Two general insurers declare dividends for 2025

Two listed general insurers, Crystal Insurance Company Limited and Sena Insurance PLC, have declared cash dividends for the year ended 31 December 2025, alongside mixed investor reactions despite stronger earnings.

Crystal Insurance's board of directors has recommended a 12% cash dividend, after reporting higher profitability. 

The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of Tk3.34, net asset value (NAV) per share of Tk27.65 and net operating cash flow per share (NOCFPS) of Tk1.74 for the year ended 31 December 2025. 

In comparison, it posted EPS of Tk3.13, NAV per share of Tk25.67 and NOCFPS of Tk2.20 for 2024.

Its annual general meeting is scheduled for 30 March at 11:00am via a digital platform, with 9 March fixed as the record date.

Following the dividend declaration at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), Crystal Insurance's share price fell 4.58% today (17 February) to close at Tk81.20, reflecting investor reaction despite improved earnings performance.

Meanwhile, Sena Insurance has recommended a 15% cash dividend for 2025. The insurer reported EPS of Tk5.17, NAV per share of Tk28.58 and NOCFPS of Tk5.00 for the year, compared to EPS of Tk4.29, NAV per share of Tk25.16 and NOCFPS of Tk7.23 in the previous year.

The company will hold its AGM on 31 March at 11:30am under a hybrid system, allowing both physical presence and participation through a digital platform. The record date has also been set for 9 March.

In a separate disclosure, Sena Insurance said its board has decided to purchase 11.31 decimals of land in Narayanganj' Rupganj upazila for Tk1.28 crore, excluding registration and other fees, subject to approval from the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (Idra).

After the announcements, Sena Insurance's share price declined 3.13% to Tk58.90.