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American Life
Insurance Company (Pakistan) Limited
A Member Company of
American International Group (AIG)
CONTENTS
Board of Directors
Corporate Information
Notice of Meeting
Directors' Report
Pattern of Share Holding
Auditors' Report
Balance Sheet
Revenue Account
Profit & Loss Account
Cash Flow Statement
Notes to the Accounts
Classified Summary of the Assets
Proxy Form
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHAIRMAN
BENJAMIN GRIMMETT CROSS Chairman & Business Executive
Cliff House Apartments APT D7 Chief Executive
2016 Naaman's Road Wilmington
Delaware 19810, USA.
DIRECTOR
RASHID ABDULLA Director Business Executive
9th Floor, N.I.C Building
Abbasi Shaheed Road, Karachi.
FAROOQ A. BHATTY Director Business Executive
1st Floor, Cavish Court Block 7 & 8, A-35
KCHSU Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi.
BRUCE EMMITT DOZIER Director Attorney
18 Quail Hollow Drive
Hockessin DE 19707-1404, USA.
ABBAS KHALAF Director Business Executive
Verdun Street
Verdun 2000 Building, 9th Floor
P.O. Box 14-5644
Beirut- Lebanon.
ROBINSON K. NOTTINGHAM Director Business Executive
2401 Pennsylvania Avenue
Unit 1603 Wilmington DE 19806, USA.
KHALID MALIK Director Business Executive
9th Floor, N.I.C Building
Abbasi Shaheed Road, Karachi.
ARIF SULTAN MUFTI Director & Chartered Accountant
Bungalow No.89 / C, 16th Street Chief operating
Phase-VI, Defence Housing Authority, officer
Karachi.
AHSAN M. SALEEM Director Business Executive
9th Floor, Sidco Avenue Centre
Moulana Been Mohd. Wafai Road,
Karachi.
NISAR A. MEMON Director Business Executive
78/2, Khayaban-e-Sehar,
Defence Housing Authority Phase VI,
Karachi.
BILAL AHMED QURESHI Director Business Executive
67, Khayaban-e-Mujahid,
Defence Housing Authority
Phase V, Karachi.
MOHAMMED MIAN SOOMRO Director Business Executive
D-7, 1st Floor, Akbar Apartment
Opp. British Council Library
Bleak House Road, Karachi.
MUHAMMAD KALIM Director Business Executive
115-C, Shahrah-e-lran
Clifton-5, Karachi.
CORPORATE INFORMATION
COMPANY SECRETARY
S.G. Shahabuddin
A-15, Block 'C' North Nazimabad, Karachi.
Office Tel. No. 5683564
AUDITORS
M/s. Taseer Hadi Khalid & Co.
Chartered Accountants
Sheikh Sultan Trust Building No.2,
Beaumont Road, Karachi.
Tel. No. 5685847-9
Fax No. 92 (21) 5685095
LEGAL ADVISERS
Surridge and Beecheno
Finlay House, I.I. Chundrigar Road, Karachi- 74000
Tel. No. 2427292- 94 & 97
Fax No. 92 (21) 2418298, 92 (21) 2442294
BANKERS
Muslim Commercial Bank Ltd.
Habib Bank Ltd.
REGISTERED OFFICE
Lakson Square, Bldg. No. 1, 11th Floor, Sarwar Shaheed Road,
Karachi- 74200 Pakistan.
Tel. No. 5685241, 5687339, 5682876, 5684970, 5661146-5661149, 5684198, 5687073,
5687255, 5683614, 5683669, 5683564, 519756, 5683520, 5681831
Fax No. 92 (21) 5688042, 5684880
SHARE DEPARTMENT
Ground Floor, Sheikh Sultan Trust Building No. 2,
Beaumont Road, Karachi
Tel. No. 5686658, 5689021
Fax No. 92 (21) 5685681
HEAD OFFICE
Lakson Square, Bldg. No. 1, 11th Floor, Sarwar Shaheed Road,
Karachi- 74200 Pakistan.
Tel. No. 5685241, 5687339, 5682876, 5684970, 5661146-5661149,
5684198, 5687073, 5687255, 5683614, 5683669, 5683564, 519756, 5683520, 5681831
Fax No. 92 (21) 5688042, 5684880
KARACHI AGENCY OFFICES
E-5, M. A. Jinnah Road, Cosmopolitan Colony,
New Town, Karachi- 5.
