Solvency and Financial Condition Report 2023
LÍNEA DIRECTA
Compañía de Seguros y Reaseguros (C0720)
Solvency and Financial
Condition Report
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Solvency and Financial Condition Information
CONTENTS |
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B. GOVERNANCE SYSTEM |
14 |
C. RISK PROFILE |
33 |
D. |
VALUATION FOR SOLVENCY PURPOSES |
44 |
E. |
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT |
58 |
F. |
APPENDICES |
66 |
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR) for the year ended
The structure required by these regulations is as follows:
Topics |
Content |
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Activity and results |
Basic information about the Company with a summary of the results of its |
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activity detailed by business lines in the reporting period. |
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Information about the Company's organisational structure, with a description |
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Governance system |
of its committee structure and the responsibilities of each of these committees |
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for risk management. |
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Risk profile |
Information about the Company's risk profile and qualitative and quantitative |
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information about the risks that it faces. |
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Valuation for solvency |
A description of the valuation differences in the solvency balance sheet and |
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the financial statements. The assumptions and methodologies used to obtain |
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purposes |
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the balance sheet for solvency purposes are also reported. |
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Information about the capital required for solvency purposes and a |
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Capital management |
comparison with eligible funds to determine the Company's solvency |
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position. |
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The Company publishes its SFCR report on its website.
Activity and results
Developments on the Spanish insurance market
In 2023, global economic activity remained buoyant despite the tightening of global monetary policy and multiple sources of geopolitical uncertainty.
In any case, GDP growth slowed markedly - with considerable heterogeneity across regions - and is not expected to pick up appreciably in 2024, partly as a result of the expected loss of growth momentum in
The insurance sector, with its countercyclical nature, reached a premium volume of
The Motor segment, which represents 28% of total non-life turnover, grew by 6.6% (compared to a growth of 3.3% in 2022), mainly due to the increase in average premiums among the industry in general in response to strong inflation, which was passed on to the cost of claims.
The Home segment recorded an outstanding year of growth, despite the transmission of the tightening of monetary policy to credit and the sharp slowdown in home sales, with the figure for November dropping 15% year-on-year. The drop adds to the declines seen in the last eleven months, according
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to the
Likewise, the Health segment grew by 6.6%, slightly less than the 7.6% recorded in 2022. The segment now accounts for more than 26% of total non-life turnover, second only to Motor.
Trends in the Company's business performance
The year presented notable challenges, especially in cost management due to the sharp increase in inflation, which fed through to the statement of profit or loss in the cost of claims cost item. Despite the difficult economic conditions throughout the year, the Company achieved net earned reinsurance premiums for the year of
The number of policyholders decreased by 4.16% compared to 2022, to 3.3 million.
Turnover was
Premium turnover for the home segment amounted to
However, the technical result showed a loss of
The average rate of retuwas 2.61% for fixed income securities and 4.75% for equities.
The financial result amounts to €29 million, a decrease of 20.5% compared with the previous year.
Governance system
The organisational structure of risk management and control is based upon the principles of independence and segregation of duties between business units and risk monitoring and control units. The Company's risk governance system is configured around three lines of defence. The first of its lines of defence is made up of the operational areas. The second line is made up of three key functions: Risk Management and Internal Control, Actuarial Function and Regulatory Compliance. The third line of defence that makes up this key structure is the Internal Audit function. The board of directors determines and manages the risk control and management policy, supervises its internal information and control systems, and exercises its Company administration and control functions, in accordance with the Spanish Corporate Enterprises Act and through its two advisory committees: the
The governance system implemented within the Company, which is made up of the organisational structure and risk management, internal control and compliance systems, is considered to be effective. It provides optimal support for the Company's strategic objectives, ensuring that the board makes business decisions with comprehensive understanding of their impact on risk exposure, within the limits set by its risk appetite.
