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Bangkok Insurance <strong>aim</strong>s <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>most</strong><br />

<strong>preferred</strong> <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong> <strong><strong>in</strong>surer</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Thailand</strong><br />

ANNUAL REPORT 2009<br />

BANGKOK INSURANCE PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED


Vision<br />

Bangkok Insurance <strong>aim</strong>s <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>most</strong> <strong>preferred</strong><br />

<strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong> <strong><strong>in</strong>surer</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Thailand</strong><br />

<strong>We</strong> will susta<strong>in</strong>ably grow our bus<strong>in</strong>ess through:<br />

- F<strong>in</strong>ancial Soundness<br />

- Diversified Product Ranges<br />

- Cus<strong>to</strong>mer Centricity<br />

With due emphasis on:<br />

- Enterprise-Wide Risk Management<br />

- People and Technology Capabilities<br />

- High Standard of Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility


CONTENTS<br />

VISION 2<br />

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 5<br />

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE ADVISORY BOARD 6<br />

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN 8<br />

THE THAI NON-LIFE INSURANCE INDUSTRY IN 2009 AND OUTLOOK FOR 2010 11<br />

RISK FACTORS 15<br />

MAJOR PROGRESS IN 2009 18<br />

REPORT OF THE COMPANY’S OPERATIONS 21<br />

INVESTMENT INCOME 27<br />

INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES 29<br />

SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY FINANCIAL RESULTS 30<br />

FIVE YEARS REVIEW 31<br />

ADVISORY BOARD 33<br />

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROFILE 34<br />

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE PROFILE 38<br />

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES IN 2009 50<br />

REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE 54<br />

REPORT ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 56<br />

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR 57<br />

BALANCE SHEETS 58<br />

INCOME STATEMENTS 60<br />

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 64<br />

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 68<br />

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 69<br />

THE COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATUS 86<br />

FINANCIAL RATIO 89<br />

RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS 90<br />

SHAREHOLDING IN OTHER COMPANIES 91<br />

ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE 92<br />

THE MANAGEMENT 93<br />

SHAREHOLDINGS STRUCTURE 105<br />

PRINCIPLES OF GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 108<br />

GENERAL INFORMATION 119<br />

LINES OF BUSINESS 122<br />

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F<strong>in</strong>ancial Highlights<br />

2009 2008 Change 2009<br />

For The Year (Baht’000) (Baht’000) % (USD’000)<br />

Premium Written 8,796,683 7,778,619 13.1 264,008<br />

Income on Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g 1,214,011 1,046,336 16.0 36,435<br />

Operat<strong>in</strong>g Expenses 587,448 612,886 (4.2) 17,631<br />

Net Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g Profit 626,563 433,450 44.6 18,805<br />

Net Investment Income 581,727 674,779 (13.8) 17,459<br />

Ga<strong>in</strong> (Loss) on Sale of Securities and Assets 72,353 (21,635) 434.4 2,171<br />

Share of Income from Associated<br />

Accounted for under <strong>the</strong> Equity Method 2,273 2,926 (22.3) 68<br />

Income <strong>be</strong>fore Income Tax 1,282,916 1,089,520 17.8 38,503<br />

Income Tax 343,622 208,196 65.0 10,313<br />

Net Income 939,294 881,324 6.6 28,190<br />

At Year - end<br />

Unearned Premium Reserve 2,990,748 2,508,589 19.2 89,759<br />

Shareholders’ Equity 13,591,389 9,202,580 47.7 407,909<br />

Per Share<br />

(Baht)<br />

Basic Earn<strong>in</strong>gs Per Share 18.53 17.38 6.6 -<br />

Ord<strong>in</strong>ary Share (Shares) 50.7 Million 50.7 Million - -<br />

Dividends 12.00 12.00 - -<br />

S<strong>to</strong>ck Dividends 5.00 - 100.0 -<br />

Dividends and /or S<strong>to</strong>ck Dividends (Full Year) 17.00 12.00 41.7 -<br />

Book Value 268.07 181.51 47.7 -<br />

Market Price (High-Low) 244-186 286-173 - -<br />

Market Price at Year-end 240 176 36.4 -<br />

USD 1 = Baht 33.3197<br />

GBP 1 = Baht 52.9499<br />

EUR 1 = Baht 47.7291<br />

YEN 100 = Baht 36.1780<br />

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN<br />

OF THE ADVISORY BOARD<br />

In <strong>the</strong> previous year, people across <strong>the</strong> world were simultaneously confronted with a large num<strong>be</strong>r of such problems as<br />

social and political crises, severe natural disasters caus<strong>in</strong>g tremendous damages, and violence <strong>in</strong> some regions, coupled with<br />

immense and comprehensive economic recession. Particularly, <strong>the</strong> economic superpowers like <strong>the</strong> United States, <strong>the</strong> European<br />

Union and Japan encountered serious economic recession, caus<strong>in</strong>g myriad fi nancial <strong>in</strong>stitutions <strong>to</strong> go bankrupt, as well as sluggish<br />

consumption and <strong>in</strong>vestment and a high rate of unemployment. An <strong>in</strong>ord<strong>in</strong>ate num<strong>be</strong>r of countries spent an enormous amount of<br />

money <strong>to</strong> step up <strong>the</strong> fi nancial liquidity <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> system, and <strong>to</strong>ok both fi nancial and monetary measures <strong>to</strong> term<strong>in</strong>ate <strong>the</strong> economic<br />

slowdown, for <strong>in</strong>stance, adopt<strong>in</strong>g a policy of ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> unprecedented lowest rate of bank <strong>in</strong>terest, or <strong>the</strong> central banks<br />

unlimitedly pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir money <strong>to</strong> buy debt securities and government bonds, as well as patroniz<strong>in</strong>g such large <strong>in</strong>dustries as mo<strong>to</strong>r,<br />

bank<strong>in</strong>g and <strong>in</strong>surance, etc. This is, of course, improved <strong>the</strong> overall western world’s <strong>in</strong>dustry, which was <strong>the</strong>n no longer adversely<br />

deteriorat<strong>in</strong>g. Similarly, <strong>the</strong> economies of Ch<strong>in</strong>a and India, which are lead<strong>in</strong>g Asian economies, were still expand<strong>in</strong>g. All this comb<strong>in</strong>ed<br />

<strong>to</strong> contribute <strong>to</strong> an improved trend <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> overall global economy <strong>in</strong> late 2009.<br />

Regard<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Thai economy, it had shown positive signs <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> latter half of 2009, which could <strong>be</strong> seen from <strong>the</strong> fi gures<br />

of exports recovery, use of production capacity <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustrial sec<strong>to</strong>r, a <strong>be</strong>tter adjustment of households’ spend<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g<br />

num<strong>be</strong>r of <strong>to</strong>urists, a boom<strong>in</strong>g real estate market for both developers and consumers, and a bolster<strong>in</strong>g up from government projects<br />

<strong>in</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>uously stimulat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> economy. These fac<strong>to</strong>rs were expected <strong>to</strong> have a steady impetus on economic recovery <strong>in</strong> 2010 and<br />

result <strong>in</strong> a higher growth rate. However, such recovery was unstable and <strong>the</strong>re was a variety of risk fac<strong>to</strong>rs that needed constant<br />

vigilance and a close watch due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> fragility of <strong>the</strong> global economic recovery and domestic problems, such as a delay <strong>in</strong><br />

environmental problem solutions <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Map Ta Phut <strong>in</strong>dustrial estate, political unrest <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> South, political <strong>in</strong>stability, etc. These<br />

issues would <strong>in</strong>evitably and signifi cantly affect <strong>in</strong>ves<strong>to</strong>r confi dence and <strong>the</strong> overall growth of <strong>the</strong> Thai economy.<br />

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The year 2009 was, <strong>the</strong>refore, ano<strong>the</strong>r year <strong>in</strong> which all categories of <strong>in</strong>dustries were impacted. The reason for Bangkok<br />

Insurance Public Company Limited’s ability <strong>to</strong> manage with higher turnovers than its target, both for written premiums and profi ts,<br />

was partially its success <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> strategic plann<strong>in</strong>g for <strong>the</strong> generation of an obvious balance <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s bus<strong>in</strong>ess growth, giv<strong>in</strong>g<br />

importance <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> development, promotion and support of its bus<strong>in</strong>ess partners and allies for <strong>the</strong>ir potential and preparedness<br />

for susta<strong>in</strong>able cooperative bus<strong>in</strong>ess transactions with <strong>the</strong> Company. In addition, <strong>the</strong>re was <strong>the</strong> Company’s cont<strong>in</strong>uous human<br />

resources development and service standard elevation.<br />

On <strong>be</strong>half of <strong>the</strong> Chairman of <strong>the</strong> Advisory Board of Bangkok Insurance Public Company Limited, I would like <strong>to</strong> express<br />

my s<strong>in</strong>cere thanks <strong>to</strong> our shareholders, cus<strong>to</strong>mers, bus<strong>in</strong>ess partners, bus<strong>in</strong>ess allies and all parties for <strong>the</strong>ir steady confi dence<br />

and trust <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company, enabl<strong>in</strong>g it <strong>to</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>uously atta<strong>in</strong> growth. F<strong>in</strong>ally, I would also like <strong>to</strong> thank <strong>the</strong> Company’s management<br />

and all our employees, who have performed <strong>the</strong>ir work enthusiastically, strictly attached <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>mer-oriented pr<strong>in</strong>ciple, paid<br />

attention and provided <strong>the</strong> <strong>be</strong>st services <strong>to</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>mers, and str<strong>in</strong>gently conformed <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> government’s regulations and requirements,<br />

all result<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s steady fi nancial growth and tremendous reputation, which are acceptable <strong>to</strong> our cus<strong>to</strong>mers and all<br />

concerned parties throughout.<br />

(Mr. Chatri Sophonpanich)<br />

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN<br />

The year 2009 was <strong>the</strong> year <strong>in</strong> which <strong>Thailand</strong> was confronted with both political and economic problems throughout,<br />

which unavoidably impacted <strong>the</strong> <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance <strong>in</strong>dustry. This could <strong>be</strong> seen from an <strong>in</strong>crease of only 3.4 percent <strong>in</strong> direct<br />

written premiums <strong>in</strong> 2009, <strong>the</strong> lowest growth rate s<strong>in</strong>ce 2000, <strong>the</strong> first-year of positive growth after negative expansion <strong>be</strong>tween<br />

1998 and 1999, which was a critical period for f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>stitutions. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore, mo<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong>surance, hav<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> premium ratio of 60.0<br />

percent of <strong>to</strong>tal direct premium written, witnessed a decreas<strong>in</strong>g growth rate of only 2.0 percent <strong>in</strong> 2009, compared <strong>to</strong> 5.6 percent<br />

<strong>in</strong> 2008. Never<strong>the</strong>less, <strong>the</strong> signal of Thai economic recovery <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> latter half of 2009, coupled with an <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g trend of <strong>to</strong>tal<br />

mo<strong>to</strong>r sales <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>al quarter of 2009, should make a good impact on <strong>the</strong> economy <strong>in</strong> 2010. Although <strong>the</strong>re had <strong>be</strong>en some<br />

negative fac<strong>to</strong>rs, evaluations of various fac<strong>to</strong>rs by a num<strong>be</strong>r of local <strong>in</strong>stitutes anticipated a positive growth rate of 3.0 - 5.0 percent<br />

for <strong>the</strong> Thai economy <strong>in</strong> 2010, compared <strong>to</strong> a negative growth rate of 2.3 percent <strong>in</strong> 2009.<br />

For <strong>the</strong> <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance <strong>in</strong>dustry, <strong>the</strong> year 2009 witnessed a significant change s<strong>in</strong>ce it was <strong>the</strong> first year <strong>in</strong> which <strong>the</strong><br />

Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) started <strong>to</strong> implement <strong>the</strong> premium collection criteria for mo<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong>surance called “Cash Before<br />

Cover”. This <strong>in</strong>evitably caused <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance companies <strong>to</strong> modify <strong>the</strong>ir work performance approach so that it conformed <strong>to</strong><br />

OIC’s declarations, which was good for <strong>the</strong> whole system of <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance <strong>in</strong>dustry s<strong>in</strong>ce <strong>the</strong> companies’ cus<strong>to</strong>mers, agents<br />

and brokers would have <strong>to</strong> pay <strong>the</strong>ir premium earlier. As a consequence, <strong>the</strong> <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance <strong>in</strong>dustry’s rate of premiums due<br />

and uncollected had significantly dim<strong>in</strong>ished, particularly <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance companies hav<strong>in</strong>g a high ratio of mo<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong>surance<br />

premium, mak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir f<strong>in</strong>ancial liquidity obviously <strong>be</strong>tter.<br />

The Company’s <strong>to</strong>tal written premium for 2009 was quite satisfac<strong>to</strong>ry, stand<strong>in</strong>g at Baht 8,796.7 million, an <strong>in</strong>crease of<br />

13.1 percent, with earn<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>be</strong>fore tax of Baht 1,282.9 million, a rise of 17.8 percent. The amount consisted of 48.8 percent from<br />

underwrit<strong>in</strong>g and 51.2 percent from <strong>in</strong>vestment. Our underwrit<strong>in</strong>g net profit rose by 6.6 percent <strong>to</strong> Baht 939.3 million, or earn<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

per share of Baht 18.53, compared <strong>to</strong> Baht 17.38 <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> previous year.<br />

Such success resulted from <strong>the</strong> Company’s efficient management, carefully formulated underwrit<strong>in</strong>g policy flexible <strong>to</strong><br />

situations, risk management policies cover<strong>in</strong>g important fac<strong>to</strong>rs, appropriate operat<strong>in</strong>g costs management, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g issue of new<br />

products <strong>to</strong> stimulate personal cus<strong>to</strong>mer markets such as <strong>the</strong> Comprehensive Mo<strong>to</strong>r Insurance policy Comprehensive Value<br />

Package and <strong>the</strong> Value Packages, or 4 - Classic Diseases Package and a Salary Man Package. This was carried out <strong>in</strong> parallel<br />

with constant brand development, mak<strong>in</strong>g it possible for <strong>the</strong> Company <strong>to</strong> expand its personal cus<strong>to</strong>mer base by over 30.0 percent,<br />

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In addition, <strong>the</strong> Company was still able <strong>to</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> its f<strong>in</strong>ancial reliability rank<strong>in</strong>g from <strong>the</strong> Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Institution,<br />

with <strong>the</strong> score of A- (Negative), which was considered a good level and a trend of stable credit rat<strong>in</strong>g as usual. Similarly, based on<br />

<strong>the</strong> consequence of evaluations of a survey of Thai listed companies’ good corporate governance, conducted by <strong>the</strong> Thai<br />

Companies’ Board Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Promotion Association (IOD) <strong>in</strong> 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company was ranked <strong>in</strong> an excellent group.<br />

Regard<strong>in</strong>g social activities, <strong>the</strong> Company cont<strong>in</strong>ued <strong>to</strong> give <strong>the</strong>se importance by constantly carry<strong>in</strong>g on its established<br />

projects, for <strong>in</strong>stance, those on public health, education, arts and culture, and vocational promotion for communities. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore,<br />

<strong>the</strong> Company made f<strong>in</strong>ancial contributions <strong>in</strong> support of o<strong>the</strong>r projects <strong>be</strong>neficial <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> public and impoverished people. F<strong>in</strong>ally,<br />

it <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>gly gave support <strong>to</strong> seasonal activities for communities.<br />

The Company’s significant change was <strong>the</strong> appo<strong>in</strong>tment of Mr. Panus Thiravanitkul as <strong>the</strong> Company’s President,<br />

effective from January 1, 2010. The new President has worked with <strong>the</strong> Company <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> underwrit<strong>in</strong>g l<strong>in</strong>e for over 30 years. I am<br />

thus confident that he will <strong>be</strong> able <strong>to</strong> carry on <strong>the</strong> Company’s policies and lead it <strong>to</strong> prosperity and advancement, as well as<br />

atta<strong>in</strong>ment of its goals.<br />

On <strong>be</strong>half of <strong>the</strong> Chairman of <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs, I would like <strong>to</strong> take this opportunity <strong>to</strong> thank all our cus<strong>to</strong>mers,<br />

partners, shareholders, bus<strong>in</strong>ess allies and all parties concerned for <strong>the</strong>ir support <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company, enabl<strong>in</strong>g it <strong>to</strong> atta<strong>in</strong> great<br />

success. F<strong>in</strong>ally, I s<strong>in</strong>cerely ask <strong>the</strong> Company’s President, Management and all employees <strong>to</strong> cooperate as well as create quality<br />

services and a wide variety of products appeal<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>mers’ demands, apart from perform<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir missions with diligence,<br />

honesty and determ<strong>in</strong>ation, as well as hav<strong>in</strong>g an ability <strong>to</strong> overcome any challeng<strong>in</strong>g obstacles <strong>in</strong> 2010, as <strong>the</strong>y had achieved <strong>in</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> previous year.<br />

(Mr. Chai Sophonpanich)<br />

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THE THAI NON-LIFE INSURANCE<br />

INDUSTRY IN 2009 AND<br />

OUTLOOK FOR 2010<br />

Market<strong>in</strong>g and Competition <strong>in</strong> 2009<br />

In 2009, <strong>the</strong> overall Thai economy experienced a 2.3 percent negative growth rate, which directly impacted <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong>surance <strong>in</strong>dustry growth. A <strong>to</strong>tal direct written premium for <strong>the</strong> entire <strong>in</strong>dustry witnessed only a 3.4 percent growth rate, <strong>the</strong><br />

lowest over <strong>the</strong> past ten years. Mo<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong>surance, hav<strong>in</strong>g a high market share of 60.0 percent, was <strong>the</strong> <strong>most</strong> affected, hav<strong>in</strong>g a<br />

growth rate of only 2.0 percent, compared <strong>to</strong> 5.6 percent <strong>in</strong> 2008. Voluntary mo<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong>surance, <strong>in</strong> particular, grew by 2.1 percent<br />

and 1.8 percent of Compulsory mo<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong>surance, due <strong>to</strong> constant negative growth for <strong>to</strong>tal mo<strong>to</strong>r sales for <strong>the</strong> fourth consecutive year,<br />

with 10.8 percent negative growth <strong>in</strong> 2009. Mo<strong>to</strong>r markets for commercial vehicles had 17.9 percent negative growth (<strong>the</strong> highest<br />

over <strong>the</strong> past four years), while those for personal cars experienced only 1.4 percent growth, compared <strong>to</strong> 33.3 percent <strong>in</strong> 2008<br />

(source: The Mo<strong>to</strong>r Industry Association). This was coupled with <strong>the</strong> fact that cus<strong>to</strong>mers had <strong>be</strong>come <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>gly <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong><br />

buy<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir mo<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong>surance policies at an economical price, such as <strong>the</strong> “3 Plus” and “2 Plus” policies. In 2009, <strong>the</strong> loss ratio<br />

<strong>in</strong>curred by mo<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong>surance slightly <strong>in</strong>creased <strong>to</strong> 57.0 percent, compared <strong>to</strong> 56.3 percent <strong>in</strong> 2008 although many <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong>surance companies gradually raised <strong>the</strong>ir Comprehensive mo<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong>surance premium rate for cars of no more than 2,000 c.c. so<br />

that it was <strong>in</strong> accordance with ris<strong>in</strong>g bus<strong>in</strong>ess costs, both for those of spare parts and labour.<br />

In addition, a num<strong>be</strong>r of companies had issued new products <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> market for personal accident <strong>in</strong>surance and health<br />

<strong>in</strong>surance <strong>in</strong> order <strong>to</strong> stimulate <strong>the</strong>ir sales due <strong>to</strong> a high market demand and higher frequency of accidents and malignant<br />

diseases. Meanwhile, <strong>the</strong>re was a slowdown <strong>in</strong> new <strong>in</strong>vestment projects. Dur<strong>in</strong>g 2009, miscellaneous <strong>in</strong>surance that experienced<br />

over 20.0 percent growth <strong>in</strong>cluded all risks <strong>in</strong>surance, eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>surance, personal accident <strong>in</strong>surance and health <strong>in</strong>surance.<br />

In 2009, Bangkok Insurance Public Company Limited was no different from o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance companies affected by<br />

<strong>the</strong> economic crisis. Never<strong>the</strong>less, it had consistently adopted proactive strategies for personal l<strong>in</strong>e bus<strong>in</strong>ess over <strong>the</strong> past several<br />

years, coupled with cont<strong>in</strong>uously mak<strong>in</strong>g advertisements and public relations campaigns via a myriad of media over <strong>the</strong> past 3-4<br />

years, enabl<strong>in</strong>g consumers <strong>to</strong> know and remem<strong>be</strong>r more about <strong>the</strong> Company’s name. Besides, <strong>the</strong> Company issued such new<br />

products as “ Comprehensive Value Package” a Comprehensive mo<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong>surance policy and “The Value Packages” <strong>in</strong>surance<br />

policy called, “4 - Classic Diseases” package, and “Salary Man” package, both of which satisfac<strong>to</strong>rily attracted new cus<strong>to</strong>mers.<br />

Due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s proactive strategies and new policies, <strong>the</strong> Company could, <strong>in</strong> 2009, expand over 30.0 percent of its<br />

personal cus<strong>to</strong>mer market, with an <strong>in</strong>crease of over 40.0 percent of new cus<strong>to</strong>mers, ma<strong>in</strong>ly via <strong>the</strong> Telemarket<strong>in</strong>g and<br />

Bancassurance channels.<br />

For its services, <strong>the</strong> Company has speeded up its development of and <strong>in</strong>crease <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> num<strong>be</strong>r of garages participat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

“Bangkok Insurance Recommended Garage” project and those fix<strong>in</strong>g cars on contracts, both <strong>in</strong> Bangkok and upcountry, <strong>in</strong> order <strong>to</strong><br />

provide convenience <strong>to</strong> its cus<strong>to</strong>mers. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore, <strong>the</strong> Company lends support <strong>to</strong> its bus<strong>in</strong>ess partners’ performance so that <strong>the</strong>y<br />

are able <strong>to</strong> use <strong>the</strong> Company’s work system <strong>to</strong> carry out <strong>the</strong>ir underwrit<strong>in</strong>g work and issue policies with convenience and swiftness.<br />

Through <strong>the</strong> Company’s aforementioned operational strategies, its direct written premium <strong>in</strong> 2009 experienced higher<br />

growth than <strong>the</strong> def<strong>in</strong>ed target of 14.2 percent. The four ma<strong>in</strong> classes of <strong>in</strong>surance achiev<strong>in</strong>g a high growth rate <strong>in</strong>cluded fire<br />

<strong>in</strong>surance, mar<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong>surance, mo<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong>surance and miscellaneous <strong>in</strong>surance, result<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s rise <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> overall market<br />

share from 6.5 percent <strong>in</strong> 2008 <strong>to</strong> 7.1 percent <strong>in</strong> 2009.<br />

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The Company’s Direct Premium Growth Rate Compared <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Market over <strong>the</strong> Past 3 Years<br />

(Baht : Million)<br />

2009 2008 2007<br />

(Prelim<strong>in</strong>ary)<br />

(Before Improvement)<br />

(Before Improvement)<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Company Limited<br />

Premium Written 7,830.6 6,856.3 6,727.5<br />

Growth Rate (%) 14.2 1.9 2.5<br />

Non-Life Insurance Market<br />

Premium Written 109,845.4 106,238.5 100,815.7<br />

Growth Rate (%) 3.4 5.4 5.8<br />

Note : Data <strong>in</strong> 2008 and 2009 is OIC’s prelim<strong>in</strong>ary data as at February 12, 2010.<br />

The Company’s Market Share over <strong>the</strong> Past 3 Years<br />

Types of Insurance Order 2009 Order 2008 Order 2007<br />

% (Prelim<strong>in</strong>ary) % %<br />

(Before Improvement)<br />

(Before Improvement)<br />

Fire 1 13.9 1 12.3 1 12.2<br />

Mar<strong>in</strong>e 3 8.0 3 7.5 3 7.6<br />

Mo<strong>to</strong>r 5 4.9 5 4.6 3 5.4<br />

Miscellaneous 2 9.9 3 8.7 3 8.0<br />

Total 3 7.1 3 6.5 3 6.7<br />

Note : Data <strong>in</strong> 2008 and 2009 is OIC’s prelim<strong>in</strong>ary data as at February 12, 2010.<br />

Industry Outlook and Competition <strong>in</strong> 2010<br />

Ow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> gradual economic recovery <strong>in</strong> late 2009, it is anticipated that both <strong>the</strong> private and government sec<strong>to</strong>rs’<br />

spend<strong>in</strong>g and <strong>in</strong>vestment based on <strong>the</strong> government’s <strong>in</strong>vestment plans under <strong>the</strong> Thai Khemkhaeng stimulus package (2010-2012),<br />

coupled with projected positive growth of imports and exports, will lead <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> public’s improved employment and purchas<strong>in</strong>g<br />

power, result<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> an expansion of <strong>the</strong> <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance <strong>in</strong>dustry that corresponds with <strong>the</strong> economic situation.<br />

For mo<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong>surance, a slight growth rate <strong>be</strong>tween 4.5 - 6.0 percent is projected despite <strong>the</strong> fact that <strong>to</strong>tal mo<strong>to</strong>r sales<br />

improved <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>al quarter of 2009 and are expected <strong>to</strong> achieve positive growth, <strong>be</strong>tween 7.0 - 10.0 percent, <strong>in</strong> 2010.<br />

Never<strong>the</strong>less, thanks <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g of high level of oil prices, apart from <strong>the</strong> impact of <strong>the</strong> enforcement of <strong>the</strong> OIC’s requirements<br />

on “Cash Before Cover” criteria, and a dim<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g trend of voluntary mo<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong>surance’s premium rate (expected <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong>come<br />

effective <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> third quarter of 2010), people will still <strong>be</strong> cautious <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir spend<strong>in</strong>g and chose <strong>to</strong> spend only on necessary goods.<br />

With regard <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> trend of <strong>the</strong> <strong>non</strong>-mo<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong>surance market, it is anticipated that personal accident <strong>in</strong>surance and health<br />

<strong>in</strong>surance will achieve a high growth rate due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> ris<strong>in</strong>g occurrence of accidents or sickness, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> ris<strong>in</strong>g frequency of<br />

natural disasters. In addition, health <strong>in</strong>surance is likely <strong>to</strong> derive some <strong>be</strong>nefits from a proposal <strong>to</strong> amend <strong>the</strong> royal decree on<br />

