Sukoon Insurance PJSC

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Ticker/ISIN
SUKOON
AEO000101014
Market/Country
Dubai Financial Market
United Arab Emirates

About Sukoon Insurance PJSC

Country of Origin: United Arab Emirates (U.A.E)

Established in 1975, Sukoon Insurance PJSC (The "Company") is one of the leading insurance providers in the UAE. They provide a wide range of comprehensive insurance solutions to more than 830,000 individuals and commercial clients in life, healthcare and general (property, energy, engineering, aviation, marine and liability) insurance. The Company has operations across all Emirates in the UAE as well as in Oman.

The Company is a subsidiary of Mashreq Bank (PSC) incorporated in the Emirate of Dubai.

The Company is committed to providing outstanding insurance solutions that help create and protect wealth and wellbeing. The Dubai-based company achieves this mission by serving businesses and individuals with a team of 650 professionals through an intensive distribution network of branches, brokers, bancassurance partners, agencies, an e-commerce platform and a dedicated call centre.

At its core, the Company is a customer-centric organization, with a single-minded focus on service. Its priority has always been to build long term client relationships, with complete customer satisfaction as most important, non-negotiable objective. Sukoon Insurance wants to become a reference in the region for excellent customer service.

Latest Pressrelease Summaries from Sukoon Insurance PJSC

Sukoon Insurance PJSC, headquartered in Dubai, UAE, with a paid-up capital of AED 461,872,125, is regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE. The company plans to pass a Board of Directors resolution by circulation on February 6, 2025, at 10:00 am. The agenda includes recommending to the General Assembly of shareholders the distribution of cash dividends for the fiscal year 2024 and the appointment of external auditors with proposed remuneration for the fiscal year 2025. The notification is addressed to Mr. Hamed Ahmad Ali, Executive Chief Officer of the Dubai Financial Market, and a copy is sent to Mrs. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi, Deputy CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi.
Sukoon Insurance has introduced an AI-powered face scanning feature to expedite the life insurance application process. This new technology, integrated with Sukoon's videoconferencing system, analyzes a brief video of an applicant's face to assess health metrics such as heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration rate, eliminating the need for traditional medical exams. Developed in partnership with One Call, a technology solutions provider for the insurance sector, this feature aims to enhance customer convenience and efficiency. Emmanuel Deschamps, Executive Vice President at Sukoon, highlighted that this AI integration is part of Sukoon's digital strategy to improve user experience, which also includes a mobile app and digital claims services.
Sukoon Insurance PJSC, a prominent insurance provider in the UAE, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025. Established in 1975, the company has become one of the top three insurers listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). Sukoon Insurance is recognized for its customer-centric solutions, risk management, and innovation, serving 1.36 million insured members in the UAE. The company has won several industry awards, including UAE’s Best Insurer of the Year and the Innovation of the Year award. The recent rebranding to "Sukoon Insurance" reflects its commitment to future growth and reliability. CEO Jean-Louis Laurent Josi emphasized the company's dedication to customers, partners, and shareholders, highlighting their record gross premium written (GPW) as a sign of trust and success. Sukoon Insurance plans to focus on continued growth and innovation to meet evolving customer needs in the UAE and beyond.
Sukoon Insurance P JSC reported its annual financial results for the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The company achieved insurance revenue of AED 5.41 billion and a profit before tax of AED 291.5 million. Net investment income was AED 209.1 million. During the year, the company changed its legal name from Oman Insurance Company PSC to Sukoon Insurance PJSC and acquired the UAE Life portfolio from Chubb Tempest Life Reinsurance Ltd. Insurance revenue increased by 17% compared to the previous year, reaching AED 5.41 billion, while insurance service expenses rose to AED 4.29 billion. The insurance service result before reinsurance contracts was AED 1.12 billion, with net expenses from reinsurance contracts at AED 887.86 million. The company reported a profit of AED 266.8 million for the year. As of December 31, 2024, total assets were AED 10.42 billion, and total equity was AED 2.99 billion. Sukoon maintains a strong balance sheet with a solvency ratio of 270%, indicating a robust ability to meet policyholder obligations. No securities were issued during the financial period.
The document is the report of the Board of Directors, the independent auditor's report, and the consolidated financial statements for Sukoon Insurance P.J.S.C. and its subsidiaries, formerly known as Oman Insurance Company P.S.C., for the year ending December 31, 2024.
Sukoon Insurance PJSC, based in Dubai, UAE, held a Board of Directors meeting on January 28, 2025, where several resolutions were passed. These included the approval of the final annual financial statements and the external auditor's report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The board also approved the business plan for 2025 and the report on the company's activities and financial position for 2024. Additionally, they resolved to recommend to the General Assembly of shareholders the payment of board members' remuneration for 2024, the appointment of external auditors for 2025 (pending Central Bank approval), and the distribution of cash dividends for 2024 amounting to 20% of the share capital (also subject to Central Bank approval). The letter was addressed to Mr. Hamed Ahmad Ali, Executive Chief Officer of the Dubai Financial Market, and a copy was sent to Mrs. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi, Deputy CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi.
Sukoon Insurance PJSC has announced that its Board of Directors will pass a resolution by circulation on January 28, 2025, at 10:00 am. The agenda includes recommending cash dividends for the 2024 financial year, approving the final annual financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024, approving the external auditor's report, approving the Board of Directors' report on the company's activities and financial position for the same fiscal year, recommending the remuneration for the Board of Directors for 2024, and approving the appointment and remuneration of external auditors. The notification is addressed to Mr. Hamed Ahmad Ali, Executive Chief Officer of the Dubai Financial Market, with a copy sent to Mrs. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi, Deputy CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi.
The Board of Directors of Sukoon Insurance PJSC held a meeting on January 17, 2025, at their head office in Dubai and via video conferencing. The board reviewed the draft of the external audit report and the annual financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. They approved the budget and reinsurance plan for 2025 and set the date for the Annual General Assembly Meeting on February 28, pending approval from the Central Bank of the UAE and the Securities and Commodities Authority. The meeting was attended by Louise O’Donnell, the Board Secretary, and a copy of the meeting details was sent to Mrs. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi, Deputy CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority.

