Karachi: Century Insurance Company Limited has released its audited financial results for the year ending December 31, 2025. The Board of Directors, in a meeting held on March 11, 2026, approved a final cash dividend of Rs.6 per share, translating to a 60% return for shareholders. The dividend will be distributed to those listed as shareholders by April 21, 2026, with the company’s share transfer books closing from April 22 to April 29, 2026.
The financial statements for the year revealed a net insurance premium of 1.65 billion rupees, up from 1.36 billion rupees the previous year. The company’s underwriting results improved to 278.41 million rupees compared to 211.13 million rupees in 2024. However, total comprehensive income for 2025 saw a decrease, registering at 520.70 million rupees, down from 688.63 million rupees in 2024.
The profit after tax reached 549.56 million rupees with an earnings per share of 9.93 rupees, slightly lower than the previous year’s 10.57 rupees. Other comprehensive income for the year stood at a negative 28.87 million rupees, reflecting a decline from the positive 103.95 million rupees recorded in 2024.
According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the company’s investment income fell to 552.81 million rupees from 572.38 million rupees in the previous year. The drop in investment income was accompanied by a decrease in other income, which totaled 31.77 million rupees, down from 80.88 million rupees in 2024.
The company’s operating activities generated a cash flow of 115.50 million rupees, a stark contrast to the negative 127.56 million rupees recorded in the previous year. Investment activities contributed 128.84 million rupees, while financing activities resulted in a cash outflow of 269.17 million rupees.
The Annual General Meeting of Century Insurance Company Limited is scheduled for April 29, 2026, in Karachi. Shareholders are expected to review the annual report, which will be made available through PUCARS at least 21 days prior to the meeting.