“<strong>We</strong>lfare Money Related <strong>to</strong> Medical Treatment”, B.E. 2553 which will provide an opportunity for <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>sured <strong>to</strong> utilize <strong>the</strong>ir privileges<br />

from both an <strong>in</strong>surance company and <strong>the</strong> government sec<strong>to</strong>r. It has <strong>be</strong>en projected that this will help <strong>the</strong> health <strong>in</strong>surance market<br />

<strong>to</strong> achieve a tremendous growth rate. Similarly for liability <strong>in</strong>surance, trade credit <strong>in</strong>surance and legal liability <strong>in</strong>surance from<br />

unsafe products, <strong>the</strong>y appear promis<strong>in</strong>g markets of growth s<strong>in</strong>ce <strong>the</strong>re are a large num<strong>be</strong>r of entrepreneurs who have <strong>to</strong> comply<br />

with an act on <strong>the</strong> legal liability for damage stemm<strong>in</strong>g from unsafe products, B.E. 2551. Concern<strong>in</strong>g negative fac<strong>to</strong>rs, <strong>the</strong>y <strong>in</strong>clude<br />

a reduction <strong>in</strong> fire premium rate from 5.0 - 20.0 percent for risks o<strong>the</strong>r than residences, for policies which start <strong>the</strong>ir coverage <strong>in</strong> 2010,<br />

which will affect <strong>the</strong> overall amount of fire premium.<br />

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As a consequence, it is anticipated that <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance companies will still give importance <strong>to</strong> expand<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir market<br />

via issu<strong>in</strong>g economical - price policies, especially “2 Plus”, “3 Plus”, and “Third Liability” mo<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong>surance policies, correspond<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>to</strong> market demand. However, under <strong>the</strong> current uncerta<strong>in</strong> economic condition, <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance companies will still <strong>be</strong> more<br />

cautious and str<strong>in</strong>gent <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir scrut<strong>in</strong>y for underwrit<strong>in</strong>g and cl<strong>aim</strong>s payment.<br />

Ability <strong>to</strong> Ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> Ratios Based on Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Type<br />

In 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company had a <strong>to</strong>tal written premium of Baht 8,796.7 million, with premium growth <strong>in</strong> nearly all classes of<br />

<strong>in</strong>surance, except mar<strong>in</strong>e cargo <strong>in</strong>surance, which experienced slightly decreas<strong>in</strong>g growth correspond<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> market. The mo<strong>to</strong>r<br />

premium amounted <strong>to</strong> Baht 3,210.3 million, represent<strong>in</strong>g 36.5 percent of <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal written premium, with a constantly dim<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g<br />

trend of ratio <strong>be</strong>tween 2007 - 2009. Meanwhile, a <strong>to</strong>tal written premium for o<strong>the</strong>r classes of <strong>in</strong>surance <strong>be</strong>sides mo<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong>surance<br />

accounted for Baht 5,586.4 million, or 63.5 percent of <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal written premium, compared <strong>to</strong> 61.6 percent <strong>in</strong> 2008. This was partly<br />

due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s ability <strong>to</strong> achieve a high growth rate of its miscellaneous premium, especially for personal accident<br />

<strong>in</strong>surance, which experienced a very high growth rate. In contrast, fire <strong>in</strong>surance, with a slight loss ratio, witnessed an approximate<br />

ratio over <strong>the</strong> past three years, or around 17 percent of <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal written premium.<br />

Written Premium Classified by Types of Insurance<br />

(Baht : Million)<br />

Type 2009 Distribution % 2008 Distribution % 2007 Distribution %<br />

Fire 1,531.8 17.4 1,344.7 17.3 1,314.3 17.3<br />

Hull 99.0 1.1 94.8 1.2 78.4 1.0<br />

Cargo 322.0 3.7 347.7 4.5 316.7 4.1<br />

Mo<strong>to</strong>r 3,210.3 36.5 2,986.7 38.4 3,295.0 43.0<br />

Miscellaneous 3,633.6 41.3 3,004.7 38.6 2,651.9 34.6<br />

Total 8,796.7 100.0 7,778.6 100.0 7,656.3 100.0<br />

Consider<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Company’s loss ratio, it had a dim<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g trend over <strong>the</strong> past three years (2007 - 2009), or 57.2 percent,<br />

47.8 percent and 45.5 percent, respectively. This was ma<strong>in</strong>ly due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> fact that <strong>non</strong>-mo<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong>surance work experienced no major<br />

loss, coupled with <strong>the</strong> consistently decreas<strong>in</strong>g loss ratio for mo<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong>surance over <strong>the</strong> past three years (2007 - 2009), or 63.1 percent,<br />

59.0 percent and 53.7 percent, respectively. Additionally, it was partly thanks <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s enhancement of its efficiency <strong>in</strong><br />

cont<strong>in</strong>uous <strong>in</strong>vestment cost and cl<strong>aim</strong>s management.<br />

Loss Ratio on Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g<br />

(Baht : Million)<br />

2009 2008 2007<br />

Earned Cl<strong>aim</strong>s Loss Earned Cl<strong>aim</strong>s Loss Loss<br />

Type Premium Ratio Premium Ratio Ratio<br />

(%) (%) (%)<br />

Fire 1,064.8 335.5 31.5 989.5 210.1 21.2 46.4<br />

Hull 11.8 7.4 63.0 12.8 12.1 95.0 159.3<br />

Cargo 228.3 55.2 24.2 222.3 47.8 21.5 30.5<br />

Mo<strong>to</strong>r 2,870.4 1,542.8 53.7 2,987.7 1,762.8 59.0 63.1<br />

Miscellaneous 1,305.9 554.1 42.4 873.4 399.8 45.8 51.5<br />

Total 5,481.2 2,495.0 45.5 5,085.7 2,432.6 47.8 57.2<br />

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Bangkok Insurance Makes Significant<br />

Efforts <strong>in</strong> Every S<strong>in</strong>gle Step


<strong>We</strong> <strong>aim</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>most</strong> <strong>preferred</strong> <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong> <strong><strong>in</strong>surer</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Thailand</strong><br />

<strong>We</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>uously improve <strong>the</strong> quality of our services<br />

<strong>to</strong> ensure complete cus<strong>to</strong>mer satisfaction.<br />

Our cooperative garages are accredited under our<br />

çBKI Recommended Garageé project.<br />

RISK FACTORS<br />

S<strong>in</strong>ce 2008 and cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> 2009, <strong>Thailand</strong>’s economy has <strong>be</strong>en sluggish as a result of <strong>the</strong> global economic recession<br />

coupled with domestic political unrest. Most governments across <strong>the</strong> world, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Thai government, have constantly<br />

<strong>in</strong>itiated several measures <strong>to</strong> try <strong>to</strong> counter <strong>the</strong> slowdown <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> economy, result<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> signs of an overall global economic<br />

recovery. None<strong>the</strong>less, we are still confronted with risks of various k<strong>in</strong>ds. The Company has <strong>be</strong>en fully aware of risks related <strong>to</strong> its<br />

bus<strong>in</strong>ess transactions and implemented a risk management policy <strong>to</strong> reduce <strong>the</strong> chance of those risks. The follow<strong>in</strong>g are risk<br />

fac<strong>to</strong>rs which can have an impact on <strong>the</strong> Company’s performance.<br />

1. Strategic Risks<br />

Strategies are significant for any organization’s success. They range from direction determ<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>to</strong> strategy<br />

implementation and transformation, from <strong>the</strong> organizational level <strong>to</strong> departmental level. The risks that may occur are, for <strong>in</strong>stance,<br />

strategies <strong>in</strong>congruous and <strong>in</strong>appropriate <strong>to</strong> bus<strong>in</strong>ess transaction environments. To manage strategic risks, <strong>the</strong> Company, through<br />

its Corporate Strategy Department, has cont<strong>in</strong>uously reviewed its strategies <strong>in</strong> order <strong>to</strong> see whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>y are still suitable <strong>to</strong> rapidly<br />

chang<strong>in</strong>g environments. In addition, <strong>the</strong> Department is also <strong>in</strong> charge of summariz<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> status of <strong>the</strong> Company’s performance<br />

based on its strategic plans and will, at an appropriate time, display <strong>the</strong> status of an accomplishment of <strong>the</strong> plans and give a<br />

warn<strong>in</strong>g signal for those plans that have <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> adjusted. The management of such risks has enabled <strong>the</strong> Company <strong>to</strong> see <strong>the</strong>m <strong>in</strong><br />

time and establish preventive measures, so turn<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> risk <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> a bus<strong>in</strong>ess opportunity <strong>in</strong>stead.<br />

2. Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g Risks<br />

Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g risks are significant risks and directly <strong>in</strong>fluence <strong>the</strong> Company’s performance and f<strong>in</strong>ancial stand<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />

Such risks may <strong>be</strong> <strong>in</strong>curred by a wide variety of reasons, for example, general accidents, tremendous natural disasters <strong>in</strong> all parts<br />

of <strong>the</strong> world, with an <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g trend of occurrences and severity, such as fluctuat<strong>in</strong>g climate, melt<strong>in</strong>g polar ice, <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>gly<br />

violent tropical s<strong>to</strong>rms, as well as floods and earthquakes caus<strong>in</strong>g comprehensive damage. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore, <strong>the</strong>re have also <strong>be</strong>en<br />

risks stemm<strong>in</strong>g from human deeds, like hazards from terrorism and rob<strong>be</strong>ry. Obviously, <strong>the</strong>se risks are regarded as perils caus<strong>in</strong>g<br />

damage <strong>to</strong> people’s lives and assets.<br />

To m<strong>in</strong>imize such risks, <strong>the</strong> Company has adopted <strong>the</strong> standard consideration procedures for underwrit<strong>in</strong>g, def<strong>in</strong>ed<br />

conditions of underwrit<strong>in</strong>g, and determ<strong>in</strong>ed its premiums <strong>in</strong> l<strong>in</strong>e with <strong>the</strong> underwrit<strong>in</strong>g risks. Moreover, <strong>the</strong> Company has<br />

supported its employees’ self-development and education, by hav<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>m attend tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g courses both <strong>in</strong>side <strong>the</strong> country and<br />

abroad, <strong>to</strong> ensure that <strong>the</strong>y have a good understand<strong>in</strong>g and sound knowledge of <strong>in</strong>surance pr<strong>in</strong>ciples, as well as <strong>the</strong> ability <strong>to</strong><br />

make an assessment of risks with professionalism. Similarly, <strong>the</strong> Company has given consultancy services and suggestions <strong>to</strong> its<br />

cus<strong>to</strong>mers <strong>to</strong> help m<strong>in</strong>imize <strong>the</strong>ir risks, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g adopt<strong>in</strong>g an appropriate re<strong>in</strong>surance policy <strong>to</strong> distribute risks.<br />

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3. Re<strong>in</strong>surance Risks<br />

For <strong>the</strong> <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance <strong>in</strong>dustry, <strong>the</strong>re are <strong>in</strong>wards re<strong>in</strong>surance and outwards re<strong>in</strong>surance with <strong>in</strong>surance companies<br />

both <strong>in</strong>side and outside <strong>the</strong> country. In regard <strong>to</strong> this fact, <strong>the</strong> Company is exposed <strong>to</strong> risk <strong>in</strong>curred by re<strong>in</strong>surance companies’<br />

f<strong>in</strong>ancial status, or <strong>the</strong> underwrit<strong>in</strong>g of high risks. To m<strong>in</strong>imize such risks, <strong>the</strong> Company has analyzed <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial status and<br />

considered <strong>the</strong> credit rat<strong>in</strong>g of all re<strong>in</strong>surance companies. In addition, <strong>the</strong> Company also purchases excess of loss cover <strong>in</strong> order<br />

<strong>to</strong> manage its risk <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> event of a tremendous calamity.<br />

4. Difficulties <strong>in</strong> Premium Collection<br />

Due <strong>to</strong> severe competition <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance <strong>in</strong>dustry, <strong>the</strong> Company has provided a period of time <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> agent<br />

and broker <strong>to</strong> submit <strong>the</strong>ir premiums.<br />

To m<strong>in</strong>imize <strong>the</strong> risk of <strong>be</strong><strong>in</strong>g unable <strong>to</strong> collect premiums, <strong>the</strong> Company has complied with <strong>the</strong> notices of <strong>the</strong> Office of<br />

Insurance Commission concern<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> premium collection for mo<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong>surance, which require that cus<strong>to</strong>mers pay <strong>the</strong>ir premiums<br />

<strong>be</strong>fore <strong>the</strong> policy <strong>be</strong>comes effective for its coverage (Cash Before Cover). Additionally, <strong>the</strong> Company has improved a guidel<strong>in</strong>e for<br />

its performance <strong>in</strong> premium collection, and required <strong>the</strong> agent and broker <strong>to</strong> submit collateral. Additionally, <strong>the</strong> Company manages<br />

debts efficiently, which helps reduce <strong>the</strong> risk.<br />

5. Operational Risks<br />

These refer <strong>to</strong> risks that may arise from human error, failure of a work system or an <strong>in</strong>formation technology system,<br />

or an <strong>in</strong>sufficient <strong>in</strong>ternal control system that may result <strong>in</strong> corruption. Such risks can usually <strong>be</strong> estimated <strong>in</strong> terms of money, although<br />

<strong>the</strong>y cannot <strong>be</strong> monetarily measured <strong>in</strong> certa<strong>in</strong> cases, such as damage caused <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s good image and reputation.<br />

To m<strong>in</strong>imize this risk, <strong>the</strong> Company has assigned <strong>the</strong> Internal Audit Department <strong>to</strong> identify, assess, follow up and<br />

control <strong>the</strong> risk and cont<strong>in</strong>uously report <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee <strong>in</strong> order <strong>to</strong> f<strong>in</strong>d out <strong>the</strong> level of risk and m<strong>in</strong>imize operational risks at<br />

an acceptable level.<br />

Apart from this, all levels of <strong>the</strong> Company’s sections regard it as a significant mission <strong>to</strong> follow up, control and assess<br />

operational consequences so that operational risks are controllable.<br />

6. Investment Risks<br />

For any <strong>in</strong>vestment, <strong>the</strong> Company will take <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> account both <strong>the</strong> returns and risks. Investment risks <strong>in</strong>clude <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

6.1 Price Volatility Risk<br />

Over 2009, <strong>Thailand</strong> has witnessed volatile s<strong>to</strong>ck exchanges, caus<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> fair value of <strong>the</strong> Company’s<br />

<strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> marketable securities <strong>to</strong> fluctuate correspond<strong>in</strong>g with <strong>the</strong> SET’s <strong>in</strong>dex.<br />

To m<strong>in</strong>imize <strong>the</strong> risks <strong>in</strong>curred by price volatility, <strong>the</strong> Company has chosen <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>vest <strong>in</strong> fundamentally sound<br />

securities and diversified its <strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> various categories of <strong>in</strong>dustries, apart from focus<strong>in</strong>g on long-term <strong>in</strong>vestment, with a<br />

<strong>be</strong>lief that any securities with sound fundamentals and management, and capability of profitable growth will have an appropriate<br />

fair value and not <strong>be</strong> significantly volatile. Besides, <strong>the</strong> Company closely follows up <strong>the</strong> securities issuers’ f<strong>in</strong>ancial status and<br />

performance <strong>to</strong> m<strong>in</strong>imize <strong>the</strong> risk.<br />

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6.2 Interest Rate Risk<br />

The Company has <strong>in</strong>vested <strong>in</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>struments that yield a return <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> form of <strong>in</strong>terest such as fixed deposits<br />

at commercial banks, promissory notes, government bonds and public enterprise bonds. When <strong>the</strong>re are fluctuations <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong>terest rates, <strong>the</strong>y result <strong>in</strong> a re<strong>in</strong>vestment risk and <strong>in</strong>strument price volatility.<br />

To m<strong>in</strong>imize <strong>the</strong> risks, <strong>the</strong> Company has closely followed up <strong>the</strong> direction of <strong>the</strong> return rates <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> market <strong>in</strong> order<br />

<strong>to</strong> def<strong>in</strong>e <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestment period <strong>in</strong> accordance with <strong>the</strong> fluctuation of <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>terest rates. In addition, <strong>the</strong> Company has a policy of<br />

occupy<strong>in</strong>g debt <strong>in</strong>struments until <strong>the</strong>y are due, which will help make a change <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>terest rates hav<strong>in</strong>g only a trivial impact on <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong>struments’ fair value.<br />

6.3 Risk Associated with Provid<strong>in</strong>g Loans<br />

The risks stemm<strong>in</strong>g from provid<strong>in</strong>g mortgaged loans <strong>to</strong> outsiders might occur when <strong>the</strong>re are violations of loan<br />

contracts on <strong>the</strong> part of deb<strong>to</strong>rs. This may <strong>be</strong> due <strong>to</strong> deb<strong>to</strong>rs’ f<strong>in</strong>ancial crisis <strong>in</strong>curred by <strong>the</strong>ir economic situation. For <strong>in</strong>stance,<br />

deb<strong>to</strong>rs engaged <strong>in</strong> a real estate development project cannot sell <strong>the</strong>ir homes, or if <strong>the</strong>y have apartments for rent, <strong>the</strong> num<strong>be</strong>r of<br />

tenants decreases. Or personal deb<strong>to</strong>rs’ salary is reduced or <strong>the</strong>re is redundancy. All <strong>the</strong> aforesaid reasons affect <strong>the</strong> deb<strong>to</strong>rs’<br />

cash flow <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> paid for <strong>the</strong>ir debts dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> economic recession. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore, <strong>the</strong>re may <strong>be</strong> a reduction <strong>in</strong> property prices<br />

affect<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Company’s collateral security.<br />

To elim<strong>in</strong>ate or m<strong>in</strong>imize such a risk, <strong>the</strong> Company has placed stronger restrictions on its deb<strong>to</strong>r analysis, both for<br />

deb<strong>to</strong>rs with various projects and personal deb<strong>to</strong>rs tak<strong>in</strong>g residential loans, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g mak<strong>in</strong>g a cautious and thorough analysis<br />

and evaluation of deb<strong>to</strong>rs’ collateral security.<br />

With regard <strong>to</strong> deb<strong>to</strong>rs’ with various projects, <strong>the</strong> Company has strictly controlled <strong>the</strong> loan disbursement so that<br />

borrowers may spend <strong>the</strong>ir loan accord<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> approved objective. Besides, <strong>the</strong> Company has also followed up <strong>the</strong> progress of<br />

project construction, sales, and market<strong>in</strong>g plans <strong>in</strong> order <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestigate <strong>the</strong> possibility of home sales and debt payment.<br />

Concern<strong>in</strong>g personal deb<strong>to</strong>rs tak<strong>in</strong>g residential loans, <strong>the</strong> Company’s analyst has exam<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>the</strong> completeness,<br />

accuracy and conformity of each deb<strong>to</strong>r’s <strong>in</strong>come and expanses data, based on <strong>the</strong> Company’s data sources or evidence<br />

presented by <strong>the</strong> deb<strong>to</strong>rs, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir credit data derived from <strong>the</strong> National Credit Bureau. Above all, each deb<strong>to</strong>r’s collateral<br />

security must <strong>be</strong> sufficient for debt payment, while <strong>the</strong> Company consistently follows up and audits deb<strong>to</strong>rs’ status, and possesses<br />

a sound system of deb<strong>to</strong>r management which can efficiently support <strong>the</strong> Company’s deb<strong>to</strong>r management.<br />

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MAJOR PROGRESS IN 2009<br />

Recipient of <strong>the</strong> Outstand<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Management Award for 2008<br />

Free Check on Car’s Condition<br />

Service Center at PEA Labour Union<br />

Recipient of <strong>the</strong> Outstand<strong>in</strong>g Management Award for 2008<br />

Through its strong determ<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>to</strong> constantly develop its services, coupled with efficient bus<strong>in</strong>ess management based on<br />

<strong>the</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>ciple of good corporate governance, Bangkok Insurance Public Company Limited was awarded “The Second Outstand<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Non-Life Insurance Company” award 2008 from <strong>the</strong> Office of Insurance Commission.<br />

Receive Reliability Rat<strong>in</strong>g A- (Negative)<br />

Bangkok Insurance derives F<strong>in</strong>ancial Reliability rat<strong>in</strong>gs of A- (Negative) from The Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Institution,<br />

one of <strong>the</strong> world’s lead<strong>in</strong>g f<strong>in</strong>ancial rat<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong>stitutions, which is regarded as a good level (<strong>the</strong> <strong>be</strong>st rank<strong>in</strong>g of Thai companies).<br />

This reflects <strong>the</strong> Company as a lead<strong>in</strong>g company <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance <strong>in</strong>dustry, with high competitiveness and return,<br />

<strong>in</strong> addition <strong>to</strong> have robust and secure funds assets, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g satisfac<strong>to</strong>ry fund management.<br />

Free Check on Car’s Condition<br />

After receiv<strong>in</strong>g widespread acceptance from its cus<strong>to</strong>mers <strong>in</strong> 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company, along with Bridges<strong>to</strong>ne Sales Company<br />

(<strong>Thailand</strong>), under <strong>the</strong> name “Cockpit” Car Tyre Service Centre, an expert <strong>in</strong> car tyres, has granted a special privilege <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

Company’s cus<strong>to</strong>mers buy<strong>in</strong>g its mo<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong>surance policy by giv<strong>in</strong>g a free check on <strong>the</strong>ir car’s condition for 10 items at a Cockpit<br />

service center. This <strong>in</strong>cludes: (1) exam<strong>in</strong>ation of tyres’ condition/ pressure, (2) lubrication oil, (3) oil for power steer<strong>in</strong>g and brake,<br />

(4) gear oil, (5) spurt water on a car’s w<strong>in</strong>dscreen / water <strong>in</strong> a radia<strong>to</strong>r, (6) air filter, (7) battery, (8) brake fabric/choke up, (9) a ra<strong>in</strong>-wip<strong>in</strong>g<br />

blade/ headlight and taillight, and (10) eng<strong>in</strong>e <strong>be</strong>lt/ air-conditioner. Apart from <strong>the</strong> above services, a discount of 15 percent is also<br />

given for wheel centre set-up / wheel balanc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> make cus<strong>to</strong>mers feel comfortable throughout <strong>the</strong>ir journey, <strong>be</strong>sides help<strong>in</strong>g<br />

reduce <strong>the</strong> possible of accidents that may <strong>be</strong> <strong>in</strong>curred by <strong>the</strong> imperfection of <strong>the</strong>ir cars.<br />

Service Center at PEA Labour Union<br />

The Company has never s<strong>to</strong>pped develop<strong>in</strong>g its service channels for cus<strong>to</strong>mers’ convenience and ease. The Company,<br />

<strong>in</strong> cooperation with <strong>the</strong> Labour Union of <strong>the</strong> Prov<strong>in</strong>cial Electricity Authority (PEA), has signed a memorandum of agreement on<br />

trade cooperation and established a Bangkok Insurance service centre or Counter Service <strong>to</strong> provide all classes of <strong>in</strong>surance<br />

services <strong>to</strong> mem<strong>be</strong>rs of <strong>the</strong> PEA Labour Union, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g personal accident <strong>in</strong>surance, health <strong>in</strong>surance, voluntary and compulsory<br />

mo<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong>surance, and fire <strong>in</strong>surance. The services are provided focus<strong>in</strong>g on cus<strong>to</strong>mers’ convenience and ease and are able <strong>to</strong><br />

completely meet <strong>the</strong>ir demands. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore, cus<strong>to</strong>mers can wait <strong>to</strong> receive <strong>the</strong>ir policy immediately.<br />

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Increase Convenience for Premium Payment<br />

Alteration <strong>to</strong> a New <strong>We</strong>bsite’s Name<br />

Jo<strong>in</strong> Sony Ericsson for Accident Coverage<br />

Increase Convenience for Premium Payment<br />

The Company is strongly determ<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>to</strong> develop <strong>the</strong> quality of its services so as <strong>to</strong> enhance convenience and ease of<br />

cus<strong>to</strong>mers <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir ut<strong>most</strong> satisfaction. As a consequence, <strong>the</strong> Company has <strong>in</strong>creased one more channel for premium payment<br />

through Counter Service, which is convenient and provides coverage <strong>to</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>mers <strong>in</strong> all regions of <strong>the</strong> country. Cus<strong>to</strong>mers just<br />

take an <strong>in</strong>voice for payment or pay-<strong>in</strong> <strong>to</strong> a 7-ELEVEN shop or any shop with a counter service sign <strong>to</strong> pay <strong>the</strong>ir premiums, without<br />

hav<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> pay a service fee. Additionally, cus<strong>to</strong>mers may also make a premium payment, at <strong>the</strong>ir convenience, at such channels as<br />

bank counters, post offices with a sign Pay at Post, service po<strong>in</strong>t of Tesco Lotus, service po<strong>in</strong>t of AIS or Telewiz shop with a sign<br />

Pay Station, and via a mobile phone of <strong>the</strong> GSM Advance system and One-2-Call, or an mPay (Mobile Payment) service.<br />

Alteration <strong>to</strong> a New <strong>We</strong>bsite Name: Easy <strong>to</strong> Remem<strong>be</strong>r<br />

The Company has changed its website’s name from www.bki.co.th <strong>to</strong> www.bangkok<strong>in</strong>surance.com, which is easy <strong>to</strong> use and<br />

remem<strong>be</strong>r, as well as more convenient. Similarly, <strong>the</strong> new website’s <strong>in</strong>terface screen has <strong>be</strong>en modified <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> bright and colorful.<br />

Above all, cus<strong>to</strong>mers’ convenience is <strong>in</strong>creased so that <strong>the</strong>y can buy an <strong>in</strong>surance policy via <strong>the</strong> website, which is ready <strong>to</strong> offer a<br />

variety of policies such as mo<strong>to</strong>r, fire, cancer and travel accident <strong>in</strong>surance. The Company’s new website will <strong>be</strong> able <strong>to</strong> meet <strong>the</strong><br />

demand of each cus<strong>to</strong>mer target group that <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>gly gives importance <strong>to</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>uous use of services through <strong>the</strong> Internet.<br />

Jo<strong>in</strong> Sony Ericsson for Accident Coverage<br />

The Company, <strong>in</strong> cooperation with Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Company (<strong>Thailand</strong>), a distribu<strong>to</strong>r of Sony<br />

Ericsson mobile phones and accessories, has offered a special privilege of personal accident <strong>in</strong>surance, with maximum coverage<br />

of Bath 100,000, <strong>to</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>mers who buy each batch of Sony Ericsson’s Blue<strong>to</strong>oth accessories, without hav<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> pay any additional<br />

service fee.<br />

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Create New Policies<br />

Create New Policies<br />

Personnel Development<br />

Create New Policies <strong>in</strong> Response <strong>to</strong> Cus<strong>to</strong>mers’ Satisfaction<br />