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News Update From Sukoon Insurance PJSC

Disclosure: Results of BOD Meeting

Sukoon Insurance PJSC held a Board of Directors meeting on December 10, 2024, at their head office in Dubai and via video conferencing. The board reviewed and approved the Nomination and Remuneration Committee Charter and decided to initiate the nomination process for electing a new Board of Directors, pending approval from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) on December 23, 2024. They also conducted a general review of the company's business. The communication was addressed to Mr. Hamed Ahmad Ali, Executive Chief Officer of the Dubai Financial Market, and a copy was sent to Mrs. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi, Deputy CEO of the SCA.

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News Update From Sukoon Insurance PJSC

Disclosure: BOD meeting

Sukoon Insurance PJSC has scheduled a Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 10:00 am. The meeting will take place at the company's head office in Deira, Dubai, and via 'Teams' video conferencing. The agenda includes reviewing and approving the Nomination and Remuneration Committee Charter, initiating the nomination process for electing new board members after the 2025 AGM, and a general review of the company's business. The notification is addressed to Mr. Hamed Ahmad Ali, Executive Chief Officer of the Dubai Financial Market, and a copy is sent to Mrs. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi, Deputy CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority.

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News Update From Sukoon Insurance PJSC

Disclosure: Results of Board Decisions by Passing

Sukoon Insurance PJSC announced that its Board of Directors passed a resolution by circulation on November 25, 2024, at 10:00 am. The resolution approved a new structure for the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The new members include Hamda Moosa Abdulla Hussain AlShamali as Chairman, and Hazem Shish and Rashed Saif Saeed ALJarwan AlShamsi as Committee Members. The announcement was addressed to Mr. Hamed Ahmad Ali, Executive Chief Officer of the Dubai Financial Market, and a copy was sent to Mrs. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi, Deputy CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority.

