1Q24 catastrophe-induced claims fully released;FY24 CoR guidance sustained; exp. >40% payout

M N 7 May 2024 CMB International Global Markets | Equity Research | Company Update PICC P&C (2328 HK) 1Q24 catastrophe-induced claims fully released; FY24 CoR guidance sustained; exp. >40% payout PICC P&C reported weaker-than-expected first-quarter results given the 1Q24 CoR Target Price HK$11.90 slightly increased to 97.9% (vs: FY23: 97.8%) and auto/non-auto premium growth Up/Downside 25.9% dropped to +1.9%/+5.0% YoY (1Q23: +6.5%/+12.8% YoY). Dragged by increased Current Price HK$9.45 claims for low-temper ...