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News Release talanx . Insurance . Investments . Talanx generates record first - half earnings and expects to exceed previous full - year forecast ■ ■ ◉ ■ ■ Group net income climbs 9 percent to EUR 1,499 ( 1,373 ) million , a new record - Profit growth at all divisions – Primary Insurance contributes 52 percent to Group net income Insurance revenue up by 3 percent adjusted for currency effects to EUR 24.3 ( 24.2 ) billion Combined ratio improves to 88.7 ( 90.7 ) percent Return on equity of 21.5 ( 23.4 ) percent New forecast for 2026 Group net income of significantly more than EUR 2.7 billion Talanx AG Group Communications Phone : +49 511 3747-2022 E - mail : gc@talanx.com Investor Relations Phone : +49 511 3747-2227 E - mail : ir@talanx.com HDI - Platz 1 30659 Hannover Germany www.talanx.com Hannover , 14 August 2026 The Talanx Group has set a new earnings record in the first half of 2026. Group net income rose by 9 percent to EUR 1,499 ( 1,373 ) million , and the Group is assuming it will exceed its full - year forecast of approximately EUR 2.7 billion . It is now anticipating Group net income of significantly more than EUR 2.7 billion for 2026. Profit growth in the first half of the year was driven by record earnings at all divisions and an increased investment result . Primary Insurance lifted its net income by 12 percent and contributed 52 percent of the total figure . Insurance revenue adjusted for currency effects rose 3 percent ( in EUR : stable ) to EUR 24.3 ( 24.2 ) billion . The insurance service result climbed 15 percent to EUR 2.9 ( 2.6 ) billion , while operating profit ( EBIT ) rose 11 percent to EUR 3.2 ( 2.9 ) billion . The return on equity was 21.5 ( 23.4 ) percent . " After the first six months of 2026 , I am particularly delighted that we have not just achieved record Group net income overall , but that all divisions contributed record earnings figures . This is further proof that our diversification and cost leadership strategy is paying off " , said Torsten Leue , Chairman of Talanx's Board of Management . " Our strong operations , continued high level of resilience and large loss payments