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Tryg A/S
Klausdalsbrovej 601
2750 Ballerup
Denmark
+45 70 11 20 20
tryg.com
CVR-no. 26460212

Annual report 2011

 
 
Content

tryg.com

Management’s report 

About Tryg 
Preface 
Financial highlights 
Outline of Tryg 
Highlights of the year 

Results   
Tryg’s financial performance 
Private Nordic  
Commercial Nordic 
Corporate Nordic  
Investment activities  
Outlook    

Strategy and the insurance market 
Strategy   
KPI – (Key Performance Indicators) 
The insurance market 
Customers and products 

Capital management and risk management 
Capital management and risk management 

Management 
Supervisory Board 
Group Executive Management 
Employees 
Corporate governance 
Corporate Social Responsibility – CSR 
The Tryg share  

Accounts 

Statement by the Supervisory Board and the Executive Management 
Independent auditor’s report 
Independent auditor’s report on TRYG A/S’ CSR data for 2011 
Financial highlights and key ratios 
Income statement 
Statement of comprehensive income  
Statement of financial position 
Statement of changes in equity 
Statement of cash flows 
Notes – Tryg Group 

Income statement (parent company) 
Statement of financial position (parent company) 
Statement of changes in equity (parent company) 
Notes (parent company) 

Fourth quarter of 2011 | Quarterly outline 
Fourth quarter of 2011 | Geographical segments 

Other key figures 
Glossary   

Disclaimer 
Group chart 

Editors 

Investor Relations 

Design	
Layout 

e-types
amo design 

Printers  Centertryk A/S
Munken Polar
Paper 

This is a translation of the Danish annual report 2011. In case of any discrepancy between the Danish and the English version of the annual report 2011, 

the Danish version shall apply.

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Our vision | is to be perceived as the leading peace-of-mind 
provider in the Nordic region.  

Our mission | is to secure a stable, high-quality supply 
of products and services offering peace of mind to private 
households and businesses. 

Tryg A/S  |  Annual report 2011  |  1

Our values |  We create peace of mind because
-  we show people respect, openness and trust.
-  we show initiative, share knowledge and take responsibility.  
-  we provide solutions characterised by quality and simplicity.  
-  we create sustainable results.

The peace-of-mind delivery |  is anchored in our handshake
-  Dynamic
-  Compassionate
-  Innovative

Annual report 2011 | Tryg wants to be perceived as the  
leading peace-of-mind provider in the Nordic region and is 
dedicated to providing peace of mind to our customers on 
a daily basis. Our products include contents, house, motor, 
building, workers’ compensation, transport, health and  
personal accident insurances. In 2011, our 4,300 employees 
ensured peace of mind for more than 2.7 million private 
customers and over 140,000 businesses. 

Tryg is the second-largest insurance company in the Nordic 
region present in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland. 
We are the largest player in Denmark and the third largest 
in Norway. In Sweden and Finland, however, we have  
smaller market shares.  

We strive for high customer and employee satisfaction,  
and several surveys indicate that Tryg is considered to  
be second-to-none in terms of claims handling. We offer 
insurances mainly through our own sales channels, and  
our business partners include Nordea and AXA Corporate 
Solutions. 

Preface

2011 was characterised by both change and continuity at Tryg.  

In January, the Supervisory Board appointed Morten Hübbe as 

CEO after Stine Bosse resigned. Morten Hübbe assumed the 

leadership of Tryg following a 2010 that had been characterised 

by extraordinary events and declining profitability. A major part of 

Morten Hübbe’s task was therefore to improve profitability in the 

insurance business during a period of difficult conditions on the 

investment markets. 

At the beginning of 2011, the Supervisory Board and the Execu-

tive Management set a target of achieving a medium-term return 

on equity of 20%, corresponding to a combined ratio of 90. The 

target underlines the Supervisory Board’s focus on profitability, 

ahead of growth, as the fundamental strategy for the coming 

years. The Supervisory Board is pleased to announce that, in 

2011, Tryg made a significant step towards achieving this target. 

The financial result for 2011 therefore supports the view that  

the target is ambitious yet realistic.

The strategy for achieving the financial medium-term targets is an-

chored in focusing on profitability in the insurance business, to be 

achieved via risk-appropriate prices, supported by high customer 

satisfaction, efficient processes, and skilled and committed staff. 

In 2011, the Supervisory Board continued focusing on maintaining 

Tryg’s financial strength. In a period characterised by turbulence 

on the financial markets and in many financial companies, it is 

vital that Tryg retains strong capitalisation and a solid funding 

At the beginning of 2011, the Supervisory 
Board and the Executive Management set  
a target of achieving a medium-term return 
on equity of 20%, corresponding to a  
combined ratio of 90. The financial result  
for 2011 supports the view that this target  
is ambitious yet realistic.

Mikael Olufsen

2011 was a good year for Tryg improved in the insurance 

base, which will ensure that Tryg can implement its strategy. In 

results in all business areas. This was extremely positive in a 

view of the forthcoming regulations governing capital require-

year which, in many ways, was characterised by uncertainty. The 

ments, it is also vital that Tryg retains a strong capital base.

debt situation in Southern Europe, in particular, had a negative 

impact on the national economy and led to severe turbulence 

In order to strengthen Tryg’s focus on profitability, in 2011 the 

on the financial markets, adversely affecting economic condi-

Supervisory Board reviewed all guidelines relating to the opera-

tions in the Nordic region and Tryg’s investment results. At the 

tion of the insurance business. The guidelines describe in detail 

same time, it was a year when the climate once again proved 

the distribution of work between the Supervisory Board and the 

very significant. In 2010, the winter in particular had a negative 

Executive Management, and this forms part of Tryg’s structure 

impact on Tryg’s business, while 2011 was characterised  

for good corporate governance. This is an important area for the 

by cloudbursts and storms. 

Supervisory Board and helps ensure Tryg’s continued develop-

ment and profitable operations.

In spite of these external challenges, in 2011, Tryg achieved a 

profit after tax of DKK 1,140m. This result is a satisfactory im-

Overall, 2011 marked a significant step forward for Tryg, and with 

provement of DKK 547m compared with 2010 and must be seen 

the initiatives that have been implemented, Tryg is well equipped 

in the light of the systematic efforts made to improve profitability. 

to continue this good progress over the coming years. 

4  |  Annual report 2011  |  Tryg A/S

Morten Hübbe

majority of the claims, and more than 20,000 claims in total were 

Tryg is a well-run company with a strong brand, and every day 

filed. Before reinsurance, claims expenses were DKK 1.2bn, but 

more than 4,300 employees ensure that Tryg provides peace of 

due to reinsurance, Tryg’s total expenses were DKK 196m. A claim 

mind to more than 2.7 million customers in Denmark, Norway, 

event of this kind puts Tryg’s claims handling under a great deal of 

Sweden and Finland. 

pressure, hence it was very gratifying to see the large amount of 

positive feedback from our customers about their satisfaction with 

The foundations for Tryg achieving the ambitious financial  

the way in which claims were handled. With regard to Tryg’s cus-

objectives are thus in place. After my appointment as CEO in 

tomers, it was particularly pleasing to observe that the retention 

February 2011, it did, however, become clear that there was  

rate remained high in 2011, a year of premium increases, and that, 

a need to create more of a culture where the focus was on  

during the course of the year, Tryg came out well in a number of 

profitability and which had a clearly defined allocation of  

areas, including the European customer satisfaction index EPSI. 

responsibilities as to how the objectives should be achieved. 

The evident improvement in the financial result of 2011 over 

It was in this context that one of my first major decisions was to 

2010 is in no small degree due to Tryg’s employees, who made 

change the organisational structure at Tryg. The outcome was an 

very great efforts in 2011. The implementation of premium 

organisation which, with the business areas Private, Commercial, 

increases, changes to processes and organisational change  

Corporate and Sweden/Finland, is based on how customers are 

has made many everyday tasks more challenging. When we 

served. The changes meant that the responsibility for profitability 

add to this the great work put in by Tryg’s claims department 

in the individual business areas became clearly defined, ensuring 

in connection with the handling of the many cloudburst claims 

that the whole Tryg organisation focuses on profitability. 

over the summer, it is clear that 2011 was a demanding year 

At the same time, it was a great pleasure to welcome  

me that the annual employee index survey, conducted in the 

Tor Magne Lønnum as the new CFO. Tor Magne Lønnum has 

autumn of 2011, generally indicated clear improvements on 

vast experience in the insurance industry, and with him and my 

what was already a high level of employee satisfaction. It also 

other colleagues in the Group Executive Management, Tryg is 

showed that Tryg was retaining a high level of satisfaction in 

well equipped to ensure continued positive development.

comparison to the financial sector as a whole. 

for all Tryg employees. In light of this, it was very pleasing for 

During 2011, work was intensified on implementing the initia-

As stated, Tryg is focusing on profitability, and an essential pre-

tives designed to ensure realisation of Tryg’s target of a return 

requisite for this is that our customers are offered products of 

on equity of 20%. These involve the adjustment of premiums on 

high quality at a risk-appropriate price. Tryg will therefore con-

a range of insurance types, claims reduction and a number of 

tinue the work on further segmentation and appropriate pricing, 

other initiatives, such as better procurement of repairs, rationali-

as well as developing products that meet our customers’ needs. 

sation of work processes and general restraint in terms of costs.

For Tryg, profitability and social responsibility go hand in hand. CSR 

The combined ratio for 2011 was 93.5, as against 98.8 in 2010, 

is a focus area at Tryg and part of the way Tryg does business. For 

representing a major step towards a combined ratio of 90 in 

this reason, the reporting of Tryg’s CSR activities is incorporated 

the medium term. The technical result rose from DKK 375m in 

with the reporting of other results in the annual report.

2010 to DKK 1,534m in 2011, but, although the technical result 

evolved along positive lines, the investment result was only DKK 

66m due to the turbulence on the financial markets. 

An insurance result at this level is positive in a year when the 

Copenhagen area was hit by one of the greatest cloudbursts in 

Mikael Olufsen 

Morten Hübbe 

history. As the largest company in Denmark, Tryg received the 

Chairman    

Group CEO 

Tryg A/S  |  Annual report 2011  |  5

 
 
Financial highlights

DKKm   

Q4 2010 

Q4 2011 

2010 

2011

Gross premiums earned 
Gross claims incurred 
Total insurance operating expenses 
Profit/loss on gross business 

Profit/loss on ceded business 
Technical interest, net of reinsurance 

Technical result 
Return on investments after technical interest 
Other income and expenses 

Profit/loss for the year before tax 
Tax   

Profit/loss for the year, continuing business 
Profit/loss on discontinued and divested business after tax a) 

Profit/loss for the year 

Run-off gains/losses, net of reinsurance 

Balance sheet 
Total provisions for insurance contracts 
Total reinsurers’ share of provisions for insurance contracts 
Total shareholders’ equity 
Total assets 

Key ratios 
Gross claims ratio 
Business ceded as a percentage of gross premiums 
Claims ratio, net of ceded business 
Gross expense ratio 

Combined ratio 

Gross expense ratio without adjustment 
Operating ratio 
Return on equity after tax (%) 
Relative run-off gains/losses 
Number of full-time employess, end of period 
Solvency ratio 

Share performance 
Earnings per share – continuing business of DKK 25 
Net asset value per share (DKK) 
Dividend per share (DKK) 
Price Earnings 
Number of shares, end of period (1,000) 

5,049 
-3,900 
-871 
278 

-56 
39 

261 
266 
-15 

512 
-144 

368 
1 

369 

286 

32,031 
1,588 
8,458 
50,591 

77.2 
1.1 
78.3 
17.2 

95.5 

5,100 
-4,031 
-877 
192 

19,475 
-15,617 
-3,304 
554 

44 
35 

271 
163 
13 

447 
-129 

318 
26 

344 

331 

34,257 
2,067 
9,007 
53,221 

79.0 
-0.9 
78.1 
17.4 

95.5 

-313 
134 

375 
570 
-4 

941 
-265 

676 
-83 

593 

824 

32,031 
1,588 
8,458 
50,591 

80.2 
1.6 
81.8 
17.0 

98.8 

17.0 
98.1 
6.6 
3.9 
4,291 
125 

10.8 
139.5 
4.00 
23.8 
60,634 

20,572
-16,299
-3,430
843

507
184

1,534
66
-31

1,569
-455

1,114
26

1,140

944

34,257
2,067
9,007
53,221

79.2
-2.5
76.7
16.8

93.5

16.7
92.6
13.1
4.0
4,318
112

18.4
149.2
6.52
17.3
60,373

The	gross	expense	ratio	without	adjustment	is	calculated	as	the	ratio	of	actual	gross	insurance	operating	expenses	to	earned	gross	premiums.	Other	key	ratios	are		

calculated	in	accordance	with	’’Recommendations	&	Financial	Ratios	2010’’	issued	by	the	Danish	Society	of	Financial	Analysts.		

The	adjustment,	which	is	made	pursuant	to	the	Danish	Financial	Supervisory	Authority’s	and	the	Danish	Society	of	Financial	Analysts’	definition	of	expense	ratio		

and	combined	ratio,	involves	the	addition	of	a	calculated	expense	(rent)	concerning	owner-occupied	property	based	on	a	calculated	market	rent	and	the	deduction		

of	actual	depreciation	and	operating	costs	on	owner-occupied	property.

a)			Profit/loss	on	discontinued	and	divested	business	after	tax	includes	Marine	Hull	insurance.	Comparative	figures	are	restated	to	reflect	Marine	Hull	insurance.	

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Outline of Tryg

Group Executive Management

CEO

Morten Hübbe
Executive	Management

Private

Commercial

Corporate

Sweden/Finland

Claims

Group Finance

Lars Bonde
Executive	Management

Kjerstin 
Fyllingen

Truls Holm 
Olsen

Per Fornander

Birgitte 
Kartman

Tor Magne  
Lønnum
Executive	Management

The new organisation
As of 1 June 2011, Tryg was organised in four business areas, each 

Sweden/Finland | sells insurance products to private individuals  

in Sweden and to private individuals and corporate customers  

with a clear, unambiguous responsibility for profitability, including 

in Finland. The business area represents 13% of Tryg’s total 

product development, sales and administration. These four areas are:

earned premiums. 

Private | sells insurance products to private individuals in  

These business areas are supplemented by a cross-functional 

Denmark and Norway. Sales are made through call centres,  

Claims organisation and shared business functions including 

the Internet, tied agents, franchisees (Norway), interest groups, 

Group Finance. 

car dealers, real-estate agents and Nordea. The business area 

represents 44% of Tryg’s total earned premiums.

Along with Morten Hübbe, the Group Executive Vice Presidents 

of the six areas (Private, Commercial, Corporate, Sweden/Finland, 

Commercial | sells insurance products to small and medium-

Claims and Group Finance) are members of the Group Executive  

sized companies in Denmark and Norway. This business area 

Management, which is responsible for general management 

represents 20% of Tryg’s total earned premiums.

activities at Tryg. Morten Hübbe, Tor Magne Lønnum and  

Corporate | sells insurance products to corporate customers  

under the ‘Tryg’ brand in Denmark and Norway and the ‘Moderna’ 

Business areas in the annual report 2011

brand in Sweden. This area serves customers who pay annual 

The annual report 2011 is divided according to the previous  

premiums of more than DKK 900,000 or have more than 50 em-

division of Tryg’s business into Private Nordic, Commercial  

Lars Bonde form Tryg’s Executive Management. 

ployees. All sales through brokers are written in Corporate Nordic 

Nordic and Corporate Nordic. 

regardless of the customer’s size. About one quarter of Corporate’s 

customers pay annual premiums of more than DKK 10m. Tryg  

As from the first quarter in 2012, financial statements will reflect 

Garanti is included in the financial results of Corporate Nordic. The 

the new organisation within the four business areas: Private, 

business area represents 23% of Tryg’s total earned premiums. 

Commercial, Corporate and Sweden/Finland.

Tryg A/S  |  Annual report 2011  |  7

 
Highlights of the year

January

New CEO

On 11 January, Stine Bosse announces that she will stand  

down as CEO after 24 years at Tryg, eight of them as CEO. 

On 12 January, the Supervisory Board announces that CFO 

Morten Hübbe will take over as CEO as from 1 February.

May

February

Tryg launches new medium-term target

Tryg launches a target of achieving a medium-term return  

on equity of 20% after taxes, corresponding to a combined 

ratio of 90.

April

Tryg launches new travel app

As an extension of the Help 24/7 customer promise, Tryg 

launches a new travel app: Tryg on the go. This app provides 

answers to a number of the most frequently asked questions 

when bad luck strikes on travels. The app is available to all.  

Additional cover for caravans

Tryg concludes partnership agreements with a number of se-

lected, high-quality workshops and launches a new concept  

for customers with Tryg Caravan. Tryg Caravan gives customers 

more benefits in the form of high quality, safety checks and 

an extended waranty on repairs. Alongside these customer 

Tryg concludes new, extended contract with CSC

benefits, the concept reduces the costs of claims and supports 

Tryg renews and extends the IT outsourcing contract with CSC  

Tryg’s CSR strategy by focusing on responsible procurement. 

until the end of 2015. The partnership with CSC now covers  

Tryg’s insurance activities in all four Nordic countries.

Tryg wins 2011 Customer Service Prize in Norway

Tryg wins the Customer Service Prize ’Best in Test’ 2011 in  

June

Norway. The test was conducted by SeeYou, and is Norway’s  

biggest, most comprehensive customer service survey. On a  

scale of 0-100, Tryg scores 87.6 points.

May

Tryg changes the organisation  

On 1 June, Tryg implements an organisational change that  

aims to guarantee a greater focus on profitability in the 

individual business areas. The new organisation has a simpler 

structure, with clear allocation of roles and responsibilities  

and short decision-making processes.  

  Read about Tryg’s business areas on page 7.

New, extended reinsurance 

Tryg enters a new agreement extending the reinsurance cover 

for weather claims by ac quiring lateral cover that limits Tryg’s 

expenses in the event of a large number of minor insurance 

Tryg around the clock – Help 24/7 customer promise

events. While traditional reinsurance cover applies to each event, 

Tryg launches Help 24/7, a customer promises. The idea is to 

this cover will take effect if Tryg has incurred claims costs of more 

make customers aware that they can safely phone and find  

than DKK 400m for weather claims distributed across a number 

help any-where at any time, regardless of a claims’ urgency.

of insurance events. The agreement will be affective 1 July 2011.

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July

Cloudburst hits Denmark

On 2 July, a violent cloudburst hits Denmark. This cloudburst 

leads to claims of DKK 1.2bn, as a result of reinsurance, 

Tryg’s expenditure totals DKK 196m. 

September

New CFO

November

Tryg improves in image survey

In the annual EPSI image survey, Tryg sees the biggest increase  

in customer satisfaction. Tryg improves from an index of 75.3 to 

76.4. By comparison, the industry average falls by 0.3 index points.

Tor Magne Lønnum takes up the position of CFO. Tor Magne 

  Read about the EPSI survey on page 36.  

Lønnum comes from a position of CFO and Deputy CEO of 

Gjensidige Forsikring ASA.

NLS – Next Level Sourcing

Tryg launches the Next Level Sourcing project, which aims to 

secure efficient procurement and thus enhance profitability by 

reducing costs in Tryg. The project involves both claims costs 

through Tryg’s purchases of claims handling at, for example, 

car workshops and craftsmen, and Tryg’s own costs.

Peace-of-mind conference

In partnership with the Norwegian Ministry of Justice, the  

Norwegian National Police Directorate, Kristiansand Municipality  

and the Norwegian National Crime Prevention Council, Tryg 

organises regional Peace-of-mind Conferences, which put focus 

on collaboration between municipalities and the police in order 

to secure a good, safe framework. The first conference focuses 

on stimulating better coordination and collaboration between 

the police, municipalities, trade and industry and the voluntary 

sector in efforts to create secure, sustainable local environments.

Sweden’s best insurance and pensions website

Modernaforsakringar.se is voted Sweden’s best insurance and 

pensions website in Internetworld’s prestigious ranking of 

Swedish websites. 

October

December

Tryg launches new environmental insurance policy

Climate partnership

Tryg launches a new environmental insurance policy for com-

In anticipation of more climate-related claims and increased 

mercial and corporate customers, covering the liability which a 

payment of claims, Tryg is a part of a Nordic insurance partner-

company assumes in connection with an environmental claim. 

ship with If, Gjensidige, Trygg Hansa/Codan, and the Nord-Star 

  Read more about the policy on page 37.

insurance centre. Through this Nordic climate partnership, the 

companies want to work actively on claims reduction – both 

Tryg creates claims reduction department

individually and together. Furthermore, the companies want  

Tryg creates a new unit that has as its objective to increase focus 

to support climate research with a view to developing a web-

on claims reduction and to develop claims handling, and to assume 

based tool that customers can use to investigate the climate 

ultimate responsibility for preventive activities to reduce claims.

risks in the area where they live.

Tryg A/S  |  Annual report 2011  |  9

The result underlines the 
fact that Tryg is on course 
to achieve the target of  
a return on equity of 20%.

Results

Tryg’s financial performance

Highlights  

•   Profit after tax for the year was DKK 1,140m, compared  

to DKK 593m in 2010. 

•   Technical result of DKK 1,534m, compared to DKK 375m  

in 2010. 

•  Combined ratio of 93.5, compared to 98.8 in 2010.

•   The year was impacted by storm and cloudburst claims, which 

amounted to DKK 1.6bn, as against DKK 291m in 2010.

•   The cloudburst in the Copenhagen area on 2 July resulted  
in expenses before reinsurance of DKK 1.2bn and affected 
the result by DKK 196m.

combined ratio of 5 percentage points, whereas inflation in claims 

expenses had an inverse effect of approximately 3 percentage points, 

resulting in a net improvement of about 2 percentage points. The 

level of winter claims was closer to normal in 2011 than in 2010, 

but on the other hand, storms and cloudbursts costs were consid-

erably higher, primarily due to the cloudburst in the Copenhagen 

area. As can be seen from the graph on page 13, the total weather 

claims costs, including winter claims, were somewhat higher in 2011 

than in 2010 before reinsurance, but are lower when the effects of 

reinsurance are included in the calculation. Altogether, the effect of 

weather claims on the combined ratio was 2.3 percentage points in 

2011 compared to 1.0 percentage point in 2010. Furthermore, large 

claims were at a slightly higher level than in 2010 and amounted  

•   Higher level of large claims than in 2010: DKK 858m,  

to DKK 858m gross, as against DKK 813 in 2010. 2011 also had  

as against DKK 813m. 

a slightly higher level of run-off gains, amounting to DKK 944m,  

•  The expense ratio improved from 17.0 to 16.8.

as against DKK 824m in 2010.

•   Return on equity after tax of 13.1%, as against 6.6%  

in 2010.

Premiums

Gross earned Premiums rose to DKK 20,572m, as against  

DKK 19,475m in 2010, corresponding to growth of 5.6% (3.7% 

measured in local currency). The development is due in particular  

Tryg’s profit after tax for the year was DKK 1,140m, as 

to the effect of the premium increases implemented in all business 

against DKK 593m in 2010. The improvement consisted  

areas. Gross earned premiums increased the most in Private Nordic, 

of an increase of DKK 1,159m in the technical result and 

by 6.8% measured in local currency. Growth in the commercial and 

a reduction in the investment result of DKK 504m. The 

corporate market was 0.2% and 0.8%, respectively, measured in  

result was achieved in spite of the developments on the 

local currency, and was affected on the one hand by the premium 

financial markets and a higher level of storm and cloud-

increases implemented, and, on the other, by the negative economic 

burst claims, particularly in Denmark. 

conditions prevailing on the Danish market in particular.

The combined ratio was 93.5, as against 98.8 in 2010. The 

Since 2009, Tryg has initiated significant premium increases  

positive development was due to profitability-enhancing 

in a number of sectors and within all business areas. The premium 

measures, as well as storm and cloudburst claims being 

increases came after a period where the value of claims progressed 

at a lower level than the winter claims of 2010. The result 

at a greater rate than that of the premiums, resulting in a gap. 

underlines the fact that Tryg is on course to achieve the 

Because premium increases only have an effect from the annual 

target of a return on equity of 20% after tax, correspond-

date of renewal of the insurance, some of the profitability- 

ing to a combined ratio of 90.

enhancing effects will only occur some time after the increases  

Result

are implemented. 2012 will therefore still see an impact of around 

DKK 600m due to premium increases implemented in 2010 and 

The result was achieved in a year impacted by major events 

2011. Tryg believes that premiums are now at a level where, in 

resulting in claims and difficult economic conditions, which both 

future, normal premium adjustments that are in line with general 

affected the insurance business and resulted in volatile financial 

price trends will prevail to a greater extent. 

markets. The improvement is due mainly to the effect of the 

profitability-enhancing initiatives of DKK 1bn implemented in 

Tryg continously monitors developments in claims costs levels, and, 

recent years. In 2011, profitability initiatives had an impact on 

accordingly, in 2011 decided to introduce premium increases in sec-

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tors and customer segments where profitability was unsatisfactory. 

December. In total, the weather claims mentioned amounted to 

This includes, among other things, measures that have their basis 

DKK 1.6bn before reinsurance and DKK 556m after reinsurance, 

in claims arising from storm and cloudburst claims. The premium 

having an impact of 2.7 percentage points on the combined ratio.  

increases implemented in 2012 will have an impact of around  

The development in terms of more weather claims, particularly 

DKK 400m in 2012 and, when added to the impact of previous 

as a result of storm and cloudburst, is expected to continue in 

measures of DKK 600m, the total impact will therefore be DKK 1bn,  

the future. Especially, the development in terms of cloudbursts 

corresponding to approximately 5% of Tryg’s total portfolio. 

has been significant in Denmark, and meteorologists anticipate in 

Claims costs

future an increase in the number of extremely heavy cloudbursts 

in particular. This development will increase the claims costs and 

The claims ratio, which includes both the claims costs and  

therefore also the expenses relating to reinsurance to cover this 

the result of reinsurance as a percentage, was 76.7, as against 

type of risk. To counteract this development, Tryg will continue 

81.8 in 2010. The improvement in the claims ratio covers both 

to work on adapting products and pricing, and actively work on 

the milder winter and the higher level of weather claims and 

claims reduction for the benefit of both customers and Tryg alike. 

large claims costs. Weather claims amounted to DKK 1.6bn in 

total, of which the cloudburst in the Copenhagen area ac-

The cloudburst in the Copenhagen area differed from previous 

counted for DKK 1.2bn. The claims from the cloudburst were 

cloudbursts in that commercial customers were more widely af-

covered by Tryg’s reinsurance, which limits the value of claims to 

fected. Many companies experienced flooding in basements and 

DKK 100m, to which is added DKK 96m from renewal premiums 

storerooms, and since the concentration of value is high in the 

to reinstate the cover. The cloudburst therefore had an impact 

case of commercial customers, this type of claim is more expen-

of DKK 196m on the result and a negative impact on the claims 

sive than for private customers. At the same time, the propor-

ratio of 0.9 percentage points. In addition to the July cloudburst, 

tion of very large claims was also significantly higher, and the 

Denmark also experienced a series of small cloudbursts during 

50 largest claims represented around 30% of total expenses. 

the summer. This was mirrored in June by flooding in Norway 

as the result of heavy rain. In addition to claims due to rain, Tryg 

As a result of the anticipated increase in cloudburst claims, 

was affected by storms in both Denmark and Norway, as well  

Tryg’s Danish business within both Private and Commercial  

as the storm Dagmar, which hit Norway, Sweden and Finland in 

implemented a series of initiatives to reduce future expenses  

Weather claims

Large claims

DKKm

2,000

1,600

1,200

800

400

0

DKKm

1,000

800

600

400

200

0

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

Extraordinary winter claims

Reinstatement

Storm and cloudburst, gross a)

Storm and cloudburst, net b)

Expected level for 2011 (DKK 300-350m)

Large claims, gross

Large claims, net

Expected level 2011 (400-500 DKKm)

a)	 Claims	costs	before	reinsurance

b)	 Claims	costs	after	reinsurance

Tryg A/S  |  Annual report 2011  |  13

	
for this type of claim. These include, among other things, ad-

2011 saw a range of initiatives implemented in terms of reducing 

vice in connection with reconstruction after the claim, but also 

the level of future costs. In the spring, Tryg accordingly signed 

requirements governing the installation of claims-reducing meas-

an agreement with Danish tied agents, resulting in a reduction 

ures, such as perimeter drainage and high water sealing drains, 

in salary of an average of 5% with effect from November 2011, 

as well as changes in terms of the cover provided. Tryg has also 

with no adjustment over the next two years. Furthermore, Tryg 

introduced additional rules for underwriting new business.  

established the ‘Next Level Sourcing’ project, which includes a 

The general premium increases for buildings insurance already 

large number of initiatives focusing on systematically reviewing 

implemented also contribute to countering the anticipated  

processes and leveraging Tryg’s size on the procurement side. 

development in terms of cloudburst claims.

The project includes claims expenses through Tryg’s procurement 

of claims handling at, for example, car workshops and craftsmen, 

As additional security against weather claims, Tryg extended 

as well as Tryg’s own costs. In addition, work is continuing on 

its reinsurance cover in July 2011 by acquiring lateral cover that 

optimising internal processes in both administration and claims 

limits Tryg’s expenses in the event of a large number of minor 

handling, as well as on optimising the use of a variety of sales 

events resulting in claims. While traditional reinsurance cover 

channels.

applies for each event, this cover comes into force if Tryg has 

incurred claims expenses of more than DKK 400m for weather 

Result for discontinued activities

claims distributed across a number of events. As a result of the 

The result for discontinued activities was DKK 26m. The result is 

many storm and cloudburst events in the second half of 2011, 

due to a positive run-off on provisions for claims from the marine 

the cover is close to coming into force and will therefore limit  

business, which Tryg discontinued underwriting in 2010. 

the risk of weather claims costs in the first half of 2012.

Investment result

At DKK 858m, the level of large claims before reinsurance was 

In 2011, Tryg’s total investment portfolio of DKK 43.0bn produced 

slightly higher in 2011 than in 2010, when they amounted to 

a gross return of DKK 2,010m, which corresponds to a return of 

DKK 813m. As can be seen from the graph on page 13, 2010 

4.8% on average invested capital over the period. 

and 2011 both had high levels of large claims. Tryg believes that 

there is an underlying trend behind this and has increased the 

Tryg’s investment portfolio is divided into a match portfolio and 

expected level of large claims. As a result of reinsurance cover, 

a free portfolio. The match portfolio accounted for DKK 33.2bn, 

the impact of large claims on the total result for 2011 was  

consisting of bonds that match the insurance provisions, so that, 

DKK 546m.

Costs

as far as possible, any fluctuation as a result of interest changes 

is offset. The remaining part of the assets is called the free 

portfolio and is a diversified portfolio of property assets, equities 

The expense ratio was 16.8 as against 17.0 in 2010. The 

and bonds. The free portfolio accounted for DKK 9.8bn. Overall, 

improvement has come about in spite of increased expenses 

dividing the investment portfolio leads to a low financial risk and 

relating to payroll tax in Denmark and redundancy costs in con-

reflects Tryg’s focus on the insurance business.

nection with organisational changes. The expense ratio was also 

affected by expenses for the Tryg Transition project, the aim of 

The return on the match portfolio was DKK 1,706m before trans-

which is to design and implement new processes for Tryg’s sales, 

fer to technical interest and DKK 94m after transfer in 2011. 

customer services and claims handling. Tryg Transition focuses on 

a number of issues, including developing use of the Internet as a 

The return on the free investment portfolio was DKK 304m. The 

platform for serving customers and enabling customers to serve 

result was affected by the negative developments on the financial 

themselves to a greater extent than is currently the case. On  

markets in 2011 due to the economic situation, particularly in 

the one hand, this will streamline processes to the benefit of  

the Eurozone, and, more specifically, the debt crisis in Southern 

the customers, and, on the other, give Tryg the opportunity of  

Europe. The equity portfolio, which is a globally diversified port-

focusing even more on areas that create value for customers. 

folio, showed a negative return of 4.2%. Other bond investments 

14  |  Annual report 2011  |  Tryg A/S

were affected by interest rate trends in Europe and generated a 

return of 4.1%. On the whole, the make-up of the free portfolio 

remained unchanged in 2011, and the portfolio continues to be  

a diversified portfolio of property assets, equities and bonds.

After deduction of other financial expenses, the net investment 

result for 2011 was DKK 66m.

Highlights Q4 2011   

•  Profit after tax of DKK 344m. 

•  Technical result of DKK 271m. 

•  Combined ratio of 95.5. 

Tax

•   The quarter was effected by claims costs arising from storms 
Berit and Dagmar, with weather claims totalling DKK 305m.

Tax on profit for the year was DKK 455m, corresponding to 29%. 

•  A high level of large claims totalling DKK 398m. 

The slightly higher effective tax rate was affected by the loss on 

•  Expense ratio of 17.4.

equitiy investments, which is not tax-deductible. 

Capital position

Tryg’s equity stood at DKK 9,007m at the end of 2011, and, 

Profit after tax was DKK 344m for the fourth quarter of 2011,  

once subordinated loan capital of DKK 1,589m was added, Tryg’s 

as against DKK 369m for the same period of 2010. The result 

total capital base was DKK 10,596m. The capital base must be 

was made up of a technical result of DKK 271m and an invest-

viewed from a number of angles, including in the light of Tryg’s 

ment result of DKK 163m due to a good return on equities.  

goal of achieving a capital level corresponding to a rating of ‘A-’ 

The technical result was affected by a high level of large claims 

from Standard & Poor’s. In this regard, Tryg had a buffer of 9% at 

in the industrial area, a comparatively high run-off level and 

the end of 2011. Moreover, in accordance with Danish Financial 

storms Berit and Dagmar, which hit Norway in particular. 

Supervisory Authority guidelines, Tryg calculates an individual 

solvency requirement. The individual solvency requirement at 31 

In the course of the fourth quarter 2011, expenses relating  

December 2011 was determined at DKK 6,320m. The individual 

to the July cloudburst in the Copenhagen area also increased, 

solvency requirement must be seen in comparison to the capital 

making total expenses before reinsurance of DKK 1.2bn, and  

base, which is DKK 8,190m, and so, compared to that, Tryg has 

expenses after reinsurance, including reinstatement of cover, 

solvency of DKK 1,870m. 

DKK 196m. As a result of the lower interest rate level, the effect 

of discounting on combined ratio was 0.6 percentage points 

In 2011, as a result of the lower interest rate levels, an adjust-

lower than in the fourth quarter 2010.

ment of DKK 399m was made to the Norwegian pension liability. 

This adjustment is not included in Tryg’s result, but is entered 

In the fourth quarter, the level of premium in local currency was 

directly under equity in the accounts. In the event of a return to 

on a par with the same period of 2010, mainly due to a higher 

a higher interest rate level, the provision will fall, with an accord-

level of bonus and premium discounts and negative growth in 

ingly positive effect on Tryg’s equity. Return on equity after tax 

the commercial and corporate market. Growth in the private 

was 13.1% in 2011, compared to 6.6% in 2010. 

market continued to be at a high level, but it was adversely  

affected by profit sharing due to a good period for several  

In light of Tryg’s capital level target, it is proposed that  

group agreements. 

DKK 400m be distributed in the form of a cash dividend. 

Events after the balance sheet date

In the opinion of management, from the balance sheet date to 

the present date, no other matters of major significance have 

arisen that are likely to materially influence the assessment of 

the company’s financial position.

Tryg A/S  |  Annual report 2011  |  15

 
Private Nordic

Highlights  

•   Technical result improved from DKK 446m to DKK 886m  

in 2011.

•  Combined ratio improved from 96.4 to 93.0 in 2011.

•  Gross premiums rose 6.8%, driven by premium increases.

•  Increase in customer satisfaction in both Denmark and Norway.

Result

work was undertaken during the year involving the implemen-

tation of a number of claims-reducing measures, such as high 

water sealing drains and perimeter drainage, as well as changes 

in terms of the cover provided, e.g. increases in policy excesses 

and limitations in respect of contents cover in basement areas.

In recent years, significant premium increases have been  

implemented in order to improve profitability. The need for any 

further measures is assessed on an ongoing basis; the rising 

expenses relating to weather claims and repair cost trends 

are closely monitored. Since this affects the entire insurance 

market, the premium levels in the markets have experienced an 

across the board rise. Along with the clear increase in expenses 

Private Nordic’s technical result of DKK 886m was almost double 

relating to weather claims, Tryg’s premium increases have been 

its result for 2010 and was due, in particular, to the effects of 

met with relatively high acceptance among customers, which is 

premium measures.

reflected in a high and stable retention rate. In 2011, customer 

satisfaction surveys were conducted by EPSI, an independent 

In 2011, Private Nordic focused on continuing the implementa-

organisation. The survey showed that customer satisfaction 

tion of the premium increases initiated in 2009 and 2010, and 

had risen in both Denmark and Norway. This is a good starting 

this contributed to the improvement in the technical result. The 

point, which testifies to a strong customer relationship in a year 

positive development in the result was also helped by a return 

where the premiums have increased. 

to more normal winter conditions. The improvement in the re-

sult was achieved in spite of the heavy cloudburst in the Copen-

The development of Tryg’s new websites, launched in Denmark 

hagen area in July and a number of smaller storms in Denmark 

and Norway in 2011, has also focused on the relationship 

and Norway. To reduce the risk of cloudburst claims, systematic 

the company has with customers. A large proportion of Tryg’s 

Result for Private Nordic

DKKm   

Gross earned premiums 
Gross claims incurred 
Gross expenses 
Profit/loss on gross business 

Profit/loss on ceded business 
Technical interest, net of reinsurance 

Technical result 
Run-off gains/losses, net of reinsurance 

Key ratios 
Gross claims ratio 
Business ceded as percentage of gross premiums 
Claims ratio, net of ceded business 
Gross expense ratio 

Combined ratio 

16  |  Annual report 2011  |  Tryg A/S

Q4 2010 

Q4 2011 

2010 

2011

2,654 
-2,040 
-448 
166 

-26 
22 

162 
153 

76.9 
1.0 
77.9 
16.9 

94.8 

2,766 
-2,130 
-463 
173 

-8 
19 

184 
47 

77.0 
0.3 
77.3 
16.7 

94.0 

10,181 
-8,223 
-1,627 
331 

11,097
-8,784
-1,786
527

38 
77 

446 
399 

80.8 
-0.4 
80.4 
16.0 

96.4 

253
106

886
159

79.2
-2.3
76.9
16.1

93.0

 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
customers use the websites to search for information about 

private business implemented premium increases chiefly for 

their insurance policies and insurance needs. Similarly, many use 

house and contents insurance, whereas the increases in the 

the websites to report smaller claims. Another initiative was the 

Norwegian private business were chiefly for house and motor 

launch of Tryg’s travel app, which has a number of features, in-

insurance. 

cluding allowing travellers to securely store copies of travel docu-

ments, passport and credit cards, etc., on their mobile phones.

The effect of premium increases was clearly manifested in  

Premiums

the average premium for Danish private customers, which rose 

by 5.7% during 2011, whereas the equivalent for Norwegian 

Overall, gross premiums rose by 6.8% in local currency. The 

private customers rose by 2.9%. 

Danish private business was a major contributor, with a growth 

of 8.3%, driven by the premium increases that had been imple-

Customers’ reactions to the higher premiums can be seen in the 

mented. This was further augmented by growth in the Norwegian 

customer retention development, which shows how many, out 

private business of 4.4% and continued growth in Sweden and 

of 100 customers, opt to renew their policies. In Denmark, after 

Finland, but at a lower level than in previous years. The Danish  

falling slightly in 2010, the retention rate rose during 2011, 

Combined ratio – Sweden and Finland

Customer retention in Denmark and Norway

150

140

130

120

110

100

90

2008

2009

2010

2011

%

94

92

90

88

86

84

82

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

Sweden

Finland

Denmark

Norway

Average premiums – House

Average premiums – Motor

Index

150

140

130

120

110

100

90

Index

120

110

100

90

80

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

Denmark

Norway

Denmark

Norway

Tryg A/S  |  Annual report 2011  |  17

ending the year at 90.5. It was mainly single-product customers 

For a number of customers, however, it was not the first time 

who left Tryg after the premium increases. Tryg generally tries 

they had reported claims as a result of a cloudburst. Tryg and 

to attract customers who take out all their policies with Tryg. 

Tryg’s customers share a common interest in reducing future 

This gives Tryg the possibility of offering a better product in a 

cloudburst claims, and Tryg has therefore approached these 

number of ways, including via the Tryg Family concept. This type 

customers with views to reduce and limit future claims. The  

of customer also has a higher retention rate and is therefore 

measures include installing preventive measures such as high 

more profitable. 

water sealing drains and perimeter drainage, as well as changes 

such as increases in policy excesses and limitations on contents 

In Norway, the retention rate remained relatively steady at 86 

cover in basement areas. Tryg has set up a dedicated department 

throughout the year. Overall, these high levels testify to a high 

responsible for claims reduction, whose role is to ensure existing 

degree of acceptance and customer satisfaction, which is an 

claims-reducing measures are clearly defined and that new ones 

important and enduring cornerstone of Tryg’s business model. 

be developed. 

In Sweden and Finland, the focus in 2011 was on creating 

The Norwegian part of Private Nordic was also hit by several 

better balance between growth and profitability. A number 

large claims during 2011, mainly as a result of flooding and 

of measures were implemented, including premium increases 

landslides. Overall, weather claims accounted for DKK 647m 

within selected segments, and the possibility of giving discounts 

before reinsurance and DKK 237m after reinsurance, as against 

was reduced. In the Swedish business, niche areas Bilsport  

DKK 31m after reinsurance in 2010 in Private Nordic. 

& MC, Product Insurance and Atlantica Yacht delivered good  

results, with the combined ratio being below 90. Overall,  

Claim inflation is another focus area, where, in Norway in  

Sweden experienced growth of 9.0% in 2011. 

particular, there is evidence of a growing tendency in the area 

The Finnish part of Private Nordic is approaching profitability, 

their increased frequency. This is linked to the growth in the 

but is still not at a satisfactory level. Growth in Finland in 2011 

Norwegian economy, where average wage increases of 4% 

of house insurance due to higher repair costs for claims and 

was 5.6%.

Claims costs

mean that anticipated inflation in Norway is higher than in the 

other Nordic countries. It is therefore important to maintain a 

focus on the inflation risk. One of the activities that support 

The biggest single event of 2011 was without doubt the  

this is the ‘Next Level Sourcing’ project, which, as stated earlier, 

cloudburst that hit the Copenhagen area on 2 July. More than 

is focused on achieving better leveraging of Tryg’s procurement 

20,000 claims, most of which were from private customers, 

power and on streamlining processes. 

were reported within a few days and put claims handlers and 

claims assessor under pressure to help the many customers 

In motor insurance, average claims expenses rose, including 

who had reported a claim. For Tryg, it is crucial to be able  

expenses resulting from glass claims. To mitigate this, Tryg  

to quickly help limit the extent of the claim and provide  

has taken initiatives, in respect of workshops, to increase the 

dehumidification equipment. Subsequently, the focus is on 

proportion of repairs offered as opposed to full replacement  

repairing the damage in the most effective way. 

of a damaged windscreen or window.

18  |  Annual report 2011  |  Tryg A/S

Total claims inflation is around 3%, with Norway higher and 

Denmark lower than this. An assessment of claims inflation is 

essential when determining the size of premium increases. 

Highlights Q4 2011  

Change of ownership policies in Denmark has been a focus 

area in recent years, as the claims cost level has been exces-

sive. The premium for new change of ownership policies was 

therefore increased during both 2010 and 2011, and a more 

restrictive underwriting policy was introduced. In 2011, the 

claims level for change of ownership was significantly improved 

compared to preceding years, and profitability is expected  

to gradually improve in the coming years. In Sweden, there 

was an improvement in the claims ratio from 84.7 to 83.2.  

In Finland, the claims ratio improved by 1.8 percentage  

points to 75.8.

Overall, the claims ratio for Private Nordic was 76.9, 

•   Technical result improved from DKK 162m to DKK 184m  

in the fourth quarter of 2011.

•  Combined ratio improved from 94.8 to 94.0.

•   Run-off gains DKK 106m lower than for the same quarter  

of 2010.

•   Storms Berit and Dagmar respectively had a negative impact 

of DKK 74m on the result.

•  Gross premiums rose 2.8%, driven by premium increases.

•   Weather claims accounted for DKK 106m, as against  

DKK 138m for the same period in 2010.

•  Expense ratio improved from 16.9 to 16.7.

compared to 80.4 in 2010.

The technical result was improved in the fourth quarter, which 

Costs

was mainly a result of the premium increases and higher ac-

ceptance from customers. This was manifested in the retention 

Costs continued to be in focus in Private Nordic during 2011. 

rate of 90.5, as against 89.5 for the same quarter of 2010 

Work is currently underway to optimise the use of various dif-

in Denmark, whereas the 2011 retention rate in Norway has 

ferent sales channels and thereby bring down the costs associ-

remained stable at around 86. 

ated with sales. One example of this is the systematic work 

undertaken to increase the sales and delivery of service via the 

Gross premiums rose 2.8% in the fourth quarter, but the growth 

Internet. Existing customers, in particular, who want additional 

in premiums was lower than anticipated, due chiefly to profit 

cover or make simple changes to their policy will be able to 

sharing on a number of group agreements at the end of the 

serve themselves via the Internet to an even greater extent.

year, this being a result of the improved profitability.

Higher payroll tax on Danish employees, as well as redundancy 

The fourth quarter was affected by a number of weather claims. 

costs, had a negative impact on costs, but if these effects are 

Storms Berit and Dagmar respectively ravaged the Norwegian 

disregarded, the development d in the expense ratio from  

part of the business in particular, causing extensive damage, 

16.0 to 16.1 in 2011 was satisfactory.

which had an overall impact on the quarter of DKK 74m, or 

2.7 percentage points. Run-off gains amounted to DKK 47m in 

the fourth quarter 2011, compared to DKK 153m for the same 

period of 2010. The run-off from the previous year’s claims 

was less in the fourth quarter of 2011 and, taken in isolation, 

resulted in a rise in combined ratio of 4 percentage points. 

Tryg A/S  |  Annual report 2011  |  19

 
Commercial Nordic

Highlights  

•   The technical result improved from a loss of DKK 474m  

in 2010 to a profit of DKK 117m in 2011.

