Samsung Life Insurance (032830) Q1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net income for Q1 2026 surged 89.5%–90% year-over-year to KRW 1,203.6 billion, driven by stable insurance earnings, higher dividend income, and increased equity method and consolidated earnings from subsidiaries and associates.

• New business CSM increased 11% quarter-over-quarter to KRW 848.6 billion, with balanced growth across exclusive and non-exclusive channels.

• CSM balance reached KRW 13.6 trillion, up KRW 0.4 trillion year-to-date, supported by solid new business and stable insurance efficiency management.

• Shareholders' equity increased by KRW 18.5 trillion year-to-date, supported by robust profit generation and higher SEC share price.

Financial highlights

• Loss ratio maintained at 85%, in line with business plan.

• K-ICS ratio stood at 210% at quarter-end, up 12 percentage points from year-end, reflecting growth in CSM, earnings expansion, and favorable equity and interest rate movements.

• Trust AUM for death claim products reached KRW 560 billion.

• Investment profits rose 125.5% year-over-year, mainly from dividend income and subsidiary contributions.

• Insurance service results declined 7.7% year-over-year due to negative operating variance.

Outlook and guidance

• Commitment to stable and sustainable dividend growth per share, with a mid- to long-term payout target of 50%.

• Open to spreading out special dividend distributions over multiple years if large-scale non-recurring profits are realized.

• Focus on enhancing corporate value through higher dividends and improved operating ROE.

• Continued focus on disciplined ALM management and strategic asset allocation amid changing macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions.