries located in Brazil, Canada, New Zealand, Thailand, United Kingdom and United States. In accordance with the 
policy set out in Note 1(e), foreign exchange gains or losses arising on translation of the Group’s foreign operations to the Group’s 
Australian dollar presentation currency are recognised directly in equity. Foreign exchange gains or losses arising on assets and 
liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised directly in profit and loss. The Group does not hedge this risk.

The table below summarises the sensitivity of the Group’s equity to a 10% strengthening and weakening of the Australian dollar 
against the foreign currency, with all other variables held constant.

2016

-10% 

+10% 

-10%

+10% 

2015

Exposure
$000

Profit
$000

Equity  
$000

Profit
$000

Equity
$000

Exposure
$000

Profit
$000

Equity
$000

Profit
$000

Equity
$000

Foreign exchange risk

Brazilian real

Canadian dollar

European euro

Great Britain pound

New Zealand dollar

United States dollar

Thai baht

155 

36 

(168)

7 

55,090 

618 

123 

 –

(2)

12 

(11)

12 

(55)

 –

(15)

(1)

 –

15 

(5,526)

17 

(12)

Total increase / (decrease)

55,861 

(44)

(5,522)

 –

2 

(12)

11 

(12)

55 

 –

44 

15 

1 

 –

(15)

 –

 –

 –

5,526  35,606 

(17)

12 

 –

 –

5,522  35,606 

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

(3,561)

 –

 –

(3,561)

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

3,561 

 –

 –

3,561 

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c)  Market risk continued

iii)  Price risk
The Group is exposed to equity securities price risk. This arises from investments held by the Group and classified on the 
balance sheet as either available-for-sale or at fair value through profit or loss. The Group is not exposed to commodity price 
risk. To manage its price risk the Group has adopted an investment strategy which delivers a diversified portfolio with a heavier 
weighting to defensive assets versus growth assets. 

Post-tax profit for the year would increase/decrease as a result of gains/losses on equity securities classified as at fair value 
through profit or loss. The table below summarises the sensitivity of the Group’s financial assets to price risk.

Interest Rate Risk

-10% unit price

+10% unit price

-10% unit price

+10% unit price

2016

2015

Carrying 
amount
$000

Profit
$000

Equity
$000

Profit
$000

Equity
$000

Carrying 
amount
$000

Profit
$000

Equity
$000

Profit
$000

Equity
$000

Financial assets

Financial assets at fair value 
through profit or loss

580,738 

(6,848)

(6,848)

Total increase / (decrease)

(6,848)

(6,848)

6,848 

6,848 

6,848 

457,155 

(4,279)

(4,279)

4,279 

4,279

6,848 

(4,279)

(4,279) 4,279 

4,279 

Methods and assumptions used in preparing sensitivity analysis

The post-tax effect on profit and equity of movements in foreign exchange, interest rate and price have been calculated using 
‘reasonably possible’ changes in the risk variables, based on recent interest rate and market movements. 

An interest rate change of 100 basis points will directly affect interest received on cash and cash equivalents and other 
receivables. An interest rate change of 100 basis points will inversely affect the unit price of fixed interest investments; this 
change has been calculated by multiplying the average duration of underlying investments in each portfolio by the interest rate 
change. All other investments are not directly affected by interest rate changes but would be revalued through profit or loss as 
their unit price changes.

d)  Credit risk
Credit risk is managed on a Group basis. Credit risk arises from cash and cash equivalents, financial assets and deposits 
with banks and financial institutions, favourable derivative financial instruments, as well as credit exposures to policyholders 
and the Department of Human Services (Private Health Insurance Premiums Reduction Scheme). nib receives advice from 
its asset consultants, JANA Implemented Consulting, who provide a rating of investment managers to nib as part of their 
advice. Credit risk for premium receivables are minimal due to the diversification of policyholders. The Private Health Insurance 
Premiums Reduction Scheme receivable is due from a government organisation under legislation. 

The maximum exposure to credit risk, excluding the value of any collateral or other security, at balance date is the carrying 
amount, net of any provisions for impairment loss, as disclosed in the balance sheet and notes to the financial statements. 
The Group does not have any material credit risk to any single debtor or group of debtors under financial instruments entered into.

The credit quality of financial assets that are neither past due nor impaired can be assessed by reference to external credit 
ratings (if available) or to historical information about counterparty default rates.

Other receivables

Counterparties with external credit rating

Counterparties without external credit rating

Group 1 – new debtors (less than 6 months)

Group 2 – existing debtors (more than 6 months) with no defaults in the past

Group 3 – existing debtors (more than 6 months) with some defaults in the past. 
All defaults were fully recovered.

Total Other Receivables

2016
$000

169 

434 

7,277 

94 

7,974 

2015
$000

–

71 

2,515 

185 

2,771 

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nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016Cash at Bank and short-term bank deposits

A-1

A-2

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Short term deposits

A-1

Interest-bearing securities1

AAA

AA 

A 

BBB

Sub Investment Grade

Unclassified

2016
$000

2015
$000

89,363 

123,655 

65 

–

89,428 

123,655 

60,188 

35,188 

156,611 

126,171 

97,080 

39,422 

3,410 

26 

152,664 

110,825 

63,373 

28,130 

6,747 

(903)

482,908 

396,024 

1.  The financial assets at fair value through profit and loss with credit risk are held in unit trusts, the above table summarises the underlying investments of the unit trusts.

e)  Liquidity risk
Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash and marketable securities, the availability of funding 
through an adequate amount of committed credit facilities and the ability to close-out market positions. The Group manages 
liquidity risk by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows and holds a high percentage of highly liquid investments.

The bank overdraft within borrowings comprises the closing positive balances of the bank account, adjusted for unpresented 
cheques and outstanding deposits. There are no overdraft facilities.

Maturities of financial liabilities
The tables below analyse the Group’s financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the 
reporting date to the contractual maturity date. The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows.

Group at 30 June 2016

Financial Liabilities

Trade creditors

Other payables

Borrowings

Group at 30 June 2015

Financial Liabilities

Trade creditors

Other payables

Borrowings

≤ 1 month
$000

1-3 months
$000

3-12 months
$000

1-5 years
$000

> 5 years
$000

Total Contractual 
Cash flows
$000

Carrying amount
$000

11,981 

68,730 

713 

81,424 

266 

7,141 

1,078 

8,485 

242 

1,171 

3,820 

5,233 

30 

412 

156,347 

156,789 

 –

381 

 –

381 

12,519 

77,835 

12,519 

77,835 

161,958 

151,867 

252,312 

242,221 

≤ 1 month
$000

1-3 months
$000

3-12 months
$000

1-5 years
$000

> 5 years
$000

Total Contractual 
Cash flows
$000

Carrying amount
$000

6,145 

61,416 

1,653 

69,214 

214 

4,126 

504 

4,844 

30 

69 

2,206 

2,305 

 –

452 

66,694 

67,146 

 –

 –

 –

 –

6,389 

66,063 

71,057 

6,389 

66,063 

63,891 

143,509 

136,343 

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a)  Fair value hierarchy
This section explains the judgements and estimates made in determining the fair values of the financial instruments that are 
recognised and measured at fair value in the financial statements. To provide an indication about the reliability of the inputs 
used in determining fair value, the Group classifies its financial instruments into the three levels prescribed under the accounting 
standards. An explanation of each level follows underneath the table.

The following tables present the Group’s assets and liabilities measured and recognised at fair value at 30 June 2016 and 
30 June 2015.

Level 1

$000

Level 2

$000

Level 3

$000

Total

$000

Group at 30 June 2016

Assets 

Cash and cash equivalents and deposits at call

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Equity securities 

Interest -bearing securities

Short term deposits

Property, plant and equipment

Land and buildings

Total assets

Group at 30 June 2015

Assets 

89,428 

97,830 

410,734 

60,188 

–

–

–

11,986 

–

–

658,180 

11,986 

Level 1

$000

Level 2

$000

–

–

–

–

1,908 

1,908 

Level 3

$000

–

–

–

–

89,428 

97,830 

422,720 

60,188 

1,908 

672,074 

Total

$000

123,655

61,131 

360,836 

35,188 

1,815 

1,815 

1,815 

582,625

Cash and cash equivalents and deposits at call

123,655

–

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Equity securities 

Interest-bearing securities

Short term deposits

Property, plant and equipment

Land and buildings

Total assets

60,600 

310,948 

35,188 

–

531 

49,888 

–

–

530,391 

50,419 

There were no transfers between level 1 and level 2 during the year.

The Group’s policy is to recognise transfers into and transfers out of the fair value hierarchy levels as at the end of the 
reporting period.

The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets (such as financial assets at fair value through profit and loss) is 
based on quoted market prices at the reporting date. The quoted market price used for financial assets held by the Group is the 
current bid price. These instruments are included in level 1.

Level 1: The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets (such as financial assets at fair value through profit and 
loss) is based on quoted market prices at the reporting date. The quoted market price used for financial assets held by the Group 
is the current bid price. These instruments are included in level 1.

Level 2: The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in active markets (for example available-for-sale financial 
assets) is determined using valuation techniques. The Group use a variety of methods and makes assumptions that are based 
on market conditions existing at each balance date. These instruments are included in level 2.

Level 3: If one or more of the significant inputs is not based on observable market data, the instrument is included in level 3.

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nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016b)  Valuation techniques used determine fair values
Specific valuation techniques used to value financial instruments include:

•  The use of quoted market prices or dealer quotes for similar instruments.

•  Other techniques, such as discounted cash flow analysis, are used to determine fair value for the remaining 

financial instruments.

All of the resulting fair value estimates for financial instruments are included in level 2 except for contingent consideration payable 
explained in c) below.

The Group obtains independent valuations for its freehold land and buildings at least every three years.

At the end of each reporting period, the Directors update their assessment of the fair value of each property, taking into account 
the most recent independent valuations. Freehold land and buildings were independently valued by a member of the Australian 
Property Institute as at 30 June 2016.

All resulting fair value estimates for properties are included at level 3.

c)  Fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (level 3)
The following table presents the changes in level 3 instruments for the year ended 30 June 2016:

Opening balance 1 July 2014

Assets included in a disposal group classified as held for sale and other disposals

Gains recognised in other comprehensive income

Depreciation

Transfers to leasehold improvements

Closing balance 30 June 2015

Gains recognised in other comprehensive income

Depreciation

Closing balance 30 June 2016

Land and  
Buildings

$000

40,587 

(38,726)

5,539 

(1,081)

(4,504)

1,815 

117 

(24)

1,908 

Total

$000

40,587 

(38,726)

5,539 

(1,081)

(4,504)

1,815 

117 

(24)

1,908

i)  Transfers between levels 2 and 3
There were no transfers between the levels of the fair value hierarchy during the year. There were also no changes during the 
year to any of the valuation techniques applied as of 30 June 2015.

ii)  Valuation inputs and relationships to fair value
The following table summarises the quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in level 3 fair 
value measurements:

Description

Fair value at  
30 June 2016 
$000

Land and buildings

1,908 

Unobservable inputs*

Capitalisation rate

Range of inputs (probability-
weighted average)

Relationship of unobservable inputs to fair value

6.75% – 8.75%
(7.75%)

The higher the capitalisation rate,  
the lower the fair value.

Market rent per 
square metre

$512 – $626
($569)

If market rent per square metre was 
10% higher or lower, the fair value would 
increase/decrease by $200,000.

* There were no significant inter-relationships between unobservable inputs that materially affect fair values.

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c)  Fair value measurements using significant observable inputs (level 3) continued

iii)  Valuation process
The Group engages external, independent and qualified valuers to determine the fair value of the Group’s land and buildings 
at least every three years. As at 30 June 2016, freehold land and buildings were independently valued by a member of the 
Australian Property Institute.

The finance department of the Group includes a team that performs the valuations of non-property assets required for financial 
reporting purposes, including level 3 fair values. This team reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the Audit 
Committee (AC). Discussions of valuation processes and results are held between the CFO, AC and the valuation team at least 
once every six months, in line with the Group’s half-yearly reporting dates.

Changes in level 2 and 3 fair values are analysed at each reporting date during the half-yearly valuation discussion between 
the CFO, AC and the valuation team. As part of this discussion the team presents a report that explains the reason for the fair 
value movements.

d)  Fair values of other financial instruments
The Group also had another financial instrument which was not measured at fair value in the balance sheet. This had the 
following fair value as at 30 June 2016:

Non-current borrowings

Bank loans

2016

2015

Carrying amount 
$000

Fair value 
$000

Carrying amount 
$000

151,867 

151,878 

62,501 

Fair value 
$000

62,524

The fair values of non-current borrowings are based on discounted cash flows using a current borrowing rate. They are classified 
as level 3 fair values in the fair value hierarchy (see Note 4(a)) due to the use of unobservable inputs, including own credit risk.

The carrying value less impairment provision of other receivables and payables are assumed to approximate their fair values due 
to their short-term nature.

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nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 20165.  SEGMENT REPORTING

a)  Description of segments
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to Executive management. 
The chief operating decision maker, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating 
segments, has been identified as the Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director.

Management has determined the operating segments based on the reports reviewed by the MD/CEO that are used to make 
strategic decisions.

The MD/CEO considers the business from both a geographic and product perspective and has identified five 
reportable segments:

•  Australian Residents Health Insurance – nib’s core product offering within the Australian private health insurance industry

•  New Zealand Residents Health Insurance – nib’s core product offering within the New Zealand private health 

insurance Industry

• 

International (Inbound) Health Insurance – nib’s offering of health insurance products for international students and workers

•  World Nomads Group – nib’s distribution of travel insurance products 

•  nib Options – nib’s facilitation of access to cosmetic and dental treatment both overseas and here in Australia

Although the nib Options segment does not meet the quantitative thresholds required by AASB 8, management has concluded 
that the segment should be reported, as it is closely monitored by the MD/CEO as a potential growth segment and is expected 
to contribute to Group revenue in the future.

b)  Other segment information
The MD/CEO assesses the performance of the operating segments based on underlying operating profit. This measurement 
basis excludes from the operating segments the effects of non-recurring profit on sale of the head office building, and non-
recurring expenditure such as integration costs, merger and acquisition costs, and amortisation of acquired intangibles.

No information regarding assets, liabilities and income tax is provided for individual Australian Health Insurance and International 
(Inbound) Health Insurance segments to the MD/CEO. Furthermore, investment income and expenditure for Australia is not 
allocated to individual Australian segments as this type of activity is driven by the central treasury function, which manages the 
cash position of the Australian companies.

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c)  Segment information provided to Executive management
The segment information provided to the MD/CEO for the reportable segments is as follows:

For the year ending 30 June 2016

Australian 
Residents 
Health 
Insurance 
$000

International 
(Inbound) 
Health 
Insurance 
$000

New Zealand 
Residents 
Health 
Insurance 
$000

World
Nomads
Group 
$000

nib Options 
$000

Unallocated to 
segments 
$000

Total 
$000

Premium revenue

1,568,369 

78,103 

173,581 

Outwards reinsurance premium expense

–

(1,344)

(5)

Net premium revenue

1,568,369 

76,759 

173,576 

Claims expense

(1,125,309)

(42,352)

(121,047)

Reinsurance and other recoveries revenue

–

660 

RESA1

State levies

(Increase) / Decrease in premium  
payback liability

Claims handling expenses

Net claims incurred

(179,416)

(29,402)

–

–

–

–

(14,460)

(897)

–

–

–

15,778 

(1,471)

(1,348,587)

(42,589)

(106,740)

Acquisition costs

Other underwriting expenses

Underwriting expenses

(60,892)

(64,779)

(6,878)

(10,286)

(26,814)

(22,694)

(125,671)

(17,164)

(49,508)

Underwriting result

94,111 

17,006 

17,328 

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

1,820,053 

(1,349)

1,818,704 

– (1,288,708)

–

–

–

–

–

660 

(179,416)

(29,402)

15,778 

(16,828)

– (1,497,916)

–

–

–

–

(94,584)

(97,759)

(192,343)

128,445 

Other income

Other expenses 

380 

–

233 

–

–

–

Underlying operating profit / (loss) 

94,491 

17,239 

17,328 

49,973 

(40,283)

9,690 

26 

(2,566)

(2,540)

3,772 

(7,976)

54,384 

(50,825)

(4,204)

132,004 

Items not included in  
underlying operating profit

Amortisation of acquired intangibles

One-off transactions and M&A costs

Finance costs

Investment income 

Investment expenses

Profit before income tax from  
continuing operations

–

–

(869)

(3,369)

–

–

(3,587)

(1,919)

–

–

–

(1,470)

(7,825)

(3,389)

(5,241)

18,477 

(1,597)

132,429 

Inter-segment other income2

Depreciation and amortisation

1,799 

6,055 

–

70 

–

2,004 

5,594 

4,349 

Total assets

Total liabilities

710,297 

389,225 

194,159 

110,604 

66,752 

10,900 

Insurance liabilities

Outstanding claims liability

Unearned premium liability

Premium payback liability

Total

96,593 

159,030 

–

255,623 

15,586 

17,237 

27,361 

60,184 

1. RESA (Risk Equalisation Special Account) levy, formerly RETF (Risk Equalisation Trust Fund) levy.
2. Inter-segment other income is eliminated on consolidation and not included in operating profit.