•  Combined ratio improved from 112 in 2010 to 98.1 in 2011.

•  Gross premiums rose 0.2%, driven by premium increases.

Result

in the long term, increasing customer retention. The Danish part of 

the commercial area continues to be most adversely affected by the 

recession. This was manifested in a number of ways, including the 

fact that the number of bankruptcies in Denmark once again rose 

in the second half of 2011. The fluctuations in the economy result 

in difficult conditions for commercial customers, which influence the 

companies’ insurance needs. 

The result improvements indicate that the measures initiated are 

having a beneficial effect on the result. However, the combination 

of measures and an economic situation that remains difficult for 

Commercial Nordic’s technical result of DKK 117m was an im-

many medium-sized and smaller business, in Denmark in particular, 

provement on 2010 of DKK 591m, due both to profitability initia-

resulted in difficult conditions for insurance policy sales in 2011, 

tives and the weather conditions, which as a whole were more 

why growth was relatively limited. 

favourable in 2011. 

Premiums 

The implemented profitability initiatives had a positive impact, 

Gross premiums rose to DKK 4,237m in 2011, corresponding to a 

which manifested in an improved underlying development in the 

growth of 0.2% in local currency. The low growth was adversely  

result. In 2010, Commercial Nordic was particularly hard hit by 

affected by the recession, particularly in Denmark, and boosted by  

winter claims, and the significant improvement was due mainly 

the premium measures implemented, which passed off with the an-

to the absence of extraordinary winter claims in 2011. How-

ticipated minor impact on retention rate. The retention rate only fell by 

ever, the Danish part of Commercial Nordic was affected by the 

around one percentage point to 85.5 in the Danish part of Commercial 

cloudburst that hit in the Copenhagen area in July. The expense 

Nordic and, on the whole, remained unchanged in Norway at 88.4. 

ratio improved from 24.2 in 2010 to 23.6 in 2011. Cost levels are 

However, there are still areas where profitability is not satisfactory.  

still too high, and focus is on reducing these via process improve-

For example, premiums on agricultural policies are being increased in 

ments, optimising the use of different distribution channels and, 

Denmark in 2012, and Tryg is also working towards further segmenta-

Result for Commercial Nordic

DKKm   

Gross earned premiums 
Gross claims incurred 
Gross expenses 
Profit/loss on gross business 

Profit/loss on ceded business 
Technical interest, net of reinsurance 

Technical result 
Run-off gains/losses, net of reinsurance 

Key ratios 
Gross claims ratio 
Business ceded as percentage of gross premiums 
Claims ratio, net of ceded business 
Gross expense ratio 

Combined ratio 

20  |  Annual report 2011  |  Tryg A/S

Q4 2010 

Q4 2011 

2010 

2011

1,066 
-818 
-250 
-2 

0 
7 

5 
46 

76.7 
0.0 
76.7 
23.5 

100.2 

1,039 
-711 
-249 
79 

-19 
6 

66 
95 

68.4 
1.8 
70.2 
24.0 

94.2 

4,183 
-3,732 
-1,014 
-563 

59 
30 

-474 
99 

89.2 
-1.4 
87.8 
24.2 

112.0 

4,237
-3,297
-1,001
-61

141
37

117
155

77.8
-3.3
74.5
23.6

98.1

 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
tion of commercial customers in the light of the customers’ differing 

process improvements are being carried out, and use of the various 

characteristics. This may result in more differentiated pricing as well 

distribution channels will also be optimised. In spring 2011, Tryg 

as more differentiated service for various customer groups.

entered into a new agreement with the company’s tied agents in 

Claims costs 

Denmark. The agreement resulted in a reduction in total salary pay-

ments of almost 5% during 2011 and with no increase during the 

The claims ratio was 74.5 in 2011, as against 87.8 in 2010, which 

next two years. The agreement will therefore reduce the cost level. 

was a significant improvement and mainly due to the premium 

As a result of transitional arrangements, the effect was limited in 

measures implemented. In 2011, Commercial Nordic was hit by 

2011, but will be noticeable in 2012. 

higher cloudbursts claims payments, which had a negative impact 

on the claims ratio of approximately 2.5 percentage points. Large 

claims accounted for DKK 90m in 2011, compared to DKK 407m in 

2010, and affected the claims ratio by almost 2.1 percentage points. 

Highlights Q4 2011  

In Commercial Nordic too, claims-reducing measures were imple-

•   Technical result improved from DKK 5m to DKK 66m during 

mented as a result of increasing cloudburst claims. The measures 

the fourth quarter of 2011.

include instructions to customers to locate stocks and inventories 

in basements at least 40 cm above floor level and requirements 

on reconstruction using materials capable of withstanding water. 

Premium increases and changes in terms of cover are also being 

implemented, such as increases in policy excesses and adjust-

ment of cover and acceptance rules. Industries and segments 

that are particularly exposed to claims will see customised 

changes to their price rates and covers. Commercial Nordic was 

boosted by fewer large claims, but was also severely affected by 

the cloudburst in July, which mainly affected central Copenhagen, 

home to many commercial customers. The cloudburst had an 

impact of approximately DKK 300m before reinsurance.

Agriculture has been a challenging area in recent years, and in 

2011 as well. The sector is generally under pressure from falling 

•  Combined ratio improved from 100.2 to 94.2.

•   Run-off gains amounted to DKK 95m in the fourth quarter of 
2011, compared to DKK 46m in the same quarter of 2010.

•   Gross premiums fell by 3.5% in local currency, and were af-
fected by a decrease in number of customers as a result of 
the premium increases and a challenging economic climate in 
Denmark in particular. 

•   Weather claims amounted to DKK 51m, compared to DKK 

39m during the same quarter of 2010.

•   Large claims of DKK 40m, compared to DKK 86m during the 

same quarter of 2010.

•   The expense ratio rose from 23.5 to 24.0 and was under 

pressure from the lower premium level. 

land and property prices, creating a number of challenges, even 

The improved technical result was aided by premium increases and 

for strong agricultural businesses who find it difficult to secure  

a higher run-off result. The mild winter also helped the financial 

finance for the necessary investments and expansion projects. 

result during the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to the extra-

This also has a negative knock-on effect on the insurance busi-

ordinarily tough winter at the end of 2010. On the other hand, 

ness. In 2011, as mentioned, a number of measures to improve 

the fourth quarter of 2011 was affected by two storms, Berit and 

profitability were initiated, but further measures may prove neces-

Dagmar, which in particular hit Norway. Weather claims costs 

sary, as the claims ratio for agriculture continues to be too high. 

totalled DKK 51m. Gross premiums were lower during the fourth 

Costs

quarter of 2011 compared to the same quarter of 2010. The many 

premium measures were implemented as planned during the year, 

The expense ratio was improved from 24.2 in 2010 to 23.6 in 

but with a decrease in number of customers. This is reflected in 

2011. The improvement is due partly to cost restraint and partly 

the retention rate, which fell in both the Danish and the Norwegian 

to lower sales, resulting in a reduction in sales costs. However, 

part of Commercial Nordic. This negative impact was reinforced 

the cost level remains too high and is to be reduced through a 

by the continuing challenging economic climate in Denmark in 

series of measures. In order to reduce the cost level, a number of 

particular, with an increase in the number of bankruptcies. 

Tryg A/S  |  Annual report 2011  |  21

 
Corporate Nordic

Highlights  

•  Technical result improved from DKK 403m in 2010 to  

DKK 531m. 

• Combined ratio improved from 92.6 in 2010 to 90.7.

• Gross premiums rose by 0.8% driven by premium increases.

Result

response and production times, among other things. Corporate Nordic 

implemented premium measures during 2011 and also focused on 

retaining profitable customer relations without reducing premiums in 

an otherwise competitive market. This proved very successful. As in 

2010, interest rates were low during 2011, which was of particular 

importance for Corporate Nordic due to a high proportion of per-

sonal injury business with a long duration.

The corporate market was characterised by competition during 

2011, but Tryg believes there is also a focus on profitability among 

the major players on the Danish and Norwegian markets. This focus 

In 2011, Corporate Nordic recorded a good result, which was 

on profitability must be viewed in context with the fact that capital 

achieved despite claims relating to cloudbursts and a high level 

models will generally impose a more demanding requirement for 

of large claims. However, the financial result was also affected by 

capital for the corporate area. This is particularly due to the propor-

run-off on previous years’ provisions. 

tion of personal injury lines, including workers’ compensation, as 

Premium income amounted to DKK 5,275m, equivalent to growth 

contents, buildings and motor insurance for example. Over time, 

of 0.8%. In Denmark and Norway, growth was negative at 0.8% 

this factor is expected to increase the focus on profitability rather 

there is a far higher capital requirement for these areas than for 

and composed of premium increases for existing customers and a 

than growth for the market as a whole.

decrease within personal injury insurance in particular. Customers 

served by Tryg’s own sales team in particular have a high reten-

The Swedish business is continuing to grow. The Swedish part of 

tion rate, due to the use of service concepts and the ongoing risk 

Corporate Nordic is divided into a smaller corporate portfolio with 

advicing. These are areas which Tryg will work to develop further 

premium income of SEK 150m, which is still in a development phase, 

in the coming years. In relation to the agents, Corporate Nordic 

and an agent-served commercial portfolio of SEK 400m. For both 

will work with an improved service concept focusing on improved  

portfolios, there is a strong focus on profitability compared to both 

Result for Corporate Nordic

DKKm   

Gross earned premiums 
Gross claims incurred 
Gross expenses 
Profit/loss on gross business 

Profit/loss on ceded business 
Technical interest, net of reinsurance 

Technical result 
Run-off gains/losses, net of reinsurance 

Key ratios 
Gross claims ratio 
Business ceded as percentage of gross premiums 
Claims ratio, net of ceded business 
Gross expense ratio 

Combined ratio 

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Q4 2010 

Q4 2011 

2010 

2011

1,332 
-1,044 
-173 
115 

-31 
10 

94 
87 

78.4 
2.3 
80.7 
13.0 

93.7 

1,312 
-1,197 
-165 
-50 

61 
10 

21 
189 

91.2 
-4.6 
86.6 
12.6 

99.2 

5,124 
-3,666 
-663 
795 

-419 
27 

403 
326 

71.5 
8.2 
79.7 
12.9 

92.6 

5,275
-4,251
-643
381

109
41

531
630

80.6
-2.1
78.5
12.2

90.7

 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
the existing portfolio and new business, which also contributed 

yet been closed. Excluding run-off gains from previous years,  

moderate growth in 2011.

the claims level of workers’ compensation has however remained 

Claims costs

at too high a level in recent years, taking into account the capital 

requirement for this type of business. Corporate Nordic will there-

The claims ratio for 2011 amounted to 80.6, and was affected 

fore continue to focus on improving profitability within this area 

by cloudbursts, large claims and a high level of run-off gains. 

through a combination of premium measures and segmentation.

The corporate area is not normally affected by weather claims to 

such an extent, but many large businesses were affected by the 

Costs 

cloudburst in the Copenhagen area. In addition, 2011 was a year 

The cost level within Corporate Nordic was further improved in 

with a relatively high level of large claims compared to an average 

2011, with an expense ratio of 12.2 compared to 12.9 in 2010. 

year. Large claims amounted to DKK 636m gross, compared to 

A low cost level is important in the corporate market, in order 

DKK 357m in 2010.

to offer a competitive price and deliver a satisfactory result for 

return on capital, which must be included in this business area. 

The variation in expenses for weather claims and large claims does 

The lower cost level in 2011 was partly achieved through restraint 

not in itself give cause to implement premium measures. Given 

in the filling of job vacancies. In the future, Corporate Nordic will 

the actual course of events in 2011, the assessment is however 

also be affected by a reduction in salary payments to the sales 

that for both weather claims and large claims, there is a nega-

team, as described under Commercial Nordic.

tive underlying trend which must be matched in the pricing within 

buildings and contents insurance in particular. For this reason,  

Corporate Nordic is implementing premium increases for products  

and segments with an unsatisfactory trend. This applies for exam-

Highlights Q4 2011   

ple to buildings insurance in the Norwegian part and within power 

plant insurance, as this area has experienced particularly unsatis-

factory levels of profitability. In both the Danish and the Norwe-

gian part of the portfolio, measures are also being implemented 

on the basis of the customers’ individual claims development over 

time. In the Swedish part of the corporate portfolio, the selective 

development of the business is continuing alongside the imple-

mentation of profitability measures within motor in surance in  

the agent-served part of the portfolio in particular.

The development of workers’ compensation was also a focus  

area in 2011. Tryg’s provisions for this area give particular con-

•   Technical result of DKK 21m, compared to DKK 94m during 

the same period of 2010. 

•   Combined ratio of 99.2 compared to 93.7 during the fourth 

quarter of 2010. 

•   Very high claims level due to large claims of DKK 287m,  

compared to DKK 149m during the fourth quarter of 2010. 

•   Weather claims amounted to DKK 148m, compared to  

DKK 19m during the same period of 2010.

sideration to the long-term nature of the workers’ compensation 

The result for the fourth quarter amounted to DKK 21m and was 

business, and the fact that legislation and changes in practice in 

particularly affected by a high level of large claims and run-off 

connection with awards of workers’ compensation could result in 

gains, which can especially be attributed to the personal injury 

higher claims costs with retrospective effect. In 2011, this trend 

business. Large claims affected the combined ratio by 17.2%, 

improved and claim provisions concerning previous years could  

compared to 8.7% in 2010. The higher level of weather claims 

be released as a result. This also included a reduction in the ex-

during the quarter was influenced by the two storms Berit and 

traordinary provision of DKK 200m, which was carried out during 

Dagmar in Norway and the adjustment of cloudburst claims in the 

the third quarter of 2010. The total run-off gains amounted to 

Copenhagen area in July 2011. Premium growth was negative at 

DKK 630m in 2011 against DKK 326m in 2010. The run-off gains 

approximately 3%, primarily as a result of profit sharing between 

reflect the fact that the provisions must be sufficient in order to 

a number of schemes due to a good claims ratio and a reduction 

take account of a negative development in claims that have not 

in the net loss of customers following the premium measures.

Tryg A/S  |  Annual report 2011  |  23

 
Investment activities

Tryg’s investment activity encompasses both investment in 

correspond to the company’s capital base. This is invested 

investment assets such as bonds, shares and property, as well 

broadly in a portfolio of bonds, shares and property, with the 

as the management of Tryg’s liquidity. The investment activity is 

aim of achieving the best possible return with limited risk.  

regulated both by applicable legislation and by the Supervisory 

The principles for subdivision are described in more detail in the 

Board’s policies and guidelines. 

Risk management report, which can be found at tryg.com.

The investment portfolio

Investment result in 2011 

Tryg’s primary focus is to run a profitable insurance business, 

In 2011, Tryg’s collective investment portfolio of DKK 43.0bn 

and Tryg’s investment activities must therefore support this aim 

generated a gross return of DKK 2,010m, corresponding to a 

insofar as is possible. This means that the investment strategy 

return of 4.8% on average invested capital during the period, 

is based on low investment risk and that the majority of the 

compared to 4.3% during 2010.

investment assets are secure investment assets, primarily bonds. 

Within the established framework, the aim is to maximise the 

The result was negatively affected by declining share prices, but 

return from the investment portfolio. In accordance with Tryg’s 

positively affected by price gains on bonds due to a significant 

investment strategy, in 2010 Tryg split the investment portfolio 

decline in interest rates and a property return which overall was 

into two sub-portfolios, a match portfolio and a free portfolio. 

also positively influenced by the slightly rising property market 

Thus, the match portfolio is invested so that it matches the 

in Norway.

insurance provisions. As the provisions are discounted, they are, 

The combined investment result before other financial income 

like the investment assets, influenced by changes in interest 

and expenses not related to investment was DKK 340m in 2011, 

rates. The aim of the match portfolio is to neutralise these fluc-

compared to DKK 722m in 2010. After the adjustment of insur-

tuations insofar as is possible, so that the impact on Tryg’s net 

ance items and other financial items, the net investment return 

income from interest rate changes is minimised. The free invest-

amounted to DKK 66m and was on a par with expectations 

ment portfolio consists of the other investment assets, which 

despite the difficult market conditions.

Result of investment activities 

DKKm   

Bonds, cash deposits, etc. 
Equities a) 
Real estate b) 

Total 
Value adjustment, changed discount rate 
Transferred to technical interest 
Return on investment activities before other financial items 
 Other financial income and expenses, investment 

Return on investment activities 

Other financial income and expenses, non-investment c) 

Total return on investment activities 

Return 
FY 2010  

Return 2011 
Match 

Total 

Investment assets
Free  31.12.10  31.12.11

1,706 

1,706 
-760 
-852
94 

152 
-87 
239 

34,317 
2,179 
3,897 

37,232
1,816
3,954

304 

40,393 

43,002

304 

1,185 
261 
300 

1,746 
-227 
-752 
767 
-45 

1,858 
-87 
239 

2,010 
-760 
-852 
398 
-58 

722 

340 

-152 

570 

-274 

66 

a)	 DKK	-44m	sold	on	futures	contracts	is	included	in	the	equity	portfolio.		

b)	 	Return	on	properties	includes	a	calculated	return	on	owner-occupied	property.	The	balancing	item	is	recognised	in	’Other	financial	income	and	expenses’	to	the	effect	that	

the	total	return	shown	corresponds	to	the	investment	return	according	to	the	income	statement	which	does	not	include	return	on	owner-occupied	property.	

c)	

		The	item	comprises	interest	on	operating	assets	and	bank	debt,	exchange	rate	adjustment	of	insurance	items,	costs	of	investment	activities	and	offsetting	of	return	on	

owner-occupied	property.	

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The overwhelming majority of the combined bond portfolio, 80%, 

less notable fluctuations around 0. During 2011, the daily and 

has been invested in bonds with an AAA rating, 10% in AA-rated 

monthly fluctuations have however been larger than is normally 

and 9% in A-rated. Norwegian money market instruments without 

the case. The uncertainty in the Euro zone resulted in declining 

any rating, but with good credit quality, amount to 1%. 

interest rates in Denmark and elsewhere. The Danish Financial 

Supervisory Authority made it possible for the insurance sector to 

The match portfolio

use an alternative discount rate. Tryg declined this option in order 

In 2011, the match portfolio, which consists exclusively of bonds 

to reduce complexity, despite the possibility of a short-term gain.

and deposits, generated a return of DKK 1,706m. This return must 

be compared to the DKK 1,612m that concerns transferred techni-

3.4% return in the free investment portfolio 

cal interest and price adjustments resulting from a change in the 

The free investment portfolio primarily consists of shares,  

discount rate. The total mismatch during 2011 was DKK 94m, or 

property and bonds and generated a total gross return of  

0.3% of the total match holding.

DKK 304m during the period, corresponding to 3.4% of the  

average invested capital. At the end of 2011, the free port - 

For the discounting of provisions, Tryg uses an yield curve set by 

folio amounted to approximately DKK 9.8bn. 

the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority based on the interest 

rate level in the Euro area. Tryg matches most risk factors that 

The equity portfolio, which is globally diversified, generated  

influence the yield curve, but as the costs of matching precisely in 

a negative return of DKK 87m, which was satisfactory compared  

Euro bonds are significantly higher than they are for Nordic bonds, 

to the trend in the global equity markets, but significantly  

Tryg has primarily hedged in the local interest rate markets,  

below our expectations at the beginning of 2011.

particularly in Denmark and Norway. As a result of the unease in 

the bond markets in 2011, there was strong demand for Nor-

The property portfolio, which consists of Danish and Norwegian 

dic bonds, particularly during the third quarter of 2011, resulting 

properties, generated a return of DKK 239m, or 6.3%, which was 

in a positive deviation. Other than this extraordinary influence, 

slightly better than anticipated and a little below the result for 2010.  

Tryg largely achieved a complete matching of the insurance provi-

Although the interest rate declined considerably during 2011, it did  

sions during 2011, as the other three quarters had the anticipated 

not have such a major impact as in 2010 due to developments in the  

Result of investment activities 

DKKm   

Bonds, cash deposits, etc. 
Equities a) 
Real estate b) 

Total 
Value adjustment, changed discount rate 
Transferred to technical interest 
Return on investment activities before other financial items 
Other financial income and expenses, investment 

Return on investment activities 

Other financial income and expenses, non-investment c) 

Total return on investment activities 

Return 
  Q4 2010  

 Return Q4 2011 
Match 

Total 

366 

366 
-196 
-176 
-6

-162 
171 
123 

132 
380 
-188 
324 
-18 

306 

-40 

266 

432 
103 
68 

603 
-196 
-176 
231 
-16 

215 

-52 

163 

Investment
assets
31.12.2011

37,232
1,816
3,954

43,002

Free 

66 
103 
68 

236 

a)	 DKK	-44m	sold	on	futures	contracts	is	included	in	the	equity	portfolio.		

b)	 	Return	on	properties	includes	a	calculated	return	on	owner-occupied	property.	The	balancing	item	is	recognised	in	’Other	financial	income	and	expenses’	to	the	effect	that	

the	total	return	shown	corresponds	to	the	investment	return	according	to	the	income	statement	which	does	not	include	return	on	owner-occupied	property.	

c)	

		The	item	comprises	interest	on	operating	assets	and	bank	debt,	exchange	rate	adjustment	of	insurance	items,	costs	of	investment	activities	and	offsetting	of	return	on	

owner-occupied	property.	

Tryg A/S  |  Annual report 2011  |  25

 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
property market. The bond portfolio was influenced by the significant 

interest rate change in 2011 and generated a return of DKK 152m, 

which corresponds to a return of 4.1%. Overall, the portfolio, which 

has an approximate average duration of just one year and encom-

passes holdings of global high-interest bonds, has thus performed 

satisfactorily. All asset classes have contributed a positive perfor-

mance and collectively the portfolio allocation has made an impor-

tant contribution to the investment result being largely as expected.

Other financial items

The item ‘Other financial items’ consists of many elements which 

are included in the investment result. Some of these elements are 

relatively predictable, while other vary more. As an example, interest 

expenses on Tryg’s subordinate loans, rent for domicile properties 

and interest income on operating cash are predictable. Other items 

Responsible investment   

Tryg’s investment activity follows international guidelines  
for responsible investments. 

If funds are invested in a company that breaches human rights, 
damages the environment or is involved in child labour, corrup-
tion or the manufacture of cluster bombs, a dialogue is initiated 
with the company with the aim of altering its behaviour or  
disposing of the investment concerned.

  Read more at tryg.com > CSR

with greater variation include currency adjustments and mismatch  

Investment activity during the fourth quarter of 2011

on the inflation hedging of workers’ compensation provisions. 

Net income from investment activity before other financial  

income and expenses amounted to DKK 215m, compared  

In 2011, other financial items amounted to DKK -333m, of which 

to DKK 306m during the fourth quarter of 2010. The match  

DKK -274m does not concern investment. The currency hedging 

portfolio had a mismatch of DKK 6m and thus closely corre-

in particular deviated from the norm and was approx. DKK 100m 

sponded to the targets for this part of the portfolio. 

higher in 2011 than in 2010. This fluctuation is particularly due to 

higher interest rates in Norwegian kroner. 

During the fourth quarter, the free portfolio achieved a net 

income of DKK 236m, of which the net income from shares 

From 2012, Tryg will no longer recognise the return on domicile 

amounted to DKK 103m, primarily as a result of shares rising 

property and the corresponding reversal under other financial  

8% globally. Net income from bonds etc. in the free portfolio 

income and expenses. Net income from inflation swaps will in 

amounted to DKK 66m and was influenced by declining  

future also be recognised under claims costs.

interest rates, particularly in Denmark.

The total investment portfolio

The free investment portfolio

The match portfolio

13

5

9

17

1

Percent

55

20

40

Percent

28

7

5

20

16

Percent

64

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Outlook

Tryg’s target remains a return on equity of 20%, which corresponds 

The expense ratio is expected to fall in 2012. This is partly  

to a combined ratio of around 90 including any run-off result and 

expected to be achieved through the optimisation of processes  

assuming the same interest rate level as in 2010. Tryg expects to 

in the commercial market, distribution and within staff areas. 

have a combined ratio of around 90 in 2013 providing that the level 

of large claims and weather claims is as expected.

During 2010, Tryg divided the investment portfolio into two  

– a match portfolio, which is exclusively intended to match the 

For 2012, further improvements in the combined ratio and technical  

insurance provisions, and a free investment portfolio. In the event 

result are anticipated given the significant measures that have  

of interest rate changes, price fluctuations in the match portfolio are 

been implemented in recent years, as well as the measures that  

balanced by a corresponding interest rate effect on the discounted 

are planned for 2012.

provisions, hence the immediate effect on the financial result is 

The isolated effect of the premium measures is estimated at approxi-

neutral. 

mately DKK 1.0bn in 2012, made up of DKK 600m relating to the 

On the other hand, a rise in interest rates will give a higher, ongoing 

results of previously implemented measures and DKK 400m relating 

insurance result as a result of higher discounting of claims costs.

to measures to be taken in 2012. The effetct of the measures will  

be counteracted by the increase in claims costs. In recent years,  

The anticipated returns from the equity and property portfolio are 

the claims costs were in the level of 2-3% per year.

expected to be 7% and 6% respectively. The bond portfolio is ex-

pected to generate a return of 1.4% on the free portfolio, while the 

Tryg expects premium growth at a lower level than in 2011  

match portfolio is expected to generate a return of approx. 2.3%. 

– growth which will be particularly driven by premium measures  

and influenced by the economic developments in the commercial  

As in previous years, Tryg’s capital is once again in 2012 expected 

and corporate market in particular. 

to be considerably in excess of the capital requirements that will 

be imposed on the insurance sector under the impending Solvency 

Given recent experiences, the level of both weather and large 

II rules. Tryg’s own capital target is based on Standard & Poor’s 

claims is expected to be higher in 2012 compared to what Tryg has 

‘A-‘ rating, in connection with which Tryg has established a safety 

previously assumed for a normal year. More frequent and violent 

margin of 5%.

cloudbursts in particular are the reason for the higher anticipated 

level of weather claims.

Tryg A/S  |  Annual report 2011  |  27

 
Our vision involves developing  
the correct customer deliveries, 
securing an efficient organisation 
and achieving ambitious  
financial objectives.

Strategy and  
the insurance market

Strategy

Tryg’s vision is to be perceived as the leading peace-of-

Tryg aims to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction. Customer 

mind provider in the Nordic region. This vision involves 

experience is key, and focus will continue to be on claims handling, 

both retaining and developing the correct customer 

claims reduction and high-quality products and services. Customers 

deliveries, securing a skilled, efficient organisation and 

must be informed about claims reducing measures and experience 

achieving ambitious financial targets. To achieve this, 

short response times when a claim occurs. The customer must also 

the strategic initiatives must be targeted and focused. 

be guaranteed the correct premium, and there will be an increased 

As a peace-of-mind provider, Tryg offers a complete 

focus on price differentiation and faster premium adjustments when 

package of products and services, which places tough 

the level of risk changes.

demands on distribution, processes, IT systems and 

claims handling. 

Customer communication is increasingly taking place online  

and via mobile phones and social media. It is important that  

Profitable insurance business

Tryg meets customers on their terms by further exploiting  

Tryg has an ambitious financial target of a return on equity  

digital communication channels and delivering services that  

of 20%. One necessary prerequisite for delivering profitability  

are accessible wherever the customers happen to be. 

at this level is a strong focus on profitable operation of the 

insurance business. 

Tryg’s primary business is general insurance, and it is from this 

business that Tryg’s financial results are achieved. The invest-

ment business is an integral part of the operations and is run 

with a focus on supporting the insurance business. This is done 

We are available to our customers around  
the clock online and in our emergency  
call centre, where we offer our customers  
urgent assistance if the worst happens.

primarily by investing in assets with stable returns and low risk, 

Tryg’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment covers 

which correspond to insurance obligations. 

four areas: climate, inclusion, well-being and prevention. CSR  

activities at Tryg are an integral part of both the insurance  

Profitable insurance products are dependent on the correct 

business and investment activities.

relationship between price and risk. Tryg improves and updates 

tariffs and segmentation models on an ongoing basis, and  

Efficient value creation

will place special focus on improving its ability to act quickly  

Tryg focuses on efficiency improvements and on reducing the ex-

in response to developments in the risk profile in 2012.  

pense level. Over the next few years, the Tryg Transition programme 

The relationship between price and risk is also affected by  

the work on claims reducing initiatives. Claims reducing  

initiatives aim to reduce Tryg’s claims expenses both by  

means of preventive work so that they do not arise and by  

Tryg’s focus areas  

limiting the effects after the claim has happened.

Loyal customers with a preference for Tryg

Delivery of the right products is a prerequisite for Tryg to 

Focus areas in Tryg’s strategy to achieve the Group’s vision  
and objectives:

achieve the targets. Tryg must satisfy the needs of customers  

to feel peace of mind from the very first day, and must do so  

in such a way that they continue to prefer Tryg as a peace- 

•   Improve profitability in Commercial Nordic by means of  

product development, segmenting and efficient processes.

•   Improve profitability in Sweden and Finland.
•   Improve Time to Market – act more quickly in response  

of-mind provider. The joint Nordic brand platform that was  

to developments in the risk profile.

introduced in 2010 provides Tryg with a basis on which to  

develop its position in the Nordic insurance markets. 

•   Reduce costs by streamlining processes, IT operations  

and procurement.

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will be developing a new Nordic business platform, which aims to 

Attractive workplace

improve efficiency and reduce product complexity. This will take 

Qualified employees with a high level of commitment are an 

place by such means as significantly improving self-service facilities 

essential part of ensuring high customer satisfaction, and Tryg 

for customers, both in a claim situation and when servicing their 

wants its employees to enjoy a very high level of job satisfac-

policies. At the same time, the new platform aims to contribute to 

tion. The ability to attract the best employees and new talent 

improve customer experience and to increase customer retention. 

is an important factor in terms of achieving ambitious targets. 

Tryg therefore wants to be an attractive workplace and to be 

The claims costs will be reduced by means of process improve-

able to attract qualified employees. 

ments, a focus on claims reduction and procurement. The Next 

Level Sourcing project initiated in 2011 is part of this effort,  

and in the next few years, it will result in a number of efficiency 

improvements. 

Costs per sale will be reduced by focusing on partnership agree-

Tryg focuses on employees’ well-being  
and development, and strives to continuously 
develop as an attractive workplace.

ments, geographical representation, outsourcing and online sales. 

Tryg must make sure that the management and the employees’ 

Distribution costs must be reduced through the introduction of 

qualifications are developed in line with the changing necessary 

additional self-service solutions in Private Nordic and Commercial 

skill requirements. Tryg also considers diversity in the workforce 

Nordic, including partnership agreements. Tryg will improve the  

to be a competitive advantage.

annual expense ratio by means of a more intensive focus on  

efficiency improvements and by continuously increasing the  

portfolio per employee.

Tryg A/S  |  Annual report 2011  |  31

 
KPI – (Key Performance Indicators)

Retention	
rate

Expense	
ratio

Combined		
ratio

Customer	
satisfaction

Employee	
satisfaction

Return	on		
equity

(index)

2007:  16.8

2007:  101.4

2008:  17.1

2008:  101.5

2009:  17.2

2009:  100,9

2010:  17.0

2010:  100.4

2007:  84.4

2008:  88.2

2009:  92.2

2010:  98.8

(index)

2009:  100

2010:  102

2007:  100

2008:  100

2009:  103

2010:  102

2007:  22.8

2008:  9.3

2009:  22.5

2010:  6.6

2011: 100.3

2011: 16.8

2011: 93.5

2011: 104

2011: 103

2011: 13.1

Number of  

Administrative  

Calculated as  

Index of custom-

Index of employee 

Profit for the  

customers that  

expenses and  

the sum of the 

ers satisfaction 

satisfaction  

year of the  

renew their in-

selling costs as  

gross claims ratio,  

for customers 

measured in an 

average equity  

surance policies 

a percentage  

the net result of 

having experi-

annual survey. 

in percentage.  

annually. 

of earned  

premiums. 

business ceded  

enced claims  

as a percentage 

handling. 

T
r
e
n
d

D
e
s
c
r
i
p
t
i
o
n

of gross earned 

premiums and the 

gross expense 

ratio.

Tryg has established a number of targets concerning perfor-

are clear and easy to communicate to the organisation. The 

mance and results known as KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), 

choice of KPIs is an ongoing process and they can be replaced  

which give an indication of the direction and speed of fulfilment 

or revised. In connection with the change in management  

of the strategic objectives, whilst at the same time ensuring  

during 2011, the strategy was revised, and this is reflected in  

an appropriate balance between short- and long-term targets 

the selected KPIs. The primary focus is placed on the profitable  

and between performance and results. Compared to 2010, the 

operation of Tryg, while the ambition of top line growth has 

number of KPIs has been reduced, so that the targets for Tryg 

diminished. 

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Tryg A/S  |  Annual report 2011  |  33

The insurance market

The Nordic insurance market is characterised by a high 

will be extended. At the same time, workers’ compensation is 

level of concentration. The sector is dominated by a 

being levied a duty of 13.5%. This duty will presumably mean 

small number of companies with relatively high market 

that insurance companies will have to increase premiums and 

shares and a presence in a number of Nordic countries. 

at the same time strengthen their reserves for future claims 

The four largest companies have a joint Nordic market 

payments. Finally, the proposal to remove the right to deduct 

share of 47%, while the four largest companies in each 

health insurance premiums will make it more difficult for  

of the Nordic countries cover between 62% and 79%  

companies to sell health insurance policies in the future.

of the respective markets. In 2011, total premium 

income for the entire Nordic market was approximately 

In Norway, established insurance companies have in recent 

DKK 170bn. 

years experienced competition from smaller, newly-established 

companies. Companies such as Frende, DnBNOR and Storebrand 

2011 was affected by the ongoing debt crisis in the Eurozone 

have applied comprehensive marketing and pricing strategies 

and the general economic recession. International investors 

and have contributed to an increased competition and pressure 

are increasingly looking towards the Nordic markets, resulting 

on prices, especially in the private market.

in declining interest rate levels. This has not, however, made 

it any easier for companies to obtain financing for operations 

Tryg in the market

and investments. 2011 was characterised by a growing num-

As the second largest general insurance company in the Nordic 

ber of bankruptcies, which had a particular effect on insur-

region, Tryg is obviously affected by developments in the Nordic 

ance companies in the commercial, agricultural and industrial 

insurance market, but at the same time also contributes to 

segments.

impact these developments.

Many of the Nordic countries, especially Denmark and Norway, 

The current trend towards better pricing compared to risk will 

were hit by extreme weather in 2011, including major cloud-

continue, and Tryg will, like many other companies, investigate 

bursts and floods, resulting in large numbers of claims. Most 

opportunities more fully in order to take into account more spe-

insurance companies, especially Danish ones, have already 

cific risk factors in price setting, including, for example, changes 

implemented premium increases, but the high number of 

in the weather. The work to improve the balance between price 

weather claims has contributed to continuing reflections about 

and risk will take place while continuing to offer customers the 

the price to risk relationship – especially in relation to possible 

best products covering their needs and ensuring that customers 

future climate changes. 

experience peace of mind and service in their contact with Tryg 

– both in day-to-day counselling and in a claims situation. 

The Nordic market continued to have a pronounced focus on 

profitability in the underlying business. This behaviour will 

In 2011, the financial crisis hit Europe particularly hard, and had 

presumably continue for the next few years.

a negative impact on the general economic situation. However, 

the insurance industry – and in particular the very mature Nordic 

In Denmark, a number of proposed changes to legislation 

market – was not very vulnerable to economic fluctuations. 

might affect the conditions for insurance companies. A couple 

Especially in the private segment, the needs of customers for 

of these relate to the latest Danish Finance Act. In the area 

insurance and peace of mind in everyday life were not notably 

of workers’ compensation, the proposal for an increase in the 

affected by economic fluctuations; quite the opposite in fact. 

retirement age means that insurance companies will have to 

Thus, Tryg did not suffer to any great extent from the economic 

strengthen their reserves, as the duration of ongoing services 

trend in 2011.

34  |  Annual report 2011  |  Tryg A/S

Market shares in Denmark

Market shares in Norway

26.8

20.8

Percent

5.9

10

5.3

18

13.2

Tryg

Alm. Brand

IF

Codan

Topdanmark

Gjensidige

Other

20.7

16.5

Percent

26.5

25.1

11.2

Market shares in Sweden

Market shares in Finland

3.8

17.4

15.5

15.8

Percent

28.8

18.7

Moderna

Folksam

Länsforsäkringar

IF

Codan

Other

2.4

17.8

18.5

Percent

9.5

27.6

24.2

Tryg

Gjensidige

Sparbank 1

IF

Other

Tryg a)

Tapiola

Fennia

IF

Pohjola

Other

Source:	The	official	market	statistics	from	the	countries	concerned.

a)	 Estimated	market	share	of	the	private	market	is	above	5%.

In addition to the work in pricing compared to risk, there was 

Tryg enjoys a strong position in the Nordic market and will con-

also a focus on efficiency improvements of internal processes, 

tinue to improve and develop existing sales channels so that a 

especially in connection with claims handling. In this context,  

high level of service and effective access to Tryg’s products are 

it is expected that the Tryg Transition and Next Level Sourcing 

guaranteed. Despite increased competition in certain markets,  

projects will contribute to efficiency and process improvements, 

it is therefore expected that Tryg will be able to retain its market 

which will in turn contribute to improved earnings in the under-

share in the four Nordic countries.

lying business and ensure that Tryg can continue to run an 

efficient insurance business in a changing market.

Tryg A/S  |  Annual report 2011  |  35

Customers and products

Being one of the largest insurance companies in the Nordic region, 

• 

 Product benefits (for example free travel companion  

Tryg offers a broad range of insurance products to both private  

insurance policy) 

individuals and businesses. Tryg develops new products on a  

• 

 Discount on various products offering peace of mind  

regular basis and continuously adapts existing peace-of-mind  

(for example burglar alarm, antivirus programme)

solutions to customer requirements and developments in society. 

Tryg views work on innovation as an important strategic tool for 

At tryg.dk users can compile their insurance needs, calculate 

growth and enhancement of its position as the Nordic region’s 

prices, take advantage of special offers and submit claims. At 

leading peace-of-mind provider. Results achieved through innova-

tryghedsraadgiveren.dk, visitors can test their knowledge of 

tive measures renew and develop Tryg. Tryg wants to be perceived 

burglary, fire and water claims, as well as find good advice about 

as a forward-looking company. Customers must feel that their  

how to secure their home, their family and their valuables. 

basic need for peace of mind are covered – also in future society. 

‘Help 24/7’ customer promise

Tryg sells insurance products through its own sales channels 

In recent years, Tryg has been working to highlight the peace-

and through partners such as Nordea. It is an important element 

of-mind deliveries with a view to clearly positioning Tryg as a 

of Tryg’s distribution strategy to be available in places where 

provider of peace of mind. In 2011, Tryg launched the Help 24/7 

customers want it and that most distribution takes place via the 

customer promise, under which customers can phone Tryg’s 

company’s own sales channels. 

emergency centre and receive assistance 24 hours a day. Initially, 

Customer segmentation 

the customer who performs the judgement, and customers now 

It is important for Tryg that customers are offered high-quality 

have the opportunity to contact Tryg whenever they want, which 

products at a price that matches the risk and customer require-

is an important parameter in good customer service.

urgent claims will be processed by the emergency centre, but it is 

ments. This is an area where there has been greater focus in the 

past year. Tryg wants to use several relevant parameters in pric-

Customer satisfaction

ing, so that price better reflects risk.

It is important to follow up continuously on customers’ percep-

As a peace-of-mind provider, Tryg also aims to deliver total solutions 

EPSI, an independent non-profit organisation. Customer loyalty 

to customers. The need for insurance policies changes throughout 

is measured on a scale of 1-100, and both customer loyalty and 

life, which is why private customers, for example, are treated differ-

customer satisfaction in the area of insurance are generally high 

ently according to the phase of life they happen to be in. 

in the Nordic countries compared with other countries in Europe. 

tions of the overall service provided by Tryg. This is conducted by 

The phases of life are characterised by differences in the level of 

In 2011, customer satisfaction and customer loyalty surveys in 

activity, form of cohabitation, work, finances and need for peace 

the Nordic region revealed that the industry as a whole rose from 

of mind. Segmentation enables Tryg to the greatest extent to 

73.0 in 2010 to 73.6 in 2011, with Finland and Denmark having 

offer advice and solutions that match customers’ actual needs, 

the highest level of customer satisfaction. 

tailored to the various phases and situations in life. At the same 

time, this targeted advice and individual service creates even 

In Denmark, Tryg had the highest level of customer satisfaction 

more satisfied customers and improves sales opportunities. It 

among the four largest companies, seeing customer satisfac-

must also be clear to the customer that it can be worthwhile  

tion rise from 75.3 in 2010 to 76.4 in 2011. By comparison, the 

to have all their insurance policies with us.

industry average fell by 0.3 percentage points to 75. In terms of 

The customer benefit programme consists of the following: 

to 74.8, compared with the industry average of 73.4. In Norway, 

• 

• 

 Discount on insurance policies 

customer satisfaction rose from 68.0 in 2010 to 72.0 in 2011, 

 Benefits (for example Tryg Roadside Assistance, psychological 

which is above the industry average of 71.0, which rose 3 per-

crisis assistance, underinsurance guarantee)

centage points compared with the 2010 survey. 

image, Tryg also recorded a significant score increase from 70.7 

36  |  Annual report 2011  |  Tryg A/S

Product overview

Motor insurance

Workers’ compensation insurance 

Motor insurance accounts for 33% of total premium income, and 
comprises mandatory third party liability insurance providing cover 
for injuries to a third party or damage to a third party’s property, 
and a voluntary comprehensive insurance policy that provides 
cover for damage to the customer’s own vehicle from collision, 
fire or theft. In Denmark, motor insurance taken out by concept 
customers includes Tryg’s roadside assistance, such as towing 
and battery jump-start. 

Fire & contents – Private 

Fire & contents insurance represents 23% of total premium  
income and includes for exsamble house and contents insurance. 
House insurance covers damage to houses caused by, among  
others, fire, storm or water claims, legal assistance and the custom-
er’s liability as owner of the house. Contents insurance, however, 
covers loss of or damage to private contents and contains a num-
ber of additional features such as cover for valuables that are 
temporarily outside the home, legal assistance and the custom-
er’s liability as user of the house. 

Personal accident insurance 

Personal accident insurance accounts for 9% of total premium in-
come and covers accidental bodily injury or death. Compensation 
is in the form of a lump sum intended to help the policyholder 
cope with the financial consequences of an accident, thereby  
easing the strain of a change to everyday life. 

Fire & contents – Commercial 

Commercial fire & content insurance, which includes building in-
surance, represents 14% of total premium income and covers the 
loss of or damage to the buildings, stock or equipment of com-
mercial customers. Tryg also provides cover for business interrup-
tion in connection with covered claims. 

Workers’ compensation insurance accounts for 6% of total premium 
income and covers employees against bodily injury sustained at 
work (in Norway, also occupational deseases). Workers’ compen-
sation insurance is mandatory and covers a com pany’s employees 
(except for public sector employees and persons working as sole 
traders). Tryg works with the concept of proactive claims handling, 
pursuing a close dialogue with the claimant to op timise claims  
handling. Our proactive claims handling team consists of claims 
handlers, social counsellors, legal experts, occupational health pract-
itioners, orthopaedic surgeons and a network of psy chologists. 
Proactive claims handling has three winners: the company, the 
claimant and Tryg in the form of shorter periods of sick leave, en-
hanced self-esteem for the injured person and reduced expenses. 

Professional liability insurance 

Professional liability insurance represents 4% of total premium  
income and covers various types of liability, including claims in-
curred by a company arising from the conduct of its business or in 
connection with its products and professional liability incurred by 
professionals. 

Transport insurance 

Transport insurance represents 2% of total premium income and 
covers damage to goods in transit due to collision, capsizing or 
crash of the means of transport. 

Health insurance 

Health insurance represents 2% of total premium income. This pol-
icy covers the costs of examinations, treatment, medicine, opera-
tions and rehabilitation at a private health facility. In recent years, 
increasing health costs and waiting times in the public system have 
generated a significant demand for health insurance. The growth in 
health insurance is expected to decline, as the new government has  
removed the tax deduction from schemes funded by employers. 

Examples of new products 

ship satisfies the needs of large corporate customers to be able to 

In 2011, Tryg was the first company to launch a European insurance 

issue insurance policies locally and thus comply with local legisla-

policy, which is offered primarily to businesses who have their main 

tion, as well as local rules on taxes and duties. Environmental 

activities in Scandinavia, but with small subsidiaries abroad. This in-

Impairment insurance was another initiative launched for commer-

surance meet the needs of small and medium-sized companies and 

cial and corporate customers in 2011 that covers any liability that 

is adapted according to local insurance conditions in each country. 

a company incurs in connection with environmental Impairment 

The insurance is characterised by simplicity ensuring the customer 

claims. Companies can be held liable for emissions of pollutants, 

a good overview. For large industrial companies that operate on a 

regardless of whether the company is guilty. This Impairment insur-

global scale, Tryg has an exclusive partnership with AXA Corporate  

ance provides the customer with extra peace of mind and covers, 

Solutions, which is represented in about 90 countries. This partner-

among others, the costs of restoring the natural environment.

Tryg A/S  |  Annual report 2011  |  37

Tryg relies on its capital  
base and financial strength  
for the Group to assume  
risks from customers.

Capital management and  
risk management 

Capital management and risk management  

Credit ratings

At 31 December 2011 

Tryg Forsikring A/S 
Tryg Garantiforsikring A/S 

Standard & Poor’s 

Moody’s

‘A-’/stable 
‘A-’/stable 

 A2
 n.a.

Tryg’s capital base and financial strength are essential for  

rating institution within insurance, Tryg has decided solely to 

Tryg’s ability to take over and spread risks from its customers.  

use Standard & Poor’s from 2012.

