SERVICE AND COMPETENCE YOU CAN RELY ON
ANNUAL REVIEW
2013
CONTENTS 04 06 08 09 10 16 19 21
CEO’S REPORT CHAIRMAN’S REPORT KEY FIGURES SUMMARY SEGMENTS TALENT INSIGHTS KEY FIGURES GOVERNANCE ACCOUNTS
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting will be held Thursday 4 September 2014.
SERVICE AND COMPETENCE YOU CAN RELY ON SERVICE OUR passion for service goes beyond meeting expectations. By listening to and understanding our members’ and clients’ needs we excel in being proactive, finding solutions and going the extra mile.
COMPETENCE OUR dedicated and professional people offer a high level of competence, representing different cultural backgrounds, altogether 16 legal jurisdictions and maritime experience and expertise.
RELIABILITY OUR controlled growth, positive technical result and a robust financial strength has earned us an ‘A’ rating with Standard & Poor’s. Our people can be relied upon for availability and quality in everything we do.
CONTINUITY WE believe in a strong and unified Skuld, a long-term strategy of growth, financial strength and transparency, innovation in services and investment in our people – all in order to continue supporting our customers’ needs.
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CEO’S REPORT
DIVERSIFICATION AND A ROBUST BOTTOM LINE In February, I was delighted to ring in the new policy year with the Skuld team following a solid renewal round and a strong year. 2013 was, in many ways, marked by continuity; in terms of premium growth, further diversification into new products and geographical areas and above all, a robust bottom line result of USD 29 million at the end of the year. The solid premium growth and positive technical result Skuld delivered in 2013 was in line with our long-term strategy. Controlled growth has earned Skuld a clean ‘A’ rating, an important validation to our financial strength. During 2013, we saw growth from current members, reflecting signs of recovery in the shipping sector. Skuld also harvested from geographical investments, in particular Singapore and the offshore market, and commercial operations delivered a significant growth in line with Skuld’s plans. In total, we recorded USD 379 million in premium, which represents a solid 19% increase from the year before. At the end of the year, our contingency reserves stood at a new record level of USD 335 million. With regards to claims, 2013 was a good year and Skuld members did not have any pool claims. This is partly due to Skuld’s disciplined underwriting philosophy and the work that Skuld’s risk management has done in preventing losses. However, when it comes to claims, there will often also be an element of coincidence. We focus on attracting and retaining quality tonnage and building a close collaboration with members and clients to ensure that we can provide the best possible tools to manage risks. With the premium growth in 2013, Skuld is on track to reach its goal of USD 500 million in written premium in 2015. COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS TO SUPPORT THE MUTUALITY Commercial operations, Skuld 1897 in particular, play a key role in Skuld’s growth strategy. Our offering to charterers and offshore has been profitable from the beginning, and with further growth, our Lloyd’s syndicate will contribute to the bottom line. By 2020, we expect commercial operations to deliver half of Skuld’s premium income. In 2013 we expanded our product portfolio with fixed premium P&I and yacht insurances. We also established Skuld Claims Services; our
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Hull and Machinery claims lead handling. Further diversification is on Skuld’s agenda also going forward. A STRONG AND UNIFIED SKULD Skuld has come a long way from a Scandinavian P&I club. Today we’re a truly global marine insurer that is in a position to offer members and clients with a wide range of insurance covers, robust financial security and continued first-class service. We are larger than ever, but at the same time we are more unified. Strong focus on member and client needs is evident across the organisation - from the management team to claims handlers and support functions. We have invested in our people to ensure continued quality and availability of our services. After all, our business is all about people. CONTINUING TO SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS’ AND CLIENTS’ NEEDS Diversification has brought many new members and clients to Skuld. To meet the different segments’ varying needs and the increasing demand for digital services, we will be introducing new targeted digital publications and information services. We will also introduce enhanced online services that make cover and claims information available 24 hours a day. In April, I was pleased to share the news that Skuld’s chief financial officer Ståle Hansen will take over the role of Skuld CEO in February 2015 as I move into a new position as executive board member. In essence, these changes are about ensuring seamless continuity. A strong financial position, growth from commercial operations at the core of our strategy and innovation in services will remain as key objectives for Skuld’s leadership.
DOUGLAS JACOBSOHN PRESIDENT & CEO
“WE HAVE INVESTED IN OUR PEOPLE TO ENSURE CONTINUED QUALITY AND AVAILABILITY OF OUR SERVICES. AFTER ALL, OUR BUSINESS IS ALL ABOUT PEOPLE.” 5 \ ANNUAL REVIEW 2013
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
IMPRESSIVE GROWTH AND FINANCIAL STABILITY In 2013, Skuld continued its growth and expansion in a challenging underwriting environment. A combined ratio of 99% and a positive bottom line of USD 29 million is a good result in the current market – it underlines that expanding Skuld’s product portfolio into commercial areas was the right strategy for Skuld and its members. It’s still early days for Skuld 1897, but I’m pleased to see that premium income for the Lloyd’s syndicate is developing according to plan. The value of Skuld’s commercial operations to our members goes beyond increased financial strength: a wider range of insurance covers has been welcomed by our members and clients. Skuld Offshore continued its impressive growth in 2013. Skuld’s offering to the offshore arena has been welcomed by both leading and growing, specialised companies. Skuld Offshore has, over the last years, built a strong position through its passion for service and high level of competence. EXCELLENT RESULTS In late 2012 we expanded our platform in Asia by opening an office in Singapore. The expansion is already generating excellent results. Our members and clients in Asia have welcomed access to local service in addition to our global services available around the clock.
and clients assures me that the hands-on, dedicated service we provide is much appreciated. Our members know that when they need support from Skuld, the team is available at any time of day to provide legal, technical or commercial advice. ALIGNMENT FOR STRATEGIC GOALS I’m also happy to see that there is a very strong alignment across the Skuld management team, board and committee. Everyone is committed to working towards the same strategic goals. This level of alignment makes Skuld strong, and with the financial robustness we have achieved through disciplined growth, Skuld truly stands out among its competitors. Skuld represents service, competence and reliability. In this spirit, the Skuld board was pleased to appoint Ståle Hansen as the new CEO from the beginning of February 2015. With Ståle’s strong commercial drive and commitment to financial strength, Skuld is well positioned to reach the growth targets the board and committee have set for the company.