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–

191 

648 

460 

–

1,869 

236 

18,429 

23,313  1,039,021 

185,620 

652,957 

112,179 

176,267 

27,361 

315,807 

nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016For the year ending 30 June 2015

Australian 
Residents 
Health 
Insurance 
$000

International 
(Inbound) 
Health 
Insurance 
$000

New Zealand 
Residents 
Health 
Insurance 
$000

World 
Nomads
Group 
$000

nib Options 
$000

Unallocated to 
segments 
$000

Total 
$000

Premium revenue

1,429,516 

56,376 

150,431 

Outwards reinsurance premium expense

–

(1,443)

(1)

Net premium revenue

1,429,516 

54,933 

150,430 

Claims expense

(1,025,195)

(30,025)

(96,796)

Reinsurance and other recoveries revenue

–

587 

RESA1

State levies

(185,498)

(28,237)

(Increase) / Decrease in premium payback 
liability

–

–

–

–

Claims handling expenses

Net claims incurred

(15,185)

(639)

(1,254,115)

(30,077)

(99,856)

–

–

–

(1,902)

(1,158)

Acquisition costs

Other underwriting expenses

(49,537)

(54,188)

(5,061)

(7,958)

(24,663)

(17,245)

Underwriting expenses

(103,725)

(13,019)

(41,908)

Underwriting result

71,676 

11,837 

8,666 

Other income

Other expenses 

215 

–

374 

–

–

–

Underlying operating profit / (loss) 

71,891 

12,211 

8,666 

Items not included in underlying 
operating profit

Amortisation of acquired intangibles

One-off transactions and M&A costs

Finance costs

Investment income 

Investment expenses

Profit before income tax from 
continuing operations

–

–

(256)

(3,275)

–

–

Inter-segment other income2

Depreciation and amortisation

2,261 

6,296 

5 

41 

1,225 

4,829 

Total assets

Total liabilities

Insurance liabilities

 Outstanding claims liability

 Unearned premium liability

 Premium payback liability

Total

611,303 

339,447 

166,703 

71,087 

86,537 

129,397 

–

215,934 

10,610 

13,831 

40,888 

65,329 

1. RESA (Risk Equalisation Special Account) levy, formerly RETF (Risk Equalisation Trust Fund) levy.
2. Inter-segment other income is eliminated on consolidation and not included in operating profit.

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(57)

(2,970)

(3,027)

3,850 

(5,555)

(1,705)

–

–

(751)

(2,098)

–

–

–

1,636,323 

(1,444)

1,634,879 

– (1,152,016)

–

–

–

–

–

587 

(185,498)

(28,237)

(1,902)

(16,982)

– (1,384,048)

–

–

–

–

(79,261)

(79,391)

(158,652)

92,179 

4,382 

(8,525)

88,036 

(3,531)

(2,849)

(3,423)

32,975 

(1,616)

109,592 

–

168 

473 

143 

–

55 

2,307 

12,573 

58,629 

837,108 

82,168 

492,845 

97,147 

143,228 

40,888 

281,263

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Premium revenue

Outwards reinsurance premiums

Net premium revenue

Other income

Travel insurance commission

Life and funeral insurance commission and other commissions

Agency fee

Profit on sale of head office building

Deferred profit on sale and leaseback of head office building

Rental income

Fair value adjustment to contingent consideration

Subscription income / (refund)

Sundry income

Investment income

Interest

Net gain on sale of available for sale financial assets1

Net realised gain on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Net unrealised gain/(loss) on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Dividends 

1.  On 21 November 2014 nib sold the 5,294,118 shares held in Pacific Smiles Group (PSG) as part of PSG’s IPO process.

2016 
$000

2015 
$000

1,820,053 

1,636,323 

(1,349)

(1,444)

1,818,704 

1,634,879 

49,994 

2,271 

311 

1,416 

136 

746 

–

–

926 

55,800 

7,361 

–

18,547 

(7,431)

–

18,477 

413 

2,014 

310 

–

–

950 

672 

(105)

800 

5,054 

9,164 

5,382 

16,622 

1,590 

217 

32,975 

64

nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016 
a)  Recognition and measurement
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Amounts disclosed as revenue are net of 
amounts collected on behalf of third parties.

The Group recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable that future economic 
benefits will flow to the entity and specific criteria have been met for each of the Group’s activities as described below. The 
Group bases its estimates on historical results, taking into account the type of customer, the type of transaction and the specifics 
of each arrangement.

Revenue is recognised for the major business activities as follows:

i)  Premium revenue
Premium revenue comprises premiums from private health insurance contracts held by policyholders.

Premium revenue is recognised when it has been earned. Premium revenue is recognised from the attachment date over the 
period of the contract. The attachment date is from when the insurer accepts the risk from the insured under the insurance 
contract. Revenue is recognised in accordance with the pattern of the incidence of risk expected over the term of the contract.

The proportion of the premium received or receivable not earned in the income statement at the reporting date is recognised in 
the balance sheet as an unearned premium liability. Any non-current portion is discounted based on expected settlement dates.

Premiums on unclosed business are brought to account using estimates based on payment cycles nominated by 
the policyholder.

ii)  Investment income
Net fair value gains or losses on financial assets classified as at fair value through profit or loss are recognised in the period.

Rental revenue from leasing of investment properties is recognised in the period in which it is receivable, as this represents the 
pattern of service rendered through the provision of the properties.

Interest income is recognised using the effective interest method. When a receivable is impaired, the Group reduces the carrying 
amount to its recoverable amount, being the estimated future cash flow discounted at the original effective interest rate of the 
instrument, and continues unwinding the discount as interest income. Interest income on impaired loans is recognised using the 
original effective interest rate.

iii)  Outwards reinsurance
Premiums ceded to reinsurers under insurance contracts held by the Group are recognised as an outwards reinsurance expense 
and are recognised in the income statement from the attachment date over the period of indemnity of the reinsurance contract in 
accordance with the expected pattern of the incidence of risk ceded.

iv)  Revenue from travel insurance commission
Revenue in the form of commissions is recognised when the sale of an insurance policy to a customer occurs. Revenue is also 
generated on travel services activities and recognised as the service is performed.

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Expenses by function

Claims handling expenses

Acquisition costs

Other underwriting expenses

Other expenses

Finance costs

Investment expenses

2016 
$000

2015 
$000

16,828 

94,584 

101,997 

59,217 

5,241 

1,597 

16,982 

79,261 

82,922 

12,047 

3,423 

1,616 

Total expenses (excluding direct claims expenses)

279,464 

196,251 

Expenses by nature

Amortisation of acquired intangibles

Bank charges

Consultancy fees

Depreciation and amortisation

Electronic claims precessing fees

Employee costs

Finance costs

Impairment of goodwill

Insurance

Investment expenses

Legal expenses

Marketing expenses – commissions

Marketing expenses – excluding commissions

Merger and acquisition costs

Net loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 

Operating lease rental expenses

Postages

Share registry expenses

Software maintenance

Telephones

Other

Total expenses (excluding direct claims expenses)

7,825 

3,964 

8,975 

10,604 

3,473 

104,163 

5,241 

– 

1,673 

1,597

1,201 

54,894 

42,501 

2,886 

19 

5,962 

2,049 

1,131 

6,175 

1,538 

13,593 

279,464 

3,531 

2,037 

3,634 

9,042 

3,845 

77,687 

3,422 

1,423 

1,160 

1,616 

1,160 

661 

30,195 

32,726 

84 

3,785 

1,838 

1,376 

5,614 

1,257 

9,220 

196,251

66

nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 20168.  TAXATION

a)  Income tax

i)  Income tax expense

Recognised in the income statement

Current tax expense

Deferred tax expense

Under (over) provided in prior years

Under (over) provided in prior years – research and development tax credit

Income tax expense is attributable to:

Profit from continuing operations

Aggregate income tax expense

Notes

2016  
$000

2015  
$000

37,798 

3,025 

305 

(530)

29,447 

5,212 

(3)

(326)

40,598 

34,330 

40,598 

40,598 

34,330 

34,330 

Deferred income tax expense included in income tax expense comprises:

Increase in deferred tax assets

Increase in deferred tax liabilities

8(b)

8(c)

(470)

3,495 

3,025 

(572)

5,784 

5,212 

ii)  Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense to prima facie tax payable

Profit from continuing operations before income tax expense

132,429 

109,591 

Tax at the Australian tax rate of 30% (2015: 30%)

39,729 

32,877 

Tax effect of amounts which are not deductible (taxable) in calculating taxable income:

Goodwill impairment

Fair value adjustment to contingent consideration

Share-based payments

Entertainment

Merger and acquisition costs

Sundry items 

Net assessable trust distributions

Imputation credits and foreign tax credits

Adjustment for current tax of prior periods

Adjustment for current tax of prior periods – research and development tax credit

Unrecognised tax losses and deferred tax assets

Differences in foreign tax rates

Income tax expense

iii)  Tax expense relating to items of other comprehensive income

Foreign currency translations

Revaluation of land and buildings

Change in value of available for sale financial assets

iv)  Amounts recognised directly to equity

Aggregate current and deferred tax arising in the reporting period and not recognised in net 
profit or loss or other comprehensive income but directly debited or credited to equity:

Transfer from revaluation reserve on sale of land and buildings

v)  Tax losses

Unused tax losses for which no deferred tax asset has been recognised 

Potential tax benefit @ 30%

–

–

79 

86 

940 

(229)

194 

(648)

305 

(530)

930 

(258)

427 

(202)

(124)

92 

151 

11 

142 

(539)

(3)

(326)

1,941 

(117)

40,598 

34,330 

26

26

26

26

705 

35 

–

740 

(3,390)

(3,390)

9,364 

2,809 

(56)

1,662 

(604)

1,002 

–

–

6,180 

1,854

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b)  Deferred tax assets

The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to:

Deferred profit on sale and leaseback of head office building

Employee benefits

Premium payback liabilities

Unrealised losses on investments

Other

Doubtful debts

Merger and acquisition costs

Outstanding claims

Provisions

Tax losses

Sub-total other

Total deferred tax assets

2016 
$000

2015 
$000

1,794 

4,187 

7,235 

592 

–

2,568 

11,051 

–

13,808 

13,619 

323 

175 

124 

2,478 

1,435 

4,535 

247 

438 

–

1,186 

194 

2,065 

18,343 

15,684 

Set-off of deferred tax liabilities pursuant to set-off provisions

Net deferred tax assets

8(c)

(17,534)

809 

(12,007)

3,677 

Recovery of Total deferred tax assets:

Deferred tax assets to be recovered within 12 months

Deferred tax assets to be recovered after more than 12 months

Movements

Note

Deferred profit  
on sale and 
leaseback of head 
office building 
$000

Employee  
benefits 
$000

Premium  
payback  
liabilities 
$000

Unrealised  
losses on 
investments 
$000

At 1 July 2014

(Charged)/credited to the 
income statement

(Charged)/credited 
directly to other 
comprehensive income

At 30 June 2015

At 1 July 2015

(Charged)/credited to the 
income statement

(Charged)/credited 
directly to other 
comprehensive income

(Charged)/credited 
directly to equity

Acquisition of businesses

34

At 30 June 2016

1,794 

68

–

–

–

–

–

2,377 

10,995 

212 

533 

(21)

2,568 

(477)

11,051 

2,568 

11,051 

–

–

–

–

–

1,794 

235 

(4,418)

592 

2,267 

470 

–

–

–

28 

–

1,356 

4,187 

602 

–

–

–

–

–

7,235 

592 

12 

–

191 

4,535 

642 

–

1,547 

18,343

8,995 

9,348 

18,343 

7,075 

8,609 

15,684

Other 
$000

Total 
$000

2,244 

15,616 

(173)

572 

(6)

2,065 

(504)

15,684 

2,065 

15,684 

nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016c)  Deferred tax liabilities

The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to:

Brands and trademarks and customer contracts

Deferred acquisition costs

Depreciation and amortisation

Unrealised foreign exchange gains

Unrealised gains on investments

Other

Asset revaluation

Borrowing costs

Income receivables

Outstanding claims

Prepayments

Unearned premium liability

Sub-total other

Total deferred tax liabilities

2016 
$000

2015 
$000

9,391 

23,678 

885 

1,092 

–

35,046 

81 

3 

4 

–

3 

205 

296 

4,653 

17,866 

413 

559 

1,474 

24,965 

2,611 

6 

4 

61 

27 

182 

2,891 

35,342 

27,856 

Set-off of deferred tax liabilities pursuant to set-off provisions

Net deferred tax liabilities

8(b)

(17,534)

17,808 

(12,007)

15,849 

Recovery of Total deferred tax liabilities:

Deferred tax liabilities to be settled within 12 months

Deferred tax liabilities to be settled after more than 12 months

10,604 

24,738 

35,342 

8,155 

19,701 

27,856

Movements

Note

Brands and 
trademarks 
and customer 
contracts 
$000

Deferred 
acquisition 
costs 
$000

Depreciation 
and 
amortisation 
$000

Unrealised 
foreign 
exchange 
losses 
$000

Unrealised 
gains on 
investments 
$000

Other 
$000

Total 
$000

At 1 July 2014

(Charged)/credited to  
the income statement

(Charged)/credited directly to 
other comprehensive income

At 30 June 2015

At 1 July 2015

(Charged)/credited  
to the income statement

(Charged)/credited directly to 
other comprehensive income

(Charged)/credited  
directly to equity

Acquisition of businesses

34

At 30 June 2016

5,848 

11,382 

(994)

6,596 

(201)

4,653 

(112)

17,866 

137 

288 

(12)

413 

793 

1,828 

1,586 

21,574 

– 

(354)

248 

5,784 

(234)

559 

– 

1,474 

1,057 

2,891 

498 

27,856 

4,653 

17,866 

413 

559 

1,474 

2,893 

27,858 

(1,774)

5,550 

1,268 

10 

(1,474)

(85)

3,495 

521 

262 

30 

533 

– 

5,991 

9,391 

– 

– 

23,678 

(825)

(1)

885 

– 

(10)

1,092 

– 

– 

– 

– 

35 

1,381 

(2,565)

18 

296 

(3,390)

5,998 

35,342

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d)  Recognition and measurement
The income tax expense or revenue for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the 
applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary 
differences and to unused tax losses. Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences 
arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amount in the consolidated financial statements. 
However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction 
other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. 
Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the reporting 
date and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability 
is settled.

Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses only if it is probable that future 
taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses.

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax bases of 
investments in controlled entities where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences 
and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities 
and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where 
the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the 
liability simultaneously.

nib holdings limited and its wholly-owned Australian controlled entities are a tax consolidated group. The World Nomads 
Group Australian entities joined this tax consolidation group during the year. Also, nib Options pty limited and its wholly-owned 
Australian controlled entities are a tax consolidated group. As a consequence, the entities within each group are taxed as a 
single entity and the deferred tax assets and liabilities of these entities are set off in the consolidated financial statements.

Current and deferred tax is recognised in profit or loss, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other 
comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this case, the tax is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in 
equity, respectively.

9.  CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash at bank and cash on hand

Short term deposits and deposits at call

2016
$000

2015
$000

70,045 

19,383 

89,428 

73,516 

50,139 

123,655

a)  Recognition and measurement
Cash and cash equivalents, and bank overdrafts are carried at face value of the amounts deposited or drawn. For the purpose of 
the presentation in the consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held 
at call with financial institutions, other short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that 
are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, and bank 
overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities on the balance sheet.

b)  Risk exposure
The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk is discussed in Note 3(c)(i). The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date 
is the carrying amount of each class of cash and cash equivalents mentioned above.