The Company has created and developed new policies <strong>to</strong> fit each situation as well as correspond with cus<strong>to</strong>mers’ daily<br />

liv<strong>in</strong>g and respond <strong>to</strong> each of <strong>the</strong>ir demands. In 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company issued <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g new patterns of policies.<br />

- The “Comprehensive Value Package” a comprehensive mo<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong>surance policy which is appropriate for car lovers with<br />

a good driv<strong>in</strong>g record. The <strong>in</strong>sured do not have <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> jo<strong>in</strong>tly responsible if <strong>the</strong> damage is caused by an outsider and <strong>the</strong> party<br />

can <strong>be</strong> identified. If an <strong>in</strong>sured car is found <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> wrong or <strong>the</strong>re is no o<strong>the</strong>r party, <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>sured will <strong>be</strong> responsible for a<br />

deduction of Baht 5,000 per accident.<br />

- The “Value Plus” personal accident <strong>in</strong>surance policy. To respond <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> government policy of stimulat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

sec<strong>to</strong>r’s and people’s spend<strong>in</strong>g, which is <strong>the</strong> promotion of <strong>the</strong> country’s overall economy, <strong>the</strong> Company has issued its product,<br />

called “Value Plus” personal accident <strong>in</strong>surance policy, which meets <strong>the</strong> demand of and fits <strong>the</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>mer group of government<br />

officials and employees <strong>in</strong> a social <strong>in</strong>surance system, who receive liv<strong>in</strong>g expenses of Baht 2,000 from <strong>the</strong> government. The policy<br />

<strong>in</strong>creases <strong>the</strong> value of <strong>the</strong> government’s “Help <strong>the</strong> Nation” cheque for <strong>the</strong> Company’s cus<strong>to</strong>mers by ano<strong>the</strong>r Baht 1,000. It provides<br />

coverage of Baht 1.0 million and compensates <strong>in</strong> daily cash <strong>be</strong>nefits of Baht 2,000 per day for 200 consecutive days <strong>in</strong> case of a<br />

cus<strong>to</strong>mer hav<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> stay <strong>in</strong> hospital for medical treatment due <strong>to</strong> an accident.<br />

- The “Value Packages” is a comb<strong>in</strong>ation of appropriate coverage for each group of consumers. It is a policy with value<br />

coverage and <strong>in</strong>cludes <strong>the</strong> 2 follow<strong>in</strong>g packages.<br />

- “4 - Classic Diseases Package” provides coverage of 4 critical illness likely <strong>to</strong> occur <strong>in</strong> one’s daily <strong>life</strong>, for example,<br />

cancer, cardiac muscle failure, stroke, and chronic kidney failure. If <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>sured is diagnosed by a doc<strong>to</strong>r as suffer<strong>in</strong>g from any one<br />

of <strong>the</strong> 4 diseases, which goes <strong>in</strong> accordance with <strong>the</strong> policy’s condition, <strong>the</strong>y will <strong>be</strong> compensated for it with a maximum amount of<br />

Baht 200,000, apart from special <strong>in</strong>terest of 10 consecutive months. The <strong>in</strong>itial premium amounts <strong>to</strong> only Baht 580 per year.<br />

- “Salary Man Package” provides coverage of personal accident <strong>in</strong>surance and cancer. Moreover, <strong>the</strong> policy also<br />

covers cus<strong>to</strong>mers’ daily hospital cash <strong>be</strong>nefit dur<strong>in</strong>g medical treatment <strong>in</strong> a hospital whe<strong>the</strong>r it is caused by cus<strong>to</strong>mers’ accident<br />

or illness. An <strong>in</strong>itial premium amounts <strong>to</strong> only Baht 2,370 per year.<br />

Personnel Development<br />

The Company is determ<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>to</strong> develop itself <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong>come a learn<strong>in</strong>g organization through <strong>the</strong> encouragement of<br />

self-development among staff, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g potential development with “On-<strong>the</strong>-Job Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g”, “Coach<strong>in</strong>g”, and “Consult<strong>in</strong>g”, all of<br />

which <strong>aim</strong> <strong>to</strong> develop multi-skills among <strong>in</strong>dividual staff so that he/she ga<strong>in</strong>s potential appropriate <strong>to</strong> his/her position.<br />

Dur<strong>in</strong>g 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company provided its staff with a <strong>to</strong>tal of 384 tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g courses, held both with<strong>in</strong> and without <strong>the</strong><br />

Company’s compound, as well as granted 1 scholarship <strong>to</strong> its staff for tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g overseas. Concern<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> development of its<br />

employee’s knowledge and skill, <strong>the</strong> Company provided an average of 5 tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g days per staff per year. In 2009, <strong>the</strong> budget<br />

spent on <strong>the</strong> Company’s employee’s tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and development <strong>to</strong>talled Baht 3.0 million<br />

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REPORT OF THE COMPANYûS OPERATIONS<br />

(Baht : Million)<br />

2009 2008 Change 2009<br />

Premium Written % Distribution %<br />

Types of Insurance<br />

Fire 1,531.8 1,344.7 13.9 17.41<br />

Hull 99.0 94.8 4.5 1.13<br />

Cargo 322.0 347.7 (7.4) 3.66<br />

Mo<strong>to</strong>r 3,210.3 2,986.7 7.5 36.49<br />

Miscellaneous 3,633.6 3,004.7 20.9 41.31<br />

Total 8,796.7 7,778.6 13.1 100.00<br />

Income on Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Types of Insurance<br />

Fire 342.8 400.7 (14.5) 28.23<br />

Hull 8.3 4.3 92.3 0.68<br />

Cargo 109.2 110.8 (1.4) 9.00<br />

Mo<strong>to</strong>r 433.0 373.3 16.0 35.67<br />

Miscellaneous 320.7 157.2 103.9 26.42<br />

Total 1,214.0 1,046.3 16.0 100.00<br />

Operat<strong>in</strong>g Expenses 587.5 612.9 (4.2) 48.39<br />

Net Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g Profit 626.5 433.4 44.6 51.61<br />

(Baht : Million)<br />

2009 2008 Change<br />

Net Invesment Income %<br />

Interest 169.6 178.5 (5.0)<br />

Dividends 399.9 453.1 (11.7)<br />

Ga<strong>in</strong> (Loss) on Sale of Securities and Assets 72.4 (21.6) 434.4<br />

Rental and O<strong>the</strong>r Income 103.9 109.1 (4.7)<br />

Share of Income from Associated<br />

Accounted for under <strong>the</strong> Equity Method 2.3 2.9 (22.3)<br />

748.1 722.0 3.6<br />

Investment Expenses 91.7 65.9 39.3<br />

Net Investment Income 656.4 656.1 0.1<br />

Operat<strong>in</strong>g Results<br />

Net Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g Profit 626.5 433.4 44.6<br />

Net Investment Income 656.4 656.1 0.1<br />

Income <strong>be</strong>fore Income Tax 1,282.9 1,089.5 17.8<br />

Income Tax 343.6 208.2 65.0<br />

Net Income 939.3 881.3 6.6<br />

Basic Earn<strong>in</strong>gs Per Share (Baht) 18.53 17.38 6.6<br />

Ord<strong>in</strong>ary Share (Shares) 50.7 Million 50.7 Million -<br />

Par (Baht) 10.00 10.00 -<br />

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REPORT OF THE COMPANYûS OPERATIONS<br />

Type of Bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Company Limited has <strong>be</strong>en engaged <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance bus<strong>in</strong>ess s<strong>in</strong>ce 1947. The Company<br />

was listed on <strong>the</strong> S<strong>to</strong>ck Exchange of <strong>Thailand</strong> <strong>in</strong> 1978, and was transformed <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> a public company under <strong>the</strong> Public Company Act<br />

on July 1, 1993, with a paid-up capital of Baht 200 million. Subsequently, <strong>the</strong> Company <strong>in</strong>creased its paid-up capital three times <strong>in</strong><br />

2002, 2004 and 2006, <strong>to</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal Baht 507 million, consist<strong>in</strong>g of s<strong>to</strong>cks of 50.7 million shares valued at Baht 10 per share.<br />

Summary of Operat<strong>in</strong>g Performance for <strong>the</strong> Year 2009:<br />

Operation and F<strong>in</strong>ancial Status of <strong>the</strong> Company<br />

Based on <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements as at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009, <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal assets of <strong>the</strong> Company amounted <strong>to</strong> Baht 20,496.4 million,<br />

an <strong>in</strong>crease of 34.0 percent from Baht 15,297.0 million <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> previous year. This was accompanied by a significant rise <strong>in</strong> assets,<br />

particularly <strong>in</strong>vestment capital <strong>in</strong> securities, of Baht 4,624.1 million <strong>in</strong> s<strong>to</strong>ck <strong>in</strong>vestment. Similarly, government bonds and notes rose<br />

by Baht 282.5 million and 220.0 million, respectively.<br />

Liabilities at 2009 year-end <strong>to</strong>taled Baht 6,905.0 million, a rise of Baht 810.6 million or 13.3 percent, over 2008. A significant<br />

<strong>in</strong>crease was unearned premium reserve of Baht 482.2 million thanks <strong>to</strong> a rise <strong>in</strong> mo<strong>to</strong>r premium, due <strong>to</strong> re-<strong><strong>in</strong>surer</strong>s of Baht 119.2<br />

million, and corporate <strong>in</strong>come tax payable of Baht 116.3 million, compared <strong>to</strong> 2008. Similarly, loss reserves and outstand<strong>in</strong>g cl<strong>aim</strong>s<br />

rose by Baht 86.5 million ow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>creased miscellaneous cl<strong>aim</strong>s, compared <strong>to</strong> 2008.<br />

Shareholders’ equity on Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009, equaled Baht 13,591.4 million, a rise from Baht 9,202.6 million, or 47.7<br />

percent, <strong>in</strong> 2008. The <strong>in</strong>crease was due ma<strong>in</strong>ly <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> surplus on revaluation of <strong>in</strong>vestments of Baht 4,057.9 million, or 141.5 percent.<br />

For 2009, <strong>the</strong> premium written <strong>in</strong>come for all classes of <strong>in</strong>surance rose by 13.1 percent <strong>to</strong> Baht 8,796.7 million.<br />

Miscellaneous <strong>in</strong>surance and fire <strong>in</strong>surance achieved <strong>the</strong> highest growth rates of 20.9 percent and 13.9 percent, respectively,<br />

compared <strong>to</strong> 2008.<br />

In 2009, <strong>the</strong> net underwrit<strong>in</strong>g, after deduct<strong>in</strong>g operat<strong>in</strong>g expenses, amounted <strong>to</strong> Baht 626.5 million, an <strong>in</strong>crease of<br />

Baht 193.1 million or 44.6 percent, thanks <strong>to</strong> dim<strong>in</strong>ution <strong>in</strong> mo<strong>to</strong>r cl<strong>aim</strong>s and miscellaneous cl<strong>aim</strong>s, compared <strong>to</strong> 2008.<br />

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The net <strong>in</strong>vestment <strong>in</strong>come <strong>in</strong> 2009 was Baht 656.4 million, a slight <strong>in</strong>crease of 0.1 percent over 2008. The Company’s <strong>to</strong>tal<br />

<strong>in</strong>come <strong>be</strong>fore <strong>in</strong>come tax deduction was Baht 1,282.9 million, a rise of 17.8 percent. After <strong>in</strong>come tax deduction, <strong>the</strong> net <strong>in</strong>come<br />

<strong>to</strong>taled Baht 939.3 million, an <strong>in</strong>crease of 6.6 percent compared <strong>to</strong> 2008, or Baht 18.53 per share, compared <strong>to</strong> Baht 17.38 per<br />

share <strong>in</strong> 2008.<br />

The Company’s Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs has approved a f<strong>in</strong>al dividend payment of Baht 3.75 per share for <strong>the</strong> year 2009, and<br />

paid s<strong>to</strong>ck dividends of Baht 5 per share. Never<strong>the</strong>less, dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> past three quarters, <strong>the</strong> Company has already made three<br />

<strong>in</strong>terim dividend payments of Baht 2.75 per share. Therefore, <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal dividend payment rose by Baht 5 per share <strong>to</strong> Baht 17 per<br />

share <strong>in</strong> 2009, as compared <strong>to</strong> Baht 12 per share <strong>in</strong> 2008.<br />

Operat<strong>in</strong>g Performance by Classes of Bus<strong>in</strong>ess for <strong>the</strong> Year 2009<br />

Fire Insurance<br />

In 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company registered Baht 1,531.8 million <strong>in</strong> written fire <strong>in</strong>surance premium, an <strong>in</strong>crease of 13.9 percent as<br />

compared <strong>to</strong> 2.3 percent <strong>in</strong> 2008. The rise <strong>in</strong> direct written premiums was partly due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> fact that brokers had assigned more<br />

work <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company while <strong>the</strong> Company speeded up an expansion of its work and <strong>to</strong>ok on more re<strong>in</strong>surance. In addition, <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong>creased premiums resulted from <strong>the</strong> Company’s long-period underwrit<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> previous years, which still provided steady<br />

coverage <strong>in</strong> 2009.<br />

The net premium written amounted <strong>to</strong> Baht 1,163.9 million, a rise of 16.4 percent, s<strong>in</strong>ce <strong>the</strong> Company <strong>to</strong>ok more retention,<br />

compared <strong>to</strong> 2008. The loss ratio <strong>in</strong> 2009 was 31.5 percent, compared <strong>to</strong> 21.2 percent <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> year <strong>be</strong>fore. As a consequence,<br />

<strong>the</strong> Company’s underwrit<strong>in</strong>g profit <strong>in</strong> 2009 dim<strong>in</strong>ished by 14.5 percent <strong>to</strong> Baht 342.8 million, compared <strong>to</strong> 2008.<br />

Mar<strong>in</strong>e Insurance<br />

- Hull In 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company registered a <strong>to</strong>tal of Baht 99.0 million <strong>in</strong> written mar<strong>in</strong>e hull <strong>in</strong>surance premium, an <strong>in</strong>crease<br />

of 4.5 percent over <strong>the</strong> previous year. This was partly due <strong>to</strong> credit cus<strong>to</strong>mers of f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>stitutions <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>gly assign<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

<strong>in</strong>surance affairs <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company, and large cus<strong>to</strong>mers deal<strong>in</strong>g through direct sales, amount<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> Baht 3.9 million.<br />

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The net premium written amounted <strong>to</strong> Baht 11.9 million, a reduction of 6.7 percent over 2008. This was thanks <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

Company’s retention of 12.0 percent <strong>in</strong> 2009, compared <strong>to</strong> 13.4 percent <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> year <strong>be</strong>fore. The loss <strong>in</strong>curred <strong>in</strong> 2009 dim<strong>in</strong>ished<br />

by Baht 4.7 million <strong>to</strong> Baht 7.4 million, compared <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> previous year. As a consequence of <strong>the</strong> Company’s underwrit<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> 2009,<br />

<strong>the</strong> loss ratio was 63.0 percent, result<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a profit of Baht 8.3 million and a rise <strong>in</strong> underwrit<strong>in</strong>g profit of Baht 4.0 million,<br />

compared <strong>to</strong> 2008.<br />

- Cargo In 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company registered Baht 322.0 million <strong>in</strong> written mar<strong>in</strong>e cargo <strong>in</strong>surance premium, a dim<strong>in</strong>ution of<br />

7.4 percent over <strong>the</strong> year <strong>be</strong>fore. This was partly due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> economic slowdown, result<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a decrease <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> num<strong>be</strong>r of trips,<br />

and values of imports-exports, as well as domestic transports.<br />

The net premium written <strong>to</strong>taled Baht 222.5 million, a decrease of 5.2 percent, due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s retention augmentation<br />

from 67.5 percent <strong>in</strong> 2008 <strong>to</strong> 69.1 percent <strong>in</strong> 2009. The loss ratio <strong>in</strong> 2009 rose <strong>to</strong> 24.2 percent, compared <strong>to</strong> 21.5 percent <strong>in</strong> 2008,<br />

result<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s underwrit<strong>in</strong>g profit of Baht 109.2 million <strong>in</strong> 2009, a decl<strong>in</strong>e of 1.4 percent from <strong>the</strong> previous year.<br />

Mo<strong>to</strong>r Insurance<br />

In 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company registered Baht 3,210.3 million <strong>in</strong> written mo<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong>surance premium, a rise of 7.5 percent over 2008.<br />

This was due ma<strong>in</strong>ly <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> expansion of personal l<strong>in</strong>e bus<strong>in</strong>ess through <strong>the</strong> Telemarket<strong>in</strong>g channel, apart from <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g new<br />

packages or <strong>in</strong>surance policies, for example, “First Care 2+” and “Comprehensive Value Package”, a Comprehensive mo<strong>to</strong>r<br />

<strong>in</strong>surance, as well as efficiently ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> base for policy-renewal cus<strong>to</strong>mers.<br />

The net premium written amounted <strong>to</strong> Baht 3,104.0 million, an <strong>in</strong>crease of 8.4 percent over 2008. In 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company’s<br />

retention was 96.7 percent, a slight augmentation from 2008, which was 95.9 percent. The loss ratio dim<strong>in</strong>ished from 59.0 percent<br />

<strong>in</strong> 2008 <strong>to</strong> 53.7 percent <strong>in</strong> 2009 ow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s restructur<strong>in</strong>g and adjustment of its mo<strong>to</strong>r cl<strong>aim</strong>s management approach <strong>in</strong><br />

order <strong>to</strong> enhance <strong>the</strong> efficiency of costs management. The Company <strong>the</strong>refore ga<strong>in</strong>ed an underwrit<strong>in</strong>g profit of Baht 433.0 million,<br />

a rise of 16.0 percent, compared <strong>to</strong> 2008.<br />

Miscellaneous Insurance<br />

Miscellaneous <strong>in</strong>surance consists of five major categories: General Accident, Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g, Personal Insurance, Aviation,<br />

and All Risks. In 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company registered a <strong>to</strong>tal of Baht 3,633.6 million <strong>in</strong> written miscellaneous <strong>in</strong>surance premium,<br />

an <strong>in</strong>crease of 20.9 percent over 2008. This was attributed <strong>to</strong> a rise <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> direct premium of personal accident <strong>in</strong>surance and<br />

health <strong>in</strong>surance, which recorded rapid growth due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> expansion of personal l<strong>in</strong>e bus<strong>in</strong>ess through both Telemarket<strong>in</strong>g and<br />

Bancassurance projects.<br />

The net premium written for all categories <strong>to</strong>taled Baht 1,461.1 million, a rise of 42.0 percent over 2008. The Company’s<br />

retention rose <strong>to</strong> 40.2 percent <strong>in</strong> 2009, compared <strong>to</strong> 34.3 percent <strong>in</strong> 2008. The loss ratio dropped from 45.8 percent <strong>in</strong> 2008 <strong>to</strong> 42.4<br />

percent <strong>in</strong> 2009. Most losses stemmed from cus<strong>to</strong>mers of personal accident <strong>in</strong>surance and group health <strong>in</strong>surance. Consequently,<br />

<strong>the</strong> Company’s underwrit<strong>in</strong>g profit <strong>in</strong>creased by 103.9 percent <strong>to</strong> Baht 320.7 million, compared <strong>to</strong> 2008.<br />

Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g Expenses The Company’s underwrit<strong>in</strong>g expenses <strong>to</strong>taled Baht 4,267.2 million, represent<strong>in</strong>g a rise of 5.6 percent<br />

over 2008. The cl<strong>aim</strong>s <strong>in</strong>curred dur<strong>in</strong>g 2009 <strong>in</strong>creased by 2.6 percent from <strong>the</strong> previous year, while o<strong>the</strong>r expenses rose by 10.3 percent<br />

over <strong>the</strong> year <strong>be</strong>fore.<br />

Operat<strong>in</strong>g Expenses In 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company’s operat<strong>in</strong>g expenses <strong>to</strong>taled Baht 587.5 million, a decl<strong>in</strong>e of 4.2 percent over<br />

2008. Basically, <strong>the</strong> expenses on personnel, premises and equipment had a higher proportion, compared <strong>to</strong> 2008. Meanwhile,<br />

o<strong>the</strong>r operat<strong>in</strong>g expenses dim<strong>in</strong>ished, especially f<strong>in</strong>ancial contributions, due <strong>to</strong> an end of <strong>the</strong> activities carried out on <strong>the</strong> occasion<br />

of <strong>the</strong> 60 th anniversary of <strong>the</strong> Company’s establishment.<br />

In 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company’s all classes of direct premium written equaled Baht 7,830.6 million, a rise of 14.2 percent from<br />

2008. The Company’s market share rose <strong>to</strong> 7.1 percent <strong>in</strong> 2009, compared <strong>to</strong> 6.5 percent <strong>in</strong> 2008, and it could reta<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> third rank<br />

<strong>in</strong> market share as <strong>be</strong>fore. The ratio of over 40.0 percent from mo<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong>surance premium had a growth rate of 7.4 percent, result<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>in</strong> an <strong>in</strong>crease of mo<strong>to</strong>r premium market share <strong>to</strong> 4.9 percent <strong>in</strong> 2009, compared <strong>to</strong> 4.6 percent <strong>in</strong> 2008. Similarly, o<strong>the</strong>r classes of<br />

<strong>in</strong>surance such as fire <strong>in</strong>surance, mar<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong>surance and miscellaneous <strong>in</strong>surance had witnessed augmentation <strong>in</strong> market share<br />

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al<strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r.


Goals of Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Transactions<br />

For its operational consequences <strong>in</strong> 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company’s <strong>to</strong>tal direct premium written rose by 14.2 percent, higher than<br />

<strong>the</strong> <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance <strong>in</strong>dustry’s growth rate of only 3.4 percent. Nearly all classes of <strong>in</strong>surances achieved a certa<strong>in</strong> growth rate<br />

except cargo <strong>in</strong>surance, which witnessed a m<strong>in</strong>us growth rate of 12.7 percent and went <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> same direction as <strong>the</strong> <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong>surance <strong>in</strong>dustry’s m<strong>in</strong>us growth of 14.7 percent.<br />

With respect <strong>to</strong> its service network and distribution channels, <strong>the</strong> Company has opened two more BKI Care Stations <strong>in</strong><br />

department s<strong>to</strong>res located <strong>in</strong> Khon Kaen and Bangkok, mak<strong>in</strong>g a <strong>to</strong>tal of 13 BKI Care Stations spread throughout all regions of<br />

<strong>the</strong> country.<br />

As a consequence of <strong>the</strong> Company’s constant improvement of <strong>the</strong> quality of its services <strong>in</strong> all respects, <strong>the</strong> 2009 survey<br />

outcome revealed that <strong>the</strong> Company’s cus<strong>to</strong>mers’ and bus<strong>in</strong>ess partners’ satisfaction on its services was 94 percent and 85<br />

percent, respectively, an <strong>in</strong>crease from 89 percent and 79 percent, respectively, <strong>in</strong> 2008.<br />

For 2010, <strong>the</strong> Company has targeted a growth rate of 13.0 percent for direct premium written through all of its distribution<br />

channels, with an emphasis on an expansion of its personal l<strong>in</strong>e bus<strong>in</strong>ess base via Bancassurance and Telemarket<strong>in</strong>g channels as<br />

<strong>the</strong>y both are potential channels for bus<strong>in</strong>ess expansion. In addition, <strong>the</strong> Company will focus on quality growth, through a control of<br />

<strong>the</strong> appropriate ratio of mo<strong>to</strong>r and <strong>non</strong>-mo<strong>to</strong>r work <strong>in</strong> order <strong>to</strong> create balance <strong>be</strong>tween <strong>the</strong> Company’s bus<strong>in</strong>ess growth and<br />

returns. Concern<strong>in</strong>g its underwrit<strong>in</strong>g policy, <strong>the</strong> Company still gives priority <strong>to</strong> its risk management by def<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g annual plans for a<br />

steady hazard survey of cus<strong>to</strong>mers with high risks so as <strong>to</strong> create cooperation for <strong>the</strong> prevention of risks that may start early.<br />

Likewise, <strong>the</strong> Company will not concentrate on a pric<strong>in</strong>g competition. Basically, <strong>the</strong> premium rate determ<strong>in</strong>ation will take <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong><br />

account operational costs and a trend of damages <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> <strong>in</strong>curred.<br />

For its service network and distribution channels, <strong>the</strong> Company has set a target <strong>to</strong> open at least three more BKI Care<br />

Stations and two micro branches <strong>in</strong> areas with a potential for <strong>the</strong> service expansion, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g a sales extension<br />

potential through <strong>the</strong> Internet. This, of course, <strong>aim</strong>s at convenience, swiftness and coverage for all classes of services, all <strong>in</strong><br />

support of consumers’ new <strong>life</strong>styles, allow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Company wider coverage of its cus<strong>to</strong>mer service network.<br />

Regard<strong>in</strong>g its product development, <strong>the</strong> Company has a plan <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>troduce new products, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g those with economical<br />

prices for various <strong>in</strong>surance classes, for distribution via each channel, for an option of consumers.<br />

Besides, <strong>the</strong> Company will cont<strong>in</strong>uously reta<strong>in</strong> its activities that are responsible for society, for <strong>in</strong>stance, <strong>the</strong> global warm<strong>in</strong>g<br />

reduction project, “Clean up <strong>the</strong> World”, and “Earth Hour”, etc. O<strong>the</strong>r projects <strong>in</strong>clude a campaign <strong>to</strong> raise <strong>the</strong> Company’s staff’s<br />

awareness <strong>to</strong> use energy worthily and use alternative energy, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir public-m<strong>in</strong>ded awareness <strong>to</strong> look after <strong>the</strong><br />

environment and society at large.<br />

Future Projects<br />

The Company has constantly developed its Information Technology (IT) and network system that will enhance <strong>the</strong><br />

efficiency of its performance and develop <strong>the</strong> quality of its services for cus<strong>to</strong>mers and bus<strong>in</strong>ess partners. In 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company<br />

had changed its website’s name <strong>to</strong> www.bangkok<strong>in</strong>surace.com as well as modified <strong>the</strong> website’s <strong>in</strong>terface screen so that it was<br />

up-<strong>to</strong>-date and more convenient for cus<strong>to</strong>mers who bought <strong>in</strong>surance policies via <strong>the</strong> Company’s website, through which a wide<br />

variety of supplementary services were provided, for example, premium payment, a name list of standard garages and hospitals<br />

identified <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> contract. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore, <strong>the</strong> Company has <strong>in</strong>creased its communication channels through social network such as<br />