We see that an increasing number of P&I clubs are pursuing diversification to ensure their financial stability. All thirteen International Group clubs are facing the same challenges; Solvency II brings many changes and a range of regulatory requirements. Meeting these requirements calls for solid finances and some clubs will likely seek to strengthen their position by joining forces. In terms of financial robustness, Skuld stands out as one of the strongest. Reliability is important to our members, and with further growth we can preserve that. A PASSION FOR SERVICE In terms of service, I have been particularly pleased to see that as Skuld has grown, the Skuld culture has become stronger than ever. I’m confident that the customer focus is unique; all Skuld employees want to do the best they can to help members and clients. The global Skuld team shares a passion for service. Direct feedback from our members
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KLAUS KJÆRULFF CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
“ I’M CONFIDENT THAT THE CUSTOMER FOCUS IS UNIQUE; ALL SKULD EMPLOYEES WANT TO DO THE BEST THEY CAN TO HELP THE MEMBERS AND CLIENTS. THE GLOBAL SKULD TEAM SHARES A PASSION FOR SERVICE.”
KEY FIGURES SUMMARY Even with a challenging market, we managed our business well and delivered profitable growth in a volatile market. Here are some key figures to help sum up the last year.
99%
COMBINED RATIO Skuld has set maintaining a combined ratio below 100% as a long-term strategic objective and the underwriting philosophy is designed to support this goal.
379
MUSD PREMIUM INCOME This represents a19% premium income growth compared to 2012. A significant portion of the premium growth is driven by our Lloyd’s syndicate operation.
29
MUSD POSITIVE RESULT Skuld had a robust bottom line result of USD 29 million, an improvement of USD 11 million compared to last year.
27.1
MUSD NET INVESTMENT INCOME Skuld has a moderate risk profile on its investments but still achieved an investment return of 5.4% for the 2013 financial year.
335
MUSD CONTINGENCY RESERVES Skuld increased its contingency reserves to a record high USD 335 million, leaving us more robust and better suited to handle future challenges.
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MEETING OUR CUSTOMERS’ NEEDS SKULD INSURANCE COVERS
Every Skuld member and client is unique. Through Skuld P&I and Skuld 1897, our syndicate at Lloyd’s, we offer a wide range of insurance covers designed to meet the needs of our marine industry segments. We aim at providing the best possible service and competence for our members and clients to rely upon.
SHIPOWNERS
CHARTERERS / TRADERS
OFFSHORE CONTRACTORS
P&I insurance for shipowners is where Skuld started and this is still our core business. Through our diversification over the last years we now offer a much wider range of insurance products for shipowners.
Charterers and traders may be exposed to a wide range of liabilities. Skuld offers a flexible approach and separately developed charterers’ terms and conditions, supplying insurance for both time and voyage charterers.
Based on a clear understanding of the offshore and energy industry, Skuld has become a leading specialist insurance provider. Clients range from major oil corporations to private shipowners and renewable energy.
For Shipowners Skuld covers P&I (Protection & Indemnity), FD&D (Freight, Demurrage & Defence), Fixed P&I, Ancillary liability, Hull & Machinery, War Risks, Loss of Hire, TDI, and more
Skuld covers Charterer’s Liability, FD&D, Bunker insurance, Cargo equipment insurance, Ancillary liability, Piracy LOH for charterers, and more
Skuld covers Offshore liability, FD&D, Ancillary offshore liabilities, Energy, Mobile Offshore Units, Operators Risks, Offshore LOH, Subsea and Offshore Equipment, and more
YACHT OWNERS
PORTS AND TERMINALS
CARGO OWNERS
Skuld recognises the special needs and requirements for the yacht community and has designed special covers for yacht owners. A dedicated team offers professional and experienced service to our clients.
Port authorities, container terminals, dry and liquid bulk terminals etc. are all exposed to risks. A Skuld combined insurance product now caters for the sophisticated technical needs of the ports and terminals industry.
Within the cargo portfolio Skuld offers insurance which caters for all modes of transit – land, sea and air – including incidental storage. Cargoes covered range from bulk oil or LNG to offshore equipment.
Skuld covers Yachts P&I, Ancillary liabilities, Superyacht Hull & Machinery, Increased value, and more
Skuld covers Ports & Terminals all risks
Skuld covers a variety of Cargo insurance
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\ TALENT INSIGHTS
YOUR SERVICE YOUR COMPETENCE YOUR RELIABILITY YVONNE THAULOW Senior Executive, Client Servicing and Marketing
“OUR BUSINESS GOES BEYOND HELPING OUR MEMBERS AND CLIENTS MANAGE THEIR RISKS. IT IS, ABOVE ALL, ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS.”
I work towards the Greek market renowned for its long traditions, high level of know-how and dynamic nature. As support to many of our Greek members and clients, I work closely with the team we have assigned to them consisting of claims handlers, risk management and credit control. Whether it’s a new cover
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the member needs, questions regarding a claim or invoices, the team works together. We aim to offer solutions before they’re asked for and discuss potential challenges before they have an opportunity to develop. The need for our assistance can arise at any time of the day – or any day of the year – but our job is to be
there when needed. Loyalty from our members and clients is the best reward for a job well done. Our members and clients expect a lot from us, but we are driven to exceed those expectations - to go the extra mile.
