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Generali Maintains Targets After Growth in First-quarter Adjusted Earnings

Assicurazioni Generali (G.MI) reaffirmed its financial and shareholder return targets for the 2025-to-2027 period after reporting higher adjusted profit in the first quarter, supported by growth across all business segments.The Italian insurer on Thursday reported an adjusted net result for the three months ended March 31 of 1.27 billion euros, up from 1.20 billion euros a year earlier. The as-reported net result, however, slipped to 1.17 billion euros from 1.20 billion euros.Gross written premiums rose 6.8% to 28.16 billion euros from 26.54 billion euros, driven by growth in the life and property and casualty businesses, which increased 7.5% and 5.8%, respectively. The solvency ratio stood at 212%, compared with 219% a year ago.Generali's asset management division also delivered strong performance, with adjusted net profit rising 23% year over year to 85 million euros. Total assets under management grew to 904.79 billion euros as of March 31 from 858.27 billion euros a year ago.The company reiterated its 2025-2027 targets, including an expected compound annual growth rate in EPS of between 8% and 10%.Generali also maintained its shareholder return commitments, including a dividend-per-share CAGR target of more than 10% over the period. The insurer reaffirmed its 1.5 billion-euro share buyback plan for 2025 to 2027, with at least 500 million euros scheduled annually.The stock rose over 2% in early morning trade.