Facebook and Twitter, which enables <strong>the</strong> Company <strong>to</strong> have a closer <strong>in</strong>teraction with its cus<strong>to</strong>mers via <strong>the</strong> Internet.<br />

Moreover, <strong>the</strong> Company has developed <strong>the</strong> eSurveyor system <strong>to</strong> provide services <strong>to</strong> its cus<strong>to</strong>mers <strong>in</strong> case of a car<br />

accident, through <strong>the</strong> use of GPS technology and an electronic map for an allocation of officers concerned so that <strong>the</strong>y can reach<br />

<strong>the</strong> accident scene rapidly and deliver cus<strong>to</strong>mers’ <strong>in</strong>surance data, via <strong>the</strong> GPRS system, <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> personal digital assistant (PDA)<br />

mach<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong> order that <strong>the</strong> surveyors can give <strong>the</strong>ir services <strong>to</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>mers with accurate and complete data at accident scenes.<br />

Similarly, <strong>the</strong> Company has planned for communication with<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> organization via a Video Conference System, which<br />

provides contact with several places at <strong>the</strong> same time, result<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s more efficient performance, with dim<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g<br />

operational costs.<br />

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Develop<strong>in</strong>g Technology <strong>to</strong> Make Every<br />

Communication Easy and Convenient


<strong>We</strong> <strong>aim</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>most</strong> <strong>preferred</strong> <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong> <strong><strong>in</strong>surer</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Thailand</strong><br />

<strong>We</strong> develop and update our website constantly <strong>in</strong> order<br />

<strong>to</strong> provide fully <strong>in</strong>tegrated services <strong>to</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>mers.<br />

Thus, cus<strong>to</strong>mers have <strong>the</strong> greater convenience and<br />

ease <strong>in</strong> purchas<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>surance and mak<strong>in</strong>g premium<br />

payments onl<strong>in</strong>e through our website anytime, anywhere.<br />

INVESTMENT INCOME<br />

The Company’s <strong>in</strong>vestment portfolio at 2009 year-end had <strong>in</strong>creased by Baht 1,328.7 million, or 14.6 percent, <strong>to</strong><br />

Baht 10,452.6 million. The Baht 4,666.7 million fixed <strong>in</strong>come <strong>in</strong>vestment accounted for 44.7 percent of <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal <strong>in</strong>vestment portfolio,<br />

while <strong>the</strong> rema<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Baht 5,785.9 million, or 55.3 percent, was <strong>in</strong>vested <strong>in</strong> both listed and unlisted common s<strong>to</strong>cks.<br />

Fixed <strong>in</strong>come <strong>in</strong>vestments consisted of deposits at commercial banks, sav<strong>in</strong>g deposits, promissory notes, and government<br />

bonds and monetary notes. Deposits with commercial banks rose by Baht 184.9 million, or 24.5 percent, from <strong>the</strong> previous year <strong>to</strong><br />

Baht 939.8 million, or 9.0 percent of <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal <strong>in</strong>vestment portfolio. Sav<strong>in</strong>g deposits were Baht 89.0 million. Promissory notes of Baht<br />

463.2 million, represent<strong>in</strong>g 4.4 percent of <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal <strong>in</strong>vestment portfolio, <strong>in</strong>creased by 90.5 percent. Government bonds and<br />

monetary notes rose by 64.2 percent from <strong>the</strong> previous year <strong>to</strong> Baht 775.2 million, or 7.4 percent of <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal <strong>in</strong>vestment portfolio.<br />

In addition, <strong>the</strong> Company’s mortgaged loans with real estate as collateral decreased by 7.5 percent <strong>to</strong> Baht 2,431.7 million,<br />

represent<strong>in</strong>g 23.3 percent of <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal <strong>in</strong>vestment portfolio.<br />

In 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company’s <strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> listed securities rose by Baht 354.3 million, or 10.6 percent, <strong>to</strong> Baht 3,707.2 million,<br />

or 35.5 percent of <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal <strong>in</strong>vestment portfolio, compared <strong>to</strong> 2008. The Company chose <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>vest <strong>in</strong> fundamentally sound s<strong>to</strong>cks<br />

and focused on long-term <strong>in</strong>vestments. It <strong>be</strong>lieved that <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> long run <strong>the</strong> s<strong>to</strong>cks’ sound fundamentals would lead <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

appropriate prices and help avoid price fluctuation.<br />

Investments <strong>in</strong> <strong>non</strong>-listed securities <strong>in</strong>creased by Baht 272.7 million <strong>to</strong> Baht 764.6 million, represent<strong>in</strong>g 7.3 percent of <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>to</strong>tal <strong>in</strong>vestment portfolio. They were regarded as strategic <strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> order <strong>to</strong> generate bus<strong>in</strong>ess relationships with o<strong>the</strong>rs and<br />

support <strong>the</strong> Company’s bus<strong>in</strong>ess transactions.<br />

The <strong>in</strong>vestment capital <strong>in</strong> associated companies rose by 0.3 percent <strong>to</strong> Baht 119.0 million, or 1.1 percent of <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal<br />

<strong>in</strong>vestment portfolio, <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>crease stemm<strong>in</strong>g from <strong>the</strong> acknowledgement of <strong>in</strong>come <strong>in</strong> those associated companies. It was<br />

sharehold<strong>in</strong>g that ranged from 20.0 percent and over, and comprised overseas <strong>in</strong>vestments. This was <strong>aim</strong>ed at enhanc<strong>in</strong>g an<br />

opportunity <strong>to</strong> make bus<strong>in</strong>ess transactions with foreign companies. Those associated companies had growth potential, with a high<br />

rate of turnover, and were able <strong>to</strong> pay a dividend.<br />

Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore, <strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> listed real estate funds amounted <strong>to</strong> Baht 506.7 million, or 4.8 percent of <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal <strong>in</strong>vestment<br />

portfolio. Similarly, <strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> funds <strong>in</strong>vest<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> debt securities <strong>in</strong>creased by 43.8 percent <strong>to</strong> Baht 489.2 million, or 4.7 percent<br />

of <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal <strong>in</strong>vestment portfolio, while <strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> funds <strong>in</strong>vest<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>non</strong>-marketable equity securities <strong>to</strong>talled Baht 199.1 million,<br />

represent<strong>in</strong>g 2.0 percent of <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal <strong>in</strong>vestment portfolio.<br />

Net <strong>in</strong>vestment <strong>in</strong>comes <strong>in</strong> 2009 amounted <strong>to</strong> Baht 656.4 million. They comprised Baht 168.5 million from <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>terest<br />

(a decrease of 5.6 percent due <strong>to</strong> reduced rates of <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong> 2009); Baht 1.1 million from loan fees (an <strong>in</strong>crease of Baht 1.0 million,<br />

or 1,000.0 percent, from 2008); Baht 399.9 million from dividends (a decrease of Baht 53.1 million, or 11.7 percent, which was<br />

ma<strong>in</strong>ly due <strong>to</strong> Bangkok Life Assurance Public Company Limited’s payment of extra dividends <strong>to</strong>tall<strong>in</strong>g Baht 51.2 million <strong>in</strong> 2008,<br />

and regular payment <strong>in</strong> 2009, caus<strong>in</strong>g a <strong>to</strong>tal amount of dividends <strong>in</strong> 2009 <strong>to</strong> dim<strong>in</strong>ish); Baht 72.4 million profit from s<strong>to</strong>cks and<br />

assets sale (a rise of 434.4 percent); Baht 103.9 million from rents and services (a decrease of 4.7 percent), and Baht 2.3 million of<br />

profit share from <strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> associated companies (a reduction of 22.3 percent). In 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company’s <strong>in</strong>vestment expenses<br />

rose by 6.0 percent <strong>to</strong> Baht 78.7 million.<br />

At 2009 year-end, <strong>the</strong> SET <strong>in</strong>dex closed at 734.54, an <strong>in</strong>crease of 284.58, or 63.2 percent, from 2008, which closed at<br />

449.96, result<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s hav<strong>in</strong>g a surplus on revaluation of <strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> s<strong>to</strong>cks <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> SET <strong>to</strong>tall<strong>in</strong>g Baht 6,925.9 million,<br />

a rise of Baht 4,057.9 million, or 141.5 percent, over 2008.<br />

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INVESTMENT<br />

(Baht : Million)<br />

Year end Year end Change Distribution %<br />

2009 2008 % 2009<br />

Composition of Investment Portfolio<br />

Fixed Interest Bear<strong>in</strong>g Securities<br />

Deposits at Banks 939.8 754.9 24.5 9.0<br />

Notes 463.2 243.2 90.5 4.4<br />

Collaterised Loans 2,431.7 2,628.8 (7.5) 23.3<br />

Bonds* 775.2 472.1 64.2 7.4<br />

Investment and O<strong>the</strong>r Loans 56.8 15.4 268.8 0.6<br />

Total Fixed Interest Bear<strong>in</strong>g Securities 4,666.7 4,114.4 13.4 44.7<br />

Shares Listed on <strong>the</strong> SET* 3,707.2 3,352.9 10.6 35.5<br />

Unlisted Shares 764.6 491.9 55.4 7.3<br />

Investment <strong>in</strong> Associated 119.0 118.7 0.3 1.1<br />

Unit of Closed-end Fund Listed on <strong>the</strong> SET* 337.0 337.0 - 3.2<br />

Unit of Closed-end Fund 858.1 709.0 21.0 8.2<br />

Total Investment Portfolio 10,452.6 9,123.9 14.6 100.0<br />

* At Cost<br />

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INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES<br />

Investments <strong>in</strong> Listed Securities as at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009, consist of follow<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

Name of Company L<strong>in</strong>e of Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Percentage No. of Shares Book Value Market Value<br />

of Hod<strong>in</strong>g<br />

(Baht : Million) (Baht : Million)<br />

Bangkok Bank Bank<strong>in</strong>g 1.86 35,412,030 1,419.76 4,090.09<br />

Bumrungrad Hospital Health Care Services 13.17 96,158,302 377.35 2,836.67<br />

Bangkok Life Assurance Assurance 5.27 63,225,000 211.58 1,093.79<br />

Charoong Thai Wire & Cable Electrical Products 6.40 25,468,124 165.96 134.98<br />

Furukawa Metal (<strong>Thailand</strong>) Copper Tu<strong>be</strong> 8.93 4,287,600 100.20 53.59<br />

Thai Re<strong>in</strong>surance Re<strong>in</strong>surance 4.02 47,724,840 90.49 248.17<br />

PTT Energy 0.01 320,000 61.18 78.72<br />

Amata Corporation Industrial Estate 1.31 13,925,600 52.67 102.35<br />

ACL Bank Bank<strong>in</strong>g 0.67 10,643,600 52.24 114.95<br />

Electricity Generat<strong>in</strong>g Energy 0.16 832,300 42.52 65.75<br />

Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services Energy 1.23 6,255,000 35.49 50.67<br />

Ratchaburi Electricity Energy 0.06 900,000 35.37 31.72<br />

M<strong>in</strong>or International Food and Beverage 0.41 13,206,202 35.20 149.23<br />

Union Plastic Plastics 8.37 2,093,160 27.86 32.44<br />

A.J. Plast Packag<strong>in</strong>g 1.23 4,414,400 26.76 17.48<br />

Advanced Info Service Information & 0.01 320,000 25.95 27.60<br />

Communication Technology<br />

Ramkhamhaeng Hospital Health Care Services 0.53 63,900 25.21 33.99<br />

Thai Theparos Food Sauce 1.36 489,600 22.57 69.03<br />

Ticon Industrial Connection Property Development 0.66 4,381,900 21.33 42.06<br />

Bangkok Expressway Transportation & Logistics 0.20 1,513,600 20.92 31.33<br />

I.C.C. International Fashion 0.63 1,844,370 20.20 71.93<br />

Thai Tap Water Supply Utilities 0.11 4,300,000 19.87 19.09<br />

MCOT Media & Publish<strong>in</strong>g 0.11 788,600 19.79 18.93<br />

Chumporn Palm Oil Industry Palm Oil 5.18 14,508,910 18.78 60.07<br />

Rojana Industrial Park Industrial Estate 0.18 1,625,300 18.76 16.93<br />

Total 25 Listed Companies 2,948.01 9,491.56<br />

O<strong>the</strong>r 77 Listed Companies 759.16 1,137.91<br />

Unit trust 1,195.08 1,172.81<br />

Warrant - 6.35<br />

Total 4,902.25 11,808.63<br />

29


SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY<br />

FINANCIAL RESULTS<br />

(Baht’000)<br />

2009 2008<br />

Quarterly Results of Operations Q 1 Q 2 Q 3 Q 4 Q 1 Q 2 Q 3 Q 4<br />

Premium Written 2,185,300 2,008,674 1,990,200 2,612,509 2,138,330 1,849,464 1,765,601 2,025,224<br />

Income on Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g 322,949 217,874 309,638 363,550 293,724 305,641 249,309 197,662<br />

Operat<strong>in</strong>g Expenses 123,572 129,152 151,200 183,524 159,229 167,951 144,642 141,064<br />

Net Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g Profit 199,377 88,722 158,438 180,026 134,495 137,690 104,667 56,598<br />

Net Investment Income 152,448 169,917 163,218 96,144 152,826 244,365 188,761 88,827<br />

Ga<strong>in</strong> (Loss) on Sale of Securities and Assets 3,715 31,002 34,506 3,130 74,420 (5,597) (12,724) (77,734)<br />

Share of Income from Associated<br />

Accounted for under <strong>the</strong> Equity Method 397 492 1,064 320 607 701 1,183 435<br />

Income <strong>be</strong>fore Income Tax 355,937 290,133 357,226 279,620 362,348 377,159 281,887 68,126<br />

Income Tax 79,237 82,965 54,054 127,366 109,528 51,137 21,997 25,534<br />

Net Income 276,700 207,168 303,172 152,254 252,820 326,022 259,890 42,592<br />

Per Share<br />

(Baht)<br />

Basic Earn<strong>in</strong>gs Per Share 5.46 4.08 5.98 3.01 4.99 6.43 5.12 0.84<br />

Ord<strong>in</strong>ary Share (Shares) 50.7 Million 50.7 Million 50.7 Million 50.7 Million 50.7 Million 50.7 Million 50.7 Million 50.7 Million<br />

Dividends 2.75 2.75 2.75 3.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 3.75<br />

S<strong>to</strong>ck Dividends - - - 5.00 - - - -<br />

Dividends and/or S<strong>to</strong>ck Dividends (Full Year) 2.75 2.75 2.75 8.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 3.75<br />

Market Price<br />

High 197 230 241 244 286 286 276 230<br />

Low 186 188 223 231 272 274 224 173<br />

Par Value 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00<br />

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FIVE YEARS REVIEW<br />

(Baht’000)<br />

2009 2008 2007 2006 2005<br />

For <strong>the</strong> Year<br />

(Restated)<br />

Premium Written 8,796,683 7,778,619 7,656,311 7,427,527 6,939,322<br />

Income on Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g 1,214,011 1,046,336 646,157 660,267 722,097<br />

Operat<strong>in</strong>g Expenses 587,448 612,886 564,172 474,308 467,302<br />

Net Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g Profit 626,563 433,450 81,985 185,959 254,795<br />

Net Investment Income 581,727 674,779 589,155 499,256 446,444<br />

Ga<strong>in</strong> (Loss) on Sale of Securities and Assets 72,353 (21,635) 186,791 119,997 119,348<br />

Share of Income from Associated<br />

Accounted for under <strong>the</strong> Equity Method 2,273 2,926 20,120 5,101 -<br />

Income <strong>be</strong>fore Income Tax 1,282,916 1,089,520 878,051 810,313 820,587<br />

Income Tax of 2004 - - - - 52,902<br />

Income Tax 343,622 208,196 170,302 217,025 205,013<br />

Net Income 939,294 881,324 707,749 593,288 562,672<br />

At Year - end<br />

Unearned Premium Reserve 2,990,748 2,508,589 2,453,829 2,275,965 2,081,021<br />

Shareholders’ Equity 13,591,389 9,202,580 13,673,817 12,796,775 11,794,770<br />

Per Share<br />

(Baht)<br />

Basic Earn<strong>in</strong>gs Per Share 18.53 17.38 13.96 11.70 11.10<br />

Ord<strong>in</strong>ary Share (Shares) 50.7 Million 50.7 Million 50.7 Million 50.7 Million 50.7 Million<br />

Dividends 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00<br />

S<strong>to</strong>ck Dividends 5.00 - - - 3.00<br />

Book Value 268.07 181.51 269.70 252.40 232.64<br />

Market Price<br />

High 244.00 286.00 292.00 304.00 264.00<br />

Low 186.00 173.00 216.00 206.00 210.00<br />

Market Price at Year-end 240.00 176.00 274.00 224.00 262.00<br />

Par Value 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00<br />

Num<strong>be</strong>r of Employees 1,066 1,098 1,079 1,057 1,036<br />

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32<br />

ADVISORY BOARD


Mr. Chatri Sophonpanich<br />

Chairman<br />

Mrs. Boonsri Sophonpanich<br />

Adviser<br />

Mr. Damrong Krishnamara<br />

Adviser<br />

Mr. Piti Sithi – amnuai<br />

Adviser<br />

Mr. Vira Ramyarupa<br />

Adviser


BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND<br />

BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROFILE<br />

Mr. Chai Sophonpanich<br />

Chairman<br />

Mr. Plengsakdi Prakaspesat<br />

Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r and Chairman<br />

of <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee<br />

Mr. S<strong>in</strong>gh Tangtaswas<br />

Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r and Chairman of<br />

Remuneration & Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee<br />

34<br />

Education<br />

- B.Sc., University of Colorado, U.S.A.<br />

- Advanced Management Program,<br />

<strong>the</strong> Whar<strong>to</strong>n School, 1984<br />

- The Jo<strong>in</strong>t State - Private Sec<strong>to</strong>rs Class 6,<br />

The National Defence College of <strong>Thailand</strong><br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r Certifi cation Program (DCP)<br />

Class 16/2002, Thai Institute of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

Association<br />

- Chairman 2000 Class 10/2004,<br />

Thai Institute of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Association<br />

Work Experiences<br />

- Chairman and Chief Executive Offi cer,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(present)<br />

- Chairman, Bangkok Insurance Public<br />

Co., Ltd. (1978 - present)<br />

- President, Bangkok Insurance Public<br />

Co., Ltd. (1976 - 2009)<br />

- Chairman, Furukawa Metal (<strong>Thailand</strong>)<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (1988 - present)<br />

- Chairman, Charoong Thai Wire & Cable<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (1986 - present)<br />

- Chairman, Bumrungrad Hospital Public<br />

Co., Ltd. (1979 - present)<br />

- Vice Chairman, Thai Re<strong>in</strong>surance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (1978 - present)<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Bangkok Life Assurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (1968 - present)<br />

- Chairman, The Federation of Thai<br />

Insurance Organization (2006 - 2008)<br />

- President, The General Insurance<br />

Association (1984 - 1986, 1989 - 1991,<br />

1997 - 2001, 2005 - 2007)<br />

- President, The East Asian Insurance<br />

Congress (1984 - 1986, 2004 - 2006)<br />

- Chairman, Asean Re<strong>in</strong>surance<br />

Corp., Ltd., S<strong>in</strong>gapore (1988 - 1992)<br />

- Chairman, Asean Insurance Council,<br />

Jakarta (1987 - 1989)<br />

Education<br />

- Graduate <strong>in</strong> Commerce from Ross<br />

College (Dubl<strong>in</strong>), Ireland<br />

- Ph.D. (Honoraris Causa)<br />

on Mass Communication,<br />

Ramkhamhaeng University<br />

- Ph.D. (Honoraris Causa) on Arts,<br />

Rajabhat Institute Lampang<br />

- Certifi cate of <strong>the</strong> Course for Top<br />

Executives, The Association for Overseas<br />

Technical Scholarship (AOTS), Japan<br />

- The Jo<strong>in</strong>t State - Private Sec<strong>to</strong>rs Class 1,<br />

The National Defence College of <strong>Thailand</strong><br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r Accreditation Program (DAP)<br />

Class 27/2003, Thai Institute of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

Association<br />

- The Characteristics of Effective Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

Class 1/2006, Thai Institute of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

Association<br />

- Audit Committee Program (ACP)<br />

Class 17/2007, Thai Institute of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

Association<br />

Work Experiences<br />

- Chairman of <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2005 - present)<br />

- Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Bangkok Insurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (1999 - present)<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r of Remuneration & Nom<strong>in</strong>ation<br />

Committee, Bangkok Insurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (2004 - 2005)<br />

- Audit Committee, Bangkok Insurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (1999 - 2005)<br />

- Gracious Royal appo<strong>in</strong>tment <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Rank<br />

of Volunteer Defense Cops Colonel,<br />

Voluntary Terri<strong>to</strong>rial Defense Cont<strong>in</strong>gent,<br />

M<strong>in</strong>istry of Interior (Sep 2009 - present)<br />

- Mem<strong>be</strong>r experts of Fertilizer Committee,<br />

The M<strong>in</strong>istry of Agriculture and<br />

Cooperatives (May 2009 - present)<br />

- Mem<strong>be</strong>r of <strong>the</strong> Compensation and<br />

Corporate Governance Committee,<br />

ACL Bank Public Co., Ltd. (2008 - present)<br />

- Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r and Mem<strong>be</strong>r of <strong>the</strong><br />

Audit Committee, ACL Bank Public<br />

Co., Ltd. (2005 - present)<br />

- Adviser, United Flour Mill Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2001 - present)<br />

- Vice Chairman, United Flour Mill Public<br />

Co., Ltd. (1980 - 2001)<br />

- Senior Adviser, Thai Central Chemical<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (1997 - present)<br />

- Corporate Chairman, MC. Industrial<br />

Chemical Co., Ltd. (1997 - 2005)<br />

- Honorary Chairman, Asia Pacifi c Potash<br />

Corporation Ltd. (1984 - 2006)<br />

Education<br />

- B.A. (Economics), Thammasat University<br />

- M.B.A. (F<strong>in</strong>ance), Whar<strong>to</strong>n School of<br />

F<strong>in</strong>ance and Commerce, University of<br />

Pennsylvania<br />

- Certifi cate of Management Development<br />

Program, Whar<strong>to</strong>n School<br />

- Certifi cate of Executive Development<br />

Program, Harvard Bus<strong>in</strong>ess School<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r Certifi cation Program (DCP)<br />

Class 0/2000, Thai Institute of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

Association<br />

Work Experiences<br />

- Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r and Chairman of<br />

Remuneration & Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2004 - present)<br />

- Manag<strong>in</strong>g Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Bangkok Bank<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (2006 - present)<br />

- Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Bangkok Bank<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (2005 - present)<br />

- Chairman of Risk Management Committee,<br />

Bangkok Bank Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2005 - present)<br />

- Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r, TWZ Corporation<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (2005 - present)<br />

- Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r and Chairman of <strong>the</strong><br />

Audit Committee, Thai Optical Group<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (2004 - present)<br />

- Adviser, Corporate Governance Center,<br />

The S<strong>to</strong>ck Exchange of <strong>Thailand</strong><br />

(2002 - 2009)<br />

- President and Chief Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r,<br />

Krung Thai Bank Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(1999 - 2001)


Miss Potjanee Thanavaranit<br />

Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r and<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>r of <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee<br />

Mr. Chor.nun Petpaisit<br />

Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r and<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>r of <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee<br />

Mr. Thira Wongjirachai<br />

Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r and Direc<strong>to</strong>r of<br />

Remuneration & Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee<br />

Education<br />

- B.B.A. (Account<strong>in</strong>g),<br />

Chulalongkorn University<br />

- M.B.A., Syracuse University, U.S.A.<br />

- Advanced Course <strong>in</strong> General Insurance,<br />

Swiss Insurance Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Center, Switzerland<br />

- Advanced Management Program,<br />

Australian Management College, Australia<br />

- Executive Development Program,<br />

Offi ce of <strong>the</strong> Civil Service Commission<br />

- National Defence College, Class 42<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r Certifi cation Program (DCP)<br />

Class 17/2002, Thai Institute of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

Association<br />

- Role of <strong>the</strong> Chairman Program (RCP) Class<br />

13/2006, Thai Institute of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Association<br />

- Role of <strong>the</strong> Compensation Committee<br />

Program (RCC) Class 4/2007,<br />

Thai Institute of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Association<br />

Work Experiences<br />

- Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r and Direc<strong>to</strong>r of <strong>the</strong><br />

Audit Committee, Bangkok Insurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (2007 - present)<br />

- Chairperson of <strong>the</strong> Public Sec<strong>to</strong>r Audit and<br />

Evaluation Committee for <strong>the</strong> M<strong>in</strong>istry of<br />

Commerce (present)<br />

- Chairperson (Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r),<br />

Audit Committee and Chairperson<br />

Compensation & Nom<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g Committee,<br />

Univentures Public Co., Ltd. (present)<br />

- Council of State (Group 3 - Monetary Laws)<br />

(present)<br />

- Qualifi ed Committee, The Federation of<br />

Thai Insurance Organization (present)<br />

- Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Thai Re<strong>in</strong>surance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (present)<br />

- Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r and Audit Committee,<br />

OISHI Group Public Co., Ltd. (present)<br />

- Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Breli Jucker<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (present)<br />

- Sub - Commissioner, <strong>the</strong> Sub - Commission<br />

on <strong>the</strong> Development and Promotion of<br />

Public Organization and o<strong>the</strong>r Organizations<br />

under Governmental Supervision, <strong>the</strong> Public<br />

Sec<strong>to</strong>r Development Commission (present)<br />

- Second Vice - President of <strong>the</strong> National<br />

Legislative Assembly (Oct 2006 - Mar 2008)<br />

- Adviser, M<strong>in</strong>istry of Commerce<br />

(Oct 2006 - Jan 2008)<br />

- Economic Adviser, Council for<br />

National Security (Sep 2006 - Jan 2008)<br />

- Chairperson, <strong>Thailand</strong> Insurance Institute<br />

(2002 - 2007)<br />

- Mem<strong>be</strong>r of <strong>the</strong> Monetary Policy Board,<br />

<strong>the</strong> Bank of <strong>Thailand</strong> (2001 - Aug 2008)<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r - General, Department of Insurance,<br />

M<strong>in</strong>istry of Commerce (2001 - 2006)<br />

- Inspec<strong>to</strong>r - General, M<strong>in</strong>istry of Commerce<br />

