7 Life Insurers Apply for Dividends; FSC Approves 3 for NT$15 Billion

Central News Agency (Taipei, 2nd) The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) announced today that 7 life insurance companies have applied for dividend payments, and 3 have been approved so far, with a total approved amount of NT$15.039 billion. Fubon Life was approved for NT$11.42 billion. Regarding the regulations for dividend payments next year, the FSC stated that it is still under discussion and will consider the transition measures of the industry, with a final decision expected by the end of this year. FSC statistics show that the overall net profit after tax for the life insurance industry in 2025 was NT$180.822 billion, with 6 companies applying for cash dividends, totaling NT$20.37 billion. According to regulations, insurance companies must apply to the Insurance Bureau of the FSC and obtain approval before paying cash dividends. Tsai Huo-yen, Deputy Director-General of the Insurance Bureau, stated that 7 life insurance companies submitted applications this year, including 2 foreign and 5 domestic firms. For next year's dividends, the FSC will consider the transition to the new solvency regime (TIS). According to public information, Cathay Life applied for NT$17.58 billion, Taiwan Life for NT$8.59 billion, and others are pending.