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中国再保险(01508) - 2023 - 年度业绩
CHINA RECHINA RE(HK:01508)2024-03-27 22:09

Financial Performance - The total revenue for China Reinsurance (Group) Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2023, was RMB 109,394,871 thousand, an increase of 13.5% compared to RMB 96,424,734 thousand in 2022[3]. - The net profit for the year was RMB 5,790,593 thousand, a significant recovery from a net loss of RMB 875,348 thousand in 2022[4]. - Basic earnings per share for 2023 was RMB 0.13, compared to a loss of RMB 0.01 per share in 2022[2]. - The total assets of the company as of December 31, 2023, amounted to RMB 459,727,587 thousand, up from RMB 424,732,150 thousand in 2022, reflecting a growth of 8.2%[5]. - The total liabilities increased to RMB 357,548,670 thousand as of December 31, 2023, compared to RMB 327,236,258 thousand in 2022, marking an increase of 9.3%[7]. - The total equity attributable to shareholders as of December 31, 2023, was RMB 93.25 billion, up from RMB 88.62 billion at the end of 2022, indicating a growth of approximately 5.87%[9]. - The company reported a total asset value of RMB 459.73 billion, an increase from RMB 414.85 billion in the previous year, marking a growth of about 10.79%[9]. - The company declared dividends of RMB 594.72 million to shareholders, consistent with the previous year's distribution[10]. Investment Performance - Investment income for the year was reported as a loss of RMB 1,280,368 thousand, an improvement from a loss of RMB 4,129,448 thousand in 2022[3]. - The company reported a significant increase in cash received from the sale of investment assets, which rose to RMB 232,450,494 thousand in 2023 from RMB 161,888,760 thousand in 2022, a growth of 43.5%[11]. - The total investment income for 2023 reached RMB 93.04 billion, a year-on-year increase of 519.03%[109]. - Net investment income for 2023 was RMB 14.37 billion, up 22.38% compared to 2022[109]. - The annualized total investment return rate was 2.77%, an increase of 2.30 percentage points year-on-year[109]. - The annualized net investment return rate was 4.28%, up 0.62 percentage points from the previous year[109]. Operational Efficiency - Operating cash flow for 2023 was RMB 18,203,912 thousand, compared to RMB 13,201,221 thousand in 2022, representing a year-over-year increase of 37.9%[11]. - Net cash generated from operating activities increased to RMB 16,293,405 thousand in 2023 from RMB 11,709,557 thousand in 2022, reflecting a growth of 38.9%[11]. - Cash used in investing activities amounted to RMB 14,827,839 thousand in 2023, compared to RMB 6,802,323 thousand in 2022, indicating a significant increase in investment outflows[12]. - The total cash and cash equivalents at the end of 2023 were RMB 17,803,419 thousand, up from RMB 15,416,186 thousand at the end of 2022, marking an increase of 15.5%[12]. Market Strategy and Growth - The company plans to expand its market presence through strategic acquisitions and new product launches in the upcoming fiscal year[9]. - The company aims to achieve a revenue growth target of 5% for the next fiscal year, driven by new market strategies and product offerings[9]. - User data indicates a steady increase in active users, contributing to the overall revenue growth and market share expansion[9]. - The company is focusing on strategic development in health reinsurance, leveraging data and product innovation to support structural reforms in the industry[72]. Segment Performance - The property reinsurance segment's insurance service revenue grew by 18.7% to RMB 43.309 billion in 2023[45]. - The net profit for the property reinsurance segment was RMB 3.065 billion, a significant increase from a loss of RMB 0.013 billion in 2022[44]. - The life reinsurance segment's insurance service revenue decreased by 8.0% from RMB 12,950 million in 2022 to RMB 11,914 million in 2023, primarily due to the decline in the release of margins from existing financial reinsurance contracts[75]. - The net profit of the life reinsurance segment increased by 272.9% to RMB 1,294 million in 2023, driven by a significant increase in investment income[74]. Risk Management and Compliance - The company has established a comprehensive risk management system that integrates strategy, governance, preferences, assessment, and reporting[72]. - The company is actively enhancing its risk management framework to address market volatility and external risks[106]. - The company has complied with the Corporate Governance Code and has adopted the Securities Trading Standard Code for its directors and supervisors[139]. - The company’s independent non-executive director count did not meet the Hong Kong Listing Rules requirements until December 20, 2023, when it was rectified[138]. Future Outlook - The outlook for 2024 indicates strong resilience and potential in the Chinese economy, with significant growth opportunities in the insurance sector driven by new business models and risk management services[120]. - The company aims to build a world-class comprehensive reinsurance group, focusing on six key tasks including enhancing global development capabilities and improving risk control[122].