Press releases, Reports & Disclosures for Sukoon Insurance PJSC

Sukoon Insurance PJSC, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has a paid-up capital of AED 461,872,125. It is licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE under the license number 9, dated 24/12/1984, and has a tax registration number of 100258594900003. The company is in the process of listing nominees for its Board of Directors. One of the nominees is Ms. Hamda Moosa Abdulla Hussain Al Shamali, who currently serves as a Group Chief People & Intellectual Capital Officer and is a UAE national.

Sukoon Insurance PJSC has passed a board resolution on 7th February 2024. The resolution includes a recommendation to the General Assembly of shareholders to distribute cash dividends for the financial year 2023 at 20% of the share capital. It also recommends amending the Articles of Association of the Company in line with Corporate Governance Regulation for Insurance Companies, the Federal decree Law No48 of 2023 regulating Insurance Business, and the Corporate Governance Guide for Public Joint Stock Companies as amended by SCA Resolution No 02/2024. Additionally, the board has approved the Corporate Governance Report for the year 2023. The information was communicated to Mr. Hamed Ahmad Ali, Executive Chief Officer of Dubai Financial Market, and Mrs. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi, Deputy CEO of Licensing, Supervision, Enforcement Affairs at Securities and Commodities Authority.

Sukoon Insurance P JSC has announced the commencement of nominations for a female Board member. The nomination period is from 8th February 2024 to 19th February 2024. Interested candidates, who meet the requirements, can nominate themselves by submitting an application to the company's principal office in Dubai. The application should include a profile of the applicant and the type of membership they are seeking (Executive Director, Non-executive Director, Independent Director). There is one seat available, reserved for a female candidate. Nomination period will last at least ten days as per regulations. Candidates must meet the conditions set forth in Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 and other related regulations. The nomination application should contain the documents specified in Article 10 of the Resolution of the Board of Directors.

The proposed modifications to the basic system for "Sukoon Insurance (Public Shareholding)" are being discussed.

Sukoon Insurance PJSC has notified the Dubai Financial Market that its Board of Directors will pass a resolution on 7th February 2024. The resolution includes a recommendation for a 20% cash dividend distribution for the FY 2023 to the General Assembly of shareholders. It also recommends amending the Company's Articles of Association in line with the Corporate Governance Regulation for Insurance Companies, the Federal decree Law No.48 of 2023, and the Corporate Governance Guide for Public Joint Stock Companies as amended by SCA Resolution No. 02/2024. Additionally, the Corporate Governance Report for 2023 will be approved. The notification is also copied to Mrs. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi, Deputy CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority.

The Oman Insurance Company PSC, also known as Sukoon, reported its financial results for 2023. The insurance revenue increased to AED 4.64 billion from AED 3.88 billion in 2022. The insurance service result decreased to AED 201 million in 2023 from AED 252 million in 2022. Net investment income rose to AED 190 million in 2023 from AED 126 million in 2022. Total assets and equity at the end of 2023 were AED 8.83 billion and AED 2.77 billion respectively. The company did not issue any securities during this period. Sukoon acquired a 93.04% shareholding in Arabian Scandinavian Insurance Company and rebranded it to Sukoon Takaful. The company also signed a deal to acquire Chubb Tempest Life Reinsurance Ltd's UAE life portfolio, pending regulatory approvals. Additionally, it received a license from DFSA to operate its DIFC-based subsidiary. The net profit for 2023 was AED 257.4 million.

The document is a report from the Board of Directors and independent auditor of Oman Insurance Company P.S.C. and its subsidiaries. It includes the consolidated financial statements for the year ending on 31st December 2023. The report is likely to provide an overview of the company's financial performance and operations during the year.

Sukoon Insurance has won the 'UAE Insurer' award for the second consecutive year at the 2024 MENA Insurance Review Awards ceremony in Dubai. The company was recognized for its heavy investment in innovative solutions, focus on service excellence, and significant achievements throughout the year. CEO Jean-Louis Laurent Josi attributed the win to the company's strategic commitment to digital solutions and customer experience enhancement, as well as the dedication of the Sukoon team, partners, and customers. The MENA Insurance Awards annually acknowledge insurers, reinsurers, and brokers in the MENA region for their exceptional customer service and innovative product development.