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    British insurer Just Group posts 23% fall in half-year operating profit

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    Posted on August 7, 2025

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    Last updated: January 22, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Just Group's half-year operating profit fell 23% due to competition and credit spreads, with a takeover by Brookfield Wealth Solutions pending.

    Table of Contents

    • Just Group's Financial Performance
    • Impact of Competition and Credit Spreads
    • Takeover by Brookfield Wealth Solutions

    Just Group Reports 23% Decline in Half-Year Operating Profit

    Just Group's Financial Performance

    (Reuters) -British insurer Just Group posted on Thursday a 23% fall in first-half operating profit, pressured by weaker new business margins amid stiff competition and tighter credit spreads.

    Impact of Competition and Credit Spreads

    The company, which agreed to a 2.4-billion-pound ($3.20 billion) takeover deal by Canada's Brookfield Wealth Solutions in late July, reported an underlying operating profit of 192 million pounds, down from 249 million pounds last year.

    Takeover by Brookfield Wealth Solutions

    ($1 = 0.7490 pounds)

    (Reporting by Yamini Kalia in Bengaluru; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Just Group's operating profit fell by 23% in the first half.
    • •Weaker new business margins and tighter credit spreads impacted profits.
    • •A takeover deal by Brookfield Wealth Solutions was agreed in July.
    • •The underlying operating profit was 192 million pounds.
    • •The previous year's profit was 249 million pounds.

    Frequently Asked Questions about British insurer Just Group posts 23% fall in half-year operating profit

    1What was the percentage decline in Just Group's operating profit?

    Just Group posted a 23% fall in first-half operating profit.

    2What factors contributed to the decline in operating profit?

    The decline was pressured by weaker new business margins amid stiff competition and tighter credit spreads.

    3What takeover deal did Just Group agree to?

    Just Group agreed to a 2.4-billion-pound takeover deal by Canada's Brookfield Wealth Solutions.

    4What was the underlying operating profit reported by Just Group?

    The company reported an underlying operating profit of 192 million pounds.

    5When was the takeover deal by Brookfield Wealth Solutions announced?

    The takeover deal was announced in late July.

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