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Risk profile
The Company has maintained its distinctive personality based on organic growth, commitment to technology and innovation, and use of the direct channel, since it started operations in 1995. Its pursuit of business growth over these years has led to a volume of over
The Company was authorised to apply a specific parameter for premium risk in the other motor insurance business line in 2016, which it uses in calculating its solvency capital requirement (SCR). This was as follows as at
Solvency capital requirement (SCR) |
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(in thousand euro) |
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Underwriting risk |
172,651 |
192,387 |
Market risk |
91,899 |
91,493 |
Counterparty risk |
7,027 |
6,076 |
Health insurance underwriting risk |
3,142 |
3,499 |
Diversification |
(55,772) |
(57,125) |
Basic solvency capital requirement (BSCR) |
218,947 |
236,330 |
Operational risk |
27,795 |
28,812 |
Deferred tax adjustment |
(61,686) |
(66,286) |
Solvency capital requirement (SCR) |
185,057 |
198,856 |
Valuation for solvency purposes
The following table presents a comparison of the assets, liabilities and funds in the solvency balance sheet and financial statements as at
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES |
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(in thousand euro) |
Capital adequacy |
Financial |
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statements |
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Total assets |
1,175,394 |
1,281,464 |
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Total liabilities |
817,392 |
1,004,898 |
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Excess assets over liabilities |
358,002 |
276,566 |
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As at
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES |
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(in thousand euro) |
Capital adequacy |
Financial |
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statements |
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Total assets |
1,063,114 |
1,165,105 |
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Total liabilities |
714,491 |
897,290 |
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Excess assets over liabilities |
348,623 |
267,815 |
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The main differences that caused the funds available for solvency purposes to increase by
There are no significant valuation differences for assets, as the investment portfolio, which is the largest category on the asset side of the balance sheet, is valued at market value in both cases. Intangible assets and acquisition expenses are eliminated from the asset side of the solvency balance sheet, while, in the opposite direction, capital gains on property and holdings in subsidiaries, which are not included in the balance sheet in the financial statements, are included. Premiums paid in instalments in the economic balance sheet are included in liabilities netting the premium provision.
The differences for liabilities arise mainly from the valuation of technical provisions:
- The provision for unearned premiums in the financial statements is eliminated from the solvency balance sheet and is replaced by the provision for premiums.
- The provisions for claims in the financial statements are calculated on the solvency balance sheet on the best estimate basis, discounting the flows using the risk-free interest rate structure.
- The solvency balance sheet includes a risk margin. This is a concept that is not used in the balance sheet in the financial statements.
In
The previous system did not allow the calculation of the stabilisation reserve as eligible equity for the solvency capital requirement, while the new system does consider it eligible equity. As of
This Solvency and Financial Condition Report was reviewed and approved by the board of directors at its meeting on
Capital management
The Company's capital planning reflects its projected own-funds requirements over a three-year period for its solvency capital requirement (SCR) calculated as its overall solvency requirements (economic capital) estimated through its own risk and solvency assessment (ORSA), with a minimum solvency threshold set by the board of directors, which is always above 120% (with a risk appetite of 150%). The Company calculates its solvency capital requirement on a quarterly basis, broken down by risk category and available funds, in order to assess its solvency ratio.
The solvency ratio is a risk indicator that is monitored and considered by the Company's Board of Directors when implementing its capital management policy (such as setting the dividend policy for shareholders and decisions on investment policy) and its strategy for the business (such as launching new products or business lines, or acquiring risk mitigators). The solvency ratio at
(in thousand euro) |
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Eligible own funds |
347,531 |
358,002 |
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Solvency capital requirement (SCR) |
185,057 |
198,857 |
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Ratio of eligible own funds to the SCR |
188% |
180% |
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In 2023, the Bank's Board of Directors did not suggest that dividends be shared.
If in any year it is decided to share dividends, the decision would be based on a thorough and thoughtful analysis of the Company's situation, which does not compromise either its future solvency or the protection of the interests of policyholders and insured persons, and would be made in the context of the supervisors' recommendations on this area. The Company will perform a prospective analysis to verify that solvency is not compromised.
All the available funds are classified as Tier 1, i.e., they are of the highest quality and are eligible for coverage of both the SCR and the MCR (Minimum Capital Requirement).
A. ACTIVITY AND RESULTS
ACTIVITY
Company details
Línea
Its registered office is at Calle Isaac Newton 7,
Supervisory authority
The Company is supervised by the Spanish regulator:
Directorate General of Insurance and Pension Funds
28010
The Company operates under the reference code C0720.
External auditor
The external auditor of the Company's financial statements and this report on its financial position is:
PricewaterhourseCoopers, auditores, S.L. Paseo de la Castellana 259, B 28046,
Corporate and solvency structure
The Company is the parent company of the Línea
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The main shareholders as at the end of 2023 are as follows:
Shareholder |
% Shareholding |
Cartival |
19.90% |
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17.42% |
Fernando Masaveu |
5.38% |
Norbel |
5.00% |
Lazard Asset Management |
3.20% |
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3.00% |
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2.72% |
Fidelity |
2.02% |
Other |
41.36% |
The Company is required to draw up consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards adopted by the
The tax and financial years of both the Company and the consolidated group of which it is parent company, end on 31 December.
