15. PROVISIONS AND CONTINGENCIES
A provision is recognised when an enterprise has a present obligation as a result of past event and it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, in respect of which a reliable estimate can be made. Provisions are not discounted to their present value and are determined based on best estimate required to settle the obligation at the balance sheet date. These are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates.
Contingent Losses arising from claims other than insurance claims under policies, litigation, assessment, fines, penalties, etc. are recorded as a disclosure made when there is a possible obligation, but probably will not require an outflow of resources.
When there is a possible obligation or a present obligation in respect of which the likelihood of outflow of resources is remote or cannot be ascertained, no provision or disclosure is made.
Contingent asset are neither recognised nor disclosed in the financial statements.
16. CATASTROPHE RESERVE
Catastrophe Reserve is created by appropriation of 10 % of Operating profits of Revenue Accounts in respect of Fire, Marine and Miscellaneous business. This reserve forms part of Policyholders' Funds and is reflected in Schedule 6-Reserves & Surplus, of the balance sheet as per IRDAI format.
II. NOTES FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Preparation of Financial Statements and Auditors' Report of Insurance Companies) Regulations, 2002 have been adopted for presentation of the accounts.
> INVESTMENTS
1. (a) Out of Investment held in Shares, Debentures & Venture Capital Fund of the value of ' 792,308,039 thousands (Previous
Year ' 636,637,689 thousands) no confirmations or other documentary evidence was available regarding actual custody for
(i) Investments in debenture of 16 Scrip of the value as per Books amounting ' 6,589 thousands (Previous year ' 6,589 thousands), (The Corporation has fully provided for these amounts in earlier years)
(ii) Investments in Preference shares of five Scrip of the value as per Books amounting ' 0.004 thousands (Previous year ' 0.004 thousands) (Four Scrip Written down to ', 1/- and One Scrip Written Down to Zero in earlier years)
(b) The Investments actually held by the Custodian of the Corporation is in excess of the number held as per the books of the Corporation.
(i) A bond having value as per Books of Accounts amounting to '1,300 thousands (previous year ? 1,300 thousands)
(ii) One Preference Shares having value as per Books of Accounts of ? 0.001 thousands (previous year ? 0.001 thousands) (One Scrip Written down to ? 1 in the Previous Year)
(c) During the year there were receipts of Excess Dividends of ' 1,360 thousands (Previous Year ' 158 thousands), Excess Profits ' NIL (Previous Year ' NIL) and Excess Interests ' NIL (Previous Year ' NIL). The excess dividend balance as on 31.3.2024 amounts to ' 2,795 thousands (Previous Year ' 1,436 thousands). The interest received on the excess Bonds / Debentures and profit on excess equity / debentures as on 31st March 2024 amounts to ' NIL (Previous Year ' NIL) & ' NIL (Previous Year ' NIL). This excess dividend is shown as Liability.
2. (a) Provision includes provision for standard assets @ 0.40% as per IRDAI-Prudential norms for Income recognition, Asset
Classification and provisioning and other related methods in respect of debt portfolio amounting to ' 741,375 thousands (Previous Year ' 592,243 thousands).
(b) During the year, the Corporation has not undertaken under CDR (Corporate Debt Restructuring) System, any case of restructuring of corporate debt/loan. (Previous Year NIL)
(c) The Corporation has considered latest available NAV for the provisioning of units of venture capital. The details of latest available NAV considered are as follows:
5. There is no difference between title of ownership in respect of CGS/SGS/ bonds/debentures etc. available in physical/demat format vis-a-vis shown in books of accounts except for the differences pointed out in Point No 1.
6. As at 31st March 2024, all the assets of the Corporation in and outside India are free from encumbrances except for:
(a) The Government of India Stock, 8.24% 2027 for ? 78,500 thousand, 8.60% 2028 for ? 2,000 thousands, 6.19 % 2034 for ? 50,000 thousands, 7.54 % 2036 for ? 200,000 thousands, 7.10 % 2029 for ? 100,000 thousands, 7.41 % 2036 for ? 100,000 thousands, 7.26 % 2032 for ? 100,000 thousands, 7.18 % 2037 for ? 400,000 thousands, total amounting to ? 1,030,500 thousands (Previous year total amounting to ? 630,500 thousands) and cash deposit of ? 8,600 thousands (Previous year 8,600 thousands) with Clearing Corporation of India Limited as deposit towards Settlement Guarantee Fund.