GENADIJS MILUSKOVS Senior Executive, Risk Management
“MANAGING RISKS IS A TEAM EFFORT BETWEEN SKULD AND THE MEMBER OR CLIENT.” Working with risk management means that I arrange and evaluate surveys and company management reviews and often meet our members and clients before their vessels are entered into Skuld. This way I get to know them better and they build trust in the Skuld team; our competence, reliability and service. I support our customers in reaching a
high risk management standard by giving recommendations or helping them find the right technical expertise. What is best for our members and clients is often good for Skuld and other members as well. Casualty incidents require immediate response, and often call for hands-on service, for instance flying a Skuld representative on
site to support the member or client in emergency response coordination. With 15 years of sailing and eleven years’ experience as a superintendent, I understand the value of getting help quickly, whether it concerns a grounding, collision or technical problem.
FLAVIA MELLILO Vice President, Claims, Personal Injury Claims Coordinator
“THE SUCCESS OF OUR MEMBERS AND CLIENTS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO SKULD AND WE WANT THEM TO SEE US AS PART OF THEIR TEAM.”
Skuld members and clients understand that a qualified crew is essential to the success of their operations, and have invested substantially in their people. However, many claims have a human factor background. We therefore work closely with our members and
clients to develop solutions that minimise the people-related losses, such as supporting preemployment medical examination programmes. As Skuld’s personal injury claims coordinator, I’m involved in incidents where people’s health is at risk or casualties are involved. In these
cases, time is of the essence. Regardless of who has been injured – the captain, a crew member or a stowaway – we prioritise access to medical care and provide other support to handle casualties. To many of our members and clients we are part of their team, and handling
personal injuries is above all team-work. As we work more closely together, we can limit the losses to our members’ investment in their people.
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LIABILITY CLAIMS SERVICE
80 8416
SKULD EMPLOYEES WORKING WITH LIABILITY CLAIMS EVERY DAY
LIABILITY CLAIMS CASES OPENED DURING THE POLICY YEAR
THESE 8416 CLAIMS CASES ARE SPLIT INTO EIGHT MAIN CATEGORIES, SHOWN IN PERCENTAGES BELOW
31% CARGO
27%
16%
13%
4%
1%
0.3%
PERSONAL INJURY
7%
CHARTERERS’ LIABILITY TO HULL
DEFENCE
COLLISION
POLLUTION
OTHER
WRECK REMOVAL
BUSINESS GROWTH
1089 19605
NEW CUSTOMERS JOINED SKULD DURING THE YEAR
INSURANCE POLICIES WERE SIGNED IN TOTAL
130
1034
1
2
73% 2008 1)
2009
2010
2011
2012
2011
2013
130 units
The Rig Market has been one of the major growth areas for Skuld Offshore. Since 2011 it has grown by 73%.
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173%
2)
2012
2013
1034 Policy Sections sold in 2013
Skuld 1897 continues growing, especially with good premium income in the Hull Market which has grown by 173% since 2011.
SKULD OFFICES 1
3
2
6
5
4
7
8
10
9
1
LONDON UK
2
ABERDEEN UK
3
BERGEN NORWAY
4
OSLO NORWAY
5
COPENHAGEN DENMARK
6
NEW YORK USA
7
PIRAEUS GREECE
8
HAMBURG GERMANY
9
SINGAPORE SINGAPORE
10
HONG KONG HONG KONG
YOUR SKULD EMPLOYEES EMPLOYEES
240
MEN / WOMEN
50/50
NATIONALITIES
LEGAL JURISDICTIONS
AV. YEARS EMPLOYED
AVERAGE AGE
16
9
22
43
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\ TALENT INSIGHTS
YOUR SAFETY YOUR TRUST YOUR SECURITY KATE LI QING Underwriting Executive, Skuld Offshore
“UNDERSTANDING OUR SUBSEA AND OFFSHORE CLIENTS’ BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS ENABLES ME TO OFFER THEM TAILORED INSURANCE COVERS.”
As an underwriting executive, my role is to increase the awareness of the Skuld brand and grow our business, especially in the dynamic offshore market in Asia. The global responsibility for offshore risks rests with the Oslo underwriting team so we keep in close touch with Oslo on behalf of our customers. The Singapore
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office was opened in late 2012 and the number of new members and clients who have joined us in the area since the opening demonstrates that local service is much appreciated. My work involves a great deal of contact with our members and clients. In addition to addressing enquiries swiftly, I often visit them to ensure
that we deliver the quality service Skuld is renowned for. Knowing their individual needs and challenges enables us to provide them with tailored covers. Brokers are also very important to us, and good co-operation with them is mandatory to our mutual success.
SONDRE AASBØ Executive, Credit Control
“SEAMLESS CASH FLOW ENABLES US TO PROVIDE OUR MEMBERS AND CLIENTS WITH STRONG FINANCIAL SECURITY.”
As an insurance company, Skuld is dependent on financial strength and credit control is all about preserving that strength. Each day, I have a lot of contact with members, clients, brokers and our underwriters regarding money flow issues, whether it’s a deductible invoice a member has
received or a broker fee to be paid. Often payments are connected to each other. For example, a broker fee will be released when a member has paid his invoice and my role is to facilitate seamless cash flow. In order to find the best possible solution for a member’s or client’s situation, I try to look
at the big picture. For example set-offs often simplify the process for the member or client. Being proactive is a key element in Skuld’s approach to service and our members and clients appreciate when we work together to find the best solution to their individual situations.
