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BB Seguridade Participacoes SA (BBSEY) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Growth ...

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  • Net Income (9 months): BRL6.4 billion, growth of 9.7% year on year.

  • Managerial Net Income: BRL6 billion, growth of 5.7%.

  • Insurance Premiums Written (9 months): BRL13.2 billion, growth of 1%.

  • Retained Premiums: BRL11.4 billion, growth of 8%.

  • Loss Ratio: Reduced by 3 percentage points to 25%.

  • Pension Reserves: BRL422 billion, growth of 11% year on year.

  • Net Inflows (Pension): BRL7.9 billion.

  • Premium Bonds Collected: BRL4.9 billion, growth of 4%.

  • Brokerage Revenue: BRL4.1 million, growth of 11%.

  • Net Income (Q3): BRL2.3 billion, growth of 10% year on year.

  • Financial Result Decrease: 16% year on year, 19% year-to-date.

  • Net Investment Income Drop: 18% year on year, 10% year-to-date.

  • Premiums Written (Q3): Decrease of 5% year on year.

  • Net Income Growth (Year-to-date): 9%.

  • Guidance Adjustment (Premiums Written): Revised from 8-13% to 0-3% growth.

Release Date: November 05, 2024

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

  • BB Seguridade Participacoes SA (BBSEY) reported a net income of BRL6.4 billion for the last nine months, reflecting a growth of 9.7% year-on-year.

  • The company achieved a record high in managerial net income, growing by 5.7% to BRL6 billion.

  • Retained premiums grew by 8%, indicating strong performance in more profitable insurance segments such as credit life and crop insurance.

  • The loss ratio decreased by 3 percentage points, maintaining historically low levels at 25%.

  • The company invested BRL368 million in digital transformation and analytical maturity over the last nine months, enhancing operational efficiency.

Negative Points

  • Premiums written only grew by 1% year-to-date, which is below the expected range of 8-13%, leading to a revised guidance of 0-3% growth.

  • The financial result decreased by 16% year-on-year and 19% year-to-date, impacting overall profitability.

  • The net investment income dropped by 18% year-on-year due to the compression of financial margins.

  • Crop insurance premiums were reduced by 32% year-on-year in the third quarter, affecting overall premium growth.

  • The average management fee for pension funds decreased due to a higher concentration in more conservative vehicles, impacting revenue growth.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Can you provide insights on the growth potential for life and credit life insurance over the next 12 to 18 months? A: Andre Borba, CEO: The penetration of life insurance is still low in Brazil, at about half a percent of GDP compared to 2% in other emerging markets, indicating significant growth potential. For credit life insurance, 80% of premiums are with individuals, primarily from payroll loans. We see room for growth in life insurance through low-cost products and exploring new niches, such as life insurance with an accumulation factor.