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Feb 18 (Reuters) - Insurer ASR Nederland ASRNL.AS reported annual organic capital creation of 1.32 billion euros ($1.56 billion) on Wednesday, beating the 1.31 billion euros expected by analysts polled by the Dutch group.
The results were supported by growth in premium contributions to the pension and non-life businesses.
The company also announced a 175-million-euro share buyback programme, which would run until May 19.
($1 = 0.8444 euros)
(Reporting by Mateusz Rabiega in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)
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