Munich Re Sees 2016 Profit of 2.3 Billion Euros

Munich Re Sees 2016 Profit of 2.3 Billion Euros

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The video discusses the confidence in achieving a financial target of 2.3 billion, considering restructuring charges from ERGO. It confirms the stability of the dividend based on a strong balance sheet. The commitment to ERGO's business model and the potential costs of restructuring are highlighted. The impact of market volatility on investments and the reasons for impairments are also discussed.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial financial target range before it was narrowed down to 2.3 billion?

2.1 to 2.6 billion

2.0 to 2.5 billion

2.3 to 2.8 billion

2.5 to 3.0 billion

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Why is Munich Re confident about maintaining the current dividend?

Due to a strong local gap balance sheet

Because of increased profits

Due to reduced operational costs

Because of a new investment strategy

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Munich Re's stance on the ownership of the ERGO business?

They plan to merge it with another company

They are considering selling it

They are absolutely committed to it

They are unsure about its future

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused Munich Re to write down some investments in the first quarter?

High book values due to volatile markets

A decrease in market demand

A change in company policy

An increase in operational costs

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Munich Re's situation differ from Allianz regarding investment write-downs?

Allianz did not have to write down investments

Munich Re had fewer investments

Munich Re had more stable markets

Allianz had higher book values