Group at a Glance

Building a Solid Business Foundation
in Japan and Overseas

figure : Group at a Glance

Three Growth Engines

The business foundation in Japan and overseas is underpinned by a robust financial base, talent and know-how, and strong brand.

Domestic Life Insurance Business

Three-brand structure in Japan
to accommodate diversification in customer needs

  • Market share Top class in the domestic market
  • Over-the-counter market share No.1
  • Third-sector product market share No.1

Overseas Life Insurance Business

Business operations in six countries striking a balance
between growth and stability

  • U.S.A. acquisition transactions 56acquisitions(Protective)
  • Australian market share No.1(TAL)
  • Vietnamese market share No.3(Dai-ichi Life Vietnam)

Asset Management Business

Business operations in Japan, the U.S.A., and Europe
with two companies operating in Japan and overseas

  • Total assets under management No.1 in Japan and Asia region(Asset Management One)
  • Total assets under management Over ¥10 trillion each in the U.S. and European markets(Janus Henderson)

Significant Progress in Global Business Diversification

  • Number of Group Employees

    graph : Number of Group Employees

  • Group Adjusted Profit

    graph : Group Adjusted Profit

  • Consolidated Premium and Other Income

    graph : Consolidated Premium and Other Income
  • Japan
  • Overseas

Financial Position

Sufficient and Sound Financial Position to Support Our Growth and Achievements

  • Top-Line Indicators

    Annualized Net Premium from Policies In force
     

    3,671.1billion yen

    graph: Annualized Net Premium from Policies In force

  • Profit Indicators

    Net Income Attributable to Shareholders of Parent Company /
    Group Adjusted Profit*1

    363.9billion yen

    graph: Net Income Attributable to Shareholders of Parent Company / Group Adjusted Profit

Corporate Value Indicators

  • Group European Embedded Value (EEV)

    6,094.1billion yen

    graph : Group European Embedded Value (EEV)

  • Total Shareholder Payout*2/ Total Payout Ratio*3

    97.4billion yen

    graph : Total Shareholder Payout / Total Payout Ratio

  • Financial Soundness Indicators

    Economic Solvency Ratio
    170%
    Consolidated Solvency Margin Ratio
    838.3%

    Capital Efficiency Indicators

    RoEV (Average Since Demutualization)
    11.5%

  • Rating Information*4

    • Rating and
      Investment Information (R&I)

      A+Insurance Claims Paying Ability

    • Japan Credit
      Rating Agency (JCR)

      A+Ability to Pay Insurance Claims

    • Standard & Poor's (S&P)

      A+Insurer Financial Strength Rating

    • Fitch Ratings (Fitch)

      A+Insurer Financial Strength Rating

  • *1 An indicator of the Company representing the source for shareholder returns. Please see page 77 for further details.
  • *2 97.4 billion yen for fiscal 2017 includes the upper limit of the Company's stock repurchase amount of 39.0 billion yen resolved on May 15, 2018.
  • *3 Total payout ratio was based on consolidated adjusted net income until fiscal 2015, and Group adjusted profit from fiscal 2016.
  • *4 Rating for Dai-ichi Life (as of July 31, 2018). The ratings represent the opinions of the rating agencies, and do not guarantee the payment of insurance benefits, etc. The ratings may change at the discretion of the rating agencies.

Talent and Know-how

Diverse Human Capital, High Expertise,
and Extensive Experience Supporting Transformation and Growth

  • Group Employees

    Approx. 70,000
    in7countries

  • Participants in Global Communication Program

    Approx. 2,100* employees
    * Cumulative total for the most recent five years

  • MDRT* Members

    Japan189 persons
    Overseas257 persons

* Formed in 1927, Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) is a global, independent association of more than 66,000 of the world's leading life insurance and financial services professionals from more than 500 companies in 71 nations and territories. MDRT members demonstrate exceptional professional knowledge, strict ethical standards, and outstanding client service. MDRT membership is recognized internationally as the standard of excellence in the life insurance and financial services business.

Advanced Operational and IT Know-how
to Drive Innovation

Strong Brand

Developed into a Well-known Brand
through a Long History of over a Century

  • Dai-ichi Life 1902-
  • Protective 1907-
  • TAL 1869-

Various relationships with customers around the world

Strong Customer Base

  • Japan

    No. of policies in force

    Approx.
    15.1 million

  •  

    Corporate customers

    Approx.
    150 thousand companies

  • U.S.A.

    No. of policies
    in force

    Approx.
    8.3 million

  • Vietnam

    No. of policies
    in force

    Approx.
    72 ten thousand

  • Australia

    No. of
    customers

    Almost
    4 million

  • One of the Largest
    Sales Forces in Japan

    No. of sales representatives:

    44,626

  • Diverse Sales Channels

    • Total Life Plan Designers
    • Independent Agents
    • Individual Insurance Agents
    • Independent Insurance Agents
    • Wholesale
    • Independent Advisors
    • Securities Companies and Banks
    • Direct Sales