The basis for this is that the capital planning is adapted to 

Tryg’s risk profile taking into account natural growth. Tryg aims 

In addition to the requirements imposed by the credit rating 

to have the necessary capital, but no more. This fundamental 

agencies, the Danish authorities impose requirements concerning 

view therefore also determines the dividend policy.

active capital management through the determination of an 

Risk-based capital management

precursor to the future Solvency II rules. Tryg’s determination  

Through capital and risk management, Tryg aims to secure 

of the individual Solvency requirement is based on Tryg’s inter-

financial strength and flexibility. The capital management is 

nal capital model, which calculates the required capital, taking 

individual Solvency requirement. These requirements are a  

based on: 

into consideration the actual composition of the business, 

profitability, provision profile, reinsurance protection, investment 

•  Tryg’s internal capital model 

composition and scenarios for the additional risk that could be 

•  The impending Solvency II standard model 

experienced in particularly stressful situations. The determina-

•  Standard & Poor’s standard model (‘A-’ level)

tion takes into account the geographic diversification effect and 

the effect of the chosen investment policy, where interest rate 

All three models determine the capital requirement based on 

risk on the bond holdings matches the corresponding interest 

Tryg’s current risk profile. The capital requirement is determined 

rate risk on the discounted provisions, so that Tryg’s net interest 

with a 99.5% level of certainty, which corresponds to the  

rate risk is for practical purposes insignificant. The individual  

chosen capital level statistically being insufficient once in a  

solvency requirement is determined quarterly and reported to the  

200-year period. 

Danish Financial Supervisory Authority. The individual solvency 

requirement was DKK 6,320m at the end of 2011, compared 

Tryg has decided to commission an external credit rating by 

to DKK 6,077m at the end of 2010. With a capital base of DKK 

credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s, which conducts an  

8,190m, Tryg has excess cover compared to this of DKK 1,870m.

annual interactive credit rating. 

The introduction of Solvency II will impose stricter requirements 

Tryg’s capital target is currently determined in relation to the ca-

on the way in which insurance companies work with and control 

pital that is necessary to support the company’s ‘A-’ credit rating 

risks, including the Supervisory Board’s involvement in risk and 

by Standard & Poor’s. Tryg also currently adds a target buffer of 

capital management. Tryg has been working for many years to 

5% as a minimum. At the end of 2011, Tryg had an actual buffer 

adapt the company to these requirements. This means that the 

of 9% compared to the requirement for an ‘A-’ credit rating, and 

Supervisory Board actively determines the risk aversion and the 

after the recommended dividend, the buffer will amount to 5%. 

framework for risk management, and continually assesses the 

combined risk within Tryg and the derived capital requirement, 

Tryg has also commissioned a credit rating by credit rating 

through follow-up and reporting. In the autumn of 2011,  

agency Moody’s. As Standard & Poor’s is the leading credit  

the Supervisory Board also commissioned a so-called ORSA 

40  |  Annual report 2011  |  Tryg A/S

 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
Download the Risk 
management report

Subordinated loans

Amount 

EUR 150m 

EUR 65m 

a)	 Untill	30	June	2012.

For	further	details	see	note	1	on	page	89.	

Maturity 

Repayment profile 

Interest rate

2025 

2032 

Interest-only 

4.50%

Interest-only 

5.13% above EURIBOR 3 M a)

(Own Risk and Solvency Assessment), which is a systematic and 

215m. In total, debt amounted to 18% of equity at the end of 

comprehensive self-assessment of Tryg’s risk and solvency. Such 

2011, and interest expenses during 2011 amounted to DKK 83m. 

an assessment will be a requirement under Solvency II. 

Reinsurance 

The Executive Management’s responsibility for the total risk and 

Reinsurance is an important tool for protecting Tryg’s capital base. 

capital management is managed on a daily basis through a risk 

The requirement for reinsurance is assessed on an ongoing basis 

management environment where the areas of underwriting and 

based on Tryg’s internal capital model, where the reinsurance pre-

reinsurance, provisions, investment risk and operational risk are 

mium is compared to the reduction in the capital requirement that 

managed by separate sub-committees.  

could be achieved, and the price of capital. 

   See also the Risk management report,  

An example of such an assessment is the establishment of side-

which can be found at tryg.com > Download

ways reinsurance cover in 2011. This cover covers the coincidence 

of nature claim events, such as winter claims and cloudbursts, 

Capital structure

with aggregated retention of DKK 400m and aggregated cover of 

Tryg’s capital base consists of equity and subordinated loan 

DKK 500m. 

capital. The relationship between these is evaluated on an 

ongoing basis in order to maintain an optimal structure which 

Nature disasters, large claims and, for example, terrorist incidents 

takes into account the return on equity, the capital cost and 

represent the primary threat to the capital base as a result of 

flexibility. The actual capital is assessed differently by authorities 

insurance events. As a result of this, catastrophe reinsurance  

and credit rating agencies. The authorities impose a require-

has been taken out with a capacity of DKK 5.5bn. In the event  

ment that companies must determine the base capital, which 

of claims in the range DKK 100-175m, retention increases from  

primarily consists of equity minus intangible assets, discount ef-

DKK 100m to DKK 141m. In the event of claims in excess of  

fect and other statutory corrections plus subordinated loan capi-

DKK 175m, the maximum retention is DKK 141m. 

tal in the amount of up to 25% of the Solvency I requirement. 

Standard & Poor’s uses the term ‘Total Adjusted Capital’ (TAC), 

where intangible assets are also deducted from the capital base, 

and where the subordinated loan capital must generally not 

Capital relief

exceed 25% of the total capital. 

DKKm   

Retention 

Capacity 

Capital relief

In 2005, Tryg took out a 20-year subordinated bond loan of 

EUR 150m listed on the London Stock Exchange. In 2009, in 

connection with the acquisition of Moderna, Tryg took out 

a subordinated loan with expiry in 2032 of EUR 65m from 

TryghedsGruppen, which owns 60% of Tryg. Tryg’s total holding 

Catastrophe 

Sideways  
cover 

Building/contents 
(Per risk) 

141 

400 

5,500 

1,212 a)

500 agg. 

50 

Unlimited 

193

a)	 Including	sideways	cover.

of subordinated debt subsequently amounted to approx. EUR 

The	table	shows	capital	relief	for	selected	reinsurance	programmes.

Tryg A/S  |  Annual report 2011  |  41

 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
The capacity is determined through modelling so that it statisti-

pricing in the reinsurance market. Additional cover corres- 

cally would prove insufficient in less than one occasion every 

ponding to the programme in 2010 would largely have  

250 years. In addition, catastrophe hedging has been purchased  

the same price as the additional cover.

for personal injury claims originating from the same event, 

including terrorism. The capacity amounts DKK 1.5bn with  

Financial flexibility

retention of DKK 50m. Terrorist incidents are also covered  

The financial flexibility must take into account strategic assess-

by a national guarantee scheme on the Danish market.

ments and safeguard the scope for additional capital invest-

Reinsurance is also purchased for individual risks, so that  

capital plan, as part of which a test is performed to determine 

retention does not exceed DKK 125m for the first claim and  

the extent to which the capital can support Tryg’s strategy. The 

DKK 50m for subsequent claims.

scope for additional capital investment is described in Tryg’s 

ment. Every year, the strategic assessments are considered in a 

contingency capital plan, which describes measures which can 

The increases in Tryg’s own holdings within catastrophe  

be implemented in the short term in order to improve Tryg’s 

rein surance and individual risks from DKK 100m to DKK 140m 

solvency if it should prove necessary. 

and DKK 125m respectively was approved on the basis of the 

42  |  Annual report 2011  |  Tryg A/S

There is also scope to increase the capital base through the 

Solvency II, the aim is for Tryg to use a partial internal model 

further take out of subordinated loan capital. Compared to the 

in its capital planning, rather than the standard model re-

local Danish solvency rules, the full potential for subordinated 

ferred to above. The partial internal model will thus be based 

loan capital has already been utilised by DKK 848m. Compared 

on the insurance module in Tryg’s current model supplement-

to Standard & Poor’s capital model, the subordinated loan capi-

ed by the other modules (investment, operational risk, etc.) 

tal at the end of 2011 can be increased by approximately DKK 

from the standard model. 

879m after dividends. In addition, there is scope to increase 

the actual capital through capital increases.

In addition to the way in which capital is determined, the 

impending Solvency II rules will alter the authorities’ require-

Solvency II implementation 

ments concerning capital structure. Under Solvency II, the 

During 2011, uncertainty has arisen concerning the implemen-

capital will be subdivided into Tiers (1-3), which indicate the 

tation date for Solvency II, which determines the future solvency 

quality of the company’s capital. It is Tryg’s belief that 73% of 

rules within the insurance area. In many quarters, there is now 

the capital will be approved as Tier 1, 22% as Tier 2, while the 

a belief that early 2014 is the most likely implementation date 

remainder will be classified as Tier 3. Tryg is closely monitoring 

for the Solvency II Directive, which imposes both quantitative 

developments and will include this factor in its deliberations 

and qualitative requirements on insurance companies and will 

when the dividend for the year is determined. 

require extensive revision of existing legislation.

Since 2005, Tryg has been participating in the trial calcula-

   Read more about Tryg’s dividend policy in the 

tions for a standard model under Solvency II. Compared to the 

section The Tryg share on page 65.

current specification of the capital requirement in the stand-

ard model, Tryg had excess cover of DKK 1,865m as of 31 

December 2011. If this calibration of the capital requirements 

is maintained through to Solvency II, it is considered that many 

companies will need to strengthen their capital base in order 

to comply with the new capital requirements. Based on the 

internal capital model, the capital requirement for Tryg will be 

somewhat lower than that according to the standard model. 

Solvency II gives scope to use internal models either fully or 

partially. Tryg’s approach is to use the existing internal model 

for areas where the risk is different from that determined  

using the standard model. Within the area of insurance risk, 

the belief is that Tryg will be able to model its own risk more 

accurately. For example, the standard model does not take  

into account geographic diversification between the Nordic 

countries, which is a significant aspect of Tryg’s Nordic expo-

sure. On the other hand, the existing internal model’s treat-

ment of investment risks is very similar to that of the standard 

Composition of partial capital model

Standard model

Partial model

Internal model

model, which must be viewed in the light of the homogenous 

Insurance risk

Operational risk

Credit risk

investment risk, which is generally secured across national  

borders by effective financial markets. In the future under  

TAC

Market risk

Tryg A/S  |  Annual report 2011  |  43

 
Tryg focuses on employee well-being 
and development, and continuously 
strives to develop as an attractive 
workplace. At the same time, job 
satisfaction is reflected in customer 
satisfaction and retention.

Management

Supervisory Board

Mikael Olufsen a)

Chairman

Born 1943. Joined: 2002. Nationality: Danish.  

Professional board member. Former CEO of  

Toms Chokoladefabrikker A/S. 

Educational background: M.Sc. (Forestry),  

PMD Harvard Business School.  

Chairman: TryghedsGruppen smba, Tryg A/S, Tryg 

Forsikring A/S, Egmont Fonden, Egmont International 

Holding A/S, Ejendomsselskabet Gothersgade 55 ApS, 

Ejendomsselskabet Vognmagersgade 11 ApS, Mala-

plast Co. Ltd and the Danish Rheumatism Association. 

Board member: WWF in Denmark and The  

Denmark-America Foundation. 

Committee memberships: Remuneration  

Committee of Tryg A/S (Chairman). 

Number of shares held: 3,018

Change in portfolio in 2011: 0

Mr Olufsen has experience from managing interna-

tional companies, including strategic development, 

and experience as a board member of Danish and  

international companies. 

Committee memberships: Audit Committee  

Educational background: Economist, engineer.   

of Tryg A/S (Chairman) and Risk Committee of  

Chairman: Sverige Bryggerier AB, East Capital  

Tryg A/S (Chairman). 

Explorer AB, HTC Group AB, Pieno Zvaigzdes AB, 

Number of shares held: 1.500

Svenska Returpack AB, Norrköpings Segelsällskap 

Change in portfolio in 2011: +1.500

and Östkinds Häradsallmänning. 

Mr Nielsen has special skills within the areas of  

Board member: Tryg A/S, Tryg Forsikring A/S  

management, governance, treasury, financial  

and Björk Eklund Group AB.

business and risk management from his former  

Committee memberships: Remuneration  

role as Governor of Danmarks Nationalbank as  

Committee of Tryg A/S, Audit Committee of East  

well as several board positions. 

Capital Explorer AB (Spokesman) and Nomination 

Committee of East Capital Explorer AB (Chairman). 

Number of shares held: 100

Change in portfolio in 2011: 0

Mr Bergqvist has international management and 

board experience in M&A, strategic development, 

marketing, branding and financial management.  

Being a Swedish citizen, Mr Bergqvist has special  

insight into Swedish market conditions.  

Jørn Wendel Andersen a) 

Born 1951. Joined: 2002. Nationality: Danish.

Professional board member. Acting CEO of Trygheds-

Gruppen smba. Former CEO/CFO, Arla Foods amba. 

Educational background: M.Sc. (Business Eco-

nomics), IMD Executive Development Programme  

and Strategy in Action Programme, Leadership  

Assessment – Heidrick & Struggles.   

Chairman: PreviaSundhed A/S and Sahva A/S. 

Christian Brinch b)

Board member: Tryg A/S, Tryg Forsikring A/S,  

Born 1946. Joined: 2007. Nationality: Norwegian.

Nordea Liv & Pension, livsforsikringsselskab A/S, 

Senior Advisor at HitecVision and professional board 

Kærkommen Holding ApS, Kærkommen Hovedstaden 

member. Former President and CEO of Helicopter 

A/S, Kærkommen København ApS, Kærkommen  

Services Group ASA and Executive Vice President  

Vest ApS, KærkommenUdvikling ApS, Health &  

of ABB Norge. 

Fitness Nordic AB, AB Previa and Quick Care A/S.

Educational background: Norway’s naval  

Committee memberships: Audit Committee of 

academy; PMD Harvard Business School.    

Tryg A/S and Risk Committee of Tryg A/S. 

Chairman: Apply Group AS, Tampnet AS, Align AS, 

Number of shares held: 1,078

Change in portfolio in 2011: 0

HV IV Invest Alfa AS, Helicopter Network AS,  

Fortissimo AS, Line Consult AS, Gluteus AS and  

Mr Wendel Andersen has experience in inter- 

Røa Invest AS. 

national management, insurance business, finance, 

Deputy Chairman: Prosafe SE.

Torben Nielsen b)

Deputy Chairman

Born 1947. Joined: 2011. Nationality: Danish.

Professional board member. Assistant Professor,  

Copenhagen Business School. Former Governor,  

Danmarks Nationalbank (Danish Central Bank).

Educational background: Savings bank training, 

Graduate Diplomas in organisation and work  

sociology as well as credit and finance.   

Chairman: Investeringsforeningen Sparinvest,  

Eik bank p/f, Plass Data A/S, VP Lux S.á.r.l.,  

Investe ringsforeningen Sparinvest SICAV,  

Luxembourg and Museerne, Vordingborg. 

Deputy Chairman: Tryg A/S, Tryg Forsikring A/S,  

treasury and risk management.

Paul Bergqvist b) 

VP Securities A/S and Bankernes Kontantservice A/S. 

Born 1946. Joined: 2006. Nationality: Swedish.  

Board member: Nets Holding A/S (formerly PBS), 

Professional board member. Former CEO of  

member of Executive Management at Bombebøssen. 

Carlsberg A/S. 

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Board member: Tryg A/S, Tryg Forsikring A/S,  

Kjell A. Østnes AS, Thor Dahl Management AS  

and Thor Dahl Shipping AS.

Committee memberships: Election Committee  

of Prosafe SE. 

Number of shares held: 500

Change in portfolio in 2011: 0

Mr Brinch has experience in the areas of M&A,  

treasury, communication and business development. 

Being a Norwegian citizen, Mr Brinch has special  

insight into Norwegian market conditions.  

 
Ms Skole has experience from international corpo-

rations, including her work with Coloplast and The 

Maersk Company Ltd., UK. Ms Skole has skills in the 

fields of strategy, financing and communication. 

Jesper Hjulmand a)

Born 1963. Joined: 2010. Nationality: Danish.

CEO of SEAS-NVE A.m.b.a. Former CFO and CEO  

of NVE A.m.b.a. and Budget Manager and Chief  

Accountant of Rockwool A/S. 

Educational background: M.Sc. (Economic and 

Business Administration) and Lieutenant-Colonel  

of the Danish Air Force Reserve.   

Chairman: Danske Energi- og Forsyningsselskabers 

Arbejdsgiverforening (DEA), Energi Danmark A/S, 

ChoosEV A/S and CAT Invest A/S. 

Board member: TryghedsGruppen smba, Tryg A/S, 

Tryg Forsikring A/S, DI General Council, Waoo! A/S 

and Forskerparken CAT A/S.

Committee memberships: Remuneration  

Committee of Tryg A/S, Chairman of Dansk Energi  

Direktørudvalg and Member of Dansk Energi  

Fælles Forum. 

Number of shares held: 1,750

Change in portfolio in 2011: +1,750

From his positions with SEAS-NVE and his former 

work with the Danish Air Force, Mr Hjulmand has  

experience within M&A, strategy, organisational  

development, communication and business  

development.  

Jens Bjerg Sørensen a)

Born 1957. Joined: 2011. Nationality: Danish.

CEO of Aktieselskabet Schouw & Co and Dutch  

Consul. Former CEO of BioMar A/S. 

Educational background: Academy economist 

from Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College, 

Graduate Diplomas in Marketing Management from 

Copenhagen Business School and IEP – Insead  

Executive Programme, from Insead in France.   

Chairman: Dovista A/S. Chairman or Deputy  

Chairman of all Schouw & Co’s own companies. 

Board member: Tryg A/S, Tryg Forsikring A/S, Tryg-

hedsGruppen smba, VKR Holding A/S and Aida A/S

Number of shares held: 118

Change in portfolio in 2011: 0

Mr Sørensen has experience of international  

management and skills in the fields of strategic  

development, finance, M&A and branding. 

a) Dependent board member.

b)  Independent board member,  

see the definition in the corporate 

governance recommendations. 

Bill-Owe Johansson

Elected by the employees

Born 1959. Joined: 2010. Nationality: Swedish. 

Claims Handler at Atlantica/Moderna (Swedish 

branch). Employed in 2002. 

Educational background: Insur. training courses.   

Board member: Tryg A/S and Tryg Forsikring A/S.

Number of shares held: 200

Change in portfolio in 2011: +60

Tina Snejbjerg

Elected by the employees

Born 1962. Joined: 2010. Nationality: Danish.  

Administrative Officer. Employed since 1987. 

Educational background: Insurance training.   

Board member: Tryg A/S and Tryg Forsikring A/S.

Committee memberships: DFL’s general council.

Number of shares held: 86

Change in portfolio in 2011: 0

Lene Skole b)

Rune Torgeir Joensen

Born 1959. Joined: 2010. Nationality: Danish.

Elected by the employees

Executive Vice President, Coloplast A/S.  

Born 1956. Joined: 2008. Nationality: Norwegian. 

Former CFO of The Maersk Company Ltd., UK. 

Project worker with Tryg. Employed since 1984. 

Educational background: The A.P. Møller Group  

Educational background: Printer, market  

Berit Torm

international shipping education, B.Sc. (Finance) and 

economist and HMS advisor.   

Elected by the employees

various international management programmes.   

Board member: Tryg A/S and Tryg Forsikring A/S.

Born 1959. Joined: 2008. Nationality: Danish. Quality 

Board member: Tryg A/S, Tryg Forsikring A/S  

Committee memberships: Audit Committee of 

Insurance Manager with Tryg. Employed since 1985. 

and DFDS A/S.

Tryg A/S, Risk Committee of Tryg A/S and Advisory 

Educational background: LL.M.   

Committee memberships: Audit Committee  

Board of Tryg Norge.

Board member: Tryg A/S and Tryg Forsikring A/S.

of Tryg A/S, Risk Committee of Tryg A/S and  

Number of shares held: 45

Committee memberships: Remuneration Commit-

Audit Committee of DFDS A/S. 

Number of shares held: 410

Change in portfolio in 2011: 0

Change in portfolio in 2011: 0

tee of Tryg A/S and Member of Furesø Local Council.

Number of shares held: 86

Change in portfolio in 2011: 0

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Group Executive Management

From	left	to	right:	Per	Fornander,	Birgitte	Kartman,	Lars	Bonde,	Morten	Hübbe,	Tor	Magne	Lønnum,	Kjerstin	Fyllingen,	Truls	Holm	Olsen

The Group Executive Management handles the day- 
to-day management of Tryg and in addition to the CEO 
consists of the VPs of the business areas, Claims and 
Group Finance. Morten Hübbe, Tor Magne Lønnum and 
Lars Bonde form the Executive Management. 

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COO

CEO

CFO

Lars Bonde
Group Executive Vice President,  

Private, Country Manager  

in Denmark and COO 

Morten Hübbe
CEO/Group CEO

Tor Magne Lønnum
CFO/Group CFO

Born 1972. Employed in 2002. Joined the 

Born 1967. Employed in 2011. Joined the 

Group Executive Management in 2003.

Group Executive Management in 2011.

Born 1965. Employed in 1998. Joined the 

Member of the Executive Management  

Member of the Executive Management  

Group Executive Management in 2006.  

and the Group Executive Management.  

and the Group Executive Management.  

Member of the Executive Management  

and the Group Executive Management.  

Educational background: 

Insurance training, LL.M.     

Board member: 

Educational background: 

B.Sc. (International Business  

Educational background: 

State authorised accountant, Executive 

Administration and Modern Languages),  

Master of Business and Administration,  

M.Sc. (Finance and Accounting) and  

University of Bristol and Ecole Nationale  

management training at Wharton.   

des Ponts et Chaussées.    

The Danish Employers’ Association for the 

Board member: 

Board member: 

Financial Sector and Tjenestemændenes 

Forsikring & Pension (The Danish  

Tryg Garantiforsikring A/S (Chairman)  

Forsikring. 

Insurance Association).

and Thermopylae AS (Chairman).

Number of shares held: 2,954

Number of shares held: 7,090

Number of shares held: 1,700

Change in portfolio in 2011: +1,311

Change in portfolio in 2011: +2,289

Change in portfolio in 2011: +1,700

Other Group Executive Management members

Per Fornander
Group Executive Vice  

Birgitte Kartman
Group Executive Vice  

Kjerstin Fyllingen
Group Executive Vice President, 

Truls Holm Olsen
Group Executive Vice  

President of Sweden  

President, Claims

Commercial and Country  

President, Corporate

and Finland and Country  

Manager Sweden

Born 1960. Employed in 1996. 

Manager Norway

Born 1964. Employed in 1998. 

Joined the Group Executive  

Born 1958. Employed in 2006. 

Joined the Group Executive  

Born 1963. Employed in 2011. 

Management in 2009.   

Joined the Group Executive  

Management in 2009. 

Joined the Group Executive  

Management in 2011.   

Educational background:  

Management in 2006.   

Educational background:  

LL.M.     

Educational background:  

LL.M.     

Educational background: 

Master of Management and  

Marketing DIHM IHM Business 

Board member:

Bachelor in Business Administration 

School in Stockholm.     

Forsikringsakademiet 

at Handelshøyskolen BI.

Board member:  

Tryg Garantiforsikring A/S. 

Number of shares held: 1,607

Change in portfolio in 2011: +988

Number of shares held: 1,100

Change in portfolio in 2011: 

+1,100

Board member: Tryg Almen- 

nyttige Stiftelse (Chairman). Finans-

næringens Hovedorganisation and 

TSS Marine ASA.

Committee memberships:  

Audit Committee of TTS Marine ASA. 

Number of shares held: 3,428

Change in portfolio in 2011: +966

Board member: Tryg Garanti-

forsikring A/S, Energon AS and 

Norsk Naturskadepool.

Number of shares held: 1,017

Change in portfolio in 2011: 

+1,000

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Employees

Tryg focuses on employees’ well-being and development, and 

Performance management 

strives to continuously develop as an attractive workplace. The 

Tryg places considerable emphasis on customer experience. It 

ambition is to be the most attractive workplace in the Nordic 

is therefore crucial that employees have the right skills, attitudes 

financial sector. 

and framework to enable them to perform their jobs in the 

best way possible. To this end, we have implemented a new 

Employee survey 

employee appraisal discussion concept. During the discussion, 

The employees are Tryg’s most important asset in the com-

manager and employee review and evaluate the most important 

pany’s efforts to achieve and adhere to the ultimate vision of 

deliveries from the past year. This evaluation is conducted with 

being the Nordic region’s leading peace-of-mind provider. A 

reference to the results that have been achieved and the way in 

high level of job satisfaction and a perception of well-being help 

which they have been achieved. The right values, attitudes and 

to develop and maintain qualified employees. At the same time, 

conduct are crucial for Tryg to be a peace-of-mind provider. 

employees’ job satisfaction is reflected in customer satisfaction 

and customer retention. 

The discussion also includes a confirmation of targets for the 

Every year, Tryg conducts an employee satisfaction survey in  

the ability of employees to achieve the defined targets and  

next year as well as a development plan, which will support  

order to monitor on an ongoing basis our employees’ evaluation 

to develop skills for future needs.

of Tryg as a workplace. The status survey for 2011 revealed a 

rise in job satisfaction by one index point compared with 2010 

Since 2007, Tryg has worked with Lean, the key elements of 

and two index points higher than other financial companies in 

which are optimisation of processes, increased customer value 

the Nordic region. The parameter ’The physical working environ-

and quality. Work with Lean involves keeping a close eye on  

ment’ saw a significant improvement in all points in the survey. 

defined targets and guaranteeing continuous improvements 

‘The Living House’ project appears to have borne fruit. This 

with the aid of numerous good suggestions received from  

project was launched in 2008, and by 2011 the head offices in 

employees. A new feature developed by Tryg in 2011 is an  

Denmark and Norway had undergone not only a physical change, 

electronic notice board to help the high number of employees 

but also a cultural change. Tryg is a workplace that encourages 

who drive out every day on customer visits. 

activity and creativity, and that generates energy and inspiration. 

In addition to cafe areas, innovation rooms, meeting rooms and 

In 2011, Tryg developed a method of evaluating the effect of 

quiet rooms, all employees have two PC monitors, laptops and 

training activities. Using a goal-oriented questionnaire, the 

wireless Internet, as an element of a mobile, paperless office.  

employee’s knowledge is measured several months after the 

At Tryg, we consider it important that all employees have a 

completion of the training course. This gives us an opportunity 

development plan to continuously develop qualifications and set 

to guarantee the optimal use of our training resources, to  

professional and personal targets. In 2011, 84% had an updated 

conduct follow-ups and to make sure that training is targeted 

development plan compared with 81% in 2010. The results are 

and is only offered to those employees who need it. 

satisfactory, not least in the light of the fact that 2011 was  

characterised by a wide-ranging organisational change at Tryg. 

Manager development – The Journey 2011 

Tryg is reliant on having good managers. The company’s Journey 

Qualification development

(Rejsen) programme seeks to challenge and develop managers 

Qualified motivated employees are Tryg’s most important asset 

and employees as they interact with people from totally differ-

and a prerequisite for achieving our long-term targets. Training, 

ent backgrounds and from cultures other than their own. It is 

development and the sharing of knowledge aim to contribute 

important that our organisation reflects the diversity in society 

to the creation of job satisfaction, well-being and peace of 

around us. We believe that greater diversity is fundamental to 

mind for our employees. Tryg’s employees are therefore offered 

ensuring innovation, more business and the development of 

continuous qualification development.

good solutions.

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In 2011, the programme took five managers and four young 

The reflection room is a measure within the CSR initiative of 

Danes with a non-Danish ethnic background to the Norwegian 

inclusion and diversity at Tryg. Tryg has a targeted approach  

mountains. This interaction with people from a totally different 

to employee diversity work, offering a spacious workplace in 

background in terms of their early years, education, experiences 

which diversity actively contributes to the creation of value.  

and religion forced the managers to work hard to listen, notice, 

At Tryg, we want to make room for faith and religion in every-

reflect, question, challenge, and be open and inclusive. This is 

day life, and to immerse oneself or recharge one’s batteries  

exactly the sort of thing expected of Tryg’s managers, especially  

in meditation and relaxation.

when employees’ skills and resources have to be brought into 

play. Managers develop their abilities to inspire and maintain 

   Read more about the inclusivity in CSR  

 a presence.

Diversity 

on page 61 and at tryg.com > CSR

Nordic Graduate Programme

Tryg values diversity in the workforce. Tryg sees the benefits of 

Tryg’s Nordic Graduate Programme is designed for recent  

having a workforce that stretches beyond the established limits 

graduates from a university or a business school. The pro-

of ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, faith and 

gramme was launched in 2006, with new graduates being 

religion, but at the same time one that is in line with the usual 

recruited every other year.  

requirements of high quality when employing people.

The Graduate Programme runs over 19 months and consists of 

Women in management

an introductory course and three practical placement periods, 

Tryg is committed to bringing women into managerial posi-

each lasting six months. The placements take place in various 

tions. This commitment serves to increase the potential pool 

departments throughout the company, with one period being 

of talented women at all levels by focusing on the recruitment 

spent in administration and one in another Nordic country. This 

process, working with women at the ’pre-manager’ level as 

gives graduates a broad experience and insight into the work-

well as current female managers at all levels within Tryg. To this 

ings of Tryg, and provides a solid foundation for a subsequent 

end, 2011 saw the company’s Supervisory Board set a concrete 

career in the company. During the process, there is an oppor-

target to increase the total number of women in management 

tunity to take part in various courses in areas such as insurance 

by 2% by 2013.

studies, negotiation and presentation techniques, and project 

In January 2012, Tryg signed the ‘Charter for more women 

management.  

in management’. We support the charter, one of the aims of 

Tryg’s graduates have different educational backgrounds and 

which is to guarantee men and women equal managerial career 

nationalities. This diversity creates an interesting discussion 

opportunities and to launch concrete, measurable initiatives in 

forum with opportunities to highlight problems from different 

companies to increase the proportion of women in managerial 

perspectives. 

roles at all levels.

   Find out more about diversity at Tryg  

Programme at tryg.com > Careers >  

in Corporate Governance on page 53.

Nordic Graduate Programme

   Read more about our Nordic Graduate  

Reflection room

Tryg places great emphasis on the well-being of employees,  

and during a hectic day there may be a need to reflect on the 

events of the day, to pray, to meditate or to have a little peace 

and quiet. The reflection rooms in Ballerup and Bergen provide 

an opportunity for this. 

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Corporate governance

The Corporate Governance Committee published new  

Every year, the Supervisory Board proposes a dividend payment 

recommendations for corporate governance in 2010. In 2011, 

and a possible share buy back. In 2010, the Annual General  

the Committee added another recommendation on diversity.  

Meeting mandated the Supervisory Board to allow Tryg to acquire 

The Supervisory Board believes that Tryg is complying with all  

its own shares within 10% of the share capital up to 14 April 

recommendations, except point 5.10.2, as most members of  

2015. In the light of the financial result for 2010, no share  

the board committees cannot be considered to be independent.  

buy back programme was executed in 2011. 

See page 59 for an explanation of this deviation.  

Annual general meeting

   A complete copy of the Statutory report on  

Tryg holds its annual general meeting each year before the end of 

corporate governance with respect to each  

April. The Supervisory Board convenes the annual general meeting 

individual recommendation can be downloaded 

in accordance with the Danish Companies Act and the company’s 

from tryg.com > Download 

Articles of Association, giving not less than three weeks’ notice, 

by way of a company announcement and at tryg.com. Share-

Dialogue between Tryg and its shareholders  

holders also have the opportunity to receive the notice by post, 

Tryg issues regular press releases and company announce-

electronically or to download it from tryg.com. The notice contains 

ments, and publishes annual and interim reports, which are 

relevant information about the time and venue, as well as an 

available on tryg.com. Tryg issues regular IR newsletters about 

agenda, which as a minimum includes the following items:

current topics to shareholders and other stakeholders, and 

every quarter updates Tryg’s expectations for the future. This 

• 

  Report of the Supervisory Board on the activities of the  

material enables all stakeholders to get a reasonable impression 

company during the past financial year

of Tryg’s position and performance. The financial Group state-

• 

  Presentation of the annual report for approval, including  

ments are prepared in accordance with IFRS, and all company 

determination of the Supervisory Board’s remuneration  

announcements and financial statements are published in  

and discharge from liability of the Supervisory Board and  

Danish and English. At tryg.com, stakeholders have the option 

the Executive Management  

to order printed annual reports and to subscribe to news via  

• 

  Decision on the use of any surplus or coverage of any  

e-mail and RSS feeds. Tryg has a number of in-house guidelines 

loss in accordance with the approved annual report 

to ensure that disclosures of price-sensitive information are 

made in accordance with the stock exchange rules of ethics.

Investor Relations maintains regular contact with equity analysts 

and investors. The Executive Management and Investor Relations 

• 

• 

• 

• 

  Any proposals from the Supervisory Board or from shareholders

  Election of members to the Supervisory Board

  Appointment of auditor

  Any other business 

also organise investor meetings, teleconferences and webcasts, 

All shareholders are urged to attend the annual general meeting. 

and participate in conferences in Denmark and abroad. The 

The annual general meeting is also webcasted, enabling stake-

Supervisory Board is regularly informed of the dialogue with 

holders to view the annual general meeting at tryg.com both 

investors and other stakeholders. 

during and after the meeting. Shareholders may propose items 

to be included in the agenda of the annual general meeting, and 

Capital and share structure

may ask questions at the actual meeting. Shareholders may vote 

The Supervisory Board ensures that Tryg’s capital structure is in 

in person at the annual general meeting, vote by post, or appoint 

line with the needs of Tryg and its shareholders, and that the 

the Supervisory Board or a third party as their proxy. The proxy 

capital structure is compliant with the requirements applicable 

form and form for voting by post will be available at tryg.com on 

to Tryg as a financial undertaking. Tryg has adopted a capital 

28 March 2012. 

plan and a contingency capital plan that are reviewed each year 

by the Supervisory Board. 

The Supervisory Board has resolved that annual general meet-

ings will be held by physical attendance, as the Supervisory Board 

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Download 
Statutory report on  
corporate governance

emphasises the oral dialogue with shareholders. The Supervisory 

ensures that the required skills and financial resources are avail-

Board and the Group Executive Management will participate in an-

able for Tryg to achieve the strategic targets. The framework is 

nual general meetings where possible, and this has a high priority. 

discussed at the Supervisory Board’s annual strategy seminar 

Takeover bids

The Supervisory Board intends to consider any public takeover 

and budget meeting. The Supervisory Board specifies its activi-

ties in the company’s rules of procedure and annual cycle. 

bid as prescribed by legislation and, depending on the nature of 

Diversity at management levels

such bid, to convene an extraordinary general meeting of share-

Every year, the Supervisory Board discusses the company’s 

holders in accordance with applicable rules.

activities to guarantee diversity at management levels. Tryg 

places great emphasis on diversity at management levels, and in 

Stakeholders and Tryg’s corporate social responsibility

January 2012 the company signed the ‘Charter for more women 

Identification of stakeholders is an integral part of the strategy 

in management’. Tryg supports the charter, the aims of which 

review at the Supervisory Board’s annual strategy seminar, which 

include guaranteeing that men and women have equal career 

always focuses on investors, customers, society and employees. 

opportunities. Tryg launches concrete, measurable initiatives in 

Furthermore, the Supervisory Board receives regular reports about 

the business to increase the proportion of women in manage-

Tryg’s largest investors and employee and customer satisfaction. 

ment at all levels. Tryg has produced an action plan for this, the 

aim of which is to guarantee equal opportunities for qualified 

The Supervisory Board has adopted a number of policies for 

men and women in access to managerial positions. The number 

Tryg, which describe Tryg’s relationships with various stakehold-

of women at management level in 2011 was 37.5%. The Super-

ers. Tryg places an emphasis on social responsibility, and Tryg’s 

visory Board sets concrete targets to secure diversity. In 2011, 

CSR strategy is described in the CSR policy. Tryg also has an 

the Supervisory Board confirmed an objective to increase the 

Investor Relations policy and a Communication policy. 

total number of women in management by 2% by 2013. 

    See the Investor Relations policy at tryg.com > 

     The action plan is available at  

Investor > IR contacts > IR policy

tryg.com > CSR

    See the Communication policy at tryg.com > 

Press > Communication policy

Rules of procedure 

    See the CSR policy at tryg.com > CSR >  

CSR strategy > CSR policy

The Supervisory Board performs an annual review of and if nec-

essary updates the rules of procedure for the Supervisory Board 

and the Executive Management with guidelines and instructions 

describing reporting requirements and requirements for com-

Tasks and responsibilities of the Supervisory Board 

munication with the Executive Management.

The Supervisory Board performs overall strategic management 

and makes sure that there is a sound organisation of the com-

The financial legislation governing Tryg also defines require-

pany, and also performs financial control of Tryg. In this work, 

ments with respect to reporting by the Executive Management 

the Supervisory Board uses targets and limit management based 

to the Supervisory Board on developments in the most impor-

on regular and systematic consideration of strategies and risks. 

tant areas of activity.

The Executive Management reports to the Supervisory Board on 

strategies and action plans, market developments and Tryg’s 

The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of  

performance, funding issues, capital resources and special risks. 

the Supervisory Board

The Supervisory Board holds an annual strategy seminar to 

The Supervisory Board is headed by its Chairman and Deputy 

define and/or adjust the Group’s strategy. The Supervisory Board 

Chairman. The Deputy Chairman will act in the Chairman’s absence 

cooperates with the Executive Management to ensure follow-up 

and in general serves as a discussion partner for the Chairman.

on and development of Tryg’s strategy. The Supervisory Board 

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The tasks of the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman are defined 

Prior to the election of new members, the Supervisory Board 

in the rules of procedure for the Supervisory Board. The tasks of 

prepares a description of the candidates’ background, director-

the Chairman of the Supervisory Board include chairing and as-

ships, professional qualifications and experience. A balanced 

sessing the work of the Supervisory Board, organising, conven-

distribution with respect to, among other things, age, gender 

ing and chairing Board meetings and being in charge of collabo-

and nationality is sought in the composition of the Supervisory 

ration with the Executive Management. The Chairman also acts 

Board, and the need for integrating new talent is considered. 

as spokesman for the Supervisory Board for external purposes. 

When taking up office, new Supervisory Board members are 

The Chairman holds preparatory meetings with the Executive 

given an introduction to Tryg.

Management before all meetings of the Supervisory Board. The 

Chairman and the Deputy Chairman also plan the future compo-

    The CVs and descriptions of skills of the Super-

sition of the Supervisory Board. 

visory Board are available in the section Super-

visory Board on pages 46-47 and at tryg.com> 

According to the rules of procedure for the Supervisory Board, 

Governance > Management > Supervisory board

no Board member may perform work for Tryg without a prior 

decision to that effect by the Supervisory Board. Furthermore, 

Skills of the Supervisory Board members 

such tasks must be of a one-off nature. 

The Supervisory Board performs an annual self-assessment 

of the Supervisory Board’s work and its members’ skills to 

Composition and organisation of the Supervisory Board 

assess whether the Supervisory Board has the required skills, 

The Supervisory Board performs an annual assessment of the 

or whether the skills and expertise of its members need to be 

skills required for the Supervisory Board to perform its duties 

updated in any respects. 

in the best possible way. Tryg focuses on skills in the fields of 

financial operations, IT, marketing and management. The de-

Number of Supervisory Board members

scription of skills is available at tryg.com and is included in the 

The Supervisory Board comprises 12 members, and the Supervi-

notice of the annual general meeting. 

sory Board deems the number of members adequate to ensure 

a constructive debate, sufficient diversification and an efficient 

The Articles of Association provide that the Chairman of the 

decision-making process. 

Supervisory Board of TryghedsGruppen smba should also act as 

Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Tryg A/S. Furthermore, 

The Supervisory Board discusses the number of Supervisory Board 

the Supervisory Board of TryghedsGruppen smba elects three 

members each year when preparing the annual general meeting. 

members to the Supervisory Board of Tryg A/S from among the 

members of TryghedsGruppen smba’s Supervisory Board. The 

Independence of the Supervisory Board

Supervisory Board includes members from Denmark, Sweden 

Eight members of the Supervisory Board are elected by the 

and Norway and has three female members, including two 

shareholders at the annual general meeting for a term of one 

female employee representatives.

year. Of the eight members elected at the annual general meet-

ing, four are independent, cf. recommendation 5.4.1 in Recom-

New Supervisory Board members 

mendations for Corporate Governance. 

The process of selecting new Supervisory Board members is 

formal, comprehensive and transparent for the Board members. 

The section Supervisory Board on page 46 and at tryg.com 

The Nomination Committee selects new candidates for the four 

describes which Supervisory Board members are considered to 

Board posts, which are not selected from members of Trygheds-

be independent members. This is also described in the notice of 

Gruppen’s Supervisory Board, and presents a recommendation 

the annual general meeting.

of the selection of candidates for the Supervisory Board. 

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Supervisory Board members elected by employees

Term of office

Under the Danish Companies Act, employees are entitled to 

Board members elected by the shareholders at the annual general 

elect a number of representatives to the Supervisory Board, 

meeting are elected for terms of one year. See page 46 for when 

equal to half the number of other members at the time em-

the Supervisory Board members joined the Board, were re-elected 

ployee elections are held. Tryg has agreed with the Tryg’s staff 

and when their term expires in the section Supervisory Board. 

organisations that two Supervisory Board members are elected 

from employees in Denmark, one member from employees in 

Board committees

Norway, and one member from employees in Sweden/Finland. 

Tryg’s Supervisory Board has set up an Audit Committee, a Remu-

The next regular election of the four employee representatives 

neration Committee, a Risk committee and a Nomination Committee. 

will be held in 2012. Pursuant to legislation, employee repre-

sentatives have the same rights, obligations and responsibilities 

Tryg publishes the terms of reference for the Board committees 

as the other Supervisory Board members.

at tryg.com. Information about the Board committees includes 

descriptions of members, meeting frequency, responsibilities and 

Meeting frequency 

the activities of the committee during the year. Furthermore, 

The Supervisory Board holds at least seven annual meetings and 

the special qualifications of each Supervisory Board member are 

an annual strategy seminar to discuss and define strategies and 

described separately at tryg.com. 

goals for the years ahead. In 2011, the Supervisory Board held 

seven Board meetings and the annual strategy seminar. The 

Two out of four members of the Audit Committee and the  

Supervisory Board discusses the Supervisory Board’s tasks on a 

Risk Committee, including the chairman of the committees, are 

regular basis, and no later than at the last meeting of the year, 

independent. One out of four members of the Remuneration 

it schedules the meetings and work for the coming year.

Committee is independent, and one out of two members of  

the Nomination Committee is independent. 

Number of other directorships

The Supervisory Board and the individual Board members deem 

Board committee members are elected primarily on the basis of 

that each member has adequate time and resources to perform 

their special skills that are considered by the Supervisory Board 

their office as a Supervisory Board member of Tryg in a satisfac-

to be most important. It is also considered important to involve 

tory manner. The Board members’ position, directorships and 

the employee representatives in the committees. The committees 

holding of Tryg shares and changes in portfolios can be found 

work exclusively on the preparation of matters for decisions by 

in the Board members’ CVs.

the full Supervisory Board. 

    The CVs can be found in the section Supervisory  

Audit Committee

Board and at tryg.com > Governance > Manage-

In 2006, Tryg set up an Audit Committee for Tryg A/S. The framework 

ment > Supervisory Board

of the Audit Committee’s work is defined in its terms of reference. 

Retirement age

The committee consists of four members and is led by an inde-

To ensure replacement on the Supervisory Board, members 

pendent Board member, who is at the same time the Deputy 

elected by the shareholders may hold office for a maximum  

Chairman of the Supervisory Board. Torben Nielsen was appointed 

of nine years. Furthermore, members of the Supervisory Board 

Chairman of the Audit Committee of Tryg A/S in 2011. The mem-

must retire at the first annual general meeting in the year  

bers of the Audit Committee have knowledge and experience of 

following their 70th birthday. 

financial conditions as well as accounting and audit experience in 

   The ages of the individual Supervisory Board 

Committee consists of Lene Skole (independent), Jørn Wendel 

members are described in the section Super-

Andersen and Rune Joensen (employee representative). The Audit 

visory Board and at tryg.com > Governance > 

Committee held four meetings in 2011, reporting to the Supervi-

publicly listed companies. In addition to Torben Nielsen, the Audit 

Management > Supervisory Board

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sory Board on a regular basis. The Audit Committee performed an 

Remuneration Committee

evaluation of the previous year’s work in August 2011. 

The Remuneration Committee carries out preparatory work on 

    The Audit Committee’s work in 2011 is described 

Supervisory Board, the Group Executive Management and signifi-

behalf of the Supervisory Board relating to remuneration for the 

in the terms of reference, which can be down-

cant risk takers.

loaded at tryg.com > Governance > Management > 

Supervisory board > Board committees

    The Remuneration Committee’s work is described 

Risk Committee

in the terms of reference at tryg.com >  

Governance > Management > Supervisory board > 

Tryg set up a Risk Committee in 2010 in accordance with the 

Board committees

Supervisory Board’s rules of procedure. The purpose of the Risk 

Committee is to support the Supervisory Board in its work and 

The Remuneration Committee consists of four members. The 

supervision of asset management and risk management. The  

Chairman of the Supervisory Board is Chairman of the Remunera-

ultimate responsibility rests with the Supervisory Board, while  

tion Committee. Furthermore, the committee must be represented 

the Risk Committee monitors the risk management environment 

by at least one member of TryghedsGruppen’s Supervisory Board 

as well as associated processes.

and at least one independent Board member. The committee has 

The committee consists of four members and is led by an independ-

members are elected primarily on the basis of their special skills 

ent Board member, who is at the same time the Deputy Chairman 

that are considered by the Supervisory Board to be most impor-

of the Supervisory Board. In addition to Torben Nielsen (Chairman, 

tant. It is also considered important that an employee representa-

independent), the Risk Committee consists of Lene Skole (independ-

tive is included in the Remuneration Committee.  

one independent member at the present time. Board committee 

ent), Jørn Wendel Andersen (dependent) and Rune Joensen (em-

ployee representative). The committee held four meetings in 2011.

The Remuneration Committee held four meetings in 2011. The 

    The committee’s work is described in the terms 

policy. The members of the Remuneration Committee are Mikael 

of reference at tryg.com > Governance > Manage-

Olufsen (Chairman), Jesper Hjulmand, Paul Bergqvist (independ-

ment > Supervisory board > Board committees

ent) and Berit Torm (employee representative). 