ALEX MARTINEZ Claims Adjuster, Skuld 1897 at Lloyd’s
“PROMPT SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS IS WHAT BOTH OUR CLIENTS AND SKULD STRIVE FOR.” Skuld Claims Services handles claims for Skuld Syndicate 1897 clients when chosen as the claims lead on a Hull & Machinery policy. We have our own in-house claims team dedicated to handling the claims in an efficient manner. This is where my role comes in. Based on the client’s insurance,
I liaise with Skuld Claims Services in Oslo to determine which costs are covered and for example coordinate a surveyor to evaluate the damage and find the best repair option so that the client can go back to business as usual as soon as possible. We like to think of client relationships as
partnerships, where we also share the ambition to approve the claim and close the file promptly. To me, every claim is an opportunity to remind the client why they chose Skuld Syndicate 1897 and Skuld Claims Services.
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KEY FIGURES 2013 POSITIVE RESULTS, WELL CAPITALISED
Skuld ended 2013 with a positive result of USD 29 million. The result is an improvement of USD 11 million compared to last year, and the contingency reserves now stand at a record high USD 335 million. The focus on controlled growth continues to deliver a positive technical result, now for the 11th year in a row, and maintaining a combined ratio below 100%. The positive technical result is mainly derived from our non-mutual book of business and positive adjustments on claims for earlier years. Skuld 1897, our Lloyd’s syndicate, is growing in size and the results are moving in a positive direction. The club has had a 19% increase in premiums. A significant portion of the premium growth is driven by our Lloyd’s syndicate operation, which is consolidated into the Skuld figures. The churn effect on the mutual owners’ book of business continues to be a challenge for the whole P&I industry and does not contribute substantially to the growth in premium. Net investment income contributed with USD 27.1 million to the bottom line. Skuld has a moderate risk profile on its investments but still achieved an investment return of 5.4% for the 2013 financial year due to strong returns on equities. A conservative risk profile with the majority of assets in low risk bonds has been a strategic choice in order to match our liabilities, reduce volatility and secure sufficient capital for further growth. Skuld is continuously developing its Enterprise Risk Management framework and uses it actively in strategic decisions on risk appetite and risk allocation. This ensures that Skuld will be well capitalised when the new Solvency II requirements are implemented.
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COMBINED RATIO \ In percent 140
120
100
80
60
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
The combined ratio is a measure of underwriting performance calculated by the sum of claims and operation expenses as a percentage of premium income. A ratio below 100% indicates a positive underwriting result, while a ratio above 100% means that more money is paid out in claims than what is received in premiums.
CONTINGENCY RESERVE \ USD mill. 335 291
308
266 202
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
TRANSPARENCY POLICY Skuld is the only member of the International Group of P&I clubs that publishes half year and third quarter reports in addition to the annual statement and has done so since 2003. Transparent, clear and precise communication with members and clients, brokers, the general public and the media is a priority for Skuld. Our objective is to ensure that all information that is made available by Skuld is accurate and relevant, and we continuously develop our communication with stakeholders.
PREMIUM DISTRIBUTION*
PREMIUM DISTRIBUTION
\ By vessel type
\ By region
Others
Tanker Gas/ Chemical Tanker
Offshore Passenger
DISTRIBUTION OF CLAIMS COSTS \ In percent
Others
Norway Nordic countries excl. Norway
Asia
Germany Greece
Americas Bulk Carriers
Rest of Europe
*
Total gross premium all products: USD 300 million
Pollution 1%
Personal injury 27% CLH 7% Collision 16% Only claims relating to the Association included in the above chart.
P&I OWNERS’ GT
CHARTERERS’ LIABILITY GROSS PREMIUM
CONTINGENCY RESERVES PER GT
\ Mill. GT
\ USD mill.
\ USD 72
FDD 4%
Wreck removal 0%
Cargo 31%
Unitized General Cargo
Other 13%
75
65
4.6
4.5
4.3
54
4.5
58
52
48
4.0
49
51
51
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2009
2010
2011
2012
NET PREMIUMS AND CALLS FOR OWN ACCOUNT
NET CLAIMS INCURRED FOR OWN ACCOUNT
\ USD mill.
\ USD mill. 246
323
229
240
261
2009
2013
179
2011
2012
2013
BALANCE CARRIED TO CONTINGENCY RESERVE \ USD mill.
212
278
2010
65
194 57
165
29 24 18
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2009
2010
2011
INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
NET INVESTMENT INCOME
\ In percent
\ USD mill.
2012
2013
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
INVESTMENTS BY ASSET CLASS \ In percent
18.9
Cash 52
Alternative investments* Commodities
37
9.7
Fixed income
27
5.4 19 15
1,0
Equities
-0.9 * EQUITIES ALTERNATIVE FIXED COMMODITIES INVESTMENTS INCOME
TOTAL
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Alternative investments consists of Hedge Funds and Private Equity
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\ KEY FIGURES
CONSOLIDATED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT AS AT 20 FEBRUARY MUSD
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
TECHNICAL ACCOUNT Premiums and calls
379.4
317.9
300.0
272.4
255.4
Reinsurance premiums
-56.6
-40.2
-38.5
-32.3
-26.5
Premiums for own account
322.8
277.7
261.5
240.1
228.9
-245.6 -58.8
-212.2 -50.5
-193.7 -43.0
-165.1 -33.5
-179.0 -30.2
Claims incurred for own account Acquisition costs Administrative expenses
-14.5
-14.1
-13.2
-10.9
-9.0
Net operating expenses
-73.3
-64.6
-56.1
-44.4
-39.2
4.0
1.0
11.7
30.6
10.6
Balance carried to non-technical account NON TECHNICAL ACCOUNT Balance from technical account
4.0
1.0
11.7
30.6
10.6
Net investment income
27.1
18.7
14.7
37.0
52.1
Taxes
-2.0
-2.0
-2.0
-3.0
-5.7
Balance carried to contingency reserve
29.1
17.5
24.4
64.6
57.0
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 20 FEBRUARY MUSD
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
ASSETS Financial investments
717.5
641.8
628.8
597.8
514.0
9.3
7.9
10.0
4.6
9.3
108.6
92.8
72.8
58.5
37.3
Debtors Other assets
20.6
15.4
11.0
10.2
6.7
Total assets
Prepayment and accrued income
856.0
757.9
722.7
671.1
567.3
LIABILITIES Provision for outstanding claims for own account
470.2
412.1
402.2
367.5
333.2
Contingency reserve
334.5
308.4
291.4
266.4
201.5
-0.3
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
804.4 8.6
720.5 8.3
693.7 10.9
633.9 9.6
534.7 14,8 11.9
Minority interest Technical provisions for own account Provisions for other liabilites Creditors
23.1
13.6
11.1
21.0
Accruals and deferred income
19.9
15.5
7.0
6.6
6.0
856.0
757.9
722.7
671.1
567.3
Total liabilities
In the P&L, a relevant portion of overhead expenses are allocated to claims-, acquisition- and investment expenses respectively.
