PACRA Maintains Entity Ratings of State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan

The rating reflects State Life Insurance Corporation's utmost risk absorption capacity on the back of Government of Pakistan's (GoP) guarantee for policyholders' liabilities. The sum insured including bonuses (if any) declared by State Life Insurance Corporation are guaranteed as to payment in cash by GoP under article 35 of the Life Insurance (Nationalization) Order, 1972. The rating takes into account State Life Insurance Corporation’s sound market position in life insurance industry emanating from extensive and well-penetrated distribution network, experienced management team and robust financial profile. This makes State Life Insurance Corporation the single largest player, capturing major portion of industry's premium. The Corporation is pursuing a growth strategy wherein, while focusing on existing business lines, it intends to expand its product offerings - Bancassurance, Window Takaful and Microinsurance. State Life Insurance Corporation has taken up Government initiated health programmes, reaching public at grass-root level. This, while bringing volumes, would facilitate sustaining market position in the wake of increasing competition from the private sector. SLIC's policyholder's obligations are supported by a sound and low risk investment portfolio; hence any drag on its capital base is unlikely.
State Life Insurance Corporation's ability to maintain its leadership in the life insurance sector is important. In this regard, successful execution of the envisaged business strategy including diversification and growth is essential. Additionally, implementation of core insurance ERP system will enable efficient business operations with the real time provision of services to all stakeholders

About the Entity
State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLIC) was incorporated in March 1972 when the life insurance business in Pakistan was nationalized. Currently, the Corporation operates through a widespread sales network throughout Pakistan and also has presence in the Middle East. State Life Insurance Corporation is the largest life insurer in Pakistan with ~ 48% market share that it aims to maintain.

The Corporation has seven members board including the Chairman. Board members are a good mix of individuals belonging to public sector, State Bank of Pakistan, and private financial and corporate sectors. The management team comprises Executive Directors nominated by Federal Government on deputation, who are assisted by a team of professionals, associated with the Corporation since long.