Beazley plc results for period ended 30 June 2015
Profit before income tax of $154.5m (30 June 2014: $132.9m)
Return on equity of 20% (30 June 2014: 17%)
Gross premiums written increased by 2% to $1,099.7m (30 June 2014: $1,077.7m)
Combined ratio of 86% (30 June 2014: 90%)
Rate decrease on renewal portfolio of 2% (30 June 2014: decrease of 1%)
Prior year reserve releases of $74.5m (30 June 2014: $72.9m)
Net investment income of $43.5m (30 June 2014: $46.8m)
First interim dividend of 3.3p (30 June 2014: 3.1p)
