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Prospectus dated 26 October 2015
Gothaer A
Gothaer llgemeine
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Ve
llgemeine rsicherung
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AG
rsicherung
(a stock corporation incorporated under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany)
EUR 250,000,000 Subordinated Fixed to Floating Rate Notes with
scheduled maturity in 2045
Issue Price 100.00 per cent.
Gothaer Allgemeine Versicherung AG (the "Issuer") will issue on 30 October 2015 (the "Issue Date") EUR 250,000,000
subordinated fixed to floating rate notes with a scheduled maturity in 2045 in a denomination of EUR 100,000 per Note (the
"Notes").
The Notes will be governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany ("Germany").
The Notes will bear interest from and including the Issue Date to but excluding 30 October 2025 (the "First Call Date") at a
rate of 6.00 per cent. per annum, scheduled to be paid annually in arrear on 30 October in each year, commencing on
30 October 2016. Thereafter, unless previously redeemed, the Notes will bear interest at a rate of 6.042 per cent. per annum
above the 3-months EURIBOR being the Euro-zone inter-bank offered rate for three-month Euro deposits, scheduled to be
paid quarterly in arrear on 30 January, 30 April, 30 July and 30 October in each year (each a "Floating Interest Payment
Date"), commencing on 30 January 2026.
Under certain circumstances described in Condition 3.2 of the terms and conditions of the Notes (the "Terms and
Conditions"), interest payments on the Notes may be deferred at the option of the Issuer or will be required to be deferred.
"), interest payments on the Notes may be deferred at the option of the Issuer or will be required t
The Notes are scheduled to be redeemed at the Redemption Amount (as defined in the Terms and Conditions) on the
Floating Interest Payment Date falling on or nearest to 30 October 2045, provided that on such date the Conditions to
Redemption (as defined in the Terms and Conditions) are fulfilled. If this is not the case, the Notes will be redeemed only in
the circumstances described in the definition of the term Final Maturity Date (as defined in the Terms and Conditions) on
the Final Maturity D
Maturity ate.
D
Under certain circumstances described in Condition 4 of the Terms and Conditions, the Notes may
be subject to early redemption.
This prospectus (the "Prospectus") constitutes a prospectus for the purpose of Part IV of the Luxembourg Law of 10 July
2005 on Prospectuses for Securities, as amended. Application has been made for admission of the Notes to the official list
(the "Official List") of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and for trading on the Euro MTF market ("Euro MTF") operated
by the Luxembourg
by
Stock Exchange, which is a multilateral trading facility for the purposes of the Market and the Financial
Instruments Directive 2004/39/EC, and therefore a non-EU-regulated market.
The Notes will initially be represented by a temporary global note in bearer form (the "Temporary Global Note"). Interests
in the Temporary Global Note will be exchangeable, in whole or in part, for interest in a permanent global note (the
"Permanent Global Note" and, together with the Temporary Global Note, each a "Global Note") on or after the date 40
days
day after the later of the commencement of the offering and the Issue Date (the "Exchange Date"), upon certification as to
non-U.S. beneficial ownership. The Global Notes will be deposited prior to the Issue Date with Clearstream Banking AG
("Clearstream Frankfurt").
Joint Lead Managers
BNP PARIBAS
Commerzbank

This Prospectus is to be read in conjunction with all documents which are incorporated herein by reference
(see "Documents Incorporated by Reference" below).
No person has been authorised to give any information or to make any representation other than those
contained in this Prospectus in connection with the issue or sale of the Notes and, if given or made, such
information or representation must not be relied upon as having been authorised by the Issuer or any Joint
Lead Manager (as defined below). Neither the delivery of this Prospectus nor any sale made in connection
herewith shall, under any circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change in the affairs
of the Issuer since the date hereof or the date upon which this Prospectus has been most recently
supplemented or that there has been no adverse change in the financial position of the Issuer since the date
hereof or the date upon which this Prospectus has been most recently supplemented or that any other
information supplied in connection with the Notes is correct as of any time subsequent to the date on which
it is supplied or, if different, the date indicated in the document containing the same.
The distribution of this Prospectus and the offering or sale of the Notes in certain jurisdictions may be
restricted by law. Persons into whose possession this Prospectus comes are required by the Issuer and the
Joint Lead Managers to inform themselves about and to observe any such restriction. The Notes have not
been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") or
with any securities regulatory authority of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States. The Notes will
be issued in bearer form and are subject to certain U.S. tax law requirements. Subject to certain exceptions,
the Notes may not be offered, sold or delivered within the United States or to U.S. persons (as defined in
Regulation S under the Securities Act ("Regulation S") and as defined in the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended and regulations thereunder). For a description of certain restrictions on offers and sales of
the Notes and on distribution of this Prospectus, see "Subscription and Sale".
This Prospectus does not constitute an offer of, or an invitation by or on behalf of the Issuer or any Joint
Lead Manager to subscribe for, or purchase, any Notes.
The Joint Lead Managers have not separately verified the information contained in this Prospectus. The Joint
Lead Managers do not make any representation, expressly or implied, or accept any responsibility, with
respect to the accuracy or completeness of any information contained in this Prospectus. Neither this
Prospectus nor any other financial statements are intended to provide the basis of any credit or other
evaluation and should not be considered as a recommendation by any of the Issuer or the Joint Lead
Managers that any recipient of this Prospectus or any other financial statements should purchase the Notes.
Each potential purchaser of Notes should determine for itself the relevance of the information contained in
this Prospectus and its purchase of Notes should be based upon such investigation as it deems necessary. The
Joint Lead Managers do not undertake to review the financial condition or affairs of the Issuer during the life
of the arrangements contemplated by this Prospectus nor to advise any investor or potential investor in the
Notes of any information coming to the attention of any of BNP Paribas and Commerzbank
Aktiengesellschaft (together the "Joint Lead Managers"). This Prospectus may only be used for the
purpose for which it has been published.
Prospective investors should have regard to the factors described under the section headed "Risk Factors" in
this Prospectus. This Prospectus identifies in general terms certain information that a prospective investor
should consider prior to making an investment in the Notes. However, a prospective investor should conduct
its own thorough analysis (including its own accounting, legal and tax analysis) prior to deciding whether to
invest in any Notes as any evaluation of the suitability for an investor of an investment in the Notes depends
upon a prospective investor's particular financial and other circumstances, as well as on the specific terms of
the Notes and, if it does not have experience in financial, business and investment matters sufficient to
permit it to make such a determination, it should consult its financial adviser prior to deciding to make an
investment on the suitability of the Notes.
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IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUE OF THE NOTES, COMMERZBANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
(THE "STABILISING MANAGER") (OR A PERSON ACTING ON BEHALF OF ANY STABILISING
MANAGER) MAY OVER-ALLOT NOTES OR EFFECT TRANSACTIONS WITH A VIEW TO
SUPPORTING THE MARKET PRICE OF THE NOTES AT A LEVEL HIGHER THAN THAT WHICH
MIGHT OTHERWISE PREVAIL. HOWEVER, THERE IS NO ASSURANCE THAT THE STABILISING
MANAGER (OR A PERSON ACTING ON BEHALF OF A STABILISING MANAGER) WILL
UNDERTAKE STABILISATION ACTION. ANY STABILISATION ACTION MAY BEGIN ON OR
AFTER THE DATE ON WHICH ADEQUATE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF THE TERMS OF THE OFFER
OF THE NOTES IS MADE AND, IF BEGUN, MAY BE ENDED AT ANY TIME, BUT IT MUST END NO
LATER THAN THE EARLIER OF 30 CALENDAR DAYS AFTER THE ISSUE DATE OF THE NOTES
AND 60 CALENDAR DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THE ALLOTMENT OF THE NOTES. ANY
STABILISATION ACTION OR OVER-ALLOTMENT MUST BE CONDUCTED BY THE RELEVANT
STABILISING MANAGER (OR A PERSON ACTING ON BEHALF OF ANY STABILISING
MANAGER) IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND RULES.
In this Prospectus, unless otherwise specified or the context otherwise requires, references to "EUR", "euro"
and "" are to the currency introduced at the third stage of the European economic and monetary union
pursuant to the Treaty establishing the European Community as amended by the Treaty on European Union.
References to "GBP" and "British pound sterling" are to the currency of the United Kingdom and references
to "US$", "USD" and "U.S. dollars" are to the currency of the United States of America.
Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements
This Prospectus contains certain forward-looking statements, including statements using the words
"believes", "anticipates", "intends", "expects" or other similar terms. This applies in particular to statements
under the caption "General Information" and statements elsewhere in this Prospectus relating to, among
other things, the future financial performance, plans and expectations regarding developments in the
business of the Issuer. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties,
assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, including the financial position and
profitability of the Issuer, to be materially different from or worse than those expressed or implied by these
forward-looking statements. The Issuer does not assume any obligation to update such forward-looking
statements and to adapt them to future events or developments.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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RISK FACTORS .............................................................................................................................................. 5
RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT................................................................................................................. 22
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE NOTES............................................................................................ 23
DESCRIPTION OF THE ISSUER................................................................................................................. 56
TAXATION .................................................................................................................................................... 80
SUBSCRIPTION AND SALE ....................................................................................................................... 87
GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................... 89
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE .................................................................................. 91
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RISK FACTORS
The Issuer believes that the following factors may affect its ability to fulfil its obligations under the Notes.
All of these factors are contingencies which may or may not occur and the Issuer is not in a position to
express a view on the likelihood of any such contingency occurring.
Factors which the Issuer believes may be material for the purpose of assessing the market risks associated
with the Notes are also described below.
The Issuer believes that the factors described below represent the principal risks inherent in investing in the
Notes. However, the Issuer may be unable to pay interest, principal or other amounts on or in connection
with the Notes for other reasons and the Issuer does not represent that the statements below regarding the
risks of holding any Notes are exhaustive. Prospective investors should also read the detailed information
set out elsewhere in this Prospectus (including any documents deemed to be incorporated by reference
herein) and reach their own views prior to making any investment decision. Prospective investors should
note that the risks relating to the Issuer, its industries and the Notes summarised in this section are the risks
that the Issuer believes to be the most essential to an assessment by a prospective investor of whether to
consider an investment in the Notes. However, as these risks relate to events and depend on circumstances
that may or may not occur in the future, prospective investors should consider not only the information on
the key risks summarised in this section, but also, among other things, should consult their financial, legal
and tax advisers. In addition, prospective investors should be aware that the risks described might combine
and thus intensify one another.
Risk Factors that may affect the Issuer's ability to fulfil its obligations under the Notes
The Issuer is exposed to certain risk factors affecting their respective abilities to fulfil its obligations under
the Notes. These risk factors relate to the business and operations of the Issuer and its group and include
matters such as risks arising from the financial markets, risks arising from the nature of the Issuer's business
and risks arising from legal and regulatory conditions. The following is a summary of these risk factors:
Risks arising from the nature of the Issuer's business
Loss reserves for the Issuer's insurance and reinsurance policies are based on estimates as to claims
liabilities. Adverse developments relating to claims could lead to further reserve additions and
materially adversely impact the Issuer's results of operations.
In accordance with industry practice and accounting and regulatory requirements, the Issuer establishes
reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses related to its insurance and reinsurance businesses.
Reserves are based on estimates of future payments that will be made in respect of claims, including
expenses relating to such claims. Such estimates are made both on a case-by-case basis as well as in respect
of losses that have been incurred but not reported ("IBNR") to the Issuer. These reserves represent the
estimated ultimate cost necessary to bring all pending reported and IBNR claims to final settlement.
Reserves are subject to change due to a number of variables that affect the ultimate cost of claims, such as
exchange rates, changes in the legal environment and results of litigation as well as effects closely related to
inflation that may adversely affect costs of repairs and medical costs.