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nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016c)  Reconciliation of profit after income tax to net cash inflow from operating activities

Profit for the year

Net gain on sale of available for sale financial assets

Profit on sale of head office building

Deferred profit on sale and leaseback of head office building

Net (gain)/loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

Fair value (gain)/loss on other financial assets through profit or loss

Non-cash employee benefits expense – share-based payments

Depreciation and amortisation

Impairment of goodwill

Amortisation of borrowing costs

Gain on fair value adjustment to contingent consideration

Net exchange differences

Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect from purchase of controlled entity

Decrease (increase) in current tax assets

Decrease (increase) in receivables

Decrease (increase) in reinsurance receivables

Decrease (increase) in deferred acquisition costs

Decrease (increase) in deferred tax assets

Increase (decrease) in trade payables

Increase (decrease) in unearned premium liability

Increase (decrease) in premium payback liability

Increase (decrease) in current tax liabilities

Increase (decrease) in deferred tax liabilities

Increase (decrease) in provisions

Net cash flow from operating activities

2016
$000

91,831 

 –

(1,416)

(136)

19 

9,501 

959 

18,429 

 –

30 

 –

(3,573)

 –

1,168 

(88)

(19,067)

(1,327)

7,572 

30,795 

(13,527)

12,162 

1,112 

13,959 

2015
$000

75,261 

(5,382)

 –

 –

84 

(5,071)

369 

12,573 

1,423 

59 

(672)

2,434 

2,876 

(344)

117 

(24,100)

(353)

14,174 

29,026 

138 

1,343 

5,860 

4,394 

148,403 

114,209

d)  Off balance sheet arrangements
World Nomads Group Pty Ltd (WNG), a wholly subsidiary of nib holdings limited, operates bank accounts held in their name 
on behalf of their underwriters in accordance with contractual terms governing the arrangements. These accounts are not 
considered part of the cash and cash equivalents of WNG as they do not have the control over the cash. At 30 June 2016 this 
amounted to $17,054,596.

10.  RECEIVABLES

Current

Premium receivable

Private Health Insurance Premiums Reduction Scheme receivable

Other receivables

Provision for impairment loss

Prepayments

2016 
$000

2015 
$000

6,244 

35,030 

7,974 

(1,092)

3,702 

51,858 

7,888 

32,662 

2,771 

(850)

2,659 

45,130 

As at 30 June 2016 current receivables of the Group with a nominal value of $1.092 million (2015: $0.850 million) were impaired. 
The individually impaired receivables relate to premium receivables.

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The ageing of these impaired receivables is as follows:

1 to 3 months

3 to 6 months

Over 6 months

Movements in the provision for impairment of receivables are as follows:

At 1 July

Provision for impairment recognised during the year

Receivables written off during the year as uncollectible

Unused amount reversed

2016 
$000

626 

247 

219 

1,092 

2016 
$000

850 

743 

(27)

(474)

1,092 

2015 
$000

518 

193 

139 

850 

2015 
$000

1,242 

506 

(160)

(738)

850

As of 30 June 2016 and 2015 no receivables were past due but not impaired.

a)  Recognition and measurement
Trade and other receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective 
interest rate method, less provision for impairment.

Collectability of trade and other receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts which are known to be uncollectible are 
written off by reducing the carrying amount directly. A provision for impairment is used where there is objective evidence that the 
Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.

The amount of the impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss within other expenses. When a receivable for which an 
impairment allowance had been recognised becomes uncollectible in a subsequent period, it is written off against the provision 
for impairment account. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against other expenses in profit 
or loss.

i)  Amounts due from policyholders
Amounts due from policyholders are initially recognised at fair value, being the amounts due. They are subsequently measured 
at fair value which is approximated by taking this initially recognised amount and reducing it for impairment as appropriate. 
A provision for impairment of receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect 
all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables. The amount of the provision is the difference between the 
asset’s carrying amount and the value of estimated future cash flows. The impairment charge is recognised in the profit or loss.

b)  Interest rate risk
Information about the Group’s exposure to interest rate risk in relation to other receivables is provided in Note 3.

c)  Fair value and credit risk
Due to the short-term nature of current receivables, their carrying amount is assumed to approximate their fair value.

The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of each class of receivables mentioned above.

d)  Risk exposure
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of each class of receivable mentioned 
above. Refer to Note 3 for more information on the risk management policy of the Group and the credit quality of the 
Group’s receivables.

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nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 201611.  FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

Equity securities

Interest-bearing securities

Short term deposits

2016 
$000

2015 
$000

97,830 

422,720 

60,188 

580,738 

61,131 

360,836 

35,188 

457,155

Changes in fair values of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are recorded in investment income in profit or loss in 
Note 6.

a)  Recognition and measurement

i)  Investments and other financial assets
The Group classifies its financial assets into financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and available for sale 
financial assets.

ii)  Financial assets and liabilities
Financial assets are designated at fair value through profit or loss. Initial recognition is at fair value, being acquisition cost, in the 
balance sheet and subsequent measurement is at fair value with any resultant fair value gains or losses recognised in the profit 
or loss.

Shares, fixed interest securities, options and units in trusts listed on stock exchanges are initially recognised at cost and the 
subsequent fair value adjustment is taken as the quoted bid price of the instrument at the balance sheet date.

All purchases and sales of financial assets that require delivery of the asset within the timeframe established by regulation or 
market convention (“regular way” transactions) are recognised at trade date, being the date on which the Group commits to buy 
or sell the asset. In cases where the point between trade and settlement exceeds this time frame, the transaction is recognised 
at settlement date. Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive future cash flows from the assets have expired, 
or have been transferred, and the Group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership.

Investments and other financial assets of nib holdings limited are also designated as at fair value through the profit or loss as they 
are managed and their performance is evaluated on a fair value basis, in accordance with a documented investment policy, and 
information is provided internally on that basis to the entity’s Key Management Personnel.

b)  Risk exposure
Information about the Group’s exposure to price risk and interest rate risk is provided in Note 3.

12.  REINSURANCE AND OTHER RECOVERIES RECEIVABLE/(PAYABLE)

Expected future reinsurance recoveries undiscounted

on claims paid

on outstanding claims

Reinsurance and other recoveries receivable on incurred claims

2016 
$000

104 

(25)

79 

2015 
$000

108 

(117)

(9)

a)  Recognition and measurement
Reinsurance and other recoveries receivable on paid claims, reported claims not yet paid, incurred but not reported (IBNR), and 
unexpired risk liabilities are recognised as revenue. Recoveries receivable are assessed in a manner similar to the assessment of 
outstanding claims. Recoveries are measured as the present value of the expected future receipts, calculated on the same basis 
as the liability for outstanding claims.

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annual report 201613.  DEFERRED ACQUISITION COSTS

Current

Deferred acquisition costs

Non-current

Deferred acquisition costs

Movements in the deferred acquisition costs are as follows: 

Balance at beginning of year

Acquisition costs deferred during the year

Amortisation expense

Exchange differences

2016 
$000

2015 
$000

34,060 

34,060 

22,059 

22,059 

49,135 

49,135 

42,069 

42,069 

2016 
$000

2015 
$000

64,128 

47,447 

(29,298)

918 

83,195 

40,028 

44,078 

(19,528)

(450)

64,128 

a)  Recognition and measurement
Direct acquisition costs incurred in obtaining health insurance contracts, including broker commissions, are deferred and 
recognised as assets where they can be reliably measured and where it is probable that they will give rise to premium revenue 
that will be recognised in the consolidated income statement in subsequent reporting periods. This pattern of amortisation 
corresponds to the earning pattern of the corresponding premium revenue.

b)  Critical accounting judgements and estimates

i)  Australian Residents Health Insurance
Deferred acquisition costs are amortised on a straight line basis over a period of 5 years (2015: 6 years), in accordance with 
the expected pattern of the incidence of risk under the open ended insurance contracts to which they relate, which includes 
expectations of customers remaining insured.

The Group pays an upfront commission to retail brokers on signing up new members to the business. These upfront 
commissions will give rise to future premium revenue beyond the current period and are able to be measured and directly 
associated with a particular insurance contract. The Group does not capitalise the indirect administration costs associated with 
acquiring new members due to the difficulty in measurement. The Group considers the duration of a health insurance contract 
to be an open ended agreement as the Group stands ready to continue to insure its customers under continuing policies. 
The Group uses average retention rates to determine the appropriate customer contract life and related amortisation period 
for customers who purchase insurance through these broker channels. The analysis included extrapolating historical lapse 
rates for broker acquired customers but truncating the data at 10 years in order to allow for the inherent distortion created by 
extrapolating historical data. The analysis identified the amortisation period to be 5 years. The Group re-performs this analysis at 
least every six months for reassessment. A decrease in the expected contract periods of one year would increase amortisation 
expense by $3.0m for 30 June 2016.

The recoverability of the related deferred acquisition costs is also considered as part of the liability adequacy test performed. As 
described in Note 20, the Group has no deficiency in the unearned premium liability at 30 June 2016.

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nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016Change in critical accounting judgements and estimates

On 1 April 2016, the amortisation period was revised to five years. The net effect of the changes in the current financial year was 
an increase in amortisation expense of $1.8 million.

Assuming the deferred acquisition costs are held and amortised at a rate of five years, the amortisation in future years in relation 
to these deferred acquisition costs will increase by the following amounts:

Year ending 30 June

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Alternative view

$000

1,778 

4,585 

1,816 

(259)

(1,381)

(5,146)

(1,393)

General insurers amortise deferred acquisition costs usually over one year, as their policies generally have a defined term of one 
year. With health insurance, if the contract term is considered to be only the term to which the customer has agreed to, or paid 
to, the deferred acquisition cost would be amortised over a period of between one and two months, which is the period paid 
in advance by the customer. However, the Group believes that does not reflect the open ended nature of a health insurance 
contract, the contract periods to which future premium revenue will arise, nor the expected pattern of the incidence of risk under 
the insurance contracts to which the costs relate. For these reasons the Group believes the currently adopted treatment is 
more appropriate.

ii)  nib New Zealand
The Group pays commissions to retail brokers on signing up new members to the business. The majority of these commissions 
are trailing commissions paid to retail brokers over the contract period of one year. These are written off over the life of the 
contract, being one year. Consistent with the Australian Residents Health Insurance business, the Group does not capitalise the 
indirect administration costs associated with acquiring new members due to the difficulty in identifying and associating those 
indirect costs with acquiring particular insurance contracts.

In addition to the above, a small remaining balance of upfront commissions are written off over the expected life of 
the policyholder.

14.  ASSETS CLASSIFIED AS HELD FOR SALE

Non-current assets held for sale

Land and buildings

2016 
$000

2015 
$000

–

–

38,726 

38,726

In May 2015, the Directors of the Group decided to sell and leaseback the freehold land and buildings at 22 Honeysuckle 
Drive, Newcastle. The sale was completed in February 2016 and the portion of the resulting profit in relation to the leaseback is 
deferred and recognised over the term being 15 years.

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annual report 201615.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

At 1 July 2014

Cost

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

Net book amount

Year ended 30 June 2015

Opening net book amount

Additions

Revaluations

Assets included in a disposal group classified as held for 
sale and other disposals

Transfers

Depreciation charge for the year

Exchange differences 

Closing net book amount

At 30 June 2015

Cost

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

Net book amount

Year ended 30 June 2016

Opening net book amount

Additions

Acquisition of subsidiary

Revaluations

Assets included in a disposal group classified as held for 
sale and other disposals

Depreciation charge for the year

Exchange differences 

Closing net book amount

At 30 June 2016

Cost

Accumulated amortisation and impairment

Net book amount

Land and  
Buildings 
$000

Plant and  
Equipment 
$000

Leasehold 
Improvements 
$000

Note

Total 
$000

41,180 

(593)

40,587 

40,587 

 –

5,539 

(38,726)

(4,504)

(1,081)

 –

1,815 

1,863 

(48)

1,815 

1,815 

 –

 –

117 

 –

(24)

 –

1,908 

1,910 

(2)

1,908 

11,944 

(6,126)

5,818 

5,818 

2,171 

 –

(120)

 –

(2,174)

(86)

5,609 

3,992 

(2,430)

1,562 

1,562 

1,636 

 –

 –

4,504 

(659)

(9)

7,034 

13,672 

(8,063)

5,609 

10,971 

(3,937)

7,034 

5,609 

2,136 

316 

 –

(29)

(2,613)

146 

5,565 

7,034 

1,417 

685 

 –

(15)

(1,179)

71 

8,013 

57,116 

(9,149)

47,967 

47,967 

3,807 

5,539 

(38,846)

 –

(3,914)

(95)

14,458 

26,506 

(12,048)

14,458 

14,458 

3,553 

1,001 

117 

(44)

(3,816)

217 

15,486 

17,409 

(11,844)

5,565 

12,346 

(4,333)

8,013 

31,665 

(16,179)

15,486

34

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nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016a)  Valuations of land and buildings
The valuation basis of land and buildings is fair value being the amounts for which the properties could be exchanged between 
willing parties in an arm’s length transaction, based on current prices in an active market for similar properties in the same 
location and condition. Freehold land and buildings were independently valued by a member of the Australian Property Institute 
as at 30 June 2016. It is the opinion of the Directors that this valuation represents the fair value of the property at 30 June 2016.

Carrying amounts that would have been recognised if land and buildings were stated at cost
If freehold land and buildings were stated at cost on an historical cost basis, the amounts would be as follows:

Cost

Accumulated depreciation

Net book amount

2016 
$000

1,624 

(611)

1,013 

2015 
$000

1,354 

(579)

775

b)  Recognition and measurement
Land and buildings (except for investment properties) are shown at fair value, based on periodic, but at least triennial, valuations 
by external independent valuers, less subsequent depreciation for buildings. Any accumulated depreciation at the date of 
revaluation is eliminated against the gross carrying amount of the asset and the net amount is restated to the revalued amount 
of the asset. All other property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less depreciation. Historical cost includes 
expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items.

Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is 
probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured 
reliably. The carrying amount of a replaced part is derecognised. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to profit or loss 
during the reporting period in which they are incurred.

Increases in the carrying amounts arising on the revaluation of land and buildings are credited, net of tax, to other reserves in 
the shareholders’ equity. To the extent that the increase reverses a decrease previously recognised in profit or loss, the increase 
is first recognised in profit or loss. Decreases that reverse previous increases of the same asset are first charged against the 
revaluation reserves directly in equity to the extent of the remaining reserve attributable to the asset; all other decreases are 
charged to profit or loss.

Land is not depreciated. Depreciation on other assets is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate their cost or 
revalued amounts, net of their residual values, over their estimated useful lives, as follows:

 – Buildings   

25 to 40 years

 – Plant and equipment  

3 to 20 years

 – Leasehold improvements  

3 to 10 years

The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate at each reporting date. An asset’s carrying 
amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated 
recoverable amount (see Note 16(a)(v)).

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with carrying amount. These are included in profit or loss. 
When revalued assets are sold, it is Group policy to transfer the amounts included in other reserves in respect of those assets to 
retained earnings.

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annual report 2016 
16.  INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Note

Goodwill 
$000

Software 
$000

Brands and 
Trademarks 
$000

Customer 
Contracts 
$000

Total 
$000

At 1 July 2014

Cost

Accumulated amortisation and impairment

Net book amount

Year ended 30 June 2015

Opening net book amount

Additions

Amortisation charge for the year

Impairment charge

Exchange differences

Closing net book amount

At 30 June 2015

Cost

Accumulated amortisation and impairment

Net book amount

Year ended 30 June 2016

Opening net book amount

Additions

Acquisition of business

34

Amortisation charge for the year

Exchange differences

Closing net book amount

At 30 June 2016

Cost

Accumulated amortisation and impairment

Net book amount

a)  Recognition and measurement

56,626 

 –

56,626 

56,626 

 –

 –

(1,423)

(1,206)

53,997 

55,420 

(1,423)

53,997 

53,997 

 –

72,123 

 –

2,503 

128,623 

128,623 

 –

128,623 

6,832 

(2,208)

4,624 

24,667 

(6,267)

18,400 

131,463 

(36,285)

95,178 

43,338 

(27,810)

15,528 

15,528 

7,175 

(5,680)

 –

(224)

4,624 

18,400 

 –

(701)

 –

(14)

 –

(2,278)

 –

(648)

16,799 

3,909 

15,474 

23,793 

(8,319)

15,474 

15,474 

 –

21,153 

(4,785)

1,791 

33,633 

50,201 

(33,402)

16,799 

16,799 

12,595 

9,488 

(8,989)

376 

30,269 

68,953 

(38,684)

30,269 

6,720 

(2,811)

3,909 

3,909 

25 

21,808 

(839)

 –

24,903 

28,897 

(3,994)

24,903 

47,221 

(13,588)

33,633 

273,694 

(56,266)

217,428

95,178 

7,175 

(8,659)

(1,423)

(2,092)

90,179 

136,134 

(45,955)

90,179 

90,179 

12,620 

124,572 

(14,613)

4,670 

217,428 

i)  Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the Group’s share of the net identifiable 
assets of the acquired subsidiary at the date of acquisition. Goodwill on acquisitions of subsidiaries is included in intangible 
assets. Goodwill is not amortised. Instead, goodwill is tested for impairment annually, and is carried at cost less accumulated 
impairment losses.

ii)  Software
Costs incurred in developing products or systems and costs incurred in acquiring software and licences that will contribute to 
future period financial benefits through revenue generation and/or cost reduction are capitalised to software. Costs capitalised 
include external direct costs of materials and service and direct payroll and payroll related costs of employees’ time spent on the 
project. Amortisation is calculated on a straight-line basis over periods generally ranging from two and a half years to five years.

