Samsung Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (A032830) Earnings Call Transcripts

Samsung Life Insurance Co., Ltd.'s Latest Earnings Call - Q1 FY2026

In the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, Samsung Life Insurance reported a significant increase in net income, rising 89.5% year-over-year to KRW 1,203.6 billion, driven by stable insurance earnings and higher dividend income. Revenue from new business CSM grew 11% quarter-on-quarter to KRW 848.6 billion, indicating robust demand across both exclusive and nonexclusive sales channels. Management maintained a positive outlook, emphasizing their commitment to shareholder returns and a stable dividend growth policy, while also indicating potential strategic investments in M&A and diversification of their product portfolio.

Reported metrics

Guidance from management

Management indicated a commitment to maintaining a K-ICS ratio above 180% and continuing to increase DPS year-on-year, while exploring M&A opportunities and diversifying their investment portfolio.

What management said

[Interpreted] So this is the CFO, if I can just add the key highlights. So we will retain our current dominant position in the traditional whole life space, leveraging our key strengths, which lies in consulting capabilities. But because we foresee significant growth going forward in health-type products going forward, particularly the refund-type or hybrid type health policies. As the industry leader, we will also p...

[Interpreted] Yes, this is the Head of IR. Thank you for your suggestion. We will look into -- we will practically look into different ways where we can provide further information, particularly numbers in order to help you better understand our company financials.

What analysts pressed on

Analysts expressed concerns regarding rising acquisition expenses and the potential impact of regulatory changes on profitability. There were also questions about how the company would manage dividend distributions in light of potential large-scale dividends from Samsung Electronics.

Main topics on the call

• Strong Net Income Growth — Samsung Life's net income surged 89.5% YoY to KRW 1,203.6 billion, attributed to stable insurance earnings and increased dividend income. Management stated, "We will maintain our industry-leading capital position through...
• New Business CSM Growth — New business CSM increased by 11% Q-on-Q to KRW 848.6 billion, reflecting balanced growth across sales channels. The CSM multiple remained healthy at 11.4x, indicating strong profitability potential.
• K-ICS Ratio Improvement — The K-ICS ratio improved to 210%, up 12 percentage points from year-end, showcasing strong capital adequacy. Management noted this growth was driven by "earnings expansion and favorable movements in the equity market as ...
• Focus on Health Insurance Products — Management highlighted a strategic shift towards health insurance, with health-related products now comprising 60% of their portfolio. They stated, "We foresee significant growth going forward in health-type products," r...

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Earnings Call History

EarningsCalls.dev has 27 Samsung Life Insurance Co., Ltd. earnings call transcripts on record, spanning February 18, 2020 to August 13, 2026. Based on this history, Samsung Life Insurance Co., Ltd. reports quarterly. The most recent call on file is dated August 13, 2026. The full list is below — each row opens the complete, free-to-read transcript.

Ticker

A032830

Exchange

KOSE

Country

KR

Sector

Financials

Industry

Insurance

Calls on record

27

First call

February 18, 2020

Most recent

August 13, 2026

Reporting cadence

quarterly