Our glossary explains technical terms from the areas finance and reinsurance. We hope it facilitates the understanding of our texts, publications and annual reports. If you have comments or suggestions, please use our feedback form!

• Earnings per share, diluted
  ratio calculated by dividing the consolidated net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding. The calculation of the diluted earnings per share is based on the number of shares including subscription rights already exercised or those that can still be exercised.
• Earnings retention
  non-distribution of a company’s profits leading to a different treatment for tax purposes than if profits were distributed.
• Excess return on capital allocated (xRoCA)
  describes the IVC in relation to the allocated capital and shows the relative excess return generated above and beyond the weighted cost of capital.
• EMAS
  Abbreviation for 'Eco-Management and Audit Scheme', a voluntary instrument developed by the European Commission to assist companies and other organisations of all sizes and across all sectors with continuous improvement of their environmental performance.
• Expense ratio
  administrative expenses (gross or net) in relation to the (gross or net) premium earned.
• Exposure
  level of danger inherent in a risk or portfolio of risks; this constitutes the basis for premium calculations in reinsurance.
• Emerging risks
  Future risks, the content and implications of which are still unknown.
• Environment, Social und Governance
  ESG is an internationally established acronym for "Environmental, Social and Governance". The term is widely used in both the corporate and financial worlds to express whether and to what extent environmental and social aspects are considered and the nature of governance assessed when decisions are taken in business practice.