Established loss reserves estimates are periodically adjusted in the ordinary course of settlement, using the
most current information available to management, and any adjustments resulting from changes in reserve
estimates are reflected in current results of operations.
To the extent that the Issuer's actual claims experience is less favourable than the underlying assumptions
used in setting the prices for products and establishing reserves, the Issuer may be required to increase its
reserves, which may materially adversely affect its results of operations.
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The Issuer monitors reserve levels, movements and trends on a regular basis. This monitoring is conducted
on the basis of data collected by the Issuer as well as through frequent dialogue with local actuaries.
However, there can be no assurance that ultimate losses will not materially exceed the established reserves
and have a material adverse effect on the Issuer's results of operations.
The cyclicality of the reinsurance market, an inappropriate reinsurance structure of the Issuer and
possible defaults by its reinsurers may lead to volatility in the income of the Issuer that may
negatively affect its business operations.
Like the insurance market the reinsurance market is prone to cyclical fluctuations, in particular in the
property/casualty business. The cycles in the reinsurance business are characterised, on the one hand, by
periods of an oversupply of reinsurance capacity with very favourable prices and scopes of cover in favour
of the Issuer (soft market) and, on the other hand, with periods of shortage of reinsurance capacity ongoing
with high prices and limited scopes of cover (hard market). Periods of a hard market could have an adverse
impact on the prices for the outgoing reinsurance coverage of the Issuer.
On the basis of a stochastic approach the Issuer analyses and designs his reinsurance structure to ensure that
sufficient reinsurance capacity is bought in the reinsurance market. An inappropriate reinsurance structure of
the Issuer could lead to insufficient revenues from its reinsurers or even a lack of reinsurance coverage. A
default by one or more of the Issuer's reinsurers could lead to losses of receivables. Any such event could
have a negative impact on the Issuers technical results.
The Issuer`s incoming obligatory reinsurance business relies on the provision of correct and
sufficient risk information by the relevant primary insurance company; incorrect information may
cause unforeseen burdens on the incoming reinsurance business.
The incoming obligatory reinsurance business of the Issuer systematically covers risk underwritten by
primary insurers. The bulk of the assumed reinsurance business is ceded by insurers of the Parent Group (as
defined below) or by companies the Issuer has closely cooperated with for many years.
In deciding on whether such reinsurance agreements are entered into and which technical provisions are to
be provided, the Issuer relies on the provision of correct and sufficient risk information by the respective
ceding company. Should the Issuer, on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information, wrongfully assess
the covered risks, this may result in losses being higher than initially calculated. Even if the Issuer would
have recourse claims against the ceding company it cannot be assured that these claims are fully valuable
and enforceable. This could negatively affect the Issuer`s net assets, financial position and results.
Intense competition in the German market as well as in other markets could materially adversely
affect the Issuer's revenues and profitability.
The markets in which the Issuer operates are generally quite competitive. If the Issuer fails to offer attractive
products and services suitable to customers' needs, revenues could be materially adversely affected and the
Issuer may lose market shares in important areas of the Issuer's business, which might also have a material
adverse impact on the Issuer. In addition, ongoing pricing pressure in certain highly competitive markets
may negatively impact the Issuer's profitability.
Risks arising from fronting agreements
The Issuer increasingly acts as a fronting partner in Germany for affiliated foreign companies or captives,
i.e. writing certain risks and reinsuring the respective fronting partner. If a partner were unable or unwilling
to meet its contractual obligations under the reinsurance contract, the Issuer would in some cases face high
liabilities because such business is not ceded under obligatory reinsurance contracts. Such liabilities could
negatively affect the Issuer`s net assets, financial position and results.
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Risks arising from the financial markets
The Issuer's financial condition, liquidity needs, access to capital and cost of capital may be
significantly affected by adverse developments in the capital and credit markets.
