Clal Insurance Reports Record Profits and Launches First-Ever Share Buyback Program
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First reported by Globes · 2 hours ago
What happened
Clal Insurance posted a net profit of 614 million shekels in Q2 2026, slightly down after adjusting for last year's one-time charge. The company announced its first-ever 200 million shekel share buyback and interim dividend, reflecting strong capital and regulatory compliance. Core profits rose 21%, driven by growth in general insurance, life insurance, and credit card sectors, while total inflows and assets under management reached record highs.
- 01Clal Insurance reports Q2 2026 net profit of 614 million shekels, up 16% year-over-year before adjustments.
- 02Board approves first-ever 200 million shekel share buyback and interim dividend to shareholders.
- 03Core operating profit rises 21% to 732 million shekels, led by general insurance and life insurance growth.
- 04General insurance shows mixed results with compulsory vehicle insurance profit improving, property vehicle insurance profit declining.
- 05Total inflows increase 15% to 7.8 billion shekels, driven by provident funds and financial savings policies.
- 06Assets under management hit record 456 billion shekels; solvency ratio stands at 180%, well above regulatory requirements.
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