J.P. Morgan backs Benelux insurers on valuation discount, shareholder returns
J.P. Morgan upgraded ASR Nederland and Ageas to 'overweight', citing an 8.5x valuation discount vs. European insurers. It raised price targets to €90 for both. ASR is seen benefiting from Dutch pension reform, with potential buybacks and acquisitions. Ageas is valued cheaply, with improving earnings. NN Group was kept at 'overweight', while Aegon was cut to 'neutral' due to valuation uncertainty.


