Dutch insurer ASR posts slight beat in 2022 core profit

Dutch insurer ASR Nederland NV on Wednesday reported annual operating earnings a touch above market expectations on improved performance in its life and non-life insurance businesses. Its operating profit reached 1.04 billion euros ($1.11 billion) in 2022, compared with a consensus forecast of 1.00 billion euros provided by the company. ($1 = 0.9384 euros)