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FBD HOLDINGS PLC 2 0 1 7 F U L L Y E A R R E S U L T S F E B R U A R Y 27 th 2 Forward looking statements This presentation contains certain forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected or implied in such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking information involves risks and uncertainties that could affect expected results.

OVERVIEW Fiona Muldoon, CEO 3

KEY HIGHLIGHTS Full year profit of 50m before tax 86% Combined Operating Ratio Current Year COR of 93% ahead of expectations and includes Storm Ophelia Positive prior year and MIBI reserve releases of 21m contributing 7% Capital Return on Equity of 17% Solvency Capital Ratio 164% (unaudited) Dividend Proposed dividend 24c per share: 20% payout ratio GWP of 372m (2016: 362m) New Business volumes up 12% on 2016 Strong retention of existing customers Increase in new farm and business customers Key strategic targets met Travel insurance, professional indemnity and new car products launched Strong new business growth in SMEs Dublin branch opened, second branch on the way Partnership with Post Insurance to offer car insurance 4

DELIVERY AHEAD O F E X P E C T A T I O N S Stabilise volumes & begin careful growth New Brand campaign launched Claims & Cost Control Capital & Profit accretion 2017 RETURN ON EQUITY 17% DIVIDEND 24 cent PER SHARE 5

PROGRESS I N D E V E L O P I N G O U R B U S I N E S S NEW PRODUCTS SALES & DISTRIBUTION BRAND & MARKETING PRICING & UNDERWRITING New CarProtect product introduced in Consumer channel providing greater choice for customer Travel and Car Hire (externally underwritten) Professional Indemnity and Directors & Officers (externally underwritten) New Dublin branch opened in Drumcondra Branch on Southside planned Enhancements to website including allowing on line Storm Ophelia claims notifications Changes to Consumer call centre to align to customer buying patterns Advertising campaign building on brand re-launch Sponsorship of Bloom festival, Marian Finucane Show and partnership with Toyota Face It Down Campaign Continuing support for agricultural associations and events including the National Ploughing Championships More granular rating facilitated by new CarProtect product Changes to underwriting approach to support urban growth plans All channels and products contributing to underwriting profit RESULTING IN: STRONG RETENTION OF EXISTING CUSTOMERS AND NEW BUSINESS UP 12% 6

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE John O Grady, CFO 7

2017 FINAL RESULTS Very strong 2017 results include Storm Ophelia costs of 5m, 15m positive prior year reserve release and 6m from MIBI release 2017 2016 GWP 372m 362m Profit before tax 50m 11m EPS 123c 26c NAV 784c 651c ROE 17% 5% 93% Current Year COR 2017 2016* Loss ratio 63% 76% Expense ratio 23% 23% Combined Operating Ratio 86% 99% Total investment return-annualised Income statement OCI 1.2% 1.9% 0.9% 0.3% 0.8% 1.1% 784c NAV * 2016 figures adjusted to reflect claims handling expenses now presented within Net Claims Incurred as opposed to Other Underwriting Expenses 8

2017 FINAL RESULTS 2017 000s 2016* 000s Gross written premium 372,459 361,799 Net earned premium 325,932 308,226 Net claims incurred (incl. MIBI) (205,089) (235,600) Other underwriting expenses (75,908) (69,406) Underwriting Result 44,935 3,220 Investment income 9,361 8,338 Finance costs (6,289) (6,156) Other 3,444 3,273 Sub total 51,451 8,675 Exceptional items Restructuring costs (1,715) (2,795) Pension Curtailment Gain - 7,214 Profit before tax from continuing operations 49,736 13,095 Profit before tax from discontinued operations - 1,653 Profit before tax 49,736 11,442 372m Gross Written Premium 50m Profit Before Tax * 2016 figures adjusted to reflect claims handling expenses now presented within Net Claims Incurred (incl. MIBI) rather than Other Underwriting Expenses 9

ANALYSIS O F C O M B I N E D O P E R A T I N G R A T I O 2017 2016 Current Year Combined Operating Ratio excluding Cat weather m % m % 29.3 91.0% 7.5 97.6% Nat Cat weather - Storm Ophelia (5.4) 1.6% - - 5% Current Year COR Improvement Current Year Combined Operating Ratio including Cat weather 23.9 92.6% 7.5 97.6% Prior year reserve release/strengthening 15.4 (4.7%) (4.3) 1.4% MIBI provision release 5.6 (1.7%) - Reported Combined Operating Ratio Including Storm Ophelia 44.9 86.2% 3.2 99.0% 5.4m Costs of Ophelia included 10

