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Faraan Taimoor
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PACRA Maintains IFS Rating of Sindh Insurance Limited
Rating Type | IFS | |
Current (25-Feb-20 ) |
Previous (28-Aug-19 ) |
|
Action | Maintain | Maintain |
IFS Rating | A+ | A+ |
Outlook | Stable | Stable |
Rating Watch | - | - |
The rating reflects SIL's strong parentage - the Government of Sindh (GoS) and its ability to leverage on the same. "Universal Accidental Insurance Scheme (UAIS)", initiated by GoS, provided impetus to the company's business volume. The scheme has undergone a new regime, by virtue of which the premium size has squeezed though the cash balance has stayed with the company. It is enriching the company's alternative investment. To have a profitable growth in the market business is also important; the company has recently underwritten Sindh Engro Coal Mining( Phase -2), generating a good quantum of business annually, The company has created a reserve against IBNR on account of UAIS.
Sindh government related business provides slight comfort. Although the company is trying to develop a market-related business but it needs further impetus in order to preserve company's relative positioning. The risk absorption capacity needs to be upheld, while good governance practices are the key to sustained business profile
About
the Entity
Sindh Insurance Limited (SIL), incorporated as an unlisted public listed company in Dec13, is a wholly-owned entity of Government of Sindh ( GoS). GoS has presence in most dimensions of the financial market through Sindh Bank Limited, Sindh Leasing Company Limited, Sindh Modaraba, Sindh Insurance Limited, and Sindh Microfinance Bank.
SIL has a seven-member board, chaired by Mr. Muhammad Bilal Sheikh, who is also the Chairman Sindh Modaraba Management Limited. Mr. Sheikh is a seasoned banker with over 45years of diversified experience in banking. The CEO of the company, Mr. Muhammad Faisal Siddique, brings with him a diversified experience of more than a decade in life and general insurance. He is supported by core management team comprising qualified and experienced professionals. BDO Ebrahim & Co. Chartered Accountants has been appointed as new auditors in place of Riaz Ahmad & Co. Chartered Accountant that completed five years as statutory auditors of the company.