(1999 - 2001)<br />

- Deputy Direc<strong>to</strong>r General, Department of<br />

Insurance, M<strong>in</strong>istry of Commerce<br />

(1994 - 1999)<br />

Education<br />

- B.B.A. (Account<strong>in</strong>g),<br />

Thammasat University<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r Accreditation Program (DAP)<br />

Class 28/2004, Thai Institute of<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Association<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r Certifi cation Program (DCP)<br />

Class 76/2006, Thai Institute of<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Association<br />

- Audit Committee Program (ACP)<br />

Class 28/2009, Thai Institute of<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Association<br />

Work Experiences<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r of <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(Feb 2009 - present)<br />

- Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2006 - present, 2002 - 2004)<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Government Hous<strong>in</strong>g Bank<br />

(Jan 2010 - present, 2006 - 2008)<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r, The Government<br />

Pharmaceutical Organization<br />

(Mar 2009 - present)<br />

- Adviser, Performance Improvement,<br />

The Revenue Department,<br />

M<strong>in</strong>istry of F<strong>in</strong>ance (2008 - present)<br />

- Policy and Plan Expert,<br />

The Revenue Department ,<br />

M<strong>in</strong>istry of F<strong>in</strong>ance (2001 - 2008)<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Bureau of Tax Audit<br />

Operation, The Revenue Department,<br />

M<strong>in</strong>istry of F<strong>in</strong>ance (2000 - 2001)<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r, National Science Museum<br />

(2005 - 2007)<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Tourism Authority of <strong>Thailand</strong><br />

(2005 - 2006)<br />

Education<br />

- B. Eng., L<strong>in</strong>nan University<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r Accreditation Program (DAP)<br />

Class 51/2006, Thai Institute of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

Association<br />

Work Experiences<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r of Remuneration & Nom<strong>in</strong>ation<br />

Committee, Bangkok Insurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (2004 - present)<br />

- Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(1993 - present)<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Micro Fi<strong>be</strong>r Industry Co., Ltd.<br />

(present)<br />

35


Mr. Suvarn Thansathit<br />

Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r and Direc<strong>to</strong>r of<br />

Remuneration & Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee<br />

Mr. Virasak Sutanthavibul<br />

Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r<br />

Mr. Yoshihiko Fukasawa<br />

Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r<br />

Education<br />

- M.Sc. <strong>in</strong> Commerce, University of<br />

San<strong>to</strong> Tomas, Philipp<strong>in</strong>es<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r Certifi cation Program (DCP)<br />

Class 63/2005, Thai Institute of<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Association<br />

- The Jo<strong>in</strong>t State - Private Sec<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

Class 355, The National Defence<br />

College of <strong>Thailand</strong><br />

Work Experiences<br />

- Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r and Direc<strong>to</strong>r of<br />

Remuneration & Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2005 - present)<br />

- Senior Executive Vice President & Chief,<br />

Bangkok Bank Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2006 - present)<br />

- Senior Executive Vice President &<br />

Head - Chief Credit Offi cer,<br />

Bangkok Bank Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2005 - 2006)<br />

- Senior Executive Vice President &<br />

Head - Special Asset Management,<br />

Bangkok Bank Public Co., Ltd<br />

(1998 - 2005)<br />

- Senior Executive Vice President &<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>r - Metropolitan Bank<strong>in</strong>g Group,<br />

Bangkok Bank Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(1996 - 1998)<br />

- Chairperson, S<strong>in</strong>nsuptawee Asset<br />

Management Co., Ltd. (2006 - present)<br />

- Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r and Chairman of<br />

<strong>the</strong> Audit Committee, Lal<strong>in</strong> Property<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (2002 - present)<br />

Education<br />

- B. Eng., Chulalongkorn University<br />

- M. Eng. (Industrial Management),<br />

Texas A&M University, Texas, U.S.A.<br />

- The Jo<strong>in</strong>t State – Private Sec<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

Class 18, The National Defence<br />

College of <strong>Thailand</strong><br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r Accreditation Program (DAP)<br />

Class 21/2003, Thai Institute of<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Association<br />

- Certifi cate, Harvard University,<br />

Advanced Management Program,<br />

U.S.A.<br />

- Certifi cate, Harvard University,<br />

F<strong>in</strong>ancial Institution for Private<br />

Enterprise Development, U.S.A.<br />

Work Experiences<br />

- Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2005 - present)<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r, The Grand - UB Co., Ltd.<br />

(2008 - present)<br />

- Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r and Audit<br />

Committee, T.Krungthai Industries<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (2004 - present)<br />

- Executive Vice President,<br />

Head of Metropolitan Commercial<br />

Bank<strong>in</strong>g, Bangkok Bank Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2002 - present)<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Toyota Leas<strong>in</strong>g (<strong>Thailand</strong>)<br />

Co., Ltd. (2001 - present)<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Thai Indo Cordsa Co., Ltd.<br />

(2001 - present)<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Asia Lamp Industry Co., Ltd.<br />

(2001 - present)<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Thai Nusa Development<br />

Co., Ltd. (2001 - 2009)<br />

Education<br />

- Graduated from Department of Bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

Adm<strong>in</strong>istration of HOSEI University,<br />

Japan<br />

Work Experiences<br />

- Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(Aug 2008 - present)<br />

- Deputy CEO, Aioi Mo<strong>to</strong>r and General<br />

Insurance Company of Europe Limited,<br />

London, United K<strong>in</strong>gdom (present)<br />

- General Manager of Overseas<br />

Adm<strong>in</strong>istration Department,<br />

Aioi Insurance Co., Ltd., Japan<br />

(Apr 2008)<br />

- General Manager of International<br />

Department , Aioi Insurance Co., Ltd.<br />

Japan (Apr 2005)<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r and Chief Executive Offi cer of<br />

Aioi Bangkok Insurance Co., Ltd.<br />

(Jan 2005)<br />

- Deputy General Manager of International<br />

Department , Aioi Insurance Co., Ltd.<br />

Japan (Apr 2002)<br />

36


Mr. Witcha Damrongs<strong>in</strong>sak<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>r<br />

Mr. Voravit Rojrapitada<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>r and Company Secretary<br />

Dr. Areepong Bhoocha-oom<br />

Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r and Direc<strong>to</strong>r of <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee<br />

(resigned as from February 22, 2009)<br />

Education<br />

- High School, Wat Bovornnives School<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r Certifi cation Program (DCP)<br />

Class 45/2004, Thai Institute of<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Association<br />

Work Experiences<br />

- Insurance Adviser, Bangkok Insurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (2007 - present)<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Bangkok Insurance Public<br />

Co., Ltd. (1998 - present)<br />

- Executive Vice President, Bangkok<br />

Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2000 - 2006)<br />

- General Manager, Miscellaneous<br />

Insurance Department,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(1983 - 2000)<br />

- Vice Chairman, Miscellaneous<br />

Insurance Sub-committee,<br />

The General Insurance Association<br />

(1984 - 2000)<br />

Education<br />

- Certificate, Assumption Commercial<br />

College<br />

- M<strong>in</strong>i M.B.A., Thammasat University<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r Certifi cation Program (DCP)<br />

Class 27/2003, Thai Institute of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

Association<br />

- Advanced Course <strong>in</strong> General (Non-Life)<br />

Insurance, Swiss Insurance Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

Centre, Switzerland<br />

- Skandia Insurance Management,<br />

Philipp<strong>in</strong>es<br />

Work Experiences<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r and Adviser,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(present)<br />

- Company Secretary, Bangkok Insurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (2008 - present)<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Bangkok Insurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (1981 - present)<br />

- Senior Executive Vice President,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2000 - 2009)<br />

- Secretary <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(1992 - 2008)<br />

- Assistant Manag<strong>in</strong>g Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Bangkok<br />

Insurance Public Co., Ltd. (1982 - 1999)<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Chumporn Palm Oil Industry<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (1999 - present)<br />

- Chairman of <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee,<br />

Chumporn Palm Oil Industry<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (2003 - 2005)<br />

- Audit Committee, Chumporn Palm Oil<br />

Industry Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(1999 - 2002, 2006 - 2008)<br />

37


MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND<br />

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE PROFILE<br />

1. Mr. Chai Sophonpanich<br />

2. Mr. Voravit Rojrapitada<br />

3. Mr. Panus Thiravanitkul<br />

4. Miss Pagamas Charusathien<br />

5. Miss Poonsuk Tevidhaya<br />

6. Mr. Satit Liptasiri<br />

7. Mr. A<strong>non</strong> Vangvasu<br />

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1. Mrs. Srichittra Pramojaney<br />

2. Mr. Jakkrit Chewanuntapornchai<br />

3. Mr. Sontaya Chaichomlert<br />

4. Mr. Suphat Yookongbandhu<br />

5. Dr. Apisit Anantanatarat<br />

6. Mr. Aree Vanairlor<br />

7. Mr. Sumnao Thienpramuk<br />

39


Mr. Chai Sophonpanich<br />

Chairman and President<br />

(Until Decem<strong>be</strong>r 2009)<br />

Chairman and Chief Executive Offi cer<br />

(Effective January 2010)<br />

Mr. Voravit Rojrapitada<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>r and Senior Executive Vice President<br />

(Until Decem<strong>be</strong>r 2009)<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>r and Adviser<br />

(Effective January 2010)<br />

Mr. Panus Thiravanitkul<br />

Executive Vice President<br />

(Until Decem<strong>be</strong>r 2009)<br />

President<br />

(Effective January 2010)<br />

Commence<br />

- February 1968<br />

Commence<br />

- Oc<strong>to</strong><strong>be</strong>r 1971<br />

Commence<br />

- May 1973<br />

Education<br />

- B.Sc., University of Colorado, U.S.A.<br />

- Advanced Management Program,<br />

<strong>the</strong> Whar<strong>to</strong>n School, 1984<br />

- The Jo<strong>in</strong>t State - Private Sec<strong>to</strong>rs Class 6,<br />

The National Defence College of <strong>Thailand</strong><br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r Certifi cation Program (DCP)<br />

Class 16/2002, Thai Institute of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

Association<br />

- Chairman 2000 Class 10/2004,<br />

Thai Institute of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Association<br />

Work Experiences<br />

- Chairman and Chief Executive Offi cer,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(present)<br />

- Chairman, Bangkok Insurance Public<br />

Co., Ltd. (1978 - present)<br />

- President, Bangkok Insurance Public<br />

Co., Ltd. (1976 - 2009)<br />

- Chairman, Furakawa Metal (<strong>Thailand</strong>)<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (1988 - present)<br />

- Chairman, Charoong Thai Wire & Cable<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (1986 - present)<br />

- Chairman, Bumrungrad Hospital<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (1979 - present)<br />

- Vice Chairman, Thai Re<strong>in</strong>surance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (1978 - present)<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Bangkok Life Assurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (1968 - present)<br />

- Chairman, The Federation of Thai<br />

Insurance Organization (2006 - 2008)<br />

- President, The General Insurance<br />

Association (1984 - 1986, 1989 - 1991,<br />

1997 - 2001, 2005 - 2007)<br />

- President, The East Asian Insurance<br />

Congress (1984 - 1986, 2004 - 2006)<br />

- Chairman, Asean Re<strong>in</strong>surance<br />

Corp., Ltd., S<strong>in</strong>gapore (1988 - 1992)<br />

- Chairman, Asean Insurance Council,<br />

Jakarta (1987 - 1989)<br />

Education<br />

- Certifi cate, Assumption Commercial<br />

College<br />

- M<strong>in</strong>i M.B.A., Thammasat University<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r Certifi cation Program (DCP)<br />

Class 27/2003, Thai Institute of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

Association<br />

Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

- Advanced Course <strong>in</strong> General (Non-Life)<br />

Insurance, Swiss Insurance Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

Centre, Switzerland<br />

- Skandia Insurance Management,<br />

Philipp<strong>in</strong>es<br />

Work Experiences<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r and Adviser,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(present)<br />

- Company Secretary, Bangkok Insurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (2008 - present)<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Bangkok Insurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (1981 - present)<br />

- Senior Executive Vice President,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2000 - 2009)<br />

- Secretary <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(1992 - 2008)<br />

- Assistant Manag<strong>in</strong>g Direc<strong>to</strong>r,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(1982 - 1999)<br />

- Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Chumporn Palm Oil Industry<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (1999 - present)<br />

- Chairman of <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee,<br />

Chumporn Palm Oil Industry<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (2003 - 2005)<br />

- Audit Committee, Chumporn Palm Oil<br />

Industry Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(1999 - 2002, 2006 - 2008)<br />

Education<br />

- B.Sc. (Economics), Thammasat University<br />

- M.B.A., Chulalongkorn University<br />

Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

- Advanced Course <strong>in</strong> General (Non-Life)<br />

Insurance, Swiss Insurance Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

Centre, Switzerland<br />

- Mar<strong>in</strong>e Consequential Loss Insurance,<br />

Germany<br />

- Insurance School of Japan<br />

Work Experiences<br />

- President, Bangkok Insurance Public<br />

Co., Ltd. (present)<br />

- Executive Vice President,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2007 - 2009)<br />

- Senior Vice President, Operations<br />

Department, Bangkok Insurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (2001 - 2007)<br />

- General Manager, Mar<strong>in</strong>e Insurance<br />

Department, Bangkok Insurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (2000 - 2001)<br />

- Assistant General Manager,<br />

Mar<strong>in</strong>e Insurance Department,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(1993 - 2000)<br />

- Vice Chairman, Mar<strong>in</strong>e and Transport<br />

Insurance Sub - committee,<br />

The General Insurance Association<br />

(1994 - 1996, 1999 - 2000)<br />

40


Miss Pagamas Charusathien<br />

Senior Vice President<br />

Miss Poonsuk Tevidhaya<br />

Senior Vice President<br />

Mrs. Srichittra Pramojaney<br />

Senior Vice President<br />

Commence<br />

- Decem<strong>be</strong>r 1967<br />

Commence<br />

- August 1969<br />

Commence<br />

- January 2006<br />

Education<br />

- Certifi cate of Vocational Education <strong>in</strong><br />

Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Adm<strong>in</strong>istration (Secretary),<br />

Sa<strong>in</strong>t John’s Vocational College,<br />

Bangkok<br />

- M<strong>in</strong>i M.B.A., Chulalongkorn University<br />

Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

- Advanced Course <strong>in</strong> General (Non-Life)<br />

Insurance, Swiss Insurance Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

Centre, Switzerland<br />

- Air Carriage - Law & Cl<strong>aim</strong>s Handl<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

England<br />

- Agricultural Insurance, France<br />

Work Experiences<br />

- Senior Vice President, Special Risks<br />

Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Unit, Bangkok Insurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (2007 - present)<br />

- Senior Vice President, Production<br />

Department, Bangkok Insurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (2001 - 2007)<br />

- General Manager, Personal Insurance<br />

and Aviation Department,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2000 - 2001)<br />

- Assistant General Manager,<br />

Personal Insurance and Aviation<br />

Department, Bangkok Insurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (1999 - 2000)<br />

- Assistant General Manager,<br />

Miscellaneous Insurance Department,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(1994 - 1999)<br />

Education<br />

- B.B.A., Bangkok University<br />

Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

- Advanced Course <strong>in</strong> General (Non-Life)<br />

Insurance, Swiss Insurance Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

Centre, Switzerland<br />

- Insurance Management Development<br />

Program (IMDP)<br />

Work Experiences<br />

- Senior Vice President,<br />

Human Resources Department,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2000 - present)<br />

- Assistant General Manager,<br />

Human Resources Department,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(1994 - 2000)<br />

Education<br />

- B.B.A. (Account<strong>in</strong>g),<br />

Thammasat University<br />

- M.B.A., University of North Texas, U.S.A<br />

Work Experiences<br />

- Senior Vice President, Account<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Department and Treasury Department,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2006 - present)<br />

- Chief F<strong>in</strong>ancial Offi cer,<br />

Henkel Thai (1999) Ltd. (2004 - 2005)<br />

- Corporate F<strong>in</strong>ancial and Account<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Controller, Mo<strong>to</strong>rola (<strong>Thailand</strong>) Ltd.<br />

(2002 - 2004)<br />

- Corporate General Manager,<br />

Offi ce of F<strong>in</strong>ancial Management,<br />

Mitsubishi Mo<strong>to</strong>rs (<strong>Thailand</strong>) Ltd.<br />

(1997 - 2002)<br />

41


Mr. Satit Liptasiri<br />

Senior Vice President<br />

Mr. A<strong>non</strong> Vangvasu<br />

Senior Vice President<br />

Mr. Jakkrit Chewanuntapornchai<br />

Senior Vice President<br />

Commence<br />

- Oc<strong>to</strong><strong>be</strong>r 1977<br />

Commence<br />

- Decem<strong>be</strong>r 1976<br />

Commence<br />

- August 1982<br />

Education<br />

- Diploma (Account<strong>in</strong>g), Perth Technical<br />

College, Australia<br />

Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

- Advanced Course <strong>in</strong> General (Non-Life)<br />

Insurance, Swiss Insurance Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

Centre, Switzerland<br />

- Risk Assessment Workshop for Asian<br />

Fire Underwriters, Switzerland<br />

- Insurance Management Development<br />

Program (IMDP)<br />

Work Experiences<br />

- Senior Vice President,<br />

Agent Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Unit,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2009 - present)<br />

- Senior Vice President,<br />

Non-Mo<strong>to</strong>r Cl<strong>aim</strong>s Department,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2006 - present)<br />

- Senior Vice President,<br />

Branch Operations Department,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2001 - 2005)<br />

- General Manager, Fire Insurance<br />

Department, Bangkok Insurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (2000 - 2001)<br />

- Assistant General Manager,<br />

Fire Insurance Department,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(1995 - 2000)<br />

- Vice Chairman, The Property<br />

Insurance Sub - committee,<br />

The General Insurance Association<br />

(1998 - 2002)<br />

Education<br />

- LL.B., Ramkhamhaeng University<br />

Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

- Advanced Course <strong>in</strong> General<br />

(Non-Life) Insurance, Swiss Insurance<br />

Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Centre, Switzerland<br />

- Insurance Management Development<br />

Program (IMDP)<br />

Work Experiences<br />

- Senior Vice President, Mo<strong>to</strong>r Cl<strong>aim</strong>s<br />

Department, Bangkok Insurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (2006 - present)<br />

- Senior Vice President, Legal<br />

Department, Bangkok Insurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (2000 - present)<br />

- Senior Vice President, Non-Mo<strong>to</strong>r<br />

Cl<strong>aim</strong>s Department, Bangkok<br />

Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2003 - 2005)<br />

- Secretary General, The General<br />

Insurance Association (2009 - present)<br />

- Vice Chairman, Mo<strong>to</strong>r Insurance<br />

Sub - committee, The General<br />

Insurance Association (2001 - present)<br />

- Vice Chairman of The Board,<br />

Road Accident Victims Protection<br />

Co., Ltd. (1998 - present)<br />

Education<br />

- B.Sc. (Statistics),<br />

Chulalongkorn University<br />

- M.B.A., Chulalongkorn University<br />

Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

- General Insurance & Insurance<br />

Management, IIAP, Philipp<strong>in</strong>es<br />

- Alois - Alzheimer Scholarship, Munich Re,<br />

Germany<br />

- MARSH Overseas Clients’ Course 2001,<br />

England<br />

Work Experiences<br />

- Senior Vice President,<br />

Commercial L<strong>in</strong>es Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Unit,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2007 - present)<br />

- Vice President, Direct Cus<strong>to</strong>mer<br />

Division, Bangkok Insurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (2001 - 2007)<br />

- Manager, Non-Mo<strong>to</strong>r Cl<strong>aim</strong>s<br />

Department, Bangkok Insurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (1998 - 2001)<br />

42


Mr. Sontaya Chaichomlert<br />

Senior Vice President<br />

Mr. Suphat Yookongbandhu<br />

Senior Vice President<br />

Dr. Apisit Anantanatarat<br />

Senior Vice President<br />

Commence<br />

- February 1996<br />

Commence<br />

- August 1980<br />

Commence<br />

- April 1985<br />

Education<br />

- B.B.A. (Account<strong>in</strong>g),<br />

Thammasat University<br />

- M<strong>in</strong>i M.B.A., Chulalongkorn University<br />

Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

- Chiyoda Insurance Sem<strong>in</strong>ar, Japan<br />

- Insurance Management Development<br />

Program (IMDP)<br />

- Modern Management Program (MMP)<br />

- Develop<strong>in</strong>g CG Policy Statement,<br />

Thai Institute of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Association<br />

- Board and Direc<strong>to</strong>r Performance<br />

Evaluation, Thai Institute of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

Association<br />

Work Experiences<br />

- Senior Vice President,<br />

Internal Audit Department,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2007- present)<br />

- First Vice President, Internal Audit Office,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2005 - 2006)<br />

- Vice President, Internal Audit Offi ce,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2004 - 2005)<br />

- Vice President, Internal Audit Division,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(1996 - 2004)<br />

Education<br />

- B.B.A. (Market<strong>in</strong>g),<br />

Assumption University<br />

- Associate of <strong>the</strong> Insurance Institute of<br />

New Zealand (NZII), New Zealand<br />

Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

- Miscellaneous Casualty Insurance, ISJ,<br />

Japan<br />

- Advanced Course <strong>in</strong> General (Non-Life)<br />

Insurance, Swiss Insurance Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

Centre, Switzerland<br />

- Insurance Management Development<br />

Program (IMDP)<br />

Work Experiences<br />

- Senior Vice President,<br />

Broker Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Unit,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2007 - present)<br />

- First Vice President, Broker Division,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2005 - 2007)<br />

- Vice President, Broker Division,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2001 - 2005)<br />

- Manager, Miscellaneous Insurance<br />

Department, Bangkok Insurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (1994 - 2001)<br />

Education<br />

- Doc<strong>to</strong>r of Organization Development<br />

and Transformation, Cebu Doc<strong>to</strong>rs’<br />

University, Philipp<strong>in</strong>es<br />

- M.A. (Industrial and Organization<br />

Psychology), Thammasat University<br />

- M.S. (Insurance), University of Hartford,<br />

U.S.A.<br />

- Diploma of F<strong>in</strong>ancial Service<br />

(General Insurance), ANZIIF<br />

(Senior Associate), Australia<br />

Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

- Health and Medical Insurance<br />

Conference 2009, Malaysia<br />

- General Insurance Foundation Course,<br />

National Insurance Academy, India<br />

- Management Development Program -<br />

Fit for Expert Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

Swiss Insurance Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Centre,<br />

Switzerland<br />

- Management Development Program -<br />

Fit for Management, Swiss Insurance<br />

Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Centre, Switzerland<br />

- New Forms of Risk Shar<strong>in</strong>g and Risk<br />

Eng<strong>in</strong>eer, SCOR, France<br />

- Genesys G-Force Event 2008 and<br />

Contact Center Site Visit, Australia<br />

Work Experiences<br />

- Senior Vice President, Personal L<strong>in</strong>es<br />

Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Unit Bangkok Insurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (2007 - present)<br />

- First Vice President, Information<br />

Technology Department,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2005 - present)<br />

- First Vice President, Personal L<strong>in</strong>es<br />

Division, Bangkok Insurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (2006 - 2007)<br />

- Vice President, Human Resources<br />

Development Division,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2002 - 2005)<br />

- Assistant Vice President,<br />

Human Resources Development<br />

Division, Bangkok Insurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (2000 - 2002)<br />

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Mr. Aree Vanairlor<br />

Senior Vice President<br />

Mr. Sumnao Thienpramuk<br />

First Vice President<br />

Mr. Boonkird Chirapathama<br />

Senior Vice President<br />

(resigned as from February 1, 2010)<br />

Commence<br />

- August 1989<br />

Commence<br />

- June 1989<br />

Education<br />

- B.A. (Political Science),<br />

Ramkhamheng University<br />

- Associate of <strong>the</strong> Insurance Institute of<br />

New Zealand (NZII), New Zealand<br />

Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

- Advanced Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Insurance<br />

Sem<strong>in</strong>ar, Cologne Re, Germany<br />

- Advanced Non-Life Insurance Course,<br />

Swiss Insurance Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Centre,<br />

Switzerland<br />

Work Experiences<br />

- Senior Vice President,<br />

F<strong>in</strong>ancial Institution Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Unit,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2007 - present)<br />

- First Vice President, Agent Division,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(2006 - 2007)<br />

- First Vice president, F<strong>in</strong>ancial Institution<br />

Division, Bangkok Insurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (2005 - 2006)<br />

- Vice president, F<strong>in</strong>ancial Institution<br />

Division, Bangkok Insurance<br />

Public Co., Ltd. (2001 - 2005)<br />

- Manager, Market<strong>in</strong>g Department,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(1995 - 2001)<br />

Education<br />

- M.Sc. (Applied Statistics),<br />

National Institute of Development<br />

Adm<strong>in</strong>istration<br />

Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

- Chiyoda Insurance Sem<strong>in</strong>ar, Japan<br />

- Sumi<strong>to</strong>mo Systems Sem<strong>in</strong>ar, Japan<br />

Work Experiences<br />

- First Vice President,<br />

Information Technology Department,<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

(1996 - present)<br />

<strong>We</strong> <strong>aim</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>most</strong> <strong>preferred</strong> <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong> <strong><strong>in</strong>surer</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Thailand</strong><br />

Our primary focus is always on provid<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>the</strong> <strong>be</strong>st service <strong>to</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>mers.<br />

<strong>We</strong> give cus<strong>to</strong>mers Bangkok Insurance dr<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g water<br />

at <strong>the</strong> scene <strong>to</strong> help <strong>the</strong>m reduce anxiety<br />

and stay cool <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> hot wea<strong>the</strong>r.<br />

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Bangkok Insurance,<br />

Your Car<strong>in</strong>g Partner


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FIRST VICE PRESIDENT<br />

AND VICE PRESIDENT


1. Mr. Anant Pongpoon<br />

2. Ms. Anchana Lohchanacharoenporn<br />

3. Mr. Athapol Anansajakul<br />

4. Mr. Charun Jongudomporn<br />

5. Mr. Ekamol Aungkavattana<br />

6. Mrs. Jariya Pattamachaiyant<br />

7. Mr. Lert Vongchai<br />

8. Mr. Pai<strong>to</strong>on Chanpanorrak<br />

9. Mr. Perasak Nakasriarun<br />

10. Ms. Pimjai Luemrung<br />

11. Mr. Prasit Wanichodom<br />

12. Mr. Preecha Sornmanee<br />

13. Mrs. Ratiporn Wasskul<br />

14. Ms. Saranya Luenglertvorakul<br />

15. Mr. Somchai Chiaranaiphaisan<br />

16. Mr. Sorat Vonganankit<br />

17. Mr. Stephen Crabb<br />

18. Mr. Suchai Limpodom<br />

19. Ms. Suj<strong>in</strong>da Teplertboon<br />

20. Mrs. Sumana Trongtra<strong>non</strong><br />

21. Mr. Supamongkol Sukakanya<br />

22. Mr. Suthi Chathanakul<br />

23. Ms. Sutida Malila<br />

24. Mr. Trirak Krutvecho<br />

25. Ms. Umaporn Hualbuttar<br />

26. Mrs. Vachana Boonritthipong<br />

27. Mrs. Vanthana Yoovithaya<br />

28. Mr. Vichien Moleewon<br />

29. Mr. Virat Akaraboonlertyot<br />

30. Mr. <strong>We</strong>rawut Ratananate<br />

31. Mr. Wichai Pongsetpisal<br />

32. Ms. Yup<strong>in</strong> Thongsaengbunya<br />

Remark : Mrs. Supranee Piriyawiboon (retired on January 1, 2010)


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ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT


1. Mr. Alonggorn Gradtip<br />

2. Mr. Anawaj Saibang<br />

3. Mr. Anek Keereesathien<br />

4. Mrs. Anutra Chanprasartsuk<br />

5. Mr. Attapol Rangsiwongs<br />

6. Mrs. Chanpimol Suthisopaarphon<br />

7. Mrs. Charasporn Vipakornvit<br />

8. Mr. Chatchai Chitpaiboolrak<br />

9. Mr. Danai Rojj<strong>in</strong>taves<br />

10. Mrs. Duangta Sanpha-asa<br />

11. Mr. Jeravat Payakarasamit<br />

12. Mr. Jeravong Thantachote<br />

13. Mrs. Jurairuch Pipatpongsopon<br />

14. Mr. Kannasootr Homjan<br />

15. Mr. Kiettisak Sirilikitchai<br />

16. Mr. Kitisak Suriyaratanapimol<br />

17. Mr. Kittipong Arunrungsawadi<br />

18. Mr. Kriengsak Wongsantimeth<br />

19. Mr. Mannarong Thititanakul<br />

20. Mr. Mongkol Tong<strong>to</strong><br />

21. Ms. Naranuch Wontanawaikoon<br />

22. Mr. Narongrit Udomlapsakul<br />

23. Ms. Natsaran Woraratpanya<br />

24. Mr. Natthajak Santatilokkul<br />

25. Mrs. Netnaphit Poolsupya<br />

26. Mr. Pair<strong>in</strong> Chai<strong>be</strong>njapol<br />

27. Mr. Paisan Vohakiat<br />

28. Mrs. Pannee Vongchai<br />

29. Ms. Pantita Panyamee<br />

30. Ms. Paveena Juchuan<br />

31. Mr. Peerapat Thawornniti<br />

33. Mr. Pisit Kidcharoensuk<br />

34. Mr. Pitiphong Chaochaikhong<br />

(appo<strong>in</strong>ted on February 1, 2010)<br />

35. Ms. Pranee Komonkaw<strong>in</strong><br />

36. Mr. Prayudh Jatarupamaya<br />

37. Ms. Rangsimarath Thongdeekam<br />

38. Mrs. Rataya S<strong>in</strong>gh<br />

39. Mr. Sarayuth Apaipim<br />

40. Mrs. Sermsuk Kidcharoensuk<br />

41. Ms. Siriraht Ojarutip<br />

42. Mrs. Sirithorn Pongsiripat<br />

43. Mr. Somkiat Veeratanaporn<br />

44. Mr. Songkiat Nualon<br />

45. Mr. Songyos Intaladchoom<br />

46. Mr. Suchai Srirongraungjit<br />

47. Ms. Sunee Luangpongrat<br />

48. Mr. Surasak Xu<strong>to</strong><br />

49. Mrs. Suwannee Kuptitumkul<br />

50. Mrs. Suwannee Sithisukh<br />

51. Mr. Tawee Kvanthong<br />

52. Mr. Taweechai Wootianusorn<br />

53. Mr. Teerawat Jaturavit<br />

54. Mr. Thitipong Kittiprapas<br />

55. Mr. Varit Unprasertporn<br />

56. Mrs. Waraporn Dhanisornkul<br />

57. Mr. <strong>We</strong>ra Virojsirasak<br />

58. Mr. <strong>We</strong>rachat Tulapong<br />

59. Ms. Wilai Lertritpuwadol<br />

60. Mr. W<strong>in</strong>ai Kunpraserd<br />

61. Mr. Wiwat Panyakiattikun<br />

62. Mr. Yongyudh Tangtrongpiros<br />

32. Ms. Pisamai Wiphatkrut<br />

Remark : Mr. Suthira Patrapanupat (passed away on July 16, 2009)<br />

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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES IN 2009<br />

Contributions <strong>to</strong> Foundations under Royal Patronage<br />

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Bangkok Insurance Public Company Limited is determ<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>to</strong> manage its bus<strong>in</strong>ess based on <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>ciple of good<br />

corporate governance, with a responsibility for society. It has resolved <strong>to</strong> constantly lend support <strong>to</strong> social activities and give<br />

importance <strong>to</strong> susta<strong>in</strong>able development that is measurable so that community people have a <strong>be</strong>tter quality of <strong>life</strong> and can help<br />

<strong>the</strong>mselves <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> long term.<br />

The Company’s policy on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)<br />

- Create awareness among <strong>the</strong> Company’s management and all levels of staff <strong>to</strong> realize <strong>the</strong> significance of conduct<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>the</strong>mselves <strong>in</strong> a way that would <strong>be</strong>nefit society, and regard it as a duty <strong>to</strong> take part <strong>in</strong> this aspect of <strong>the</strong> Company’s activities.<br />

- Support social activities <strong>to</strong> help underprivileged people <strong>in</strong> society and those suffer<strong>in</strong>g from various disasters, as well as<br />

preserv<strong>in</strong>g archaeological objects which are precious and are part of <strong>the</strong> his<strong>to</strong>rical and cultural heritage of <strong>the</strong> Thai nation.<br />

- Allocate budgets <strong>in</strong> constant support of social activities.<br />

- Provide educational support <strong>to</strong> underprivileged people by giv<strong>in</strong>g importance <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> study of occupations <strong>in</strong> which<br />

<strong>Thailand</strong> is lack<strong>in</strong>g and which can significantly streng<strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong> country’s future development.<br />

- Campaign for network generation for cooperation among various organizations <strong>to</strong> implement <strong>the</strong> planned project, with<br />

an <strong>aim</strong> <strong>to</strong> fulfill objectives and expand assistances or comprehensively carry out activities cover<strong>in</strong>g remote and poverty-stricken<br />

areas across <strong>the</strong> country.<br />

In 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company participated <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g social activities.<br />

Contributions <strong>to</strong> Foundations under Royal Patronage<br />

- A contribution of Baht 1.8 million <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ananda Mahidol Foundation, as scholarships for students capable of fur<strong>the</strong>r<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir studies <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> highest level.<br />

- A contribution of Baht 1.8 million <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Chai Pattana Foundation, <strong>to</strong> implement royal projects and help people <strong>in</strong>, for<br />

example, education, environmental conservation, social development, etc.<br />

- A contribution of Baht 800,000 <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> “Graduates Go Home” project, as scholarships for students under royal patronage.<br />

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Scholarships for students<br />

Construction of a library for juveniles<br />

Occupational Promotion<br />

Education<br />

- The Company has granted scholarships <strong>to</strong> worthy but poor students for <strong>the</strong>ir university education. In 2009, 88<br />

scholarships were granted <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> 16 th class <strong>to</strong>tall<strong>in</strong>g about Baht 4.8 million. The grants <strong>in</strong>clude tuition fees, as well as expenses for<br />

food, accommodation and o<strong>the</strong>rs. The Company has pursued its scholarship-grant<strong>in</strong>g project cont<strong>in</strong>uously s<strong>in</strong>ce 1994.<br />

- Support activities <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> “Promote students’ read<strong>in</strong>g habit project”.<br />

- By develop<strong>in</strong>g school libraries and donat<strong>in</strong>g worthy books for children, for <strong>in</strong>stance, those written by Her Royal<br />

Highness Crown Pr<strong>in</strong>cess Sir<strong>in</strong>dhorn, encyclopedias and dictionaries, <strong>to</strong> schools <strong>in</strong> Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom and Sakon<br />

Nakhon, with an <strong>aim</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>culcate a read<strong>in</strong>g habit among schoolchildren.<br />

- Organize sem<strong>in</strong>ars for teachers teach<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Thai language and those <strong>in</strong> charge of school libraries <strong>in</strong> 74 schools <strong>in</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> nor<strong>the</strong>astern region so as <strong>to</strong> promote knowledge and technique for <strong>the</strong>se teachers <strong>to</strong> encourage <strong>the</strong>ir students <strong>to</strong> possess a<br />

read<strong>in</strong>g habit. In addition, <strong>the</strong> Company has launched a campaign stimulat<strong>in</strong>g both students and teachers <strong>to</strong> participate <strong>in</strong> a one-page<br />

book contest for scholarship w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

- Contribute Baht 100,000 for <strong>the</strong> construction of a library for juveniles for <strong>the</strong> centre for outside-school education, <strong>in</strong><br />

addition <strong>to</strong> provid<strong>in</strong>g necessary equipment <strong>in</strong> order <strong>to</strong> develop learn<strong>in</strong>g skills of juveniles of Kogbhodi district, Pattani.<br />

Occupational Promotion<br />

The Company has promoted appropriate occupational development for nor<strong>the</strong>astern people through basket weav<strong>in</strong>g<br />

s<strong>in</strong>ce 1995 by provid<strong>in</strong>g experts <strong>in</strong> teach<strong>in</strong>g a production method and raw materials, as well as f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g product outlets. Currently,<br />

people <strong>in</strong> those areas earn additional <strong>in</strong>comes and are able <strong>to</strong> help <strong>the</strong>mselves. Typically, it is <strong>the</strong> creation of a community<br />

network, <strong>be</strong>g<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g with 1 village and expand<strong>in</strong>g now <strong>to</strong> 5 villages consist<strong>in</strong>g of over 30 households.<br />

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Public Health<br />

Relief of Public Disasters<br />

Donated overcoats and blankets<br />

<strong>to</strong> Wat Phrabartnamphu<br />

Public Health<br />

- The Company, <strong>in</strong> cooperation with Bumrungrad Hospital, cont<strong>in</strong>uously provides a mobile medical service for <strong>the</strong><br />

treatment of people <strong>in</strong> remote and poverty-stricken areas. These activities are carried out free of charge and are <strong>aim</strong>ed at<br />

promot<strong>in</strong>g peoples’ good health. For every one of <strong>the</strong> activities <strong>the</strong>re is participation by <strong>the</strong> Company’s management and volunteer<br />

employees, along with a medical team of doc<strong>to</strong>rs and nurses. The activity has <strong>be</strong>en conducted s<strong>in</strong>ce 1988.<br />

- The Company’s management and staff annually donate blood <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Red Cross Society on <strong>the</strong> occasion of <strong>the</strong><br />

Company’s operation anniversary.<br />

Relief of Public Disasters<br />

- The BKI Care Club comprises <strong>the</strong> Company’s employees who are voluntary service-m<strong>in</strong>ded and really determ<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>to</strong><br />

help society. Each of <strong>the</strong>m is prepared <strong>to</strong> devote his/her time and energy at weekends perform<strong>in</strong>g social activities by provid<strong>in</strong>g<br />

supplies and basic necessities <strong>to</strong> underprivileged people, as well as mak<strong>in</strong>g a site visit <strong>to</strong> assist victims of various disasters. For<br />

example, <strong>the</strong> Club has provided necessities <strong>to</strong> victims of fire and flood, given hygiene masks <strong>in</strong> prevention of <strong>in</strong>fection of type – A<br />

(H1N1) <strong>in</strong>fluenza, and also provid<strong>in</strong>g BKI ra<strong>in</strong>coats <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> public, etc.<br />

- The Company has donated overcoats and blankets, <strong>to</strong> Wat Phrabartnamphu and Dhammarak Children’ Home <strong>in</strong> Lop Buri<br />

<strong>in</strong> order <strong>to</strong> help victims of unusually cold wea<strong>the</strong>r.<br />

O<strong>the</strong>r Public Benefits<br />

- The Company’s management and staff have made a visit <strong>to</strong> underprivileged and aids virus-<strong>in</strong>fected children stay<strong>in</strong>g at<br />

Ban Homehug of <strong>the</strong> Suthas<strong>in</strong>ee Noi-<strong>in</strong>dhra Foundation for Children and Juveniles <strong>in</strong> Yasothon. They have also donated money,<br />

clo<strong>the</strong>s, necessities and educational equipment <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>se children, as well as organiz<strong>in</strong>g recreational activities <strong>to</strong> br<strong>in</strong>g about<br />

happ<strong>in</strong>ess and smiles.<br />

- The Company has <strong>in</strong>itiated <strong>the</strong> “Agriculture for Lunch” project by arrang<strong>in</strong>g a fish-rais<strong>in</strong>g well and areas for grow<strong>in</strong>g<br />

kitchen-garden vegetables and perennial plants for Voraditwittayaprasuth School, Angthong, so as <strong>to</strong> enhance <strong>the</strong> students’<br />

quality of <strong>life</strong>, as well as <strong>to</strong> foster an understand<strong>in</strong>g of earn<strong>in</strong>g a liv<strong>in</strong>g based on <strong>the</strong> sufficiency economy pr<strong>in</strong>ciple.<br />

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To <strong>the</strong> Shareholders of Bangkok Insurance Public Company Limited<br />

REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE<br />

The Bangkok Insurance Public Company Limited Audit Committee comprises 3 <strong>in</strong>dependent direc<strong>to</strong>rs, namely,<br />

Mr. Plengsakdi Prakaspesat (Chairman), Miss Potjanee Thanavaranit (Mem<strong>be</strong>r) and Dr. Areepong Bhoocha-oom (Mem<strong>be</strong>r).<br />

The Audit Committee has a three-year term, from Novem<strong>be</strong>r 16, 2008, <strong>to</strong> Novem<strong>be</strong>r 15, 2011.<br />

The Company’s Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs passed a resolution at its meet<strong>in</strong>g (No.1/2009) on February 27, 2009, <strong>to</strong> appo<strong>in</strong>t<br />

Mr. Chor.nun Petpaisit, who had gone through <strong>the</strong> nom<strong>in</strong>ation process carried out by <strong>the</strong> Remuneration and Nom<strong>in</strong>ation<br />

Committee, and is regarded by <strong>the</strong> Committee as <strong>be</strong><strong>in</strong>g qualified, <strong>in</strong> accordance with <strong>the</strong> Company’s requirements, as an <strong>in</strong>dependent<br />

direc<strong>to</strong>r, <strong>to</strong> sit on <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee replac<strong>in</strong>g Dr. Areepong Bhoocha-oom, who asked <strong>to</strong> resign <strong>be</strong>fore his term expired.<br />

Mr. Chor.nun’s appo<strong>in</strong>tment was effective from February 27, 2009 and his term will <strong>be</strong> due on Novem<strong>be</strong>r 15, 2011.<br />

In 2009, <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee convened 4 meet<strong>in</strong>gs, attended by <strong>the</strong> Direc<strong>to</strong>r and Senior Executive Vice President, Senior<br />

Vice President of Account<strong>in</strong>g Department and Senior Vice President of Internal Audit Department. It fur<strong>the</strong>r convened ano<strong>the</strong>r 2<br />

meet<strong>in</strong>gs without <strong>the</strong> attendance of <strong>the</strong> Company’s management <strong>to</strong> implement duties assigned by <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs as<br />

summarized <strong>be</strong>low:<br />

1. Check<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>the</strong> F<strong>in</strong>ancial Statements. The Audit Committee, along with <strong>the</strong> Company’s management and<br />

<strong>in</strong>dependent audi<strong>to</strong>rs, has exam<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>the</strong> Company’s quarterly and annual f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements <strong>to</strong> ensure that <strong>the</strong>y are accurately<br />

and properly established <strong>in</strong> accordance with generally accepted account<strong>in</strong>g standards. Simultaneously, data is sufficiently and<br />

reliably disclosed. In addition, <strong>the</strong> Committee has made suggestions for an improvement and conducted follow-up checks for <strong>the</strong><br />

Company’s <strong>be</strong>nefit.<br />

2. Supervis<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Company’s Internal Control System and Performance Correspond<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

Provisions of Law. The Audit Committee has exam<strong>in</strong>ed and approved <strong>the</strong> audit plan of <strong>the</strong> audit department for 2009,<br />

exam<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>the</strong> report on audit consequences based on <strong>the</strong> plan, as well as made suggestions for <strong>the</strong> efficiency and effectiveness<br />

of <strong>the</strong> audit department’s performance, <strong>in</strong> addition <strong>to</strong> exchang<strong>in</strong>g op<strong>in</strong>ions and provid<strong>in</strong>g advice <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s management <strong>in</strong><br />

order <strong>to</strong> follow up with improvement on significant issues accord<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> an audit report. This is <strong>to</strong> ensure that <strong>the</strong> company has a<br />

good <strong>in</strong>ternal control system and practices that comply with <strong>the</strong> relevant laws and regulations.<br />

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3. Check<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> Prevent a Conflict of Interest. The Audit Committee has exam<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong>terrelated parties transactions<br />

of companies and persons concerned that may generate a conflict of <strong>in</strong>terest with <strong>the</strong> Company. This is <strong>to</strong> ensure bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

transparency and actual transactions for normal bus<strong>in</strong>ess practices, which does not significantly affect <strong>the</strong> Company.<br />

4. Select<strong>in</strong>g and Propos<strong>in</strong>g an Appo<strong>in</strong>tment of Audi<strong>to</strong>r. The Audit Committee has considered and proposed <strong>to</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> Company’s Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs, for an approval from <strong>the</strong> shareholders’ meet<strong>in</strong>g for <strong>the</strong> appo<strong>in</strong>tment of Mrs. Nonglak Pumnoi<br />

and/or Mr. Sophon Permsiriwallop and/or Miss Rungnapha Lertsuwannakul of Ernst & Young Office Limited as audi<strong>to</strong>rs for <strong>the</strong><br />

year 2009, with <strong>the</strong> remuneration of Baht 1,360,000.<br />

5. Perform<strong>in</strong>g O<strong>the</strong>r Duties. The Audit Committee has supervised and provided recommendations <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s<br />

management <strong>in</strong> terms of managerial issues <strong>to</strong> engender an appropriate <strong>in</strong>spection and a checks-and-balance mechanism. It also<br />

adheres <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>ciples of a good corporate governance policy so as <strong>to</strong> create confidence among shareholders, <strong>in</strong>ves<strong>to</strong>rs and all<br />

parties concerned.<br />

The Audit Committee has considered and found that <strong>the</strong> Company implemented a good corporate governance policy and<br />

established a proper and effective <strong>in</strong>ternal control system. Similarly, <strong>the</strong> Company has efficient risk management and <strong>in</strong>terrelated<br />

items that are commercially true ones, as well as normal and reasonable bus<strong>in</strong>esses. In addition, <strong>the</strong> Company has performed its<br />

operations <strong>in</strong> compliance with <strong>the</strong> relevant laws and regulations, and established accurate and proper f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements while<br />

disclos<strong>in</strong>g complete and correct <strong>in</strong>formation on par with account<strong>in</strong>g measures, and hav<strong>in</strong>g a reliable system of good corporate<br />

governance.<br />

(Mr. Plengsakdi Prakaspesat)<br />

Chairman of <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee<br />

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REPORT ON THE BOARD OF<br />

DIRECTORûS RESPONSIBILITY<br />

FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS<br />

The Bangkok Insurance Public Company Limited Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs is responsible for <strong>the</strong> Company’s f<strong>in</strong>ancial<br />

statements, as well as f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>formation technology, appear<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> annual f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements. Such statements have <strong>be</strong>en<br />

prepared <strong>in</strong> accordance with account<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>in</strong>ciples and practices generally accepted <strong>in</strong> <strong>Thailand</strong>. In this regard, <strong>the</strong> Board of<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>rs has selected an appropriate account<strong>in</strong>g policy and constantly implemented it with cautious discretion. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore,<br />

significant data is sufficiently disclosed <strong>in</strong> notes of <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements.<br />

The Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs also provides and ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>s an efficient <strong>in</strong>ternal control system <strong>to</strong> ensure that <strong>the</strong> record<strong>in</strong>g of<br />

account<strong>in</strong>g data is accurate, complete and adequate for <strong>the</strong> protection of <strong>the</strong> Company’s assets and <strong>the</strong> prevention of fraud and<br />

malpractices, while disclos<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>terrelated items <strong>to</strong> avoid any conflict of <strong>in</strong>terests, as well as comply<strong>in</strong>g with <strong>the</strong> laws and regulations<br />

concerned. In this connection, <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee is assigned by <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> oversee, take responsibility for and<br />

cont<strong>in</strong>uously report <strong>the</strong> consequences <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Board. The Audit Committee’s op<strong>in</strong>ions on <strong>the</strong>se issues have already appeared <strong>in</strong> its<br />

report, which is displayed <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s annual report.<br />

The Company’s Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs is of <strong>the</strong> op<strong>in</strong>ion that an overall <strong>in</strong>ternal control system of <strong>the</strong> Company is satisfac<strong>to</strong>ry<br />

and generates justified confidence <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> reliability of <strong>the</strong> Company’s f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements as at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009. The Company’s<br />

<strong>in</strong>dependent audi<strong>to</strong>r has also audited <strong>in</strong> accordance with generally accepted audit<strong>in</strong>g standards and is of <strong>the</strong> op<strong>in</strong>ion that <strong>the</strong><br />

Company’s f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements referred <strong>to</strong> above present fairly, <strong>in</strong> all material respects, its f<strong>in</strong>ancial position and operational<br />

consequences <strong>in</strong> accordance with generally accepted account<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>in</strong>ciples.<br />

(Mr. Chai Sophonpanich)<br />

Chairman and President<br />

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To <strong>the</strong> Shareholders of Bangkok Insurance Public Company Limited<br />

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR<br />

I have audited <strong>the</strong> accompany<strong>in</strong>g balance sheets, <strong>in</strong> which <strong>the</strong> equity method is applied, of Bangkok Insurance Public<br />

Company Limited as at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009, and <strong>the</strong> statements of <strong>in</strong>come, changes <strong>in</strong> shareholders’ equity and cash flows for <strong>the</strong><br />

year <strong>the</strong>n ended and <strong>the</strong> separate f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements, <strong>in</strong> which <strong>the</strong> cost method is applied, of Bangkok Insurance Public<br />

Company Limited for <strong>the</strong> same year. These f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements are <strong>the</strong> responsibility of <strong>the</strong> Company’s management as <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

correctness and <strong>the</strong> completeness of <strong>the</strong> presentation. My responsibility is <strong>to</strong> express an op<strong>in</strong>ion on <strong>the</strong>se f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements<br />

based on my audit. The f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements of Bangkok Insurance Public Company Limited for <strong>the</strong> year ended Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2008,<br />

as presented here<strong>in</strong> for comparative purposes, were audited by ano<strong>the</strong>r audi<strong>to</strong>r of our firm who expressed an unqualified op<strong>in</strong>ion<br />

on those statements, under his report dated February 18, 2009.<br />

I conducted my audit <strong>in</strong> accordance with generally accepted audit<strong>in</strong>g standards. Those standards require that I plan<br />

and perform <strong>the</strong> audits <strong>to</strong> obta<strong>in</strong> reasonable assurance about whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements are free of material misstatement.<br />

An audit <strong>in</strong>cludes exam<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, on a test basis, evidence support<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> amounts and disclosures <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements.<br />

An audit also <strong>in</strong>cludes assess<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> account<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>in</strong>ciples used and significant estimates made by management, as well as<br />

evaluat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> overall f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements presentation. I <strong>be</strong>lieve that my audit provides a reasonable basis for my op<strong>in</strong>ion.<br />

In my op<strong>in</strong>ion, <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements referred <strong>to</strong> above present fairly, <strong>in</strong> all material respects, <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial position of<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Company Limited as at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009 and <strong>the</strong> results of its operations and its cash flows for <strong>the</strong><br />

year <strong>the</strong>n ended <strong>in</strong> accordance with generally accepted account<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>in</strong>ciples.<br />

(Mrs. Nonglak Pumnoi)<br />

Certified Public Accountant (<strong>Thailand</strong>)<br />

No. 4172<br />

Ernst & Young Office Limited<br />

Bangkok<br />

February 17, 2010<br />

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BALANCE SHEETS<br />

As at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009 and 2008<br />

(Baht’000)<br />

F<strong>in</strong>ancial Statements<br />

<strong>in</strong> which <strong>the</strong> equity method is applied<br />

Separate F<strong>in</strong>ancial Statements<br />

<strong>in</strong> which <strong>the</strong> cost method is applied<br />

Assets 2009 2008 2009 2008<br />

Investments <strong>in</strong> Securities<br />

Bonds (Note 10) 776,882 494,350 776,882 494,350<br />

Note (Note 10) 460,968 240,968 460,968 240,968<br />

S<strong>to</strong>cks 11,302,875 6,678,794 11,302,875 6,678,794<br />

De<strong>be</strong>ntures 40,767 - 40,767 -<br />

Unit Trusts 1,172,814 962,533 1,172,814 962,533<br />

O<strong>the</strong>r Securities 6,352 - 6,352 -<br />

Total Investments <strong>in</strong> Securities (Note 6, 9) 13,760,658 8,376,645 13,760,658 8,376,645<br />

Loans<br />

Collateralised Loans 2,431,709 2,628,811 2,431,709 2,628,811<br />

O<strong>the</strong>r Loans 6,713 5,438 6,713 5,438<br />

Total Loans (Note 7) 2,438,422 2,634,249 2,438,422 2,634,249<br />

Investments <strong>in</strong> Associates (Note 8) 119,033 118,729 102,256 102,256<br />

Cash and Deposits at F<strong>in</strong>ancial Institutions (Note 9, 10) 1,042,529 799,873 1,042,529 799,873<br />

Property, Build<strong>in</strong>gs and Equipment - Net (Note 11) 1,104,840 1,145,835 1,104,840 1,145,835<br />

Amounts Deposit on Re<strong>in</strong>surance Treaties 183,006 186,700 183,006 186,700<br />

Due from Re<strong><strong>in</strong>surer</strong>s (Note 9) 32,593 31,583 32,593 31,583<br />

Premium Due and Uncollected - Net (Note 9, 12) 1,388,482 1,472,234 1,388,482 1,472,234<br />

