Nib Holdings (ASX:NHF) declared a final dividend of 15.00 AU cents per share.

The company expressed optimism for the growth of its private health insurance business in Australia and New Zealand, despite the ongoing pressure on household budgets.

While a number of macroeconomic factors called for caution, the outlook for the group as a whole remains positive.

Nib Holdings is a health and medical insurance company based in Australia.