Sabre GWP drops in H1 from ‘intense competitive pressure’
Sabre’s combined operating ratio remained in its target of within the mid-70s range, while premiums shrank 7% in the first half of 2019.
The group’s COR of 71.5% was a slight increase on the 68.61% reported in H1 2016.
Its results announcement stated: “This has been achieved during a period of intense competitive pressure.”
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