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Century Insurance Company Limited
Annual Report 2001
CONTENTS
CORPORATE INFORMATION
NOTICE OF MEETING
DIRECTORS' REPORT
AUDITORS' REPORT
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY
FORM 'AA'
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
PATTERN OF HOLDING OF SHARES
Corporate Information
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IQBALALI LAKHANI (Chairman & Chief Executive)
ZULFIQAR ALI LAKHANI
AMIN MOHAMMED LAKHANI
TASLEEMUDDIN AHMED BATLAY
ARIF HABIB
A. AZIZ EBRAHIM
RAMZAN ALI HALANI
ADVISOR
SULTANALI LAKHANI
COMPANY SECRETARY
RAMZAN ALI HALANI
BANKERS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Citibank N.A.
MIR NADIR ALI American Express Bank Limited
Standard Chartered Grindlays Bank Limited
AUDITORS The Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
A.F. FERGUSON& CO. Oman International Bank Limited
Chartered Accountants Faysal Bank Limited
Bank Al-Habib Limited
Habib Bank Limited
National Bank of Pakistan
Allied Bank of Pakistan
United Bank Limited
Industrial Development Bank of Pakistan
REGISTERED AND CORPORATE OFFICE
Lakson Square, Building No. 2,
Sarwar Shaheed Road, Karachi-74200
PRINCIPAL OFFICE
Lakson Square, Building No. 1,
Sarwar Shaheed Road, Karachi-74200
OTHER OFFICES
Islamabad
H. No. 19, Street No. 88,
G-6/3, Embassy Road, Islamabad.
Lahore
41-K, Model Town, Lahore.
Notice of Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 16th Annual General Meeting of CENTURY INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED will be
held on Tuesday May 07, 2002 at 10.30 a.m. at Avari Towers Hotel, Fatima Jinnah Road, Karachi to transact the
following business:
ORDINARY BUSINESS
1. To receive, consider and adopt the audited accounts of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2001
and the Directors' and Auditors' reports thereon.
2. To declare a final dividend by way of issue of fully paid bonus shares @ 20% i.e. in the proportion of one share
for every five shares held by the members as recommended by the Board of Directors. This is in addition to the
10% interim cash dividend already paid.
3. To appoint Auditors and fix their remuneration.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
4. To consider, subject to declaration of the final dividend as above, to capitalize a sum of Rs. 15,150,250 by way
of issue of 1,515,025 fully paid bonus shares of Rs. 10 each and if thought fit to pass an ordinary resolution
in the matter.
A statement under section 160 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 in the above matter including draft of the ordinary
resolution to be passed pertaining to item No. 4 is annexed.
By Order of the Board
RAMZAN ALI HALANI
KARACHI: March 20, 2002 Director/Company Secretary
NOTES:
1. The share transfer books of the Company will remain closed from April 26, 2002 to May 07, 2002, both days
inclusive. Transfers received in order at the registered office of the Company upto April 25, 2002 will be
considered in time for entitlement of the bonus shares.
2. A member, who has deposited his/her shares into Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited, must bring
his/her participant's ID number and CDC account/sub-account number alongwith original National Identity Card
or original Passport at the time of attending the meeting.
3. A member of the Company entitled to attend and vote may appoint another member as his/her proxy to attend,
speak and vote instead of him/her.
4. Form of proxy, in order to be effective, must be received at the registered office of the Company not Later than
48 hours before the time of the meeting.
5. Members are requested to notify the company promptly of any change in their addresses.
6. Form of proxy is enclosed herewith.
STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 160 OF THE COMPANIES ORDINANCE, 1984
The Board of Directors has recommended to the members of the Company to declare final dividend by way
of issue of fully paid bonus shares @ 20% for the year ended December 31, 2001 and thereby capitalize a
sum of Rs.15,150,250 which has been transferred to 'reserve for issue of bonus shares.' Subject to approval
of the Board of Directors' recommendation as above, the resolution as under will be considered to be passed
by the members as an ordinary resolution:
"RESOLVED THAT:
i) a sum of Rs.15,150,250 out of the 'reserve for issue of bonus shares' be capitalized and applied in
making payment in full of 1,515,025 ordinary shares of Rs.10/- each and that the said shares be allotted
as fully paid up bonus shares to those members of the Company whose names appear in the register
of members on April 25, 2002 @ 20% i.e., in the proportion of one share for every five existing shares
herd by the members and that such new shares shall rank pari passu in art respects with the existing
ordinary shares of the Company;
ii) in the event of any member holding Less than 5 shares or a number of shares which is not an exact
multiple of 5, the fractional entitlements of shares of such members shall be consolidated into whole
new shares and the Directors of the Company be and are hereby authorized to arrange sale of the shares
constituted thereby in such manner as they may think fit and to pay the proceeds of the sale to such
of the members according to their entitlement;
iii) for the purpose of giving effect to the above, the Directors be and are hereby authorized to take all
necessary steps in the matter and to settle any question or difficulties that may arise in regard to the
distribution of the said new shares as they think fit."
The Directors are interested in this business to the extent of their entitlement of bonus shares as shareholders.
Directors' Report
The Director of your Company take pleasure in presenting to its shareholders, the Annual Report and
the Audited Accounts for the year ended December 31, 2001.
Insurance Industry Overview
Due to post September 11 events, the performance of the economy remained under pressure with Pakistan
facing economic difficulties. Trading activity was disrupted resulting in a decline in exports and imports
- directly affecting the insurance industry. The attack brought hitherto inconceivable exposure, highlighting
the necessity of a fundamental reassessment of the risk situation with particular concentration to aspects
of terrorism. There was a global shift in major international policies including tougher terms offered by
reinsurers. The reinsurance market hardened, as there were more requirements for transparency of data
and tussle between reinsurers and insurers over the coverage of terrorism. The brunt of the Losses of
September 11 attack is nevertheless being borne by the insurance industry.
Review of Company's Operations
The Management of your Company is pleased to report here that the Company has Mashallah maintained
sustained growth for the past several years in terms of revenues and profitability, despite the difficult
economic environment in the country which has not been sufficiently conducive for the insurance industry.
Notwithstanding the difficulties, our growth particularly in the last two years has been sustained and is
commendable. The gross premium written during the Last two years has almost doubled 1 from Rs. 57
million in 1999 to Rs. 107 million in the year 2001. This reflects the unflinching commitment and dedication
of your management in developing new client relationships to increase our share in the market place and
maximizing the profitability of the Company.
Following are the financial highlights of the Company for the year 2001:
2001 2000
Rupees Rupees
Gross Premium 107,536,586 84,151,451
Retained Premium 59,274,628 44,125,197
Net claims paid and outstanding 17,721,289 10,778,493
Expenses of management 9,904,539 8,250,520
Underwriting profit 25,515,466 19,136,930
Dividend and Profit on Investments 17,402,457 15,705,754
Profit before taxation 40,675,392 32,896,339
Profit after taxation 25,491,392 20,596,339
Total Shareholders equity 113,873,023 94,694,237
Earnings per share 3.37 2.72
Operating Results
Your Company has Mashallah achieved a significant growth both in gross and retained premium by 28%
and 34% respectively. Eventhough net claims were higher by Rs. 6.9 million principally because of increase
in underwriting business; claims ratio at 30% however was higher by only 5% as compared to Last year.
The Management of your Company continues to adhere to the policy to enter into selective market business
cautiously encompassing quality business only. Management expenses increased by Rs. 1.65 million -
which however remain at 9% of gross premium income. The increase in expenses is mainly in connection
with broadening of market share as well as opening of two new offices at Lahore and Islamabad.
Capital markets reflected the general slowdown of economies and the reactive steps taken by the State
Bank of Pakistan, in particular the series of interest rate cuts in SBP discounting rate by 5% during the
period from July 2001 to January 2002. As a result, market remains liquid with fewer than expected options
available for investment opportunities. However, your Company achieved a growth of 11% reflecting a
combination of asset growth as well as diversification of portfolio in different investment perspectives.
Profit before tax at Rs. 40.67 million and profit after tax at Rs. 25.49 million shows a significant growth
of 24% over Last year - resulting in improvement in Earnings per share (EPS) from Rs. 2.72 to Rs. 3.37 -
an increase of 24%.
"ALHAMDOLLILAH" all classes of business activities continued to maintain profitability during the year
as explained below:
Fire Business
The gross Premium at Rs. 36.59 million and Retained Premium at Rs. 14.98 million shows an increase of 18%
and 32% respectively as compared to Last year. Net claims were Rs. 2.77 million as compared to Rs. 1.3 million
Last year. The underwriting profit went up from Rs. 5.08 million to Rs. 8.05 million - showing a significant increase
of 58% as compared to previous year. Fire business contributed 32% towards Company's Underwriting Profit.
Marine Business
The Gross Premium at Rs. 24.04 million and Retained Premium at Rs. 18.02 million shows an increase of
9% and 21% respectively over last year. Net claims were Rs. 1.81 million as compared to Rs. 1.05 million
Last year. The underwriting profit went up from Rs. 7.73 million to Rs. 10.48 million showing an increase
of 36%. Marine business contributed 41% towards Company's Underwriting Profit.
Motor and Miscellaneous Business
The Gross Premium at Rs. 46.9 million and Retained Premium at Rs. 26.27 million shows an increase of
51% and 47% respectively compared to Last year. Net claims were Rs. 13.14 million as compared to
Rs. 8.42 million Last year. The underwriting profit was Rs. 6.98 million as compared to Rs. 6.32 million
Last year. Motor and miscellaneous business contributed 27% towards Company's Underwriting Profit.
Investment Activities
The Company's investments are well-diversified and the Management's policy to ensure safe and sound
balance between risk and return resulted in achieving a growth in investment income. The Company
continued to invest its funds into secured credit rated debt instruments issued by the blue chip companies
to build up its investment portfolio. Average yield on the investment was 12.6% during the year.
Provision for diminution in value of investments
As at the cut-off date December 31, 2001, the stock market was depressed due to ongoing border tension
between Pakistan and India. As a result, the Company had to make an additional provision of Rs. 2 million
in order to value investments as at December 31, 2001. Your management is also pleased to report that
subsequent to year end, i.e., as at February 28, 2001 there was a reversal provisioning of Rs. 5 million -
a favourable impact.
Credit Rating
The JCR-VIS Credit Rating Co. Ltd. (JCR-VTS), an affiliate of Japan Credit Rating Agency Ltd., Japan has
maintained the Company's rating at 'A-'. While maintaining the above rating 2CR has acknowledged strong
support from prestigious group companies, business strategy for opening up the doors for selective and
quality business, strong reinsurance arrangements with Leading reinsurers, high level of liquidity, adequate
cushioning made available to policyholders and emphasis on good Management Information System,
Reinsurance Arrangement
We wish to record here with satisfaction that while a number of insurance companies including some companies
of repute were facing difficulties for their treaty arrangements for the year 2002 due to tougher terms being
offered by foreign reinsurers, as a direct result of September 11 event, ALHAMDOLLILAH your Company's treaty
arrangements were finalized by the foreign reinsurers, without hesitation because of excellent performance,
with even better terms than last year. During the year, the Company had also established business relationship
under facultative arrangement with M/s. Swiss Reinsurance Company - an 'AAA' rated Company.
Paid-up Capital and Total Shareholders Equity
Your Company's commitment in strengthening its capital base has resulted in raising the capital to
Rs. 90.9 million. The Company now exceeds the mandatory requirement of paid-up capital set by the
Insurance Ordinance 2000. Total shareholders equity as at December 31, 2001 stated at Rs. 113.87 million.