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\ GOVERNANCE AND CSR
GOVERNANCE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Skuld’s board and management are committed to maintaining high ethical standards and contributing to good corporate governance in line with regulatory requirements in all jurisdictions where Skuld operates. Management and employees must practice fair dealing, honesty and integrity in every aspect in dealing with other employees, members, business relations and customers, the public, business community, suppliers, competitors and government authorities. Skuld aims for transparency in communication with internal and external stakeholders and regularly publishes information that is relevant to members, clients, brokers, staff members or other stakeholders. ANTI-CORRUPTION Skuld is opposed to corruption in all forms and is committed to conducting business in accordance with the highest ethical guidelines. Detailed policies regarding Skuld employees’ conflicts of interest and relationships to customers, brokers and suppliers are set out in the company’s Ethical Guidelines. Skuld requires all employees to fully comply with the Ethical Guidelines. The purpose of the Ethical Guidelines is to create a solid company culture and to preserve Skuld’s integrity by helping employees to promote high standards of good business practice. Skuld’s main action with regard to anti-corruption is raising awareness of the Ethical Guidelines. HUMAN RIGHTS AND EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS Skuld’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees, members, directors, customers and suppliers on account of ethnic or national origin, age, sex or religion. All individuals shall be treated with dignity and respect. All employees shall assist in creating a work environment free from any discrimination based on religion, skin colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, nationality, race or disability. ENVIRONMENT Skuld is positive to adapting practices that lead to more environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible decisions.
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HIGHLIGHTS 2013 à Launch of Skuld Yacht insurance, dedicated exclusively to the needs of superyacht owners à Launch of Fixed P&I cover with its own terms and conditions à Establishing Skuld Claims Services supporting claims leads for Skuld 1897 à Affirmed ‘A’ rating (stable outlook) by Standard & Poor’s à Launching cooperation between Skuld and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company (MSI), Japan à Skuld’s owner share of Skuld 1897 at Lloyd’s was raised from 58.3% to 66.7%, now only shared with Scor at 33.3%
ACCOUNTS 2013
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CONSOLIDATED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
Note
2013
2012
2
379 391 -56 557 322 833
317 936 -40 244 277 692
Claims incurred Gross claims paid - Reinsurance recoveries Gross change in estimated outstanding claims - Reinsurers share Claims incurred for own account
3 3 3 3
228 707 -36 536 34 580 18 803 245 554
276 329 -65 098 -51 129 52 065 212 167
Operating expenses Acquisition costs Administrative expenses Net operating expenses
4 4
58 844 14 477 73 321
50 486 14 070 64 556
3 959
969
3 959
969
6 052 22 656 9 872 38 579
5 542 7 128 8 137 20 808
1 827
1 613
Foreign exchange adjustments Foreign exchange adjustments
-9 690
-456
Balance before tax on ordinary activities
31 021
19 707
1 964
2 189
29 058
17 518
All figures in USD 1000
TECHNICAL ACCOUNT Premiums and calls Gross premiums and calls - Reinsurance premium Earned premiums and calls for own account
Balance carried to non-technical account
NON-TECHNICAL ACCOUNT Balance from technical account Investment income Investment income Unrealised gains / losses on investments Realised gains / losses on investments Total investment income Investment expenses Investment management expenses
Taxes Taxes Balance carried to contingency reserve
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 20.02.14
Note
2013
2012
6 6 6 6 6
12 847 160 122 500 356 41 643 2 495 717 462
9 917 124 553 473 072 32 377 1 927 641 845
242 6 311 2 745 9 298
353 5 796 1 715 7 863
0 8 597 4 435 95 569 108 602
1 227 6 937 3 957 80 669 92 790
20 623
15 441
855 985
757 940
470 159 334 548 -265 804 443
412 123 308 426 0 720 549
8 375 198 8 573
8 256 0 8 256
Creditors Members and brokers Reinsurers Other creditors Total creditors
2 160 13 061 7 831 23 052
2 809 4 741 6 055 13 605
Accruals and deferred income Accruals and deferred income
19 918
15 529
855 985
757 940
All figures in USD 1000
ASSETS Financial assets Strategic investments Shares Bonds Alternative investments Other assets Total financial assets Debtors Members and brokers Reinsurers Other debtors Total debtors Other assets Net deferred tax assets Fixed assets Pension assets Cash at bank Total other assets
5
Prepayments and accrued income Prepayments and accrued income
7
Total assets
LIABILITIES Technical provisions Provisions for outstanding claims for own account Contingency reserve Minority interest Technical provisions for own account
9 8 9.10
Provisions for other liabilities Pension liabilities Provision for taxation Total provisions for other liabilities
Total liabilities Copenhagen, 8 May 2014 sign. Klaus KjĂŚrulff
sign. Bernt O. Bodal
sign. Sergey Popravko
sign. Roberto Giorgi
Chairman of the Board
sign. Trygve Seglem
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sign. Manfredi Lefebvre D’Ovidio
sign.
sign.