If the capital and credit markets experience extreme volatility and disruption, the availability of liquidity and
credit capacity for certain issuers may be constrained. The ability of the Issuer to meet its financing needs
depends on the availability of funds in the international capital markets. A break-down of such markets such
as in the last global financial crisis could have a materially adverse impact on the availability and cost of
funding as well as on the refinancing structure of the Issuer. The availability of financing will depend on a
variety of factors such as market conditions, the general availability of credit, the volume of trading
activities, the overall availability of credit to the financial services industry, the credit rating and credit
capacity of the Issuer as well as the possibility that customers or lenders could develop a negative perception
of the Issuer's long- or short-term financial prospects if the Issuer incurs large investment losses or if the
level of the Issuer's business activity decreases due to a market downturn. Similarly, the Issuer's access to
funds may be impaired if regulatory authorities or rating agencies take negative actions against the Issuer.
The Issuer's internal sources of liquidity may prove to be insufficient, in which case the Issuer may not be
able to successfully obtain additional financing on favourable terms, or at all.
In addition, the ability of the Issuer to meet its financial needs also depends on the availability of funds
across the Issuer's group (e.g., in the form of intra-group loans or a cash pooling infrastructure that is due to
launch in 2015).
Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the capital and credit markets may also limit the Issuer's access to
capital required to operate its business, most significantly the insurance operations. Such market conditions
may limit the Issuer's ability to replace, in a timely manner, maturing liabilities; satisfy regulatory capital
requirements; generate market-related revenue to meet liquidity needs; and access the capital necessary to
grow its business. As such, the Issuer may be forced to delay raising capital, issue shorter tenor securities
than preferred, or bear an unattractive cost of capital, any of which could decrease the Issuer's profitability
and significantly reduce the Issuer's financial flexibility. The Issuer's results of operations, financial
condition and regulatory capital position could be materially adversely affected by disruptions in the
financial markets.
As in the last global financial crisis the Issuer may be adversely affected by the development of the
global economy in general and global financial markets in particular. The Issuer's management
cannot assess how the global economy and the global capital markets will develop in the near future.
The Issuer's financial results are, amongst others, subject to market risk. Risk can arise, among others, from
adverse changes in interest rates, credit spreads, foreign exchange rates, equity and real estate prices and
other relevant parameters such as market volatility. For example, the last crisis in the North American
mortgage markets and the subsequent crisis in the global financial markets led to a different perception and a
re-evaluation of risks. Similarly, the Euro zone sovereign debt crisis and concerns over the viability of the
European Union have further increased uncertainties in the financial markets. The probability of default
increased for many asset classes, including sovereign debt, resulting in a multitude of credit rating
downgrades and widening credit spreads. In addition, price volatility of many financial assets such as
equities, credit and structured products increased significantly. At the same time, liquidity in the markets for
these assets fell substantially making it difficult to sell certain assets at reasonable prices.
While the risks to the global economy are still substantial, the market continues to be concerned about a
potential increase in inflation, rising unemployment, limited availability and higher cost of credit, renewed
pressure on real estate and mortgage markets, sovereign indebtedness in many developed countries in
general or particularly the Eurozone and the United States, as well as geopolitical and other risks. As a
consequence, volatility may increase and the prospects for the global economy and global capital markets
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remain challenging. There is a risk that global economic growth remains subdued or even turns into a
recession.
Within the Eurozone adverse scenarios being driven by the uncertainty surrounding the European sovereign
debt crisis might lead to a Euro crisis. The sovereign debt-related difficulties in several other Eurozone
countries continue, including, but not limited to, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Portugal and Spain, together
with the risk of contagion to other, more stable countries, particularly France and Germany. To address the
high levels of public debt, many countries are curbing their government spending, thereby negatively
affecting their respective gross domestic products. This situation has also raised a number of questions
regarding the stability and overall standing of the Eurozone, raising questions regarding the potential
reintroduction of national currencies in one or more Eurozone countries or the abandonment of the Euro.
The occurrence of such adverse scenarios or another adverse event might result in higher levels of financial
market volatility, especially in the equity and foreign exchange markets, lower interest rates due to monetary
policy response, increased challenges in the banking sector, including bank run scenarios, where large
number of customers withdraw their deposits, as well as bond impairments and increased credit spreads due
to a flight to quality and other difficult to predict spill-over effects.