Higher shareholders' equity including reserves is essential for underwriting higher risks with the objective
of achieving the desired growth in the business, as well as in obtaining better arrangement with foreign
reinsurers. Enlarging capital base helps in providing confidence to both the insured and the reinsurers
and lends comfort to the shareholders.
Branch Offices
During the year the Company has set-up branch offices in Islamabad and Lahore to facilitate our valued
clients.
Head Office
A new premises for Company's Head Office is being built keeping in view the Company's current operations
as well as future growth. The present Head Office has become inadequate to handle our expanding
operations.
Financial Results
Rupees
Net profit for the year 40,675,392
Less: Taxation 15,184,000
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25,491,392
Unappropriated profit brought forward 42,967
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Profit available for appropriation 25,534,359
Appropriations:
(i) Interim cash dividend @ 10% already paid 6,312,606
(ii) Stock dividend of one share for every five existing
ordinary shares held 20% 15,150,250
(iii) Transfer to general reserve 4,000,000
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25,462,856
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Unappropriated profit carried forward 71,503
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Paid-up Capital & Reserves
No. of Rupees
shares
a) Paid-up capital:
(i) Initial capital 500,000 5,000,000
(ii) Issue of bonus shares 6,295,127 62,951,270
(iii) Issue of right shares 780,000 7,800,000
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7,575,127 75,751,270
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b) Reserves
(i) Financial Reserves
General reserves 22,900,000
Reserve for bonus shares 15,150,250
Unappropriated profit carried forward 71,503
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38,121,753
(ii) Technical Reserves
Premium reserves 23,709,851
Reserve for outstanding claims 2,977,548
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26,687,399
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Grand total (a+b) 140,560,422
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Future Outlook
Despite all the pressures on our economy, border tensions, we are optimistic for greater opportunities
under the present circumstances, which could put our economy back on the track. The Government's skillful
handling of the situation provides much hope for an economic turnaround. The withdrawal of sanctions
imposed on Pakistan and rescheduling of debts has given a very positive signal for a growth in the economy.
All this will help restore Pakistan's image amongst the international community.
Your Company will continue to pursue its twin strategy of increasing its core underwriting business and
seeking profitable opportunities to further diversify its field of income generating investments. As outlined
in this Report, a new office is being built in order to cater to the increasing and challenging demand of
our business. Recently, the Company has also entered into arrangements for providing insurance coverages
to two international banks operating in Pakistan.
In the wake of current market situation, we are focussing more on broadening the customer base by
focusing on quality of service, quality of management and building customers' confidence by providing
quick and personalised service to the clients. Our moto remains "The customers satisfaction is Management's
Top Priority"
Auditors
The present auditors, M/s. A.F. Ferguson & Co., Chartered Accountants being eligible have offered themselves
for re-appointment as auditors for the ensuing year.
General
The Directors of the Company would Like to take this opportunity to thank the Executive Director (Insurance
Division) - Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, Pakistan Reinsurance Company Ltd., Insurance
Association of Pakistan, State Bank of Pakistan, Banks and Financial Institutions, Insurance Companies,
JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company for their continued support and co-operation extended to the Company.
The Directors would also Like to express their thanks and appreciation for the support provided by our
valued reinsurers M/s. Mitsui Sumitomo Reinsurance Ltd., AXA Corporate Solutions Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
and Arab Insurance Group. We would also Like to place on record our sincere thanks to M/s. Swiss Reinsurance
Company for their reinsurance support in our facultative arrangements.
We would Like to thank our Policyholders and Shareholders, who continue to place their trust and confidence
in our Company and assure them that we remain committed to do our utmost to ensure the best utilization
of their investment in the Company.
The Directors also wish to place on record their appreciation for the devotion, Loyalty, and hard work of
the officers and members of the staff toward the growth of the Company and success of its operations.