John P. Tavlarios
Simone Ingeberg
sign. Peter Wilsund
sign. Claus Spinding
sign. Ulf G. Ryder
sign. Douglas Jacobsohn President & CEO
Note 1
ACCOUNTING POLICY The accounts are prepared in USD. Furthermore, the accounts have been prepared according to regulations for Norwegian Insurance Companies. These regulations are based on International Financial Reporting Standards with some relaxations on disclosure information. These sets of USD accounts are based on the official Norwegian accounts, but some reclassifications have been made to make the accounts more comparable to the accounts of the other P&I clubs. • Provisions for bad and doubtful debts are included in calls and premiums. • Interest on overdue payments is included in calls and premiums • Claims management expenses are included in claims incurred. The notes have been prepared in accordance with International Group of P&I Associations agreed accounting standards, hence they are a simplified version of the official accounts. Basis of accounting The accounts are prepared on an annual accounting basis and include the following: • All premiums for policies commencing during the year. • The cost of claims incurred and reinsurance for the current year. • Any adjustments relating to earlier years. • Operating expenses and investment income. Consolidation The consolidated accounts include the accounts for Skuld Mutual Protection & Indemnity Association (Bermuda) Ltd. and the Association’s subsidiaries: Vika Management AS, Skuld Germany GmbH, Skuld Far East Ltd., Skuld Hellas Ltd., Skuld North America Inc., Skuld Services Ltd and APS Generalagenturet for Skuld, Copenhagen, Skuld Investments Ltd, Skuld I Ltd (capital provider for Syndicate 1897 at Lloyd’s) and Skuld II Ltd (capital provider for Syndicate 1897 at Lloyd’s). Hydra Insurance Company Ltd, Skuld Holding Ltd and Skuld Reinsurance (Bermuda) Ltd are fully-owned and controlled by Skuld Mutual Protection & Indemnity Association (Bermuda) Ltd. In the accounts, shares in subsidiaries, receivables from and payables to subsidiaries, and transactions between the Association and the subsidiaries, have been eliminated. Calls and Premiums Calls and premiums include gross calls and supplementary calls, less return premiums and provisions for bad and doubtful debts. These calls and premiums are the total receivable for the whole period of cover provided by the contracts commencing during the accounting period, together with any premium adjustments relating to prior accounting years and unearned premium for future accounting years. The calls and premiums include provisions for estimated future supplementary calls in respect of open policy years. Claims The claims expenses include all claims incurred during the year together with claims administration expenses. The technical provision for claims outstanding includes an element of claims incurred but not reported (IBNR). Historical data is used in assessing IBNR. Provision for the cost of future claims handling is included. Reinsurance premiums These include premiums payable to market underwriters, charged to the consolidated income and expenditure account on an accruals basis. Reinsurance recoveries Reinsurance recoveries are accrued to match relevant claims, and include estimated recoveries on estimated outstanding claims. Operating expenses Account is taken of accruals and prepayments in arriving at operating expenses. Foreign currency Assets and liabilities have been translated to USD at the rate of exchange on the balance sheet date.
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Investments Account is taken of accrued interest on fixed interest securities and deposits; dividends are credited when receivable. The investments are assessed at market value on the balance sheet date.
Taxes The tax expense consists of the tax payable and changes to deferred tax. Deferred tax/tax assets are calculated on all differences between the book value and tax value of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets are recognised when it is probable that Skuld will have a sufficient profit for tax purposes in subsequent periods to utilise the tax asset. Similarly, the company will reduce a deferred tax asset to the extent that Skuld no longer regards it as probable that it can utilise the deferred tax asset. Deferred tax and deferred tax assets are measured on the basis of the expected future tax rates applicable to the companies in Skuld where temporary differences have arisen. Deferred tax and deferred tax assets are recognised at their nominal value and classified as noncurrent asset investments (long-term liabilities) in the balance sheet.
PREMIUM DISTRIBUTION BY COUNTRY Country
Premiums
%
Norway
38 219
10,1%
Nordic countries excl. Norway
40 509
10,7%
Germany
39 213
10,3%
Greece
16 118
4,2%
Rest of Europe
96 988
25,6%
USA
43 566
11,5%
Far East
69 641
18,4%
Other
35 136
9,3%
379 391
100,0%
Total gross premiums and calls
Note 3
NET CLAIMS INCURRED 2013
2012
Gross claims paid Own claims Group Pooling arrangements Gross claims paid
215 112 13 595 228 707
245 984 30 345 276 329
Reinsurers’ share Group Pooling arrangements Market underwriters Reinsurers' share
-32 104 -4 432 -36 536
-38 708 -26 390 -65 098
Net claims paid
192 171
211 231
Change in provision for gross claims Provision opening balance Provision closing balance Change in currency valuation at year end Change in provision for gross claims
490 326 523 230 1 677 34 580
531 434 490 326 -10 021 -51 129
Less movements in provision for reinsurers’ share Provision opening balance Provision closing balance Change in currency valuation at year end Less movements in provision for reinsurers' share
-78 203 -53 071 -6 330 18 803
-128 587 -78 203 1 681 52 065
53 383
936
245 554
212 167
Change in provision for future claims Net change in claims provision Claims incurred for own account
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Note 4
NET OPERATING EXPENSES
Administrative expenses
Consolidated 2013 2012 14 477 14 070
Association 2013 2012 9 353 7 033
Salary, etc. Commissions Marketing Surveys Other acquisition costs Acquisition costs
15 824 31 602 3 896 333 7 188 58 844
14 305 24 412 3 327 381 8 061 50 486
15 824 22 261 2 144 334 7 188 47 752
14 305 17 133 2 336 381 8 236 42 391
Net operating expenses
73 321
64 556
57 104
49 424
In the P&L, direct claims cost and a relevant portion of overhead expenses are allocated to claims-, acquisition- and investment expenses respectively. The consolidated figures include Skuld’s share of Syndicate 1897 at Lloyd’s operating expenses. In accordance with Schedule 3 of the International Group Agreement, the Association is required to disclose the Average Expense Ratio for the Association’s P&I business. The operating expenses include all expenditure incurred in operating the Association’s P&I business, excluding expenditure dealing with claims and a reasonable allocation of general overhead expenses. The premium includes all earned premium allocated to the policy year of origin. For the five years ended 20 February 2014, a ratio of 12.3% (12.3% at 20 February 2013) has been calculated in accordance with the Schedule and the guidelines issued by the International Group and is consistent with the relevant Financial Statements.
