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Gerald Muriuki
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CIC Insurance Group Ltd (NSE: CIC) HY18 Earnings Note

CIC Insurance Group announced a 54.4% y/y growth in HY18 EPS (KES 0.21) due to a 18.4% y/y growth in gross earned premium (GEP). Total operating expense growth was relatively stable at 9.1% y/y mainly due to a fast growth in claims (15.1% y/y). We are currently reviewing our recommendation on CIC in an upcoming insurance sector update.

1) Insurance Premium growth faster than industry. 

2) Muted Operating expense growth

3) Claims ratio down to 52.0% from 65.0% in FY17.

4) 16.9% y/y drop in investment income

 

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Genghis Capital

Genghis Capital is an innovative and customer focused Investment Bank licensed by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). Founded in 2008, Genghis is one of the leading investment banks in Kenya. Since its establishment, Genghis has achieved tremendous growth to offer a well-diversified portfolio of financial services that includes:

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Gerald Muriuki

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