Hastings Group Holdings PLC announced Preliminary unaudited consolidated earnings results for the full year ended December 31, 2018. For the period, the company reported net revenue of £756.4 million compared to £715.6 million a year ago. Gross written premiums were £958.3 million compared to £930.8 million a year ago. Net earned premiums was £440.7 million compared to £410.1 million a year ago. Total profit attributable to the equity holders of the parent was £130.6 million against £126.7 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was £19.9 pence against £19.3 pence a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was £19.8 pence against £19.2 pence a year ago.

The Group's outlook and guidance for the full year 2019 is unchanged. The Board remains confident in the Group's profitable growth opportunities driven by its competitive advantages of agile pricing, anti-fraud capabilities and digital distribution.