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New Jubilee Insurance Company Limited
Annual Report 1999
Company Information
Chairman of the
Board of Directors Towfiq H. Chinoy
President & Managing Director
(Chief Executive) Masood Noorani
Directors Akbarali Hashwani
Augustine John Hatch
Brian Vincent Wilson
Khurshid A. Minhas
Kurbanali K. Poonawala
Mahmood Faruque
Sadruddin Hashwani
Company Secretary Syed Masood Hussain
Auditors Ford, Rhodes, Robson, Morrow
Chartered Accountants
(A member firm of Ernst & Young
international)
Legal Advisors Liaquat Merchant Associates
Share Registrar THK Associates (Pvt.) Ltd.
Ground Floor
Shaikh Sultan Trust Building No. 2
Beaumont Road, Karachi.
Tel: 5609021, 5606658
Head Office/Registered Office 2nd Floor, Jubilee Insurance House
I. I. Chundrigar Road,
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (9221) 2416022-26
Fax: (9221) 2416728
                   2438738
E-Mail: nji@cyber.com.pk
Internet: http://www.nji.com.pk
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the 47th Annual General Meeting of New Jubilee Insurance Company Limited will be held
on Friday, 26th May, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at Raffia Choudri Memorial Centre, Ground Floor, Sidco Avenue Centre, 264-
R.A. Lines, Karachi, to transact the following business'.
ORDINARY BUSINESS
1. To confirm the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 25th June, 1999.
2. To consider and adopt the Audited Accounts together with the Auditor's and Directors' Report for the year ended
December 3-1, 1999.
3. To approve the payment of cash dividend of 30% as recommended by the Directors.
4. To appoint auditors and fix their remuneration.
SPECIAL BUSINESS:
5. Issue of Bonus Shares
To consider and approve the following resolutions:
Resolved that a sum of Rs.29,079,455 out of the Company's Reserve for the issue of bonus shares be capitalised
and applied for the issue of 5,815,891 ordinary shares of Rs. 5/- each and allotted as fully paid bonus shares
to those members of the Company whose names appear in the Register of Members of the Company on 26th
May, 2000 in the ratio of One (1) bonus share for every Five (5) shares held, and that such new shares shall
rank pari passu as regards future dividends and in all other respects with the existing ordinary shares of the
Company.
Further resolved that the aggregate of the fractions of a share of Rs. 5/- each arising on such allotment be
sold and the net proceeds thereof be distributed prorata to the members entitled thereto.
Further resolved that for the purpose of giving effect to the above resolutions, the Managing Director be arid
is hereby authorised to give such directions as may be necessary and to settle any questions or difficulties
that may arise in regard to the distribution of the bonus shares or in the payment of the sale proceeds of the
fractions as he may in his discretion deem fit.
A statement under section 160 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 pertaining to the special business is being sent
to the shareholders with this notice,
By the Order of the Board
S. MASOOD HUSSAIN
Karachi: April 19, 2000 Secretary
Statement under Section 160 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984.
1. It is proposed that a sum of Rs. 29,079,455 out of the Company's profit for the year 1999 be capitalised by
issuing 5,815,891 fully paid bonus shares of Rs. 5/- each. These shares shall be issued to those members
whose names appear in the register of members on 26th May, 2000. The bonus shares shall be issued in proportion
of One (1) share for every Five (5) shares held by a member. After the issue of these bonus shares, the paid-
up capital of the Company would increase from Rs. 145,397,275 to Rs. 174,476,730.
NOTES:
1. The Share Transfer Books of the Company will be remain closed from 18th May, 2000 to 31st May, 2000 (both
days inclusive) to determine the entitlement for dividend and bonus shares. No application for transfer of shares
will be accepted during this period.
2. A member entitled to attend and vote at the Meeting may appoint another member as his/her proxy to attend
and vote on his/her behalf. The proxy, in order to be effective, must be received at the Registered Office of
the Company not less than 48 hours before the lime of the Meeting.
3. For Attending the Meeting and Appointing Proxies CDC Account Holders will further have to follow the guidelines
as laid down in Circular 1 dated January 26, 2000 issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan.
A copy of the said circular is being send to them herewith.