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News Update From Sukoon Insurance PJSC

Disclosure: Board Decisions by Passing

Sukoon Insurance PJSC has announced that its Board of Directors will pass a resolution by circulation on November 25, 2024, at 10:00 am. The agenda includes the election of new members and a chairman for the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The notification was addressed to Mr. Hamed Ahmad Ali, Executive Chief Officer of the Dubai Financial Market, and a copy was sent to Mrs. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi, Deputy CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi.

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News Update From Sukoon Insurance PJSC

Disclosure: Financial statements for the 3rd QTR of 20244

Sukoon Insurance P.J.S.C. and its subsidiaries, previously known as Oman Insurance Company P.S.C., have released a review report and condensed consolidated interim financial information for the nine-month period ending on September 30, 2024.

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Disclosure: Results of BOD Meeting

The text is a formal communication from Sukoon Insurance PJSC to Mr. Hamed Ahmad Ali, the Executive Chief Officer of the Dubai Financial Market, regarding the results of a Board of Directors meeting held on October 24, 2024. The meeting took place at the company's head office in Dubai and via a video conference platform. During the meeting, the board reviewed and approved several items, including the Q3-2024 financial statements, the corporate governance manual, the audit committee charter, the recovery plan, and the investment valuation policy. A general review of the company's business was also conducted. The letter is signed by Louise O’Donnell, EVP-Head of Legal & Claims Management, and a copy is sent to Mrs. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi, Deputy CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi.

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News Update From Sukoon Insurance PJSC

Disclosure: BOD meeting

The text is a notification regarding a board meeting of Sukoon Insurance PJSC, scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 10:00 AM. The meeting will take place at the company's head office in Dubai and via Teams video conferencing. The agenda includes the approval of the Q3-2024 financial statements, corporate governance manual, audit committee charter, recovery plan, and investment valuation policy, along with a general review of the company's business. The notification is addressed to Mr. Hamed Ahmad Ali, Executive Chief Officer of the Dubai Financial Market, and copied to Mrs. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi, Deputy CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi.

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News Update From Sukoon Insurance PJSC

Disclosure: Results of Board Decisions by Passing

Sukoon Insurance PJSC, regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE, has announced a resolution passed by its Board of Directors on October 10, 2024. The resolution includes the approval of the sale of certain lands owned by the company and authorizes the CEO and/or CFO to negotiate and execute the necessary documents. The announcement was addressed to Mr. Hamed Ahmad Ali, Executive Chief Officer of the Dubai Financial Market, and a copy was sent to Mrs. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi, Deputy CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi.

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News Update From Sukoon Insurance PJSC

Disclosure: Board Decisions by Passing

Sukoon Insurance PJSC, based in Dubai, UAE, has announced that its Board of Directors will pass a resolution by circulation on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 10:00 am. The agenda includes approving the sale of certain company-owned lands and authorizing the CEO and/or CFO to negotiate and execute all necessary documents. This notification is addressed to Mr. Hamed Ahmad Ali, Executive Chief Officer of the Dubai Financial Market, and a copy is sent to Mrs. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi, Deputy CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi.

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News Update From Sukoon Insurance PJSC

Disclosure: Results of Board Decisions by Passing

Sukoon Insurance PJSC, with a paid-up capital of AED 461,872,125 and regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE, disclosed a resolution passed by its Board of Directors on Monday, 30th September 2024. The resolution, passed by circulation at 10:00 am, approved the company's Mid-Year Pricing and Underwriting Performance Report for the period ending 30th June 2024. This information was communicated to Mr. Hamed Ahmad Ali, Executive Chief Officer of the Dubai Financial Market, with a copy sent to Mrs. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi, Deputy CEO of Licensing, Supervision, and Enforcement Affairs at the Securities and Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi.

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