Aegon NV has reported a significant decline in net profit for Q1 2021, though still ahead of market expectations.
Figures show a net profit of €386m ($469m) was achieved, compared with €1.27bn for the same period a year earlier.
The company's operating profit rose to €431m. Analysts had estimated the operating result at €378m, according to a company-compiled poll, compared to €358m in the same period of 2020.
Aegon's Solvency II ratio was 194% when it was expected to be 197%.