Tel. No. 4917398,4917399,4917420, 4917443,4917446
Amil Colony No. 2, Jamshed Quarter
Nariman Road, Karachi
Tel. No. 4922712, 4913268, 4913417, 4913832, 4916596, 4913407,
4913408, 4914785, 4914142, 4913788, 4914692
LAHORE OFFICE
AI Malik Bldg. 3rd Floor, 19 Davis Road,
Lahore- Pakistan
Tel. No. 6369882, 6369807, 6375590, 6374140, 6375591,6375596,
6302932, 6302978, 6302937, 6302957
Fax No. 92 (42) 6375589
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Third Annual General Meeting of American Life Insurance Company (Pakistan) Limited will be
held at Hotel Marriott, Abdullah Haroon Road, Karachi on Saturday, June 13, 1998 at 10.30 a.m. to transact the following
business:-
1. To receive, consider and adopt the Annual Audited Accounts of the Company together with the Directors' and Auditors'
Reports thereon for the year ended December 31, 1997.
2. To appoint Auditors of the Company for the year ending December 31, 1998 and to fix their remuneration. The present
auditors M/s. Taseer Hadi Khalid & Co., Chartered Accountants retire and being eligible, offer themselves for re-appoint-
ment.
3. To consider and pass the following resolution with or without modification(s) for increase in Authorised Capital.
"Resolved that the Authorised Capital of the company be and is hereby increased from Rs.200,000,000 divided into
20,000,000 ordinary shares of Rs. 10/- each to Rs.500,000,000 divided into 50,000,000 ordinary shares of Rs. 10/- each.
Further resolved that consequential notations be made in clause V of the Memorandum of Association and Article 3(a)
of Articles of Association of the Company.
4. To transact any other business with the permission of the Chair.
By Order of the Board
May 20, 1998 S.G. Shahabuddin
Karachi Company Secretary
NOTES:
1. The Share Transfer Books of the Company will remain closed from May 30, 1998 to June 13, 1998 (both days inclu-
sive).
2. A member entitled to attend and vote at this meeting may appoint another member as his/her proxy to attend, speak
and vote instead of him. A company or corporation may, by means of a resolution of its directors, appoint a person who
is not a member, as proxy or as its representative under section 162 of the companies ordinance 1984. Form of proxy
is enclosed with the Annual Report.
3. The instrument appointing a proxy, in order to be effective, must be received at the registered office of the Company,
duly signed, stamped & witnessed, not later than forty-eight hours before the time appointed for the meeting. A mem-
ber shall not be entitled to appoint more than one proxy. If more than one instrument of proxy are deposited by a mem-
ber with the Company, all such instruments of proxy shall be rendered invalid.
4. Members are requested to communicate promptly to the Company of any change in their address.
STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 160(1)(b) OF THE COMPANIES ORDINANCE, 1984
INCREASE OF AUTHORISED CAPITAL:
(a) The Directors have recommended increase in the Authorised Capital to Rs.500,000,000/- divided into 50,000,000 ordi-
nary share of Rs.10/- each from Rs.200,000,000/- divided into 20,000,000 ordinary share of Rs.10/- each to enable fur-
there issue of Capital.
(b) None of the directors have / had any interest in this business.
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS
The Directors of the Company are pleased to report to you on the Audited position of the Company for the year ended De-
cember 31, 1997.
The Company has completed its second full year of operation in 1997 with steady and promising growth. Net premium in-
come grew to Rs. 34,234,000, an increase of 67.42% over Rs. 20,448,000 registered in prior year. This good result was
made possible by the improving performance of the agency sales force and continued quality of business being written. A
majority of premium came from individual policyholders which augurs well for future growth and stability of the portfolio and
also reflects the continued popularity of the company's products.
Disciplined underwriting, risk selection, and expense control have been maintained and contribute positively toward profit-
ability of the company. Total claims amount to Rs. 2,852,000 or only 8.32% of premium income, while commission expense
is 16%.
Investment income amounted to Rs. 10,665,000 making the total income of the company Rs. 44,899,000 compared to Rs.
31,190,000 in the previous year. An operating loss of Rs. 10,030,000 was recorded which meets expectations for a life com-
pany in its early years.
MARKETING OPERATIONS
Growth of the company's agency force for the year was negatively impacted by increasingly difficult marketing and economic
conditions and fell substantially short of expectations. Higher than expected attrition among both agents and managers was
experienced because of low productivity and the total agency force overall did not reach budgeted projections.
To address this problem, a Direct Sales Training School was introduced during the year with the help of ALICO's regional
personnel to provide intensive training of agency recruits to better prepare them to cope with initial marketing problems and
to accelerate their start into life insurance sales. This initiative proved to be a valuable aid in launching new agents and in
equipping them with necessary selling skills. Graduates of this program are now the mainstay of the agency force and will
provide the core around which the agency will be built in the future.
In addition, an experienced agency executive from United Kingdom has been assigned to the company from February 1,
1998 to assist with agency training and development. We believe that with his background and experience he can make a
significant contribution in the area of agency training and supervision and move the agency program forward.
GROUP LIFE & MEDICAL
Introduction of new products in the Group insurance division resulted in increased sales in 1997 and increased premium in-
come from the product line. Group premiums amounted to Rs. 8,145,000 for the year compared to Rs. 2,830,000 in prior
year. Additional sales in first quarter this year are encouraging and indicate that another substantial increase in income from
group can be expected in 1998. We believe this is a healthy sign for the future in this product line and expect continued im-
provement going forward.
The company is well positioned to handle and service this type of business with the latest in claims and administration sys-
tems in place as well as experienced and trained personnel.
OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE
The management will continue its policy of focusing on quality underwriting and direct sales through qualified trained agents.
With the addition of new products during the year in both the individual and group life divisions, the company can provide a
more attractive selection of benefits for a wider variety of clients. Most recently introduced were the Shifa Care and Income
Shield policies. The Shifa Care policy offers a living benefit in the form of daily in-hospital income while the Income Shield
features a very attractive accidental death benefit. It is anticipated that both products will generate good business in the
coming year.
Operating expenses are controlled and investments are effectively placed, prospects for better results in 1998 are promising
and we look forward to reporting to you again at the end of the year.
PARENT COMPANY
American Life Insurance Company (ALlCO) incorporated in the United States of America having its registered office at ONE
ALlCO PLAZA, Wilmington, State of Delaware, 19899, U.S.A. is the sponsor and holding company of American Life Insur-
ance Company (Pakistan) Limited.
PATTERN OF SHAREHOLDING
The pattern of Shareholding in the company as at December 31, 1997 is included with the Report. American Life Insurance
Company holds 51% while local shareholders hold 49% of the company's total shareholding.
GRATITUDE
We take this opportunity to express our appreciation to the Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Commerce and Department
of Insurance for their invaluable assistance and guidance. We would like to also express our sincere thanks to the com-
pany's officers, field force and staff for their substantial efforts toward the company's achievements during the year.
Lastly, our thanks go to our thousands of shareholders and policyholders whose confidence, commitment and support for the
Company has been a source of encouragement and inspiration.
On behalf of the Board of Directors.
Ben G. Cross
CHAIRMAN May 05, 1998
PATTERN OF SHAREHOLDING
AS OF 31 DECEMBER 1997
No. of Having Shares Shares Held Percentage
Share Holders From To
115 1 100 11500 0.09%
927 101 500 439900 3.38%
9 501 1000 8900 0.07%
14 1001 5000 36400 0.28%
7 5001 10000 54400 0.42%
1 10001 15000 12500 0.10%
1 15001 20000 20000 0.15%
16 20001 25000 398500 3.07%
1 60001 65000 65000 0.50%
1 90001 95000 91500 0.70%
1 95001 100000 95300 0.73%
1 255001 260000 260000 2.00%
1 375001 380000 375500 2.89%
1 445001 450000 450000 3.46%
1 1830001 1835000 1833100 14.10%
1 2220001 2225000 2221000 17.08%
1 6625001 6630000 6626500 50.97%
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1099 13000000 100.00%
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CATEGORIES OF SHAREHOLDERS
Particulars Shareholders Shareholding Percentage
INDIVIDUALS 1084 2212400 17.02%
INSURANCE COMPANIES 1 1000 0.01%
JOINT STOCK COMPANIES 2 2221500 17.09%
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS 2 1924600 14.80%
MODARABA COMPANIES 1 10000 0.08%
FOREIGN COMPANIES 1 6626500 50.97%
NON-RESIDENT (U.S. $) 8 4000 0.03%
NON-RESIDENT ( PAK Rs.) -- -- --
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Company Total 1099 13000000 100.00%
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AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS
We have audited the annexed Balance Sheet of American Life Insurance Company (Pakistan) Limited as at 31 December
1997 and the related Revenue Account, Profit and Loss Account and Cash Flow Statement, together with the notes forming
part thereof, for the year then ended and we state that we have obtained all the information and explanations which to the
best of our knowledge and belief were necessary for the purpose of our audit and after due verification thereof, we report
that;
(a) in our opinion, proper books of accounts have been kept by the company as required by the Companies Ordinance,
