6. Non-recurring other income (expenses) and general expenses

In the first half of 2016 non-recurring other income and expenses and general expenses amount to €34.7 million and refer primarily to the acquisition of PartnerRe.

In the first half of 2015 non-recurring other expenses amounted to €9 million and included primarily consulting fees of €8 million incurred in the transaction for the acquisition of PartnerRe.