INVESTMENT P E R F O R M A N C E 1.2% Return reflecting low risk allocation and low rate environment 31-Dec-17 31-Dec-16 Underwriting investment assets m % m % 1.2% Investment Return Annualised Deposits and cash 230 22% 270 27% Corporate bonds 499 47% 493 49% Government bonds 259 25% 177 18% Equities 22 2% 24 2% 0.9% Income Statement Return Unit trusts 24 2% 24 2% Investment property 18 2% 16 2% Total 1,052 100% 1,004 100% 82m Increase in Government Bond allocation 11

ENVIRONMENT, OUTLOOK & SUMMARY Fiona Muldoon, CEO 12

YoY IRISH E N V I R O N M E N T 2018 DOMESTIC DEMAND GROWTH FORECASTS BY COUNTRY 5% 4% 97% of Irish SMEs are planning to invest in their businesses in the next 12 months (Global Business Monitor Bibby Financial Services Ltd Sept 2017) 3% 2% Irish Gross Domestic Product forecast to grow by 4.2% in 2018 1% 0% (ESRI Dec 2017) The impact of Brexit on the Irish economy both in the short and long term is likely to be negative and material Source: AMECO, Goodbody *Core Domestic Demand (CBI Macro Financial Review June 2017) 13

AVERAGE COST OF INJURY SETTLEMENT A L L R I S K S & A L L P E R S O N A L I N J U R I E S Claims inflation has moderated but costs are still increasing Mid sized injury claims have higher inflation Updated Book of Quantum increasing damages 2014 2015 2016 2017 Average Cost 12 months to December Property claims inflation increasing with strengthening Irish economy 14

ONE YEAR ON FROM THE COST OF INSURANCE WORKING GROUP F B D C O N T I N U E S T O S E E K D E L I V E R Y O N 01 STRENGTHENING THE INJURIES BOARD Enactment of PIAB (Amendment) Bill strengthening power to tackle non co-operation Implementation of pre-action protocols Appeals powers for rejected cases More efficient process to litigation 02 PERSONAL INJURIES COMMISSION Implementation of standardised approach to assessing whiplash claims Implement internationally benchmarked awards Assess other systems internationally for delivering compensation including care not cash Accredited medical advisors Full implementation of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) Delivery is required to reduce costs for customers 03 IMPROVED DATA SHARING Establishment of integrated insurance fraud database Set up a dedicated insurance fraud investigation unit within the Garda Regular reports on key aggregated metrics on claims costs and trends in the Insurance market 15

STORM OPHELIA - C O S T C O N T A I N E D B Y R E I N S U R A N C E P R O G R A M M E Almost 2,200 claims received Southern counties of Ireland most impacted - Cork and Tipperary account for 45% of claims Gross claims 10-11m Net cost 5.4m including reinstatement premium 16

DIVIDEND P O L I C Y Capital strength and usage a key consideration Payout ratio based policy Annual single declaration of dividend after full-year profits are known Proposing 20% payout for 2017: 24 cent per share Targeting a range of 20% to 50% when appropriate 17

SUMMARY ROE of 17% and Dividend of 24c per share Our 86% Combined Operating Ratio is an excellent result Key strategic targets met Our focus is on modest growth & sustainable profitable underwriting Our goal is to deliver growth in book value through strong underwriting and customer focus. 18

SUSTAINABLE G R O W T H I N B O O K V A L U E QUALITY PRODUCT AND SERVICE LONG-TERM SHAREHOLDER VALUE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND EXPENSE CONTROL SOPHISTICATED RISK SELECTION AND PRICING EXCELLENT CLAIMS MANAGEMENT In 2018 we continue to target careful growth and a COR in the low 90s (absent exceptional weather) 19

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PREMIUM B Y P R O D U C T 100% 16% 14% 12% 11% 11% 10% 80% 60% 23% 7% 18% 22% 22% 24% 25% 24% 7% 7% 8% 8% 9% 19% 19% 19% 17% 17% 40% 20% 24% 26% 27% 24% 24% 25% 12% 12% 13% 14% 15% 16% 0% 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Commercial Motor Consumer Motor Small Business Motor - Agri Farm Home Farm includes property, public liability, employer liability and motor risks Small Business includes property, public liability and employer liability risks in shops, pubs, guesthouses, retail outlets and other small/medium enterprises 21

