La Capitale General Insurance reported significant gains in its 2005 financial results today.

The volume of premiums written jumped by 25.2% to $410.8 million in 2005, compared to $328.2 million in 2004. The firm attributes the increase to strong internal growth combined with the acquisition of Unique assurances générales in 2004 and Orléans,
ompagnie d’assurance générale in 2005.

The company reported consolidated net income of $21.4 million, which resulted in a 17% return on shareholders’ equity. Assets increased by 11.1% in 2005, reaching $489.5 million. The company’s assets have nearly doubled in the past five
years.

The French version of the 2005 annual report is available on the company’s Web site, The English version will be posted by March 6.