Switzerland’s third-biggest insurer News

Baloise Holding AG, Switzerland’s third-biggest insurer, said first-half profit jumped 43 percent, boosted by earnings from life insurance. The shares rose on expectations for a higher dividend. Net income increased to CHF349.9 million ($383 million) from CHF244.8 million [$268 million] …

Baloise Holding AG, Switzerland’s third-biggest insurer, rose the most in nearly three years after saying profit increased more than 40 percent in the first half. Profit will reach more than CHF 340 million ($375 million), the Basel-based insurer said today …