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About Chesnara
Its shares trade on LSE under the ticker CSN.L. It has been listed since 25 May 2004. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported a net loss of £10.4m. At that date it held total assets of £14.58bn and shareholders' equity of £415.5m.
Chesnara Plc is a holding company, which engages in the provision of insurance services. The company is headquartered in Preston, Lancashire. The company went IPO on 2004-05-25. The firm focuses on specialist insurance business in the life insurance and pensions sector in the Netherlands. Its segments include CA, S&P, Movestic, The Waard Group and Other Group Activities. The CA segment is a part of its United Kingdom life insurance and pensions run-off portfolio, and consists of the business of Countrywide Assured plc. The S&P segment is responsible for conducting both unit-linked and non-linked business, including a with-profits portfolio. The Movestic segment consists of the Company's Swedish life and pensions business. The Movestic segment is responsible for conducting both unit-linked and pensions and savings business, and providing some life and health product offerings. The Waard Group segment represents its Dutch life and general insurance business.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Financials
- Industry
- Insurance
- Listed since
- 25 May 2004
- Employees
- 316
- Website
- chesnara.co.uk ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Luke SavageNon-Executive Independent Chairman of the Board£147,000
- Mr. Steve MurrayGroup Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director, since 2021£1.4m
- Mr. Tom HowardGroup Chief Financial Officer, Executive Director, since 2024£1.2m
- Mr. Eamonn FlanaganNon-Executive Independent Director£75,000
- Ms. Carol HaghSenior Non-Executive Independent Director£74,000
- Ms. Gail TuckerNon-Executive Independent Director
- Ms. Samantha TymmsNon-Executive Independent Director
- Mr. Sam PerowneHead - Strategic Development and Investor Relations
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 60
- Environment
- 73
- Social
- 39
- Governance
- 68
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 62 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 64 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 5,283,349 t
- Women in the workforce
- 48.7%
- Carbon reduction policy
- Yes
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Strong financial position: Chesnara PLC has a solid financial foundation, allowing for stability and potential for growth.
- Diverse product portfolio: The company offers a wide range of insurance and pension products, catering to different customer needs.
Weaknesses
- Limited market presence: Chesnara PLC primarily operates in the UK, which leaves it vulnerable to regional market fluctuations.
- Dependency on external funds: The company relies on external funding sources, which may impact its ability to respond to changing market dynamics.
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets: Chesnara PLC can explore opportunities to enter emerging markets or expand its presence in other geographies.
- Technological advancements: Adopting digital innovations can enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes, and improve customer experience.
Threats
- Intense competition: The insurance industry is highly competitive, and Chesnara PLC faces the risk of losing market share to rivals.
- Regulatory changes: Changes in regulations and compliance requirements can pose challenges and demand additional investments.
Sources and methodology
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