Factors such as consumer spending, investments, government spending, the volatility and strength of the
capital markets, inflation and others affect the business and economic environment and, ultimately, the
profitability of the Issuer. In an economic downturn characterized by higher unemployment, lower family
income, lower corporate earnings, lower levels of investments and consumer spending, the demand for the
Issuer's insurance products could be adversely affected. In addition, the Issuer may experience an elevated
incidence of claims and lapses or surrenders of policies. The Issuer's policyholders may choose to defer
paying insurance premiums or stop paying insurance premiums altogether. Adverse changes in the economy
could negatively affect the Issuer's earnings and could have a material adverse effect on the Issuer's business
and its financial condition, including shareholders' equity.
The financial results of the Issuer may come under pressure. The Issuer's management cannot assess how the
global economy and the global financial markets will develop in the near future.
Interest rate volatility and persisting low interest rates may adversely affect the Issuer's results of
operations and economic capitalization.
Changes in prevailing interest rates (including changes in the difference between the levels of prevailing
short- and long-term rates) may adversely affect the Issuer's results.
Over the past several years and in particular during the global financial and European sovereign debt crisis
as well as driven by the recent introduction of quantitative easing by the European Central Bank to address
the weak economic development, movements in both short- and long-term interest rates have affected the
level and timing of recognition of gains and losses on securities held in the Issuer's various investment
portfolios. An increase in interest rates could substantially decrease the value of the Issuer's fixed-income
portfolio, and any unexpected change in interest rates could materially adversely affect the Issuer's bond and
interest rate derivative positions. A change in prevailing interest rates may accordingly have a negative
impact on the capitalization of the Issuer.
Changes in interest rates will impact the Issuer's business to the extent they result in changes to current
interest income, impact the value of the Issuer's fixed-income portfolio and the fair value of the liabilities
and affect the levels of new product sales or surrenders of business in force.
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The Issuer is exposed to significant market risks which may result in the loss of value of investments
in the capital markets and a drop in the investment income.
The Issuer holds a significant investment portfolio of fixed-interest securities, loans, shares and real estate,
in each case held either directly or through investment- or hedge funds. The risks from such investments
principally encompass a market risk, a default risk and a liquidity risk.
The market risk consists primarily of the risk of changes in the market prices of fixed-income assets and
equities as well as the exchange rate risk associated with fluctuations in exchange rates if there is no
matching cover. This may necessitate value adjustments or lead to the realisation of losses in the event of
disposal of financial assets. A decline in the interest rate level can also lead to reduced investment income.
Interest-rate movements pose a significant risk for the Issuer's fixed-interest investments. Changes in the
market values of fixed-interest investments may affect the equity and the investment income of the Issuer.
For fixed-interest investments the interest rate and market value of securities are directly connected. While
falling interest rates increase the market value, rising interest rates cause the market value of fixed-interest
investments to fall.
The Issuer invests in different types of fixed-interest investments, for instance in government bonds (EU
member states as well as non-EU governments), corporate bonds, covered bonds and asset-backed securities.
The Issuer's investment guidelines aim to limit concentration risks and to constantly monitor the investment.
If bonds cannot be redeemed or if the underlying collateral turns out not to be sufficient, adjustments in
value may become necessary. In addition, credit risk could incur as a result of a change in the financial
rating of a counterparty, such as an issuer of securities or other debtor with liabilities to the Issuer. For
example, even though government bond investments are deemed to be of high credit quality, the sovereign
debt crisis has shown that a counterparty risk is also attached to this asset class.
Moreover, the investments of the Issuer in equity securities are directly affected by the development on the
stock markets that, in turn, depend on a number of factors that may have an adverse effect on share prices.
Although the stock markets experienced a relatively steady growth over the last years from a previous
downturn, recently the global stock markets have shown a high degree of volatility and no assurances can be
given whether the stock markets will continue to grow rather than stagnate or fall.
