Ayalon Insurance reveals reports: Dividend distribution to shareholders
Ayalon Insurance reports that total profit in the second quarter amounted to approximately 135.9 million shekels, and profit in the first half increased by 8.2% to 217.4 million shekels. The company's board of directors announced a dividend distribution of 50 million shekels.
Ayalon Insurance published its financial results on Thursday for the second quarter and the first half of 2026. During the second quarter, total profit amounted to approximately 135.9 million shekels, compared to 144.3 million shekels in the corresponding quarter last year. Profit from core operations in the second quarter reached approximately 190 million shekels, a 10% increase compared to 172 million shekels in the same period last year. Total insurance premiums for the quarter stood at approximately 1.04 billion shekels, compared to 1.21 billion shekels in the corresponding quarter.
In the first half of 2026, total profit increased by approximately 8.2% to approximately 217 million shekels, compared to 201 million shekels in the same period last year. Profit from core operations for the first half amounted to approximately 312 million shekels, an 18% increase compared to 266 million shekels in the first half of last year. The company's solvency ratio as of March 31, 2026, stands at 150%, compared to 137% on December 31, 2025. On August 20, 2026, the board of directors announced an additional interim dividend distribution of 50 million shekels.
For the first half of 2026, total insurance premiums amounted to approximately 2.59 billion shekels, a decrease of 4.7% compared to 2.72 billion shekels in the same period last year.
Operating results by segment:
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In the general insurance sector, the company recorded a total profit of approximately 101.9 million shekels in the second quarter (150.6 million shekels last year). For the first half of 2026, the sector recorded a total profit of approximately 166.5 million shekels compared to 210.4 million shekels last year.
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In the health insurance sector, the company recorded a total profit of approximately 24.8 million shekels in the second quarter (24.3 million shekels last year). For the first half of 2026, the sector recorded a total profit of 51.0 million shekels compared to 62.1 million shekels last year.
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In the life insurance and long-term savings sector, the company recorded a total profit of approximately 45.2 million shekels in the second quarter (29.0 million shekels last year). For the first half of 2026, the sector recorded a total profit of 50.0 million shekels compared to 30.6 million shekels in the same period last year.
As of June 30, 2026, Ayalon Insurance manages assets totaling approximately 19.3 billion shekels. The company's equity amounted to approximately 1.79 billion shekels, compared to 1.52 billion shekels at the end of 2025.