Out of the Cash Deposit, ' 1,500 thousands is maintained as Cash collateral Deposit towards Triparty Repo Default fund (Previous year total amounting to ' 1,500 thousands) and ' 800 thousands towards Securities Default fund (Previous year total amounting to ' 800 thousands).
(b) (i) In view of margin requirements as recommended by SEBI vide Circular dated 19/03/2008, Corporation has assigned
a Government of India security 7.10% 2029 amounting to ? 400,000 thousands (Previous year Government of India security 6.30% 2023 amounting to ? 300,000 thousands and 7.10% 2029 amounting to ? 400,000 thousands total amounting to ? 700,000 thousands) as Pledge towards Margins in cash segments. This Pledge covers margin obligations arising out of trades done in NSE & BSE.
(b) (ii) Margin FDR of ' 500 thousands (Previous year '500 thousands) against Bank Guarantee to Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) to undertake development activities at plot bearing CTS.NO.1606OF Fort Division measuring 1844.40 sq. meter.
(c) GIC Re got registered as an Admitted Reinsurer in Brazil in April 2020. As a prerequisite of being recognised as an Admitted Reinsurer, GIC Re had opened a Representative Office in Brazil and also opened a bank account with BNP Paribas Brazil and a deposit of USD 5000 Thousands was being maintained therein since then.
However, following some regulatory changes in Brazil, the Admitted Reinsurers in Brazil soon lost any substantial advantage vis-a-vis Occasional Reinsurers, while the administrative & compliance requirements, and therefore costs, of being an Admitted Reinsurer were higher.
In view of the same, a decision was taken by GIC Re to revert to the status of Occasional Reinsurer and following various procedural requirements, SUSEP, the Brazilian regulator, in October 2023, has converted our status back to Occasional Reinsurer. Following this development, to maintain the said foreign currency account in Brazil and to have the Representative Office in Brazil no longer remain regulatory requirements. Consequently, the bank account with BNP Paribas Brazil has been closed and USD 5,000 thousands has been transferred back to the Corporation's account in India. The process of closure of the Representative Office in Brazil is underway.
(d) Margin FDR held by Bank for issue as LC/BG of ' 76,777,854 thousands (Previous year ' 94,547,286 thousands).
7. The Commitments made and outstanding for Loans, Investments and Fixed Assets (if any) as at 31st March 2024 are ' 62,568 thousands (Previous year ' 113,675 thousands).
8. Value of contracts in relation to investments, for
a) Purchases, where deliveries are due and pending ' NIL (Previous year ' NIL).
b) Sales, where payments are overdue ' NIL (Previous year ' NIL).
9. The Book Value of Investments valued on Fair Value basis is Equity ' 131,108,361 thousands (Previous year ' 124,368,329 thousands) & Mutual Funds ' 10,700,171 thousands (Previous year ' 7,751,454 thousands). For some Actively traded shares falling under "Fair value Depreciation" category, an amount of ' 6,698,961 thousands (Previous Year ' 15,437,414 thousands) is considered under "Provision for Diminution of Listed equity shares" category.
10. The basis of amortization of debt securities is as stated in Significant Accounting Policy No.9.14.
11. The Corporation does not hold any properties for investment purposes.
12. Provisions regarding unrealized gains/losses have been stated in the Significant Accounting Policy No. 9.7.
13. ' 1,088 thousands (Previous Year '1,088 thousands) is placed in a Liquidation fund for GIC AMC. This is to be retained till 31.12.2024.
14. Interest, Dividend and Rent income is net of Investment expenses of '55,280 thousands (previous year ' 59,732 thousands).
15. A Provision has been made for ' 13,712,313 thousands (Previous year '15,387,536 thousands) towards Non-Performing Assets (Other than Standard Assets). Therefore, there is reversal of provision accounted during the year is ' 1,675,223 thousands (Previous year reversal of provision is ' 648,704 thousands).