4. Members are requested to immediately inform the Company of any change in their address.
Directors' Report
We have pleasure to present the Annual Report and Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st December, 1999.
Board of Directors
At the 46th Annual General Meeting held on 25th June 1999, Towfiq Chinoy, Akbarali Hashwani, Arif Hashwani, Sadruddin
Hashwani, Brian Wilson; Augustine John Hatch, Mahmood Faruque, Khurshid Minhas, Masood Noorani and Kurbanali
Poonawala were elected unopposed. In August 1999, Mr. Arif Hashwani resigned from the Board.
Mr. Abdul M. Jaffer who had served as a Director of the Company for a continuous period of 19 years since June
1980, did not offer himself for re-election. The Board wishes to record its appreciation for the valuable contribution
made by Mr. Jaffer as a Director of the Company.
Review of Overall Results
The unsatisfactory political and economic situation which prevailed in the country in 1999 is well known.
Inspire of the difficult scenario, NJI achieved good results, as evident from the following key data:
1999 (Rs.) 1998 (Rs.)
Gross Premium 611,808,837 533,843,203
Net Premium 292,153,273 271,915,645
Underwriting Profit 51,315,125 34,705,964
Investment Income 86,517,137 73,163,200
Capital Gains realized 8,051,520 11,818,994
Profit before Tax 125,678,622 99,675,978
Profit after Tax 77,440,865 76,631,641
Besides achieving good growth in premium revenue, the underwriting profit also shows substantial increase, mainly
due to a turn around in the motor insurance account, which gave a profit of over Rs. 14 million in 1999 as against
a loss of Rs. 5.71 million in the previous year. The profitability of the Marine insurance business also improved, while
the results of Fire insurance business deteriorated.
Investment Income and Asset Values
Inspire of the difficult economic conditions prevailing in the country and the substantial reduction in yields on Government
treasury bills and bank deposits our investment income increased by 18%.
Our investment portfolio besides yielding a high return, is also a source of great strength for the Company, its shareholders
and policyholders. The market value of the portfolio of shares and corporate bonds at end of 1999 was over Rs. 228
million against the book value of Rs. 148 million; and the conservative valuation of our real estate holdings is Rs.212
million, against the book value of Rs. 9.92 million.
Profits
The pretax profit for the years 1999 at Rs. 125,678,622 is 26% higher than the previous year's figure of Rs. 99,675,978.
However, this growth has been negated by the taxes imposed by the Government in the Finance Act 1999. After a
struggle of nearly 20 years the Supreme Court of Pakistan finally ruled in June 1997 that the taxation of dividend
income of insurance companies at the rate applicable to ordinary business income is incorrect. However, the discriminatory
tax on dividend income of insurance companies has been reimposed by the Government through the Finance Act 1999,
which is clearly arbitrary, unjustified and against the spirit of the Supreme Court judgment. Furthermore, the Finance
Act 1999 also increased the corporate tax rate from 30% to 33% The effect of these two tax measures has increased
our tax liability by Rs. 7,840,976 for the current year and Rs. 6,197,070 for the previous year.
Additional Dividend for the year 1998:
At the last AGM, a cash dividend at the rate of 25% (Rs. 1.25 per share) was approved. However, in the Finance Act
1999 it was stipulated that the public listed companies which fail to distributor at least 40% of their after tax profit
to the shareholders will have to pay an additional tax of 10% on free reserves which exceed 50% of the Company's
paid up capital. In our case the amount paid as dividend at the rate of 25% was equal to 39.52% of our after tax
profit.
Although this taxation measure does not appear to be applicable to insurance companies, however, our of abundant
caution the Directors decided to pay an additional dividend of 5%, for the year 1998, in order to avoid the possibility
of having to pay tax on the excess reserves and unappropriated profit.
Allocation of 1999 Profits
The amount available for appropriation is Rs. 84,057,666/-, which we recommend be appropriated in the following
manner:
Rupees
Payment of cash dividend at 30% 43,619,183
Issue of bonus shares at 20% 29,079,455
Carry forward 11,359,028
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84,057,666
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Appointment of Auditors:
Messers Ford, Rhodes, Robson, Morrow have audited the accounts for the year 1999, and have offered themselves
for re-relection.