Remuneration Committee’s work is based on Tryg’s remuneration 

Nomination Committee

Evaluation of the work of the Supervisory Board  

In accordance with the Supervisory Board’s rules of procedure, 

and the Executive Management 

Tryg has set up a Nomination Committee. The purpose of the 

The Supervisory Board has defined an evaluation procedure for 

Nomination Committee is primarily tasked with ensuring the  

assessing the composition of the Supervisory Board and the work 

correct composition and size of the Executive Management and 

and results of the Supervisory Board and its individual members.

the Supervisory Board. The committee consists of the Chairman, 

Mikael Olufsen (Chairman) and Deputy Chairman Torben Nielsen 

The Chairman is in charge of the evaluation and holds assessment 

(independent). The committee holds meetings as needed,  

interviews with each member of the Supervisory Board at the be-

however, at least two meetings each year. 

ginning of the year, according to an agenda agreed in advance by 

the Supervisory Board. The outcome is discussed at the first Board 

    The Nomination Committee’s work is described in 

meeting of the year. 

the terms of reference at tryg.com > Governance 

> Management > Supervisory board > Board com-

The Supervisory Board carries out an annual evaluation of the 

mittees

work and results of the Executive Management in accordance with 

clearly defined criteria determined in advance and of cooperation 

between the Supervisory Board and the Executive Management. 

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The Supervisory Board also reviews and approves the rules  

Remuneration of the Supervisory Board

of procedure of the Supervisory Board and the Executive  

Members of Tryg’s Supervisory Board receive a fixed fee and are not 

Management each year to ensure they are aligned with  

part of any form of incentive or severance programme. The Board 

Tryg’s requirements.  

members’ remuneration (basic fee) is fixed on the basis of trends 

in a peer group, taking into account Board members’ required skills, 

Management’s remuneration 

efforts and the scope of the Board’s work, including the number of 

Tryg has adopted a policy for remuneration of the Supervisory 

meetings. The Chairman of the Supervisory Board receives a triple 

Board and the Executive Management, including general guide-

basic fee and the Deputy Chairman receives a double basic fee. The 

lines for incentive pay. The remuneration policy was adopted by 

Supervisory Board is not part of any pension scheme. 

the Supervisory Board in February 2011 and approved by the 

annual general meeting on 14 April 2011.

Remuneration of the Executive Management

Members of the Executive Management are employed under 

The Chairman of the Supervisory Board reports on Tryg’s remu-

service contracts, and all terms of their remuneration are fixed by 

neration policy each year in connection with the presentation of 

the Supervisory Board. The Supervisory Board defines the remu-

the annual report at the annual general meeting. The Superviso-

neration of the Executive Management on an annual basis. There 

ry Board’s proposal for remuneration to the Supervisory Board of 

is an annual review based on the requirements for attracting and 

Tryg for the current financial year is also submitted for approval 

retaining the best qualified Executive Management members. 

by the shareholders at the annual general meeting of each year. 

The fixed salary must be competitive and appropriate for the 

market in order to provide correct, sufficient motivation for the 

The remuneration policy also covers employees of Tryg whose 

Director to do his or her best in order to achieve the company’s 

activities have a significant influence on Tryg’s risk profile, 

defined targets. The Excutive Management’s remuneration con-

known as risk takers, as well as employees in control functions 

sists of fixed salary, pension and a variable salary. Variable salary 

such as compliance and internal audit. 

constitutes only a limited part of overall remuneration. The Su-

     See the remuneration policy at tryg.com >  

ed with a variable salary of up to 10% of the fixed basic salary 

Governance > Remuneration

including pension at the time of allocation at a corresponding 

current value. The Supervisory Board has decided that the vari-

pervisory Board can decide that the fixed salary be supplement-

Total remuneration of the Supervisory Board in 2011

DKK  

Mikael Olufsen 
Torben Nielsen a) 
Jørn Wendel Andersen 
Christian Brinch  
Jens Bjerg Sørensen a)  
Paul Bergqvist 
Jesper Hjulmand 
Lene Skole  
Tina Snejbjerg 
Bill-Owe Johansson 
Rune Torgeir Joensen 
Berit Torm  

Bodil Nyboe Andersen b) 
John R. Frederiksen b) 

Audit Remuneration
Committee 

Committee 

Fee 

900,000 
428,958 
300,000 
300,000 
213,308 
300,000 
300,000 
300,000 
300,000 
300,000 
300,000 
300,000 

172,638 
86,662 

160,000 
150,000 

150,000 

150,000 

65,000 

103,125 

68,750 
53,334 

68,750 

15,417 

Total

1,003,125
588,958
450,000
300,000
213,308
368,750
353,334
450,000
300,000
300,000
450,000
368,750

237,638
102,079

a)	 	Elected	on	the	annual	general	meeting	on	14	April	2011.		

b)	

	Withdrew	from	the	Supervisory	Board	on	the	annual	general	meeting	on	14	April	2011.	

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Total remuneration of the Executive Management in 2011

DKK  

Basic salary 

Pension 

Car 

Total salary 

Matching
shares
value 

Total 

Morten Hübbe 
Tor Magne Lønnum (Employed 1 Sep. 2011) 
Lars Bonde 

7,203,342 
1,557,868 
3,853,286 

1,800,835 
  222,863 
  963,322 

255,000 
51,095 
255,000 

9,259,178 
1,831,826 
5,071,608 

700,000 
400,000 
400,000 

9,959,178
2,231,826
5,471,608

Stine Bosse (Resigned 31 January 2011) 

7,586,572 

1,547,070 

148,750 

9,282,392 

0 

9,282,392

Furthermore,	the	members	of	the	Executive	Management	received	a	bonus	from	2010:	Morten	Hübbe	DKK	637,000,	Lars	Bonde	DKK	463,834	and	Stine	Bosse	DKK	1,031,380.	

a)	 On	the	time	of	allocation.	

able salary consists of a matching shares programme. Four years 

The going concern assumption

after a Director’s purchase of a subsequently defined number 

When discussing and adopting the annual report for 2011, the 

of shares, the Director is allocated a corresponding number of 

Supervisory Board considers whether the financial statements have 

free shares in Tryg. The allocation of matching shares at the 

been prepared on the assumption that the business is a going 

time of allocation is not dependent on results. The purpose of 

concern, including assumptions and uncertainties. 

the matching shares programme is partly to make sure that the 

Director is retained, and partly to secure a joint financial interest 

Risk management and internal control 

between the Director and the company’s shareholders.

Being an insurance business, Tryg is subject to the risk manage-

ment requirements of the Danish Financial Business Act. The 

      Read more about the matching shares pro-

Supervisory Board uses policies to define the framework for risk 

gramme in the remuneration policy at tryg.com > 

management in Tryg in the areas of insurance risk, investment 

Governance > Remuneration     

risk and operational risk, as well as IT security. These frameworks 

then result in guidelines for Tryg’s risk management. A Risk Man-

Some members of the Executive Management still have  

agement Committee comprising the Group CEO, Group CFO and 

unexercised stock options, which were allocated under a  

Group CRO monitors the risk management environment.

previously adopted stock option programme. Please refer to  

note 6 on page 98 for further details. 

Tryg performs an annual risk identification process, mapping 

insurance risk and other risks related to the achievement of 

Retention and severance schemes 

Tryg’s strategy or which may have a potential substantial impact 

Each member of the Executive Management is entitled to 12 

on Tryg’s financial position. In this process, identified risks are re-

months’ notice of termination and to 12 months’ severance pay. 

corded and quantified. Risk identification is included in the annual 

However, the Group CEO is entitled to 12 months’ notice and to 

risk report to the Supervisory Board. Quantification of the risks 

18 months’ severance pay plus pension contributions during the 

identified is included in the statement of the individual solvency 

same period.

requirement that the Supervisory Board considers every quarter.

Each member of the Executive Management has 25% of basic 

In 2011, Tryg performed an assessment of the company’s risk 

salary paid into a pension scheme. Group CFO Tor Magne Løn-

and solvency (Own Risk and Solvency Assessment, also known as 

num, however, receives a defined benefit pension, which was 

‘ORSA’) as a preparation for future requirements for insurance com-

calculated at DKK 222,863 in 2011. The calculation is based on 

panies under EU law. The purpose of the ORSA is to prepare the risk 

an actuarial assumption of the current value of the expected 

management process by means ensuring that insurance companies 

pension benefits. The current value is calculated on the basis of, 

are proactive in managing risk and solvency. 

among other things, expectations of future salary and interest 

trends, date of retirement and mortality. 

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The Executive Management reports to the Supervisory Board on 

Audit

the Group’s risk management work. The overall responsibility for 

The Supervisory Board ensures that the Group is monitored 

the Group’s internal controls and risk management systems rests 

by competent and independent auditors. The Group’s internal 

with the Supervisory Board and the Executive Management. The 

auditor participates in all Board meetings. The external auditors 

Supervisory Board and the Executive Management approve and 

participate in the annual Board meeting at which the annual 

monitor Tryg’s general policies and guidelines, procedures and 

report is presented. 

controls of significant risk areas, and receive reports on trends in 

these areas as well as on application of the defined frameworks. 

Each year, the annual general meeting appoints external auditors 

The status of compliance with this is reported to the Supervisory 

recommended by the Supervisory Board. In connection with the 

Board on an annual basis. Any non-compliance with limits and 

Supervisory Board’s review of the annual report, it discusses the 

guidelines are reported to the Supervisory Board if they occur. 

accounting policies and other issues. The results of the audit 

The Supervisory Board’s Risk Committee monitors the company’s 

are discussed at the Audit Committee and at Supervisory Board 

work on risk management and control on an ongoing basis and 

meetings for the purpose of assessing the auditors’ observations 

reports on this quarterly to the Supervisory Board.

and conclusions. The internal and external auditors’ long-form 

In connection with major acquisitions, a general risk analysis is 

performed, and the significant business procedures and internal 

The audit agreement and associated auditors’ fee are agreed 

controls are reviewed. The Executive Management has estab-

between the Supervisory Board and the auditors on the basis of 

lished a formal Group reporting process, which comprises monthly 

a recommendation from the Audit Committee. The Audit Commit-

reporting, including budget reporting and deviation reporting. 

tee reviews the limits for the external auditors’ performance of 

reports are reviewed by the Supervisory Board.   

Tryg publishes interim accounts on a quarterly basis. Tryg’s inter-

non-audit services each year.  

nal control systems are based on clear organisational structures 

and guidelines, general IT controls and segregation of functions, 

In at least one Audit Committee meeting each year, the internal 

which are supervised by the internal auditors.

and external auditors have a discussion without the presence of 

Whistleblowing scheme

any matters that need to be reported to the Supervisory Board. 

the Executive Management. The Audit Committee will deal with 

In October 2011, Tryg set up an Ethical Hotline, which is managed 

by an external partner, Global Compliance. This allows employees, 

Internal audit

customers or business partners to report any serious breaches or 

Tryg has set up an internal audit department in compliance with 

suspicions of such. Reporting takes place in confidence to the Chair-

the Danish Financial Business Act. The internal audit department 

man of the Audit Committee and Tryg’s internal Audit Manager. 

regularly reviews the quality of Tryg’s internal control systems and 

     Read more about Tryg’s Ethical Hotline  

performing and reporting the audit work to the Supervisory Board. 

business procedures. The department is responsible for planning, 

at tryg.com > Governance > Ethical Hotline    

Deviations and explanations

Openness about risk management 

The Supervisory Board considers that Tryg is following the 

Risk management is an integral part of Tryg’s business opera-

recommendations for corporate governance apart from point 

tions. Tryg continuously seeks to minimise the risk of unnecessary 

5.10.2, as most members of the Board committees cannot be 

losses in order to optimise returns relative to the Tryg’s capital. 

considered to be independent. Board committee members are 

     Read more about Tryg’s risk management in the 

considered by the Supervisory Board to be most important.  

section Capital management and risk management 

It is also considered important to involve employee representa-

and in the Risk Management Report at tryg.com > 

tives in the committees. 

elected primarily on the basis of their special skills that are  

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Corporate Social Responsibility – CSR

At Tryg, CSR is integrated into the business. This means that in 

A new initiative involves our measuring the volume of our waste 

all of our activities, we strive to unite sound business activities 

with the role of a good coporate citizen. It is quite natural for us 

to assume responsibility for our stakeholders. Through our CSR 

initiatives, we focus on socially responsible solutions for customers, 

suppliers, employees, investors and society in general. 

We formulate our responsibility with reference to the Global 

Compact principles in four general areas: Climate, Prevention, 

as well as the CO2 emissions associated with disposal, including 
incineration and recycling of our sorted waste.

Tryg saved DKK 11m in air transport in 2011 
and achieved a 20% CO2 reduction from 2007 
to 2011.

Inclusion and Well-being.

Objective

   Read Tryg’s CSR policy at  

tryg.com > CSR 

Our target for 2012 is to achieve a total CO2 reduction of 18% 
compared with 2007.

Prevention

Climate

Claims reduction has a positive effect, not only for our customers and 

It is decisive for Tryg to create and promote sustainable solutions 

investors, but also for society as a whole. Prevention must simultane-

that deal with climate-related challenges that our customers  

ously enhance customers’ perceived peace of mind and reduce costs 

continue to experience. As a peace-of-mind provider, we offer 

by means of avoiding and limiting claims. Prevention must not only 

products and advice that help to prevent climate- and environment-

enhance customer loyalty, but also contribute to making Tryg a more 

related claims and reduce vulnerability when claims have occurred. 

attractive peace-of-mind provider for potential customers.

It is also important for us that we reduce our own CO2 emissions. 
In 2011, Tryg’s total CO2 emissions were 6,036 tonnes. This is a 
reduction of 1.101 tonnes from 2010, corresponding to 15%.  

As a peace-of-mind provider, we therefore offer advice on effec-

tive claims reduction in connection with: climate-related challenges 

Our biggest reduction was in air travel, 417 tonnes.  

such as snow, rain and storms, and also the prevention of claims 

   Read more about our climate accounts and  

in cases involving personal injury we also work actively to limit the 

initiatives in the climate area at tryg.com > CSR 

course of illness by means of treating injuries quickly and effec-

after fires, in association with building projects and in traffic, and 

Sold environmental insurances and reports

CO2 Emissions 

Pcs.

1,400

1,200

1,000

800

600

400

200

0

Environmental 
insurance

Environmental 
reports

Electric car 
insurance

Tonnes

3,000

2,500

2,000

1,500

1,000

500

0

Electricity 

Natural gasa)

Heating oil

Air travel 

Car

2010

2011

2010

2011

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a)	 	Tryg	went	from	natural	gas	to	district	heating	in	2011.	

 
tively. Our work includes practical advice to private, commercial 

dialogue with customers on prevention, including such means as 

and corporate customers in the form of general information, 

a number of seminars and more advice in 2012, and Tryg also 

personal contact and in seminars and presentations. 

wants to work more on the implementation of a conceptualisa-

We use the insight that we gain from contact with customers in 

new kinds of risks to develop our business. We are also happy 

Inclusion

tion of peace of mind.

to share the knowledge we gain with authorities and research 

We work in a targeted way to create an inclusive society that  

institutions. In 2011, we participated as a partner in a number of 

is open to diversity. This is an approach that is commonplace  

conferences and dialogues on the handling of cloudbursts, and 

in the Nordic countries, and likewise in Tryg. Tryg is therefore 

contributed DKK 1.1m to research into a new visualisation tech-

constantly launching new initiatives that ensure diversity among 

nology that can help home owners to avoid climate-related claims.

our employees and promote equal opportunity for all, regardless 

   Read more about our preventive work at  

religion. This contributes to innovation and development of  

tryg.com > CSR 

products and solutions that are attractive to our customers.

of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, faith or 

Night Owls and lifebuoys 

As of 31 December 2011, there were 373 active groups of ’Night 

Owls’ in Norway. With about 50 people in each group, this cor-

responds to just under 19,000 volunteers in 2011. The red and 

3.7% of Tryg’s emloyees have  
a non-western background.

white lifebuoy has become a symbol of reassurance in the Nordic 

Objectives

countries. In addition to the more than 33,000 lifebuoys that cur-

In 2012, Tryg’s new action plan for women in management  

rently hang along the Norwegian coast, a further 300 lifebuoys 

was implemented, including mentoring programmes for female 

were set up along the coast of south west Finland during 2011.  

managerial talents and a target of 2% more women in man-

Objectives

agement. Tryg wants to continue to maintain a focus on the 

recruitment of employees with a non-western background, and 

In 2012, Tryg will extend its preventive initiative at both the 

is making special efforts to make Tryg accessible for employees 

strategic and the practical level. Tryg aims to maintain a closer 

with disabilities. 

Waste

Kg.

200,000

160,000

120,000

80,000

40,000

0

Paper waste

Corrugated 
cardboard

Biowastea)

Other

Denmark

Norway 

Composition of employees 

Number 

2,000

1,600

1,200

800

400

0

Men

Women 

Age
17-39 
year

Age
40-54 
year

Age
55-70 
year

Non-
western 
background a)

Flexible
job

a)	 Only	calculated	in	Norway.	

a)	 	Non-western	background	estimated	by	Statistics	Denmark.	

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Well-being

with our suppliers, we make sure that compliance with Tryg’s CSR 

Tryg wants to contribute to greater well-being for our employees, 

standards is maintained. Tryg has been including a CSR clause in 

and we actively work to promote quality of life and create a healthy, 

our contracts for many years, requiring compliance with Global 

safe working environment. This results in improved well-being and 

Compact and environmental standards. In 2011, this initiative was 

reduces levels of sick leave. It is crucial that our products help im-

extended to include a programme that requires suppliers to draw 

prove the welfare of our customers in the Nordic countries. For ex-

up an action plan and produce an annual report on their CSR work. 

ample, we have instituted a programme of initiatives aimed at young 

people, seeking to create an understanding that insurance is a key 

This requirement includes targets and reporting on CO2 reductions, 
protection of human rights and employees’ rights, as well as anti-

element of a responsible life. This is part of our social responsibility 

corruption and supplier management. 

and supports Tryg’s position as a leading peace-of-mind provider. 

   Read more about our measures to promote  

connection with new contracts in the area of cars. A new partnership 

well-being at tryg.com > CSR 

agreement with the caravan workshops that repair claims for Tryg’s 

The CSR in procurement programme was introduced in 2011 in  

Objectives

customers was thus extended to incorporate CSR requirements. Cor-

responding CSR requirements were introduced into indirect purchases 

In 2012, we will continue to focus on our employees’ health and 

and IT procurement. Tryg organised 22 workshops during the year, at 

access to sporting activities. In 2011, Tryg extended the partner-

which the CSR programme was introduced to suppliers. 

ship with the Youth Town in Rødovre. This means that in 2011 

we held 75 ‘Get to Grips with Finances’ courses, 30 more than 

Objectives

in 2010. The target is that 82 classes will complete the course 

The target for 2012 is to cover all new contracts under market-

before the end of 2012. 

ing, consultancy services and cleaning, and to convert earlier CSR 

clauses of the car area on an ongoing basis to a requirement of 

CSR in procurement

suppliers to participate in CSR in the procurement programme.

At Tryg, we make demands of ourselves and our business part-

ners when it comes to responsible, sustainable solutions for our 

   The annual report and tryg.com/csr comprise Tryg’s 

customers. Through CSR in procurement, Tryg contributes to the 

COP report in compliance with UN Global Compact 

development of healthy, robust companies that benefit society in 

and comprise Tryg’s CSR reporting in compliance 

financial, social and environmental terms. By engaging in dialogue 

with the Danish Financial Statement Act, section 99a. 

Motor procurement

IT procurement

24

2
1

Percent

73

Car, covered by 

CSR clause

Mobile home DK, 

covered by 

CSR programme

Roadside assistance NO, 

covered by CSR 

programme

Others, not covered 

by CSR clause

20

Percent

80

IT consultants, 

covered by 

CSR clause

IT license, not 

covered by 

CSR clause 

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The Tryg share

Financial calendar 2012

19 April 2012 at 14:00 CET 

20 April 2012 

25 April 2012 

14 Maj 2012 after 17:00 CET 

14 August 2012 after 17:00 CET 

Annual general meeting 2012 

Tryg shares trade ex-dividend 

Payment of dividend 

Interim report for Q1 2012 

Interim report for H1 2012 

7 November 2012 after 17:00 CET 

Interim report for Q1-Q3 2012

Tryg emphasises openness, transparency and accommodation 

Share price performance in 2011

of stakeholder information requirements, thereby providing 

The Tryg share closed at a price of DKK 257.5 in 2010 and DKK 319 

investors, equity analysts and other stakeholders with a good 

in 2011. Including a dividend of DKK 4, the share rose by 25% during 

basis for forming an accurate picture of the Group’s financial 

2011. Measured excluding dividends, the share performance in 2011 

position, its performance and its opportunities and risks.  

was the best of the twenty shares in the OMX C20 index that had 

The Group’s Investor Relations department strives to maintain  

an average yield of -15% in 2011. The index of insurance shares in 

a high level of information by

Europe, the STOXX Euro Insurance Index, fell by 14% in 2011. The 

• 

 being available and proactive, and answering queries from 

lence in the financial markets, which generated increased demand 

investors and other stakeholders as promptly as possible,

for insurance shares, which are regarded as stable investments.

Tryg share’s performance in 2011 was characterised by the turbu-

• 

 having in-depth insight into and knowledge of Tryg as well 

as relevant external trends,

Trading in the Tryg share 

• 

 preparing plain and relevant written communication and 

Nasdaq OMX Copenhagen continues to be the primary exchange for 

presentation material,

trading in the Tryg share. The share is, however, increasingly being 

• 

 having a website that is relevant to professional and  

traded on alternative exchanges and trading platforms (known as 

private investors alike.

MTFs) and OTC (over-the-counter). The total annual turnover at 

Nasdaq OMX Copenhagen fell from 44 million in 2010 to 33 million 

Information that may influence the pricing of Tryg shares is 

in 2011. But at the same time there was an increase in trading of 

published in accordance with the rules applicable to the distribu-

the Tryg share on the alternative trading platforms, which now ac-

tion of news in the EU. As the Tryg share is listed at Nasdaq OMX 

counts for a notable proportion of trading in the Tryg share.

Copenhagen, new information is published there in accordance 

with the current rules. Tryg.com is updated simultaneously with 

the publication of new information. Information is also distributed 

directly to the London Stock Exchange, the press, equity analysts, 

investors and other stakeholders. All financial information may be 

downloaded at tryg.com/ Investor, where stakeholders may also 

order annual reports and subscribe to news and RSS feeds. 

In accordance with the recommendations issued by Nasdaq 

OMX Copenhagen, Tryg does not comment on financial results 

or expectations four weeks before the publication of financial 

reports.

Turnover in the Tryg share

2011 
 (’000 shares) 

Market 
share 2011 

Market
share 2010

Nasdaq OMX 
Chi-X 
BATS  
Turqoise 
Burgundy 
Other 

Total 

33,074 
3,278 
1,467 
875 
30 
8,979 

47,704 

68% 
7% 
3% 
2% 
0% 
20% 

72%
4%
1%
1%
0%
22%

Tryg A/S  |  Annual report 2011  |  63

 
     
 
     
 
Capital and dividend

DKKm   

Profit for the year 
Cash dividends  
Cash dividend per share (DKK) 
Cash payout ratio 
Total buy back 
Buy back per share (DKK) 
Total distribution per share (DKK) 
Total distribution 
Total payout ratio 

Buffer to ’A-’ level (%) 

2007 

2,266 
1,156 
17 
5% 
1,405 
21 
38 
2,561 
113% 

5.0% 

2008 

2009 

2010 

2011a)

846 
442 
6.5 
52% 
0 
0 
6.5 
442 
52% 

16.0% 

2,008 
991 
15.5 
49% 
799b) 
12.5 
28 
1,790 
89% 

7.7% 

593 
256 
4 
43% 
0 
0 
4 
256 
43% 

5.2% 

1,140
 400
6.52
35%
0
0
6.52
400
35%

5.1%

a)	 Dividend	proposed	by	the	Supervisory	Board	for	approval	on	the	annual	general	meeting.

b)		 The	share	buy	back	programme	was	based	on	the	profit	for	2009,	amounted	to	DKK	799m	and	was	initiated	on	16	April	2010	with	completion	on	7	February	2011.

Share capital and ownership

Dividend policy

Tryg has a total share capital of DKK 1,532,902,575, comprising a 

The dividend is determined on the basis of Tryg’s profit distribu-

single class of share (61,316,103 shares of DKK 25 nominal value 

tion policy. Tryg intends to pursue a risk-based, transparent 

each), and all shares rank pari passu. The principal shareholder, 

policy for asset management, and thus also for dividend distri-

TryghedsGruppen smba, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark, holds 60% of  

bution. At 31 December, a capital requirement was determined 

the issued shares. TryghedsGruppen is the only shareholder with 

based on Standard & Poor’s model, corresponding to the level 

ownership of more than 5%. TryghedsGruppen invests in Nordic  

of an ’A-’ rating plus a buffer of 5% as a minimum. Surplus  

companies in the field of peace of mind and healthcare, and 

capital is distributed as a combination of cash dividend and 

provides support to charitable activities. As of 31 December 2011, 

share buyback. The relationship between cash dividend and 

there was a free float of 40% of the shares, divided among 27,194 

share buy back is determined by the Supervisory Board. 

registered shareholders. The 200 largest shareholders held 71% of 

the free float. At 31 December 2011, Tryg held 942,834 of its own 

shares, corresponding to 1.54% of the share capital.

Equities by geography

At 31 December 2011

1

6

8

12

Percent

73

Denmark

UK

USA

Nordic

Other

Shareholders

At 31 December 2011

12

Percent

17

11

60

TryghedsGruppen

Large Danish 
shareholders a)

Large international 
shareholders a)

Small shareholders

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a)		 Shareholders	with	more	than	10,000	shares.	

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividend for the 2011 financial year 

The company’s website is available in Danish and English, 

In accordance with Standard & Poor’s capital model, the capital 

and is continuously updated and developed, making it an 

requirement is DKK 10,097m, while TAC (before dividend) is DKK 

important means of keeping interested investors informed 

11,012m. With earnings in 2011 of DKK 1,140m, The Supervi-

about Tryg’s performance. In 2011, Tryg’s Investor Relations 

sory Board proposes to distribute DKK 400m in the form of a 

department issued an IR newsletter about the Norwegian pool 

cash dividend, equivalent to DKK 6.52 per share. 

scheme for natural claims. The newsletter was issued when 

On the basis of the annual results 2011, Tryg has decided not 

to create a better understanding of factors of importance to 

to initiate a share buy back programme in 2012. 

Tryg’s performance.

deemed appropriate and deals with topical issues in order 

Dialogue with investors

Annual general meeting 

The Executive Management and Investor Relations meet with 

Tryg holds the annual general meeting on 19 April 2012 at 

institutional investors and equity analysts each quarter after the 

14:00 at Falkoner Centret, Falkoner Allé 9, 2000 Frederiksberg, 

publication of financial statements. In 2011, Tryg held around 250 

Denmark. The notice will be advertised in the daily press in 

investor meetings and participated in nine investor conferences. 

March 2012 and will be sent to shareholders who so request. 

Tryg also participated in events for private shareholders in Den-

The annual general meeting will also be announced at tryg.

mark. The Group’s performance is followed by 24 equity analysts, 

com. Shareholders who are unable to attend the annual gener-

nine of whom are based in London. At tryg.com it is possible to 

al meeting can follow it live via a webcast at tryg.com.

monitor the equity analysts’ recommendations of the Tryg share. 

Company announcements published in 2011

Date 

No. a) 

Company announcement  

11.01.2011 

12.01.2011 

27.01.2011 

08.02.2011 

09.02.2011 

09.02.2011 

14.02.2011 

01.03.2011 

17.03.2011 

24.03.2011 

14.04.2011 

11.05.2011 

16.05.2011 

14.06.2011 

11.08.2011 

17.08.2011 

09.11.2011 

3 

4 

7 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

17 

18 

19 

20 

21 

22 

23 

Stine Bosse resigns 

Tryg appoints new Group CEO 

Bodil Nyboe Andersen leaves Tryg’s Supervisory Board 

Tryg ends share buy back programme 

Annual report 2010 

Fourth quarter 2010 report 

Tryg AGM 

New IR Director at Tryg 

Notice of the annual general meeting 

TryghedsGruppen’s candidates for Tryg’s Supervisory Board 

Resolutions from Tryg’s AGM 

First quarter 2011 report 

Tryg employs new CFO and changes the organisation 

Tryg capital reduction 

Tryg financial calendar 2012 

Q2 and H1 report 2011 

Q1-Q3 report 2011 

a)	 	After	implementing	the	share	buy	back	programme	on	16	April	2010,	Tryg	issued	a	company	announcement	on	the	weekly	share	buy	backs	each	week		

until	8	February	2011.	

Tryg A/S  |  Annual report 2011  |  65

Tryg’s Group financial statements  
are prepared in accordance with  
IFRS and published in Danish  
and English.

Contents – Accounts

Accounts 2011 

Note   Tryg Group

  Statement by the Supervisory Board and the Executive Management 

Independent auditor’s reports 

  CSR report 
  Financial highlights and key ratios 

Income statement 

  Statement of comprehensive income  
  Statement of financial position 
  Statement of changes in equity 
  Statement of cash flows 

1  Risk management 
2  Operating segments 
2  Geographical segments 
2   Technical result, net of reinsurance, by line of business 
3  Earned premiums, net of reinsurance 
4  Technical interest, net of reinsurance 
5  Claims incurred, net of reinsurance 
6 
7   Interest and dividends 
8   Value adjustment 
9  Tax 

Insurance operating expenses, net of reinsurance 

Intangible assets 

Investment property 
Investments in associates 

  10  Profit/loss on discontinued and divested business 
  11 
  12  Property, plant and equipment 
  13 
  14 
  15  Total financial assets 
  16  Reinsurer’s share 
  17  Current tax 
  18  Shareholders’ equity 
  19  Capital adequacy 
  20  Subordinate loan capital 
  21  Provisions for claims 
  22  Pensions and similar obligations 
  23  Deferred tax 
  24  Other provisions 
  25  Debt to credit institutions 
  26  Debt relating to unsettled fund trading and repos 
  27  Earnings per share 
  28  Contractual obligations, contingent liabilities and collateral 
  29  Related parties 
  30  Financial highlights 
  31  Accounting policies 

Tryg A/S (Parent company) 
Income statement (parent company) 

  Statement of financial position (parent company) 
  Statement of changes in equity (parent company) 
  Notes (parent company) 

  Fourth quarter of 2011
  Fourth quarter of 2011 | Quarterly outline 
  Fourth quarter of 2011 | Geographical segments 

  Other key figures 
  Glossary 

  Disclaimer 
  Group chart 

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Statement by the Supervisory Board  
and the Executive Management

The Supervisory Board and the Executive Management have to-

and the parent company’s assets, liabilities and financial posi-

day considered and adopted the annual report for 2011 of Tryg 

tion at 31 December 2011 and of the results of the Group’s 

A/S and the Tryg Group.

and the parent company’s operations and the cash flows of the 

Group for the financial year 1 January – 31 December 2011. 

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in 

accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards 

Furthermore, in our opinion the Management’s report gives a 

as adopted by the EU, and the financial statements of the par-

true and fair view of developments in the activities and financial 

ent company have been prepared in accordance with the Danish 

position of the Group and the parent company, the results for 

Financial Business Act. In addition, the annual report has been 

the year and of the Group’s and the parent company’s financial 

presented in accordance with additional Danish disclosure re-

position in general and describes significant risk and uncertainty 

quirements for the annual reports of listed financial enterprises.

factors that may affect the Group and the parent company. 

In our opinion, the accounting policies applied are appropriate, 

We recommend that the annual report be adopted by the share-

and the annual report gives a true and fair view of the Group’s 

holders at the annual general meeting

Ballerup, 8 February 2012
Executive Management

Morten Hübbe 

Group CEO 

Supervisory Board

Tor Magne Lønnum  

Group CFO  

Lars Bonde

Group Executive Vice President

Mikael Olufsen 

Chairman 

Torben Nielsen 

Deputy Chairman 

Jørn Wendel Andersen

Paul Bergqvist  

Christian Brinch 

Jesper Hjulmand

Lene Skole 

Jens Bjerg Sørensen 

Rune Torgeir Joensen

Bill-Owe Johansson 

Tina Snejbjerg 

Berit Torm

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Independent auditor’s reports

To the shareholders of Tryg A/S

financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those 

Report on the consolidated financial statements and parent 

risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant 

financial statements. We have audited the consolidated and parent 

to the entity’s preparation of consolidated and parent financial 

financial statements of Tryg A/S for the financial year 1 January  

statements that give a true and fair view in order to design audit 

to 31 December 2011, page 71-143, which comprise the income 

procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the 

statement, statement of comprehensive income, balance sheet, 

purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s 

statement ‘of changes in equity and notes, including the ac-

internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness 

counting policies, for the Group as well as for the Parent, and 

of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting 

the consolidated cash flow statement. The consolidated financial 

estimates made by Management, as well as the overall presentation 

statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial 

of the consolidated and parent financial statements. We believe that 

Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU and the parent financial 

the audit evidence is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for 

statements are prepared in accordance with the Danish Financial 

our audit opinion. Our audit has not resulted in any qualification.

Business Act. In addition, the consolidated and parent financial 

statements are prepared in accordance with Danish disclosure 

Opinion

requirements for listed financial services companies.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements give a true and 

fair view of the Group’s financial position at 31 December 2011, 

Management’s responsibility for the consolidated  

and of the results of its operations and cash flows for the financial 

financial statements and parent financial statements

year 1 January to 31 December 2011 in accordance with Interna-

Management is responsible for the preparation of consolidated 

tional Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU and Dan-

financial statements that give a true and fair view in accordance 

ish disclosure requirements for listed financial services companies.

with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the 

Moreover, in our opinion, the parent financial statements give a 

EU and Danish disclosure requirements for listed financial services 

true and fair view of the Parent’s financial position at 31 December 

companies as well as for the preparation of parent financial state-

2011, and of the results of its operations for the financial year  

ments that give a true and fair view in accordance with the Danish 

1 January to 31 December 2011 in accordance with the Danish  

Financial Business Act and Danish disclosure requirements for listed 

Financial Business Act and Danish disclosure requirements for 

financial services companies, and for such internal control as Man-

listed financial services companies.

agement determines is necessary to enable the preparation and fair 

presentation of consolidated and parent financial statements that 

Statement on the management commentary

are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Pursuant to the Danish Financial Business Act, we have read the 

management commentary. We have not performed any further 

Auditor’s responsibility

procedures in addition to the audit of the consolidated and parent 

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the consolidated and 

financial statements. On this basis, it is our opinion that the in-

parent financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our 

formation provided in the management commentary is consistent 

audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and 

with the consolidated and parent financial statements. 

additional requirements under Danish audit regulation. This requires 

that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform  

the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the con-

Ballerup, 8 February 2012
Deloitte

solidated and parent financial statements are free from material  

Statsautoriseret Revisionsaktieselskab

misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain  

audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consoli-

dated and parent financial statements. The procedures selected 

depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of 

Lars Kronow 

Lone Møller Olsen 

the risks of material misstatements of the consolidated and parent 

State Authorised Public Accountant 

State Authorised Public Accountant

Tryg A/S  |  Annual report 2011  |  69

CSR report

To the Management of TRYG A/S

We believe that our work provides an appropriate basis  

We have reviewed TRYG A/S’ CSR data for 2011 which are 

for us to conclude with a limited level of assurance on the  

evident from the annual report, pages 60-62. The CSR data 

subject matter. Such an assurance engagement provides  

for 2011 are the responsibility of and have been approved by 

less assurance than an audit.

Management. Our responsibility is to draw a conclusion based 

on our review.

Conclusion

We have based our review on best practice and applicable 

causes us to conclude that TRYG’s CSR data for 2011 do not 

standards for issuing an independent auditor’s report on CSR 

comply with the reporting practice stated and have not been 

data, including ISAE 3000, ”Assurance Engage-ments other than 

appropriately presented.

Based on our work, nothing has come to our attention which 

Audits or Reviews of Historical Financial Information”, issued 

by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board. 

The objective and scope of the engagement were agreed with 

Ballerup, 8 February 2012

Management.

Based on an assessment of materiality and risks, our work in-

Statsautoriseret Revisionsaktieselskab

Deloitte

cluded analytical pro-cedures and interviews as well as a review 

on a sample basis of evidence supporting the subject matter. 

We have compared the CSR data with the Company’s reporting 

practice as can be seen on tryg.com/CSR/xxx. Additionally, we 

Lars Kronow 

Preben Johan Sørensen

have made a general comparison with the presentation of the 

State Authorised  

State Authorised

CSR data in the annual report.     

Public Accountant 

Public Accountant  (CSR)

70  |  Annual report 2011  |  Tryg A/S

Financial highlights and key ratios

DKKm   

2007 

2008 

2009  

2010 

2011

Gross premiums earned 
Gross claims incurred 
Total insurance operating expenses 
Profit/loss on gross business 

Profit/loss on ceded business 
Technical interest, net of reinsurance 

Technical result 
Return on investments after technical interest 
Other income and expenses 

Profit/loss for the year before tax 
Tax   

Profit/loss for the year, continuing business 
Profit/loss on discontinued and divested business after tax a) 

Profit/loss for the period 

Run-off gains/losses, net of reinsurance 

Balance sheet 
Total provisions for insurance contracts 
Total reinsurers’ share of provisions for insurance contracts 
Total shareholders’ equity 
Total assets 

Key ratios 
Gross claims ratio 
Business ceded as a percentage of gross premiums 
Claims ratio, net of ceded business 
Gross expense ratio 

Combined ratio 

Gross expense ratio without adjustment 
Operating ratio 
Return on equity after tax (%) 
Relative run-off gains/losses 
Number of full-time employees, end of period 
Solvency ratio 

Share performance 
Earnings per share – continuing business of DKK 25 
Net asset value per share (DKK) 
Dividend per share (DKK) 
Price Earnings 
Number of shares, end of period (1,000) 

16,262 
-10,448 
-2,730 
3,084 

-553 
494 

3,025 
340 
-51 

3,314 
-893 

2,421 
-155 

2,266 

792 

26,969 
1,587 
9,975 
43,830 

64.2 
3.4 
67.6 
16.8 

84.4 

16.8 
81.9 
22.8 
4.2 
3,788 
81 

35.8 
147.5 
17.00 
10.8 
67,638 

16,976 
-11,473 
-2,964 
2,539 

-598 
491 

2,432 
-988 
-49 

1,395 
-513 

882 
-36 

846 

800 

25,228 
1,036 
8,209 
38,445 

67.6 
3.5 
71.1 
17.1 

88.2 

17.5 
86.1 
9.3 
4.1 
4,065 
100 

13.3 
127.5 
6.50 
24.7 
64,378 

17,862 
-12,882 
-3,056 
1,924 

-520 
158 

1,562 
1,086 
-38 

2,610 
-625 

1,985 
23 

2,008 

683 

29,042 
1,320 
9,631 
44,740 

72.1 
2.9 
75.0 
17.2 

92.2 

17.1 
91.3 
22.5 
3.6 
4,310 
97 

31.3 
152.3 
15.50 
11.0 
63,228 

19,475 
-15,617 
-3,304 
554 

-313 
134 

375 
570 
-4 

941 
-265 

676 
-83 

593 

824 

32,031 
1,588 
8,458 
50,591 

80.2 
1.6 
81.8 
17.0 

98.8 

17.0 
98.1 
6.6 
3.9 
4,291 
125 

10.8 
139.5 
4.00 
23.8 
60,634 

20,572
-16,299
-3,430
843

507
184

1,534
66
-31

1,569
-455

1,114
26

1,140

944

34,257
2,067
9,007
53,221

79.2
-2.5
76.7
16.8

93.5

16.7
92.6
13.1
4.0
4,318
112

18.4
149.2
6.52
17.3
60,373

The	gross	expense	ratio	without	adjustment	is	calculated	as	the	ratio	of	actual	gross	insurance	operating	expenses	to	earned	gross	premiums.	Other	key	ratios	are		

calculated	in	accordance	with	‘’Recommendations	&	Financial	Ratios	2010’’	issued	by	the	Danish	Society	of	Financial	Analysts.	The	adjustment,	which	is	made	pursuant	

to	the	Danish	Financial	Supervisory	Authority’s	and	the	Danish	Society	of	Financial	Analysts’	definition	of	expense	ratio	and	combined	ratio,	involves	the	addition	of		

a	calculated	expense	(rent)	concerning	owner-occupied	property	based	on	a	calculated	market	rent	and	the	deduction	of	actual	depreciation	and	operating	costs		

on	owner-occupied	property.

a)	 	Profit/loss	on	discontinued	and	divested	business	after	tax	includes	Marine	Hull	insurance.	Comparative	figures	are	restated	to	reflect	Marine	Hull	insurance.	

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Income statement

DKKm   

 Notes  General insurance 

  Gross premiums written 

Ceded insurance premiums 
Change in provisions for unearned premiums 
Change in reinsurers’ share of provisions for unearned premiums   

3   Earned premiums, net of reinsurance 

4   Technical interest, net of reinsurance 

Claims paid 

  Reinsurance recoveries 

Change in provisions for claims 
Change in the reinsurers’ share of provisions for claims 

5   Claims incurred, net of reinsurance 

  Bonus and premium rebates 

  Acquisition costs 
  Administrative expenses 

  Acquisition costs and administrative expenses 

Commission and profit commission from the reinsurers 

6  

Insurance operating expenses, net of reinsurance 

2   Technical result 

  14  

Investment activities 
Income from associates 
Income from investment properties 
Interest income and dividends 

7  
8   Value adjustment 
Interest expenses 
7  
Investment management charges 

  Total return on investment activities 

4  

Interest on insurance provisions 

  Total return on investment activities after technical interest 

  Other income 
  Other expenses 

  Profit/loss before tax 

9   Tax 

  Profit/loss on continuing business 

  10   Profit/loss on discontinued and divested business  

  Profit/loss for the year 

  27   Earnings per share – continuing business of DKK 25 

Earnings per share of DKK 25 

  Diluted earnings per share of DKK 25 

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2010 

2011

19,939 
-1,054 
-382 
47 

20,822
-1,124
-102
45

18,550 

19,641

134 

184

-14,809 
391 
-808 
211 

-15,693
1,142
-606
355

-15,015 

-14,802

-82 

-148

-2,406 
-898 

-3,304 
92 

-2,461
-969

-3,430
89

-3,212 

-3,341

375 

1,534

-5 
128 
1,133 
238 
-96 
-76 

1,322 

-752 

570 

162 
-166 

941 
-265 

676 

-83 

593 

10.8 
9.5 
9.5 

1
117
1,260
-255
-113
-92

918

-852

66

136
-167

1,569
-455

1,114

26

1,140

18.4
18.9
18.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Statement of comprehensive income

DKKm   

  Profit for the year 

  Other comprehensive income 
Change in equalisation provision 

  Revaluation of owner-occupied properties for the year 

Tax on owner-occupied properties for the year 
Exchange rate adjustment of foreign entities for the year 
  Hedging of currency exposure in foreign entities for the year 

Tax on hedging of currency exposure in foreign entities for the year 

  Deferred tax on provision for contingency funds   
  Actuarial gains/losses on defined benefit pension plans 

Tax on actuarial gains/losses on defined benefit pension plans 

  Other comprehensive income 

2010 

2011

593 

1,140

1 
19 
-5 
330 
-328 
82 
68 
-228 
63 

2 

0
20
-6
29
-27
7
-22
-399
111

-287

  Total comprehensive income 

595 

853

Tryg A/S  |  Annual report 2011  |  73

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Statement of financial position

DKKm   

Notes  Assets 
  11  

Intangible assets 

  Operating equipment 
  Owner-occupied property 
  Assets under construction 

  12   Total property, plant and equipment 

  13  

Investment property 

  14  

Investments in associates 

  Total investments in associates 

Equity investments 

  Unit trust units 
  Bonds 
  Deposits in credit institutions 
  Derivative financial instruments 

  Total other financial investment assets 

  15   Total investment assets 

  16   Reinsurers’ share of provisions for unearned premiums 
  21   Reinsurers’ share of provisions for claims 

  16   Total reinsurers’ share of provisions for insurance contracts 

  Receivables from policyholders 

Total receivables in relation to direct insurance contracts 

  Receivables from insurance enterprises 
  Receivables from subsidiaries 
  Other receivables 

  15   Total receivables 

  17   Current tax assets 
  23   Deferred tax assets 
  15   Cash in hand and at bank 

  Total other assets 

  Accrued interest and rent earned 
  Other prepayments and accrued income 

  Total prepayments and accrued income 

2010 

2011

968 

952

118 
1,385 
353 

1,856 

102
1,745
10

1,857

2,158 

2,199

13 

13 

184 
2,268 
34,621 
2,755 
298 

14

14

187
2,378
38,400
1,635
651

40,126 

43,251

42,297 

45,464

154 
1,434 

1,588 

1,110 

1,110 
211 
0 
601 

192
1,875

2,067

1,158

1,158
317
1
189

1,922 

1,665

196 
104 
857 

1,157 

609 
194 

803 

93
0
402

495

497
224

721

  Total assets 

50,591 

53,221

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Statement of financial position

DKKm   

Notes  Liabilities 
  18   Shareholders’ equity 

  20   Subordinated loan capital 

Provisions for unearned premiums 

  21   Provisions for claims 

Provisions for bonuses and premium rebates 

  Total provisions for insurance contracts 

  22   Pensions and similar obligations 
  23   Deferred tax liability 
  24   Other provisions 

  Total provisions 

  Debt related to direct insurance 
  Debt related to reinsurance 

  25   Debt to credit institutions 
  26   Debt relating to unsettled fund trading and repos  
  15   Derivative financial instruments 
  17   Current tax liabilities 

  Other debt 

  Total debt 

  Accruals and deferred income 

  Total liabilities and equity 

1   Risk management 

  19   Capital adequacy 
  27   Earnings per share 
  28   Contractual obligations, contingent liabilities and collateral 
  29   Related parties 
  30   Financial highlights 
  31   Accounting policies 

2010 

2011

8,458 

9,007

1,591 

1,589

6,819 
24,883 
329 

6,932
26,941
384

32,031 

34,257

671 
1,387 
1 

2,059 

419 
187 
30 
3,947 
376 
106 
1,030 

1,026
1,191
11

2,228

410
191
11
4,161
35
260
740

6,095 

5,808

357 

332

50,591 

53,221

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Statement of changes in equity

DKKm   

Share 
capital 

  Revalua- 

Reserve 
for 
tion-  exchange 
rate adj. 

reserves 

Equali- 
sation- 
reserve 

Other  Retained  Proposed 
reserves  earnings  dividents 

Total

Shareholders’ equity at 31 Dec. 2009 

1,598 

14 

-2 

58 

950 

6,022 

991 

9,631

2010 
Profit for the year 
Change in equalisation provision 
Revaluation of owner-occupied properties 
Exchange rate adjustment  
of foreign entities 
Hedge of foreign currency risk  
in foreign entities 
Actuarial gains and losses  
on pension obligation 
Tax on equity entries 

Total comprehensive income 

Dividend paid 
Dividend own shares 
Purchase of own shares 
Exercise of share options 
Issue of share options 

Total equity entries in 2010 

0 

0 

Shareholders’ equity at 31 Dec. 2010 

1,598 

2011 
Profit for the period 
Revaluation of owner-occupied properties 
Exchange rate adjustment  
of foreign entities 
Hedge of foreign currency risk  
in foreign entities 
Actuarial gains and losses  
on pension obligation 
Tax on equity entries 

Total comprehensive income 

Nullification of own shares 
Dividend paid 
Dividend own shares 
Purchase of own shares 
Exercise of share options 
Issue of share options 

0 

-65 

19 

-5 

14 

14 

28 

20 

-6 

14 

128 

209 

256 

1 

330 

-328 

82 

84 

1 

128 

256 

-991 

-228 
131 

112 

14 
-816 
9 
16 

593
1
19

330

-328

-228
208

595

-991
14
-816
9
16

84 

82 

1 

59 

128 

-665 

-735 

-1,173

1,078 

5,357 

256 

8,458

76 

664 

400 

30 

-27 

7 

10 

0 

76 

-1 

-399 
89 

353 

65 

14 
-91 
15 
14 

400 

-256 

1,140
20

29

-27

-399
90

853

0
-256
14
-91
15
14

549

9,007

Total equity entries in 2011  

-65 

Shareholders’ equity at 31 Dec. 2011 

1,533 

14 

42 

10 

92 

0 

59 

76 

370 

1,154 

5,727 

144 

400 

Proposed dividend per share DKK 6.52 (in 2010 DKK 4.00). 
Dividend per share is calculated as the total dividend proposed by the Supervisory Board after the end of the financial year divided by the  
number of shares, year end 61,316,103. The dividend is not paid until approved by the shareholders at the annual general meeting. Tryg  
Forsikring A/S’ Norwegian branch, has in its branch financial statements included provisions for contingency funds in the amount of DKK 2,430m 
(in 2010 DKK 2,887m). Tryg Forsikring A/S’ Swedish branch, has in its branch financial statements included provisions for contingency funds  
in the amount of DKK 144m (in 2010 DKK 143m) . In Tryg Forsikring A/S, these provisions, due to their nature as additional provisions, are  
included in shareholders’ equity (retained earnings), net of deferred tax. Tryg Forsikring A/S’ option to pay dividend to Tryg A/S is influenced  
by this amount. The dividend payment is also affected by a contingency fund provision of DKK 670m, which is included in shareholders’ equity 
in Tryg Forsikring A/S. Tryg Garantiforsikring A/S has a similar contingency amounting to DKK 139m, which is also included in the company’s 
shareholders’ equity. 

