United Overseas Insurance Limited (UOI) posted a net profit of S$32.3 million for the year ended 31 Dec 2025, up 8 per cent year-on-year, lifted by higher non-underwriting income and a tax refund that offset weaker underwriting performance.

Earnings per share rose to 52.81 cents from 48.74 cents a year earlier. The board recommended a one-tier, tax-exempt final dividend of 19.5 cents per share, payable on 22 May 2026 to shareholders on record after the books close at 5 p.m. on 12 May 2026. Including the interim payout of 7.0 cents already paid in August, total dividends for FY2025 amount to 26.5 cents per share, up from 23.0 cents in FY2024. The proposed final dividend represents a cash distribution of about S$11.9 million.

Insurance revenue came in at S$115.4 million, a 2 per cent increase on the previous year, fuelled by growth in retail and reinsurance lines. However, insurance service expenses climbed 15 per cent to S$73.4 million on higher claims and transformation-related costs, cutting the insurance service result by 21 per cent to S$15.8 million. Non-underwriting income mitigated part of this impact, advancing 15 per cent to S$16.6 million on stronger dividend receipts and fair-value gains.

By segment, the Singapore Insurance Fund contributed S$19.9 million in pre-tax profit, the Offshore Insurance Fund S$3.9 million, and the Shareholders’ Fund S$8.0 million. Despite the 6 per cent slip in group pre-tax earnings to S$31.9 million, the effective tax credit of S$0.4 million—reflecting an adjustment of prior assessments—pushed net profit higher on a YoY basis.

Headwinds during the year included an uptick in incurred claims, particularly in commercial lines, and investment property fair-value losses of S$0.9 million. Reinsurance costs fell, aided by higher claim recoveries and increased net retention, partially easing underwriting pressure.

Looking ahead, UOI said economic growth across its core ASEAN markets, rising insurance penetration among middle-income consumers and ongoing digital adoption present “significant growth opportunities.” The insurer intends to deepen collaboration with anchor shareholder United Overseas Bank across the region, expand scalable digital distribution channels and continue investing in technology and talent to support long-term growth.