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nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016iii)  Brands and trademarks
Brands and trademarks acquired with IMAN Australian Health Plans Pty Ltd have a definite useful life of five years and are carried 
at cost less accumulated amortisation.

Brands and trademarks acquired with nib nz limited (formerly TOWER Medical Insurance Limited) in November 2012 have a 
useful life of two years and are carried at their fair value at the date of acquisition less accumulated amortisation.

Brands and trademarks acquired with World Nomads Group in July 2015 have an indefinite useful life and are carried at fair value 
at the date of acquisition.

iv)  Customer contracts
Customer contracts acquired as part of a business combination are recognised separately from goodwill. The customer 
contracts are carried at their fair value at the date of acquisition less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. 
Amortisation is calculated based on the timing of projected cash flows of the contracts over their estimated useful lives, which 
is approximately four years for IMAN Australian Health Plans Pty Ltd, 10 years for nib nz limited and approximately 2.5 years for 
World Nomads Group.

v)  Impairment
Goodwill and intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life and are not subject to amortisation are tested annually for 
impairment or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. Other assets are 
tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. 
An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The 
recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use.

For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable 
cash inflows which are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets (cash-generating units). 
Non-financial assets other than goodwill that suffered impairment are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at each 
reporting date.

b)  Impairment tests for goodwill and indefinite life intangibles
Indefinite life intangibles such as brands and trademarks are allocated to a cash generating unit (CGU) which may be at a level 
lower than operating segments. Goodwill is allocated at an operating segment level to a CGU or group of CGUs.

Goodwill

At 30 June 2016

At 30 June 2015

Brands and trademarks

At 30 June 2016

At 30 June 2015

Australian 
Residents Health 
Insurance
Australia 
$000

International 
Workers Health 
Insurance
Australia 
$000

New Zealand 
Residents Health 
Insurance
New Zealand 
$000

World Nomads 
Group
Australia 
$000

Total 
$000

7,067 

7,067 

18,380 

18,380 

World Nomads 
$000

12,715 

–

41,964 

28,550 

Travel  
Insurance  
Direct 
$000

6,193 

–

61,212 

–

128,623 

53,997 

Suresave 
$000

Total 
$000

2,888 

21,796 

–

–

The recoverable amount of a CGU is determined based on a value-in-use calculation. The value-in-use calculation uses cash 
flow projections based on financial budgets and forecast forward projections approved by management covering a three-year 
period. The recoverable amount exceeds the carrying value of the goodwill or indefinite life intangibles.

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16.  INTANGIBLE ASSETS continued

c)  Key assumptions used for value-in-use calculations
The assumptions used for the cash flow projections for the first three years are in line with the current Board approved budget 
and forecast forward projections. Key assumptions include policyholder growth, claims ratio and the discount factor.

Policyholder growth is calculated by forecasting the number of sales each month based on budgeted advertising and promotions 
spend, less the number of expected lapses each month. Claims ratios are targeted that generate price increases that maintain 
price competitiveness, cover expected increases in claims costs, do not adversely affect the funds capital adequacy position 
and enable funding of future business growth.

Cash flows beyond the three-year period are extrapolated in to perpetuity assuming a growth factor of 3.0%. The Group has 
applied a post-tax discount rate to discount the forecast future attributable post tax cash flows.

The following table sets out the key assumptions for those CGUs that have significant goodwill allocated to them:

Goodwill

Australian Residents  
Health Insurance

International Workers  
Health Insurance

New Zealand Residents 
Health Insurance

Policyholder growth

Claims ratio

Long term growth rate

Pre-tax discount rate

2016 
%

6.2

12.9

10.9

2015 
%

5.2

11.7

5.9

2016 
%

85.0

32.2

63.9

2015 
%

86.2

34.6

63.9

2016 
%

3.0

3.0

3.0

2015 
%

3.0

3.0

3.0

2016 
%

11.0

11.0

15.0

2015 
%

14.0

14.0

13.9

World Nomads Group

Gross written  
premium growth rate

2016 
%

11.0

2015 
%

N/A

Long term growth rate

Pre-tax discount rate

2016 
%

3.0

2015 
%

N/A

2016 
%

11.0

2015 
%

N/A

The following table sets out the key assumptions for those CGUs that have significant indefinite life intangibles allocated to them:

Brandnames and trademarks

WorldNomads.com

Travel Insurance Direct

Suresave

Gross written  
premium growth rate

Royalty Rate

Long term growth rate

Pre-tax discount rate

2016 
%

16.5

6.4

5.1

2015 
%

N/A

N/A

N/A

2016 
%

2.5

2.0

1.5

2015 
%

N/A

N/A

N/A

2016 
%

3.0

3.0

3.0

2015 
%

N/A

N/A

N/A

2016 
%

11.0

11.0

11.0

2015 
%

N/A

N/A

N/A

These assumptions have been used for analysis of each CGU within an operating segment. Management determined 
policyholder growth and claims ratios based on past performance and its expectations for the future.

d)  Significant estimate: Impact of possible changes in key assumptions
In both 2016 and 2015 there were no reasonably possible changes in any of the key assumptions that would have resulted in an 
impairment write-down of goodwill in any CGU.

nib Options goodwill of $1.423 million was fully written down in FY15 due to a change in the business model.

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nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 201617.  PAYABLES

Current

Outwards reinsurance expense liability – premiums payable to reinsurers

Trade creditors

Other payables

RESA payable1

Annual leave payable

2016
$000

2015
$000

332 

12,519 

77,835 

45,378 

5,225 

348 

6,389 

66,063 

47,920 

4,182 

141,289 

124,902

1.  Risk Equalisation Special Account (RESA) levy, formerly RETF (Risk Equalisation Trust Fund) levy represents expenses incurred under RESA arrangements which are 

provided for within the legislation to support the principle of community rating.

Annual leave payable is accrued annual leave. The entire amount is presented as current, since the Group does not have an 
unconditional right to defer settlement. However, based on past experience, the Group does not expect all employees to take the 
full amount of accrued leave or require payment within the next 12 months. The following amounts reflect leave that is not to be 
expected to be taken within the next 12 months.

Annual leave obligation expected to be settled after 12 months

2016
$000

412 

2015
$000

434

a)  Recognition and measurement
These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of the financial year which are 
unpaid. These amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.

i)  Risk equalisation special account levy
The Risk Equalisation Special Account Levy is accrued based on the industry survey of eligible paid claims to be submitted to 
APRA (previously PHIAC). If a Private Health insurer notifies APRA of a material variation in paid claims which can be quantified, 
the Group adjusts the risk equalisation expense.

18.  BORROWINGS

Current

Bank overdraft

Non-current

Bank loans (secured)

2016
$000

–

–

2015
$000

1,390 

1,390 

151,867 

151,867 

62,501 

62,501

The bank overdraft comprises the closing positive balance of the bank account, adjusted for unpresented cheques and 
outstanding deposits.

The Group has a line-of-credit facility for corporate credit cards issued to nib employees for a total of $2.9 million. Outstanding 
amounts as at 30 June 2016 are included in Current Liabilities – Payables under Trade Creditors.

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Movements in the bank loans (secured) are as follows:

Balance at beginning of period

Proceeds from borrowings

Borrowing expenses

Amortisation of borrowing expenses

Exchange differences

Balance at end of period

2016
$000

2015
$000

62,501 

85,000 

(18)

30 

4,354 

151,867 

65,081 

 –

 –

59 

(2,639)

62,501

a)  Recognition and measurement
Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently measured at 
amortised cost. Any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption amount is recognised 
in profit or loss over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method. Fees paid on the establishment of loan 
facilities are recognised as transaction costs of the loan to the extent that it is probable that some or all of the facility will be 
drawn down. In this case, the fee is deferred until the draw down occurs. To the extent there is no evidence that it is probable 
that some or all of the facility will be drawn down, the fee is capitalised as a prepayment for liquidity services and amortised over 
the period of the facility to which it relates.

Borrowings are removed from the balance sheet when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or 
expired. The difference between the carrying amount of a financial liability that has been extinguished or transferred to another 
party and the consideration paid, including any non-cash assets transferred or liabilities assumed, is recognised in profit or loss 
as other income or finance costs.

Borrowings are classified as non-current liabilities if the Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at 
least 12 months after the reporting period.

b)  Secured liabilities
During the year, nib holdings limited established a $50 million variable rate loan facility with NAB and drew down $35 million 
of the existing $50 million loan facility with ANZ. Both loans relate to the acquisition of World Nomads Group with maturity and 
repayment being 18 December 2017. The covenants on these loan facilities are the same as the existing covenants on the 
NZD$70 million loan detailed below.

Both facilities are variable rate Australian denominated loans which are carried at amortised cost.

nib nz holdings limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of nib holdings limited, has an existing NZ$70 million variable rate term 
loan facility in relation to the acquisition of nib nz limited with maturity and repayment at the end of three years being 18 
December 2017.

The bank loan is secured by the shares in nib nz holdings limited and a negative pledge that imposes the following covenants on 
the Group. The negative pledge states that the Group will ensure that the following financial ratios are met:

i.  The Group Gearing Ratio will not be more than 35%

ii.  The Group Interest Cover Ratio will not be less than 5:1.

As at 30 June 2016 the Group Gearing Ratio was 28.1% and the Group Interest Ratio Cover Ratio was 27:1.

nib holdings limited has provided a guarantee and indemnity to the ANZ Bank New Zealand on behalf of nib nz holdings limited in 
respect of the NZD$70 million term loan facility.

nib holdings limited has subordinated any amounts owing to it from nib nz holdings limited and nib nz limited in favour of all other 
creditors of these companies.

c)  Available debt facility 
nib holdings limited has a AUD$50 million variable rate loan facility with ANZ of which AUD$35 million was drawn down on 
17 August 2015 with $15 million remaining in the facility as at 30 June 2016.

d)  Risk exposure
Information on the sensitivity of the Group’s profit and equity to interest rate risk on borrowings is provided in Note 3.

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nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 201619.  OUTSTANDING CLAIMS LIABILITY

Outstanding claims – central estimate of the expected future payment for claims incurred

Risk margin

Administration component

Gross outstanding claims liability

Outstanding claims – expected payment to the RESA1 in relation to the central estimate

Risk margin

Net outstanding claims liability

2016
$000

2015
$000

90,526 

4,766 

1,440 

96,732 

14,802 

645 

112,179 

78,565 

3,872 

1,214 

83,651 

12,940 

556 

97,147

1.  Risk Equalisation Special Account (RESA) Levy formerly REFT (Risk Equalisation Trust Fund) levy represents expenses incurred under RESA arrangements which are 

provided for within the legislation to support the principle of community rating.

Movements in the gross outstanding claims are as follows:

Gross outstanding claims at beginning of period

Risk margin

Administration component

Central estimate at beginning of period

Change in claims incurred for the prior year

Claims paid in respect of the prior year

Claims incurred during the period (expected)

Claims paid during the period

Acquisition of business

Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates

Central estimate at end of period

Risk margin

Administration component

Gross outstanding claims at end of period

Note

2016
$000

2015
$000

83,651 

(3,872)

(1,214)

78,565 

388 

(77,854)

79,319 

(3,408)

(1,375)

74,536 

(5,559)

(68,496)

1,265,429 

1,146,524 

(1,177,994)

(1,068,031)

1,147 

845 

90,526 

4,766 

1,440 

96,732 

– 

(409)

78,565 

3,872 

1,214 

83,651

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a)  Actuarial methods and critical accounting judgements and estimates
Provision is made at the period end for the liability for outstanding claims which is measured as the central estimate of the 
expected payments against claims incurred but not settled at the reporting date under private health insurance contracts issued 
by the Group. The expected future payments include those in relation to claims reported but not yet paid and claims incurred 
but not yet reported. This ‘central estimate’ of outstanding claims is an estimate which is intended to contain no intentional over 
or under estimation. For this reason the inherent uncertainty in the central estimate must also be considered and a risk margin 
is added. The estimated cost of claims includes allowances for Risk Equalisation Special Account (RESA) consequences and 
claims handling expense. The Group takes all reasonable steps to ensure that it has appropriate information regarding its claims 
exposures. However, given the uncertainty in establishing claims provisions, it is likely that the final outcome will prove to be 
different from the original liability established.

In calculating the estimated cost of unpaid claims the Group uses estimation techniques based upon statistical analysis of 
historical experience. Allowance is made, however, for changes or uncertainties which may create distortions in the underlying 
statistics or which might cause the cost of unsettled claims to increase or reduce when compared with the cost of previously 
settled claims, including changes in the Group’s processes which might accelerate or slow down the development and/or 
recording of paid or incurred claims, compared with the statistics from previous periods. The calculation is determined taking into 
account one month of actual post balance date claims.

The risk margin is based on an analysis of the past experience of the Group. This analysis examines the volatility of past 
payments that is not explained by the model adopted to determine the central estimate. This past volatility is assumed to 
be indicative of the future volatility. The central estimates are calculated gross of any risk equalisation recoveries. A separate 
estimate and risk margin is made of the amounts that will be recoverable from or payable to the RESA based upon the 
gross provision.

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a)  Actuarial methods and critical accounting judgements and estimates continued
The outstanding claims estimate for Australian segments is derived based on three valuation classes, namely hospital and 
prostheses services combined, medical services, and general treatment. For the New Zealand segment the outstanding claims 
estimate is derived based on two valuation classes, surgical and medical. This analysis is supplemented by more granular 
analysis within classes as appropriate.

In calculating the estimated cost of unpaid claims for Australian Residents Health Insurance and New Zealand Health Insurance, 
two methods are used. For service months April 2016 and earlier for hospital and medical, and for all months for general 
treatment, a chain ladder method is used; this assumes that the development pattern of the current claims will be consistent with 
historical experience. For hospital and medical, for the service months of May 2016 and June 2016 the Bornhuetter-Ferguson 
method is given some weight, which progressively blends payment experience and prior forecasts of incurred costs.

For International Workers Health Insurance and International Students Health Insurance a chain ladder method is used for all 
service months for the valuation of the cost of unpaid claims.