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Statement of cash flows

DKKm   

  Cash generated from operations 

Premiums 
Claims paid 
Ceded business 
Expenses 
Change in other payables and other amounts receivable 

  Cash flow from insurance operations 

Interest income 
Interest expenses 
  Dividend received 

Taxes 

  Other items 

  Cash generated from operations, continuing business  

Cash generated from operations, discontinued and divested business 

  Total cash generated from operations  

Investments 

  Acquisition and refurbishment of real property 

Sale of real property 

  Acquisition of equity investments and unit trust units (net) 

Purchase/Sale of bonds (net) 
  Deposits in Credit institutions 

Purchase/sale of operating equipment (net) 
Foreign currency hedging 

Investments, continuing business 

  Total investments 

Funding 
Purchase of own shares 

  Dividend paid 

Change in debt to credit institutions 

Funding, continuing business 

  Total funding 

  Change in cash and cash equivalents, net 

Exchangerate adjustment of cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 

  Change in cash and cash equivalents, gross  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 

  Cash and cash equivalents, end of year 

2010 

2011

19,911 
-14,801 
-552 
-3,172 
-314 

20,619
-15,565
-26
-3,410
92

1,072 

1,710

1,132 
-96 
10 
-482 
-5 

1,631 

-20 

1,611 

-210 
339 
441 
593 
265 
-31 
-328 

1,069 

1,069 

-807 
-991 
-581 

-2,379 

-2,379 

301 
44 

345 

512 

857 

1,386
-109
10
-210
-31

2,756

-179

2,577

-50
2
-191
-3,523
1,125
-18
-27

-2,682

-2,682

-76
-256
-19

-351

-351

-456
1

-455

857

402

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Notes

1  Risk management 

Risk management principles
Risk management is an integral part of Tryg’s business operations. 
Tryg continuously seeks to minimise the risk of unnecessary losses 
in order to optimise returns relative to the capital available in the 
company at any time. This requires the proactive identification and 
control of all significant risks. 

The Supervisory Board defines the acceptable level of risk. Tryg 
wishes to take risks associated with business activities on the con-
dition that they can be managed and can contribute an acceptable 
return on equity. Risk management at Tryg is organised on the ba-
sis of three lines of defence:

1.   Business managers are responsible for the management and 

control of all risks associated with their own activities.

2.   A central risk management function, the actuarial function and 
a compliance function take care of coordinated risk manage-
ment and guarantee the balance between Tryg’s overall risk 
and the capital available.

3.   Internal audit performs an independent assessment of the risk 

environment, etc. for the Supervisory Board.

Risk management environment
For several years, Tryg has worked with risk management and 
modelling of the company’s risks by means of a risk management 
environment. The introduction of Solvency II will make stricter de-
mands on the way in which insurance companies work with and 
control risks, including the Supervisory Board’s involvement in risk 
and asset management. 

The Supervisory Board has overall responsibility for the company’s 
risk management and proactively defines risk inclination and the 
limits for risk management, assessing the total risk and capital re-

quirement within Tryg on an ongoing basis. This is achieved by 
means of policies and guidelines drawn up in accordance with Sec-
tion 71 of the Danish Financial Business Act and by continuously 
taking a view on the calculation of the company’s capital require-
ment. In order to be able to monitor the organisation’s risk man-
agement work closely, the Supervisory Board has appointed a Risk 
Committee with representatives from the Supervisory Board, which 
reviews Tryg’s capital and risk status on a quarterly basis. 

Tryg’s risk management is administered through a risk management 
environment, in which the Risk Management Committee, with repre-
sentatives from the Executive Management, monitors the whole risk 
and asset management process. The areas of underwriting and rein-
surance, provisioning, investment risk as well as operational risk and 
security are administered by corresponding sub-committees. Risk 
management is underpinned by Tryg’s internal capital model. 

The control environment consists of a series of business processes 
that define controls of areas of activity and authorisation levels. To 
support the organisation’s work, a new structure was established 
in 2011, in which risk management activities in the business areas 
are coordinated by decentralised risk managers. Each business 
area will thus have its own risk manager with responsibility for 
matters including risk identification, risk control, event registration, 
contingency plans and compliance. The decentralised risk manag-
ers are there to guarantee close interaction between the business 
and the risk management environment.

Risk management
Every year, Tryg carries out a risk mapping process, which aims to 
identify new risks that cannot be assessed using statistical analy-
ses. These assessments are compiled in Tryg’s risk database and 
form the basis of ongoing risk reporting. Selected risk scenarios 
based on this work are incorporated directly into Tryg’s calculation 
of the necessary capital requirement (Individual Solvency Require-

Lines of defence

Supervisory Board

1st line of defence

2nd line of defence 

3rd line of defence

External audit

• Operational control

• Risk management

• Internal audit

• Business controls

• Actuarial function

• Compliance

Executive Management

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Trygs lines of defense

Bestyrelse

Direktion

1st line of defense

2nd line of defense

3rd line of defense

Ekstern revision

• Operationelle styring

• Risikostyring

• Intern revision

• Forretning kontroller

• Aktuarfunktion

• Compliance

Notes

ment) and in Tryg’s ’Own Risk and Solvency Assessment’ (ORSA).
ORSA is one of the most important elements of compliance with 
the Solvency II regime. The ORSA is a top-down process, owned by 
the Supervisory Board, connecting strategy, risk management and 
capital planning. The most important purpose of the ORSA is that 
the business commits to assessing all risks in the business and de-
cides its associated capital requirement. The result of the ORSA 
should guarantee that over a planning period of three to five years 
there is a reasonable balance between the company’s risk adop-
tion strategy and the capital available to support the strategy.

Description of risk types

Underwriting risk
Underwriting risk is the risk relating to entering into insurance con-
tracts and thus the risk that premiums charged do not adequately 
cover the claims that Tryg is obliged to pay when a claim has oc-
curred. This risk can be assessed and managed based on statistical 
analyses of historical experience within various business sectors. 

The insurance premium must be adequate to cover expected 
claims, but must also comprise a risk premium equal to the return 
on the part of Tryg’s capital that is used to protect against random 
fluctuations. All other things being equal, this means that insur-
ance sectors or areas which, from experience, are subject to major 
fluctuations, must comprise a larger risk premium. 

The figures for Norwegian buildings/contents and liability insur-
ance policies show how there can be major differences in practice 
in the fluctuations observed in different sectors and thus in the 
underwriting risk for the sectors in question. The ongoing assess-
ment of the underwriting risk is based on Tryg’s internal capital 
model, which defines the target premium levels for each part of 

the insurance business. This applies partly when defining and up-
dating tariffs, and partly when individually pricing major agree-
ments for the corporate and partner areas. The underwriting risk is 
also managed by means of ongoing profitability monitoring, busi-
ness processes, acceptance policy, proxies and reinsurance. 

Reinsurance is used to reduce the risk in areas where a special 
need for this exists. The need for reinsurance is assessed on an 
ongoing basis using Tryg’s internal capital model, in which the 
price of purchasing reinsurance is compared with the reduction in 
the capital requirement that can be achieved. In the light of the 
major cloudburst claims in Denmark in 2010 and 2011 and corre-
sponding cloudburst claims in the rest of Europe, Tryg adjusted its 
risk assessment associated with weather-related events upwards 
in 2011. As a consequence of this, in 2011 Tryg purchased what is 
known as lateral cover for combinations of small or medium-sized 
events generating nature-related claims. This covers a total of  
DKK 500m, with an aggregated retention of DKK 400m.  

In the field of buildings and contents insurance, major events in 
2011 were covered by catastrophe reinsurance cover of DKK 5.5bn. 
For gross claims in the range of DKK 100-175m, retention increases 
from DKK 100m to DKK 141m. For gross claims above DKK 175m, 
retention is a maximum of DKK 141m. The primary risk for individual 
events is storms, and the scope of the cover is defined using  
simulation models such that this cover will prove insufficient in 
statistical terms less than once every 250 years. The reinsurance 
programme for catastrophes also covers other disastrous events,  
including terrorist incidents, up to a maximum of DKK 4bn. 

For accident and workers’ compensation policies, Tryg has bought 
reinsurance with retention of DKK 50m and with coverage of up to 
DKK 1.5bn for claims that originate from the same event, including 
terrorism.

Tryg’s risk mangement environment

Supervisory
Board

• Risk appetite

• Capital

• Strategy

• Crisis 
  management

Executive
Manage-
ment
Policies and
guidelines

Risk management environment

Organisation

Risk Management Committee

Business
proceedures

Risk reporting 
Recommen-
dations

Underwriting
Reinsurance
Committee

Provisions
Committee

Investment
Risk 
Committee

Operational
Risk 
Committee

Systematic risk
evaluation

• Risk managers

• Risk
  identification

• Risk 
  management

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Notes

Major risk types

Underwriting risk

The risk related to entering into insurance contracts. The risk that 
claims at the end of an insurance contract deviate significantly 
from our assumptions when pricing at inception of the contract. 

Handled by the Underwriting reinsurance committee

Reserving risk
We make technical provisions at the end of a financial period  
to cover expected future payments for claims already incurred.  
Reserving risk is the risk that future payments deviate signifi-
cantly from our assumptions when making the provisions.
Handled by the Claims reserving committee

Investment risk
The risk that volatility of financial markets impacts the Group’s  
results. Investment risk includes elements such as interest rate 
risk, equity risk, foreign exchange risk and liquidity risk.
Handled by the Investment risk committee

Operational risk
The risk of errors, fraud or failures in internal procedures,  
systems and processes. 
Handled by the Operational risk committee

Strategic risk
The risk of changes to the conditions under which we operate,  
including changed legislation, competition, partnerships or  
market conditions.
Handled by the Risk management committee

Sensitivity analyse

Insurance risk 

DKKm   

Underwriting risk
Effect of 1% change in:
Combined ratio  
(1 percentage point) 
Claim frequency  
(1 percentage point) 
Average claim 
Premium rates  

Provisioning risk
Effect of 1% change in: 
Social inflation 
Annual provision for  
long-tailed sectors
(workers’ compensation,  
motor liability, liability, accident) 

Investment risk

Interest rate market 
Effect of 1% increase in interest curve: 
Impact of interest-bearing securities 
Discounting of provisions for claims 
Net effect of interest rate rise 
Impact of Norwegian pension liability 

Equity market
15% decline in equity market 
Effect of derivatives 

2010 

2011

+/- 191 

+/- 202

+/- 1,761 
+/- 151 
+/- 189 

+/- 1,706
+/- 158
+/- 200

-614  

+/- 706

+/- 36 

+/- 35

-795 
706 
-89 
225 

-290 
37 

-850
889
 39
296

-279
7

Real estate market
15% decline in real estate markets 

-584 

-593

Currency market
15% decline in exposed currency
relative to DKK 
Impact of derivatives 

-655 
647 

-659
629

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Notes

A national guarantee scheme was established in Denmark in 2010 
to cover NBCR (Nuclear Biological Chemical Radioactive) terrorist 
attacks. This scheme involves the State providing a guarantee of 
up to DKK 15bn for the entire Danish market to cover the total 
claim expense over DKK 5bn with reinsurance cover of DKK 4.5bn 
after retention of DKK 500m. Tryg’s share of this will be approxi-
mately DKK 100m, which will be the maximum claim as a conse-
quence of NBCR events.

Reinsurance is also bought for a number of sectors in which experi-
ence has shown that claims vary considerably. The largest single 
risks in our corporate portfolio are in the area of buildings and con-
tents insurance, protected by reinsurance cover of DKK 1.7bn and 
with retention of DKK 50m, but with additional annual retention of 
DKK 75m. Tryg buys facultative reinsurance for buildings and con-
tents risks above this limit. Other sectors covered by reinsurance  
include liability, motor, fish farming and guarantee insurance. 

In the event of a major insurance event covered by the reinsurance 
programme, there may be major receivables from reinsurers and 
thus also a credit risk. This risk is managed through requirements 
to assess the reinsurers’ credit ratings and to spread reinsurance 
across several reinsurers. 

process, particularly for personal injuries. Even once the claim has 
been settled, there is a risk that it will be resumed at a later date, 
triggering further payments.

The size of the provisions for claims is determined both through 
individual assessments and statistical calculations. As of  
31 December 2011, provisions for claims totalled DKK 26.9bn.  
The duration of these provisions, i.e. the average time until these 
amounts are paid out to customers, was 3.5 years as of 31 De-
cember 2011. Most of the provisions for claims relate to personal 
injury claims. These provisions are exposed to changes in wage 
developments, the discount rate, disbursement patterns,  
economic trends, legislation and court decisions. 

The calculation of provisions for claims will always be subject  
to uncertainty. Historically, many insurers have experienced sub-
stantial positive as well as negative impacts on profit (run-off)  
resulting from provisioning risk, and this may also be expected to 
happen in future. Tryg manages the provisioning risk by pursuing a 
provisioning policy that guarantees an updated, uniform process 
for determining provisions at all times. This implies that it is based 
on an underlying model analysis, and that internal control calcula-
tions and evaluations are performed.

Provisioning risk
When the term of insurance expires, insurance risk relates to the 
provisions for claims made to cover future payments of claims al-
ready incurred. When a claim has occurred, there is a certain delay 
before the customer submits a claim. Depending on the complexity 
of the claim, a longer or shorter period of time may pass before 
the size of the claim is finally agreed. This may be a prolonged 

Provisions for claims relating to annuities in Danish workers’  
compensation insurance are discounted using the current market 
rate and simultaneously revalued by the wage inflation rate each 
year. This exposes Tryg to an explicit inflation risk. To hedge this, 
Tryg uses a number of zero coupon inflation swaps in Danish  
kroner, in which Tryg receives a fixed amount in return for payment 
of an amount based on the trend in Danish consumer prices.

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Notes

DKKm   

Provisions for claims – Estimated accumulated claims 

Gross 

2001 

2002 

2003 

2004 

2005 

2006 

2007 

2008 

2009 

2010 

2011 

End of year 
1 year later 
2 years later 
3 years later 
4 years later 
5 years later 
6 years later 
7 years later 
8 years later 
9 years later 
10 years later 

Cumulative pay-
ments to date 

Provisions before 
discounting,  
end of year 
Discounting 
Reserves 2000 
and prior years 
Other reserves 
Gross provisions 
for claims,  
end of year 

9,277  11,365  10,785  11,119  11,856  11,655  12,600  13,282  14,733  17,081  17,391 
9,516  11,728  10,891  11,122  11,755  11,910  13,226  14,669  15,408  17,181 
9,715  11,728  10,550  10,977  11,580  11,417  13,803  14,536  15,437 
9,828  11,783  10,549  10,863  11,183  11,644  13,784  14,544 
9,757  11,774  10,574  10,596  11,323  11,576  13,774 
9,746  11,683  10,546  10,672  11,258  11,564 
9,961  11,669  10,469  10,452  11,158 
9,935  11,536  10,337  10,339 
9,987  11,524  10,253 
9,917  11,417 
9,762 
9,762  11,417  10,253  10,339  11,158  11,564  13,774  14,544  15,437  17,181  17,391  142,818

-9,321  -10,856 

-9,573 

-9,565  -10,209  -10,172  -11,829  -11,796  -12,055  -12,430 

-8,413  -116,219

441 
-60 

561 
-77 

680 
-97 

774 
-117 

949 
-137 

1,391 
-189 

1,944 
-227 

2,748 
-282 

3,382 
-299 

4,751 
-340 

8,977 
-436 

26,599
-2,261

1,858
745

26,941

Ceded business 

2001 

2002 

2003 

2004 

2005 

2006 

2007 

2008 

2009 

2010 

2011 

Estimated 
acc. claims 
End of year 
1 year later 
2 years later 
3 years later 
4 years later 
5 years later 
6 years later 
7 years later 
8 years later 
9 years later 
10 years later 

Cumulative pay- 
ments to date 

Provisions before 
discounting,  
end of year 
Discounting 
Reserves 2000 
and prior years 
Other reserves 
Prov. for claims, 
end of year 

1,473 
1,486 
1,494 
1,509 
1,482 
1,469 
1,476 
1,456 
1,482 
1,576 
1,536 
1,536 

2,066 
2,177 
2,057 
2,050 
2,048 
2,063 
2,070 
1,998 
1,997 
1,955 

957 
917 
913 
974 
890 
885 
895 
892 
954 

879 
892 
934 
932 
917 
924 
924 
912 

949 
842 
847 
840 
864 
859 
843 

297 
295 
281 
313 
313 
308 

515 
479 
493 
498 
519 

183 
251 
212 
200 

305 
380 
358 

1,499 

714 
793 

1,955 

954 

912 

843 

308 

519 

200 

358 

793 

1,499 

9,878

-1,463 

-1,880 

-853 

-838 

-810 

-296 

-481 

-172 

-259 

-410 

-750 

-8,214

73 
-4 

75 
-6 

101 
-10 

74 
-9 

32 
-2 

12 
0 

38 
-1 

28 
-1 

99 
-1 

383 
-7 

749 
-12 

1,664
-56

147
120

1,875

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Notes

DKKm   

Provisions for claims – Estimated accumulated claims

Net of reinsurance  2001 

2002 

2003 

2004 

2005 

2006 

2007 

2008 

2009 

2010 

2011 

Estimated  
acc. claims 
End of year 
1 year later 
2 years later 
3 years later 
4 years later 
5 years later 
6 years later 
7 years later 
8 years later 
9 years later 
10 years later 

Cumulative pay-
ments to date 

Provisions before 
discounting, 
end of year 
Discounting 
Reserves 2000 
and prior years 
Other reserves 
Provisions for 
claims, net of 
reinsurance, 
end of the year 

7,804 
8,030 
8,222 
8,319 
8,275 
8,278 
8,484 
8,479 
8,505 
8,341 
8,226 
8,226 

9,299 
9,552 
9,671 
9,733 
9,726 
9,620 
9,600 
9,538 
9,527 
9,461 

9,828  10,240  10,907  11,358  12,085  13,099  14,428  16,367  15,892 
9,974  10,230  10,913  11,615  12,747  14,417  15,027  16,388 
9,638  10,043  10,733  11,136  13,310  14,324  15,079 
9,931  10,343  11,331  13,286  14,343 
9,574 
9,679  10,459  11,263  13,255 
9,684 
9,748  10,399  11,255 
9,660 
9,528  10,315 
9,574 
9,446 
9,427 
9,299 

9,461 

9,299 

9,427  10,315  11,255  13,255  14,343  15,079  16,388  15,892  132,940

-7,858 

-8,976 

-8,719 

-8,726 

-9,399 

-9,876  -11,349  -11,623  -11,796  -12,020 

-7,663  -108,005

368 
-56 

486 
-71 

580 
-87 

701 
-108 

916 
-135 

1,379 
-189 

1,906 
-226 

2,720 
-281 

3,283 
-297 

4,368 
-333 

8,229 
-423 

24,935
-2,205

1,711
625

25,066

Estimated accumulated claims regarding Moderna Försäkringar 

2001 

2002 

2003 

2004 

2005 

2006 

2007 

2008 

2009 

2010 

2011 

End of year 
1 year later 
2 years later 
3 years later 
4 years later 
5 years later 
6 years later 
7 years later 
8 years later 
9 years later 
10 years later 

245 
243 
245 

134 
132 
133 

118 
118 
119 

100 
98 
98 

766 
1.112 
1.116 

652 
856 
859 

1.456 
1.461 

1.783

524 
596 
596 

430 
414 
414 

351 
346 
347 

The acquisition of Moderna in April 2009 affects the diagonals with its share of the claims, net of reinsurance. As a consequence of the merger 
of Moderna and Tryg’s Swedish branch in Malmö in 2010 the diagonal is changed corresponding to its share of the claims, net of reinsurance.

’Other reserves’ comprises the provisions for claims for Tryg Garantiforsikring A/S and the Finnish branch of Tryg Forsikring A/S.

The amounts in foreign currency in the table are translated to Danish kroner using the exchange rate at 31 December 2011 to prevent  
the impact of exchange rate fluctuation. 

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Notes

DKK m   

0-1 year 

1-2 years 

2-3 years 

> 3 years 

Other 

Expected cash flow 

Provisions for claims (continued)

2011 

Provisions for unearned premiums, gross 
Provisions for unearned premiums, ceded 
Provisions for claims, gross 
Provisions for claims, ceded 

6,175 
-180 
10,172 
-995 

204 
0 
4,452 
-258 

199 
0 
2,796 
-176 

192 
0 
8,776 
-326 

15,172 

4,398 

2,819 

8,642 

2010 

Provisions for unearned premiums, gross 
Provisions for unearned premiums, ceded 
Provisions for claims, gross 
Provisions for claims, ceded 

6,111 
-138 
8,044 
-495 

196 
0 
3,866 
-201 

177 
0 
2,439 
-106 

174 
0 
9,906 
-531 

13,522 

3,861 

2,510 

9,549 

Other comprises Tryg Garantiforsikring A/S, the Finnish branch of Tryg Forsikring A/S. 

Maturity of the Group’s financial assets and debt 

 2010 

Bonds   
Cash in hand and at bank 
Receivables 
Debt  

 2010 

Bonds   
Cash in hand and at bank 
Receivables 
Debt  

0-1 year 

1-5 years 

> 5 years 

13,074 
369 
1,665 
-1,612 

19,520 
0 
0 
0 

13,496 

19,520 

3,920 
777 
2,183 
-1,772 

5,108 

22,947 
0 
0 
0 

22,947 

4,638 
0 
0 
-1,589 

3,049 

7,450 
0 
0 
-1,591 

5,859 

162 
-12 
745 
-120 

775 

161 
-16 
628 
-101 

672 

Total 

37,232 
369 
1,665 
-3,201 

36,065 

34,317 
777 
2,183 
-3,363 

33,914 

Carrying
 amount
Total

6,932
-192
26,941
-1,875

31,806

6,819
-154
24,883
-1,434

30,114

Effective 
interest rate

2.1
0.9
-
-

2.2
0.8
-
-

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Notes

Investment risk
Investment risk is the risk that volatility in financial markets im-
pacts on results and thus on the company’s financial position. 

Interest rate risk
Both investment assets and provisions for claims are exposed to 
interest rate changes. Tryg aims to match the disbursement profile 
for discounted provisions for claims with corresponding interest-
bearing assets as closely as possible. If interest rates fall, this 
structure would cause a similar increase in the provisions for claims 
and the value of the bond portfolio, thereby considerably reducing 
Tryg’s overall exposure to changes in interest rates.

Investment assets comprise not only assets corresponding to the 
technical provisions, but also Tryg’s equity. Tryg has divided invest-
ment activities into two investment portfolios, the free investment 
portfolio and a match portfolio. The element that corresponds to 
technical provisions is invested exclusively in interest-related assets 
and serves solely to cover interest rate sensitivity in the discounted 
provisions. The remaining element, which corresponds to equity, is 
a free investment portfolio, the purpose of which is to generate 
the best possible return compared to the risk.

Following this division, fluctuations in the match portfolio will in 
principle correspond in full to fluctuations in liabilities. In practice  
it will not be appropriate to strive to achieve a complete match, 
purely because of the administrative expenses that this would 
generate. In practice, Tryg expects that it will, as a general rule,  
be possible to keep the net interest rate in the match portfolio 
within a limit of DKK +/- 50m per quarter. 

Tryg is also exposed to interest rate changes in relation to  
obligations concerning the Norwegian pension scheme, which  
covers approximately 800 current employees. This scheme was 
closed to new employees in 2008, and the total provision was DKK 
978m as of 31 December 2011. Changes in the pension provision 
are not included in the income statement, but are charged directly 
to changes in equity.

The match portfolio and the free portfolio
Denmark is one of the only countries in the world that requires  
insurance companies to discount their technical provisions using  
a discount (rate) curve specified by the Danish Financial Super-
visory Authority. 

The introduction of Solvency II would mean that all European com-
panies would have to discount provisions in relation to a solvency 
calculation, and would thus control the interest rate risk for both 
assets and liabilities. Tryg adjusts the bond portfolio on an ongoing 
basis, in order to minimise the net interest rate risk (price changes 
caused by interest rate changes) as far as possible. The Danish  
Financial Supervisory Authority’s interest curve for the relevant 
Nordic countries is designed in such a way that it is not possible in 
practice to invest precisely in accordance with it. Tryg has therefore 
designed a model portfolio that matches the individual countries’ 
regulatory interest curve as closely as possible. In the model port-
folio, future interest payments match the disbursement profile of 
the insurance provisions as perfectly as possible in both economic 
and cost terms. This structure removes most of the market risks 
that impact the match portfolio, but the difference between the 
regulatory curve’s return and Tryg’s model portfolio’s return may 
still vary. There may also be deviations due to restructuring and  
investment costs, as well as ongoing changes in the size, time  
and hedging of provisions.

A perfect match means that the match portfolio’s return  
(coupon and market value adjustment) is identical to the return  
on provisions (market value adjustment of provisions, taken from 
interest rate changes plus technical interest). On page 6 there  
is an illustration of the perfect match, the match achievable in 
practice (scenario 3), A strategy in which only the duration of  
assets and liabilities is matched and finally a situation in which  
no match is made at all.

Equity and real estate risk
The equity and real estate portfolios are exposed risks as a  
consequence of changes in equity markets and real estate  

Adjusted duration of Bond portfolio   

 Bond portfolio
Duration 1 year or less 
Duration 1 year through 5 years 
Duration 5 years through 10 years 
Duration more than 10 years 

Total 

Duration 

2010 

2011

15,143 
16,645 
1,904 
625 

19,132
10,187
4,213
3,700

34,317 

37,232

1.9 

1.5

The option adjusted duration is used to measure duration. The option adjustment relates primarily to Danish mortgage bonds and reflects 
the expected duration-shortening effect of the borrower’s option to cause the bond to be redeemed through the mortgage institution at 
any point in time.

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Notes

Scenario 1 | Unmatched

Scenario 2 | Duration match

DKKm

400

200

0

-200

-400

DKKm

400

200

0

-200

-400

Expected acceptable level

Expected acceptable level

Time

Time

Scenario 3 | Fully matched

Scenario 4 | Theoretically perfect match

DKKm

400

200

0

-200

-400

DKKm

400

200

0

-200

-400

Expected acceptable level

Expected acceptable level

Time

Time

A	perfect	match	means	that	the	match	portfolio’s	return	(coupon	and	market	value	adjustment)	is	identical	to	the	return	on	provisions	(market	value	adjustment	of	

provisions	originating	from	interest	rate	changes	plus	technical	interest).	In	practice,	the	perfect	match	cannot	be	achieved.	The	above	illustrations	show	the	differences	

in	fluctuations	in	the	deviation	between	the	value	of	an	interest	rate	portfolio	and	the	value	of	a	discounted	provision	portfolio:	1)	A	scenario	in	which	no	attempt	is	

made	to	match	the	interst	sensitivity	of	the	provisions;	2)	A	scenario	in	which	the	durations	of	assets	and	liabilities	are	matched,	providing	protection	against	parallel	

changes	in	the	interest	curve;	3)	A	scenario	in	which	the	sensitivity	of	assets	and	liabilities	to	changes	in	specific	interestpoints	is	matched;	4)	Finally,	a	scenario	in	

which	all	payments	from	the	asset	portfolio	are	matched	with	payments	made	from	the	provisions	and	are	‘invested’	in	the	regulatory	interest	curve.	Tryg’s	matching	

corresponds	to	scenario	number	3.

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Notes

DKKm   

Listed shares 
Scandinavia 
United Kingdom 
Rest of Europe 
United States 
Asia etc. 

Total 

The portfolio of unlisted shares totals 

Unlisted	equity	investments	are	measured	at	estimated	fair	value,	see	‘Accounting	policies’	

2010 

2011

350 
83 
579 
647 
336 

1,995 

184 

395
82
331
565
242

1,615

187

markets respectively. As of 31 December 2011, the equity portfolio 
accounted for 4.5% of the total investment assets. This proportion 
is expected to be in the range 2.3%-6.0% in 2012. In 2008, Tryg 
bought the head office in Ballerup, significantly increasing the pro-
portion of real estate. This proportion is expected to be reduced 
over time. In addition to owner-occupied properties, Tryg’s real 
estate portfolio consists of office and rental properties, which ac-
count for 17.8% and 22.3% respectively of total investment assets.

Currency risk
Currency risk is kept at a low level. Tryg’s premium income in  
foreign currency is mostly matched by claims and expenses in the 
same currencies, and it is therefore only the profit for the period 
that is exposed to currency risk. The risk of a loss of value in bal-
ance sheet items as a consequence of exchange rate fluctuations 

is hedged by means of currency derivatives in accordance with  
a general hedging rate of 90-100% per currency. The aim is for 
the net carrying amount of the Norwegian entity to be hedged 
98-100% over time. 

Exchange rate adjustments and hedging of foreign entities are 
charged directly to equity. The profit from currency derivatives is 
included in tax, while adjustments of equity are not included in the 
taxable amount. In years when there is a value increase in deriva-
tives and a loss in the adjustment of equity, tax must be paid on 
the value increase without a deduction for the loss on the adjust-
ment of equity. By the same token, in years where there is a loss 
on derivatives and a positive adjustment of equity, a tax deduction 
arises. Over time, it is expected that years when tax is paid and 
years when tax is deducted will balance one another.

Exposure to exchange rate risk 

Properties 

Bonds incl. 
Share incl. 
derivatives   derivatives 

Insurance 

Hedge 

Exposure

2011 

USD  
EUR   
GBP  
NOK  
SEK   
Other 

Total 

2010 

USD  
EUR   
GBP  
NOK  
SEK   
Other 

Total 

0 
0 
0 
873 
1 
0 

0 
0 
0 
823 
1 
0 

-7 
1,845 
-3 
14,112 
3,107 
0 

0 
50 
1 
11,773 
2,056 
0 

640 
222 
78 
391 
88 
305 

799 
513 
74 
0 
113 
229 

-74 
-2,174 
5 
-12,470 
-1,683 
-16 

-159 
-1,551 
0 
-9,270 
-944 
-21 

-566 
1,450 
-83 
-3,013 
-1,208 
-186 

-518 
1,139 
-76 
-3,266 
-1,197 
-196 

-7
1,343
-3
-107
305
103

1,866

122
151
1
60
29
16

379

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Notes

To manage currency risk, Tryg uses currency spots as well as for-
ward exchanges and currency swaps (a spot and opposite term 
transaction) with a typical duration of one to three months.

Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of incurring a loss if counterparties fail to 
meet their obligations. In connection with investment activities, 
the primary counterparties are bond issuers and counterparties in 
other financial instruments. Tryg uses limits and rating require-
ments to manage credit risk and concentration risk.

Tryg matches provisions, hence naturally has a high level of expo-
sure to various forms of mortgages, including mortgage bonds in 
the Nordic region, not least in Demark, where the regulatory curve 
explicitly contains mortgage elements that must be hedged. In 
particular, we have exposure of this kind at the short end of the 
interest curve, partly because the use of derivatives here increases 
the investment requirement. The risk is primarily AAA, with an AA 
rated risk in exceptional circumstances, and is diversified with a 
broad range of issuers, ensuring that Tryg can comply comfortably 
with the rules of Solvency II for limited concentration risk.

Credit risks from reinsurance counterparties are managed according 
to framework conditions, such as minimum rating requirements 
and through the Credit Committee, which monitors the quality  
of reinsurance counterparties on an ongoing basis. The minimum 
requirements include a BBB rating from Standard & Poor’s for 
short-tailed business and an ‘A-‘ rating from Standard & Poor’s  
for long-tailed business. 

Liquidity risk
A general insurance company such as Tryg naturally has extremely 
good liquidity, as premium payments fall due before claims are paid. 
Payments received are largely invested in securities that can easily 
be realised and/or mortgaged (repos). Tryg also has access to fund-
ing and liquidity from cash accounts and the bond market. Tryg con-
tinuously monitors the liquidity requirement and adapts its contin-
gency plans so that it can at all times obtain the necessary liquidity.

Operational risk.
Operational risk relates to errors or failures in internal procedures, 
fraud, breakdown of infrastructure, IT security and similar factors. 
As operational risks are mainly internal, Tryg focuses on establish-
ing an adequate control environment for its operations. In practice, 
this work is organised by means of procedures, controls and 
guidelines that cover the various aspects of Tryg’s operations,  
including the IT security policy. Tryg has also set up a security  
and investigation unit to handle internal fraud, IT security,  
physical security and contingency plans. 

Tryg has prepared contingency plans to handle the most important 
areas, such as the contingency plans in the individual parts of the 
business to handle an event of a prolonged IT breakdown. We 
have also set up a crisis management structure to deal with the 
eventuality that Tryg is hit by a major crisis.

Strategic risk
Strategic risk relates to Tryg’s choice of strategic position, including 
IT strategy, flexibility relative to the market, business partners and 
reputation, as well as changed market conditions. The Supervisory 
Board is closely involved in the management of strategic risk

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Notes

Capital management

Risk-based capital management
Through capital and risk management, Tryg aims to secure finan-
cial strength and flexibility. The capital management is based on: 

•  Tryg’s internal capital model 
•  The impending Solvency II standard model 
•  Standard & Poor’s standard model (‘A-’ level)

All three models determine the capital requirement based on 
Tryg’s current risk profile. The capital requirement is determined 
with a 99.5% level of certainty, which corresponds to the  
chosen capital level being insufficient once in a 200-year  
period on a statistical basis. 

Tryg has decided to commission an external credit rating by credit 
rating agency Standard & Poor’s, which conducts an  
annual interactive credit rating. 

Capital structure
Tryg’s capital base consists of equity and subordinated loan  
capital. The relationship between these is evaluated on an on -
going basis in order to maintain an optimal structure which takes 
into account the return on equity, the capital cost and flexibility. 
The actual capital is assessed differently by authorities and credit 
rating agencies. The authorities impose a requirement that compa-
nies must determine the base capital, which primarily consists of 
equity minus intangible assets, discount effect and other statutory 
corrections plus subordinated loan capital in the amount of up to 
25% of the Solvency I requirement. Standard & Poor’s uses the 
term ‘Total Adjusted Capital’ (TAC), where intangible assets are 
also deducted from the capital base, and where the subordinated 
loan capital must generally not exceed 25% of the total capital. 

In 2005, Tryg took out a 20-year subordinated bond loan of EUR 
150m listed on the London Stock Exchange. In 2009, in connection 
with the acquisition of Moderna, Tryg took out a subordinated 
loan with expiry in 2032 of EUR 65m from TryghedsGruppen, which 
owns 60% of Tryg. Tryg’s total holding of subordinated debt sub-
sequently amounted to approx. EUR 215m. In total, debt amounted 
to 18% of equity at the end of 2011, and interest expenses during 
2011 amounted to DKK 83m. 

Subordinated loan capital

 Loan terms:

Subordinated bond loan a) 

Subordinated loan capital b)

 Lender   
 Principal 
 Issue price 
 Issue date 
 Maturity year 
 Loan may be called by lender as from 
 Repayment profile 
 Interest structure 

Listed bonds 
EUR 150m 
99.017 
December 2005 
2025 
2015 
Interest-only 
4.5% (until 2015) 
2.1% above EURIBOR 3M (from 2015) 

TryghedsGruppen
EUR 65m
100
April 2009
2032
30 June 2012
Interest-only
5.13% above EURIBOR 3M (interest until 30 June 2012)
7.63%–6.63% (max. og min. until 30 June 2012)
 5% above EURIBOR 3M (interest from 1 July 2012-30 June 2019)
6% above EURIBOR 3 M (interest from 1 July 2019) 

a)	 	In	December	2005,	Tryg	Forsikring	A/S	raised	a	subordinated	bond	loan	with	no	option	for	the	creditor	to	call	the	loan	before	maturity	or	otherwise		

terminate	the	loan	agreement	with	Tryg	Forsikring	A/S.	The	loan	is	automatically	accelerated	upon	the	liquidation	or	bankruptcy	of	Tryg	Forsikring	A/S.

b)	 	Tryg	Forsikring	A/S	has	subscribed	the	subordinated	loan	capital	in	connection	with	acquisitions	made	in	April	2009,

Prices	used	for	determination	of	fair	value	in	respect	of	both	loans	are	based	on	an	assesment	of	the	credit	spread	of	the	loans	provided	by	Nordea.

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Notes

DKKm     

  2   Operating segments 

  2011 

  Gross premiums earned 
  Gross claims 
  Gross operating expenses 

Profit/loss on business ceded 
Technical interest, net of reinsurance 

  Technical result 

Total return on investment activities  
after technical interest 

  Other income and expenses 

  Profit before tax 

Tax 

Private 
Nordic 

Commercial 
Nordic 

Corporate
Nordic 

Other 

Group

11,097 
-8,784 
-1,786 

253 
106 

886 

4,237 
-3,297 
-1,001 

141 
37 

117 

5,275 
-4,251 
-643 

109 
41 

531 

-37 
33 
0 

4 
0 

0 

20,572
-16,299
-3,430

507
184

1,534

66
-31

1,569
-455

1,114
26

1,140

944
14

192
1,875
51,140

53,221

6,932
26,941
384
9,957

44,214

  Profit on continuing business 

Profit/loss on discontinued and divested business  

  Profit 

  Run-off gains/losses, net of reinsurance 

159 

155 

630 

Investments in associates 
  Reinsurers’ share of provision  

for unearned premiums 

  Reinsurers’ share of provision for claims 
  Other assets 

  Total assets 

1 
319 

2 
374 

189 
1,182 

Provisions for unearned premiums 
Provisions for claims 
Provisions for bonuses and premium rebates 

3,971 
7,383 
238 

1,487 
6,742 
23 

1,474 
12,816 
123 

  Other liabilities 

  Total liabilities 

0 
14 

0 
0 
51,140 

0 
0 
0 
9,957 

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Notes

DKKm     

  2   Operating segments 

  2010 

  Gross premiums earned 
  Gross claims 
  Gross operating expenses 

Profit/loss on business ceded 
Technical interest, net of reinsurance 

  Technical result 

Total return on investment activities  
after technical interest 

  Other income and expenses 

  Profit before tax 

Tax 

Private 
Nordic 

Commercial 
Nordic 

Corporate
Nordic 

Other 

Group

10,181 
-8,223 
-1,627 

38 
77 

446 

4,183 
-3,732 
-1,014 

59 
30 

-474 

5,124 
-3,666 
-663 

-419 
27 

403 

-13 
4 
0 

9 
0 

0 

19,475
-15,617
-3,304

-313
134

375

570
-4

941
-265

676
-83

593

824
13

154
1,434
48,990

50,591

6,819
24,883
329
10,102

42,133

  Profit on continuing business 

Profit/loss on discontinued and divested business  

  Profit 

  Run-off gains/losses, net of reinsurance 

399 

99 

326 

Investments in associates 
  Reinsurers’ share of provision  

for unearned premiums 

  Reinsurers’ share of provision for claims 
  Other assets 

  Total assets 

14 
232 

0 
289 

140 
913 

Provisions for unearned premiums 
Provisions for claims 
Provisions for bonuses and premium rebates 

3,883 
6,824 
196 

1,477 
6,231 
20 

1,459 
11,828 
113 

  Other liabilities 

  Total liabilities 

  Description of segments 

0 
13 

0 
0 
48,990 

0 
0 
0 
10,102 

  Please refer to accounting principles for a description of operating segments Amounts relating to eliminations are included in 
‘Other’. Other assets and liabilities are managed at Group level and are therefore not allocated to the individual segments. These 
amounts are thus included under ‘Other’. Costs are allocated according to specific keys, which are believed to provide the best es-
timate of assessed resource consumption. A presentation of segments broken down by geography is provided in ‘Notes 2 Geo-
graphical segments.’ 

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Notes

DKKm   

2007  

2008  

2009  

2010 

2011

  2   Geographical segments 

  Danish general insurance 

  Gross premiums earned 

Technical result 

  Run-off gains/losses, net of reinsurance 

  Key ratios 
  Gross claims ratio 
  Business ceded as % of gross premiums 
Claims ratio, net of ceded business 

  Gross expense ratio 

  Combined ratio 

  Number of full-time employees, end of period 

  Norwegian general insurance 

  Gross premiums earned 

Technical result 

  Run-off gains/losses, net of reinsurance 

  Key ratios 
  Gross claims ratio 
  Business ceded as % of gross premiums 
Claims ratio, net of ceded business 

  Gross expense ratio 

  Combined ratio 

  Number of full-time employees, end of period 

  Swedish general insurance a) 

  Gross premiums earned 

Technical result 

  Run-off gains/losses, net of reinsurance 

  Key ratios 
  Gross claims ratio 
  Business ceded as % of gross premiums 
Claims ratio, net of ceded business 

  Gross expense ratio 

  Combined ratio 

9,105 

1,805 
579 

64.6 
2.4 
67.0 
15.4 

82.4 

2,221 

6,816 

1,374 
213 

63.0 
4.9 
67.9 
15.9 

83.8 

1,379 

90 

-82 
0 

88.9 
0.0 
88.9 
105.6 

9,393 

1,727 
674 

64.5 
3.7 
68.2 
16.1 

84.3 

2,356 

9,525 

1,178 
421 

71.6 
2.5 
74.1 
14.5 

88.6 

2,293 

9,636 

166 
615 

82.0 
0.7 
82.7 
16.1 

98.8 

2,342 

9,999

1,023
770

83.5
-8.1
75.4
15.0

90.4

2,308

7,009 

6,750 

7,490 

7,916

831 
109 

70.6 
3.6 
74.2 
16.9 

91.1 

1,450 

225 

-93 
0 

95.1 
0.9 
96.0 
48.4 

618 
277 

70.8 
3.7 
74.5 
17.0 

91.5 

1,398 

389 
177 

76.7 
3.1 
79.8 
15.7 

95.5 

1,338 

598
181

73.2
3.2
76.4
17.0

93.4

1,338

1,111 

1,769 

2,050

-75 
-8 

80.6 
1.8 
82.4 
25.1 

-124 
32 

84.6 
0.8 
85.4 
22.4 

-59
-7

82.0
2.6
84.6
20.3

104.9

423

194.5 

144.4 

107.5 

107.8 

  Number of full-time employees, end of period 

61 

105 

425 

414 

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Notes

DKKm   

2007  

2008  

2009  

2010 

2011

  2   Geographical segments 

Finnish general insurance 

  Gross premiums earned 

Technical result 

  Run-off gains/losses, net of reinsurance 

  Key ratios 
  Gross claims ratio 
  Business ceded as % of gross premiums 
Claims ratio, net of ceded business 

  Gross expense ratio 

  Combined ratio 

251 

-49 
0 

74.9 
0.4 
75.3 
49.8 

354 

-44 
17 

72.9 
0.3 
73.2 
44.1 

480 

-115 
-7 

84.2 
0.6 
84.8 
41.7 

593 

-56 
0 

80.9 
0.8 
81.7 
29.3 

125.1 

117.3 

126.5 

111.0 

  Number of full-time employees, end of period 

127 

154 

194 

197 

644

-28
0

79.8
0.8
80.6
25.6

106.2

249

  Other a) 

  Gross premiums earned 

Technical result 

  Tryg 

0 

-23 

-5 

11 

-4 

-44 

-13 

0 

-37

0

  Gross premiums earned 

16,262 

16,976 

17,862 

19,475 

20,572

Technical result 

  Return on investment activities 
  Other income and expenses 

Profit/loss before tax 

  Run-off gains/losses, net of reinsurance 

  Key ratios 
  Gross claims ratio 
  Business ceded as % of gross premiums 
Claims ratio, net of ceded business 

  Gross expense ratio c) 

  Combined ratio 

  Number of full-time employees, end of period 

3,025 
340 
-51 

3,314 
792 

64.2 
3.4 
67.6 
16.8 

84.4 

3,788 

2,432 
-988 
-49 

1,395 
800 

67.6 
3.5 
71.1 
17.1 

88.2 

4,065 

1,562 
1,086 
-38 

2,610 
683 

72.1 
2.9 
75.0 
17.2 

92.2 

4,310 

375 
570 
-4 

941 
824 

80.2 
1.6 
81.8 
17.0 

98.8 

4,291 

1,534
66
-31

1,569
944

79.2
-2.5
76.7
16.8

93.5

4,318

a)	 	Moderna	Försäkringar	is	included	in	‘Swedish	general	insurance’	from	2	april	2009.	

b)	 Amounts	relating	to	eliminations	are	included	in	‘Other’.		

c)	 Adjustment	to	Gross	expense	ratio	included	only	in	the	calculation	of	‘Tryg’.	Explanation	of	adjustment	as	a	footnote	to	Financial	Highlights.		