Note 5
FIXED ASSETS Fixed assets Cost As at 20 February 2013 Purchases in the year Sales / Scrapping in the year As at 20 February 2014
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9 288 2 878 -61 12 104
As at 20 February 2013 Depreciation on sold / scrapped assets Depreciation this year As at 20 February 2014
1 978 282 1 247 3 507
As at 20 February 2013 As at 20 February 2014
6 937 8 597
Note 6
FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS 2013 Market value
2012 Market value
5 122 155 000 160 122
3 106 121 446 124 553
329 914 170 575 -134 500 356
334 605 138 761 -294 473 072
8 966 10 878 21 799 41 643
7 461 4 835 20 081 32 377
2013 15 20 608 20 623
2012 15 15 426 15 441
2013 308 426 29 058 -2 935 334 548
2012 291 429 17 518 -521 308 426
Shares Norwegian shares Foreign shares Total shares Bonds Treasuries Corporate Securities Cash and Money Market Total bonds Alternative investments Commodity derivatives Hedge Funds Private Equity Total alternative investments
Note 7
PREPAYMENTS AND ACCRUED INCOME Accrued interest Other prepayments Prepayments and accrued income
Note 8
CONTINGENCY RESERVE Contingency reserve opening balance Balance carried forward to contingency reserve Difference related to subsidiaries Contingency reserve closing balance
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Note 9
PROVISIONS FOR OUTSTANDING CLAIMS BY POLICY YEAR Gross estimated outstanding including IBNR The Association’s estimated share of other associations’ pool-claims including IBNR Gross provision for outstanding claims
2013
2012
2011
Closed years
Total
170 221
80 589
53 679
149 210
453 700
30 197 200 418
19 168 99 757
3 797 57 476
16 368 165 578
69 530 523 230
0 0 1 332 1 332
0 0 117 117
3 189 0 3 815 7 003
13 330 15 689 15 600 44 619
16 519 15 689 20 863 53 071
199 087 1 911 200 998
99 640 16 059 115 699
50 473 9 136 59 609
120 959 307 443 428 402
470 159 334 548 804 707
Estimated outstanding recoveries including IBNR from Pooling agreements Group excess loss Other reinsurers' share Total estimated outstanding recoveries Provisions for outstanding claims for own account Contingency reserve Technical provisions for own account
Note 10
TECHNICAL PROVISIONS FOR OWN ACCOUNT 2013
2012
393 348
382 218
69 530 462 878
65 189 447 407
Pooling agreements Other reinsurers’ share Total estimated outstanding recoveries
-16 519 -31 950 -48 469
-36 865 -36 335 -73 201
Provision for outstanding claims for own account
414 409
374 206
41 241 41 241
19 440 19 440
Other reinsurers’ share Total estimated outstanding recoveries
-2 609 -2 609
-1 203 -1 203
Provision for outstanding claims for own account
38 631
18 237
19 111 19 111
23 479 23 479
Other reinsurers’ share Total estimated outstanding recoveries
-1 992 -1 992
-3 799 -3 799
Provision for outstanding claims for own account
17 119
19 680
470 159 334 548 804 707
412 123 308 426 720 549
P&I Gross estimated outstanding including IBNR The Association’s estimated share of other associations’ pool-claims including IBNR Gross provision for outstanding claims Estimated outstanding recoveries from
Lloyd’s Syndicate Gross estimated outstanding including IBNR Gross provision for outstanding claims Estimated outstanding recoveries from
Other Gross estimated outstanding including IBNR Gross provision for outstanding claims Estimated outstanding recoveries from
Total P&I, Lloyd’s Syndicate and Other Provision for outstanding claims for own account Contingency reserve Technical provision for own account
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Note 11
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ITEMS Guarantees Bank Guarantees and “Club Letter of Guarantees” amounting in total to USD 537.9 mill. have been issued in connection with claims, of which the latter makes up by far the greater part. The face value of these guarantees greatly exceeds the expected payments from the related claims. The expected payments from these claims are fully covered in the provisions made for outstanding claims. The Association entered into a 10 years lease period for the Oslo office building starting 1 June 2012.
Note 12
FINANCIAL RISK Investment risk is managed in accordance with the Enterprise Risk Management policy. The risk level is controlled by holding it within a specified percentage range of contingency reserves. During 2013 the investment risk was within the permitted range at all times. Interest and currency risk of claims liabilities are immunized by the hedge portfolio. The portfolio contains government bonds and bills issued by low risk states. The composition of the Association’s hedge portfolio is rebalanced according to changes in claims provisions, in order to neutralise interest rate and exchange rate risk. Interest risk is immunized by holding the duration of the portfolio equal to the duration of the claims liabilities, while currency risk are minimized by letting the currency composition of the hedge portfolio mirror that of the claims liabilities. The remaining part of the investment portfolio is divided between a liquidity portfolio, providing liquid assets for cash management, and a risk portfolio, aimed at maximizing the expected return. The majority of the risk portfolio is invested in passively managed fund vehicles. Exposure limitations are applied to the internally actively managed portfolio, “Tactical Overlay Portfolio”.
