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Fubon Financial Reports Record H1 Profit for Life Insurance Unit on Strong Stock Market Gains

Finance · Life/Health Insurance · cnyes · 2026-08-24

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Fubon Financial's life insurance arm posted record-breaking H1 profits, driven by a 65% return on its Taiwan stock portfolio and a focus on AI-led growth.

What Happened

Record Earnings: Fubon Life Insurance reported a record-breaking net profit of NT$55.63 billion for the first half of 2026, reaching NT$143.29 billion when including gains from equity disposals. The insurer's overall investment return surged to 9.18%, significantly outperforming the previous year's figures.

Investment Strategy: Management remains bullish on AI and technology leaders, planning to prioritize capital gains over dividend income for the remainder of the year. While market volatility occurred in July, the firm continues to view stock market pullbacks as opportunities to accumulate high-quality growth stocks.

Insurance Operations: The company maintained strong momentum in premium sales, with significant growth in its dollar-denominated dividend-paying products. The Contract Service Margin (CSM) balance grew by 6.4% year-to-date, reflecting the firm's focus on long-term value creation and stable business growth.

Risk Management: Fubon Life continues to lead the industry in foreign exchange reserves, which helps mitigate currency volatility and keeps hedging costs manageable at approximately 120 bps. The company's capital adequacy remains robust, with internal metrics consistently exceeding regulatory and internal targets.

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