Accrued Investment Income 22,499 77,284 22,499 77,284<br />

O<strong>the</strong>r Assets<br />

Intangible Asset - Net (Note 13) 96,981 115,798 96,981 115,798<br />

Leasehold Right - Land 83,247 88,881 83,247 88,881<br />

O<strong>the</strong>rs (Note 9) 224,072 249,176 224,072 249,176<br />

Total Assets 20,496,362 15,296,987 20,479,585 15,280,514<br />

The accompany<strong>in</strong>g notes are an <strong>in</strong>tegral part of <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements.<br />

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(Baht’000)<br />

F<strong>in</strong>ancial Statements<br />

<strong>in</strong> which <strong>the</strong> equity method is applied<br />

Separate F<strong>in</strong>ancial Statements<br />

<strong>in</strong> which <strong>the</strong> cost method is applied<br />

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity 2009 2008 2009 2008<br />

Liabilities<br />

Unearned Premium Reserve (Note 14) 2,990,748 2,508,589 2,990,748 2,508,589<br />

Loss Reserve and Outstand<strong>in</strong>g Cl<strong>aim</strong>s 1,274,331 1,187,815 1,274,331 1,187,815<br />

Amounts Withheld on Re<strong>in</strong>surance Treaties 418,157 391,100 418,157 391,100<br />

Due <strong>to</strong> Re<strong><strong>in</strong>surer</strong>s (Note 9) 497,822 378,639 497,822 378,639<br />

Commission Payable 226,884 289,157 226,884 289,157<br />

O<strong>the</strong>r Liabilities<br />

Corporate Income Tax Payable 157,481 41,141 157,481 41,141<br />

Premium Received <strong>in</strong> Advance 800,397 857,666 800,397 857,666<br />

Liabilities Under F<strong>in</strong>ance Lease Agreements (Note 15) 23,361 - 23,361 -<br />

Accrued Expenses 330,914 287,670 330,914 287,670<br />

O<strong>the</strong>rs 184,878 152,630 184,878 152,630<br />

Total Liabilities 6,904,973 6,094,407 6,904,973 6,094,407<br />

Shareholders’ Equity<br />

Share Capital<br />

Registered<br />

50,700,000 Ord<strong>in</strong>ary Shares of Baht 10 each 507,000 507,000 507,000 507,000<br />

Issued and Fully Paid<br />

50,700,000 Ord<strong>in</strong>ary Shares of Baht 10 each 507,000 507,000 507,000 507,000<br />

Premium on Share Capital 1,442,500 1,442,500 1,442,500 1,442,500<br />

Unrealised Ga<strong>in</strong>s<br />

Surplus on Changes <strong>in</strong> Values of Investments (Note 6) 6,925,870 2,867,955 6,925,870 2,867,955<br />

Reta<strong>in</strong>ed Earn<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

Appropriated<br />

Legal Reserve (Note 17) 50,700 50,700 50,700 50,700<br />

General Reserve 3,100,000 3,100,000 3,100,000 3,100,000<br />

Unappropriated (Note 14) 1,565,319 1,234,425 1,548,542 1,217,952<br />

Total Shareholders’ Equity 13,591,389 9,202,580 13,574,612 9,186,107<br />

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity 20,496,362 15,296,987 20,479,585 15,280,514<br />

Off-Balance Sheet Items - Commitments<br />

Commitments (Note 21, 22) 329,273 341,416 329,273 341,416<br />

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INCOME STATEMENTS<br />

F<strong>in</strong>ancial Statements <strong>in</strong> which <strong>the</strong> equity method is applied<br />

For <strong>the</strong> years ended Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009 and 2008<br />

(Baht’000)<br />

Fire<br />

Mar<strong>in</strong>e<br />

Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g Income<br />

Premium Written (Note 9) 1,531,761 420,991<br />

Less Premium Ceded (Note 9) 367,866 186,617<br />

Net Premium Written 1,163,895 234,374<br />

Less<br />

Increase (Decrease) <strong>in</strong> Unearned Premium<br />

Reserve from Previous Year 99,031 (5,698)<br />

Total Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g Income 1,064,864 240,072<br />

Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g Expenses<br />

Losses Incurred Dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Year 335,451 62,677<br />

Commissions and Brokerages 257,885 19,149<br />

O<strong>the</strong>r Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g Expenses 128,761 40,704<br />

Total Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g Expenses 722,097 122,530<br />

Income on Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g 342,767 117,542<br />

Investment Income<br />

Interest and Dividends Income (Note 9)<br />

Ga<strong>in</strong>s (Losses) on Sales of Securities<br />

Less<br />

Investment Expenses<br />

Reversal of (Allowance for) Impairment of Investments<br />

Income on Investments<br />

Share of Income from Associates (Note 8)<br />

O<strong>the</strong>r Income<br />

Ga<strong>in</strong>s on Sales of Assets<br />

O<strong>the</strong>rs<br />

Total Income on Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g and Investments<br />

Operat<strong>in</strong>g Expenses<br />

Personnel Expenses<br />

Premise and Equipment Expenses<br />

Taxes and Duties<br />

Bad Debt and Doubtful Accounts<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ Remuneration (Note 19)<br />

O<strong>the</strong>r Operat<strong>in</strong>g Expenses<br />

Total Operat<strong>in</strong>g Expenses<br />

Income Before Income Tax<br />

Less<br />

Corporate Income Tax<br />

Net Income for <strong>the</strong> Year<br />

Basic Earn<strong>in</strong>gs Per Share (Note 20)<br />

Net Income<br />

The accompany<strong>in</strong>g notes are an <strong>in</strong>tegral part of <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements.<br />

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(Baht’000)<br />

Mo<strong>to</strong>r Miscellaneous 2009 2008<br />

Total<br />

Total<br />

3,210,358 3,633,573 8,796,683 7,778,619<br />

106,369 2,172,437 2,833,289 2,638,141<br />

3,103,989 1,461,136 5,963,394 5,140,478<br />

233,567 155,259 482,159 54,759<br />

2,870,422 1,305,877 5,481,235 5,085,719<br />

1,542,836 554,070 2,495,034 2,432,606<br />

446,473 40,773 764,280 708,023<br />

448,084 390,361 1,007,910 898,754<br />

2,437,393 985,204 4,267,224 4,039,383<br />

433,029 320,673 1,214,011 1,046,336<br />

569,551 631,544<br />

66,476 (23,494)<br />

(78,673) (74,186)<br />

(13,084) 8,317<br />

544,270 542,181<br />

2,273 2,926<br />

5,877 1,859<br />

103,933 109,104<br />

1,870,364 1,702,406<br />

249,917 243,698<br />

143,848 141,124<br />

645 1,071<br />

4,072 1,539<br />

6,368 6,680<br />

182,598 218,774<br />

587,448 612,886<br />

1,282,916 1,089,520<br />

343,622 208,196<br />

939,294 881,324<br />

18.53 17.38<br />

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INCOME STATEMENTS<br />

Separate F<strong>in</strong>ancial Statements <strong>in</strong> which <strong>the</strong> cost method is applied<br />

For <strong>the</strong> years ended Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009 and 2008<br />

(Baht’000)<br />

Fire<br />

Mar<strong>in</strong>e<br />

Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g Income<br />

Premium Written (Note 9) 1,531,761 420,991<br />

Less Premium Ceded (Note 9) 367,866 186,617<br />

Net Premium Written 1,163,895 234,374<br />

Less<br />

Increase (Decrease) <strong>in</strong> Unearned Premium<br />

Reserve from Previous Year 99,031 (5,698)<br />

Total Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g Income 1,064,864 240,072<br />

Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g Expenses<br />

Losses Incurred Dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Year 335,451 62,677<br />

Commissions and Brokerages 257,885 19,149<br />

O<strong>the</strong>r Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g Expenses 128,761 40,704<br />

Total Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g Expenses 722,097 122,530<br />

Income on Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g 342,767 117,542<br />

Investment Income<br />

Interest and Dividends Income (Note 9)<br />

Ga<strong>in</strong>s (Losses) on Sales of Securities<br />

Less<br />

Investment Expenses<br />

Reversal of (Allowance for) Impairment of Investments<br />

Income on Investments<br />

O<strong>the</strong>r Income<br />

Ga<strong>in</strong>s on Sales of Assets<br />

O<strong>the</strong>rs<br />

Total Income on Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g and Investments<br />

Operat<strong>in</strong>g Expenses<br />

Personnel Expenses<br />

Premise and Equipment Expenses<br />

Taxes and Duties<br />

Bad Debt and Doubtful Accounts<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ Remuneration (Note 19)<br />

O<strong>the</strong>r Operat<strong>in</strong>g Expenses<br />

Total Operat<strong>in</strong>g Expenses<br />

Income Before Income Tax<br />

Less<br />

Corporate Income Tax<br />

Net Income for <strong>the</strong> Year<br />

Basic Earn<strong>in</strong>gs Per Share (Note 20)<br />

Net Income<br />

The accompany<strong>in</strong>g notes are an <strong>in</strong>tegral part of <strong>the</strong> fi nancial statements.<br />

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(Baht’000)<br />

Mo<strong>to</strong>r Miscellaneous 2009 2008<br />

Total<br />

Total<br />

3,210,358 3,633,573 8,796,683 7,778,619<br />

106,369 2,172,437 2,833,289 2,638,141<br />

3,103,989 1,461,136 5,963,394 5,140,478<br />

233,567 155,259 482,159 54,759<br />

2,870,422 1,305,877 5,481,235 5,085,719<br />

1,542,836 554,070 2,495,034 2,432,606<br />

446,473 40,773 764,280 708,023<br />

448,084 390,361 1,007,910 898,754<br />

2,437,393 985,204 4,267,224 4,039,383<br />

433,029 320,673 1,214,011 1,046,336<br />

571,519 633,914<br />

66,476 (23,494)<br />

(78,673) (74,186)<br />

(13,084) 8,317<br />

546,238 544,551<br />

5,877 1,859<br />

103,933 109,104<br />

1,870,059 1,701,850<br />

249,917 243,698<br />

143,848 141,124<br />

645 1,071<br />

4,072 1,539<br />

6,368 6,680<br />

182,598 218,774<br />

587,448 612,886<br />

1,282,611 1,088,964<br />

343,622 208,196<br />

938,989 880,768<br />

18.52 17.37<br />

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN<br />

SHAREHOLDERSû EQUITY<br />

F<strong>in</strong>ancial Statements <strong>in</strong> which <strong>the</strong> equity method is applied<br />

For <strong>the</strong> years ended Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009 and 2008<br />

Issued and<br />

Paid-up<br />

Premium on<br />

Share Capital<br />

Share Capital<br />

Balance as at January 1, 2008 507,000 1,442,500<br />

Expenses Recognised Directly <strong>in</strong> Equity<br />

Investments <strong>in</strong> Available-for-Sale Securities<br />

Losses Recognised <strong>in</strong> Shareholders’ Equity - -<br />

Transferred <strong>to</strong> Income Statements on Disposals - -<br />

Net Expenses Recognised Directly <strong>in</strong> Equity - -<br />

Net Income for <strong>the</strong> Year - -<br />

Total Income and Expenses for <strong>the</strong> Year - -<br />

Dividend Paid (Note 16) - -<br />

Balance as at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2008 507,000 1,442,500<br />

Balance as at January 1, 2009 507,000 1,442,500<br />

Income Recognised Directly <strong>in</strong> Equity<br />

Investments <strong>in</strong> Available-for-Sale Securities<br />

Ga<strong>in</strong>s Recognised <strong>in</strong> Shareholders’ Equity - -<br />

Transferred <strong>to</strong> Income Statements on Disposals - -<br />

Net Income Recognised Directly <strong>in</strong> Equity - -<br />

Net Income for <strong>the</strong> Year - -<br />

Total Income for <strong>the</strong> Year - -<br />

Dividend Paid (Note 16) - -<br />

Balance as at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009 507,000 1,442,500<br />

The accompany<strong>in</strong>g notes are an <strong>in</strong>tegral part of <strong>the</strong> fi nancial statements.<br />

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(Baht’000)<br />

Surplus (Deficit) on Reta<strong>in</strong>ed Earn<strong>in</strong>gs Total<br />

Changes <strong>in</strong> Values Legal Reserve General Reserve Unappropriated<br />

of Investments<br />

7,612,116 50,700 3,100,000 961,501 13,673,817<br />

(4,666,123) - - - (4,666,123)<br />

(78,038) - - - (78,038)<br />

(4,744,161) - - - (4,744,161)<br />

- - - 881,324 881,324<br />

(4,744,161) - - 881,324 (3,862,837)<br />

- - - (608,400) (608,400)<br />

2,867,955 50,700 3,100,000 1,234,425 9,202,580<br />

2,867,955 50,700 3,100,000 1,234,425 9,202,580<br />

4,074,994 - - - 4,074,994<br />

(17,079) - - - (17,079)<br />

4,057,915 - - - 4,057,915<br />

- - - 939,294 939,294<br />

4,057,915 - - 939,294 4,997,209<br />

- - - (608,400) (608,400)<br />

6,925,870 50,700 3,100,000 1,565,319 13,591,389<br />

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN<br />

SHAREHOLDERSû EQUITY<br />

Separate F<strong>in</strong>ancial Statements <strong>in</strong> which <strong>the</strong> cost method is applied<br />

For <strong>the</strong> years ended 31 Decem<strong>be</strong>r 2009 and 2008<br />

Issued and<br />

Paid-up<br />

Premium on<br />

Share Capital<br />

Share Capital<br />

Balance as at January 1, 2008 507,000 1,442,500<br />

Expenses Recognised Directly <strong>in</strong> Equity<br />

Investments <strong>in</strong> Available-for-Sale Securities<br />

Losses Recognised <strong>in</strong> Shareholders’ Equity - -<br />

Transferred <strong>to</strong> Income Statements on Disposals - -<br />

Net Expenses Recognised Directly <strong>in</strong> Equity - -<br />

Net Income for <strong>the</strong> Year - -<br />

Total Income and Expenses for <strong>the</strong> Year - -<br />

Dividend Paid (Note 16) - -<br />

Balance as at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2008 507,000 1,442,500<br />

Balance as at January 1, 2009 507,000 1,442,500<br />

Income Recognised Directly <strong>in</strong> Equity<br />

Investments <strong>in</strong> Available-for-Sale Securities<br />

Ga<strong>in</strong>s Recognised <strong>in</strong> Shareholders’ Equity - -<br />

Transferred <strong>to</strong> Income Statements on Disposals - -<br />

Net Income Recognised Directly <strong>in</strong> Equity - -<br />

Net Income for <strong>the</strong> Year - -<br />

Total Income for <strong>the</strong> Year - -<br />

Dividend Paid (Note 16) - -<br />

Balance as at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009 507,000 1,442,500<br />

The accompany<strong>in</strong>g notes are an <strong>in</strong>tegral part of <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements.<br />

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(Baht’000)<br />

Surplus (Deficit) on Reta<strong>in</strong>ed Earn<strong>in</strong>gs Total<br />

Changes <strong>in</strong> Values Legal Reserve General Reserve Unappropriated<br />

of Investments<br />

7,612,116 50,700 3,100,000 945,584 13,657,900<br />

(4,666,123) - - - (4,666,123)<br />

(78,038) - - - (78,038)<br />

(4,744,161) - - - (4,744,161)<br />

- - - 880,768 880,768<br />

(4,744,161) - - 880,768 (3,863,393)<br />

- - - (608,400) (608,400)<br />

2,867,955 50,700 3,100,000 1,217,952 9,186,107<br />

2,867,955 50,700 3,100,000 1,217,952 9,186,107<br />

4,074,994 - - - 4,074,994<br />

(17,079) - - - (17,079)<br />

4,057,915 - - - 4,057,915<br />

- - - 938,989 938,989<br />

4,057,915 - - 938,989 4,996,904<br />

- - - (608,400) (608,400)<br />

6,925,870 50,700 3,100,000 1,548,541 13,574,611<br />

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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS<br />

For <strong>the</strong> years ended Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009 and 2008<br />

(Baht’000)<br />

F<strong>in</strong>ancial Statements<br />

<strong>in</strong> which <strong>the</strong> equity method is applied<br />

Separate F<strong>in</strong>ancial Statements<br />

<strong>in</strong> which <strong>the</strong> cost method is applied<br />

2009 2008 2009 2008<br />

Cash Flows from (used <strong>in</strong>) Operat<strong>in</strong>g Activities<br />

Direct Premium Written 7,853,497 6,997,575 7,853,497 6,997,575<br />

Cash Paid for Re<strong>in</strong>surance (1,723,413) (1,675,886) (1,723,413) (1,675,886)<br />

Losses Incurred on Direct Insurance (2,131,640) (2,115,246) (2,131,640) (2,115,246)<br />

Commissions and Brokerages on Direct Insurance (1,098,012) (992,440) (1,098,012) (992,440)<br />

O<strong>the</strong>r Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g Expenses (963,811) (858,534) (963,811) (858,534)<br />

Net Investment Income 577,216 574,404 577,216 574,404<br />

O<strong>the</strong>r Income 103,933 109,104 103,933 109,104<br />

Operat<strong>in</strong>g Expenses (411,552) (514,483) (411,552) (514,483)<br />

Corporate Income Tax (227,282) (198,660) (227,282) (198,660)<br />

Net Cash from Operat<strong>in</strong>g Activities 1,978,936 1,325,834 1,978,936 1,325,834<br />

Cash Flows from (used <strong>in</strong>) Invest<strong>in</strong>g Activities<br />

Cash Flows from<br />

Investments <strong>in</strong> Securities 2,958,325 4,907,958 2,958,325 4,907,958<br />

Loans 465,714 665,186 465,714 665,186<br />

Investments <strong>in</strong> Associates 1,969 2,370 1,969 2,370<br />

Deposits at F<strong>in</strong>ancial Institutions 150,151 45,962 150,151 45,962<br />

Property, Build<strong>in</strong>gs and Equipment 9,509 1,818 9,509 1,818<br />

Net Cash from Invest<strong>in</strong>g Activities 3,585,668 5,623,294 3,585,668 5,623,294<br />

Cash Flows used <strong>in</strong><br />

Investments <strong>in</strong> Securities (3,781,081) (5,076,842) (3,781,081) (5,076,842)<br />

Loans (269,887) (861,138) (269,887) (861,138)<br />

Deposits at F<strong>in</strong>ancial Institutions (365,132) (157,285) (365,132) (157,285)<br />

Property, Build<strong>in</strong>gs and Equipment (62,478) (84,600) (62,478) (84,600)<br />

Net Cash used <strong>in</strong> Invest<strong>in</strong>g Activities (4,478,578) (6,179,865) (4,478,578) (6,179,865)<br />

Net Cash used <strong>in</strong> Invest<strong>in</strong>g Activities (892,910) (556,571) (892,910) (556,571)<br />

Cash Flows from (used <strong>in</strong>) F<strong>in</strong>anc<strong>in</strong>g Activities<br />

Dividend Paid <strong>to</strong> Shareholders (608,400) (608,400) (608,400) (608,400)<br />

Net Cash used <strong>in</strong> F<strong>in</strong>anc<strong>in</strong>g Activities (608,400) (608,400) (608,400) (608,400)<br />

Net Increase <strong>in</strong> Cash and Cash Equivalents 477,626 160,863 477,626 160,863<br />

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g of Year 283,125 122,262 283,125 122,262<br />

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year (Note 10) 760,751 283,125 760,751 283,125<br />

Supplemental Cash Flows Information<br />

Non-Cash Item<br />

Surplus on Changes <strong>in</strong> Values of Investments 6,925,870 2,867,955 6,925,870 2,867,955<br />

The accompany<strong>in</strong>g notes are an <strong>in</strong>tegral part of <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements.<br />

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For <strong>the</strong> years ended Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009 and 2008<br />

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS<br />

1. General Information<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Company Limited (“<strong>the</strong> Company”) is a public company <strong>in</strong>corporated and domiciled <strong>in</strong> <strong>Thailand</strong>.<br />

The Company is pr<strong>in</strong>cipally engaged <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> provision of <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance. The Company’s registered office is located at<br />

25 Bangkok Insurance Build<strong>in</strong>g, Sathon Tai Road, Bangkok.<br />

2. Basis of Preparation<br />

The f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements have <strong>be</strong>en prepared <strong>in</strong> accordance with account<strong>in</strong>g standards enunciated under <strong>the</strong> Account<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Profession Act B.E. 2547 and <strong>in</strong> accordance with Thai account<strong>in</strong>g practices related <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance, and <strong>the</strong> account<strong>in</strong>g and report<strong>in</strong>g<br />

guidel<strong>in</strong>es prescri<strong>be</strong>d by <strong>the</strong> Office of Insurance Commission. The presentation of <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements has <strong>be</strong>en made <strong>in</strong><br />

compliance with <strong>the</strong> order of <strong>the</strong> Registrar dated 6 March 2002, issued under <strong>the</strong> Account<strong>in</strong>g Act B.E. 2543.<br />

The f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements <strong>in</strong> Thai language are <strong>the</strong> official statu<strong>to</strong>ry f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements of <strong>the</strong> Company. The f<strong>in</strong>ancial<br />

statements <strong>in</strong> English language have <strong>be</strong>en translated from <strong>the</strong> Thai language f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements.<br />

The f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements have <strong>be</strong>en prepared on a his<strong>to</strong>rical cost basis except where o<strong>the</strong>rwise disclosed <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

account<strong>in</strong>g policies.<br />

3. Adoption of New Account<strong>in</strong>g Standards<br />

In June 2009, <strong>the</strong> Federation of Account<strong>in</strong>g Professions issued Notification No. 12/2552, assign<strong>in</strong>g new num<strong>be</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> Thai<br />

Account<strong>in</strong>g Standards that match <strong>the</strong> correspond<strong>in</strong>g International Account<strong>in</strong>g Standards. The num<strong>be</strong>rs of Thai Account<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Standards as referred <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>se f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements reflect such change.<br />

The Federation of Account<strong>in</strong>g Professions has issued Notifications No. 86/2551 and 16/2552, mandat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> use of new<br />

account<strong>in</strong>g standards, f<strong>in</strong>ancial report<strong>in</strong>g standard and account<strong>in</strong>g treatment guidance as follows:<br />

(a)<br />

Account<strong>in</strong>g standards, f<strong>in</strong>ancial report<strong>in</strong>g standard and account<strong>in</strong>g treatment guidance which are<br />

effective for <strong>the</strong> current year<br />

Framework for Preparation and Presentation of<br />

F<strong>in</strong>ancial Statements (revised 2007)<br />

TAS 36 (revised 2007)<br />

TFRS 5 (revised 2007)<br />

Impairment of Assets<br />

Non-current Assets Held for Sale<br />

and Discont<strong>in</strong>ued Operations<br />

Account<strong>in</strong>g Treatment Guidance for Leasehold Right<br />

Account<strong>in</strong>g Treatment Guidance for Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Comb<strong>in</strong>ation under Common Control<br />

These account<strong>in</strong>g standards, f<strong>in</strong>ancial report<strong>in</strong>g standard and account<strong>in</strong>g treatment guidance <strong>be</strong>came effective<br />

for <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements for fiscal years <strong>be</strong>g<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g on or after January 1, 2009. The management has assessed <strong>the</strong> effect of<br />

<strong>the</strong>se standards and <strong>be</strong>lieves that TFRS 5 (revised 2007) and Account<strong>in</strong>g Treatment Guidance for Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Comb<strong>in</strong>ation under<br />

Common Control are not relevant <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> bus<strong>in</strong>ess of <strong>the</strong> Company, while Framework for Preparation and Presentation of F<strong>in</strong>ancial<br />

Statements (revised 2007), TAS 36 (revised 2007) and Account<strong>in</strong>g Treatment Guidance for leasehold Right do not have any<br />

significant impact on <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements for <strong>the</strong> current year.<br />

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(b)<br />

Account<strong>in</strong>g standards which are not effective for <strong>the</strong> current year<br />

Effective Date<br />

TAS 20 Account<strong>in</strong>g for Government Grants January 1, 2012<br />

and Disclosure of Government Assistance<br />

TAS 24 (revised 2007) Related Party Disclosures January 1, 2011<br />

TAS 40 Investment Property January 1, 2011<br />

However, TAS 24 (revised 2007) and TAS 40 allows early adoption by <strong>the</strong> entity <strong>be</strong>fore <strong>the</strong> effective date.<br />

The management of <strong>the</strong> Company has assessed <strong>the</strong> effect of <strong>the</strong>se standards and <strong>be</strong>lieves that TAS 20 is not<br />

relevant <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> bus<strong>in</strong>ess of <strong>the</strong> Company, while TAS 24 (revised 2007) and TAS 40 will not have any significant impact on <strong>the</strong><br />

f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements for <strong>the</strong> year <strong>in</strong> which <strong>the</strong>y are <strong>in</strong>itially applied.<br />

4. Significant Account<strong>in</strong>g Policies<br />

4.1 Revenue recognition<br />

(a) Premium<br />

For <strong>in</strong>surance policies with coverage periods of up <strong>to</strong> 1 year, premium <strong>in</strong>come is recognised on <strong>the</strong> date <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong>surance policy comes <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> effect, after deduct<strong>in</strong>g a premium ceded and cancelled. For long-term <strong>in</strong>surance<br />

policies with coverage periods of longer than 1 year, related revenues are recorded as unearned items and<br />

amortised <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>come over <strong>the</strong> coverage period.<br />

(b) Re<strong>in</strong>surance premium<br />

Re<strong>in</strong>surance premium <strong>in</strong>come is recognised when <strong>the</strong> re<strong><strong>in</strong>surer</strong> places <strong>the</strong> re<strong>in</strong>surance application or statement<br />

of accounts with <strong>the</strong> Company.<br />

(c) Interest and dividends<br />

Interest is recognised on an accrual basis based on <strong>the</strong> effective <strong>in</strong>terest rate. Dividends are recognised when<br />

<strong>the</strong> right <strong>to</strong> receive <strong>the</strong> dividends is established.<br />

4.2 Investments <strong>in</strong> securities<br />

(a) Investments <strong>in</strong> available-for-sale securities are stated at fair value. Change <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> carry<strong>in</strong>g amount of securities<br />

is recorded as a separate item <strong>in</strong> shareholders’ equity until <strong>the</strong> securities are sold, when <strong>the</strong> change are <strong>the</strong>n<br />

<strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>come statement.<br />

(b) Investments <strong>in</strong> <strong>non</strong>-marketable equity securities, which <strong>the</strong> Company classifies as o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>in</strong>vestments, are stated<br />

at cost net of allowance for loss on impairment (if any).<br />

(c) Investments <strong>in</strong> associates are accounted for <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements <strong>in</strong> which <strong>the</strong> equity method <strong>in</strong> applied<br />