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DKKm   

  2   Technical result, net of reinsurance, by line of business

Accident  
and health 

Health care 

Worker’s 
compensation 

2010  

2011  

2010  

2011  

2010  

Gross premiums written 

Gross premiums earned 
Gross claims 
Gross operating expenses 
Profit/loss on ceded business 
Techn. interest net of reinsurance  

Technical result 

Gross claims ratio 
Combined ratio 

Claims Frequency a) 
Average claims DKK b) 
Total claims 

 1,830 

 1,820 
-1,136 
-245 
-20 
 11 

 430 

62.4  
77.0  

3.4% 
 43,342  
 31,833  

 1,863 

 1,848 
-1,220 
-272 
-16 
 12 

 352 

66.0  
81.6  

4.4% 
 34,325  
 39,929  

 325 

 311 
-206 
-33 
 0 
 2 

 74 

66.2  
76.8  

 361 

 360 
-279 
-32 
 0 
 4 

 53 

77.5  
86.4  

72.6% 
 7,567  
 32,987  

109.0% 
 5,765  
 51,597  

 1,317 

 1,352 
-1,220 
-178 
-23 
 1 

-68 

90.2  
105.1  

18.9% 
 83,801  
 14,395  

2011 

 1,247 

 1,276 
-476 
-181 
-89 
 1 

 531 

37.3  
58.5  

18.4% 
 84,602  
 12,630  

Fire & contents 
(Private) 

Fire and contents 
(Commercial) 

Change of 
ownership 

Liability 

Credit & guarantee 

insurance 

Tourist assistance 

insurance 

2010  

2011  

2010  

2011  

2010  

2011 

 2010  

2011  

2010  

2011  

2010  

Gross premiums written 

Gross premiums earned 
Gross claims 
Gross operating expenses 
Profit/loss on ceded business 
Techn. interest net of reinsurance  

Technical result 

Gross claims ratio 
Combined ratio 

Claims Frequency a) 
Average claims DKK b) 
Total claims 

 4,599 

 4,435 
-4,026 
-845 
 65 
 33 

-338 

90.8  
108.4  

 4,905 

 4,808 
-4,315 
-882 
 308 
 39 

-42 

89.7  
101.7  

7.3% 
 13,150  
 310,832  

8.3% 
 12,391  
 352,479  

 2,768 

 2,751 
-2,437 
-502 
-114 
 18 

-284 

88.6  
111.0  

21.9% 
 62,951  
 40,462  

 2,859 

 2,802 
-3,113 
-493 
 506 
 28 

-270 

111.1  
110.6  

23.6% 
 70,694  
 44,923  

 86 

-21 
-196 
-8 
 0 
 3 

-222 

- 
- 

9.3% 
 22,919  
 6,141  

 50 

 112 
-178 
-8 
 0 
 4 

-70 

158.9  
166.1  

9.5% 
 26,050  
 6,236  

Other 
insurance 

Total 

Norwegian Group Life
One-year policies 

2010  

2011  

2010  

2011  

2010  

Gross premiums written 

Gross premiums earned 
Gross claims 
Gross operating expenses 
Profit/loss on ceded business 
Techn. interest net of reinsurance  

Technical result 

Gross claims ratio 
Combined ratio 

Claims Frequency a) 
Average claims DKK b) 
Total claims 

 68 

 69 
-19 
-69 
-44 
 5 

-58 

 80 

 79 
-6 
-45 
-58 
 1 

-29 

27.5  
191.3  

7.6  
138.0  

 11,315  
 1,329  

 12,399  
 1,129  

 19,391 

 20,277 

 18,915 
-15,133 
-3,251 
-309 
 124 

 346 

80.0  
98.8  

 20,016 
-15,794 
-3,366 
 509 
 173 

 1,538 

78.9  
93.2  

 548 

 560 
-484 
-53 
-4 
 10 

 29 

86.4  
96.6  

2011 

 545 

 556
-505
-64
-2
 11

-4

90.8 
102.7 

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Motor TPL 

Motor 

comprehensive 

Marine, aviation 

and cargo 

 2010  

2011  

2010  

2011  

2010  

19.6% 

 10,892  

 277,035  

20.8% 

 83,551  

 3,122  

23.2%

 60,838 

 3,320  

 2,650 

 2,646 

-1,624 

-434 

-27 

 16 

 577 

61.4  

78.8  

5.1% 

 25,374  

 80,073  

 827 

 815 

-449 

-147 

-56 

 3 

 166 

55.1  

80.0  

 2,608 

 2,638 

-1,681 

-458 

-35 

 35 

 499 

63.7  

82.4  

5.0% 

 24,871  

 78,499  

 921 

 859 

-647 

-150 

-4 

 7 

 65 

75.3  

93.2  

 3,830 

 3,679 

-3,098 

-616 

-11 

 24 

-22 

84.2  

101.3  

20.5% 

 11,554  

 264,675  

 225 

 211 

-64 

-52 

-31 

 2 

 66 

30.3  

69.7  

1.5% 

 4,195 

 4,060 

-2,988 

-653 

-6 

 32 

 445 

73.6  

89.8  

 258 

 260 

-169 

-65 

-21 

 2 

 7 

65.0  

98.1  

1.1% 

10.1% 

 55,335  

 9,252  

6.6% 

 55,074  

 10,545  

 1,567,033  

 3,387,982  

 58  

 50  

 378 

 367 

-251 

-50 

-47 

 2 

 21 

68.4  

94.8  

 488 

 480 

-407 

-72 

-1 

 4 

 4 

84.8  

100.0  

10.8% 

 8,059  

 49,862  

2011

 408

 403

-205

-44

-75

 3

 82

50.9 

80.4 

2011

 522

 511

-517

-83

-1

 5

-85

101.2 

117.6 

11.9%

 8,379 

 55,938   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
Notes

Accident  

and health 

Health care 

Worker’s 

compensation 

Motor TPL 

Motor 
comprehensive 

Marine, aviation 
and cargo 

2010  

2011  

2010  

2011  

2010  

 2010  

2011  

2010  

2011  

2010  

2011

 2,650 

 2,646 
-1,624 
-434 
-27 
 16 

 577 

61.4  
78.8  

5.1% 
 25,374  
 80,073  

 2,608 

 2,638 
-1,681 
-458 
-35 
 35 

 499 

63.7  
82.4  

5.0% 
 24,871  
 78,499  

 3,830 

 3,679 
-3,098 
-616 
-11 
 24 

-22 

84.2  
101.3  

 4,195 

 4,060 
-2,988 
-653 
-6 
 32 

 445 

73.6  
89.8  

 378 

 367 
-251 
-50 
-47 
 2 

 21 

68.4  
94.8  

 408

 403
-205
-44
-75
 3

 82

50.9 
80.4 

20.5% 
 11,554  
 264,675  

19.6% 
 10,892  
 277,035  

20.8% 
 83,551  
 3,122  

23.2%
 60,838 
 3,320  

Fire & contents 

(Private) 

Fire and contents 

(Commercial) 

Change of 

ownership 

Liability 

Credit & guarantee 
insurance 

Tourist assistance 
insurance 

2010  

2011  

2010  

2011  

2010  

 2010  

2011  

2010  

2011  

2010  

 827 

 815 
-449 
-147 
-56 
 3 

 166 

55.1  
80.0  

 921 

 859 
-647 
-150 
-4 
 7 

 65 

75.3  
93.2  

 225 

 211 
-64 
-52 
-31 
 2 

 66 

30.3  
69.7  

 258 

 260 
-169 
-65 
-21 
 2 

 7 

65.0  
98.1  

10.1% 
 55,335  
 9,252  

6.6% 
 55,074  
 10,545  

1.5% 
 1,567,033  
 58  

1.1% 
 3,387,982  
 50  

 488 

 480 
-407 
-72 
-1 
 4 

 4 

84.8  
100.0  

10.8% 
 8,059  
 49,862  

2011

 522

 511
-517
-83
-1
 5

-85

101.2 
117.6 

11.9%
 8,379 
 55,938   

a)	 The	claims	frequency	is	calculated	as	the	number	of	claims	incurred	in	the	year	in	proportion	to	the	average	number	of	insurance	contracts	in	the	year.

b)	 Average	claims	are	total	claims	before	run-off	in	the	year	relative	to	the	number	of	claims	incurred	in	the	year.

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Gross premiums written 

Gross premiums earned 

Gross claims 

Gross operating expenses 

Profit/loss on ceded business 

Techn. interest net of reinsurance  

Technical result 

Gross claims ratio 

Combined ratio 

Claims Frequency a) 

Average claims DKK b) 

Total claims 

Gross premiums written 

Gross premiums earned 

Gross claims 

Gross operating expenses 

Profit/loss on ceded business 

Techn. interest net of reinsurance  

Technical result 

Gross claims ratio 

Combined ratio 

Claims Frequency a) 

Average claims DKK b) 

Total claims 

 1,830 

 1,820 

-1,136 

-245 

-20 

 11 

 430 

62.4  

77.0  

3.4% 

 43,342  

 31,833  

 4,599 

 4,435 

-4,026 

-845 

 65 

 33 

-338 

90.8  

108.4  

 1,863 

 1,848 

-1,220 

-272 

-16 

 12 

 352 

66.0  

81.6  

4.4% 

 34,325  

 39,929  

 4,905 

 4,808 

-4,315 

-882 

 308 

 39 

-42 

89.7  

101.7  

7.3% 

 13,150  

 310,832  

8.3% 

 12,391  

 352,479  

Gross premiums written 

Gross premiums earned 

Gross claims 

Gross operating expenses 

Profit/loss on ceded business 

Techn. interest net of reinsurance  

Technical result 

Gross claims ratio 

Combined ratio 

Claims Frequency a) 

Average claims DKK b) 

Total claims 

 68 

 69 

-19 

-69 

-44 

 5 

-58 

 80 

 79 

-6 

-45 

-58 

 1 

-29 

27.5  

191.3  

7.6  

138.0  

 11,315  

 1,329  

 12,399  

 1,129  

72.6% 

 7,567  

 32,987  

109.0% 

 5,765  

 51,597  

 325 

 311 

-206 

-33 

 0 

 2 

 74 

66.2  

76.8  

 2,768 

 2,751 

-2,437 

-502 

-114 

 18 

-284 

88.6  

111.0  

21.9% 

 62,951  

 40,462  

 18,915 

-15,133 

-3,251 

-309 

 124 

 346 

80.0  

98.8  

 361 

 360 

-279 

-32 

 0 

 4 

 53 

77.5  

86.4  

 2,859 

 2,802 

-3,113 

-493 

 506 

 28 

-270 

111.1  

110.6  

23.6% 

 70,694  

 44,923  

 20,016 

-15,794 

-3,366 

 509 

 173 

 1,538 

78.9  

93.2  

 1,317 

 1,352 

-1,220 

-178 

-23 

 1 

-68 

90.2  

105.1  

18.9% 

 83,801  

 14,395  

 86 

-21 

-196 

-8 

 0 

 3 

-222 

- 

- 

9.3% 

 22,919  

 6,141  

 548 

 560 

-484 

-53 

-4 

 10 

 29 

86.4  

96.6  

2011 

 1,247 

 1,276 

-476 

-181 

-89 

 1 

 531 

37.3  

58.5  

18.4% 

 84,602  

 12,630  

2011 

 50 

 112 

-178 

-8 

 0 

 4 

-70 

158.9  

166.1  

9.5% 

 26,050  

 6,236  

2011 

 545 

 556

-505

-64

-2

 11

-4

90.8 

102.7 

Other 

insurance 

Total 

Norwegian Group Life

One-year policies 

2010  

2011  

2010  

2011  

2010  

 19,391 

 20,277 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
	
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DKKm   

  3   Earned premiums, net of reinsurance 

  Direct insurance 

Indirect insurance 

  Unexpired risk provision 

Ceded direct insurance 
Ceded indirect insurance 

2010 

2011

19,627 
36 

19,663 
-106 

19,557 
-941 
-66 

20,646
36

20,682
38

20,720
-1,009
-70

18,550 

19,641

  Direct insurance, by location of risk 

2010 

2011 

  Denmark 
  Other EU countries 
  Other countries 

Gross 

9,610 
2,918 
6,993 

19,521 

Ceded 

Gross 

Ceded

-501 
-104 
-336 

-941 

10,022 
2,664 
7,998 

-573
-101
-335

20,684 

-1,009

  4   Technical interest, net of reinsurance 

Interest on insurance provisions 

  Discounting transferred from provisions for claims  

  5   Claims incurred, net of reinsurance 

Claims incurred 

  Run-off previous years, gross 

  Reinsurance recoveries 
  Run-off previous years, reinsurers’ share 

  Under claims incurred, the value adjustment of inflation swaps to hedge the inflation risk  

concerning annuities on workers’ compensation insurance totals DKK 58m (in 2010 DKK -83m). 

  6  

Insurance operating expenses, net of reinsurance 
Commission regarding direct business 

  Other acquisition costs 

Total acquisition costs 
  Administrative expenses 

Insurance operating expenses, gross 
Commission from reinsurers 

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2010 

2011

752 
-618 

134 

852
-668

184

-16,500 
883 

-15,617 
661 
-59 

-17,338
1,039

-16,299
1,592
-95

-15,015 

-14,802

-492 
-1,914 

-2,406 
-898 

-3,304 
92 

-460
-2,001

-2,461
-969

-3,430
89

-3,212 

-3,341

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes

DKKm   

2010 

2011

  6  

Insurance operating expenses, net of reinsurance (continued) 

	 Administative	expenses	include	fee	to	the	auditors	appointed	by	the	annual	general	meeting:	

  Deloitte  

The	fee	is	divided	into:	
Statutory audit 

  Other audit assignments 

Tax advice 
  Other services 

In adddition, expenses have been incurred for the Group´s Internal Audit Department.

 In the calculation of the expense ratio costs are stated exclusive of depreciation and operating  
costs on the owner-occupied property but including a calculated rent concerning the owner-occupied  
 property based on a calculated market rent of DKK 33m. (in 2010 DKK 11m) 

Insurance operating expenses, gross, classified by type
Commissions 
Staff expenses 

  Other staff expenses 
  Office expenses and fees, headquarter expenses   
  Operating and maintenance costs IT, software expenses 
  Depreciation, amortisation and impairment writedowns 
  Other income 

Total expenses for leases amounts to DKK 39m (2010 DKK 37m)   

Insurance	operating	expenses	and	claims	include	the	following	
staff expenditure: 
Salaries and wages 
Commision 

  Allocated share options and matching shares 

Pensions 

  Other social security costs 

Payroll tax 

-9 

-9 

-7 
0 
-1 
-1 

-9 

-7

-7

-6
0
-1
0

-7

-492 
-1,827 
-269 
-682 
-255 
-163 
384 

-460
-1,974
-218
-562
-246
-151
181

-3,304 

-3,430

-2,211 
-19 
-16 
-288 
-40 
-258 

-2,335
-16
-14
-340
-39
-316

-2,832 

-3,060

  Remuneration for the Supervisory Board and Executive Management is disclosed  

in note 29 ‘Related parties’. 

  Average number of full-time employees during the year  

4,301 

4,314

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TOTAL NUMBERS 

FAIR VALUE 

Group 
Executive 

Other 
senior 

Other 
Management  employees  employees 

Total 
fair value 

Per   Total fair
Per option  per option  option at   value at 
31 Dec.  31 Dec.
DKKm

at grant 
date DKK   date DKKm 

at grant 

DKK 

Total  

  6  Share option programmes
Spec. of outstanding options:

  2011 

Allocation	2006-2009	
Allocated in 2006-2009,  
beginning of year 
Change between category 
Exercised 
Cancelled 
Expired 

    Outstanding options 
from 2006-2009 
allocation 31 Dec 2011 

Allocation	2010	
Allocated in 2010,  
beginning of year 
Change between category 
Exercised 
Cancelled 
Expired 

    Outstanding options  

from 2010  
allocation 31 Dec 2011 

Allocation	2011	
Allocated in 2011 
Change between category 
Exercised 
Cancelled 
Expired 

    Outstanding options  

from 2011  
allocation 31 Dec 2011 

    Number of options  

144,866 
22,749 
-10,480 
-56,190 
-20,960 

434,852 
-22,749 
-45,850 
-20,246 
-5,240 

52,427 
0 
0 
-5,220 
0 

632,145  64/99/69/94 
0  64/99/69/94 
-56,330  64/99/69/94 
-81,656  64/99/69/94 
-26,200  64/99/69/94 

52 
0 
-3 
-7 
-2 

0/12/43 
0/12/43 
0/12/43 
0/12/43 
0/12/43 

10
0
0
-2
0

79,985 

340,767 

47,207  467,959 

- 

40 

- 

8

48,050 
8,008 
0 
-22,690 
0 

153,503 
-8,008 
0 
-6,341 
0 

25,346 
0 
0 
-667 
0 

226,899 
0 
0 
-29,698 
0 

75 
0 
0 
75 
0 

17 
0 
0 
-2 
0 

53 
0 
0 
53 
0 

12
0
0
-2
0

33,368 

139,154 

24,679  197,201 

- 

15 

- 

10

8,285 
0 
0 
0 
0 

104,967 
0 
0 
-3,798 
0 

27,600 
0 
0 
-1,380 
0 

140,852 
0 
0 
-5,178 
0 

72 
0 
0 
72 
0 

10 
0 
0 
0 
0 

70 
0 
0 
70 
0 

10
0
0
0
0

8,285 

101,169 

26,220  135,674 

- 

10 

- 

10

exercisable end of 2011 

53,417 

236,068 

28,666 

318,151 

   Share option programmes

 In 2011, Tryg awarded share options to the Executive Management (1 person), senior employees (86 persons) and other employees 
(40 persons). At 31 December 2011, the share option plan comprised 800,834 share options (at 31 December 2010 859,044 
share options). Each share option entitles the holder to acquire one existing share of DKK 25 nominal value in the company. The 
share option plan entitles the holders to buy 1.3 % of the share capital in Tryg A/S if all share options are exercised.

 In 2011, the fair value of share options recognised in the consolidated income statement amounted to DKK 13m (2010: DKK 
16m). As at 31 December 2011, a total amount of DKK 69m was recognised for share option programmes issued in 2006-2011.
Fair values at the time of allocation are based on the Black & Scholes option pricing formula. 

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TOTAL NUMBERS 

FAIR VALUE 

Group 
Executive 

Other 
senior 

Other 
Management  employees  employees 

Total 
fair value 

Per   Total fair
Per option  per option  option at   value at 
31 Dec.  31 Dec.
DKKm

at grant 
date DKK   date DKKm 

at grant 

DKK 

Total  

  6  Share option programmes
Spec. of outstanding options:

  2010 

Allocation	2006-2008	
Allocated in 2006-2008,  
beginning of year 
Exercised 
Cancelled 
Expired 

    Outstanding options  
from 2006-2008  
allocation 31 Dec 2010 

Allocation	2009	
Allocated in 2009,  
beginning of year 
Exercised 
Cancelled 
Expired 

    Outstanding options  
from 2009 allocation  

106,608 
0 
0 
0 

353,882 
-31,820 
-4,646 
0 

39,427 
-5,240 
-1,900 
0 

499,917 
-37,060 
-6,546 
0 

64/99/69 
64/99/69 
64/99/69 
0 

39 
-3 
0 
0 

5/0/3 
5/0/3 
5/0/3 
0 

106,608 

317,416 

32,287  456,311 

- 

36 

- 

38,258 
0 
0 
0 

123,016 
0 
-5,580 
0 

20,670 
0 
-530 
0 

181,944 
0 
-6,110 
0 

94 
0 
94 
0 

17 
0 
-1 
0 

17 
0 
17 
0 

    31 Dec 2010 

38,258 

117,436 

20,140  175,834 

- 

16 

- 

Allocation	2010	
Allocated in 2010 
Exercised 
Cancelled 
Expired 

    Outstanding options  
from 2010 allocation  

48,050 
0 
0 
0 

154,838 
0 
-1,335 
0 

25,346 
0 
0 
0 

228,234 
0 
-1,335 
0 

75 
0 
75 
0 

17 
0 
0 
0 

17 
0 
17 
0 

    31 Dec 2010 

48,050 

153,503 

25,346  226,899 

- 

17 

- 

    Number of options  

exercisable end of 2010 

54,520 

166,700 

0 

221,220 

1
0
0
0

1

3
0
0
0

3

4
0
0
0

4

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Notes

  6  Share option programmes

  Year of allocation 

of exercise  1. jan. 2011 

Years 

  2006  
  2007  
  2008  
  2009  
  2010  
  2011  

  Outstanding  
  options  
  31 Dec. 2011 

2009-2011 
2010-2012 
2011-2013 
2012-2014 
2013-2015 
2014-2016 

82,530 
138,690 
235,091 
175,834 
226,899 
0 

Allocated 
in 2011 

0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
140,852 

Exercised 

Cancelled 

Expired  31 Dec. 2011

-56,330 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 

0 
-17,433 
-38,197 
-26,026 
-29,698 
-5,178 

-26,200 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 

0
121,257
196,894
149,808
197,201
135,674

859,044 

140,852 

-56,330 

-116,532 

-26,200 

800,834

The assumptions by calculating the marketvalue at time of allocation

  Year of allocation 

 Average share 
price (DKK) 
at time of 
allocation 

Years 
of exercise 

Expected 
volatility 

Expected 
maturity 

Average 
exercise
Share price
interest rate  31 dec. 2011  31 dec. 2011

Average 
term to 
 maturity 

Risk-free 

  2006  
  2007  
  2008  
  2009  
  2010  
  2011  

2009-2011 
2010-2012 
2011-2013 
2012-2014 
2013-2015 
2014-2016 

355.85 
456.76 
378.24 
313.51 
320.04 
295.83 

17.90% 
24.10% 
20.30% 
37.70% 
29.20% 
30.00% 

4 år 
4 år 
4 år 
4 år 
4 år 
4 år 

3.30% 
3.90% 
3.60% 
2.80% 
2.70% 
3.00% 

0.00 
0.08 
0.58 
1.17 
2.16 
3.11 

0.00
426.44
373.06
318.86
332.54
321.42

 Group Executive management includes retired managers with a total of 44,112 units at a value of DKK 4mill. upon allocation. Risk 
takers are included under ’Senior employees’.

The	following	assumptions	were	applied	in	calculating	the	market	value	of	outstanding	share	options	at	the	time	of	allocation:
 The expected volatility is based on the average volatility of Tryg shares. The expected maturity is 4 years, corresponding to the  
average of the exercise period of 3 to 5 years. 

 The risk-free interest rate is based on a bullet loan with the same term as the expected term of the options at the time of  
allocation. The calculation is based on the strike price as set out in the option agreement and the average share price at the  
time of allocation.

 The dividend payout ratio is not included in the calculation as the strike price is reduced by dividends paid in order to prevent  
option holders from being placed at a disadvantage in connection with the company’s dividend payments. The assumptions for 
calculating the market value at the end of the period are based on the same principles as for the market value at the time of  
allocation. 

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Notes

  6  Matching shares

2011 

TOTAL NUMBERS 

FAIR VALUE 

Group 
Excecutive 
  Management 

Risk- 
takers 

  Average per 
matching 
share at 
grant date 
DKK  

Total  

Total fair  Average per 
matching 
value per 
share at 
option at 
31 Dec. 
grant date 
DKK 
DKKm 

Total fair 
Value at 
31 Dec.
DKKm

Allocated in 2011 

Total Allocated  

4,979 

5,996 

10,975 

4,979 

5,996 

10,975 

302 

302 

4 

4 

319 

319 

4

4

 In 2011 Tryg entered into an agreement on matching shares for the executive management and selected risk takers as a  
consequence of the Group’s wage policy. The executive management and selected risk takers are allocated one share in Tryg A/S  
for each share that the executive management member or risk taker acquires in Tryg A/S at market rate for liquid cash at a  
contractually agreed sum. The shares are reported at market value and are accrued over the four year maturation period. In 2011, 
the reported fair value of matching shares for the Group amounted to DKK 1m. 

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Notes

DKKm   

2010 

2011

  7  

Interest and dividends 
Interest	income	and	dividends	

  Dividends 

Interest income cash in hand and at bank 
Interest income bonds 
Interest income other  

Interest	expenses	
Interest expenses subordinated loan capital and credit institutions  
Interest expenses others 

  8   Value adjustment 

Value	adjustments	concerning	financial	assets	or	liabilities	at	fair	value		

	 with	value	adjustment	in	the	income	statement:	 	

Equity investments 

  Unit trust units 

Share derivatives 

  Bonds 

Interest derivatives 

  Other loans 

Value	adjustments	concerning	assets	or	liabilities	that	cannot	be	attributed	to	IAS	39:
Investment property 
  Owner-occupied property 
  Discounting 
  Other balance sheet items 

Value gains 
Value losses 

  Value adjustment, net 

10 
43 
1,054 
26 

1,133 

-88 
-8 

-96 

10
59
1,173
18

1,260

-83
-30

-113

1,037 

1,147

61 
233 
5 
78 
3 
0 

380 

74 
0 
-227 
11 

-142 

238 

907 
-669 

238 

13
-100
16
160
465
1

555

15
-10
-760
-55

-810

-255

755
-1,010

-255

 Exchange rate adjustments concerning financial assets or liabilities which cannot be valuated to market value is in total DKK 31m 
(2010 DKK 52m)

  Under value adjustment the adjustment of inflation swaps totals DKK 12m (in 2010 DKK 27m). 

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Notes

DKKm   

  9   Tax 

Tax on profit for the year 

  Difference between Danish and foreign tax rate 

Prior-year tax adjustment 

  Adjustment non-taxable income and expenses 

Change in valuation of tax assets 

  Other taxes 

  Effective tax rate 

Tax on profit for the year 

  Difference between Danish and foreign tax rate 

Prior-year tax adjustment 

  Adjustment non-taxable income and expenses 

Change in valuation of tax assets 

  10   Profit/loss on discontinued and divested business 

Earned premiums, net of reinsurance 
Claims incurred, net of reinsurance 
Insurance operating expenses, net of reinsurance  

Technical result 

Profit/loss before tax 

Tax 

  Profit/loss on discontinued and divested business 

2010 

2011

-235 
-28 
9 
18 
-26 
-3 

-265 

% 
25 
3 
-1 
-2 
3 

28 

224 
-291 
-44 

-111 

-111 

28 

-83 

-392
-22
32
-64
-7
-2

-455

%
25
1
-2
4
1

29

4
30
0

34

34

-8

26

  Average claims DKK 

Total claims 

 310,702  
 954  

 114,733 
 15 

 Profit/loss on discontinued and divested business is excluded in ‘Marine, aviation and cargo’  
in the accounts broken down by line of business.  

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Notes

DKKm    

  11  

Intangible assets

  2011 

  Cost 
  Balance 1 January 

Exchange rate adjustment 
Transferred from asset under construction 

  Additions during the year 
  Disposals during the year 

  Balance 31 December 

  Amortisation and writedowns 
  Balance 1 January 

Exchange rate adjustment 
  Amortisation for the year 

Impairment writedowns for the year 

  Balance 31 December 

Trademarks
  and customer 
relations 

Goodwill 

Software 

  Assets under
construction 

Total

377 
3 
0 
0 
0 

380 

0 
0 
0 
0 

0 

168 
2 
0 
0 
0 

170 

-32 
0 
-19 
0 

-51 

786 
1 
74 
22 
-1 

882 

-446 
-1 
-172 
-13 

-632 

115 
0 
-74 
216 
0 

257 

0 
0 
0 
-54 

-54 

1,446
6
0
238
-1

1,689

-478
-1
-191
-67

-737

  Carrying amount 31 December 

380 

119 

250 

203 

952

  2010 

  Cost 
  Balance 1 January 

Exchange rate adjustment 
Transferred from asset under construction 

  Additions during the year 
  Disposals during the year 

  Balance 31 December 

  Amortisation and writedowns 
  Balance 1 January 

Exchange rate adjustment 
  Amortisation for the year 

Impairment writedowns for the year 

  Reversed amortisation 

  Balance 31 December 

329 
48 
0 
0 
0 

377 

0 
0 
0 
0 
0 

0 

148 
20 
0 
0 
0 

168 

-12 
-2 
-18 
0 
0 

-32 

685 
10 
92 
48 
-49 

786 

-335 
-8 
-144 
-3 
44 

-446 

119 
2 
-92 
86 
0 

115 

0 
0 
0 
0 
0 

0 

1,281
80
0
134
-49

1,446

-347
-10
-162
-3
44

-478

  Carrying amount 31 December 

377 

136 

340 

115 

968

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Notes

DKKm   

  11  

Intangible assets (continued)
Impairment test 

  Goodwill 
  As at 31 December 2011, management performed an impairment test of the carrying amount of goodwill 

based on the allocation of the cost of goodwill to the cash-generating unit. Assumptions for impairment test: 
The Value-in-use method is used 

  2011 

  Moderna Försäkringar 
  MF Bilsport & MC Specialförsäkringar 

  2010  

  Moderna Försäkringar 
  MF Bilsport & MC Specialförsäkringar 

Assumed 
  annual growth 
 > 5 years 

2.0% 
2.0% 

2.5% 
2.5% 

Return
require- 
ment 
before tax

12.7%
12.7%

14.9%
14.9%

Insurance activities in Sweden 
 In 2009, Tryg acquired Moderna Försäkringar Sak AB, Modern Re S.A., Netviq AB and MF Bilsport & MC specialfösäkringar. The  
insurance activities were incorporated into the Tryg Group’s business structure in 2009 and are reported under Sweden. In 2010, 
the companies, excluding Modern Re S.A., were merged into Tryg Forsikring A/S as a branch of Moderna Försäkringar, branch of 
Tryg Forsikring A/S. Modern Re S.A. was discontinued in 2011. The activities in Modern Re have not affected the statement of the 
original goodwill, which is why the discontinuation of the company does not affect remaining goodwill. 

 The assumed growth during the terminal period has been estimated based on expectations for general economic growth. The  
return requirement is based on an assessment of the risk profile for the tested business activities. Higher return requirements  
or lower growth would entail a lower value of the activities, whereas lower return requirements or higher growth expectations 
would entail a higher value.

  Trademarks and customer relations 

The impairment test performed for trademarks and customer relations did not indicate any impairment.

  Software 

 The impairment charges are recognised in the income statement in total insurance operating expenses In the impairment test,  
the carrying amount is compared with the estimated present value of future cash flows. 

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Notes

DKKm   

  12   Property, plant and equipment

  2011 

  Cost 
  Balance 1 January 

Exchange rate adjustment 
Transferred from assets under construction 

  Additions during the year 
  Disposals during the year 

  Balance 31 December 

  Accumulated value adjustments 
  Balance 1 January 

Exchange rate adjustment 
Value adjustment for the year at revalued amount in profit and loss  
Value adjustment for the year at revalued amount in  

  other comprehensive income 

  Balance 31 December 

  Accumulated depreciation 
  Balance 1 January 

Exchange rate adjustment 

  Reversed depreciation 
  Depreciation for the year 

  Balance 31 December 

Operating  Owner-occup-  Assets under
construction 
ied property 
equipment 

Total

228 
0 
0 
18 
-59 

187 

0 
0 
0 

0 

0 

-110 
0 
48 
-23 

-85 

1,397 
2 
340 
21 
0 

1,760 

17 
0 
-10 

20 

27 

-29 
0 
0 
-13 

-42 

441 
0 
0 
-3 
-340 

98 

-88 
0 
0 

0 

-88 

0 
0 
0 
0 

0 

2,066
2
340
36
-399

2,045

-71
0
-10

20

-61

-139
0
48
-36

-127

  Carrying amount 31 December 

102 

1,745 

10 

1,857

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Notes

DKKm   

  12   Property, plant and equipment (continued)

Operating  Owner-occup-  Assets under
construction 
ied property 
equipment 

Total

  2010  

  Cost 
  Balance 1 January 

Exchange rate adjustment 
  Additions during the year 
  Disposals during the year 

  Balance 31 December 

  Accumulated value adjustments 
  Balance 1 January 

Exchange rate adjustment 
Value adjustment for the year at revalued amount  
in other comprehensive income 

  Balance 31 December 

  Accumulated depreciation 
  Balance 1 January 

Exchange rate adjustment 

  Reversed depreciation 
  Depreciation for the year 

  Balance 31 December 

225 
7 
62 
-66 

228 

0 
0 

0 

0 

-142 
-3 
55 
-20 

-110 

1,378 
19 
0 
0 

1,397 

-2 
0 

19 

17 

-18 
0 
0 
-11 

-29 

258 
7 
176 
0 

441 

-86 
-2 

0 

-88 

0 
0 
0 
0 

0 

1,861
33
238
-66

2,066

-88
-2

19

-71

-160
-3
55
-31

-139

  Carrying amount 31 December 

118 

1,385 

353 

1,856

External experts were involved in valuing some of the owner-occupied properties.   

Impairment test 

Property,	plant	and	equipment	
 A valuation of owner-occupied property has been performed, including the improvements carried out, after which DKK 20m  
has been recognised in revaluation in other comprehensive income af DKK 10m in depreciation in the income statement.
 The impairment charges on assets under construction are recognised in the income statement in total insurance operating  
expenses. The impairment test performed for operating equipment and assets under construction did not indicate any impairment. 
In establishing the market value of the owner-occupied properties, the following return percentages were used: 

  Return percentages 

  Office property 

2010 

6.4 

2011

6.3

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Notes

DKKm   

  13  

Investment property 
Fair value at the end of the previous financial year 
Exchange rate adjustment 
  Additions during the year 
  Disposals during the year 

Value adjustment for the year 

  Reversed on sale 

Fair value at 31 december 

2010 

2011

2,364 
33 
23 
-261 
68 
-69 

2,158
2
29
-1
12
-1

2,158 

2,199

Total rental income for 2011 is DKK 156m (DKK 166m in 2010).

 Total expenses for 2011 are DKK 39m (DKK 38m in 2010). Of this amount, not-hired property  
is DKK 2m. (DKK 1m in 2010) why the total expenses at the income leading investment property  
are DKK 37m (DKK 37m in 2010). 

External experts were involved in valuing the majority of the investment property.

In establishing the market value of the properties, the following return percentages were used for each property category: 

  Return percentages 

  Business property 
  Office property 
  Residential property 

  Total 

2010 

2011

7.3 
6.6 
4.6 

6.4 

7.3
6.3
4.8

6.3

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Notes

DKKm   

  14  

Investments in associates 

  Cost 
  Balance 1 January 

  Balance 31 December 

  Revaluations at net asset value 
  Balance 1 January 

Exchange rate adjustment 
Value adjustment for the year 

  Balance 31 December 

  Carrying amount 31 December 

2010 

2011

0 

0 

17 
1 
-5 

13 

13 

0

0

13
0
1

14

14

Shares in associates according to the latest financial statements: 

  Name and registered office 

Assets 

Liabilities 

Equity 

Revenue 

Profit/Loss 
of the year 

Ownership 
share in %

  2011 
  Komplementarselskabet  
af 1. marts 2006 ApS, DK 
  Bilskadeinstituttet AS, Norway 
  AS Eidsvåg Fabrikker, Norway 

  2010 

  Komplementarselskabet  
af 1. marts 2006 ApS, DK 
  Bilskadeinstituttet AS, Norway 
  AS Eidsvåg Fabrikker, Norway 

0 
5 
49 

0 
5 
47 

0 
0 
5 

0 
0 
6 

0 
5 
44 

0 
5 
41 

0 
1 
19 

0 
2 
18 

0 
0 
4 

0 
0 
6 

50
30
28

50
30
28

  A individual estimate of the degree of influence referring to the agreed contracts are made. 

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Notes

DKKm   

  15   Total financial assets 

Financial assets at fair value with value adjustment  
in the income statement 
Equity investments 

  Unit trust units 
  Bonds 
  Deposits in credit institutions 
  Derivative financial instruments 

Financial assets at fair value with value adjustment in the income statement 

Loans and receivables measured at amortised cost
 Total receivables in relation to direct insurance contracts 

  Receivables from insurance enterprises 
  Receivables from subsidiaries 
  Other receivables 
Current tax assets 
Cash in hand and at bank 

Total loans and receivables measured at amortised cost 

2010 

2011

2010 
184 
2,268 
34,621 
2,755 
298 

40,126 

1,110 
211 
0 
601 
196 
857 

2,975 

2011
187
2,378
38,400
1,635
651

43,251

1,158
317
1
189
93
402

2,160

  Total financial assets 

43,101 

45,411

Financial assets at amortized cost prices only deviate to a minor extent from fair value.

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities at fair value with value adjustment in the income statement

  Derivative financial instruments 

Total financial liabilities at fair value with value adjustment in the income statement 

376 

376 

35

35

Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost 
Subordinated loan capital 

  Debt related to direct insurance 
  Debt related to reinsurance 
  Debt to credit institutions 
  Debt to credit institutions 
Current tax liabilities 

  Other debt 

Total financial liabilities measured at amortised cost 

1,591 
419 
187 
30 
3,947 
106 
1,030 

7,310 

1,589
410
191
11
4,161
260
740

7,362

  Total financial liabilities 

7,686 

7,397

 Information on valuation of subordinated loan capital at fair value is stated in note 20.  
Other financial liabilities at amortized cost price only deviate to a minor extent from fair value. 

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Notes

DKKm   

  15   Total financial assets (continued) 

Fair value hierarchy for financial instruments  

  measured at fair value in the balance sheet  

  2011 

Equity investments 

  Unit trust units 
  Bonds 

Cash in hand and deposits in credit institutions 

  Derivative financial instruments 

  2010 

Equity investments 

  Unit trust units 
  Bonds 

Cash in hand and deposits in credit institutions 

  Derivative financial instruments 

Quoted 
market 
prices 

Observable  Unobservable 
input 

input 

Total

0 
2,378 
26,713 
1,635 
0 

30,726 

0 
2,268 
20,808 
2,755 
0 

25,831 

0 
0 
11,657 
0 
579 

12,236 

0 
0 
13,770 
0 
-49 

13,721 

187 
0 
30 
0 
37 

254 

184 
0 
43 
0 
-29 

198 

187
2,378
38,400
1,635
616

43,216

184
2,268
34,621
2,755
-78

39,750

2010 

2011

338 
4 
-47 
0 
-100 
3 

198 

-54 

198
0
77
8
-29
0

254

77

Financial instruments measured at fair value in the balance sheet on the basis of non-observable input: 
Carrying amount 1 January 
Exchange rate adjustment 

  Gains/losses in the income statement 

Purchases 
Sales 
Transfers to/from the Group ‘non-observable input’ 

  Carrying amount 31 December 

  Gains/losses in the income statement for assets held  

at the balance sheet date recognised in value adjustments 

 Bonds measured on the basis of observable inputs mainly consist of Norwegian bonds issued by banks and to some extent  
Danish semi liquid bonds, where no quoted prices based on actual trades are available. 

 Unobservable input, total result DKK 75m (DKK -47m in 2010), mainly comprises inflation derivatives of DKK 70m hedging  
(DKK -56m in 2010) inflation risk on technical provisions which recorded an accounting result of DKK -58m (DKK 83m in 2010). 

 The risk of the unobservable input group is moderate since the inflation derivatives aim at hedging the by market conditions  
such as inflation risk of the technical provisions 100 percent, while the unquoted shares and bonds, which are influenced  
the development in interest rates and expected earnings, is a limited amount. 

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Notes

DKKm   

Bonds 

Shares 

Property 

Total

  15   Total financial assets (continued) 

  Reconciliation between investment assets as per  

’Investment Activity’ in the Management’s report and  
the Statement of financial position 

  2011 

Investment assets as per the section ‘Investment activities’  
in the Management’s report 
Consisting of: 
Cash in hands allocated to portefolio management 

  Unsettled securities trading 
  Unit trust units 

Futures 

  Deposits and derivatives 
  Repo debt 
  Owner-occupied property 

Equity investments 

Investment assets according to balance sheet 

  Unit trust units 
  Deposits in credit institutions 
  Derivative financial instruments 
  Associated shares 

  Total investment assets according to balance sheet 

  2010 

Investment assets as per the section ‘Investment activities’  
in the Management’s report 
Consisting of: 
Cash in hands allocated to portefolio management 

  Unsettled securities trading 
  Unit trust units 

Futures 

  Deposits and derivatives 
  Repo debt 
  Owner-occupied property 

Equity investments 

Investment assets according to balance sheet 

  Unit trust units 
  Deposits in credit institutions 
  Derivative financial instruments 
  Associated shares 

  Total investment assets according to balance sheet 

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37,232 

1,816 

3,954 

43,002

-33 
779 
-719 
0 
-2,241 
3,382 
0 
0 

38,400 

0 
0 
-1,659 
44 
0 
0 
0 
-14 

187 

0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
-1,755 
0 

2,199 

-33
779
-2,378
44
-2,241
3,382
-1,755
-14

40,786
2,378
1,635
651
14

45,464

34,317 

2,179 

3,897 

40,393

-80 
1,795 
-532 
0 
-2,775 
1,896 
0 
0 

34,621 

0 
0 
-1,736 
-246 
0 
0 
0 
-13 

184 

0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
-1,739 
0 

2,158 

-80
1,795
-2,268
-246
-2,775
1,896
-1,739
-13

36,963
2,268
2,755
298
13

42,297

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes

DKKm   

2010 

2011

  15   Total financial assets (continued) 

  Sensitivity information 

Impact on shareholders’ equity from the following changes: 
Interest rate increase of 0.7-1.0 pct. point 
Interest rate fall of 0.7-1.0 pct. point 
Equity price fall of 12% 
Fall in property prices of 8% 
Exchange rate risk (VaR 99.5) 
Loss on counterparties of 8% 

 The impact on the income statement is similar to the impact on shareholders’ equity.  
The calculation is made in accordance with the disclosure requirements of the executive order  
issued by the Danish FSA on the presentation of financial reports by insurance companies  
and profession-specific pension funds.

  Derivative financial instruments 
	 Derivatives	with	value	adjustment	in	the	income	statement	at	fair	value:	

-75 
13 
-262 
-334 
-12 
-315 

-24
87
-223
-330
-23
-500

Interest derivatives 
Share derivatives 
Inflation derivatives 
Exchange rate derivatives 

  Due within one year 
  Due within one to five years 
  Due after more than five years 

2010 

2011 

Fair value in 
the balance  
sheet 

13 
0 
-29 
-62 
-78 

-19 
-8 
-51 

Nominal 

23,477 
246 
3,248 
11,972 
38,943 

28,855 
3,709 
6,379 

Fair value in 
the balance 
sheet

606
0
37
-27
616

-57
-21
694

Nominal 

16,971 
44 
2,931 
8,131 
28,077 

10,288 
3,656 
14,133 

	 Derivative	financial	instruments	used	in	connection	with	hedging	of	foreign	entities	for	accounting	purposes:

  Gains and losses on hedges  

charged to other comprehensive  
income at 1 January 

  Gains and losses on hedges  

charged to other comprehensive  
income during the year 

  Gains and losses on hedges  

charged to other comprehensive  
income at 31 December 

2010 

2011 

Gains 

Losses 

Net 

Gains 

Losses 

Net

850 

-819 

31 

983 

-1,280 

-297

133 

-461 

-328 

273 

-300 

-27

983 

-1,280 

-297 

1,256 

-1,580 

-324

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Notes

DKKm   

2010 

2011

  15   Total financial assets (continued) 

  Exchange rate adjustment 

Exchange	rate	adjustments	of	foreign	entities	recognised		
in other comprehensive income in the amount of:  

  Balance at 1 January 

Exchange rate adjustment during the year 

  Balance at 31 December 

  Receivables 
  Receivables from insurance enterprises 
  Receivables from subsidiaries 
  Other receivables 

Specification	of	writedowns	on	receivables	from	insurance	contracts	

  Balance at 1 January 

Exchange rate adjustment 

  Writedowns and reversed writedowns for the year 

  Balance at 31 December 

  Reversed impairment losses are estimated at DKK 52m (2010 DKK 45m) annually,  

but may vary due to major cases/disputes.

	 Receivables	in	connection	with	insurance	contracts	include	overdue	recievables	totalling:		

Falling	due:	
  Within 90 days 
  After 90 days 

Including writedowns of due amounts 

  16   Reinsurer’s share 

  Reinsurers’ share 
  Writedowns after impairment test 

  Balance at 31 December 

-23 
330 

307 

1,321 
0 
601 

1,922 

124 
3 
8 

135 

307
30

337

1,475
1
189

1,665

135
0
8

143

197 
161 

358 

135 

170
151

321

143

1,605 
-17 

1,588 

2,086
-19

2,067

Impairment test 
 As at 31 December 2011, management performed a test of the carrying amount of total reinsurers’ share of provisions  
for insurance contracts. The impairment test resulted in impairment charges totalling DKK 19m (2010: DKK 17m) 
Writedowns during the year include reversed writedowns totalling DKK 1m (2010: DKK 1m).’ 