1984;
(b) in our opinion:
i) the Balance Sheet, Revenue Account and Profit & Loss Account together with the notes thereon, have
been drawn up in conformity with the provisions of the Insurance Act, 1938 and are in agreement with the
books of accounts and are further in accordance with the accounting policies consistently applied;
ii) the expenditure incurred during the year was for the purpose of the company's business;
iii) the business conducted, investments made and expenditure incurred during the year were in accordance
with the objects of the company;
c) in our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us and as shown by the
books of the company, the Balance Sheet, Revenue Account, Profit and Loss Account and Cash Flow Statement
together with the notes forming part thereof, give the information required by the Insurance Act, 1938 in the manner
so required and respectively give a true and fair view of the state of the Company's affairs as at 31 December 1997
and of the loss and the Cash Flow Statement for the year then ended;
d) we have verified the cash and bank balances and investments by actual inspection or by the production of certifi-
cates;
e) as required by Regulation 11 of part 1 of Third Schedule to the Insurance Act, 1938 we certify that the company has
not paid to any person any commission in any form outside Pakistan in respect of the insurance business transacted
by the company in Pakistan and that the company has not received, outside Pakistan, from any person any commis-
sion in any form in respect of any business reinsured abroad;
f) Pursuant to clause (a) of subsection (2) of Section 40-B of the Insurance Act, 1938 we certify that all expenses of
management in respect of life insurance business transacted by the company in Pakistan have been fully debited in
the Revenue Account as expenses;
g) no part of the assets of the Life Insurance Fund has been directly or indirectly applied in contravention of the provi-
sions of the Insurance Act relating to the application and investment of Life Insurance Fund;
(h)    in our opinion no zakat was deductible at source under the Zakat and Ushr Ordinance, 1980.
Taseer Hadi Khalid & Co.
Karachi: May 05, 1998 Chartered Accountants
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 1997
1997 1996
LIFE OTHER TOTAL TOTAL
Note Rupees Rupees Rupees Rupees
CAPITAL AND LIABILITIES
SHARE CAPITAL
Authorised
20,000,000 ordinary shares of
Rs.10/- each -- 200,000,000 200,000,000 200,000,000
============ ============ ============ ============
Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up
13,000,000 ordinary shams of
Rs. 10/- each fully paid up in cash -- 130,000,000 130,000,000 130,000,000
Profit & Loss Account 3 -- -- (29,446,736) (19,416,651)
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
-- 130,000,000 100,553,264 110,583,349
BALANCES OF FUND AND ACCOUNT
Life Insurance Fund (47,118,165) -- -- --
Revenue Account -- 17,671,429 -- --
DEFERRED LIABILITY
Staff Gratuity 627,069 -- 627,069 151,687
LOANS AND ADVANCES AS PER CONTRA -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Loan from other class of business 4 67,018,550 -- 67,018,550 64,376,024
Interest on loan from other class of business 27,435,556 -- 27,435,556 15,346,745
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
94,454,106 -- 94,454,106 79,722,769
ESTIMATED LIABILITY IN RESPECT OF OUTSTANDING
CLAIMS, WHETHER DUE OR INTIMATED 4,790,023 -- 4,790,023 757,575
AMOUNT DUE TO OTHER PERSONS OR BODIES
CARRYING ON INSURANCE BUSINESS 4,093,080 -- 4,093,080 1,833,886
SUNDRY CREDITORS ( including outstanding and
accruing expenses ) 5 2,984,748 -- 2,984,748 2,659,020
DEPOSIT ON APPLICATIONS 3,160,530 -- 3,160,530 2,330,360
AGENTS' BALANCES 555,390 -- 555,390 444,628
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
63,546,781 147,671,429 211,218,210 198,483,274
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These accounts should be read in conjuntion with the attached notes.
CERTIFICATE UNDER REGULATION 7 OF THE FIRST SCHEDULE TO THE INSURANCE ACT, 1938
We certify that
a) The investments shown in the Balance Sheet have been valued at the lower of cost and market values. The market value of the in-
vestments are ascertained from published market report and quotations of 31 December 1997.
BEN CROSS
CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE
1997 1996
LIFE OTHER TOTAL TOTAL
Note Rupees Rupees Rupees Rupees
ASSETS
LOANS AND ADVANCES PER CONTRA -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Loan to Life Business as per contra 4 -- 67,018,550 67,018,550 64,376,024
Interest Receivable on Loan to Life Business -- 27,435,556 27,435,556 15,346,745
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
-- 94,454,106 94,454,106 79,722,769
Others-considered good 1,279,246 -- 1,279,246 706,560
INVESTMENTS -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------