Our key performance indicators
Combined operating ratio1 (%)
Basic earnings per share1 (pence)
Capital returns 2 (£m)
Solvency capital ratio3,4 (%)
Return on tangible equity1 (%)
Colleague engagement (%)
Net promoter score5,6 (points)
Customer complaints6 (%)
Definition
A measure of financial year underwriting profitability. A COR of less than 100% indicates profitable underwriting. The COR is the sum of claims, expense and commission ratios and compares the cost of doing business against net earned premium generated.
Aim
We aim to make an underwriting profit. The target in the medium term is a COR in the range of 93% to 95% normalised for weather.
For additional performance information see page 35
Remuneration
We base part of the Annual Incentive Plan (“AIP”) awards on profit before tax. The COR is closely linked to this.
For additional information see pages 135 and 141
Definition
This is calculated by dividing the earnings attributable to shareholders by the weighted average number of Ordinary Shares in issue.
Aim
We have not set a target. However, growing earnings per share is considered an indicator of a healthy business.
For additional performance information see page 38
Remuneration
This is a broad measure of earnings and reflects the results of the Group after tax less Tier 1 coupon payments. We base part of the AIP awards on profit before tax.
For additional information see pages 135 and 141
Definition
The amount of cash paid in dividends to shareholders and amount of share buybacks funded from the Group’s retained profits. (See page 213 for dividend breakdown)
Aim
We aim to grow the regular dividend in line with business growth. Additionally, we look to return any capital to shareholders which is expected to be surplus to our requirements for a prolonged period.
For additonal performance informations see page 38
Remuneration
We base Long-Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”) awards partly on relative total shareholder return performance, which includes dividends. Directors also receive dividends on their beneficial shareholdings and accrue these on unvested LTIP awards.
For additional information see pages 135 and 145
Definition
A risk-based measure expressing the level of capital resources held as a percentage of the level of capital that is required under solvency II.
Aim
Under normal circumstances, the Group aims to maintain a solvency capital ratio around the middle of the risk appetite range of 140% to 180%
For additional performance information see page 39
Remuneration
Solvency capital ratio within our risk appetite is an indicator of capital strength, which is one of the gateways for the AIP awards and an underpin for LTIP awards.
For additional information page 135
Definition
The return generated on the capital that shareholders have in the business. This is calculated by dividing adjusted earnings by average tangible equity.
Aim
We aim to achieve at least a 15% RoTE per annum over the long term.
For additional performance information see page 38
Remuneration
We base the LTIP awards partly on adjusted RoTE over a three-year performance period.
For additional information see pages 135 and 145
Definition
Engagement is about being proud to work for Direct Line Group and helping us to succeed. It means that employees are not just happy or satisfied, but doing something to help us achieve our company goals.
Aim
To make the Group best for employees and best for our customers. We gauge employee engagement through our employee opinion survey and we aim for high employee engagement scores each year.
For additional performance information see page 61
Remuneration
The AIP awards include a weighting to a balance of employee metrics, including engagement.
For additional information see pages 135 and 143
Definition
Net promoter score (“NPS”) is an index that measures the willingness of customers to recommend products or services to others. It is used to gauge customers’ overall experience with a product or service, and customers’ loyalty to a brand.
Aim
We aim to increase our net promoter score over time.
For additional performance information see page 58
Remuneration
The AIP awards include a weighting to a balance of customer metrics, including NPS.
For additional information see pages 135 and 142
Definition
The number of complaints we received during the year as a proportion of the average number of in-force policies.
Aim
This measure indicates where our customer service has not met expectations to the extent that the customer has initiated a complaint. We aim to improve this over time.
Remuneration
The AIP awards include a weighting to a balance of customer metrics, including complaints.