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Notes

DKKm   

  17   Current tax 

Current tax, beginning of year  
Exchange rate adjustment 
Current tax for the year 
Current tax on equity entries 

  Adjustment of prior-year current tax  

Tax paid during the year  

  Net current tax, end of year 

Current	tax	is	recognised	in	the	balance	sheet	as	follows:	

  Under assets, current tax  
  Under liabilities, current tax  

  Net current tax, end of year  

  18  Shareholders’ equity

2010 

2011

-303 
-15 
-170 
82 
14 
482 

90 

196 
-106 

90 

90
0
-500
7
26
210

-167

93
-260

-167

  Share capital 

2010 

2011 

  Numbers of shares 

  Balance at 1 January 
  Bought during the year 
Sold during the year 

No. of 
shares 

63,227,650 
-2,625,786 
31,837 

Nominal 
value 
 (DKK’000) 

1,580,692 
-65,645 
796 

No. of 
shares 

60,633,701 
-316,792 
56,360 

Nominal
value 
 (DKK’000)

1,515,843
-7,920
1,409

  Balance at 31 December 

  60,633,701 

1,515,843  60,373,269 

1,509,332

Treasury shares 

  Balance at 1 January 
  Bought during the year 

Cancellation in connection  
  with buyback programme. 
  Used in connection with issue  
  of employee shares 
  Used in connection with exercise  
  of stock options 

2010 

Nominal 
value 
 (DKK’ 000) 

17,598 
65,645 

0 

0 

No. of 
shares 

703,923 
2,625,786 

0 

-17 

-31,820 

-796 

  Balance at 31 December 

3,297,872 

82,447 

% of share 
capital 

No. of 
shares 

2011 

Nominal 
value 
  (DKK’ 000) 

% of share
capital 

1.10 
4.11 

3,297,872 
316,792 

82,447 
7,920 

5.16
0.50

0 

-2,615,470 

-65,387 

-4.03

0.00 

-0.05 

5.16 

0 

0 

-56,360 

-1,409 

942,834 

23,571 

0.00

-0.09

1.54

 Pursuant to the authorisation granted by the shareholders, Tryg may acquire up to 10.0% of the share capital until the next  
annual general meeting in 2012. Treasury shares are acquired for use in the Group’s incentive programme and as part of  
the share buy back programme. 

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Notes

DKKm   

  19  Capital adequacy 

Shareholders’ equity according to annual report 
Proposed dividend 
Solvency requirements to subsidiary undertakings – 50% 

  Tier 1 Capital 

Subordinate loan capital 
Solvency requirements to subsidiary undertakings – 50% 

  Capital base 

  Weighted assets 

  Solvency ratio 

2010 

8,458 
-256 
-2,516 

5,686 
804 
-2,515 

3,975 

2011

9,007
-399
-2,508

6,100
848
-2,507

4,441

3,188 

3,953

125 

112

The capital base and the solvency ratio are calculated in accordance with the Danish Financial Business Act. 

  20   Subordinate loan capital

The fair value of the loan at the balance sheet date 
The fair value of the loan at the balance sheet date  
is based on a price of 
Total capital losses and costs the balance sheet date 
Interest expenses of the year 

Bond loan 

2010 

950 

85 
12 
50 

2011 

962 

86 
10 
50 

Tryghedsgruppen smba
2011

2010 

499 

103 
0 
33 

464

96
0
33

The share of subordinated capital included in the calculation of the capital base total DKK 848 (in 2010 DKK 804m ) 
 The loans are initially recognised at fair value on the date on which a loan is entered and subsequently measured at amortised 
cost.  Please refer to note 1 Risk management, which include the terms of the loans. 

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Notes

DKKm   

  21  Provisions for claims

  2011 

Total, beginning of year 

  Market value adjustment of provisions, beginning of year 

Paid in the financial year in respect of the current year 
Paid in the financial year in respect of prior years  

Change in claims in the financial year in respect of the current year 
Change in claims in the financial year in respect of prior years 

Gross 

Ceded 

Net

24,255 
69 

24,324 

-8,413 
-6,921 

1,333 
5 

1,338 

-750 
-341 

22,922
64

22,986

-7,663
-6,580

-15,334 

-1,091 

-14,243

16,660 
-1,005 

15,655 

1,483 
-34 

1,449 

15,177
-971

14,206

  Discounting and exchange rate adjustment 

1,551 

59 

1,492

Provisions for claims, end of year 

  Other 1) 

  2010 

Total, beginning of year 

  Market value adjustment of provisions, beginning of year 

Paid in the financial year in respect of the current year 
Paid in the financial year in respect of prior years  

Change in claims in the financial year in respect of the current year 
Change in claims in the financial year in respect of prior years 

  Discounting and exchange rate adjustment 

Provisions for claims, end of year 

  Other a) 

a)	 	Comprises	provisions	for	claims	for	Tryg	Garantiforsikring	A/S,	the	Finnish	branch	of	Tryg	Forsikring	A/S.	

26,196 
745 

1,755 
120 

24,441
625

26,941 

1,875 

25,066

22,017 
703 

22,720 

-8,273 
-6,663 

-14,936 

16,502 
-857 

15,645 

826 

24,255 
628 

1,050 
62 

1,112 

-195 
-327 

-522 

757 
-52 

705 

38 

1,333 
101 

20,967
641

21,608

-8,078
-6,336

-14,414

15,745
-805

14,940

788

22,922
527

24,883 

1,434 

23,449

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Notes

DKKm   

2010 

2011

  22   Pensions and similar obligations 

Jubilees, schemes for elderly employees etc. 

  Recognised obligation, end of year 

	 Defined	benefit	persion	plans:	

Present value of pension obligations funded through operations   
Present value of pension obligations funded through establishment of funds 

  Gross pension obligation 
Fair value of plan assets 

  Net pension obligation 

Specification	of	change	in	recognised	pension	obligations:

  Recognised pension obligation, beginning of year 
  Adjusted prior years regarding expected estimate change 

Exchange rate adjustment 
Present value of amounts accumulated during the year 
Capital costs of previously accumulated pensions   

  Acturial gains/losses 

Paid during the period 
Change in recognised employers’ nat. ins. contribution 

50 

50 

108 
1,464 

1,572 
951 

621 

1,304 
0 
81 
52 
58 
181 
-62 
-42 

49

49

122
1,868

1,990
1,013

977

1,572
57
13
49
58
310
-69
0

  Recognised pension obligation, end of year  

1,572 

1,990

Change	in	carrying	amount	of	plan	assets:	
Carrying amount of plan assets, beginning of year 

  Adjusted prior years regarding expected estimate change 

Exchange rate adjustment 
Investments in the year 
Estimated return on pension funds 

  Acturial gains/losses 

Paid during the period 

  Carrying amount of plan assets, end of year 

  Total pensions and similar abligations, end of year 

  Total recognised obligation, end of year 

Specification of pension cost for the year: 
Present value of amounts accumulated during the year 
Interest expense on accrued pensions obligation   
Expected return on plan assets 

  Accrued employers’ nat.insurance contribution 

  Total year’s cost of defined benefit plans 

The premium for the following financial years is estimated at: 

  Estimated distribution of plan assets: 

Shares 
  Bonds 

Property 

  Average return on plan assets 

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856 
0 
57 
73 
53 
-47 
-41 

951 

621 

671 

44 
58 
-53 
6 

55 

66 

% 

12 
69 
19 

4.5 

951
-17
9
88
41
-15
-44

1,013

977

1,026

40
57
-41
10

66

80

%

5
77
18

4.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
	
	
	
	
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes

DKKm   

  22   Pensions and similar obligations (continued) 

	 Assumptions	used
  Discount rate 

Estimated return on pension funds 
Salary adjustment 
Pension adjustment 

  G Adjustment 
Turnover 
Employers’ nat. ins. contribution 
Take up of the AFP Early Retirement Plan 

  Mortality table 

  Sensitivity information 

Impact	on	shareholders’	equity	from	the	following	changes:	

Interest rate increase of 0.3 pct. point 
Interest rate decrease of 0.3 pct. point 

Pension obligation 
Plan assets 
Surplus/deficit 

  Actuarial gains/losses associated with  

the pension obligation 

  Actuarial gains/losses associated  
  with pension assets 
  Actuarial gains/losses in other comprehensive  

income end of year 

2007 

1,292 
932 
360 

104 

-10 

94 

2008 

1,123 
628 
495 

-23 

-173 

-196 

2009 

1,304 
856 
448 

70 

-42 

28 

2010 

2011

% 

%

3.8 
4.5 
4.0 
3.8 
3.8 
6.0 
14.1 
0.0 
Adj. K2005 

2.7
4.0
4.0
3.8
3.8
6.0
14.1
0.0
Adj. K2005

68 
-77 

2010 

1,572 
951 
621 

-181 

-47 

-228 

96
-89

2011

1,990
1,013
977

-367

-32

-399

 Moderna Försäkringar, branch of Tryg Forsikring A/S complies with the Swedish industry pension agreement, the FTP plan, which 
is insured with Försäkringsbranschens Pensionskassa – FPK. Under the terms of the agreement, the Group’s Swedish branch has 
undertaken, along with the other businesses in the collaboration, to pay the pensions of the individual employees in accordance 
with the applicable rules. 

 The FTP plan is primarily a defined benefit plan in terms of the future pension benefits. FPK is unable to provide sufficient informa-
tion for the Group to use defined benefit accounting. For this reason, the Group has accounted for the plan as if it were a defined 
contribution plan in accordance with IAS 19.30.

 This years premium paid to FPK amounted to DKK xm, which is about 2 % of the annual premium in FPK (2010). FPK writes in its 
half-year report for 2011 that it had a collective consolidation ratio of 134 at 30 June 2011 (consolidation ration 112 at 30 June 
2010). The collective consolidation ratio is defined as the market value of the plan assets relative to the total collective pension 
obligations. 

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Notes

DKKm   

  23   Deferred tax 
  Tax asset 
  Operating equipment 
  Debt and provisions 
Capitalised tax loss 

Tax liability 
Intangible rights 
Land and buildings 

  Bonds and loans secured by mortgages 

Contingency funds 

  Deferred tax, end of year 

  Unaccrued timing differences of shares 
  Unaccrued timing differences of balance sheet items 

  Reconcillation of deferred tax 
  Deferred tax, beginning of year 

Exchange rate adjustment 
Change in deferred tax previous years 
Change in capitalised tax loss 
Change in deferred tax taken to the income statement 
Change in deferred tax taken to equity 

  Tax value of non-capitalised tax loss 
  Denmark 
Sweden 
Finland 
Luxembourg 

2010 

2011

37 
213 
70 

320 

121 
206 
14 
1,261 

1,602 

1,282 

0 
25 

1,244 
70 
0 
34 
53 
-119 

31
284
81

396

136
228
49
1,174

1,587

1,191

0
30

1,282
9
-10
0
-6
-84

1,282 

1,191

18 
4 
89 
32 

18
4
96
0

 The loss in Tryg A/S cannot be utilised in the Danish joint taxation scheme. The loss can be carried forward indefinitely  
in Denmark. Under Finnish rules, losses may be carried forward for ten years and according to the rules in Sweden,  
losses may be carried forward indefinitely. 

 Losses are not recognised as tax assets until it is likely that there will be sufficient future taxable income for the loss to be utilised.

 The total current and deferred tax relating to items recognised in equity is recognised in thebalance sheet in the amount of DKK 
90m. (2010 DKK 208m). 

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Notes

DKKm   

2010 

2011

  24   Other provisions 

  Other provisions, beginning of year 

Change in provisions 

  Other provisions, end of year 

  Other provisions relate to provisions for the Group’s own insurance claims

  25   Debt to credit institutions 

  Bank overdrafts 

  Debt falling due within one year 
  Debt falling due after more than five years 

 Tryg A/S has established committed credit facilities totalling DKK 800m with af number  
of Danish banks. These credit facilities expire on 31 December 2012. In addition, Tryg Forsikring A/S  
has established committed repo facilities DKK 1 mia. with at number of Danish banks. These repo  
facilities expire on 31 December 2012.

  26   Debt relating to unsettled fund trading and repos 

  Unsettled fund trading 
  Repo debt 

  Unsettled fund trading is debt for bonds purchased in 2010 and 2011, however with settlement  

in 2011 and 2012 respectively 

  Debt falling due within one year 
  Debt falling due after more than five years 

  27   Earnings per share 

Profit/loss for the period from continuing business 
Profit/loss on discontinued and divested business  

Profit/loss for the period 

  Average number of shares (1,000 shares) 
  Diluted number of shares (1,000) 

  Diluted average number of shares (1,000) 

Earnings per share – continuing business 
Earnings per share – discontinuing business 

  Diluted earnings per share – discontinuing business (DKK) 
  Basic earnings per share 
  Diluted basic earnings per share 

6 
-5 

1 

30 

30 

30 
0 

1
10

11

11

11

11
0

2,051 
1,896 

3,947 

779
3,382

4,161

3,947 
0 

4,161
0

676 
-83 

593 

62,362 
82 

62,444 

10.8 
-1.3 
-1.3 
9.5 
9.5 

1,114
26

1,140

60,401
0

60,401

18.4
0.4
0.4
18.9
18.9

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Notes

DKKm    

<1 year 

1-3 years 

3-5 years 

> 5 years 

Total

 Obligations due by period

  28   Contractual obligations, collateral and 

contingent liabilities

  Contractual obligations 

  2011 

  Operating leases 
  Other contractual obligations 

  2010 

  Operating leases 
  Other contractual obligations 

130 
479 

609 

149 
811 

960 

230 
183 

413 

215 
43 

258 

106 
0 

106 

106 
36 

142 

84 
0 

84 

112 
38 

150 

550
662

1,212

582
928

1,510

The	amounts	include	the	following:	
 Tryg Forsikring A/S and Tryg Forsikring, norwegian branch of Tryg Forsikring A/S have signed an operating agreement with CSC for 
an amount of DKK 531m for a period of 5 years which cannot be cancelled within a year. The contract expires in 2015.

Tryg Forsikring A/S has signed the following contracts with amounts above DKK 50m:
Portfolio management contract for DKK 52m, which expires in 2015.
Telephony service contract with Telenor for DKK 116m, which expires after 2015.   
Lease contracts on premises for DKK 347m. The contracts expire after 5 years. 

  Collateral 

The Danish companies in Tryg Group are jointly taxed with TryghedsGruppen smba.  

  Assets to cover the technical provisions in Tryg Forsikring A/S  

have been registered in the total amount of 

  Assets to cover the technical provisions in Tryg Garantiforsikring A/S  

have been registered in the total amount of 

2010 

2011

36,923 

41,382

311 

332

  DKK 66m (2010: DKK 51m) of the Group’s cash in hand and at bank is placed as collateral for futures contracts. 

 DKK 3.382m (2010: DKK 1.896m) of the Group’s bond portfolio was sold in repo transactions and must be repurchased. The value 
of the bond portfolio remains recognised in the balance sheet and has been provided as security for financial liabilities concerning 
repo transactions. 

  Contingent liabilities 

 Companies of the Tryg Group are part of some disputes. Management believes that the outcome of these legal proceedings will 
not affect the Group’s financial position beyond those receivables and obligations recognised in the statement of financial position 
at 31 December 2011. 

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Notes

DKKm   

  29   Related parties 

 The Group has no other closely related parties with a decisive influence other than  
the parent company, TryghedsGruppen Smba. Closely related parties with significant influence  
include the Supervisory Board, the Executive Management, and these persons’ related family.

  Supervisory Board and Group Executive Management

  Premium income 

- Parent company (TryghedsGruppen smba) 
- Key management 
- Other related parties 

  Claims paid 

- Parent company (TryghedsGruppen smba) 
- Key management 
- Other related parties 

2010 

2011

0.3 
0.5 
1.3 

0.2 
0.5 
0.1 

0.3
0.6
2.9

0.1
0.0
1.4

  No provisions have been made for non-performing guarantees and no expenses were incurred during the financial year.

  Specification of remuneration

  2011 

Supervisory Board 
Executive Management 

  Risk takers 

  2010 

Supervisory Board 
Executive Management 

Basic wage  Variable wage 

Pension 

Total

5 
25 
31 

61 

5 
18 

23 

0 
0 
1 

1 

0 
2 

2 

0 
4 
7 

11 

0 
3 

3 

5
29
39

73

5
23

28

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Notes

DKKm   

  29   Related parties

 Fees are charges incurred during the financial year. Variable salary includes the charges for matching shares, which are  
recognised over three years. The Board and Risk Takers are included in incentive programmes. Please refer to note 6 for  
information concerning this

 The number of persons in the categories are as follows; the Supervisory Board 14 persons, the Executive Management 5 persons, 
Risk Takers 14 persons.

 The Supervisory Board in Tryg A/S are paid with a fixed fee and are not included in the benefit schemes. The Management is paid 
with a fixed wage and pension. The variable wage is awarded in the form of a matching share programme; see the reference under 
‘Management’. The Management’s compensation includes wages and pension to retired managers for a total of DKK 14m. 

 Each member of the Executive Management is entitled to 12 months notice and cash severance pay equal to 12 months’.  
(Group CEO is entitled to cash severance pay equal to 18 months’). 

 Members of the Executive Management can raise no further claims in this respect, including claims for compensation pursuant  
to sections 2a and/or 2b Salaried Employees Act, as such claims are included in the severance pay.

 Risk Takers are defined as employees, whose activities have a significant influence on the business’s risk profile. The Supervisory 
Board decides which employees shall be considered risk takers.

  Parent company 
  TryghedsGruppen smba 

TryghedsGruppen smba controls 60% of the shares in Tryg A/S.

Intra-group trading involved: 

- Subordinated loan capital 
- Interest expenses 

2010 

499 
33 

2011

464
33

Transactions between TryghedsGruppen smba and Tryg A/S are on market terms 

Intra-group trading involved 
 Administration fee, etc. is fixed on a cost-recovery basis. Intra-group accounts are offset and carry interest on market terms.  
The companies in Tryg Group have entered into reinsurance contracts on market terms. Transactions with subsidiaries have been 
eliminated in the consolidated financial statements in accordance with the accounting policies.

  30   Financial highlights 

cf page 71.

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Notes

31 Accounting policies

The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance 
with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as per 
adopted by the EU on 31 December 2011 and in accordance with 
the Danish Statutory Order on Adoption of IFRS.

The annual report of the parent company is prepared in accord-
ance with the executive order on financial reports presented by in-
surance companies and lateral pension funds issued by the Danish 
FSA. The deviations from the recognition and measurement re-
quirements of IFRS are:

•    Investments in subsidiaries are valued according to the equity 
method, whereas under IFRS valuation is made at cost or fair 
value. Furthermore the requirements regarding presentation and 
disclosure are less comprehensive than under IFRS.

•    Unlike IAS 19, the Danish FSA’s executive order does not allow 
for actuarial gains and losses arising from experience adjust-
ments and changes in actuarial assumptions to be taken to other 
comprehensive income. Actuarial gains and losses will therefore 
be recognised in the parent company’s income statement. 

•    The Danish FSA’s executive order does not allow provisions for 
deferred tax of contingency reserves allocated from untaxed 
funds. Deferred tax and the other comprehensive income of the 
parent company have been adjusted accordingly on the transi-
tion to IFRS.

Accounting policies are unchanged from the annual report 2010.

•   Amendments to IAS 27 ‘Consolidated and separate financial 

statements’

•   Amendments to IAS 34 ‘Interim Financial Reporting’
•   Amendments to IFRIC 13 ‘Customer Loyalty Programmes’,  

IFRIC 14 ‘The Limit on a Defined Benefit Asset’

•   IFRIC 19 ‘Extinguishing Financial Liabilities with Equity  

Instruments’

The Group has not applied the following new and revised 
executive orders, standards and interpretations that have 
been issued but not yet effective:

•   Amendments to IFRS 7 ’Disclosures – Transfers of Financial  

Assets’ a)

•   IFRS 9 ‘Financial Instruments’ b)
•   IFRS 10 ‘ Consolidated Financial Statements’ b)
•   IFRS 11 ‘Joint Arrangements’ b)
•   IFRS 12 ‘Disclosure of interests in Other Entities’ b)
•   IFRS 13 ‘Fair Value Measurement’ b)
•   Amendments to IAS 1 ‘Presentation of items of other  

Comprehensive Income’ c)

•   Amendments to IAS 12 ‘ Deferred Tax – Recovery  

of underlying Assets’ d)

•   IAS 19 (as revised in 2011) ‘Employee Benefits’ b)
•   IAS 27 (as revised in 2011) ‘Separate Financial Statements’ b)
•   IAS 28 (as revised in 2011) ‘Investments in Associates  

and Joint Ventures’ b)

a)	Effective	for	annual	periods	beginning	on	or	after	1	July	2011.

b)		Effective	for	annual	periods	beginning	on	or	after	1	January	2013.

c)	 Effective	for	annual	periods	beginning	on	or	after	1	July	2012.

d)	Effective	for	annual	periods	beginning	on	or	after	1	January	2012.

Accounting regulation

Implementation of changes to accounting standards and 
interpretation in 2011 
The International Accounting Standards Board (ISAB) has issued a 
number of changes to the international accounting standards, and 
the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee 
(IFRIC) has also issued a number of interpretations. 

The changes will be implemented going foreward from 2012.

Significant accounting estimates and assessments
The preparation of financial statements under IFRS requires the 
use of certain critical accounting estimates and requires manage-
ment to exercise its judgment in the process of applying the 
Group’s accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of 
judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and esti-
mates are significant to the consolidated financial statements are:

No standards or interpretations have been implemented for the 
first time for the accounting year that began on 1st January 2011 
that will have a significant impact on the Group. 

New or amended standards and interpretations that have been im-
plemented but have not significantly affected the Group:

•   Liabilities under insurance contracts
•   Valuation of defined benefit plans 
•   Fair value of financial assets and liabilities
•   Valuation of property 
•   Measurement of goodwill

•  Amendments to IFRS 7 ’Financial Instruments: Disclosure’
•   Amendments to IAS 1 ’Presentation of Financial Statements’
•   Amendments to IAS 24 ‘Related Party Disclosures: Revised defi-

nition of related parties’

Liabilities under insurance contracts
Estimates of provisions for insurance contracts represent the 
Group’s most critical accounting estimates, as these provisions  
involve a number of uncertainty factors.

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Liabilities for unpaid claims are estimates that involve actuarial and 
statistical projections of the claims and the administration of the 
claims. The projections are based on the Tryg Group’s knowledge 
of historical developments, payment patterns, reporting delays, du-
ration of the claims settlement process and other effects that 
might influence the future development of the liabilities.

The Group establishes claims provisions covering both known case 
reserves and estimated claims that have been incurred by its poli-
cyholders but not yet reported to the company (known as ’IBNR 
reserves) and future developments on claims which are known to 
the Tryg Group but have not been finally settled. The Group also 
includes in its claims reserves direct and indirect claims settlement 
costs or loss adjustment expenses that arise from events that have 
occurred up to the balance sheet date even if they have not yet 
been reported to the Tryg Group. 

The projection for claims provisions is therefore inherently uncer-
tain and, by necessity, relies upon the making of certain assump-
tions as to factors such as court decisions, changes in law, social 
inflation and other economic trends, including inflation. The 
Group’s actual liability for losses may therefore be subject to mate-
rial positive or negative deviations relative to the initially estimated 
provisions for claims. 

Provisions for claims are discounted. As a result, initial changes in 
discount rates or changes in duration of the claims provisions 
could have positive or negative effects on earnings. Discounting 
affects the motor liability, professional liability, workers’ compensa-
tion and personal accident classes, in particular.

The Financial Supervisory Authority’s adjusted discount curve, 
which includes both euro swap rates, national differentials and 
Danish swap rates, and also an option adjusted real credit interest 
rate differential, is used to discount Danish provisions for out-
standing claims. 

The Norwegian and Swedish provisions are discounted with euro 
swap rates, to which a country specific interest differential is 
added that reflects the difference between Norwegian and  
Swedish government bonds and the German government bond  
interest rate respectively. Finnish provisions are discounted  
using the Danish discount curve.

The net obligation with respect to the defined benefit plan is 
based on actuarial calculations involving a number of assumptions. 
The preconditions are discounting interest rate, expected future 
wage and pension adjustment, turnover, mortality and expected 
future yield on pension funds.

Fair value of financial assets and liabilities
Measurements of financial assets and liabilities for which prices are 
quoted in an active market or which are based on generally ac-
cepted models with observable market data are not subject to ma-
terial estimates. For securities that are not listed on a stock ex-
change, or for which no stock exchange price is quoted that reflects 
the fair value of the instrument, the fair value is determined using 
a current OTC price of a similar financial instrument or using a 
model calculation. The valuation models include the discounting of 
the instrument cash flow using an appropriate market interest rate 
with due consideration to credit and liquidity premiums.

Valuation of property
Property is divided into owner-occupied property and investment 
property. Owner-occupied property is assessed at the reassessed 
value that is equivalent to the fair value at the time of reassess-
ment, with a deduction for depreciations and write-downs. The fair 
value is calculated based on a market-determined rental income, 
as well as operating expenses in proportion to the property’s re-
quired rate of return percent. Investment property is calculated at 
fair value. The calculation of fair value is based on market prices, 
taking into consideration the property’s type, location and mainte-
nance standards, and calculated based on a market determined 
rental income as well as operating expenses in proportion to the 
property’s required rate of return.

Measurement of goodwill
Goodwill was acquired in connection with acquisition of businesses. 
Goodwill is allocated to the cash-generating units under which 
management manages the investment. The carrying amount is 
tested for impairment at least annually. Impairment testing involves 
estimates of future cash flows and is affected by a number of fac-
tors, including discount rates and other circumstances dependent 
on economic trends, such as customer behaviour and competition.

Basis of presentation

Several assumptions and estimates underlying the calculation of 
the provisions for claims are mutually dependent. This has the 
greatest impact on assumptions with respect to interest rates and 
inflation.

Defined benefit pension schemes
The Group operates a defined benefit plan in Norway. A defined 
benefit plan is a pension plan that defines an amount of pension 
benefit that an employee will receive on retirement, depending on 
age, years of service and compensation. 

Recognition and measurement
The annual report has been prepared under the historical cost con-
vention, as modified by the revaluation of owner-occupied proper-
ties, where increases are credited to other comprehensive income 
and revaluation of investment property, financial assets held for 
trading and financial assets and financial liabilities (including deriv-
ative instruments) at fair value through the income statement.

Assets are recognised in the statement of financial position when 
it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the Group 

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and the value of the asset can be reliably measured. Liabilities are 
recognised in the statement of financial position when the Group 
has a legal or constructive obligation as a result of a prior event, 
and it is probable that future economic benefits will flow out of 
the Group, and the value of the liabilities can be measured reliably.

On initial recognition assets and liabilities are measured at cost, with 
the exception of financial assets, which are recognised at fair value. 
Measurement subsequent to initial recognition is effected as de-
scribed below for each financial statement item. Anticipated risks and 
losses that arise before the time of presentation of the annual report 
and that confirm or invalidate affairs and conditions existing at the 
balance sheet date are considered at recognition and measurement.

Income is recognised in the income statement as earned, whereas 
costs are recognised by the amounts attributable to this financial 
year. Value adjustments of financial assets and liabilities are re-
corded in the income statement unless otherwise described below.

All amounts in the notes are shown in millions of DKK, unless  
otherwise stated.

Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial state-
ments of Tryg A/S (the parent company) and subsidiaries con-
trolled by the parent company. Control is achieved where the  
parent company directly or indirectly holds more than 50% of  
the voting rights or is otherwise able to exercise or actually  
exercises a controlling influence.

The consolidated financial statements are prepared on the basis of 
the financial statements of the parent company and its subsidiaries 
by adding items of a uniform nature. The financial statements of 
subsidiaries that present financial statements under other legislative 
rules are restated to the accounting policies applied by the Group.

Enterprises in which the Group exercises significant influence but 
not control are classified as associates. Significant influence is typi-
cally achieved through direct or indirect ownership or disposal of 
more than 20% but less than 50% of the votes.

Investments in joint ventures are recognised using the pro rata 
consolidation method. Using pro rata consolidation, the Group’s 
share of joint venture assets and liabilities is recognised in the 
statement of financial position. The share of income and expenses 
and assets and liabilities are presented on a line by line basis in 
the consolidated financial statements.

On consolidation, intra-group income and expenses, shareholdings, 
intra-group accounts and dividends, and gains and losses arising on 
transactions between the consolidated enterprises are eliminated.

trol, respectively. Profit and loss in divested subsidiaries and profit 
and loss on discontinued activities are included under discontinued 
and divested business in the income statement.

Unrealised gains on transactions between consolidated companies 
(including associates) are eliminated to the extent of the Group’s 
interest in the companies. Unrealised losses are eliminated in the 
same way as unrealised gains unless impairment has occurred.

Business combinations
Newly acquired companies are recognised in the consolidated  
financial statements from the date of acquisition. Comparative  
figures are not restated to reflect acquisitions.

The purchase method is applied on acquisitions if the Tryg Group 
gains control of the company acquired. Identifiable assets, liabili-
ties and contingent liabilities in companies acquired are measured 
at the fair value at the date of acquisition. The tax effect of revalu-
ations is taken into account.

The date of acquisition is the date on which control of the ac-
quired company actually passes to the Tryg Group.

The cost of a company is the fair value of the agreed consideration 
paid plus costs directly attributable to the acquisition. If the final 
amount of the consideration is conditional on one or more future 
events, these adjustments are only recognised in cost if the event 
in question is likely to occur and its effect on cost can be reliably 
measured.

Any excess of the cost of acquisition of the enterprise over the fair 
value of the acquired identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent 
liabilities is recognised as goodwill under intangible assets. Good-
will is tested for impairment at least once a year. If the carrying 
amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is 
written down to the lower recoverable amount.

Currency translation
A functional currency is determined for each of the reporting  
entities in the Group. The functional currency is the currency in  
the primary economic environment in which the reporting entity 
operates. Transactions in currencies other than the functional  
currency are transactions in foreign currencies.

On initial recognition, transactions in foreign currencies are trans-
lated into the functional currency at the exchange rate ruling at 
the transaction date. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign 
currency are translated at the exchange rates at the balance sheet 
date. Translation differences are recognised in the income state-
ment under value adjustments.

Newly acquired or divested subsidiaries are consolidated at the re-
sults for the period subsequent to achieving or surrendering con-

On consolidation, the assets and liabilities of the Group’s foreign 
operations are translated at exchange rates of the balance sheet 
date. Income and expense items are translated at the average ex-

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change rates for the period. Exchange differences arising on transla-
tion are classified as other comprehensive income and transferred  
to the Group’s translation reserve. Such translation differences are 
recognised as income or as expenses in the period in which the  
operation is disposed of. All other currency translation gains and 
losses are recognised in the income statement.

The presentation currency in the annual report is DKK.

each individual insurance contract. As a starting point, the calcula-
tion uses the pro-rata method, although this is adjusted for an un-
evenly divided risk between lines of business with strong seasonal 
variations or for policies lasting many years.

The portion of premiums received on contracts that relates to un-
expired risks at the balance sheet date is reported under provisions 
for unearned premiums.

Segment reporting
Segment information is based on the Group’s management and in-
ternal financial reporting system supports the management’s deci-
sions on allocation of resources and assessment of the Group’s re-
sults divided into segments.

The operational business segments in the Tryg Group are Private 
Nordic, Commercial Nordic and Corporate Nordic. Private Nordic en-
compasses the sale of insurances to private individuals in Denmark, 
Norway, Sweden and Finland. Commercial Nordic encompasses the 
sale of insurances to small and medium sized businesses, primarily 
in Denmark and Norway. Corporate Nordic sells insurances to indus-
trial clients primarily in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. In addition, 
Industri handles all business involving brokers.

Geographical information is presented on the basis of the eco-
nomic environment in which the Tryg Group operates. The geo-
graphical areas are Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden.

Segment income and segment costs as well as segment assets 
and liabilities comprise those items that can be directly attributed 
to each individual segment and those items that can be allocated 
to the individual segments on a reliable basis. Unallocated items 
primarily comprise assets and liabilities concerning investment ac-
tivity managed at Group level. 

Ratios
Earnings per share (EPS) are calculated according to IAS 33. This and 
other key ratios are calculated in accordance with ’Recommendations 
and Ratios 2010’ issued by the Danish Society of Financial Analysts 
and the executive order on financial reports presented by insurance 
companies and lateral pension funds issued by the Danish FSA.

Income statement

Premiums
Earned premiums represent gross premiums earned during the 
year, net of outward reinsurance premiums and adjusted for 
changes in the provision for unearned premiums, corresponding to 
an accrual of premiums to the risk period of the policies, and in 
the reinsurers’ share of the provision for unearned premiums.

Premiums are calculated as premium incomes in accordance with 
the risk exposure over the cover period, calculated separately for 

The portion of premiums paid to reinsurers that relates to unex-
pired risks at the balance sheet date is reported as the reinsurers’ 
share of provisions for unearned premiums.

Technical interest
According to the Danish FSA’s executive order, technical interest  
is presented as a calculated return on the year’s average insurance 
liability provisions, net of reinsurance. The calculated interest  
return for grouped classes of risks is calculated as the monthly  
average provision plus a co-weighted interest from the present yield 
curve for each individual group of risks. The interest is weighted  
according to the expected run-off pattern of the provisions. 

Technical interest is reduced by the portion of the increase in net 
provisions that relates to unwinding.

Claims incurred
Claims incurred represent claims paid during the year and adjusted 
for changes in provisions for unpaid claims less the reinsurers’ 
share. In addition, the item includes run-off results regarding pre-
vious years. The portion of the increase in provisions which can be 
ascribed to unwinding is transferred to technical interest.

Claims are shown inclusive of direct and indirect claims handling 
costs, including costs of inspecting and assessing claims, costs to 
combat and contain claims incurred and other direct and indirect 
costs associated with the handling of claims incurred.

Changes in claims provisions due to changes in the yield curve and 
exchange rates are recognised as a market value adjustment.

Tryg hedges the risk of changes in future wage and price figures 
for provisions for workers’ compensation. Tryg uses zero coupon 
inflation swaps acquired with a view to hedging the inflation risk. 
Value adjustment of these swaps is included in claims incurred, 
thereby reducing the effect of changes to inflation expectations 
under claims incurred.

Bonus and premium rebates
Bonus and premium rebates represent anticipated and reimbursed 
premiums to policy holders, where the amount reimbursed de-
pends on the claims record, and for which the criteria for payment 
have been defined prior to the financial year or when the business 
was written.

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Insurance operating expenses
Insurance operating expenses represent acquisition costs and 
admini strative expenses less reinsurance commissions received.  
Expenses relating to acquiring and renewing the insurance portfolio 
are recognised at the time of writing the business. Underwriting com-
mission is recognised when a legal obligation occurs and is accrued 
over the term of the policy. Administrative expenses are all other  
expenses attributable to the administration of the insurance portfolio. 
Administrative expenses are accrued to match the financial year.

On initial recognition of the share options, the number of options 
expected to vest for employees and members of the Executive 
Management is estimated. Subsequently, adjustment is made for 
changes in the estimated number of vested options to the effect 
that the total amount recognised is based on the actual number of 
vested options. The value for retired employees who hold the right 
to options is reported for the remaining period in the accounting 
year in which the employee retires.

Leasing
Leases are classified either as operating or finance leases. The  
assessment of the lease is made on the basis of criteria such  
as ownership, right of purchase when the lease term expires,  
considerations as to whether the asset is custom-made, the  
lease term and the present value of the lease payments. 

Assets held under operating leases are not recognised in the 
statement of financial position, but the lease payments are recog-
nised in the income statement over the term of the lease, corre-
sponding to the economic life of the asset. The Group has no  
assets held under finance leases.

Share-based payment
The Tryg Group’s incentive programmes comprise share option  
programmes, employee shares and matching shares.

Share option programme
The value of services received as consideration for options granted 
is measured at the fair value of the options.

Equity-settled share options are measured at the fair value at the 
grant date and recognised under staff costs over the period from 
the grant date until vesting. The balancing item is recognised di-
rectly in other comprehensive income.

The options are issued at an exercise price that corresponds to the 
market price of the Group’s shares at the time of allocation. No 
other vesting conditions apply. Special provisions are in place con-
cerning sickness and death and in case of change to the Group’s 
capital position, etc.

The share option agreement entitles the employee to the options 
unless the employee resigns his position or is dismissed due to 
breach of the employment relationship. In case of termination due 
to restructuring or retirement, the employee is still entitled to the 
options. 

The share options are exercisable exclusively during a 15 days pe-
riod following the publication of full-year, half-year and quarterly 
reports and in accordance with Tryg’s in-house rules on trading in 
the Group’s shares. The options are settled in shares. A part of the 
Group’s holding of treasury shares is reserved for settlement of 
the options allocated.

The fair value of the options granted is estimated using the Black 
& Scholes option model. The calculation takes into account the 
terms and conditions of the share options granted.

Matching shares
In 2011, members of Executive Management and risk takers have 
been allocated shares in accordance with the ’Matching shares’ 
scheme. Under Matching shares, the individual management mem-
ber is allocated one share in Tryg A/S for each share the Executive 
management member or risk taker acquires in Tryg A/S at the mar-
ket rate for certain liquid cash at a contractually agreed sum in 
connection with the Matching share programme. 

The shares are provided free of charge, four years after the time 
of purchase. The holder must acquire the shares in the open win-
dow following publication of the annual report for the previous 
year. In 2011, however, the shares were traded in the first ’open 
window’ after the Tryg A/S annual general meeting. The holder 
may not sell the shares until six months after the matching time.

The shares are recognised at market value and are accrued over 
the four-year maturation period, based on the market price at the 
time of acquisition. Recognition occurs from the end of the acqui-
sition month and is recognised under personnel expenses with a 
contra entry directly in other comprehensive income. If a Executive 
management member or risk taker retires during the maturation 
period but is entitled to shares, the remaining expense is recog-
nised in the current accounting year.

Investment activities
Income from associates includes the Group’s share of the associ-
ates’ net profit. 

Income from investment properties before fair value adjustment 
represents the profit from property operations less property  
management expenses. 

Interest and dividends represent interest earned and dividends  
received during the financial year. 

Realised and unrealised investment gains and losses, including 
gains and losses on derivative financial instruments, value adjust-
ment of investment properties, exchange rate adjustments and the 
effect of movements in the yield curve used for discounting, are 
recognised as value adjustments.

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Investment management charges represent expenses relating to 
the management of investments. 

Other income and expenses
Other income and expenses include income and expenses which 
cannot be ascribed to the Group´s insurance portfolio or investment 
assets, including the sale of products for Nordea Liv og Pension.

Discontinued and divested business
Discontinued and divested business is consolidated in one line item in 
the income statement and supplemented with disclosure of the dis-
continued and divested business in a note to the financial statements.
Recognition of the balance sheet items in respect of the discontin-
ued business remains unchanged in the respective items whereas 
assets and liabilities from divested activities are consolidated in 
one line as ’assets concerning divested business’ and ’liabilities 
concerning divested business’, respectively. The balance sheet 
items concerning discontinued activities are reported unchanged in 
the respective entries.

The comparative figures, including five-year financial highlights and 
key ratios, have been restated to reflect discontinued business. 
Discontinued and divested business in the income statement in-
cludes the profit/loss after tax of the sale of the right to renew the 
marine hull business in 2010. Discontinued business also com-
prises the Tryg Forsikring A/S run-off business and.

Statement of financial position

Intangible assets
Goodwill
Goodwill was acquired in connection with acquisition of business. 
Goodwill is calculated as the difference between the cost of the 
undertaking and the fair value of acquired identifiable assets, lia-
bilities and contingent liabilities at the time of acquisition. Good-
will is allocated to the cash-generating units under which manage-
ment manages the investment and is recognised under intangible 
assets. Goodwill is not amortised but is tested for depreciation at 
least once per year.

sition programme, they are amortised over eight years. 
The Group’s transition programme is an internal IT project that will 
create a common infrastructure across the Nordic countries and 
thereby create significant efficiency savings. The project is ex-
pected to run for the next six to eight years. 

Costs for group developed software that are directly connected 
with the production of identifiable and unique software products, 
where there is sufficient certainty that future earnings will exceed 
the costs in more than one year, are reported as intangible assets. 
Direct costs include personnel costs for software development and 
directly attributable relevant fixed costs. All other costs connected 
with the development or maintenance of software are continu-
ously charged as expenses.

After completion of the development work, the asset is amortized 
linearly over the assessed economic lifetime, though over a maxi-
mum of eight years if the costs concern the Group’s transition pro-
gramme. Other development projects are amortized over a maximum 
of four years. The amortization basis is reduced by any write downs.

Assets under construction
Group-developed intangibles are recorded under the entry ’Assets 
under construction’ until they are put into use, whereupon they 
are reclassified as software and are amortized in accordance with 
the amortization periods stated above.

Fixed assets
Operating equipment
Fixtures and operating equipment are measured at cost less accu-
mulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Cost 
encompasses the purchase price and costs directly attributable to 
the acquisition of the relevant assets until the time when the as-
set is ready to be brought into use.

Depreciation of plant and equipment is calculated using the straight-
line method over their estimated economic lifetime, as follows:

•   IT, 4 years
•   Vehicles, 5 years
•   Furniture, fittings and equipment, 5-10 years

Trademarks and customer relations
Trademarks and customer relations have been identified as intangi-
ble assets on acquisition. The intangible assets are recognised at 
fair value at the time of acquisition and amortised on a straight-
line basis over the expected economic lifetime of 5–12 years.

Software
Acquired computer software licences are capitalised on the basis 
of the costs incurred to acquire and bring to use the specific soft-
ware. These costs are amortised on the basis of the expected eco-
nomic lifetime of up to four years. However, if these are included 
as a part of group developed software relating to the Group’s tran-

Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the expected eco-
nomic lifetime, however with a maximum of the term of the lease.

Gains and losses on disposals and retirements are determined by 
comparing proceeds with carrying amount. Gains and losses are 
recognised in the income statement. When revalued assets are 
sold, the amounts included in the revaluation reserves are trans-
ferred to retained earnings.

Land and buildings
Land and buildings are divided into owner-occupied property and 
investment property. The Tryg Group’s owner-occupied properties 

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consist of the head office buildings at Ballerup and Bergen and a 
few summer houses. The remaining properties are classified as in-
vestment properties.

Owner-occupied	property
Owner-occupied property is property that is used in the Group’s 
operations. Owner-occupied properties are measured in the  
balance sheet at their revalued amounts, being the fair value at 
the date of revaluation, less any subsequent accumulated de- 
preciation and subsequent accumulated impairment writedowns.  
Revaluations are performed regularly to avoid the carrying amount 
differing materially from the owner-occupied property’s fair value 
at the balance sheet date. The fair value is calculated on the basis 
of market-specific rental income per property and typical operating 
expenses for the upcoming year. The resulting operating income  
is divided by the percentage return requirement of the property, 
which has been adjusted to reflect market interest rates and  
property characteristics, corresponding to the present value of  
a perpetual annuity.

Increases in the revalued carrying amount of owner-occupied 
properties are credited to the properties’ revaluation reserve in  
equity. Decreases that offset previous increases of the same asset 
are charged against the properties’ revaluation reserves directly in 
equity; all other decreases are charged to the income statement.

Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or 
recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, 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 reliably measured. Or-
dinary repair and maintenance costs are charged to the income 
statement when incurred.

Depreciation on owner-occupied property is calculated using 
straight-line method using the estimated economic lifetime up to 
50 years. Land is not depreciated.

Assets	under	construction
In connection with the refurbishment of the owner-occupied  
properties, costs to be capitalised are recognised at cost under 
owner-occupied property. On completion of the project it is  
reclassified to owner-occupied property and depreciation will be 
made on a straight-line basis over the expected economic lifetime, 
up to the number of years stated under the individual categories.

Investment property
Properties held for renting yields that are not occupied by the 
Group are classified as investment properties.

The fair value is calculated on the basis of market-specific rental in-
come per property and typical operating expenses for the upcom-
ing year. The resulting operating income is divided by the percent-
age return requirement of the property, which has been adjusted to 
reflect market interest rates and property characteristics, corre-
sponding to the present value of a perpetual annuity. The value is 
subsequently adjusted with the value in use of the return on pre-
payments and deposits and adjustment for specific property issues 
such as vacant premises or special tenant terms and conditions.

Changes in fair values are recorded in the income statement.

Impairment test for intangible assets, property and oper-
ating equipment
Operating equipment and intangible assets are assessed at least 
once per year to ensure that the depreciation method and the de-
preciation period that is used are connected to the expected eco-
nomic lifetime. This also applies to the salvage value. Write-down 
is performed if depreciation has been demonstrated. A continuous 
assessment of owner-occupied property is performed using the 
same method as investment property. 

Goodwill is tested annually for depreciation, or more often if there 
are indications of depreciation, and is performed for each cash-
generating unit to which the asset belongs. The present value is 
normally established using budgeted cash flow based on business 
plans. The business plans are based on previous experiences and 
expected market development.

Investments in subsidiaries
The parent company’s investments in subsidiaries are recognised 
and measured under the equity method. The parent company’s 
share of the enterprises’ profits or losses after elimination of un-
realised intra-group profits and losses is recognised in the income 
statement. In the statement of financial position, investments are 
measured at the pro rata share of the enterprises’ equity.

Subsidiaries with a negative net asset value are measured at zero 
value. Any receivables from these enterprises are written down by 
the parent company’s share of such negative net asset value where 
the receivables are deemed irrecoverable. If the negative net asset 
value exceeds the amount receivable, the remaining amount is re-
cognised under provisions if the parent company has a legal or con-
structive obligation to cover the liabilities of the relevant enterprise.

Net revaluation of investments in subsidiaries is taken to reserve 
for net revaluation under the equity method if the carrying 
amount exceeds cost.

Investment property is carried at fair value. Fair value is based on 
market prices, adjusted for any difference in the nature, location or 
condition of the specific asset. If this information is not available, 
the Group uses alternative valuation methods such as discounted 
cash flow projections and recent prices on less active markets.