16. During the Financial year 2021-22 the Corporation has made changes in significant accounting policies with respect to impairment loss (i.e., other than temporary diminution in value) in accordance with the applicable provisioning of diminution in value of equity as per clause 2.8 of IRDAI Master Circular on Preparation of Financial Statements General Insurance Business, October 2012 resulting into valuation of equity shares at market price on balance sheet date.
However due to valuation changes, during the year, a sum of ' 8,738,453 thousands (Previous Year ' 357,465 thousands as expenses) has been recognized as income in the profit and loss account resulting in increase in profit to the extent of ' 8,738,453 thousands (Previous Year ' 357,465 thousands as an expense).
In absence of the required field under Revenue Account as per format advised by IRDAI, apportionment of ' 8,738,453 thousands as income (Previous Year ' 357,465 thousands as expenses) between profit & loss and revenue account has not been done. Out of ' 8,738,453 thousands (Previous Year ' 357,465 thousands as an expense), an amount of ' 6,079,217 thousands (Previous
Year ' 253,764 thousands) pertain to Revenue account (policyholder's fund) and ' 2,659,236 thousands (Previous Year ' 103,701 thousands) pertains to Profit & loss account (Shareholder's fund).
Reinsurance
17. Underwriting of Direct business stopped from 1st April 2001. Figures included in Revenue Accounts Pertaining to direct business (if any) are on account of run-off business. Run-off liabilities are sufficiently provided for based on advice received.
18. Premiums, less reinsurance, written from business during the financial year 2023-24 in India are: ' 233,892,827 thousands (Previous year ' 232,947,051 thousands) and outside India are ' 105,665,120 thousands (Previous year ' 103,497,226 thousands).
19. Incremental Provision in URR, for 31.3.2024, in respect of long-term Facultative Policies. - NIL (Previous year ' 379,557 Thousands). Estimation policy has been changed and corporation does not provide for additional URR.
20. Claims less reinsurance during the financial year 2023-24 paid in India are:
' 159,523,697 thousands (Previous year ' 175,863,074 thousands) and outside India are ' 107,250,196 thousands (Previous year ' 88,800,715 thousands).
21. Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting as per Accounting Standard -17 "Segment Reporting" of ICAI, has been complied with as required by IRDAI (Preparation of Financial Statements and Auditor's Report of Insurance Companies) Regulations, 2002.
Line of Business wise Segment Revenue Reporting for the year ended 31.03.2024
23. The Corporation being a reinsurance company does not settle claims directly with the insured. The companies after settling the claims with their insured would recover the claims from the Corporation as per the reinsurance obligations. Such recoveries are settled with the companies through periodical account statements. Claims settled and remaining unpaid for a period of more than six months as on 31.03.2024 ' NIL (Previous Year NIL).
24. (a) Corporation has put in place system of continuous reconciliation and monitoring of balances and reserve deposits on an
ongoing basis with persons/bodies carrying on insurance/reinsurance business. The Corporation has provided a cumulative provision of ' 1 1,130,137 thousands (Previous year ' 11,306,742 thousands) for doubtful receivables.
(b) The balances of amount due to/from and the deposits kept with other persons/bodies carrying on insurance business are subject to confirmation/reconciliation. The Company has initiated a detailed process to match confirmations with the books and balance confirmations are marked for majority of the balances. Adjustments, if any for unconfirmed balances will be accounted for on receipt /confirmation/reconciliation of the same after due examination.
(c) The Corporation has also provided a provision on doubtful debts on sundry debtors outstanding for more than 1 year as on 31.03.2024 amounting to ' 24,450 thousands (Previous year ' 13,066 thousands.).
(d) Total assets pertaining to foreign business is ? 213,428,882 Thousands (Previous year ? 219,035,157 thousands) and Total Liabilities pertaining to foreign business is ? 371,485,783 Thousands(Previous year ? 369,990,848 thousands).
(e) Total amount receivable and payable in Foreign Currency and their corresponding INR as on 31.03.2024.
