1 15 amsterdam 31 july 2003 press release sharp rise in revenues for delta lloyd group posted a of 24 the first half gross premium income increased over 21 to eur 2 8 billion mainly due consolidation abn amro insurance investment also showed substantial almost increase clearly reflects strong strategic position netherlands serves its clients through three distribution channels and brands intermediary ohra direct bank based result stayed behind operating totalled at 96 million while net amounted 18 persistent difficulties on financial markets accompanied with falling interest rates were drivers this decline addition extra provisions totalling 67 partly life products guaranteed elements intended closing belgian general activities charged profit & loss account s remains unaffectedly solvency dutch operations healthy