The results of foreign subsidiaries are based on translation of the 
items in the income statement at average exchange rates for the 
period. Income and expenses in domestic enterprises denominated 
in foreign currency are translated at the exchange rate ruling on 

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the date of the transaction. Balance sheet items of foreign subsid-
iaries are translated at the exchange rate ruling at the balance 
sheet date. 

Investments in associates
Associates are enterprises over which the Group has significant in-
fluence but not control, generally accompanying an ownership in-
terest of between 20% and 50% of the voting rights. Investments 
in associates are measured according to the equity method of ac-
counting so that the carrying amount of the investment represents 
the Group’s proportionate share of the enterprises’ net assets.

Income after taxes from investments in associates is included as a 
separate line in the income statement. Income is made up after 
elimination of unrealised intra-group profits and losses.

Associates with a negative net asset value are measured at zero 
value. If the Group has a legal or constructive obligation to cover 
the associate’s negative balance, such obligation is recognised un-
der liabilities.

Investments
Investments include financial assets at fair value through the in-
come statement. The classification depends on the purpose for 
which the investments were acquired. Management determines 
the classification of its investments on initial recognition and re-
evaluates this at every reporting date.

Financial assets measured at fair value with recognition of value 
changes in the income statement comprise assets that form part 
of a trading portfolio and financial assets designated at fair value 
with value adjustment through income.

Financial assets at fair value through income
Financial assets are recognised at fair value when first reported, if 
they are entered in a portfolio that is managed in accordance with 
fair value. Derivative financial instruments are similarly classed as 
financial assets for commercial purposes, unless they are classified 
as security. 

Realized and unrealized profits and losses that may arise as a re-
sult of changes in the fair value for the category financial assets at 
fair value are recognised in the income statement in the period in 
which they arise.

Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash 
flows from the financial asset have expired, or if they have been 
transferred, and the Group has also transferred substantially all 
risks and rewards of ownership. Financial assets are recognised 
and derecognised on a trade date basis – the date on which the 
Group commits to purchase or sell the asset.

included in the income statement in the period in which they arise.
The fair values of quoted investments are based on stock ex-
change prices at the balance sheet date. For securities that are 
not listed on a stock exchange, or for which no stock exchange 
price is quoted that reflects the fair value of the instrument, the 
fair value is determined using valuation techniques or using OTC 
prices. These include the use of similar recent arm’s length trans-
actions, reference to other instruments that are substantially the 
same and a discounted cash flow analysis.

Derivative financial instruments and hedge accounting
The Group’s activities expose it to financial risks, including changes 
in share prices, foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and 
inflation. Forward exchange contracts and currency swaps are used 
for currency hedging of portfolios of shares, bonds, hedging of 
foreign entities and insurance balance sheet items. Interest rate 
derivatives in the form of futures, forward contracts, repos, swaps 
and FRAs are used to manage cash flows and interest rate risks re-
lated to the portfolio of bonds and technical provisions. Share de-
rivates in the form of futures and options are used from time to 
time to adjust share exposures.

Derivatives are recognised from the trade date and measured at 
fair value in the statement of financial position. Positive fair values 
of derivatives are recognised as bonds and shares or derivatives if 
they cannot unambiguously be attributed to the former. Negative 
fair values of derivatives are recognised under derivatives. Positive 
and negative values are only offset when the company is entitled 
or intends to make net settlement of more financial instruments.

Calculation of value is generally performed on the basis of rates sup-
plied by Nordea with relevant information contractors and is checked 
by the Group’s valuation technicians. Discounting on the basis of 
market interest rates is applied in the case of derivative financial in-
struments, where an expected future payment flow is included.

Recognition of the resulting gain or loss depends on whether the 
derivative is designated as a hedging instrument and, if so, the  
nature of the item being hedged. The Group designates certain de-
rivatives as hedges of investments in foreign operations. Changes 
in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as 
net investment hedges in foreign entities and which provide effec-
tive currency hedging of the net investment are recognised directly 
in equity. The net asset value of the foreign entities estimated at 
the beginning of the financial year is hedged 90-100% by entering 
into short-term forward exchange contracts according to the re-
quirements of hedge accounting. Changes in the fair value relating 
to the ineffective portion are recognised in the income statement. 
Gains and losses accumulated in equity are included in the income 
statement on disposal of the foreign operation.

Realised and unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in 
the fair value of the financial assets at fair value through income are 

Reinsurers’ share of provisions for insurance contracts
Contracts entered into by the Group with reinsurers under which 
the Group is compensated for losses on one or more contracts is-

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Notes

sued by the Group and that meet the classification requirements 
for insurance contracts are classified as reinsurers’ share of provi-
sions for insurance contracts. Contracts that do not meet these 
classification requirements are classified as financial assets.

The benefits to which the Group is entitled under its reinsurance 
contracts held are recognised as assets and reported as reinsurers’ 
share of provisions for insurance contracts.

Amounts receivables from reinsurers are measured consistently 
with the amounts associated with the reinsured insurance contracts 
and in accordance with the terms of each reinsurance contract. 

Changes due to unwinding are recognised in technical interest. 
Changes due to changes in the yield curve or foreign currency  
exchange rates are recognised as value adjustments.

The Group assesses continuously its reinsurance assets for  
impairment. If there is objective evidence that the reinsurance  
asset is impaired, the Group reduces the carrying amount of the 
reinsurance asset to its recoverable amount. Impairment write-
downs are recognised in the income statement.

Receivables
Total receivables comprise accounts receivable from policyholders 
and insurance companies as well as other accounts receivable. 
Other receivables primarily contain accounts receivable in connec-
tion with property.

Derivative financial instruments are reported from the trading date 
and are assessed in the balance at fair value. Receivables that 
arise as a result of insurance contracts are classified in this cate-
gory and are reviewed for depreciation as a part of the write-down 
test of accounts receivable. 

Receivable that are not derivative financial instruments are recog-
nised for the first time at fair value and are subsequently assessed 
at amortized cost price. The income statement includes an esti-
mated reservation for an expected unobtainable sum when there is 
a clear indication that the asset has depreciated. The reservation 
entered is assessed as the difference between the asset’s balance 
sheet value and the present value of expected future cash flow.

Other assets
Other assets include current tax assets and cash in hand and at 
bank. Current tax assets are receivables concerning tax for the year 
adjusted for on-account payments and any prior-year adjustments. 
Cash in hand and at bank is recognised at nominal value at the 
balance sheet date. 

Prepayments and accrued income
Prepayments include expenses paid in respect of subsequent fi-
nancial years and interest receivable. Accrued underwriting com-
mission relating to the sale of insurance is also included.

Equity
Share capital
Shares are classified as equity when there is no obligation to 
transfer cash or other assets. Incremental costs directly attributa-
ble to the issue of equity instruments are shown in equity as a de-
duction from the proceeds, net of tax.

Revaluation reserves
Revaluation of owner-occupied properties is recognised in other 
comprehensive income unless the revaluation offsets a previous im-
pairment loss, and relates primarily to owner-occupied properties.

Exchange adjustment reserve
Assets and liabilities of foreign entities are recognised at the ex-
change rate at the balance sheet date. Income and expense items 
are recognised at the monthly average exchange rates for the pe-
riod. Any resulting exchange rate differences are recognised in other 
comprehensive income. When an entity is wound up, the balance is 
transferred to the income statement. The hedging of the exchange 
rate risk concerning foreign entities is also offset in shareholders’ 
equity in respect of the part that concerns the hedge.

Contingency fund reserves
Contingency fund reserves are recognised as part of retained earn-
ings under equity. The funds may only be used when so permitted 
by the Danish FSA and when it is to the benefit of the policyhold-
ers. The Norwegian security fund provisions include provisions for 
the Norwegian Natural Perils Pool, security reserve, administration 
reserve and guarantee reserve. The Danish and Swedish provisions 
comprise security fund provisions. Deferred tax from the Norwe-
gian and Swedish security fund provisions is earmarked.

Dividends
Proposed dividend is recognised as a liability at the time of adop-
tion by the shareholders at the annual general meeting the date 
of declaration. 

Treasury shares
The purchase and sale sums of treasury shares and dividends 
thereon are taken directly to retained earnings under equity. 
Treasury shares include shares acquired for incentive programmes 
and share buyback programme.

Proceeds from the sale of treasury shares in connection with the 
exercise of share options or employee shares are taken directly to 
equity.

Subordinate loan capital
Subordinate loan capital is recognised initially at fair value, net of 
transaction costs incurred. Subordinate loan capital is subsequently 
stated at amortised cost; any difference between the proceeds (net 
of transaction costs) and the redemption value is recognised in the 
income statement over the period of the borrowings using the ef-
fective interest method.

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Notes

Provisions for insurance contracts
Premiums are recognised in the income statement (earned premiums) 
proportionally over the period of coverage and, where necessary, 
adjusted to reflect any time variation of the risk. The portion of pre-
miums received on in-force contracts that relates to unexpired risks 
at the balance sheet date is reported as unearned premium provi-
sions. Unearned premium provisions are generally calculated ac-
cording to a best estimate of expected payments throughout the 
agreed risk period. However, as a minimum to the part of the pre-
mium calculated using the pro rata temporis principle until the next 
payment date. Adjustments are made to reflect any variations in 
the risk. This applies to gross as well as ceded business.

Claims and claims handling costs are charged to income as in-
curred based on the estimated liability for compensation owed to 
contract holders or third parties damaged by the contract holders. 
They include direct and indirect claims handling costs that arise 
from events that have occurred up to the balance sheet date even 
if they have not yet been reported to the Group. Provisions for 
claims are estimated using the input of assessments for individual 
cases reported to the Group and statistical analyses for the claims 
incurred but not reported and the expected ultimate cost of more 
complex claims that may be affected by external factors (such as 
court decisions). The provisions include claims handling costs. 

Provisions for claims are discounted. Discounting is based on a 
yield curve reflecting duration applied to the expected future pay-
ments from the provision. Discounting affects the motor liability, 
professional liability, workers’ compensation and personal accident 
classes, in particular. 

Provisions for bonus and premium rebates represent amounts ex-
pected to be paid to policyholders in view of the claims experience 
during the financial year.

Provisions for claims are determined for each line of business 
based on actuarial methods. Where such business lines encompass 
more than one business area, short-tail provisions for claims are 
distributed based on number of claims reported while long-tail 
provisions for claims are distributed based on premiums earned. 
The models currently used are Chain-Ladder, Bornhuetter-Fergu-
son, the Loss Ratio method and De Vylder’s credibility method. 
Chain-Ladder techniques are used for business lines with a stable 
run-off pattern. The Bornhuetter-Ferguson method, and some-
times the Loss Ratio method, are used for claims years in which 
the previous run-off provides insufficient information about the fu-
ture run-off performance. De Vylder’s credibility method is used 
for areas that are somewhere in between the Chain-Ladder and 
Bornhuetter-Ferguson/Loss Ratio methods, and may also be used 
in situations that call for the use of exposure targets other than 
premium volume, for example the number of insured.

The provision for annuities in workers’ compensation insurance is 
calculated on the basis of a mortality corresponding to the G82 
calculation basis (official mortality table). 

In some instances, the historic data used in the actuarial models is 
not necessarily predictive of the expected future development of 
claims. For example, this is the case with legislative changes where 
an a priori estimate is used for premium increases related to the ex-
pected increase in claims. For legislative changes this estimate is used 
also in determining the level of claims. Subsequently, this estimate is 
maintained until new loss history materialises for re-estimation.

Several assumptions and estimates underlying the calculation of 
the provisions for claims are mutually dependent. Most impor-
tantly, this can be expected to be the case for interest rate and  
inflation assumptions.

Workers’ compensation is an area in which explicit inflation as-
sumptions are used, with annuities for the insured being indexed 
with the workers’ compensation index. An inflation curve that re-
flects the market’s inflation expectations plus a real wage spread  
is used as an approximation to the workers’ compensation index.

For other lines of business, the inflation assumptions, because 
present only implicitly in the actuarial models, will cause a certain 
lag in predicting the level of future losses when a shift in inflation 
occurs. On the other hand, the effect of discounting will show  
immediately as a consequence of inflation changes to the extent 
that this change affects the interest rate.

Other correlations are not deemed to be significant.

Liability adequacy test
Tests are continuously performed to ensure the adequacy of the 
technical provisions. In performing these tests, current best esti-
mates of future cash flows of claims, gains and direct and indirect 
claims handling costs are used. Any deficiency is charged to the  
income statement by raising the relevant provision and the adjust-
ment is recognised in the income statement.

Employee benefits
Pension obligations
The Group operates various pension schemes. The schemes are 
funded through payments to insurance companies or trustee- 
administered funds. In Norway, the Group operates a defined  
benefit plan. A defined benefit plan is a pension plan that defines 
an amount of pension benefit that an employee will receive on  
retirement, dependent on age, years of service and compensation. 
In Denmark, the Group operates a defined contribution plan. A  
defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Group 
pays fixed contributions into a separate entity (a fund) and will 
have no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contribu-
tions. In Sweden, the Group complies with the industry pension 

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Notes

agreement, FTP-Planen. The FTP plan is primarily a defined benefit 
plan in terms of the future pension benefits. Försäkringsbran-
schens Pensionskassa (FPK) is unable to provide sufficient informa-
tion for the Group to use defined benefit accounting. The plan is 
therefore accounted for as a defined contribution plan.

Deferred income tax assets, including the tax value of tax losses 
carried forward, are recognised to the extent that it is probable 
that future taxable profit will be available against which the  
temporary differences can be utilised.

The liability recognised in the statement of financial position in re-
spect of defined benefit pension plans is the present value of the 
defined benefit obligation at the balance sheet date less the fair 
value of plan assets, together with adjustments for unrecognised 
actuarial gains or losses and past service costs. 

Expectations of returns on plan assets are based on the return 
within each asset class and the current allocation thereof. Market 
expectations of future returns are taken into consideration.

The defined benefit obligation is calculated annually by actuaries 
using the projected unit credit method. The present value of the 
defined benefit obligation is determined by discounting the esti-
mated future cash outflows by a duration that matches the condi-
tions of the underlying pension obligation.

The actuarial gains and losses arising from experience adjustments 
and changes in actuarial estimates is recognised in other compre-
hensive income. The plan is closed for new business.

Other employee benefits
Employees of the Group are entitled to a fixed payment when they 
reach retirement and when they have been employed with the 
Group for 25 and for 40 years. The Group recognises this liability 
as soon as the employment begins.

In special instances the employee can enter a contract with the 
Group to receive compensation for loss in pension benefits caused 
by reduced working hours. The Group recognises this liability 
based on statistical models.

Income tax and deferred tax
The Group provides current tax expense according to the tax law  
of each jurisdiction in which it operates. Current tax liabilities and 
current tax receivables are recognised in the statement of financial 
position as estimated tax on the taxable income for the year, ad-
justed for change in tax on prior years’ taxable income and for tax 
paid under the on-account tax scheme.

Deferred tax is measured according to the balance sheet liability 
method on all timing differences between the tax and accounting 
value of assets and liabilities. Deferred income tax is measured  
using tax rules and tax rates that apply in the relevant countries by 
the balance sheet date when the deferred tax asset is realised or 
the deferred income tax liability is settled.

Deferred income tax is provided on temporary differences concern-
ing investments, except where Tryg controls when the temporary 
difference will be realised, and it is probable that the temporary 
difference will not be realised in the foreseeable future.

Other provisions
Own insurances are included under other provisions. The provi-
sions apply to the Group’s own insurance claims and are reported 
when the damages occur, and are reported according to the same 
principle as the Group’s other claim provisions.

Debt
Debt comprises debt in connection with direct insurance and re- 
insurance, debt to credit institutions, current tax obligations and 
other debt.

Derivative financial instruments are assessed at fair value accord-
ing to the same practice that applies to financial assets. Other  
obligations are assessed at amortized cost price with application 
of ’the effective interest method’.

Cash flow statement
The statement of cashflows of the Group is presented using the 
direct method and shows cash flows from operating, investing and 
financing activities as well as the Group’s cash and cash equiva-
lents at the beginning and the end of the financial year. No sepa-
rate statement of cashflows has been prepared for the parent 
company because it is included in the consolidated statement of 
cashflows.

Cash flows from operating activities are calculated whereby  
major classes of gross cash receipts and gross cash payments  
are disclosed.

Cash flows from investing activities comprise payments in connec-
tion with purchase and sale of intangible assets, property, plant 
and equipment as well as fixed asset investments and deposits in 
Credit institutions.

Cash flows from financing activities comprise changes in the size 
or composition of Tryg’s share capital and related costs as well  
as the raising of loans, instalments on interest-bearing debt,  
and payment of dividends.

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash and demand deposits.

Tryg A/S  |  Annual report 2011  |  135

 
Income statement (parent company)

DKKm   

2010 

2011

 Notes 
1  

Investment activities 
Income from subsidiaries 
Interest income 
Value adjustment 
Interest expenses 
Investment management charges 

  Total return on investment activities 

2   Other expenses 

  Profit before tax 

3   Tax 

  Profit on continuing business 

  Profit for the year 

  Proposed distribution for the year: 
  Dividend 

Transferred to Net revaluation as per equity method 
Transferred to Retained profits 

475 
2 
-1 
-2 
-8 

466 

-58 

408 

17 

425 

425 

256 
-1,965 
2,134 

425 

901
0
1
0
-8

894

-57

837

15

852

852

400
623
-171

852

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Statement of financial position (parent company)

DKKm   

 Notes  Assets 

4 

Investments in subsidiaries 

  Total investments in subsidiaries 

  Total investment assets 

  Receivables from subsidiaries 
  Other receivables 

  Total receivables 

Current tax assets 

5 
6  Deferred tax assets 

  Total other assets 

  Total prepayments and accrued income 

2010 

2011

8,339 

8,339 

8,985

8,985

8,339 

8,985

59 
4 

63 

17 
1 

18 

55 

23
0

23

17
0

17

0

  Total assets 

8,475 

9,025

Liabilities 

  Shareholders’ equity 

  Debt to subsidiaries 

  Other debt 

  Total debt 

8,475 

9,024

0 

0 

0 

1

1

1

  Total liabilities and equity 

8,475 

9,025

7  Debt to credit institutions 
8  Capital adequacy 
9  Contractual obligations, contingent liabilities and collateral 

  10  Related parties 
  11  Reconciliation of differences in the profit and the shareholders’ equity 
  12  Accounting policies 

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Statement of changes in equity (parent company)

 DKKm   

Share 
capital 

Revalua- 
tion 
reserves 

Retained 
earnings 

Proposed 
dividends 

Total

Shareholders’ equity at 31 December 2009 

1,598 

3,151 

3,912 

991 

9,652

2010    

Profit for the year 
Change in equalisation provision 
Revaluation of owner-occupied properties 
Exchange rate adjustment of foreign entities 
Hedge of foreign currency risk in foreign entities 
Tax on equity entries 

Total comprehensive income 

0 

Dividend paid 
Dividend own shares 
Purchase of own shares 
Exercise of shareoptions 
Issue of share options 

-1,965 
1 
19 
330 
-328 
144 

-1,799 

2,134 

256 

256 

-991 

2,134 

14 
-816 
9 
16 

425
1
19
330
-328
144

591

-991
14
-816
9
16

Total equity entries in 2010 

0 

-1,799 

1,357 

-735 

-1,177

Shareholders’ equity at 31 December 2010 

1,598 

1,352 

5,269 

256 

8,475

2011    

Profit for the year 
Change in equalisation provision 
Change in revaluation reserves previous years  
Revaluation of owner-occupied properties 
Exchange rate adjustment of foreign entities 
Hedge of foreign currency risk in foreign entities 
Tax on equity entries 

Total comprehensive income 

Nullification of own shares 
Dividend paid 
Dividend own shares 
Purchase of own shares 
Exercise of share options 
Issue of share options 

623 

-171 

400 

20 
29 
-27 
1 

646 

0 

-65 

400 

-256 

-22 

-193 

65 

14 
-91 
15 
14 

Total equity entries in 2011 

-65 

646 

-176 

144 

852
0
0
20
29
-27
-21

853

0
-256
14
-91
15
14

549

Shareholders’ equity at 31 December 2011 

1,533 

1,998 

5,093 

400 

9,024

Proposed dividend per share DKK 6.52 (in 2010 DKK 4.00). 
Dividend per share is calculated as the total dividend proposed by the Super visory Board after the end of the financial year divided by the 
number of shares, year end 61,316,103. The dividend is not paid until approved by the shareholders at the annual general meeting. Tryg 
Forsikring A/S’ Norwegian branch, has in its branch financial statements included provisions for contingency funds in the amount of DKK 
2,430m (in 2010 DKK 2,887m) Tryg Forsikring A/S’ Swedish branch, has in its branch financial statements included provisions for contin-
gency funds in the amount of DKK 144m (in 2010 DKK 143m). In Tryg Forsikring A/S, these provisions, due to their nature as additional 
provisions, are included in shareholders’ equity (retained earnings), net of deferred tax. Tryg Forsikring A/S’ option to pay dividend to Tryg 
A/S is influenced by this amount. The dividend payment is also affected by a contingency fund provision of DKK 670m, which is included 
in shareholders’ equity in Tryg Forsikring A/S. Tryg Garantiforsikring A/S has a similar contingency amounting to DKK 139m, which is also 
included in the company’s shareholders’ equity. 

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Notes (parent company)

DKKm   

  1  

Income from subsidiaries 
Tryg Forsikring A/S 

  2   Other expenses 

  Administrative expenses 

2010 

2011

475 

475 

-58 

-58 

901

901

-57

-57

 Remuneration of the Executive Management is paid by Tryg Forsikring A/S and Tryg Forsikring,  
norwegian branch of Tryg Forsikring A/S and is charged to Tryg A/S by the cost allocation.  
Remuneration for Supervisory Board, Group Executive Management and risk-takers appears  
in note 10 ‘Related parties’. Refer to note 6 in the Tryg Group for a specification of the audit fee.

  Average number of full-time employees during the year 

0 

0

  3   Tax 

  Reconciliation of tax expenses 

Tax on financial loss before profit/loss in subsidiaries and tax 

Effective tax rate 

Tax on financial loss 

17 

17 

% 

25 

25 

15

15

%

23

23

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Notes (parent company)

DKKm   

  4 

Investments in subsidiaries 

   Cost 
   Balance 1 January 

  Balance 31 December 

  Revaluations and impairment writedowns at net asset value
  Balance 1 January 
  Revaluations during the year 
  Dividend paid 

  Balance 31 December 

2010 

2011

6,987 

6,987 

3,151 
641 
-2,440 

1,352 

6,987

6,987

1,352
902
-256

1,998

  Carrying amount 31 December 

8,339 

8,985

  Name and registered office 

  2011 

Tryg Forsikring A/S, Ballerup 

  2010 

Tryg Forsikring A/S, Ballerup 

  5  Current tax assets 

Current tax, beginning of year 
Current tax for the year 
Tax paid durring the year 

  6  Deferred tax assets 
  Capitalised tax loss 

Tryg A/S 

  Non-capitalised tax loss 

Tryg A/S 

Ownership  
shares in % 

Equity

100 

100

100 

100

17 
17 
-17 

17 

1 

18 

17
16
-16

17

0

18

The loss in Tryg A/S can only be utilised in Tryg A/S. 
The loss can be carried forward indefinitely. 

The losses are not recognised as tax assets until it has been substantiated that the company can generate 
sufficient future taxable income to utilise the tax loss. 

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Notes (parent company)

DKKm   

  7  Debt to credit institutions 

 Tryg A/S has established committed credit facilites totalling DKK 800m with a number  
of Danish banks. These credit facilities expire on 31 December 2012.

  8  Capital adequacy 

Shareholders’ equity according to annual report 
Proposed dividend 
Solvency requirements to subsidiary undertakings – 50% 

  Tier 1 Capital 

Subordinate loan capital 
Solvency requirements to subsidiary undertakings – 50% 

  Capital base 

  Weighted items 

  Solvency pct. 

2010 

2011

8,475 
-256 
-2,516 

5,703 
804 
-2,515 

3,992 

9,024
-400
-2,508

6,116
848
-2,507

4,457

3,309 

3,970

121 

112

  9  Contractual obligations, contingent liabilities and collateral 

The Danish companies in Tryg Group are jointly taxed with TryghedsGruppen smba.

 Companies of the Tryg Group are part of some disputes. Management believes that the outcome of these legal proceedings  
will not affect the Group’s financial position beyond those receivables and obligations recognised in the balance sheet. 

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Notes (parent company)

  10  Related parties

 The Group has no other closely related parties with a decisive influence other than  
the parent company, TryghedsGruppen Smba. Closely related parties with significant influence  
include the Supervisory Board, the Executive Management, and these persons’ related family.

  Related parties are the same as in Tryg Group, please refer to note 29 (in the Group) 

  Parent company 
  Tryghedsgruppen smba

 TryghedsGruppen smba controls 60% of the shares in Tryg A/S. 

   Subsidiaries and associates 

Tryg A/S controls Tryg Forsikring A/S 100%. 

 Intra-group trading involved 

- Providing and receiving services 
- Intra-group account 
- Interest 

  Administration fee, etc. is fixed on a cost-recovery basis. 

Intra-group accounts are offset and carry interest on market terms. 

2010 

2011

-61 
76 
2 

-61
23
0

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Notes (parent company)

DKKm   

2010 

2011

  11  Reconciliation of differences in the profit and the shareholders’ equity 

 The executive order on application of international financial reporting standards for companies  
subject  to the Danish Financial Business Act issued by the Danish FSA requires disclosure of  
differences  between the format of the annual report under international financial reporting  
standards and the  rules issued by the Danish FSA. The following is a reconciliation of differences  
in the profit and equity.

  Profit reconciliation  

Profit – IFRS 
Current years effect of actuarial gains and losses on pension obligation after tax 
Change in the year in deferred tax provisions for contingency funds 

  Profit – Danish FSA executive order 

  Equity reconciliation  

Shareholders’ equity – IFRS 

  Deferred tax provisions for contingency funds 

Change in the year in deferred tax provisions for contingency funds 

  Equity – Danish FSA executive order 

593 
-164 
-4 

425 

8,458 
21 
-4 

8,475 

1,140
-288
0

852

9,007
17
0

9,024

  12   Accounting policies 

Please refer to Tryg Groups’ Accounting policy. 

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Fourth	quarter	of	2011	|	Quarterly	outline

DKKm 

Private Nordic 

Q4 
2009 

Q1 
2010 

Q2 
2010 

Q3 
2010 

Q4 
2010 

Q1 
2011 

Q2 
2011 

Q3 
2011 

Q4
2011

Gross premiums earned 

2,338 

2,391 

2,562 

2,574 

2,654 

2,698 

2,774 

2,859 

2,766

Technical result 

99 

-167 

240 

211 

162 

166 

273 

263 

184

Key ratios 
Gross claims ratio 
Business ceded as a percentage  
of gross premiums 
Claims ratio, net of ceded business 
Gross expense ratio 

78.7 

92.2 

74.0 

80.9 

76.9 

77.2 

74.1 

87.9 

77.0

1.1 
79.8 
17.2 

-0.7 
91.5 
16.3 

1.7 
75.7 
15.5 

-3.5 
77.4 
15.2 

1.0 
77.9 
16.9 

1.7 
78.9 
16.2 

1.3 
75.4 
16.0 

-11.9 
76.0 
15.5 

0.3
77.3
16.7

Combined ratio 

97.0 

107.8 

91.2 

92.6 

94.8 

95.1 

91.4 

91.5 

94.0

Commercial Nordic 

Gross premiums earned 

947 

1,019 

1,046 

1,052 

1,066 

1,063 

1,060 

1,075 

1,039

Technical result 

29 

-376 

-47 

-57 

5 

-41 

48 

44 

66

Key ratios 
Gross claims ratio 
Business ceded as a percentage  
of gross premiums 
Claims ratio, net of ceded business 
Gross expense ratio 

70.9 

117.2 

83.3 

80.7 

76.7 

81.2 

65.7 

95.5 

68.4

2.1 
73.0 
24.6 

-2.5 
114.7 
23.0 

-4.0 
79.3 
25.9 

0.9 
81.6 
24.6 

0.0 
76.7 
23.5 

2.0 
83.2 
22.1 

6.3 
72.0 
24.5 

-23.1 
72.4 
23.9 

1.8
70.2
24.0

Combined ratio 

97.6 

137.7 

105.2 

106.2 

100.2 

105.3 

96.5 

96.3 

94.2

Corporate Nordic 

Gross premiums earned 

1,335 

1,240 

1,286 

1,266 

1,332 

1,286 

1,317 

1,360 

1,312

Technical result 

205 

188 

204 

-82 

94 

151 

175 

184 

21

Key ratios 
Gross claims ratio 
Business ceded as percentage  
of gross premiums 
Claims ratio, net of ceded business 
Gross expense ratio 

70.3 

59.4 

62.6 

85.3 

78.4 

67.8 

77.6 

85.3 

91.2

1.9 
72.2 
13.0 

12.7 
72.1 
13.2 

7.9 
70.5 
14.1 

10.1 
95.4 
11.5 

2.3 
80.7 
13.0 

9.3 
77.1 
12.2 

-2.9 
74.7 
12.7 

-9.6 
75.7 
11.3 

-4.6
86.6
12.6

Combined ratio 

85.2 

85.3 

84.6 

106.9 

93.7 

89.3 

87.4 

87.0 

99.2

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DKKm 

Other a) 

Q4 
2009 

Q1 
2010 

Q2 
2010 

Q3 
2010 

Q4 
2010 

Q1 
2011 

Q2 
2011 

Q3 
2011 

Q4
2011

Gross premiums earned 

Technical result 

-11 

-16 

0 

1 

-4 

-3 

-6 

2 

-3 

0 

-9 

0 

-6 

0 

-5 

0 

-17

0

Tryg  

Gross premiums earned 

4,609 

4,650 

4,890 

4,886 

5,049 

5,038 

5,145 

5,289 

5,100

Technical result 
Return on investment activities 
Profit/loss before tax 
Profit/loss 

317 
210 
527 
448 

-354 
204 
-113 
-102 

394 
-208 
173 
128 

74 
308 
369 
198 

261 
266 
512 
369 

276 
105 
361 
271 

496 
3 
487 
362 

491 
-205 
274 
163 

271
163
447
344

Key ratios 
Gross claims ratio 
Business ceded as percentage  
of gross premiums 
Claims ratio, net of ceded business 
Gross expense ratio 

74.5 

88.9 

73.1 

82.1 

77.2 

75.7 

72.9 

88.9 

79.0

1.6 
76.1 
18.0 

2.5 
91.4 
17.2 

2.1 
75.2 
17.3 

0.8 
82.9 
16.3 

1.1 
78.3 
17.2 

3.6 
79.3 
16.6 

1.6 
74.5 
17.0 

-13.7 
75.2 
16.3 

-0.9
78.1
17.4

Combined ratio 

94.1 

108.6 

92.5 

99.2 

95.5 

95.9 

91.5 

91.5 

95.5

a)	 Amounts	relating	to	eliminations	are	included	in	‘Other’ 

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Fourth	quarter	of	2011	|	Geographical	segments

DKKm   

Danish general insurance 

Gross premiums earned 

Technical result 
Run-off gains/losses, net of reinsurance 

Key ratios 
Gross claims ratio 
Business ceded as % of gross premiums 
Claims ratio, net of ceded business 
Gross expense ratio 

Combined ratio 

Number of full-time employees, end of period 

Norwegian general insurance 

Gross premiums earned 

Technical result 
Run-off gains/losses, net of reinsurance 

Key ratios 
Gross claims ratio 
Business ceded as % of gross premiums 
Claims ratio, net of ceded business 
Gross expense ratio 

Combined ratio 

Number of full-time employees, end of period 

Swedish general insurance a) 

Gross premiums earned 

Technical result 
Run-off gains/losses, net of reinsurance 

Key ratios 
Gross claims ratio 
Business ceded as % of gross premiums 
Claims ratio, net of ceded business 
Gross expense ratio 

Combined ratio 

Q4 
2010 

Q4 
2011 

2010 

2011

2,522 

2,480 

9,636 

112 
196 

77.4 
2.1 
79.5 
16.6 

96.1 

257 
266 

82.7 
-6.1 
76.6 
13.1 

89.7 

166 
615 

82.0 
0.7 
82.7 
16.1 

98.8 

2,342 

9,999

1,023 
770

83.5
-8.1
75.4
15.0

90.4

2,308

1,914 

1,991 

7,490 

7,916

191 
84 

75.1 
-0.3 
74.8 
16.1 

90.9 

463 

-30 
6 

83.8 
2.2 
86.0 
22.0 

84 
49 

72.6 
5.2 
77.8 
18.9 

96.7 

488 

-47 
16 

83.4 
2.9 
86.3 
25.8 

389 
177 

76.7 
3.1 
79.8 
15.7 

95.5 

1,338 

598
181

73.2
3.2
76.4
17.0

93.4

1,338

1,769 

2,050

-124 
32 

84.6 
0.8 
85.4 
22.4 

-59 
-7

82.0
2.6
84.6
20.3

104.9

423

108.0 

112.1 

107.8 

Number of full-time employees, end of period 

414 

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DKKm   

Finnish general insurance 

Gross premiums earned 

Technical result 
Run-off gains/losses, net of reinsurance 

Key ratios 
Gross claims ratio 
Business ceded as % of gross premiums 
Claims ratio, net of ceded business 
Gross expense ratio 

Combined ratio 

Number of full-time employees, end of period 

Other b) 

Gross premiums earned 

Technical result 

Tryg  

Gross premiums earned 

Technical result 
Return on investment activities 
Other income and expenses 

Profit/loss before tax 
Run-off gains/losses, net of reinsurance 

Key ratios 
Gross claims ratio 
Business ceded as % of gross premiums 
Claims ratio, net of ceded business 
Gross expense ratio c) 

Combined ratio 

Number of full-time employees, end of period 

Q4 
2010 

Q4 
2011 

2010 

2011

153 

-12 
0 

81.0 
0.0 
81.0 
28.1 

158 

-23 
0 

84.2 
0.0 
84.2 
31.0 

593 

-56 
0 

80.9 
0.8 
81.7 
29.3 

109.1 

115.2 

111.0 

197 

-13 

0 

-3 

0 

-17 

0 

644

-28
0

79.8
0.8
80.6
25.6

106.2

249

-37

0

5,049 

5,100 

19,475 

20,572

261 
266 
-15 

512 
286 

77.2 
1.1 
78.3 
17.2 

95.5 

271 
163 
13 

447 
331 

79.0 
-0.9 
78.1 
17.4 

95.5 

375 
570 
-4 

941 
824 

80.2 
1.6 
81.8 
17.0 

98.8 

4,291 

1,534
66
-31

1.569
944

79.2
-2.5
76.7
16.8

93.5

4,318

a)	 Moderna	Försäkringar	is	included	in	‘Swedish	general	insurance’	from	2	april	2009.	

b)	 Amounts	relating	to	eliminations	are	included	in	‘Other’.	

c)	 Adjustment	to	Gross	expense	ratio	included	only	in	the	calculation	of	‘Tryg’.	Explanation	of	adjustment	as	a	footnote	to	Financial	Highlights		

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Other key figures

Claims ratio, net 
Expense ratio, net 
Combined ratio, net 
Expense ratio, net without adjustment 
Gross profit ratio 
Profit ratio, net of reinsurance 
Gross technical interest ratio 
Technical interest ratio, net of reinsurance 
Return on equity before tax on continuing business (%) 
Return on equity after tax on continuing business (%) 
Average provisions for unearned premiums 
Average provisions for claims 
Average reinsurers’ share of provisions  
for insurance contracts 
Reserve ratio, provisions for unearned premiums (%) 
Reserve ratio, provisions for claims (%) 
Reserve ratio, total 
Number of full-time employess, end of period,  
discontinued and divested business 

Share performance 
Earnings per share (DKK) 
Diluted earnings per share (DKK) a) 
Average number of shares (1,000) 
Diluted average number of shares (1,000) a) 
Share price 31.12 (DKK) 
Quoted price/net asset value 

2007  

2008  

2009 

2010 

2011

66.5 
17.1 
83.6 
17.1 
18.6 
19.6 
3.0 
3.2 
33.3 
24.3 
5,288 
20,808 

1,574 
33.2 
130.1 
163.3 

70.1 
17.5 
87.6 
17.9 
14.3 
15.0 
2.9 
3.0 
15.3 
9.7 
5,252 
20,454 

1,312 
30.0 
116.3 
146.3 

74.2 
17.6 
91.8 
17.5 
8.7 
9.2 
0.9 
0.9 
29.3 
22.3 
5,654 
21,110 

1,178 
34.8 
125.8 
160.6 

81.3 
17.4 
98.7 
17.4 
1.9 
2.0 
0.7 
0.7 
10.4 
7.5 
6,514 
23,677 

1,454 
35.0 
127.8 
162.8 

75.9
17.8
93.7
17.9
7.5
7.9
0.9
0.9
18.0
12.8
6,876
25,912

1,828
33.7
131.0
164.7

26 

26 

26 

1 

0

33.5 

12.8 

67,648 

66,184 

388.0 
2.6 

328.0 
2.6 

31.7 
31.7 
63,334 
63,448 
342.8 
2.3 

9.5 
9.5 
62,362 
62,444 
257.5 
1.8 

18.9
18.9
60,401
60,401
319.0
2.1

a)	 There	has	been	no	dilution	of	earnings	or	equity	in	the	period	2006-2008

The expense ratio, net without adjustment is calculated as the ratio of actual insurance operating expenses, net of reinsurance to earned
premiums, net of reinsurance. 

Other key ratios are calculated in accordance with ‘’Recommendations & Financial Ratios 2010’’ 
issued by the Danish Society of Financial Analysts.

The adjustment, which is made pursuant to the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority’s and the Danish Society of Financial Analysts’  
definition of expense ratio and combined ratio, involves the addition of a calculated expense (rent) concerning owner-occupied property 
based on a calculated market rent and the deduction of actual depreciation and operating costs on owner-occupied property.

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Glossary

The financial highlights and key ratios of Tryg have been prepared in 
accordance with the executive order issued by the Danish Financial 
Supervisory Authority on the presentation of financial reports by in-
surance companies and profession-specific pension funds and also 
comply with ’Recommendations & Financial Ratios 2010’ issued by 
the Danish Society of Financial Analysts.

Business ceded as a percentage of gross premiums

Dividends per share

Proposed dividend

 Number of shares year end

Earnings per share

Profit for the year x 100

Average number of shares

Net result of business ceded x 100

Gross earned premiums

Equity margin

Capital base
Shareholders’ equity plus subordinated debt/subordinated loan capi-
tal less intangible assets/goodwill and tax asset. 

Premiums earned, net of reinsurance x 100 

Tier 1 capital

Claims ratio, net of ceded business
Gross claims ratio + business ceded as % of gross premiums. 

Finnish general insurance
Comprises Tryg Forsikring A/S, Finnish branch and the Finnish branch 
of Tryg Garantiforsikring A/S.

Combined ratio
Calculated as the sum of the gross claims ratio, the net result of 
business ceded as a percentage of gross earned premiums and the 
gross expense ratio.

Gross claims ratio

Gross claims incurred x 100

Gross earned premiums

Danish general insurance
Comprises the legal entities Tryg Forsikring A/S
(excluding the Norwegian, Finnish and Swedish branches)
and Tryg Garantiforsikring A/S.

Diluted earnings per share (continuing business)

Diluted earnings from continuing business after tax

Diluted average number of shares

Diluted number of shares
Average number of shares adjusted for number of share options 
which may potentially dilute.

Discounting
Expresses recognition in the financial statements of expected future 
payments at a value below the nominal amount, as the recognised 
amount carries interest until payment. The size of the discount de-
pends on the market based discount rate applied and the expected 
time to payment.

Gross earned premiums
Calculated as gross premiums written adjusted for change in gross pro-
visions for unearned premiums, less bonuses and premium rebates.

Gross expense ratio
Calculated as the ratio of gross insurance operating expenses with 
adjustment to gross earned premiums. The adjustment involves the 
deduction of depreciation and operating costs on the owner-occu-
pied property and the addition of a calculated cost (rent) concerning 
the owner-occupied property based on a calculated market rent.

Gross insurance operating expenses w. adjustment x 100

Gross earned premiums

Gross expense ratio without adjustment 

Gross insurance operating expenses x 100 

Gross earned premiums

Gross insurance interest ratio

Technical interest, net of reinsurance x 100

Gross premiums earned

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Glossary

Gross profit margin

Reserve ratio, provisions for unearned premiums

Technical result x 100

Gross premiums earned

Provisions for unearned premiums x 100

Gross premiums earned

Individual Solvency
New Danish solvency requirements for insurance companies. With ef-
fect from the 1 January 2008, companies are required to make their 
own determination of their capital requirements applied with own 
methods. The Individual Solvency shall be reported four times a year.

Return on equity

Profit for the year x 100

Average equity

Net asset value per share

Year-end equity

number of shares year end

Norwegian general insurance
Comprises Tryg Forsikring A/S, Norwegian branch and the Norwegian 
branch of Tryg Garantiforsikring A/S.

Operating ratio
Calculated like the combined ratio but adding technical interest in 
the denominator.

Claims incurred + insurance
operating expenses + result of reinsurance x 100

Gross earned premiums + technical interest

Price earnings

Quoted price

Earnings per share

Quoted price/net asset value

Run-off result
The difference between provisions for claims at the beginning of the 
financial year (adjusted for currency translation differences and dis-
counting effects) and the sum of claims paid in the financial year 
plus the part of the provisions for claims at the end of the financial 
year that relates to claims incurred in prior financial years.

Solvency II
New solvency requirements for insurance companies issued by EU 
Commission. The new rules are expected to come into effect in 
2013/2014.

Solvency margin

Premiums earned, net of reinsurance x 100

Capital base

Solvency ratio
Ratio of capital base to capital requirement

Swedish general insurance
Comprises Tryg Forsikring A/S, Swedish branch and the Swedish 
branch of Tryg Garantiforsikring A/S.

Quoted price

Net asset value per share

Tier 1 capital
Shareholders’ equity less intangible assets/goodwill and tax asset

Relative run-off gains/losses
Run-off result relative to provisions for claims,
beginning of year.

Reserve ratio, provisions for claims

Provisions for claims x 100

Gross premiums earned

Total reserve ratio
Reserve ratio, provisions for claims + provisions for unearned  
premiums

Unwinding
Unwinding of discounting takes place with the passage of time as 
the expected time to payment is reduced. The closer the time of 
payment, the smaller the discount. This gradual increase of the pro-
vision is not recognised under claims, but in technical interest in the 
income statement.

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Disclaimer

Certain statements in this annual report are based on the 

Tryg urges readers to refer to the section on risk management 

beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by 

for a description of some of the factors that could affect  

and information currently available to management. Statements 

the Group’s future performance or the insurance industri.

regarding Tryg’s future results of operations, financial condition, 

cash flows, business strategy, plans and future objectives other 

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialise  

than statements of historical fact can generally be identified by 

or should any underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect,  

terminology such as ’targets’, ’believes’, ’expects’, ’aims’, ’in-

Tryg’s actual financial condition or results of operations  

tends’, ’plans’, ’seeks’, ’will’, ’may’, ’anticipates’, ’would’, ’could’, 

could materially differ from that described herein as anticipart-

’continues’ or similar expressions.

ed, believed, estimated or expected.

A number of different factors may cause the actual performance  

Tryg is not under any duty to update any of the forward- 

to deviate significantly from the forward-looking statements in  

looking statements or to conform such statements to actual 

this annual report, including but not limited to general economic 

results, except as may be required by law.

developments, changes in the competitive envrironment, devel-

opments in the financial markets, extra ordinary events such as  

natural disasters or terrorist atttacks, changes in legislation or  

case law and reinsurance.

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Group chart

Tryg A/S

Tryg Forsikring A/S

Tryg Garanti-
forsikring A/S
(Dansk Kaution)

Moderna
Forsäkringar
(Swedish branch)

Tryg Forsikring
Inclusive Enter
(Norwegian branch)

Respons 
Inkasso AS
(Norway)

Tryg
(Finnish branch)

Tryg Garanti
(Norwegian branch)

Moderna
Garanti
(Swedish branch)

Tryg Garanti
(Finnish branch)

Ejendoms-
selskabet 
af 8. maj 2008
A/S

Tryg
 Ejendomme A/S

Vesta
 Eiendom AS
(Norway)

Komplementar- 
selskabet 
af 1. marts 
2006 ApS (50 %)

Thunesvei 2 AS
946 919 845
(Norway)

Ejendoms-
selskabet af  
1. marts 
2006 P/S (50 %)

ANS Grensen 3
848 383 082
(99 %)
(Norway)

Group	chart	at	1	January	2012.	Companies	and	branches	are	wholly-owned

by	Danish	owners	and	placed	in	Denmark	unless	otherwise	stated.

Company

Branch

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Content

tryg.com

Management’s report 

About Tryg 
Preface 
Financial highlights 
Outline of Tryg 
Highlights of the year 

Results   
Tryg’s financial performance 
Private Nordic  
Commercial Nordic 
Corporate Nordic  
Investment activities  
Outlook    

Strategy and the insurance market 
Strategy   
KPI – (Key Performance Indicators) 
The insurance market 
Customers and products 

Capital management and risk management 
Capital management and risk management 

Management 
Supervisory Board 
Group Executive Management 
Employees 
Corporate governance 
Corporate Social Responsibility – CSR 
The Tryg share  

Accounts 

Statement by the Supervisory Board and the Executive Management 
Independent auditor’s report 
Independent auditor’s report on TRYG A/S’ CSR data for 2011 
Financial highlights and key ratios 
Income statement 
Statement of comprehensive income  
Statement of financial position 
Statement of changes in equity 
Statement of cash flows 
Notes – Tryg Group 

Income statement (parent company) 
Statement of financial position (parent company) 
Statement of changes in equity (parent company) 
Notes (parent company) 

Fourth quarter of 2011 | Quarterly outline 
Fourth quarter of 2011 | Geographical segments 

Other key figures 
Glossary   

Disclaimer 
Group chart 

Editors 

Investor Relations 

Design	
Layout 

e-types
amo design 

Printers  Centertryk A/S
Munken Polar
Paper 

This is a translation of the Danish annual report 2011. In case of any discrepancy between the Danish and the English version of the annual report 2011, 

the Danish version shall apply.

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