BUSINESS U P D A T E CHANGE IN GWP (DIRECT & INDIRECT) PRICE CHANGES- MOTOR ONLINE (CONSUMER INTELLIGENCE) 60% 10.0% 8.0% 50% 6.0% 4.0% 40% 2.0% 0.0% 30% -2.0% 20% -4.0% -6.0% 10% -8.0% -10.0% Policy volume Average rate Cover and mix Total GWP 0% -10% Mar 2016 May 2016 June 2016 Sept 2016 Dec 2016 June 2017 Sept 2017 Dec 2017 2013 v 2012 2014 v 2013 2015 v 2014 2016 v 2015 2017 v 2016 Co1 Co2 Co3 Co4 Co5 Co6 FBD GWP increase largely attributable to our farm, business and private motor business Continued focus on each channel and segment delivering an underwriting profit 22 Source : Consumer Intelligence

CUSTOMER S E G M E N T S Business 5% 24% 16% 55% Farm December 2017 Farm & Business Direct Consumer Brokers Strong performance with growth in premium Successful focus on small business retention Single brand Significant rating action and remediation Home market very competitive Reduction in exposure Improving profitability 23

2018 REINSURANCE PROGRAMME: C O M P R E H E N S I V E P R O G R A M M E D E S I G N E D F O R F B D S P O R T F O L I O Minor changes to Property XOL programme Casualty programme renewed for 2018 as per 2017 Catastrophe property cover from 2.5m Exposure to multiple weather events maintained. Aggregate weather cover renewed as per 2017 24

CLAIMS RESERVE DEVELOPMENT ( N E T L O S S R A T I O S ) AY 2013 AY 2014 AY 2015 AY 2016 AY 2017 As at YE 2013 As at YE 2014 As at YE 2015 As at YE 2016 As at YE 2017 Modest positive prior year development experienced across 2014 and prior years 2015 has been an exception: increasing claims reserve development due to number of large claims 2016 has seen a sustained improvement in frequency of claims 2017 is displaying early signs of continued improvement in claims frequency 25

GOVERNMENT COST OF INSURANCE W O R K I N G G R O U P P R O P O S A L S SUGGESTED REFORMS Improve consumer information & consultation Establish a claims information database Establish Personal Injuries Commission International benchmarking Strengthen powers of Injuries Board Greater use of more granular Book of Quantum Monitor legal fees, new court levels & discount rate Establish integrated fraud database Better Gardaí & industry collaboration on fraud WORK IN PROGRESS Personal Injuries Commission established and first report issued focus on standardisation of whiplash injuries First Motor Insurance Key Information Report published providing greater transparency on costs/trends General Scheme of PIAB (Amendment) Bill approved proposing increased powers for Injuries Board Progress made on establishing an integrated insurance fraud database for the Industry Progress made on building an uninsured drivers database for loading to the Garda ANPR system PHASE 2 REPORT (EL & PL) FINDINGS JANUARY 2018 Significant issue with cost of personal injury awards in Ireland for some commonly occurring injuries of a less severe nature Irish award levels are significantly above the UK for minor, moderate and severe neck, back and ankle injuries Minor ankle injury costs up to 54,700 in Ireland compared to 12,554 in the UK 26

C L A I M S ENVIRONMENT Updated Book of Quantum Increased level of damages for most injuries Upward pressure on soft tissue injury claims Injury Board trends 6% higher for FBD compared to 2016 Rejection rate up 30% since 2013 Periodic Payment Orders (PPOs) Legislation signed into law Uncertainty around impact Psychological Injury Increasing feature of soft tissue injury claims Excessive awards for post-traumatic stress Assistive Care Claims Increasing in frequency as now more prevalent in less serious claims Economic Growth Wage inflation and higher levels of employment impacting loss of earnings claims 27

FBD SHARE PRICE P E R F O R M A N C E 190 170 150 130 110 90 70 FBD Share Price ISEQ Index 28