As claims for health funds are generally settled within one year, no discounting of claims is usually applied as the difference 
between the undiscounted value of claims payments and the present value of claims payments is not likely to be material. 
Accordingly, reasonable changes in assumptions would not have a material impact on the outstanding claims balance.

b)  Actuarial assumptions
The following assumptions have been made in determining the outstanding claims liability for claims incurred 12 months to the 
following financial years:

2016

2015

Australian Residents  
Health Insurance

Assumed proportion paid to date

Expense rate

Discount rate

Risk margin

Risk equalisation rate

Risk margin for risk equalisation

International Students  
Health Insurance

Assumed proportion paid to date

Expense rate

Discount rate

Risk margin

International Workers  
Health Insurance

Assumed proportion paid to date

Expense rate

Discount rate

Risk margin

NZ Health Insurance

Assumed proportion paid to date

Expense rate

Discount rate

Risk margin

Hospital 
%

92.2%

1.40%

0.0%

3.9%

23.5%

4.4%

86.4%

2.0%

0.0%

24.8%

79.1%

5.0%

0.0%

18.5%

Surgical 
%

87.5%

2.0%

0.0%

5.8%

Medical 
%

90.8%

1.40%

0.0%

3.9%

23.5%

4.4%

92.1%

2.0%

0.0%

24.8%

83.2%

5.0%

0.0%

18.5%

Medical 
%

79.9%

2.0%

0.0%

5.8%

General 
%

97.7%

1.40%

0.0%

3.9%

0.0%

0.0%

99.8%

2.0%

0.0%

24.8%

91.7%

5.0%

0.0%

18.5%

Hospital 
%

92.6%

1.4%

0.0%

2.9%

24.1%

4.3%

69.1%

2.0%

0.0%

19.7%

80.2%

4.0%

0.0%

23.4%

Surgical 
%

89.3%

1.8%

0.0%

8.4%

Medical 
%

90.8%

1.4%

0.0%

2.9%

24.1%

4.3%

75.8%

2.0%

0.0%

19.7%

80.8%

4.0%

0.0%

23.4%

Medical 
%

79.7%

1.8%

0.0%

8.4%

General 
%

97.2%

1.4%

0.0%

2.9%

0.0%

0.0%

96.0%

2.0%

0.0%

19.7%

89.0%

4.0%

0.0%

23.4%

The risk margin of 3.9% for Australian Residents Health Insurance (June 2015: 2.9%), International Students Health Insurance 
24.8% (June 2015: 19.7%), 18.5% for International Workers Health Insurance (June 2015: 23.4%) and New Zealand Health 
Insurance 5.8% (June 2015: 8.4%) of the underlying liability has been estimated to equate to a probability of adequacy of 95% for 
the Group. The risk margin within each territory allows for diversification across the entity. The benefit of diversification across the 
Group is again allocated to the Australian Residents Health Insurance segment.

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nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016c)  Process used to determine assumptions
A description of the processes used to determine these assumptions is provided below:

i)  Chain Ladder Development Factors
Chain ladder development factors were selected based on observations of historical claim payment experience. Particular 
attention was given to the development of the most recent 12 months.

ii)  Bornhuetter-Ferguson Unpaid Factors
Bornhuetter-Ferguson Unpaid Factors were selected based on historical patterns of payment (by development) to ultimate 
incurred claims. That is, the proportion of ultimate incurred claims to be paid by development month is selected based on 
observations from the historical development. This “unpaid proportion” is then multiplied by a prior forecast of incurred claims for 
each service month to determine the outstanding claims estimate.

iii)  Expense rate
Claims handling expenses were calculated by reference to past experience of total claims handling costs as a percentage of total 
past payments.

iv)  Discount rate
As claims for health funds are generally settled within one year, no discounting of claims is applied as the difference between the 
undiscounted value of claims payments and the present value of claims payments is not likely to be material.

v)  Risk equalisation allowance
In simplified terms, each organisation is required to contribute to the risk equalisation pool or is paid from the pool to equalise 
their hospital claims exposure to policyholders aged over 55 years of age and in respect of high cost claims. This is the 
allowance made in respect of the claims incurred but not yet paid.

vi)  Risk margin
The risk margin has been based on an analysis of the past experience of the Group. This analysis examined the volatility of past 
payments that has not been explained by the model adopted to determine the central estimate. This past volatility has been 
assumed to be indicative of the future volatility and has been set at a level estimated to equate to a probability of adequacy of 
95% at a consolidated level (June 2015: 95%).

d)  Sensitivity analysis

i)  Summary
The Group conducts sensitivity analysis to quantify the exposure to risk of changes in the key underlying variables. The 
valuations included in the reported results are calculated using certain assumptions about these variables as disclosed above. 
The movement in any key variable will impact the performance and equity of the Group. The tables below describe how a 
change in each assumption will affect the insurance liabilities:

Variable

Impact of movement in variable

Chain Ladder 
Development Factors

An increase or decrease in the chain ladder factors would lead to a higher or lower projection of the 
ultimate liability and a corresponding increase or decrease in claims expense respectively.

Bornhuetter-Ferguson 
Unpaid Factors

An increase or decrease in the level of unpaid would lead to a higher or lower projection of the 
ultimate liability and a corresponding increase or decrease on claims expense respectively.

Expense rate

Risk equalisation

Risk margin

An estimate for the internal costs of handling claims is included in the outstanding claims liability. 
An increase or decrease in the expense rate assumption would have a corresponding impact on 
claims expense.

An estimate for the risk equalisation cost is included in the outstanding claims liability. An increase 
or decrease in the risk equalisation allowance would have a corresponding impact on RESA Levy.

An estimate of the amount of uncertainty in the determination of the central estimate. An increase or 
decrease in the risk margin would have a corresponding impact on claims expense.

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d)  Sensitivity analysis continued

ii)  Impact of key variables

Recognised amounts in the financial statements 
attributable to owners of nib holdings limited

Variable

Movement in 
variable

Adjustments

Chain Ladder Development Factors

Bornhuetter-Ferguson Unpaid Factors

Expense rate

Risk equalisation allowance

Risk margin

+0.5%

–0.5%

+2.0%

–2.0%

+1.0%

–1.0%

+2.5%

–2.5%

+1.0%

–1.0%

$000

(8,502)

8,547 

(1,488)

1,533 

(672)

672 

(1,151)

1,151 

(750)

750 

20.  UNEARNED PREMIUM LIABILITY AND UNEXPIRED RISK LIABILITY

a)  Unearned premium liability

Current

Unearned premium liability

Non-current

Unearned premium liability

Profit after tax
2016
$000

92,850

Adjusted  
amounts

$000

84,348 

101,397 

91,362 

94,383 

92,178 

93,522 

91,699 

94,001 

92,100 

93,600 

Adjustments

$000

(8,502)

8,547 

(1,488)

1,533 

(672)

672 

(1,151)

1,151 

(750)

750 

Equity
2016
$000

387,651

Adjusted  
amounts

$000

379,149 

396,198 

386,163 

389,184 

386,979 

388,323 

386,500 

388,802 

386,901 

388,401

2016
$000

2015
$000

151,941 

151,941 

126,922 

126,922 

24,326 

24,326 

16,306 

16,306

The unearned premium liability reflects premiums paid in advance by customers, which averages between one and two months 
of prepayments.

Movements in the unearned premium liability are as follows:

Unearned premium liability as at 1 July

Acquisition of business

Deferral of premiums on contracts written in the period

Earning of premiums written in previous periods

Unearned premium liability as at 30 June 

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2016
$000

2015
$000

143,228 

114,202 

2,182 

157,779 

(126,922)

176,267 

–

133,304 

(104,278)

143,228

nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016b)  Unexpired risk liability
No deficiency was identified as at 30 June 2016 and 2015 that resulted in an unexpired risk liability needing to be recognised.

c)  Critical accounting judgements and estimates
A liability adequacy test is required to be performed for the period over which the insurer is “on risk” in respects of premiums paid 
in advance. At each reporting date, the adequacy of the unearned premium liability is assessed by considering current estimates 
of all expected future cash flows relating to future claims arising from the rights and obligations created. If the sum of the present 
value of the expected future cash flows relating to future claims plus the additional risk margin to reflect the inherent uncertainty 
in the central estimate exceeds the unearned premium liability, less related intangible assets and related deferred acquisition 
costs, then the unearned premium is deemed to be deficient, with the deficiency being recorded in the income statement and an 
unexpired risk liability created. The Group applies a risk margin to achieve the same probability of sufficiency for future claims as 
is achieved by the estimate of the outstanding claims liability, refer to Note 19(b). No deficiency was identified as at 30 June 2016 
and 2015 that resulted in an unexpired risk liability needing to be recognised.

This test is also extended beyond recognised unearned premium liability to include premiums renewable until the next repricing 
review, usually 1 April each year.

21.  PREMIUM PAYBACK LIABILITY

Current

Premium payback liability

Non-current

Premium payback liability

2016
$000

2015
$000

10,261 

10,261 

10,459 

10,459 

17,100 

17,100 

30,429 

30,429

Premium payback early settlement offer
At their policy renewal, eligible premium payback customers have been offered a graduated early settlement based on the date 
they would become eligible for the full premium payback benefit, contingent on their claims history.

Customers received the settlement offer around two months before their policy renewal. The first settlement offers were made in 
mid-June 2015 for August 2015 policy renewals. The last settlement offers were made in May 2016 for July 2016 policy renewals, 
the offer expires on 31 August 2016. 100% of the available offers have been included in the current portion of the premium 
payback liability on the balance sheet. As customers may or may not accept the available premium payback settlement offer and 
recognising that 100% acceptance is unlikely, it’s estimated for policyholders that accept the offer, $1.8 million of total premium 
payback liability could be settled within the next 2 months. This is in addition to $0.6 million of the premium payback liability that 
is expected to be settled within the next 2 months in the normal course of business.

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Movements in the premium payback liability are as follows:

Gross premium payback liability at beginning of period

Adjustment to ensure reserve exceeds current payout on early lapse

Value of payments currently being processed

Risk margin

Central estimate at beginning of period

Funding/new accrued

Unwind discount rate

Interest rate movement impact

Premium payback payments

Others

Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates

Central estimate at end of year/period

Adjustment to ensure reserve exceeds current payout on early lapse

Value of payments currently being processed

Risk margin

Total premium payback liability as at 30 June

2016
$000

2015
$000

40,888 

(565)

(1,000)

(1,351)

37,972 

2,722 

1,044 

1,984 

(20,799)

624 

2,036 

25,583 

34 

1,025 

719 

40,750 

(1,733)

(1,033)

(1,156)

36,828 

6,581 

1,624 

1,953 

(8,222)

811 

(1,603)

37,972 

565 

1,000 

1,351 

27,361 

40,888

a)  Risk exposure
Information about the Group’s exposure to interest rate risk in relation to premium payback liability is provided in Note 3(c)(i).

b)  Actuarial methods and critical accounting judgements and estimates
The premium payback liability represents the accrued amount of premium expected to be repaid to certain New Zealand health 
insurance policyholders. A number of nib nz limited’s health insurance policies have a benefit whereby policyholders receive a 
proportion of premiums paid less claims received over the life of their policy, “premium payback”, if certain conditions are met. 
This liability represents a long term health insurance contract liability. The liability was determined based on the discounted 
value of accumulated excess of premiums over claims at an individual policy level, adjusted for GST recoveries and expected 
future lapses.

A risk margin at 95% probability of sufficiency was estimated by assuming there are no future lapses. Most of the premium 
payback reserve is held in respect of a group of customers where the historical lapse rate is already very low.

The following assumptions have been made in determining the premium payback liability:

Lapse rate until 3 years from premium payback date

Lapse rate within 3 years of premium payback date

Expense rate

Discount rate for succeeding and following year

Risk margin

The risk margin has been estimated to equate to a 95% probability of adequacy (2015: 95%).

2016

2015

2.0% – 10.0% 2.0% – 10.0%

0.0% – 1.0% 0.0% – 1.0%

0.0%

0.0%

2.0% 2.8% – 3.1%

2.7%

3.1%

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nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016c)  Sensitivity analysis

i)  Summary 

Variable

Lapse rate

Discount rate

Risk margin

ii)  Impact of key variables

Impact of movement in variable

Rate used in calculating the discounted provision to allow for expected lapses, based on historical 
experience. An increase or decrease in the lapse assumption would have an inverse impact on the 
premium payback liability and risk margin.

Rate used in calculating the discounted provision to allow for expected investment income, based 
on the current yields on New Zealand government debt (risk free rates). An increase or decrease in 
the discount rate assumption would have an inverse impact on the premium payback liability.

An estimate of the amount of uncertainty in the determination of the central estimate. An increase or 
decrease in the risk margin would have a corresponding impact on the premium payback liability.

Recognised amounts in the financial statements 
attributable to owners of nib holdings limited

Variable

Lapse rate

Discount rate

Risk margin

Profit after tax
2016
$000

92,850

Adjusted
amounts

$000

93,435 

92,219 

93,769 

91,805 

92,661 

93,039 

Adjustments

$000

585 

(631)

919 

(1,045)

(189)

189 

Equity
2016
$000

387,651

Adjusted
amounts

$000

388,236 

387,020 

388,570 

386,606 

387,462 

387,840

Movement 
in variable

Adjustments

+1.0%

-1.0%

+1.0%

-1.0%

+1.0%

-1.0%

$000

585 

(631)

919 

(1,045)

(189)

189 

d)  Unexpired risk liability
A liability adequacy test was performed allowing for the expected cash flows of each policy over the entire product life.

The future cash flows include:

•  Reserves held at 30 June 2016 including the risk margin;

•  Expected future payments for claims, policy paybacks and management expenses; and

•  Expected future revenue from premiums and investment income.

No deficiency was identified at 30 June 2016 (2015: nil) that resulted in an unexpired risk liability needing to be recognised.

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Current

Long service leave

Termination benefits

Retirement benefits

Non-Current

Long service leave

2016
$000

2015
$000

2,544 

246 

91 

2,881 

2,290 

2,290 

2,557 

413 

86 

3,056 

1,268 

1,268

Amounts not expected to be settled within the next 12 months
The current provision for long service leave and retirement benefits includes all unconditional entitlements where employees 
have completed the required period of service and also those where employees are entitled to pro-rata payments in certain 
circumstances. The entire amount is presented as current, since the Group does not have an unconditional right to defer 
settlement. However, based on past experience, the Group does not expect all employees to take the full amount of the provision 
or require payment within the next 12 months. The following amounts reflect leave that is not to be expected to be taken or paid 
within the next 12 months.

Long service leave obligation expected to be settled after 12 months

Retirement benefit obligation expected to be settled after 12 months

a)  Recognition and measurement

2016
$000

2,063 

–

2,063 

2015
$000

2,297 

86 

2,383

i)  Short-term obligations
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits and annual leave are recognised in payables in respect of 
employees’ services up to the reporting date and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are 
settled. The portion not expected to be settled within 12 months is discounted based on expected settlement dates. Liabilities for 
non-accumulating sick leave are recognised when the leave is taken and measured at the rate paid or payable.

ii)  Other long-term employee benefit obligations
The liability for long service leave is the amount of the future benefit that employees have earned in return for their service in 
the current and prior periods. The liability is calculated using expected future increases in wage and salary rates and expected 
settlement dates, and is discounted using G100 treasury discount rates at the balance sheet date which have the maturity dates 
approximating to the terms of nib’s obligations.

iii)  Bonus plans
A liability for employee benefits in the form of bonus plans is recognised in other creditors when at least one of the following 
conditions is met:

•  there are formal terms in the plan for determining the amount of the benefit, or 

•  the amounts to be paid are determined before the time of completion of the financial report, or 

•  past practice gives clear evidence of the amount of the obligation.

Liabilities for bonus plans are expected to be settled within 12 months and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid 
when they are settled.

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nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016iv)  Retirement benefit obligations
Directors’ retirement benefits are provided for in the financial statements. Non-Executive Directors of nib health funds limited 
employed before 24 November 2005 are entitled to a lump sum retirement benefit based on number of years’ service. 
Non-Executive Directors commencing after 24 November 2005 are not entitled to retirement benefits.

v)  Termination benefits
Liabilities for termination benefits, not in connection with the acquisition of an entity or operation, are recognised when a detailed 
plan for the terminations has been developed and a valid expectation has been raised with those employees affected that the 
terminations will be carried out without possibility of withdrawal. The liabilities for termination benefits are recognised as current 
provisions, as liabilities for termination benefits are expected to be settled within 12 months of reporting date.

23.  OTHER LIABILITIES

Current

Deferred profit on sale and leaseback of head office building

Non-Current

Deferred profit on sale and leaseback of head office building

2016
$000

408 

408 

5,573 

5,573 

2015
$000

–

–

–

–

a)  Recognition and measurement
The deferred profit relates to the sale and leaseback of the head office building at 22 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle in February 
2016. The excess of the proceeds received over fair value relating to the leaseback portion of the building was deferred and 
is being amortised over the lease term of 15 years. In FY16, profit on sale of head office building of $1,416,224 and deferred 
profit on sale and leaseback of head office building of $135,931 was recognised in profit or loss relating to this transaction. The 
subsequent leasing agreement is treated as an operating lease. The non-current part of the deferred profit will be amortised 
between 2016 and the end of the lease term.