Note 13
POLICY YEAR STATEMENT BY CLASS AS AT 20.02.14 2013
2012
2011
0 0 297 041 297 041
0 263 033 6 325 269 358
261 104 1 801 89 262 993
0
0
0
0 0
0 0
0 0
297 041 -49 521 247 519
269 358 -33 032 236 326
262 993 -36 718 226 275
-209 120 38 399
-185 839 50 487
-181 361 44 914
-53 764 26 126 -1 841
-50 436 16 741 -2 036
-46 029 13 849 -1 868
8 920
14 756
10 867
P&I Advance calls, releases and other gross premiumscharged in: years to 20 February 2012 years to 20 February 2013 current accounting year
Supplementary calls levied in: years to 20 February 2013 current accounting year
Total calls and premiums Reinsurance premiums
Claims incurred net of reinsurance recoveries Net underwriting profit Net operating expenses Net investment income Taxes Total P&I
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2013
2012
2011
0 0 39 820 39 820
0 22 283 20 422 42 705
13 808 7 336 -388 20 756
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
39 820 -9 109 30 711
42 705 -5 290 37 415
20 756 -3 351 17 406
Claims incurred net of reinsurance recoveries Net underwriting profit
-22 403 8 308
-26 279 11 136
-13 149 4 257
Net operating expenses Net investment income Taxes
-17 117 -1 981 0
-15 920 285 0
-10 158 -89 0
Total Lloyd’s Syndicate
-10 791
-4 499
-5 990
2013
2012
2011
0 0 19 761 19 761
0 20 503 -30 20 472
21 212 424 24 21 661
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
19 761 -336 19 425
20 472 -699 19 773
21 661 -1 870 19 791
-19 624 -199
-14 863 4 910
-15 450 4 341
Net operating expenses Net investment income Taxes
863 3 240 -123
-217 1 262 -153
-987 1 053 -148
Total Other
3 782
5 802
4 258
Total P&I, Lloyd’s Syndicate & Other
1 911
16 059
9 136
Lloyd’s Syndicate Advance calls, releases and other gross premiumscharged in: years to 20 February 2012 years to 20 February 2013 current accounting year
Supplementary calls levied in: years to 20 February 2013 current accounting year
Total calls and premiums Reinsurance premiums
Other Advance calls, releases and other gross premiums charged in: years to 20 February 2012 years to 20 February 2013 current accounting year
Supplementary calls levied in: years to 20 February 2013 current accounting year
Total calls and premiums Reinsurance premiums Claims incurred net of reinsurance recoveries Net underwriting profit
Calls and premiums, reinsurance premiums, claims and commission to brokers are allocated to the policy year to which they relate. Operating expenses and investment income have been allocatedto the policy year corresponding to the accounting year. Since the Lloyd’s syndicate is writing business throughout the year, policy year 2013 shows a lower premium income and bottom line as there are still significant unearned premium related to the year. 30 / SKULD ACCOUNTS 2013
Note 14
POLICY YEAR STATEMENT AS AT 20.02.14 - MUTUAL AND FIXED BUSINESS 2013
2012
2011
Total calls and premiums
232 510
216 437
214 422
Reinsurance premiums
-30 349
-20 283
-24 432
202 161
196 154
189 990
Mutual
Claims incurred net of reinsurance -182 181
-164 152
-167 645
Net underwriting profit
recoveries
19 980
32 002
22 345
Net operating expenses
-40 444
-40 512
-37 021
Net investment income
17 453
13 719
11 245
Taxes
-1 423
-1 700
-1 538
Total Mutal
-4 435
3 509
-4 970
2013
2012
2011
Total calls and premiums
39 820
42 705
20 756
Reinsurance premiums
-9 109
-5 290
-3 351
30 711
37 415
17 406
-22 403
-26 279
-13 149
8 308
11 136
4 257
Net operating expenses
-17 117
-15 920
-10 158
Net investment income
-1 981
285
-89
0
0
0
-10 791
-4 499
-5 990
2013
2012
2011
Lloyd’s Syndicate
Claims incurred net of reinsurance recoveries Net underwriting profit
Taxes Total Lloyd’s Syndicate
Fixed Total calls and premiums Reinsurance premiums
84 292
73 394
70 231
-19 508
-13 449
-14 155
64 784
59 945
56 076
Claims incurred net of reinsurance -46 563
-36 550
-29 165
Net underwriting profit
recoveries
18 221
23 395
26 911
Net operating expenses
-12 456
-10 141
-9 995
Net investment income
11 913
4 284
3 657
-540
-489
-478
17 137
17 049
20 095
1 911
16 059
9 136
Taxes Total Fixed Total Mutual, Lloyd’s Syndicate & Fixed business
Calls and premiums, reinsurance premiums and claims are allocated to the policy year to which they relate. Commission has been allocated to the respective policy year. Other operating expenses and net investment income have been allocated to the policy year corresponding to the accounting year. Since the Lloyd’s syndicate is writing business throughout the year, policy year 2013 shows a lower premium income and bottom line as there are still significant unearned premium related to the year.
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PUBLISHED AUGUST 2014
SKULD VISION & VALUES CLEAR VISION Skuld will be a world leading marine insurance provider through innovation, financial strength and the talents of our people.
AMBITIOUS GOALS 2015 Premium income to reach USD 500 million 2020 Commercial business to deliver 50% of Skuld’s premium income
STRONG CULTURE Skuld has a strong corporate culture with a unique customer focus. Everything we do has a foundation in our values:
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