Back 19 Nov 2025

MS&AD Insurance Group Posts Strong H1 2025 Results and Raises FY2026 Forecasts, Driven by Premium Growth and Improved Claims Ratios

Link: https://links.sgx.com/1.0.0/corporate-announcements/HHITHYJO98YTQYV0/0a54bd81d6a52cbc0a00454e7f4fee6991f349ed75752fa66c5e150c68493e24

Summary:

  • Consolidated net premiums written rose 6.7% year-on-year to ¥2.71 trillion for the six months ended September 30, 2025.

  • Domestic non-life insurance growth was 2.1%, with net claims paid down 3.3% and combined ratio improving by 3.1 pts to 92.1%.

  • Overseas insurance subsidiaries’ net premiums increased 14.6% to ¥1.05 trillion; segment net profit grew across all major markets.

  • Domestic life insurance experienced a minor decline in premiums but saw strong new policy growth in the primary life business.

  • Group consolidated net income up 7.1% year-on-year; group maintains strong balance sheet and solvency ratios.

  • Revised FY2026 forecast anticipates 3.4% growth in net premiums written and higher ordinary profit; dividend forecast maintained at ¥155 per share.

  • Strength in catastrophe loss management and investment income offset headwinds from natural disasters and market volatility.

  1. https://links.sgx.com/FileOpen/Explanatory%20Material%20for%20Business%20Results%20for%20the%20Six%20Months%20Ended%20September%2030%202025.ashx?App=Announcement&FileID=867544