The company has no forward contact against the foreign exposure. To limit the risks of adverse exchange rate movement, GIC maintains 3 major currency (Euro, USD & GBP) bank accounts in London. All settlement takes place through these bank accounts. All foreign currency receipts and payments to be done through these bank accounts. Payment related to Euro, USD & GBP done through respective currency bank accounts. For Other currencies, mostly settlement happen through USD Bank accounts. Thus liabilities and bank balances are maintain in same currency. Amount in Foreign Currency to be transferred only if there is shortage of funds in overseas bank for regular payments which is rare case.FDs placed with Foreign branches are for less than 90 days.
25. Creation of a CAT reserve is an accepted method to handle future volatility in claims, and to introduce a factor of stability in the financial results. The reserve can make a significant contribution to reducing financial vulnerability in future. This reserve is broadly intended to be utilised towards meeting large catastrophe losses against the insurance policies in force.
27. Life Reinsurance Business:
During the year, the Corporation has made a provision of ' 4,587,754 thousands (Previous Year made provision of ' 3,222,238 thousands) towards net unexpired premium reserve for life business as determined by Life Appointed Actuary, as per IRDAI guidelines.
28. The estimate of claims Incurred but Not Reported [IBNR] claims have been certified by the Company's Appointed Actuary. The Appointed Actuary has certified to the Company that the assumptions used for such are appropriate and are in accordance with the requirements of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India [IRDAI] and Institute of Actuaries of India in concurrence with IRDAI.
The IBNR provision for Life Re business is certified by the Appointed Actuary - Life Re. The IBNR has been calculated using triangulation method for domestic business (except for non-proportional business) and for Overseas Group Credit Business.
For all other overseas business (proportional and non-proportional) and domestic non-proportional business, delay days method has been used
29. (a) The details on account of revaluation included in the net Outstanding Loss Reserves (OSLR) at the end of the year
are as under.
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the profit or loss after tax for the year attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equities shares outstanding during the year. For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the profit or loss after tax for the year attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares which could have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares.
Potential equity shares are deemed to be dilutive only if their conversion to equity shares would decrease the net profit per share from continuing ordinary operations. Potential dilutive equity shares are deemed to be converted as at the beginning of the period unless they have been issued at a later date. The dilutive potential equity shares are adjusted for the proceeds receivable had the shares been actually issued at fair value. Dilutive potential equity shares are determined independently for each period presented.
The face value of equity share is consolidated from ' 1 to ' 5 per share. Accordingly, the Earning Per Share, Book Value per share and Dividend per share is based on the face value of ' 5 per share. During the Year ended 31.03.2019, the Corporation has issued bonus shares in the ratio of 1:1. Accordingly the Earning Per Share, Book Value per share and Dividend per share is based on the increased number of shares.
42. The Corporation's office premises are obtained on operating lease and are renewable / cancellable at mutual consent. There are no restrictions imposed by lease agreements. Lease terms are based on individual agreements. Significant leasing agreements are in respect of operating lease for premises. Aggregate lease rentals amounting to ' 34,841 thousands (Previous year ' 25,749 thousands) are expected to be paid under operating lease in less 12 months from 31st March 2024.
As per AS-19 related to Lease, GIC Re is not required make any disclosure under AS-19.
43. Taxation
Disclosures as per Accounting Standard - 22 "Accounting for Taxes on Income":
(a) Deferred Tax assets are recognized if there is a reasonable certainty that they will be realized and are reviewed for the appropriateness of their respective carrying values at each balance sheet date.
46. Contingent Liabilities:
(a) Partly Paid-up investments' 62,568 thousands (Previous year ? 113,675 thousands)
(b) Underwriting commitments outstanding ' NIL (Previous year NIL)
(c) Claims, other than those under policies not acknowledged as debts ' 6,186 thousands (Previous year ' 6,186 thousands)
(d) Guarantees / LC given by or on behalf of the Corporation ' 3,583,851 (Previous year ' 93,800,807 thousands)
The corporation has provided Letter of Credit/ Bank Guarantee amounting to ? 76,521,157 thousands against 100% Margin in form of Term deposits with banks, towards outstanding losses, unearned premium reserve, balances payable etc., to various business partners towards various treaties. During the year the Corporation has provided for all liabilities in respect of Letter of Credit/ Bank Guarantee in its books amounting to ? 72,937,306 therefore, this amount has not been shown as Contingent Liabilities.
