Generali Group reported its interim results for 2008. In the first half of 2008, operating result decreased 12.9% to €2.54 billion and net result decreased 17.9% to €1.46 billion. Revenue grew strongly with gross written premiums up 6.8% to €36.79 billion and life annual premium equivalent up 21.5% to €2.66 billion. The company saw above market growth in Italy, France, Germany, Central and Eastern Europe, and Spain.