Old Mutual reports 10% jump in profits

GUEST – Iain Williamson – CEO of Old Mutual<br /> <br /> South Africa’s second-largest insurer Old Mutual posted double-digit growth in profits, on the back of a decrease in the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic, following a high claims environment over the last few of years.<br /> <br /> Old Mutual said headline earnings rose 10% to R7.9 billion for the year through December 2022, up from R7.2 billion in the previous reporting period. Headline earnings per share (Heps) also increased 10% to 180.1 cents per share, compared with 163.8 cents per share in the prior year.<br /> <br /> The insurer said profits benefitted from lower mortality claims as the Covid-19 pandemic and its effects eased. <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>