Karachi: The Board of Directors of EFU General Insurance Ltd convened in Karachi and via video conference on October 28, 2026, to review the company's financial performance for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2026. The board approved the Condensed Interim (Unconsolidated and Consolidated) 3rd Quarterly Accounts 2026 (Un-audited) and declared a third interim cash dividend of Rs. 1.5 per share, equivalent to 15%. This is in addition to the previously paid aggregate dividend of Rs. 3 per share, amounting to 30%.
The dividend will be distributed to shareholders listed in the Register of Members as of November 4, 2026. The company's share transfer books will close on November 5, 2026, and transfers received by CDC Share Registrar Services Limited in Karachi by the close of business on November 4, 2026, will be eligible for this entitlement.
According to the latest financial figures, EFU General Insurance reported a net insurance premium of 11.30 billion rupees for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to 10.80 billion rupees in the same period last year. Notably, the net insurance claims decreased to 3.94 billion rupees from 4.09 billion rupees, reflecting a moderate move.
The company's underwriting results improved, reaching 2.40 billion rupees from 1.97 billion rupees previously. However, investment income saw a significant decrease, falling to 1.67 billion rupees from 3.41 billion rupees, marking a very large or significant move. This contributed to a reduction in operating activity results, which totaled 4.27 billion rupees, down from 5.59 billion rupees in the prior year.
Profit after tax also showed a decline, registering at 3.02 billion rupees compared to 3.65 billion rupees for the same period last year. The earnings per share reduced from 18.27 rupees to 15.10 rupees.
EFU General Insurance operates within the designated market category of the Pakistan Stock Exchange. According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the company's financial outcomes reflect the broader challenges and adjustments faced in the current economic climate.