24.  CONTRIBUTED EQUITY

a)  Share capital

Ordinary shares

Fully paid

Other equity securities

Treasury shares

Total contributed equity

b)  Movements in share capital

Date

Details

1 July 2014 Opening balance

30 June 2015

Balance

1 July 2015 Opening balance

30 June 2016

Balance

2016
$000

2015
$000

28,106 

28,106 

(1,581)

(105)

26,525 

28,001

No. of shares

Price $

439,004,182 

439,004,182 

439,004,182 

439,004,182 

$000

28,106 

28,106 

28,106 

28,106

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annual report 201624.  CONTRIBUTED EQUITY continued 

c)  Treasury shares
Treasury shares are shares in nib holdings limited that are held by the nib Holdings Ltd Share Ownership Plan Trust (trust) for the 
purpose of issuing shares under the Group’s Executive management Short-Term Incentive and Long-Term Incentive share plans. 
See Note 37 for more information.

Date

Details

1 July 2014 Opening balance

Sep 2014

Employee share issue – LTIP

Sep 2014

Employee share issue – STI

Sep 2014

Acquisition of shares by the Trust

30 June 2015

Balance

1 July 2015 Opening balance

Aug 2015

Acquisition of shares by the Trust

Sep 2015

Employee share issue – LTIP

Sep 2015

Employee share issue – STI

Apr 2016

Acquisition of shares by the Trust

May 2016

Acquisition of shares by the Trust

Jun 2016

Acquisition of shares by the Trust

30 June 2016

Balance

d)  Recognition and measurement

i)  Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares are classified as equity.

No. of shares

301,187 

(232,215)

(77,576)

40,000

31,396 

31,396 

430,000

(196,154)

(246,173)

118,482

116,123

116,722

370,396 

$000

917 

(745)

(204)

137 

105 

105 

1,382 

(631)

(795)

499 

513 

508 

1,581

Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from 
the proceeds. If the entity reacquires its own equity instruments, for example as the result of a share buy-back, those instruments 
are deducted from equity and the associated shares are cancelled. No gain or loss is recognised in the profit or loss and the 
consideration paid including any directly attributable incremental cost (net of income taxes) is recognised directly in equity.

Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the company in proportion to 
the number of and amounts paid on the shares held. On a show of hands every holder of ordinary shares present at a meeting in 
person or by proxy, is entitled to one vote, and upon a poll each share is entitled to one vote.

ii)  Employee Share Trust
The Group has formed a trust to administer the Group’s executive management Short-Term Incentive and Long Term-Incentive 
share plans. This trust is consolidated, as the substance of the relationship is that the trust is controlled by the Group.

Shares held by the nib Holdings Ltd Share Ownership Plan Trust are disclosed as treasury shares and deducted from 
contributed equity.

25.  RETAINED PROFITS

Balance at the beginning of the year

Net profit

Transfer from revaluation reserve on sale of land and buildings, net of tax

Dividends

Balance at the end of the financial year

2016
$000

2015
$000

307,038 

92,850 

7,911 

(51,581)

356,218 

320,132 

75,798 

–

(88,892)

307,038

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nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 201626.  RESERVES

Revaluation surplus – property, plant and equipment

Share-based payments

Share-based payments exercised

Foreign currency translation

Movements in reserves

Revaluation surplus – property, plant and equipment

Balance at the beginning of the year

Property revaluation – gross

Transfer to retained profits on sale of land and buildings – gross

Deferred tax 

Balance at the end of the financial year

Share-based payments 

Balance at the beginning of the year

Performance right expense

Transfer to share-based payments exercised reserve on exercise of performance rights

Balance at the end of the financial year

Share-based payments exercised

Balance at the beginning of the year

Transfer from share-based payments reserve on exercise of performance rights

Issue of shares held by nib Holdings Ltd Share Ownership Plan Trust to employees

Balance at the end of the financial year

Foreign currency translation

Balance at the beginning of the year

Currency translation differences arising during the year – gross

Deferred tax

Balance at the end of the financial year

a)  Nature and purpose of reserves

2016
$000

1,081 

1,683 

(2,347)

4,491 

4,908 

2015
$000

8,910 

811 

(1,803)

1,897 

9,815

Notes

2016
$000

2015
$000

8,910 

117 

(11,301)

3,355 

1,081 

811 

959 

(87)

1,683 

(1,803)

87 

(631)

(2,347)

1,897 

3,299 

(705)

4,491 

5,033 

5,539 

–

(1,662)

8,910 

524 

368 

(81)

811 

(1,139)

81 

(745)

(1,803)

3,275 

(1,434)

56 

1,897

8(a)(iii)

8(a)(iii)

Revaluation surplus – property, plant and equipment
The property, plant and equipment revaluation surplus is used to record increments and decrements on the revaluation of non-
current assets as described in Note 15(b).

Share-based payments
The share-based payments reserve is used to recognise the fair value of performance rights and bonus share rights issued to 
employees but not exercised.

Share-based payments exercised
The share-based payments exercised reserve is used to recognise the difference between fair value of performance rights and 
bonus share rights accumulated in the share based payments reserve and cost of exercising the rights.

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annual report 201626.  RESERVES continued

Foreign currency translation
Exchange rate differences arising on translation of foreign controlled entities are recognised in other comprehensive income as 
described in Note 1(e) and accumulated in a separate reserve within equity. The cumulative amount is reclassified to profit or loss 
when the net investment is disposed of.

27.  DIVIDENDS

a)  Ordinary shares

Final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2015 of 6.0 cents per fully paid ordinary share, made up 
of 6.0 cps ordinary dividend (2014 – 14.75 cents per fully paid ordinary share, made up of 5.75 cps 
ordinary dividend and 9.0 cps special dividend) paid on 9 October 2015

Fully franked based on tax paid @ 30%

26,339 

64,748 

Interim dividend for the year ended 30 June 2016 of 5.75 cents per fully paid ordinary share, made 
up of 5.75 cps ordinary dividend (2015 – 5.5 cents per fully paid ordinary share, made up of 5.5 cps 
ordinary dividend) paid on 1 April 2016

2016
$000

2015
$000

Fully franked based on tax paid @ 30%

Total dividends provided for or paid

b)  Dividends not recognised at year end

In addition to the above dividends, since the end of the year the Directors have recommended the 
payment of a final dividend of 9.0 cents per fully paid ordinary share (2015–6.0 cents per fully paid 
ordinary share, made up of 6.0 cps ordinary dividend), fully franked based on tax paid at 30%. The 
aggregate amount of the proposed dividend expected to be paid on 7 October 2016 out of retained 
profits at 30 June 2016, but not recognised as a liability at the end of the year, is

25,242 

51,581 

24,144 

88,892

2016
$000

2015
$000

39,510 

26,340

c)  Franked dividends 
The franked portion of the final dividends recommended after 30 June 2016 will be franked out of existing franking credits or out 
of franking credits arising from the payment of income tax in the year ending 30 June 2016.

Franking credits available for subsequent financial years to equity holders of parent entity  
based on a tax rate of 30%

2016
$000

2015
$000

36,793 

15,711

The above amounts represent the balance of the franking account as at the end of the financial year, adjusted for:

a.  Franking credits that will arise from the payment of the amount of the provision for income tax;

b.  Franking debits that will arise from the payment of dividends recognised as a liability at the reporting date; and 

c.  Franking credits that will arise from the receipt of dividends recognised as receivables at the reporting date.

d)  Recognition and measurement
Provision is made for the amount of any dividend declared, being appropriately authorised and no longer at the discretion of the 
entity, on or before the end of the financial year but not distributed at balance date.

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nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 201628.  EARNINGS PER SHARE

a)  Basic earnings per share

Profit from continuing operations attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company

Profit from discontinued operations

Profit attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company

b)  Diluted earnings per share

Profit from continuing operations attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company

Profit from discontinued operations

Profit attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company

c)  Reconciliations of earnings used in calculating earnings per share

Basic earnings per share

Profit from continuing operations

Profit attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company used in calculating basic 
earnings per share

2016 
Cents

21.2

–

21.2

2016 
Cents

21.2

–

21.2

2015 
Cents

17.3

–

17.3

2015 
Cents

17.3

–

17.3

2016 
$000

2015 
$000

92,850 

75,798 

92,850 

75,798 

Diluted earnings per share

Profit attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company used in calculating basic earnings 
per share

Profit attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company used in calculating diluted 
earnings per share

92,850 

75,798 

92,850 

75,798 

d) Weighted average number of shares used as the denominator

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used as the denominator in calculating basic earnings 
per share

439,004,182

439,004,182

Adjustments for calculation of diluted earnings per share:

Performance rights and bonus share rights

–

–

Weighted average number of ordinary shares and potential ordinary shares used as the 
denominator in calculating diluted earnings per share

439,004,182

439,004,182

2016 
Number

2015 
Number

e)  Recognition and measurement

i)  Basic earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing:

•  the profit attributable to equity holders of the company, excluding any costs of servicing equity other than ordinary shares 

•  by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year.

ii)  Diluted earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic earnings per share to take into account:

•  the after income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares; and 

•  the weighted average number of additional ordinary shares that would have been outstanding assuming the conversion of all 

dilutive potential ordinary shares.

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annual report 201628.  EARNINGS PER SHARE continued

f)  Information concerning the classification of shares

i)  Performance rights
Performance rights granted to employees under the nib holdings Long-Term Incentive Plan are considered to be potential 
ordinary shares and are only included in the determination of diluted earnings per share to the extent to which they are 
dilutive. The performance rights have not been included in the determination of basic earnings per share. Details relating to the 
performance rights are set out in the Remuneration Report on page 41.

The total 2,238,071 performance rights granted (2015 – 2,001,483) are not included in the calculation of diluted earnings 
per share because they are contingently issuable ordinary shares and conditions were not satisfied at 30 June 2016. These 
performance rights could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future.

29.  CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard their ability to continue as a going concern, so that they can 
continue to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure to 
reduce the cost of capital.

In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group has a number of levers, including adjusting the amount of dividends 
paid to shareholders, returning capital to shareholders, issuing new shares, selling assets, raising or reducing debt or buying 
back shares.

nib holdings limited
The Group through earnings and capital management have achieved a return on equity of 20% or greater for the last 
three years and continues to target return on equity in the order of 20%. The return on equity as at 30 June 2016 is 25.8% 
(2015: 23.1%). While improvement to return on equity can be made through increased profitability, it is also important that capital 
be managed appropriately, therefore, if funds are not required for strategic reasons the Group will consider a range of capital 
management initiatives.

At 30 June 2016 the Group had available capital of $6.8 million above our internal benchmark (after allowing for the payment of a 
fully franked final ordinary dividend of 9.0 cents per share, totalling $39.5 million, in October 2016).

Below is a reconciliation of net assets to available capital as at 30 June 2016 (after allowing for payment of a final dividend):

Net assets

Less:

nib health fund capital required

nib nz capital required

Capital required looking forward 12 months

nib nz intangibles 

iihi intangibles

nib Options intangibles

Digital Health Ventures intangibles

World Nomads Group intangibles

Borrowings

Other assets and liabilities

Final dividend

Available capital (after allowing for payment of final dividend)

96

2016
$m

386.1 

(245.7)

(89.3)

(0.1)

(39.5)

(22.1)

(0.2)

(0.7)

(94.8)

151.9 

0.7 

(39.5)

6.8 

nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016nib health funds limited
nib health funds limited, a controlled entity, is required to comply with the Solvency and Capital Adequacy Standards under 
Schedule 2 and 3 of the Private Health Insurance (Health Benefits Fund Administration) Rules 2007, the Rules are made for the 
purposes of Part 4-4 of the Private Health Insurance Act 2007.

To comply with the Solvency Standard, nib health funds limited:

i.  must ensure that, at all times, the value of cash must be equal to or greater than a specified cash management amount, 

plus any solvency supervisory adjustment (Section 4.2 of the Solvency Standard),

ii.  must have, and comply with, a board endorsed, liquidity management plan designed to ensure compliance with the 
solvency requirements described above, and set minimum liquidity requirements and management action triggers 
(Section 4.3 of the Solvency Standard).

To comply with the Capital Adequacy Standard, nib health funds limited:

i.  must ensure that at all times the value of its assets is not less than the amounts calculated under Section 4.2 (a) and (b) of 

the Capital Adequacy Standard (Capital Adequacy Requirement),

ii.  must have, and comply with, a written, board endorsed capital management policy.

nib health funds limited has a capital management plan which establishes a target for capital held in excess of the regulatory 
requirement; the aim is to keep a sufficient buffer in line with the Board’s attitude to and tolerance for risk. The internal capital 
target ensures nib has a minimum level of capital given certain stressed capital scenarios. This currently approximates to 14.0% 
of total projected premiums for the next 12 months.

Any capital in excess of the benchmark, taking a 12-month forward looking view, will be reduced by way of dividend to 
nib holdings limited. nib health funds limited paid dividends of $12.2 million in September 2015, $18.0 million in December 2015 
and $13.4 million in March 2016 to nib holdings limited.

The surplus assets over benchmark at 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2015 were as follows:

Total Assets nib health funds limited (excluding unclosed business contributions – unearned)

Capital Adequacy Requirement

Surplus Assets for Capital Adequacy

Net Assets nib health funds limited

Internal capital target

Surplus assets over internal capital target

2016
$000

2015
$000

687,529 

456,574 

230,955 

273,600 

245,736 

27,864 

586,971 

389,187 

197,784 

231,162 

226,105 

5,057

nib nz limited
nib nz limited, a controlled entity, is required to comply with the Solvency Standard for non life insurance business published 
by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ). The Solvency Standards determine the Minimum Solvency Capital required. A 
requirement of nib nz limited’s insurance license is that it maintains capital above the Minimum Solvency Capital.

The overriding objective underpinning nib nz limited’s capital management approach is to operate with a level of capital judged to 
be commercially prudent and within the bounds of the Board’s risk appetite which achieves a balance between:

•  maintaining a buffer above the RBNZ Minimum Solvency Requirement (MSR) for nib nz limited (as defined by the IPSA 

Solvency Standard for Non-life Insurance Business);

•  maintaining a level of capital that ensures an appropriate financial strength rating; and 

•  avoiding holding an excessive level of capital, which would otherwise act to reduce returns on capital for the Group.

The benchmark capital adequacy coverage ratio is 1.75x plus $NZ10 million.

Any capital in excess of the benchmark, taking a 12-month forward looking view, will be reduced by way of dividend to 
nib nz holdings limited, unless management decide to retain funds for strategic purposes. nib nz limited paid dividends of 
$NZ12.0 million in June 2016 to nib nz holdings limited.

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annual report 201629.  CAPITAL MANAGEMENT continued

The surplus assets over benchmark at 30 June 2016 and 2015 are as follows:

Actual Solvency Capital

Minimum Solvency Capital

Solvency Capital

Net assets nib nz limited

Capital Adequacy Coverage Ratio

Internal benchmark

Internal benchmark requirement

Surplus/(deficit) assets over internal benchmark

2016
$000

19,539 

9,673 

9,866 

82,354 

2.02 

2015
$000

28,469 

8,284 

20,185 

59,116 

3.44 

1.75 + $NZ10m

1.75 + $NZ10m

26,482 

(6,943)

23,429 

5,040

As part of its role as regulator of New Zealand insurance companies, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) reviews solvency 
returns. The RBNZ has recently queried the manner in which certain matters have been dealt with in nib nz limited’s FY15 
solvency calculation. At the time of signing the Annual Report, nib nz limited is working with the RBNZ to resolve these queries.

While the discussions are not yet completed, nib nz limited has made a change to its solvency calculations regarding the 
treatment of deferred tax. This change has been reflected in the current and prior year numbers disclosed above.

While there is a possibility of further changes following the resolution of the remaining queries, the table above reflects our best 
estimate at the time of signing the Annual Report. Further changes (if any) are not expected to cause nib nz limited to fall below 
the RBNZ’s minimum solvency requirements.

The change to the treatment of deferred tax has resulted in a drop below nib nz limited’s internal capital target. The internal target 
will be reviewed following completion of discussions with the RBNZ.

30.  COMMITMENTS FOR EXPENDITURE

a)  Operating lease commitments

Commitments for minimum lease payments in relation to non-cancellable operating leases are 
payable as follows:

– not longer than one year

– longer than one year and not longer than five years

– longer than five years

2016
$000

2015
$000

7,586 

23,891 

41,972 

73,449 

3,435 

8,498 

1,125 

13,058

In February 2016, the Group entered into a sale and leaseback agreement for the head office building at 22 Honeysuckle Drive, 
Newcastle. The term of the lease is 15 years commencing 1 March 2016.

b)  Capital expenditure commitments

Payable:

– not longer than one year

98

2016
$000

432 

432 

2015
$000

481 

481

nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 201631.  CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

nib holdings limited has provided a guarantee and indemnity to the ANZ Bank New Zealand on behalf of nib nz holdings limited in 
respect of the NZD$70 million term loan facility.

nib holdings limited has given an undertaking to extend financial support to nib options pty limited, Realsurgeons pty limited, 
Realself pty limited and Digital Health Ventures Pty Limited and by subordinating repayment of debts owed by the entities to 
nib holdings limited, in favour of all other creditors. This undertaking has been provided as a result of each of these subsidiaries 
experiencing deficiencies of capital and reserves, and is intended to enable the entities to continue their operations and fulfil all 
financial obligations now and in the future. The undertaking is provided for a minimum period of twelve months from 19 August 
2016, or if earlier, to the date of sale of the entities should this occur.

32.  EVENTS OCCURRING AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE

Digital Health Ventures
On 29 July 2016, nib announced that Bupa and HBF signed a heads of agreement to join nib as investors and participants in 
expanding the Whitecoat healthcare provider platform.

There have not been any other matters or circumstances that have arisen since the end of the financial year that has significantly 
affected, or may significantly affect the operations of the Group, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the 
Group in future financial years.

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annual report 201633.  REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS

a)  PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia
1. Audit services

2016
$

2015
$

Audit and review of financial report and other audit work under the Corporations Act 2001

Total remuneration for audit services

465,660

465,660

450,089

450,089

2. Non-audit services

Audit-related services

Audit of regulatory returns

Total remuneration for audit-related services

Taxation services

Tax compliance services

International tax consulting and tax advice on mergers and acquisitions

Total remuneration for taxation services

Other services

Accounting advice and support including one off transactions

Review of regulatory returns

Total remuneration for other services

56,515

56,515

48,400

48,400

205,574

47,700

253,274

76,220

11,577

87,797

149,966

23,332

173,298

164,545

11,554

176,099

Total remuneration for non-audit services

397,586

397,797

Total remuneration of PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia

863,246

847,886

b)  Network firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia
1. Audit services

Audit and review of financial report 

Total remuneration for audit services

2. Non-audit services

Audit-related services

Audit of regulatory returns

Total remuneration for audit-related services

Taxation services

Tax compliance services

Tax consulting services

International tax consulting and tax advice on mergers and acquisitions

Total remuneration for taxation services

Other services

Accounting advice and support

Total remuneration for other services

146,799

146,799

150,089

150,089

11,193

11,193

10,975

10,975

34,068

4,604

18,415

57,087

27,525

27,525

31,732

15,291

25,127

72,150

–

–

Total remuneration for non-audit services

95,805

83,125

Total remuneration of network firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers

242,604

233,214

Total auditors’ remuneration

1,105,850

1,081,100

100

nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 201634.  BUSINESS COMBINATION

a)  Acquisition of World Nomads Group

i)  Summary of acquisition
On 31 July 2015, nib holdings limited acquired 100% of the issued capital of World Nomads Group Pty Limited and its 
subsidiaries (WNG). WNG is the third-largest distributor of travel insurance in Australia, and specialises in the marketing, sale and 
distribution of travel insurance policies globally.

Details of the purchase consideration are as follows:

Purchase consideration

Cash

Total purchase consideration

The fair values of the assets and liabilities recognised as a result of the acquisition are as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents

Receivables 

Prepayments

Property, plant and equipment

Software

Brand names

Customer contracts

Deferred tax assets

Payables 

Current tax liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities

Provision for employee entitlements

Net identifiable assets acquired

Add: Goodwill

Net assets acquired

$000

106,923 

106,923 

Fair value 
$000

14,926 

4,378 

344 

1,001 

9,488 

21,808 

3,452 

1,547 

(8,140)

(265)

(1,042)

(1,786)

45,711 

61,212 

106,923 

The goodwill is attributable to the future profitability of the acquired business. None of the goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.

a)  Acquisition related costs

Total acquisition related costs are $3.2 million, of which $2.6 million has been incurred in the current period and are included in 
other expenses in profit or loss and in operating cash flows in the statement of cash flows.

b)  Revenue and profit contribution

The acquired business contributed $49.9 million to Group income and $7.6 million to net profit before tax for the period 1 August 
2015 to 30 June 2016.

If the acquisition had occurred on 1 July 2015, consolidated operating revenue and net profit before tax for the year 
ended 30 June 2016 are estimated to have been $1,879.5 million and $131.9 million respectively, based on historical WNG 
management accounts.

c)  Acquired receivables

The fair value of acquired receivables is $4.4 million and is expected to be fully collectable.

d)  Contingent assets and liabilities

Prior to acquisition, WNG had identified a potential miscalculation of stamp duty that may have resulted in an underpayment 
of the duty they remitted to the relevant State Revenues on behalf of their underwriting partners. Although WNG believe 
responsibility for stamp duty lies with their underwriting partners, WNG may have an exposure for the potential miscalculation of 
stamp duty. The extent of this exposure, if any is unknown. WNG has notified its Professional Indemnity insurer.

A condition as part of the acquisition is that $3 million is held in escrow to cover the nib holdings group from any potential loss.

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a)  Acquisition of World Nomads Group continued

ii)  Purchase consideration – cash outflow

Outflow of cash to acquire subsidiary, net of cash acquired

Cash consideration

Less: Cash balances acquired

Outflow of cash – investing activities

$000

106,923 

(14,926)

91,997

b)  Acquisition of medical insurance book of OnePath Life (NZ) Limited

i)  Summary of acquisition
On 1 December 2015, nib nz limited (a 100% owned subsidiary) acquired the medical insurance book of OnePath Life (NZ) 
Limited (OnePath), for $22.5 million. The acquisition will provide the Group with a solid platform for growing the New Zealand 
private health insurance market and its overall market share. Approximately 19,000 policies covering 43,000 insured persons 
were acquired.

Details of the provisional purchase consideration are as follows:

Provisional purchase consideration

Cash

Total provisional purchase consideration

The provisional fair values of the assets and liabilities recognised as a result of the acquisition are as follows:

Receivable from OnePath Life (NZ) Limited

Customer contracts

Deferred tax liabilities

Outstanding claims liability

Unearned premium liability

Net identifiable assets acquired

Add: Goodwill

Net assets acquired

$000

22,509 

22,509 

Fair value 
$000

2,182 

17,701 

(4,956)

(1,147)

(2,182)

11,598 

10,911 

22,509 

The fair values assigned are currently provisionally determined. The fair value of assets and liabilities acquired may change upon 
finalisation of the purchase price allocation and alignment with Group accounting policies.

The goodwill is attributable to the future profitability of the acquired business. None of the goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.

a)  Acquisition related costs

Total acquisition related costs are $1.0 million of which $0.2 million has been incurred in the current period and are included in 
other expenses in profit or loss and in operating cash flows in the statement of cash flows.

b)  Revenue and profit contribution

The acquired business contributed $16.1 million to Group revenues and $1.9 million to net profit before tax for the period 
1 December 2015 to 30 June 2016.

If the acquisition had occurred on 1 July 2015, consolidated operating revenue and net profit before tax for the year ended 
30 June 2016 are estimated to have been $1,887.0 million and $133.8 million respectively.

102

nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016ii)  Provisional purchase consideration – cash outflow

Outflow of cash to acquire business, net of cash acquired

Cash consideration

Less: Cash balances acquired

Outflow of cash – investing activities

There were no business acquisitions in the year ending 30 June 2015.

$000

22,509 

–

22,509

c)  Recognition and measurement
The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for all business combinations, including business combinations 
involving entities or businesses under common control, regardless of whether equity instruments or other assets are acquired. 
The consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary comprises the fair values of the assets transferred, the liabilities 
incurred and the equity interests issued by the Group. The consideration transferred also includes the fair value of any contingent 
consideration arrangement and the fair value of any pre-existing equity interest in the subsidiary. Acquisition-related costs are 
expensed as incurred. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination, are 
with limited exceptions, measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. On an acquisition-by-acquisition basis, the 
Group recognises any non-controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair value or at the non-controlling interest’s proportionate 
share of the acquiree’s net identifiable assets.

The excess of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree and the acquisition-date 
fair value of any previous equity interest in the acquiree over the fair value of the Group’s share of the net identifiable assets 
acquired is recorded as goodwill. If those amounts are less than the fair value of the net identifiable assets of the subsidiary 
acquired and the measurement of all amounts has been reviewed, the difference is recognised directly in profit or loss as a 
bargain purchase.

Where settlement of any part of cash consideration is deferred, the amounts payable in the future are discounted to their present 
value as at the date of exchange. The discount rate used is the entity’s incremental borrowing rate, being the rate at which a 
similar borrowing could be obtained from an independent financier under comparable terms and conditions.

Contingent consideration is classified either as equity or a financial liability. Amounts classified as a financial liability are 
subsequently remeasured to fair value with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss.

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annual report 201635.  CONTROLLED ENTITIES

a)  Subsidiaries and trusts
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of the following controlled entities in 
accordance with the accounting policy described in Note 1(b):

Beneficial ownership by  
Consolidated entity

nib holdings limited

nib health funds limited

nib servicing facilities pty limited

nib health care services pty limited

nib Global pty limited

IMAN Australian Health Plans Pty Limited

nib nz holdings limited

nib nz limited 

nib Options pty limited

RealSurgeons pty limited

RealSelf pty limited

nib Options Holdings (Thailand) Co Ltd

nib Options (Thailand) Co Ltd

Digital Health Ventures Pty Ltd

nib Phillipines pty limited

World Nomads Group Pty Limited

WNG Services Pty Limited

World Experiences Assist Pty Limited

Suresave Pty Limited

Sure-Save.net Pty Ltd

SureSave Net Limited 

Travel Insurance Direct Holdings Pty Limited

Travel Insurance Direct Pty Limited

Travel Insurance Direct (New Zealand) Limited

Cheap Travel Insurance Pty Limited

Holiday Travel Insurance Pty Limited 

SureCan Technology Pty Ltd

The World Nomads Group Holdings Pty Ltd

World Nomads Pty Ltd 

World Nomads Inc

World Nomads Limited

World Nomads (Canada) Ltd

WorldNomads.com Pty Ltd

Cerberus Special Risks Pty Limited

Get Insurance Group Pty Limited

World Experiences International Holdings Pty Ltd

World Experiences Seguros De Viagem Brasil LTDA

Travellr Pty Limited 

Travel Insurance Compared Pty Limited 

TravelClear Pty Limited

Travellers Assistance Group Pty Limited 

Hello Travel Insurance Pty Limited 

World Experiences Pty Limited

World Experiences Group Pty Limited 

World Experiences Travel Pty Limited 

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Place of Incorporation

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

New Zealand

New Zealand

Australia

Australia

Australia

Thailand

Thailand

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

New Zealand

Australia

Australia

New Zealand

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

United States of America

United Kingdom

Canada

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Brazil

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

2016 
%

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

92.5

92.5

92.5

46.2

69.4

50

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

2015 
%

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

92.5

92.5

92.5

N/A

N/A

50

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

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

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016nib holdings limited also controls the following trusts:

•  nib Holdings Ltd Share Ownership Plan Trust 

•  nib salary sacrifice plan and matching plan trust 

•  nib Salary Sacrifice (NZ) and Matching Plan (NZ) Trust 

•  nib holdings – nib nz Employee Share Purchase Scheme Trust

b)  Non-controlling interests (NCI)
Set out below is summarised financial information for each subsidiary that has non-controlling interests that are material to the 
Group. The amounts disclosed for each subsidiary are before inter-company eliminations.

Summarised balance sheet

Current assets

Current liabilities

Current net assets / (liabilities)

Non-current assets

Non-current liabilities

Non-current net assets / (liabilities)

Digital Health Ventures Pty Ltd

nib Options pty limited  
consolidated group

2016 
$000

167 

235 

(68)

1,630 

3,450 

(1,820)

2015 
$000

369 

515 

(146)

892 

1,061 

(169)

2016 
$000

406 

9,491 

(9,085)

234 

–

234 

2015 
$000

165 

6,246 

(6,081)

309 

–

309 

Net assets / liabilities

(1,888)

(315)

(8,851)

(5,772)

Accumulated NCI

(944)

(158)

(643)

(433)

Summarised statement of comprehensive income

Profit/(loss) for the year

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income / (loss)

Profit/(loss) allocated to NCI

Dividends paid to NCI

Summarised cash flows

Cashflows from operating activities

Cashflows from investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities

Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(1,573)

–

(1,573)

(786)

–

(1,845)

(1,160)

3,135 

130 

(315)

–

(315)

(158)

–

(243)

(831)

1,371 

297 

(3,100)

(5,055)

–

–

(3,100)

(5,055)

(233)

(379)

–

–

(2,718)

(115)

2,960 

127 

(3,638)

(188)

3,597 

(229)

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c)  Transactions with non-controlling interests
The Group acquired:

•  on 11 February 2016, 49.98% of the issued capital of nib Options Holdings (Thailand) Co Ltd (incorporated 10 February 2016)

•  on 12 February 2016, 49.99% of the issued capital of nib Options (Thailand) Co Ltd (incorporated on 11 February 2016)

The effect on equity attributable to owners of nib holdings limited during the year from all non-controlling interests is summarised 
as follows:

Consideration paid by non-controlling interests

2016
$000

23 

23 

2015
$000

–

–

On 8 August 2014, the Group acquired 50% of the issued capital of Digital Health Ventures Pty Ltd (incorporated on 
8 August 2014).

36.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

a)  Related party transactions with key management personnel
Key management personnel are entitled to insurance policies provided at a discount dependant on length of service. These are 
provided under normal terms and conditions.

There were no other related party transactions during the year, as there were no transactions where either party had the 
presence of control, joint or significant influence to affect the financial and operating policies of the other entity.

b)  Key management personnel compensation

Short-term employee benefits

Post-employment benefits

Other long-term benefits

Termination benefits

Share-based payments

2016
$

2015
$

5,273,536 

4,484,043 

285,583 

38,351 

–

274,609 

34,781 

–

2,321,301 

1,998,651 

7,918,771 

6,792,084

Detailed remuneration disclosures are provided in the Remuneration Report on pages 22 to 42.

c)  Transactions with other related parties

i)  Purchases from entities controlled by key management personnel
The Group acquired the following goods and services from entities that are controlled by a close family member of one of the 
Group’s key management personnel:

•  advertising and promotions 

•  printing and stationery 

•  software development and maintenance

Further details of the above transactions with key management personnel are disclosed in the Remuneration Report on page 42.

d)  Outstanding balances arising from sales/purchases of goods and services
There are no outstanding balances at the end of the reporting period in relation to transactions with related parties.

106

nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 201637.  SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS

a)  Long-term incentive plan (LTIP)
Performance rights to acquire shares in nib holdings limited are granted to Executives under the Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP). 
Information relating to the LTIP is included in the Remuneration Report on pages 22 to 42. The nib Holdings Ltd Share Ownership 
Plan Trust administers the Group’s Executive management Short-Term incentive and Long-Term Incentive Share Plans. This Trust 
has been consolidated in accordance with Note 1(d).

Set out below is a summary of performance rights granted under the plan:

2016
Grant date

21/12/2011

19/11/2012

29/11/2013

22/12/2014

13/05/2015

22/01/2016

2015
Grant date

27/05/2011

21/12/2011

19/11/2012

29/11/2013

22/12/2014

13/05/2015

Expiry date

Exercise price

Balance at start 
of the year
Number

Granted during 
the year
Number

Exercised 
during the year
Number

Forfeited during 
the year
Number

Balance at the
end of the year
Number

Vested and 
exercisable at
end of the year 
Number

1/09/2015

1/09/2016

1/09/2017

1/09/2018

1/09/2018

1/09/2019

–

–

–

–

–

–

392,307 

553,236 

559,057 

473,927 

22,956 

–

2,001,483 

–

–

–

–

–

628,895 

628,895 

(196,154)

(196,153)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

553,236 

559,057 

473,927 

22,956 

628,895 

(196,154)

(196,153)

2,238,071 

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Expiry date

Exercise price

Balance at start 
of the year
Number

Granted during 
the year
Number

Exercised 
during the year
Number

Forfeited during 
the year
Number

Balance at the
end of the year
Number

Vested and 
exercisable at
end of the year 
Number

1/09/2014

1/09/2015

1/09/2016

1/09/2017

1/09/2018

1/09/2018

–

–

–

–

–

–

412,534 

392,307 

553,236 

559,057 

–

–

–

–

–

–

473,927 

22,956 

(206,267)

(206,267)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

392,307 

553,236 

559,057 

473,927 

22,956 

1,917,134 

496,883 

(206,267)

(206,267)

2,001,483 

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

b)  Employee Share Acquisition (tax exempt) Plan (ESAP)
Eligible Australian employees were offered the opportunity to receive part of their salary in the form of shares. All permanent 
employees who were an employee at the date the offer was made were eligible to participate in the scheme. Employees may 
elect not to participate in the scheme.

