South Korea · Delayed Price · Currency is KRW Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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Earnings rebounded strongly in H1 2026, with insurance and investment profits both rising double digits year-over-year. Improved efficiency and risk management drove record semi-annual results, while an S&P rating upgrade and AI initiatives position the company for future growth.
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Profit-focused strategy drove Q1 outperformance, with net profit up 4.4% YoY and strong investment gains. Persistency ratios and CSM quality improved, while payout ratio is set to rise to 50% by FY 2028. Regulatory and market risks remain.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Insurance profit declined but investment profit surged, leading to a slight increase in pretax profit. Loss ratios peaked due to regulatory and claims impacts, but stabilization is expected from 2026. Shareholder returns are set to rise, with a 50% payout ratio targeted by 2028.
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First half profit declined 3.4% year-over-year, with Q2 showing a rebound. Loss ratios rose due to catastrophes and medical claims, but investment gains and CSM multiples improved. Solvency ratio guidance remains above 260% amid regulatory and tax uncertainties.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Net profit rose 14% YoY to KRW 2.0736 trillion, with record insurance and investment profits. 2025 strategies focus on product innovation, channel efficiency, and global expansion, while shareholder returns will progressively increase to 50% with ongoing treasury share cancellations.
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Q3 2024 saw strong net profit growth, improved investment yield, and robust long-term insurance performance, while auto and commercial insurance profits faced pressure from higher loss ratios and competition. Shareholder return policy remains progressive, with capital management under review.
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Net profit rose 8.2% YoY in H1 2024, driven by strong long-term insurance growth and improved investment yield. Auto and general insurance profits declined due to higher loss ratios, while regulatory and market uncertainties remain key risks.