Pattern of Shareholding
The information is given on Page 30, and forms a part of this report.
Future Developments:
It is expected that a new insurance Law will be introduced very soon to replace the Insurance Act, 1938 which presently
governs insurance companies in the private sector. The proposed new law will eliminate a. lot of detailed regulations
and introduce a higher requirement of capital and solvency margins. The emphasis will also be on prudential management
and higher standards of market conduct to protect the interest of the policyholders. The new law, will have a far reaching
impact on the conduct of insurance business in Pakistan and should in the long run strengthen the domestic insurance
sector.
Prospects for the Current Year
In the present uncertain scenario and difficult economic conditions, it is difficult to forecast the prospects for the current
year. The immediate impact of the introduction of the new insurance legislation is also unpredictable. We hope and
pray that the economic situation will soon improve, and assure our shareholders that we will continue our efforts to
strengthen the Company, so that it can meet all the challenges of an uncertain future.
Acknowledgement
We thank our client for their patronage and the confidence they have placed in the Company, the State Bank of Pakistan
as well as the Controller of Insurance and his Department for their cooperation, and the Pakistan Insurance Corporation
and all other reinsurers for their support.
The executives, officers and staff members of the Company are our most valuable asset. With their dedication and
hard work, the Company has achieved its present position as on of the leading insurance companies of Pakistan. We
record with pleasure our appreciation for their efforts and achievements.
On behalf of the Board
Towfiq H. Chinoy
Karachi: April 19, 2000 Chairman
FORD, RHODES, ROBSON, MORROW *Finlay House, * Telephone H.O.: (92-21) 241 5582
Chartered Accountants I.I. Chundrigar Road, Branch                   : (92-21) 240 1081
P.O. Box 4719, Telefax                   : (92-21) 241 9592
Karachi 74000, E Mail                     : frm@cyber.net.pk
Pakistan.
AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS
We have audited the annexed Balance Sheet of New Jubilee Insurance Company Limited as at
December 31, 1999, the Fire, Marine and Miscellaneous Business Revenue Accounts, Profit and
Loss Account, Profit and Loss Appropriation Account 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 and, after due verification thereof, 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 notes thereto have been drawn up in conformity with the provisions
of the Insurance Act, 1938 and are in agreement with the books of account and
are further in accordance with accounting policies consistently applied;
(ii) the expenditure incurred during the year was for the purpose of the Company's
business; and
(iii) the business conducted, investments made and the 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 annexed Balance Sheet, the Fire,
Marine and Miscellaneous Business Revenue Accounts, Profit and Loss Account and
Profit and Loss Appropriation Account together with the notes forming part thereof, give
the information required by the Insurance Act, 1938, in the manner so required, and the
Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account and Cash Flow Statement respectively give a
true and fair view of the Company's affairs as at December 31, 1999, and its profit 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.
Karachi:
April 19, 2000 Chartered Accountants
Balance Sheet as at December 31, 1999
1999 1998
Rupees Rupees
Share Capital
Authorised
50,000,000 (1998: 30,000,000)
ordinary shares of Rs. 5 each 250,000,000 150,000,000
Issued and subscribed
420,000 ordinary shares of Rs. 5 each
fully paid in cash 2,100,000 2,100,000
28,659,455 (1998: 23,812,879) ordinary shares
of Rs. 5 each issued as fully paid
bonus shares 143,297,275 119,064,395
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145,397,275 121,164,395
Reserve for issue of bonus shares 29,079,455 24,232,880
Exceptional losses reserves - note 1 (b)
Fire insurance 4,555,800 4,555,800
Marine insurance 2,838,600 2,838,600
Miscellaneous insurance 1,989,400 1,989,400
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9,383,800 9,383,800
Revenue reserves
General reserve 160,000,000 160,000,000
unappropriated profit 11,359,028 13,886,662
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171,359,028 173,886,662
Balances of Accounts - note 1 (c)
Fire insurance account 20,398,703 17,038,694
Marine insurance account 19,475,256 16,532,189
Miscellaneous insurance account (including
