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In terms of investment income, life insurance companies produced an average return of 5.8% in 2007, a lower yieldthan the 6.7% recorded in 2006. The return on equity was 10.8%, lower than the 15.3% of 2006, largely explained bythe volatility in the last quarter in global stock markets which reduced the investment income of life companies.The profitability of general insurance companies in 2007, which is related to reinsurance costs and the characteristicsof an operation with more standardized products, was 4.4%, or 2.59% when measured as the income on theinvestment portfolio. This is thanks to the efficiency in operating costs and a satisfactory claims management.1.01973175377983188758648120002001200220032004200520062007casualty insurance direct premiumSOURCE: GRUPO SECURITY MILLIONS OF PESOS · DECEMBER 20072,0401,4341,5661,4381,6081,7751,7541,80320002001200220032004200520062007life insurance direct premiumSOURCE: GRUPO SECURITY MILLIONS OF PESOS · DECEMBER 2007

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