The Issuer uses financial derivatives, such as call and-put options, futures and forwards as well as swaps, to
partially hedge its investment portfolio especially against price, exchange and interest rate risks. Changes in
the market value of the underlying and other parameters affecting the price (in particular volatility) of these
derivatives may give rise to market value losses. In addition, no assurance can be given, that these
instruments are sufficient to provide full coverage of the Issuer's risks.
Investments in real estate are subject to specific risks which include risks that emanate from the ownership
or operation of property, e.g. vacancy and tenant structure risks.
In connection with the ongoing sovereign debt crisis in Europe and the United States of America and the
corresponding monetary policies of the central banks, there are significant uncertainties on the future
development of inflation rates. An increase in the inflation rate can lead to losses in the investment portfolio
and a decrease in the net income, because the market value of fixed interest investments usually decreases as
the higher inflation rate causes an increase in the market interest rate.
If any of the risks mentioned above materialises this could negatively affect the Issuer's net assets, financial
position and results.
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The Issuer has significant counterparty risk exposure, which could adversely affect the Issuer.
The Issuer is subject to a variety of counterparty risks, arising from its fixed income investments, cash
positions, derivatives, structured transactions, receivables from agents and other debtors as well as
reinsurance recoverables.
Third parties that owe the Issuer money, securities or other assets may not pay or perform under their
obligations. These parties include the issuers whose securities the Issuer holds, borrowers under loans made,
customers, trading counterparties, counterparties under swaps, credit default and other derivative contracts,
clearing agents, exchanges, clearing houses and other financial intermediaries. As a result, defaults by one or
more of these parties on their obligations to the Issuer due to bankruptcy, lack of liquidity, downturns in the
economy or real estate values, operational failure or other reasons, or even rumours about potential defaults
by one or more of these parties or regarding the financial services industry generally, could lead to losses or
defaults by the Issuer or by other institutions. In addition, with respect to secured transactions, the Issuer's
credit risk may be exacerbated when the collateral held by it cannot be realized or is liquidated at prices that
are not sufficient to recover the full amount of the loan or derivative exposure. The Issuer also has exposure
to a number of financial institutions in the form of unsecured debt instruments, derivative transactions and
equity investments. There is no assurance that losses on or impairments to the carrying value of these assets
would not materially and adversely affect the Issuer's business or results of operations.
The potential illiquidity of the investment portfolio may negatively affect the financial position of the
Issuer.
The Issuer is exposed to liquidity risks, i.e., the risk of being unable to convert investments and other assets
into cash in a timely manner in order to meet its financial obligations when they become due. It may not be
possible to sell holdings or to close open positions (or to do so only with price markdowns) due to the
illiquidity of the capital markets, in which case this could negatively affect the Issuer's net assets, financial
position and results.
Risks arising from the environment and the geopolitical situation
The Issuers financial results may be materially adversely affected by the occurrence of natural
catastrophes and man-made disasters.
Portions of the Issuer's insurance business may cover losses from major unpredictable events such as
hurricanes, windstorms, hailstorms, earthquakes, fires, industrial explosions, freezes, riots, floods and other
man-made or natural disasters, including acts of terrorism In addition as a result of increasing urbanization
and increasing concentration of industrial facilities in certain regions, covered losses from natural disasters
have increased over the past years, a trend that is expected to continue. However, the incidence and severity
of these catastrophes in any given period are inherently unpredictable. All risk models are subject to
uncertainty arising from both scientific and management assumptions as well as underlying data.
The Issuer monitors its overall exposure to catastrophes and other unpredictable events. The Issuer generally
seeks to reduce potential losses from these events through the purchase of reinsurance, selective
underwriting practices and by monitoring risk accumulation. However, such efforts to reduce exposure may
not be successful and claims relating to catastrophes may result in unusually high levels of losses and could
have a material adverse effect on the Issuer's financial position or results of operations.
Furthermore, the occurrence of large scale natural catastrophes, pandemics and man-made disasters (e.g.
terror events) can have a negative impact on local or even global economy in general, and capital markets in
particular, and thus also on the Issuer's financial position and results of operations.
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