The pattern of shareholding in the prescribed form is included in this report.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Iqbalali Lakhani
Karachi: March 7, 2002 Chairman & Chief Executive
AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS
We have audited the annexed Balance Sheet of Century Insurance Company Limited as at December 31,
2001, the Fire, Marine and Miscellaneous Business Revenue Accounts, Profit and Loss Account, Profit and
Loss Appropriation Account, Statement of Changes in Equity, and Cash Flow Statement, together with the
notes forming part thereof, for the year ended on that date 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 purposes of our audit.
It is the responsibility of the company's management to establish and maintain a system of internal control,
and prepare and present the above said statements in conformity with the approved accounting standards and
the requirements of the Insurance Ordinance, 2000. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the auditing standards as applicable in Pakistan. These standards
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the above said
statements are free of any material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the above said statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting policies and significant estimates made by management, as well as, evaluating the overall
presentation of the above said statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion
and, after due verification, we report that;
(a) in our opinion, proper books of account have been kept by the company as required by the Companies
Ordinance, 1984;
(b) in our opinion:
(i) the Balance Sheet, the Fire, Marine and Miscellaneous Business Revenue Accounts, Profit and
Loss Account and Profit and Loss Appropriation Account together with the notes thereto have been
drawn up in the manner as described in note 2.1 to the accounts and are in agreement with the books
of account and are further in accordance with the accounting policies consistently applied;
(ii) the expenditure incurred during the year was for the purposes of the company's business;
(iii) business conducted, investments made and expenditure incurred during the year were in accordance
with the objects of the company;
(c) we have verified the cash and bank balances, and the securities relating to the company's loans and
investments by actual inspection or by the production of certificates from the loanee, custodians of
investments and company's bankers;
(d) 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, the Fire, Marine and Miscellaneous Business
Revenue Accounts, Profit and Loss Account, Profit and Loss Appropriation Account, together with the
notes forming part thereof conform with the approved accounting standards as applicable in Pakistan,
and give the information required by the Insurance Ordinance, 2000, and the Balance Sheet, Profit and
Loss Account, Statement of Changes in Equity and Cash Flow Statement give, respectively, a true and
fair view of the company's affairs as at December 31, 2001, and of the profit, changes in equity and cash
flows for the year then ended; and
(e) in our opinion zakat deductible at source under the Zakat and Ushr Ordinance, 1980 was deducted by
the company and deposited in the Central Zakat Fund established under section 7 of that Ordinance.
A. F. FERGUSON & CO.
Karachi: March 20, 2002 Chartered Accountants
Financial Statements for the year 2001
BALANCE SHEET
PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT
PROFIT & LOSS APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT
CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE BUSINESS REVENUE ACCOUNT
INSURANCE BUSINESS REVENUE ACCOUNT - SEGMENT WISE
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Balance Sheet as at December 31, 2001
2001 2000
Note Rupees Rupees
SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Authorised share capital
100,000,000 (2000: 10,000,000) ordinary shares of Rs. 10 each 100,000,000 100,000,000
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Issued, subscribed and paid-up share capital
7,575,127 (2000: 6,312,606) ordinary shares
of Rs. 10 each fully paid 3 75,751,270 63,126,060
Reserve for issue of bonus shares 15,150,250 12,625,210
General reserve 4 22,900,000 18,900,000
Unappropriated profit 71,503 42,967
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113,873,023 94,694,237
BALANCE OF ACCOUNTS - Note 2.4
Fire insurance revenue account 5,990,901 4,540,443
Marine insurance revenue account 7,210,088 5,939,288
Miscellaneous insurance revenue account
[including motor insurance Rs. 7,306,724
(2000: Rs 4,719,347)] 10,508,862 7,170,348
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23,709,851 17,650,079
LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS
Estimated liabilities in respect of
outstanding claims, whether due or intimated 2,977,548 2,625,469
Amounts due to other persons or bodies carrying
on insurance business