(e) Statutory demand / liabilities in dispute - Income-tax demands disputed, not provided for ' 224,909,191 thousands (Previous year ' 86,918,929 thousands).
> GENERAL
48. The Corporation generally makes payments to its creditors within a period of 45 days as stipulated in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Act 2006. The Corporation has identified Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises as defined in above referred act. The Corporation has neither received any claims for interest nor provided any interest payable to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises as required by aforesaid act.
49. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):
As per Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, General Insurance Corporation of India was required to spend an amount of '798,795 thousand for the financial year 2023-24 towards Corporate Social Responsibility. During the financial year 2023-24, an amount of '161,037 thousand has been spent. The projects are in different stages of implementation. The total unspent amount as on 31.03.2024 is ' 637,758 thousand pertaining to on-going projects. This unspent amount has been transferred to a separate bank account to be utilized in the next three financial years.
50. Regarding the collection of shortfall premium, the recovery from the concerned broker stands at USD 391,131 (' 32,600 thousands at current rate of exchange) as on 31.03.2024 (Previous year USD 391,131 (' 32,104 thousands at rate of exchange as on 31.03.2023). Previous year outstanding premium recovery as on 31.03.2023 is USD 121,835.15 (' 10,154 thousands at rate of exchange as on 31.03.2024).
(ROE 1 USD = 83.35 INR)
51. There are no Material Changes and Commitments Affecting the Financial Position of The Company (Including branches) occurring after the Balance sheet data (Previous Year Nil).
52. GIC Re Dubai branch continues to be in run-off operations since July 2021 and is presently servicing the accounting and claims of contracts underwritten in previous years prior to run-off. The business previously underwritten by Dubai branch is now being handled by GIFT City branch in India. Application for portfolio transfer of the open balances of Dubai branch to Gift City branch and eventual de-registration of Dubai branch has been filed with the UAE regulator and correspondence in this regard is in progress.
53. During the previous financial year 2022-23, the rating provided by M/s AM Best for Financial Strength Rating (FSR) was 'B (Good)' and Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (ICR) was 'bbb (Good)' with 'Stable' outlook for FSR and 'Negative' outlook for Long-Term ICR. During the current financial year 2023-24, the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of 'B (Good)' and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (ICR) of 'bbb (Good)' were reaffirmed and the outlook of both the FSR and ICR were revised to 'Positive'. Also, a NSR (National scale rating) of aaa.IN (Exceptional) with outlook as 'Stable' was assigned.
54. As per the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Preparation of Financial Statements and Auditors Report of Insurance Companies) Regulations, 2002 the corporation is required to prepare Receipts and Payment Accounts in accordance with the Direct Method prescribed in AS -3 "Cash Flow Statement" issued by the ICAI. However, the Corporation has prepared Receipts and Payment Accounts (Cash flow statement) in accordance with Indirect Method due to process followed of Net Settlement in Reinsurance business.
55. Tax liabilities in respect of foreign operation, if any, is accounted on actual basis.
56. IRDAI had issued circular on methodology for accounting of premium on June 15, 2022, and the same is applicable from the current financial year (2023-24). Pursuant to this the corporation has revised the method of accruing premium for treaties where statement of accounts are not received from ceding companies and the same was implemented effective from Quarter Ending 30.06.2023. The method of accrual was earlier based on proportionate estimate premium for cumulative period which is now changed to accrual of premium for last quarter only. The comparative figure for estimate versus actual will be available from next financial year.
57. The corporation has not invested policyholder's funds outside India in compliance of section 27E of Insurance Act 1938.
58. The summary of the financial statements of the Corporation for the last five years is as per Annexure I.
59. The Accounting Ratios of the Corporation are stated in Annexure II.
60. Figures relating to the previous year have not been regrouped / rearranged.
As per our report of even date
For K A S G & CO For MEHRA GOEL & Co N. Ramaswamy
Chartered Accountants Chartered Accountants Chairman and Managing Director
Firm Regn No. 002228C Firm Regn No. 000517N DIN 10337640
CA Bharat Goel CA Vaibhav Jain T. Sivakumar V. Balkrishna
Partner Partner Director CFO
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Suresh Savaliya
Mumbai Company Secretary
Dated: 28.05.2024 Membership Number A15545
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