ESAP is administered by the Board. Shares granted to the employees by the Board were acquired on-market via a third party 
trustee plan company.

Under the plan, participating employees were allocated an aggregate market value up to $1,000 worth of fully paid ordinary 
shares in nib holdings limited. Subsequent offers under ESAP are at the Board’s discretion.

Shares issued under the scheme may not be sold until the earlier of three years after issue or cessation of employment. In all 
other respects shares rank equally with other fully-paid ordinary shares on issue.

Number of shares purchased on market under the plan to participating employees

85,806

78,766

The shares were allocated in two tranches. The first tranche of shares were for allocated on 27 August 2015 following nib’s FY15 
full year results presentation at a volume weighted average price of $3.12. The remaining tranche of shares were allocated on 
24 February 2016 following nib’s FY16 half year results presentation at a volume weighted average price of $3.51.

2016

2015

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c)  nib NZ Employee Share Purchase Scheme (ESPS)
The scheme rules were adopted on 7 November 2013. On 9 December 2013, eligible employees were offered the opportunity 
to receive part of their salary in the form of shares. All full time and permanent part-time employees who were an employee as at 
9 December 2013 and the date shares were allocated to employees were eligible to participate in the scheme. Employees may 
elect not to participate in the scheme.

ESPS is administered by the Board. Shares granted to the employees by the Board were acquired on-market via a third party 
trustee plan company.

Under the scheme, participating employees were allocated an aggregate market value up to NZ$1,000 worth of fully paid 
ordinary shares in nib holdings limited. Subsequent offers under ESPS are at the Board’s discretion.

Shares issued under the scheme may not be sold until the earlier of three years after issue or cessation of employment. In all 
other respects shares rank equally with other fully-paid ordinary shares on issue.

Number of shares purchased on market under the plan to participating employees

2016

7,672

2015

4,837

The shares were allocated in two tranches. The first tranche of shares were for allocated on 27 August 2015 following nib’s FY15 
full year results presentation at a volume weighted average price of $3.36. The remaining tranche of shares were allocated on 
24 February 2016 following nib’s FY16 half year results presentation at a volume weighted average price of $3.51.

d)  nib Salary Sacrifice Plan and Matching Plan
Business unit managers were offered the opportunity to receive part of their salary in the form of shares, with an additional 
amount of shares contributed by the Company. Employees may elect not to participate in the plan.

The plan is administered by the Board. Shares granted to the employees by the Board were acquired on-market via a third party 
trustee plan company.

Under the plan, participating employees were allocated an aggregate market value up to $10,000 worth of fully paid ordinary 
shares in nib holdings limited, made up of $5,000 salary sacrifice and $5,000 matching company component. Subsequent offers 
under the plan are at the Board’s discretion.

Shares issued under the plan may not be sold until the earlier of three or seven years after issue, or cessation of employment. In 
all other respects shares rank equally with other fully paid ordinary shares on issue.

Number of shares purchased on market under the plan to participating employees

38,952

54,080

2016

2015

e)  Salary Sacrifice Plan (NZ) and Matching Plan (NZ)
The plan rules were adopted on 28 October 2013. On 9 December 2013 New Zealand business unit managers were offered the 
opportunity to receive part of their salary in the form of shares, with an additional amount of shares contributed by the Company. 
Employees may elect not to participate in the plan.

The plan is administered by the Board. Shares granted to the employees by the Board were acquired on-market via a third party 
trustee plan company.

Under the plan, participating employees were allocated an aggregate market value up to NZ$10,000 worth of fully paid ordinary 
shares in nib holdings limited, made up of NZ$5,000 salary sacrifice and NZ$5,000 matching company component. Subsequent 
offers under the plan are at the Board’s discretion.

Shares issued under the scheme may not be sold until the earlier of three or seven years after issue, or cessation of employment. 
In all other respects shares rank equally with other fully paid ordinary shares on issue. 

Number of shares purchased on market under the plan to participating employees

2016

2,132

2015

2,751

108

nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016f)  Short-Term Performance Incentive (STI)
All eligible employees have a STI opportunity. For the MD/CEO the maximum target bonus opportunity is 100% of the base 
remuneration package with 50% of the calculated entitlement to be deferred into shares. For the CFO/DCEO and GEARHI 
the maximum target bonus opportunity is 60% of the base remuneration package with 50% of the calculated entitlement to 
be deferred into shares. For other executives the maximum entitlement is 50% of the remuneration package with 50% of the 
calculated entitlement deferred into shares.

The nib Holdings Ltd Share Ownership Plan Trust administers the Group’s Executive management Short-Term Incentive and 
Long-Term Incentive Share Plans. This Trust has been consolidated in accordance with Note 1(d).

Shares issued by the trust to the employees are acquired on-market prior to the issue. Shares held by the trust and not yet 
issued to employees at the end of the reporting period are shown as treasury shares in financial statements; see Note 24(c).

Shares were purchased on market and brokerage fees are borne by nib health funds limited.

g)  Expenses arising from share-based payments transactions

Shares purchased on market under ESAP and ESPS

Shares purchased on market under nib salary sacrifice plan and matching plan and salary sacrifice 
(NZ) rules and matching plan (NZ)

Performance rights granted under LTIP

Shares purchased on market under STI

2016
$000

309 

149 

959 

755 

2015
$000

291 

189 

368 

263 

2,172 

1,111

h)  Recognition and measurement
The fair value of performance rights granted under the nib holdings Long-Term Incentive Plan is recognised as an employee 
benefit expense with a corresponding increase in equity. The total amount to be expensed is determined by reference to the 
fair value of the performance rights granted, which includes any market performance conditions but excludes the impact of any 
service and non-market performance vesting conditions and the impact of any non-vesting conditions. Non-market vesting 
conditions are included in assumptions about the number of performance rights that are expected to vest. The total expense is 
recognised over the vesting period, which is the period over which all of the specified vesting conditions are to be satisfied. At 
the end of each period, the Group revises its estimate of the number of performance rights that are expected to vest based on 
the non-marketing vesting conditions. It recognises the impact of the revision to original estimates, if any, in profit or loss, with a 
corresponding adjustment to equity.

The nib holdings Long-Term Incentive Plan is administered by the nib Holdings Ltd Share Ownership Plan Trust; see Note 24(d)(i). 
When the performance rights are exercised, the trust transfers the appropriate amount of shares to the employee.

Under the Employee Share Acquisition (tax exempt) Plan, the nib Salary Sacrifice Plan and Matching Plan and the Short-Term 
Performance Incentive, shares are acquired on-market and expensed.

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annual report 201638.  PARENT ENTITY FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The individual financial statements for the parent entity show the following aggregate amounts:

Balance Sheet

ASSETS

Current assets

Non-current assets

Total assets

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

NET ASSETS

EQUITY

Share Capital

Share-based payments

Retained Profits

Total Equity

Profit or loss for the year

Total comprehensive income for the year

Refer to Note 31 for contingent liabilities of parent entity.

2016
$000

2015
$000

34,869 

551,613 

586,482 

53,947 

434,958 

488,905 

13,999 

84,989 

98,988 

2,459 

–

2,459 

487,494 

486,446 

297,178 

297,178 

(665)

190,981 

487,494 

(991)

190,259 

486,446 

52,305 

47,145 

52,305 

47,145

110

nib holdings limitedNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUEDFor the year ended 30 June 2016a)  Recognition and measurement
The financial information for the parent entity, nib holdings limited, has been prepared on the same basis as the consolidated 
financial statements, except as set out below.

i)  Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint venture entities
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint venture entities are accounted for at cost in the financial statements of 
nib holdings limited. Dividends received from associates are recognised in the parent entity’s profit or loss, rather than being 
deducted from the carrying amount of these investments.

ii)  Tax consolidation legislation 
nib holdings limited and its wholly-owned Australian controlled entities have implemented the tax consolidated legislation.

The head entity, nib holdings limited, and the controlled entities in the tax consolidated group account for their own current 
and deferred tax amounts. These tax amounts are measured as if each entity in the tax consolidated group continues to be a 
standalone taxpayer in its own right.

In addition to its own current and deferred tax amounts, nib holdings limited also recognises the current tax liabilities (or assets) 
and the deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses and unused tax credits assumed from controlled entities in the tax 
consolidated group.

The entities have also entered into a tax funding agreement under which the wholly-owned entities fully compensate nib holdings 
limited for any current tax payable assumed and are compensated by nib holdings limited for any current tax receivable and 
deferred tax assets relating to unused tax losses or unused tax credits that are transferred to nib holdings limited under the tax 
consolidation legislation. The funding amounts are determined by reference to the amounts recognised in the wholly-owned 
entities’ financial statements.

The amounts receivable/payable under the tax funding agreement is due upon receipt of the funding advice from the head entity, 
which is issued as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year. The head entity may also require payment of interim 
funding amounts to assist with its obligations to pay tax instalments.

Assets or liabilities arising under tax funding agreements with the tax consolidated entities are recognised as current amounts 
receivable from or payable to other entities in the Group.

Any difference between the amounts assumed and amounts receivable or payable under the tax funding agreement are 
recognised as a contribution to (or distribution from) wholly-owned tax consolidated entities.

39.  COMPANY DETAILS

nib holdings limited is a company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. The registered office of the 
company is:

22 Honeysuckle Drive 
NEWCASTLE NSW 2300

The Financial Report was authorised for issue by the Directors on 19 August 2016. The company has the power to amend and 
reissue the Financial Report.

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annual report 2016DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

For the year ended 30 June 2016

In the Directors’ opinion:

a.  the financial statements and notes set out on pages 44 to 111 are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:

i.  complying with Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting 

requirements; and 

ii.  giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2016 and of its performance for the 

financial year ended on that date; and 

b.  there are reasonable grounds to believe that nib holdings limited will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due 

and payable.

Note 1(a) confirms that the financial statements also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the 
International Accounting Standards Board.

The Directors have been given declarations by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer required by section 295A of 
the Corporations Act 2001.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

On behalf of the Board

Steve Crane 
Director 

Newcastle, NSW
19 August 2016

Harold Bentley
Director

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nib holdings limitedINDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

To the members of nib holdings limited
For the year ended 30 June 2016

Independent auditor’s report to the members of nib holdings 
limited 

Report on the financial report 
We have audited the accompanying financial report of nib holdings limited (the company), which 
comprises the consolidated balance sheet as at 30 June 2016, the consolidated income statement and 
consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and 
consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended on that date, a summary of significant 
accounting policies, other explanatory notes and the directors’ declaration for nib holdings limited (the 
consolidated entity). The consolidated entity comprises the company and the entities it controlled at 
year’s end or from time to time during the financial year. 

Directors' responsibility for the financial report 
The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a 
true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 
and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the 
financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In Note 1, the 
directors also state, in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial 
Statements, that the financial statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards. 

Auditor’s responsibility 
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted 
our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply 
with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to 
obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. 

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures 
in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the 
assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. 
In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the consolidated 
entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures 
that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the 
effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of 
accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well 
as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.  

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for 
our audit opinion. 

Independence 
In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations 
Act 2001. 

PricewaterhouseCoopers, ABN 52 780 433 757 
Level 3, 45 Watt Strteet, PO Box 798, NEWCASTLE  NSW  2300 
T: +61 2 4925 1100, F: +61 2 4925 1199, www.pwc.com.au 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

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annual report 2016Auditor’s opinion 
In our opinion: 

(a)

the financial report of nib holdings limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001,
including:

(i)

(ii)

giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 30 June
2016 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and

complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations
2001.

(b)

the financial report and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as
disclosed in Note 1.

Report on the Remuneration Report 
We have audited the remuneration report included in pages 22 to 42 of the directors’ report for the
year ended 30 June 2016. 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 responsibility is to express an opinion on the remuneration report, based on our audit 
conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. 

Auditor’s opinion 
In our opinion, the remuneration report of nib holdings limited for the year ended 30 June 2016 
complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

PricewaterhouseCoopers 

Caroline Mara 
Partner 

Newcastle 
19 August 2016 

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nib holdings limitedINDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORTCONTINUEDTo the members of nib holdings limitedFor the year ended 30 June 2016SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

The shareholder information set out below was applicable as at 31 August 2016.

A.  DISTRIBUTION OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Analysis of numbers of equity security holders by size of holding:

1 – 1,000

1,001 – 5,000

5,001 – 10,000

10,001 – 100,000

100,001 and over

There were 3,631 holders of less than a marketable parcel of ordinary shares.

B.  EQUITY SECURITY HOLDERS

The 20 largest quoted equity security holders 
The names of the 20 largest holders of quoted equity securities are listed below:

J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited

BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd 

National Nominees Limited

RBC Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited 

BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd 

UBS Nominees Pty Ltd

Computershare Plan Co Pty Ltd 

IOOF Investment Management Limited 

Woodross Nominees Pty Ltd

Brispot Nominees Pty Ltd 

Fitzy (NSW) Pty Ltd 

Jemon Pty Ltd

HSCB Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited – A/C 2

Mr Jinyue Zhang + Mrs Ting Wu

Mr Mark Anthony Fitzgibbon

Warbont Nominees Pty Ltd 

Mr John Arthur Foyle Turner

CPU Share Plans Pty Ltd

Unquoted equity securities

Performance rights issued under the nib holdings Long-term Incentive Plan

Class of equity 
security

63,828

76,810

10,542

932

52

152,164

Ordinary Shares

Number held

44,587,633

31,347,196

19,727,883

14,960,754

6,777,163

5,775,627

2,110,894

836,717

832,401

709,566

691,664

672,430

660,621

600,000

537,989

450,000

440,649

388,573

369,619

369,070

Percentage of 
issued shares %

10.16

7.14

4.49

3.41

1.54

1.32

0.48

0.19

0.19

0.16

0.16

0.15

0.15

0.14

0.12

0.10

0.10

0.09

0.08

0.08

132,846,449

30.26

Number  
on issue

2,238,071

Number  
of holders

7

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C.  SUBSTANTIAL HOLDERS

There are no substantial holders in the Company.

D.  VOTING RIGHTS

The voting rights attaching to each class of equity securities are set out below:

Ordinary shares
On a show of hands every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote and upon a poll each share 
shall have one vote.

Performance rights
No voting rights.

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nib holdings limitedSHAREHOLDER INFORMATIONCONTINUEDCORPORATE DIRECTORY

DIRECTORS

Chairman
Steve Crane

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer
Mark Fitzgibbon

Lee Ausburn 
Harold Bentley 
Annette Carruthers 
Philip Gardner 
Christine McLoughlin 
Donal O’Dwyer

Company Secretaries
Michelle McPherson 
Roslyn Toms

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer
Mark Fitzgibbon

Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Michelle McPherson

Group Executive Australian Residents Health Insurance
Rhod McKensey

Chief Information Officer
Brendan Mills

Chief Executive Officer – nib New Zealand
Rob Hennin

Group Executive Benefits and Provider Relations
Justin Vaughan

Group Executive International and New Business
David Kan

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting of nib holdings limited 
will be held at The Heritage Ballroom, The Westin, 
1 Martin Place, Sydney at 11am (Australian Eastern 
Daylight Time) on Wednesday, 2 November 2016.

A formal Notice of the Meeting is being distributed with the 
Annual Report.

SHARE REGISTER

Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited 
Level 3  
60 Carrington Street 
Sydney NSW 2000  
1300 664 316

STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING 

nib holdings limited shares (nhf) are listed on the Australian 
Securities Exchange.

PRINCIPAL REGISTERED OFFICE IN AUSTRALIA 

22 Honeysuckle Drive 
Newcastle NSW 2300  
13 14 63

AUDITOR

PricewaterhouseCoopers 
PricewaterhouseCoopers Centre 
Level 3, 45 Watt Street 
Newcastle NSW 2300

LEGAL ADVISERS

King & Wood Mallesons 
Level 61, Governor Philip Tower  
1 Farrer Place 
Sydney NSW 2000

BANKERS

National Australia Bank Limited  
1 Old Castle Hill Road 
Castle Hill NSW 2154

WEBSITE ADDRESS 

nib.com.au 

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