GLOSSARY Acquisition Best Estimate The total of net commission and operating expenses incurred in the generation of net earned premium and often expressed as a percentage of net earned premium. The operating expenses are after the transfer of direct costs for claims settlement expenses which are included in net incurred claims expense. The actuary's expectation of future cost to settle all outstanding claims net of any margin for uncertainty, representing a 50% probability that the reserves are adequate to settle all future claims Excess of Loss Reinsurance Expense Ratio General Insurance A form of reinsurance in which, in return for a premium, the reinsurer accepts liability for claims settled by the original insurer in excess of an agreed amount, generally subject to an upper limit. Underwriting and administrative expenses as a percentage of net earned premium. Generally used to describe non-life insurance business including property and casualty insurance. Casualty Insurance Insurance that is primarily concerned with the losses resulting from injuries to third persons or their property (i.e. not the policyholder) and the resulting legal liability imposed on the insured. It includes, but is not limited to, general liability, employers liability, workers compensation, professional liability, public liability and motor liability insurance. Gross Claims Incurred Gross Earned Premium (GEP) The amount of claims incurred during an accounting period before deducting reinsurance recoveries. The total premium on insurance earned by an insurer or reinsurer during a specified period on premiums underwritten in the current and previous underwriting years. Catastrophe Reinsurance A reinsurance contract (often in the form of excess of loss reinsurance) that, subject to specified limits and retention, compensates the ceding insurer for losses in related to an accumulation of claims resulting from a catastrophe event or series of events. Gross Written Premium (GWP) The total premium on insurance underwritten by an insurer or reinsurer during a specified period, before deduction of reinsurance premium. Claim The amount payable under a contract of insurance or reinsurance arising from a loss relating to an insured event. Incurred but not Reported (IBNR) Claims arising out of events that have occurred before the end of an accounting period but have not been reported to the insurer by that date. Claims Incurred The aggregate of all claims paid during an accounting period adjusted by the change in the claims provision for that accounting period. Long-tail Classes of insurance business involving coverage for risks where notice of a claim may not be received for many years and claims may be outstanding for more than one year before they are finally quantifiable and settled by the insurer. Claims Provision The estimate of the most likely cost of settling present and future claims and associated claims adjustment expenses plus a risk margin to cover possible fluctuation of the liability. Loss Ratio Net claims incurred as a percentage of net earned premium. Combined Operating Ratio Deferred Acquisition Costs The sum of the loss ratio and expense ratio. A combined operating ratio below 100% indicates profitable underwriting results. A combined operating ratio over 100% indicates unprofitable underwriting results. Acquisition costs relating to the unexpired period of risk of contracts in force at the balance sheet date which are carried forward from one accounting period to subsequent accounting periods. Margin for Uncertainty Net Claims Incurred Net Claims Ratio The margin held over and above the actuarial best estimate in order to provide greater certainty that claims reserves will be sufficient to settle all outstanding claims as they fall due The amount of claims incurred during an accounting period after deducting reinsurance recoveries. Net claims incurred as a percentage of net earned premium. 29

GLOSSARY Net Earned Premium (NEP) Net written premium adjusted by the change in net unearned premium for a year. Reinsurance An agreement to indemnify a primary insurer by a reinsurer in consideration of a premium with respect to agreed risks insured by the primary insurer. The enterprise accepting the risk is the reinsurer and is said to accept inward reinsurance. The enterprise ceding the risks is the cedant or ceding company and is said to place outward reinsurance. Net Investment Income Gross investment income net of foreign exchange gains and losses and investment expenses. Reinsurer The insurer that assumes all or part of the insurance or reinsurance liability written by another insurer. Net Written Premium (NWP) The total premium on insurance underwritten by an insurer during a specified period after the deduction of premium applicable to reinsurance. Retention That amount of liability for which an insurance company will remain responsible after it has completed its reinsurance arrangements. Outstanding Claims Provision The amount of provision established for claims and related claims expenses that have occurred but have not been paid. Underwriting The process of reviewing applications submitted for insurance or reinsurance coverage, deciding whether to provide all or part of the coverage requested and determining the applicable premium. Personal Lines Insurance for individuals and families, such as private motor vehicle and homeowners insurance. Underwriting Expenses The aggregate of policy acquisition costs, and administrative, general and other expenses attributable to underwriting operations. Policyholders Funds Those financial assets held to fund the insurance provisions of the Group. Underwriting Result The amount of profit or loss from insurance activities exclusive of net investment income and capital gains or losses. Premium Amount payable by the insured or reinsured in order to obtain insurance or reinsurance protection. Underwriting Year The year in which the contract of insurance commenced or was underwritten. Short-tail Classes of insurance business involving coverage for risks where claims are usually known and settled within 12 months. Unearned Premium The portion of a premium representing the unexpired portion of the contract term as of a certain date. Recoveries The amount of claims recovered from reinsurance, third parties or salvage. Written Premium Premiums written, whether or not earned, during a given period. 30