The Company is the parent of several ancillary insurance and investment subsidiaries, none of which are involved in insurance or reinsurance activity. It is not treated as a supervised group under Article
132.1 of Law 20/2015, of
Subsidiary companies |
Corporate purpose |
Shareholding |
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Línea Directa Asistencia, S.L.U. |
Vehicle inspections and assistance |
100% |
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Moto Club LDA S.L.U. |
Provision of motorcycle services |
100% |
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Provision of vehicle-repair services |
100% |
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CAR, S.L.U. |
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LD Activos, S.L.U. |
Asset management on behalf |
of |
100% |
insurance companies |
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Insurance brokerage |
100% |
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LDA Reparaciones,S.L.U.* |
Provision of home repair services. |
100% |
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*LDA Reparaciones was dissolved by agreement dated
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Business lines and geographical distribution
Línea
The Company operates entirely in Spanish territory, except for the Assistance sector, in which the Company is authorised to operate in
UNDERWRITING RESULTS
The Company's business lines and the main figures for its technical account are set out in the following table:
2023:
2023 TECHNICAL ACCOUNT BY BUSINESS LINES |
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Motor, third- |
Motor, other |
Fire and other |
Medical |
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(in thousand euro) |
TOTAL |
party |
damage to |
Attendance |
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coverages |
expenses |
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liability |
property |
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- Premiums earned, net of reinsurance
- Investment income
- Other technical income
- Claims incurred net of reinsurance
- Profit sharing
- Net operating expenses
- Other technical expenses
- Investment costs
936,617 |
362,373 |
415,409 |
141,956 |
773 |
16,105 |
48,004 |
26,922 |
14,401 |
4,028 |
23 |
2,629 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
804,948 |
384,527 |
308,637 |
97,244 |
84 |
14,457 |
393 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
393 |
0 |
208,003 |
65,521 |
87,923 |
41,866 |
58 |
12,635 |
(22,094) |
(27,538) |
5,441 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
18,574 |
12,101 |
6,473 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Technical account result |
(25,204) |
(45,315) |
21,337 |
6,874 |
261 |
(8,361) |
(1+2+3-4-5-6-7-8) |
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2022:
2022 TECHNICAL ACCOUNT BY BUSINESS LINES |
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Motor, third- |
Motor, other |
Fire and other |
Medical |
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(in thousand euro) |
TOTAL |
party |
damage to |
Assistance |
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coverages |
expenses |
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liability |
property |
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- Premiums earned, net of reinsurance
- Investment income
- Other technical income
- Claims incurred net of reinsurance
- Profit sharing
- Net operating expenses
- Other technical expenses
- Investment expenses
900,647 |
346,293 |
406,985 |
129,800 |
1,065 |
16,504 |
68,429 |
38,099 |
22,376 |
5,119 |
39 |
2,796 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
684,515 |
311,432 |
276,714 |
82,038 |
10 |
14,321 |
637 |
- |
- |
- |
637 |
- |
201,412 |
66,587 |
83,442 |
41,990 |
65 |
9,328 |
(17,021) |
(21,649) |
4,143 |
241 |
- |
243 |
31,388 |
19,774 |
11,614 |
- |
- |
- |
Technical account result |
68,145 |
8,248 |
53,447 |
10,650 |
392 |
(4,592) |
(1+2+3-4-5-6-7-8) |
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The business lines for solvency purposes are directly equivalent to the segments reported by the Company in its financial statements. The "Fire and other damage to property" business line includes the home insurance segment.
INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
The Company's investment activity follows the guidelines in its investment policy. The Investment Committee is responsible for monitoring and oversight.
The Company has continued its investment policy with the aim of ensuring the security, liquidity and profitability of its investments, applying principles of dispersion, diversification and adequacy of maturities to the technical liabilities to be covered, in order to offset market, credit, liquidity and cash- flow risks, taking into account the economic backdrop, with rising rates of retuon fixed income assets.
The average rates of retuon fixed-income securities were 2.40%, while the retuon the equity portfolio was 7.58%.
All financial income and expenses are allocated to the technical account by business line, except
The distribution of the portfolio, based on the economic balance sheet and including holdings, as at
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