motor insurance Rs. 40,323,726; 1998: Rs. 38,304,132 76,987,350 75,195,375
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116,861,309 108,766,258
Liabilities and provisions
Provision for doubtful balances 27,650,000 27,650,000
Estimated liability in respect of outstanding claims
whether due or intimated 79,123,633 72,694,948
Amounts due to other persons or bodies carrying
on insurance business 47,498,361 72,959,385
Taxation-Provision less Payments 14,264,320 (24,796,725)
Sundry creditors (including outstanding and accrued expenses) 82,575,512 98,414,084
Premiums, rents in advance and deposits 13,675,033 8,546,188
Outstanding dividends 33,380,857 30,273,039
Proposed final dividend 43,619,183 30,291,099
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341,786,899 316,032,018
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813,867,766 753,466,013
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Loans
On mortgage of property within Pakistan -- 2,000,000
Investments - holes 1 (g) and 4
Deposited with State Bank of Pakistan - at cost
Rs. 130,700 11 3/4% Pakistan Loan 2002    130,700 130,700
Rs. 177,500 11 1/2% Pakistan Loan 2000 175,241 175,241
Rs. 53,000 Federal Investment Bonds of Government of Pakistan 53,000 53,000
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358,941 358,941
Government of Pakistan securities 110,000,000 117,656,900
Shares of companies incorporated in Pakistan, ordinary shares -
at book value (market value: Rs. 228,120,487,
1998 Rs. 141,564,209) 148,535,866 124,581,541
Term Finance Certificates 47,843,475 41,797,182
Certificates of Investment 40,000,000 40,000,000
Leasehold lands and buildings in Pakistan 9,922,294 9,882,323
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356,301,635 333,917,946
Furniture, office equipment and vehicles -
at cost less depreciation 31,332,778 24,374,763
Current Assets
Agents' balances and outstanding premiums 128,913,010 138,212,693
Interest, return on deposits, dividends and rents:
Outstanding 6,375,583 6,422,455
Accuring but not due 6,328,080 7,251,156
Amounts due from other persons or bodies carrying
on insurance business 40,055,152 54,278,742
Advances, deposits and prepayments 15,165,597 4,315,394
Cash and bank balances
At banks on deposit accounts 47,670,000 54,655,000
At banks on current and savings accounts, in transit and in hand 181,366,990 127,678,923
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425,874,412 392,814,363
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813,867,766 753,466,013
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We certify that:
1. The investments shown in the Balance Sheet have been valued as indicated therein at cost or at book value, and the market values of the investments
have been ascertained, wherever applicable, from published quotations as on December 31, 1999.
2. The values of all the assets have been reviewed as at December 31, 1999 and in our belief, such assets set forth in the Balance Sheet, are shown in
the aggregate at the amounts not exceeding their realisable or market value under the several headings given therein.
The annexed notes form an integral part of these accounts.
Ford, Rhodes, Robson, Morrow
Karachi: April 19, 2000 Chartered Accountants
Towfiq H. Chinoy Kurbanali K. Poonawala Masood Noorani S. Masood Hussain
Chairman Director Managing Director Executive Vice President
(Chief Executive) (Finance)
Profit and Loss Account
for the year ended December 31, 1999
1999 1998
Rupees Rupees
Provision for taxation
- current 33,048,455 16,467,236
- prior years 6,197,070 (2,499,964)
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39,245,525 13,967,272
Expenses of .management (Not applicable to any
particular fund or account) 4,854,395 3,732,666
Bonus to staff - note 1 (e) 7,069,164 5,687,552
Charitable donations 282,130 171,560
Contribution to staff gratuity fund - note 1 (d) 500,000
Provision for retirement benefits 700,000 1,200,000
Depreciation on investments 2,602,208 4,076,633
Depreciation on furniture, office equipment and vehicles 6,457,427 5,170,084
Zakat deducted at source 46,742 204,831
Balance for the year carried down to appropriation account 77,440,865 76,631,641
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138,698,456 111,342,239
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Interest/return on deposits, dividends and net rents
(not applicable to any particular fund or account) 86,517,137 73,163,200
Less: Income Tax deducted thereon (8,992,232) (9,077,065)
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77,524,905 64,086,135
Profit on sale of investments - net 8,051,520 11,818,994
Profit on disposal of furniture, office equipment