(<strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> associates are accounted for <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> separate f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements <strong>in</strong> which <strong>the</strong> cost method is applied).<br />

The fair value of marketable equity securities is based on <strong>the</strong> latest bid price of <strong>the</strong> last work<strong>in</strong>g day of <strong>the</strong> year as<br />

quoted on <strong>the</strong> S<strong>to</strong>ck Exchange of <strong>Thailand</strong>. The fair value of debt securities is determ<strong>in</strong>ed based on <strong>the</strong> required rate of return or<br />

<strong>the</strong> yield rates quoted by <strong>the</strong> Thai Bond Market Association. The fair value of unit trusts is determ<strong>in</strong>ed from <strong>the</strong>ir net assets value.<br />

The weighted average method is used for computation of <strong>the</strong> cost of <strong>in</strong>vestments.<br />

Losses on impairment (if any) of <strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> available-for-sale securities and o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>in</strong>vestments are <strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>in</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>come statement.<br />

4.3 Premium due and uncollected<br />

Premium due and uncollected is carried at its net realisable value. The Company set up an allowance for doubtful<br />

accounts based on <strong>the</strong> estimated loss that may <strong>in</strong>cur <strong>in</strong> collection of <strong>the</strong> premium due, on <strong>the</strong> basis of collection experiences,<br />

analysis of deb<strong>to</strong>r ag<strong>in</strong>g and a review of current status of <strong>the</strong> premium due as at <strong>the</strong> balance sheet date.<br />

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4.4 Related party transactions<br />

Related parties comprise enterprises and <strong>in</strong>dividuals that control, or are controlled by, <strong>the</strong> Company, whe<strong>the</strong>r<br />

directly or <strong>in</strong>directly, or which are under common control with <strong>the</strong> Company.<br />

They also <strong>in</strong>clude associates and <strong>in</strong>dividuals which directly or <strong>in</strong>directly own a vot<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company that gives<br />

<strong>the</strong>m significant <strong>in</strong>fluence over <strong>the</strong> Company, key management personnel, direc<strong>to</strong>rs and officers with authority <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> plann<strong>in</strong>g and<br />

direction of <strong>the</strong> Company’s operations.<br />

4.5 Property, build<strong>in</strong>gs and equipment and depreciation<br />

Land is stated at cost. Build<strong>in</strong>gs and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and allowance<br />

for loss on impairment of assets (if any).<br />

Depreciation of build<strong>in</strong>gs and equipment is calculated by reference <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir costs on a straight-l<strong>in</strong>e basis over <strong>the</strong><br />

follow<strong>in</strong>g estimated useful lives:<br />

- Build<strong>in</strong>gs - 20 years, 30 years (over <strong>the</strong> period of lease)<br />

- Condom<strong>in</strong>ium - 20 years<br />

- Office furniture, fixture and equipment - 3, 5 years<br />

- Mo<strong>to</strong>r vehicles - 5 years<br />

Depreciation is <strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>in</strong> determ<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>come.<br />

No depreciation is provided for land and construction <strong>in</strong> progress.<br />

4.6 Intangible assets and amortisation<br />

On <strong>the</strong> date of acquisition, <strong>the</strong> Company measured all acquired <strong>in</strong>tangible assets at cost. Follow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>itial recognition,<br />

<strong>in</strong>tangible assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.<br />

Intangible assets with f<strong>in</strong>ite lives are amortised on a systematic basis over <strong>the</strong> economic useful <strong>life</strong> and tested for<br />

impairment whenever <strong>the</strong>re is an <strong>in</strong>dication that <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>tangible asset may <strong>be</strong> impaired. The amortisation period and <strong>the</strong> amortisation<br />

method of such <strong>in</strong>tangible assets are reviewed at least at each f<strong>in</strong>ancial year end. The amortisation expense is charged <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong>come statement.<br />

The useful lives of <strong>in</strong>tangible assets with f<strong>in</strong>ite useful lives which is computer software are expected <strong>to</strong> generate<br />

economic <strong>be</strong>nefit with<strong>in</strong> 5 years and 10 years.<br />

4.7 Impairment of assets<br />

At each report<strong>in</strong>g date, <strong>the</strong> Company performs impairment reviews <strong>in</strong> respect of <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestments, property, build<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

and equipment and <strong>in</strong>tangible assets whenever events or changes <strong>in</strong> circumstances <strong>in</strong>dicate that an asset may <strong>be</strong> impaired. An<br />

impairment loss is recognised when <strong>the</strong> recoverable amount of an asset, which is <strong>the</strong> higher of <strong>the</strong> asset’s fair value less costs <strong>to</strong><br />

sell and its value <strong>in</strong> use is less than <strong>the</strong> carry<strong>in</strong>g amount. In determ<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g value <strong>in</strong> use, <strong>the</strong> estimated future cash flows are<br />

discounted <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir present value us<strong>in</strong>g a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of <strong>the</strong> time value of money<br />

and <strong>the</strong> risks specific <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> asset. In determ<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g fair value less costs <strong>to</strong> sell, an appropriate valuation model is used. These<br />

calculations are corroborated by a valuation model that, based on <strong>in</strong>formation available, reflects <strong>the</strong> amount that <strong>the</strong> Company<br />

could obta<strong>in</strong> from <strong>the</strong> disposal of <strong>the</strong> asset <strong>in</strong> an arm’s length transaction <strong>be</strong>tween knowledgeable, will<strong>in</strong>g parties, after deduct<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>the</strong> costs of disposal.<br />

An impairment loss is recognised <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>come statement.<br />

For assets o<strong>the</strong>r than goodwill, an assessment is made at each report<strong>in</strong>g date as <strong>to</strong> whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>re is any <strong>in</strong>dication that<br />

previously recognised impairment losses may no longer exist or may have decreased. If such <strong>in</strong>dication exists, <strong>the</strong> Company estimates<br />

<strong>the</strong> asset’s recoverable amount. An impairment loss recognized <strong>in</strong> prior periods for an asset o<strong>the</strong>r than goodwill shall <strong>be</strong> reversed.<br />

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4.8 Foreign currencies<br />

Transactions <strong>in</strong> foreign currency are translated <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> Baht at <strong>the</strong> exchange rate rul<strong>in</strong>g at <strong>the</strong> date of transaction.<br />

Monetary assets and liabilities denom<strong>in</strong>ated <strong>in</strong> foreign currencies are translated <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> Baht at <strong>the</strong> exchange rate rul<strong>in</strong>g at <strong>the</strong><br />

balance sheet date.<br />

Ga<strong>in</strong>s and losses on exchange are <strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>in</strong> determ<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>come.<br />

4.9 Unearned premium reserve<br />

Unearned premium reserve is set aside <strong>in</strong> compliance with <strong>the</strong> Notification of <strong>the</strong> M<strong>in</strong>istry of Commerce govern<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>the</strong> appropriation of unearned premium reserves of <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance companies as follows:<br />

Fire, mar<strong>in</strong>e and transportation (Hull),<br />

- Monthly average basis (<strong>the</strong> one-twenty fourth basis)<br />

Mo<strong>to</strong>r and Miscellaneous<br />

Mar<strong>in</strong>e and transportation (Cargo)<br />

Travel<strong>in</strong>g accident<br />

- Net premium written for <strong>the</strong> last n<strong>in</strong>ety days<br />

- Net premium written for <strong>the</strong> last thirty days<br />

4.10 Loss reserve and outstand<strong>in</strong>g cl<strong>aim</strong>s<br />

Outstand<strong>in</strong>g cl<strong>aim</strong>s are recorded at <strong>the</strong> amount <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> actually paid. Loss reserve is provided upon receipt of cl<strong>aim</strong><br />

advices from <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>sured based on <strong>the</strong> cl<strong>aim</strong>s notified by <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>sured and estimates made by <strong>the</strong> Company’s management. The<br />

maximum value of cl<strong>aim</strong>s estimate is not however, <strong>to</strong> exceed <strong>the</strong> sum-<strong>in</strong>sured under <strong>the</strong> relevant policy. In addition, <strong>the</strong> Company<br />

set up a provision for losses <strong>in</strong>curred but not yet reported (IBNR) at 2.5% of <strong>the</strong> net written premium for <strong>the</strong> previous 12 months <strong>in</strong><br />

compliance with <strong>the</strong> Notification of M<strong>in</strong>istry of Commerce govern<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> appropriation of unearned premium reserves and loss<br />

reserve by <strong>the</strong> <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance company. However, s<strong>in</strong>ce January 1, 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company is <strong>to</strong> allocate IBNR accord<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

actuarial method, but it is not <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> less than 2.5% of <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal net written premium written on all types of risk <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> twelve months<br />

prior <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> allocation date.<br />

4.11 Commissions and brokerages<br />

Commissions and brokerages are expended when <strong>in</strong>curred.<br />

4.12 Employee <strong>be</strong>nefits<br />

Salaries, wages, bonuses and contributions <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> social security fund and provident fund are recognised as expenses<br />

when <strong>in</strong>curred.<br />

4.13 Cash and cash equivalents<br />

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash <strong>in</strong> hand and at banks, and all highly liquid <strong>in</strong>vestment with an orig<strong>in</strong>al<br />

maturity of three months or less and not subject <strong>to</strong> withdrawal restrictions.<br />

4.14 Long-term leases<br />

Leases of vehicles which transfer substantially all <strong>the</strong> risks and rewards of ownership are classified as f<strong>in</strong>ance<br />

leases. F<strong>in</strong>ance leases are capitalised at <strong>the</strong> lower of <strong>the</strong> fair value of <strong>the</strong> leased assets and <strong>the</strong> present value of <strong>the</strong> m<strong>in</strong>imum lease<br />

payments. The outstand<strong>in</strong>g rental obligations, net of f<strong>in</strong>ance charges, are <strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>in</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r long-term payables, while <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>terest element<br />

is charged <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>come statements over <strong>the</strong> lease period. The equipment acquired under f<strong>in</strong>ance leases is depreciated over <strong>the</strong> useful<br />

<strong>life</strong> of <strong>the</strong> asset.<br />

4.15 Provisions<br />

Provisions are recognised when <strong>the</strong> Company has a present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable<br />

that an outflow of resources embody<strong>in</strong>g economic <strong>be</strong>nefits will <strong>be</strong> required <strong>to</strong> settle <strong>the</strong> obligation, and a reliable estimate can <strong>be</strong><br />

made of <strong>the</strong> amount of <strong>the</strong> obligation.<br />

4.16 Income tax<br />

Income tax is provided <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> accounts based on <strong>the</strong> taxable profits determ<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> accordance with tax legislation.<br />

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5. Significant Account<strong>in</strong>g Judgments and Estimates<br />

The preparation of f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements <strong>in</strong> conformity with generally accepted account<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>in</strong>ciples at times requires<br />

management <strong>to</strong> make subjective judgments and estimates regard<strong>in</strong>g matters that are <strong>in</strong>herently uncerta<strong>in</strong>. These judgments and<br />

estimates affect reported amounts and disclosures and actual results could differ. Significant judgments and estimates are as follows:<br />

Leases<br />

In determ<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g whe<strong>the</strong>r a lease is <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> classified as an operat<strong>in</strong>g lease or f<strong>in</strong>ance lease, <strong>the</strong> management is required <strong>to</strong><br />

use judgment regard<strong>in</strong>g whe<strong>the</strong>r significant risk and rewards of ownership of <strong>the</strong> leased asset has <strong>be</strong>en transferred, tak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong><br />

consideration terms and conditions of <strong>the</strong> arrangement.<br />

Allowance for doubtful accounts<br />

In determ<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g an allowance for doubtful accounts, <strong>the</strong> management needs <strong>to</strong> make judgment and estimates based upon,<br />

among o<strong>the</strong>r th<strong>in</strong>gs, past collection his<strong>to</strong>ry, ag<strong>in</strong>g profile of outstand<strong>in</strong>g debts and <strong>the</strong> prevail<strong>in</strong>g economic condition.<br />

Fair value of f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>struments<br />

In determ<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> fair value of f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>struments that are not actively traded and for which quoted market prices are not<br />

readily available, <strong>the</strong> management exercise judgment, us<strong>in</strong>g a variety of valuation techniques and models. The <strong>in</strong>put <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>se models is<br />

taken from observable markets, and <strong>in</strong>cludes consideration of liquidity, correlation and longer-term volatility of f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>struments.<br />

Impairment of <strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> securities<br />

The Company treats available-for-sale equity <strong>in</strong>vestments and o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>in</strong>vestments as impaired when <strong>the</strong>re has <strong>be</strong>en a significant<br />

or prolonged decl<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> fair value <strong>be</strong>low <strong>the</strong>ir cost or where o<strong>the</strong>r objective evidence of impairment exists. The determ<strong>in</strong>ation of<br />

what is “significant” or “prolonged” requires <strong>the</strong> management judgment.<br />

Property, build<strong>in</strong>gs and equipment/Depreciation<br />

In calculat<strong>in</strong>g depreciation of build<strong>in</strong>gs and equipment, <strong>the</strong> management is required <strong>to</strong> make estimates of <strong>the</strong> useful lives<br />

and salvage values of <strong>the</strong> Company’s build<strong>in</strong>gs and equipment and <strong>to</strong> review estimate useful lives and salvage values when <strong>the</strong>re<br />

are any changes.<br />

Intangible assets<br />

The <strong>in</strong>itial recognition and measurement of <strong>in</strong>tangible assets, and subsequent impairment test<strong>in</strong>g, require management <strong>to</strong><br />

make estimates of cash flows <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> generated by <strong>the</strong> asset or <strong>the</strong> cash generat<strong>in</strong>g units and <strong>to</strong> choose a suitable discount rate <strong>in</strong><br />

order <strong>to</strong> calculate <strong>the</strong> present value of those cash flows.<br />

Loss reserve and outstand<strong>in</strong>g cl<strong>aim</strong>s<br />

At each report<strong>in</strong>g date, <strong>the</strong> Company has <strong>to</strong> estimate loss reserve and outstand<strong>in</strong>g cl<strong>aim</strong>s tak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> account two fac<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />

These are <strong>the</strong> expected ultimate cost of cl<strong>aim</strong>s reported at <strong>the</strong> balance sheet date, and <strong>the</strong> expected ultimate cost of cl<strong>aim</strong>s<br />

<strong>in</strong>curred but not yet reported (IBNR) at <strong>the</strong> balance sheet date. The ultimate cost of outstand<strong>in</strong>g cl<strong>aim</strong>s is established us<strong>in</strong>g a<br />

range of standard actuarial cl<strong>aim</strong>s projection techniques, such as <strong>the</strong> Cha<strong>in</strong> Ladder and Bornheutter-Ferguson methods.<br />

The ma<strong>in</strong> assumptions underly<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>se techniques relate <strong>to</strong> his<strong>to</strong>rical experience, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> development of cl<strong>aim</strong>s<br />

estimates, paid and <strong>in</strong>curred losses, average costs per cl<strong>aim</strong> and cl<strong>aim</strong> num<strong>be</strong>rs. To perform <strong>the</strong> calculation, it is necessary <strong>to</strong> perform<br />

analysis based on <strong>the</strong> type of <strong>in</strong>surance and <strong>to</strong> use <strong>the</strong> services of an actuary with expertise, experience, and an understand<strong>in</strong>g of<br />

<strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance bus<strong>in</strong>ess and <strong>the</strong> Company’s products.<br />

Never<strong>the</strong>less, such estimates are forecasts of future outcomes, and actual results could differ.<br />

The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) permits mem<strong>be</strong>rs of <strong>the</strong> Company’s management who have <strong>be</strong>en authorised<br />

by <strong>the</strong> OIC <strong>to</strong> calculate and endorse loss reserve for IBNR.<br />

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Litigation<br />

The Company has cont<strong>in</strong>gent liabilities as a result of litigation. The Company’s management has used judgment <strong>to</strong> assess<br />

<strong>the</strong> results of <strong>the</strong> litigation and <strong>be</strong>lieves that losses <strong>in</strong>curred are recorded with<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> amounts as at <strong>the</strong> balance sheet date.<br />

However, actual results could differ from <strong>the</strong> estimates.<br />

6. Investments <strong>in</strong> Securities<br />

(Baht’000)<br />

2009 2008<br />

Cost / Fair Value Cost / Fair Value<br />

Amortised cost<br />

Amortised cost<br />

Available - For - Sale Securities<br />

Debt Securities<br />

Notes - Net 463,225 460,968 243,225 240,967<br />

Bonds - Net 775,200 776,882 472,091 494,350<br />

De<strong>be</strong>ntures - Net 50,077 40,767 10,000 -<br />

Surplus from Revaluation of Investments 2,372 - 22,258 -<br />

Less Allowance for Impairment (12,257) - (12,257) -<br />

1,278,617 1,278,617 735,317 735,317<br />

Equity Securities<br />

Ord<strong>in</strong>ary Shares 3,707,171 10,629,471 3,352,858 6,273,525<br />

Unit Trusts 1,195,080 1,172,813 1,046,078 962,533<br />

O<strong>the</strong>r Securities - 6,352 - -<br />

Surplus from Revaluation of Investments 6,923,498 - 2,845,697 -<br />

Less Allowance for Impairment (17,113) - (8,575) -<br />

11,808,636 11,808,636 7,236,058 7,236,058<br />

Total Available - For - Sale Securities 13,087,253 13,087,253 7,971,375 7,971,375<br />

O<strong>the</strong>r Securities<br />

Ord<strong>in</strong>ary Shares 764,605 491,923<br />

Less Allowance for Impairmen (91,200) (86,654)<br />

Total O<strong>the</strong>r Securities 673,405 405,269<br />

Total Investments <strong>in</strong> Securities 13,760,658 8,376,644<br />

Investments <strong>in</strong> debt securities as at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009 will <strong>be</strong> due as follows:<br />

(Baht’000)<br />

Due With<strong>in</strong><br />

Allowance for<br />

1 year 1 - 5 years 5 - 10 years Impairment Total<br />

Notes 463,225 - - (2,257) 460,968<br />

Bonds 289,370 414,496 73,016 - 776,882<br />

De<strong>be</strong>ntures 10,000 40,767 - (10,000) 40,767<br />

Total 762,595 455,263 73,016 (12,257) 1,278,617<br />

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Investments <strong>in</strong> debt securities as at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2008 will <strong>be</strong> due as follows:<br />

(Baht’000)<br />

Due With<strong>in</strong><br />

Allowance for<br />

1 year 1 - 5 years 5 - 10 years Impairment Total<br />

Notes 243,225 - - (2,258) 240,967<br />

Bonds - 414,859 79,491 - 494,350<br />

De<strong>be</strong>ntures 10,000 - - (10,000) -<br />

Total 253,225 414,859 79,491 (12,258) 735,317<br />

As at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009, government bond and state enterprise bond <strong>to</strong>tal<strong>in</strong>g Baht 29.1 million (2008: Baht 20.8 million)<br />

have <strong>be</strong>en placed as a security <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> normal course of bus<strong>in</strong>ess and government bond of Baht 14 million (2008: Baht 14 million)<br />

have <strong>be</strong>en pledged as a security with <strong>the</strong> Office of Insurance Commission under <strong>the</strong> Non-<strong>life</strong> Insurance Act.<br />

7. Loans and Accrued Interest<br />

As at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009 <strong>the</strong> balances of loans and accrued <strong>in</strong>terest are aged by pr<strong>in</strong>cipal and accrued <strong>in</strong>terest as follows:<br />

(Baht’000)<br />

Outstand<strong>in</strong>g Period Collaterised Loans O<strong>the</strong>r Loans Total<br />

Pr<strong>in</strong>cipal Accrued Interest Pr<strong>in</strong>cipal Accrued Interest Pr<strong>in</strong>cipal Accrued Interest Total<br />

Current 2,206,840 2,674 6,712 - 2,213,552 2,674 2,216,226<br />

Overdue<br />

Less than 6 months 221,545 4,604 - - 221,545 4,604 226,149<br />

6 - 12 months 743 34 - - 743 34 777<br />

Over 12 months 2,581 657 - - 2,581 657 3,238<br />

Loans and Accrued Interest 2,431,709 7,969 6,712 - 2,438,421 7,969 2,446,390<br />

As at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2008 <strong>the</strong> balances of loans and accrued <strong>in</strong>terest are aged by pr<strong>in</strong>cipal and accrued <strong>in</strong>terest as follows:<br />

(Baht’000)<br />

Outstand<strong>in</strong>g Period Collaterised loans O<strong>the</strong>r loans Total<br />

Pr<strong>in</strong>cipal Accrued Interest Pr<strong>in</strong>cipal Accrued Interest Pr<strong>in</strong>cipal Accrued Interest Total<br />

Current 2,394,242 7,147 5,439 - 2,399,681 7,147 2,406,828<br />

Overdue<br />

Less than 6 months 2,163 46 - - 2,163 46 2,209<br />

6 - 12 months 4,725 196 - - 4,725 196 4,921<br />

Over 12 months 227,680 51,165 - - 227,680 51,165 278,845<br />

Loans and Accrued Interest 2,628,810 58,554 5,439 - 2,634,249 58,554 2,692,803<br />

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8. Investments <strong>in</strong> Associates<br />

8.1 These represent <strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> ord<strong>in</strong>ary shares <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g associates.<br />

Company’s Name Nature of Country of Paid-up Capital Percentage Hold<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Incorporation (%)<br />

2009 2008 2009 2008<br />

Asia Insurance Non-<strong>life</strong> Cambodia USD 4,200,000 USD 4,200,000 22.92 22.92<br />

(Cambodia) Plc.<br />

<strong>in</strong>surance<br />

Asian Insurance Hold<strong>in</strong>g Ch<strong>in</strong>a USD 5,740,000 USD 5,740,000 41.70 41.70<br />

International (Hold<strong>in</strong>g)<br />

company<br />

Limited<br />

(Baht’000)<br />

Company’s Name F<strong>in</strong>ancial Statements Separate F<strong>in</strong>ancial Statements<br />

<strong>in</strong> which <strong>the</strong> equity method is applied<br />

<strong>in</strong> which <strong>the</strong> cost method is applied<br />

2009 2008 2009 2008<br />

Asia Insurance (Cambodia) Plc. 34,541 33,738 30,202 30,202<br />

Asian Insurance International (Hold<strong>in</strong>g) Limited 84,492 84,991 72,054 72,054<br />

Total 119,033 118,729 102,256 102,256<br />

(Baht’000)<br />

Company’s Name F<strong>in</strong>ancial Statements Separate F<strong>in</strong>ancial Statements<br />

<strong>in</strong> which <strong>the</strong> equity method is applied<br />

<strong>in</strong> which <strong>the</strong> cost method is applied<br />

Share of Income (Losses) from<br />

Investments <strong>in</strong> Associates Dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Years<br />

Dividend Received Dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Years<br />

2009 2008 2009 2008<br />

Asia Insurance (Cambodia) Plc. 2,772 4,064 1,968 2,370<br />

Asian Insurance International (Hold<strong>in</strong>g) Limited (499) (1,138) - -<br />

Total 2,273 2,926 1,968 2,370<br />

8.2 Summarised F<strong>in</strong>ancial Information of Associates<br />

(Baht : Million)<br />

Company’s Name Total Assets as at Total Liabilities as at Total Revenues Net Income<br />

Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31 Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31 for <strong>the</strong> Years Ended for <strong>the</strong> Years Ended<br />

Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31 Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31<br />

2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008<br />

Asia Insurance (Cambodia) Plc. 273.96 284.05 97.25 102.69 49.48 62.36 11.94 18.47<br />

Asian Insurance International (Hold<strong>in</strong>g) Limited 216.50 232.98 - - 6.73 1.50 (1.18) (2.96)<br />

Total 490.46 517.03 97.25 102.69 56.21 63.86 10.76 15.51<br />

As at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009 and 2008, <strong>the</strong> values of <strong>the</strong> Company’s <strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> associates were determ<strong>in</strong>ed under <strong>the</strong><br />

equity method (<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements <strong>in</strong> which <strong>the</strong> equity method is applied), based on <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>formation provided by<br />

<strong>the</strong> associates’ management. The <strong>in</strong>formation had not <strong>be</strong>en audited by external audi<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />

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The Company received <strong>the</strong> 2008 f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements of Asian Insurance International (Hold<strong>in</strong>g) Limited, and Asia<br />

Insurance (Cambodia) Plc. which were audited by those associated companies’ audi<strong>to</strong>rs per <strong>the</strong>ir reports dated March 20, 2009<br />

and March 30, 2009, respectively.<br />

9. Related Party Transactions<br />

Related parties means parties that directly or <strong>in</strong>directly control, are controlled by, or are under common control with <strong>the</strong><br />

Company. This <strong>in</strong>cludes associates and enterprises which have <strong>in</strong>dividuals who hold, directly or <strong>in</strong>directly, an <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> vot<strong>in</strong>g<br />

rights which gives <strong>the</strong>m significant <strong>in</strong>fluence over <strong>the</strong> Company, as well as key management personnel, direc<strong>to</strong>rs and mem<strong>be</strong>rs of<br />

<strong>the</strong> immediate family of any such <strong>in</strong>dividual.<br />

In consider<strong>in</strong>g each possible related party relationship, attention is directed <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> substance of <strong>the</strong> relationship, and not<br />

merely <strong>the</strong> legal form.<br />

The relationship <strong>be</strong>tween <strong>the</strong> Company and its related parties are summarised <strong>be</strong>low:<br />

Name of Related Parties Type of Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Relationship with <strong>the</strong> Company<br />

Bangkok Bank Pcl. Bank<strong>in</strong>g Related by way of common direc<strong>to</strong>rs and sharehold<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Charoong Thai Wire and Cable Pcl. Electrical Products Related by way of common direc<strong>to</strong>rs and sharehold<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Furukawa Metal (<strong>Thailand</strong>) Pcl. Electrical Products Related by way of common direc<strong>to</strong>rs and sharehold<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Thai Re<strong>in</strong>surance Pcl. Insurance Related by way of common direc<strong>to</strong>rs and sharehold<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Bumrungrad Hospital Pcl. Health Care Services Related by way of common direc<strong>to</strong>rs and sharehold<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Bangkok Life Assurance Pcl. Life Insurance Related by way of common direc<strong>to</strong>rs and sharehold<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Bangkok Glass Co., Ltd. Packag<strong>in</strong>g Related by way of common direc<strong>to</strong>rs and sharehold<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Sorachai Vivatn Co., Ltd. Property Development Related by way of common direc<strong>to</strong>rs and sharehold<strong>in</strong>g<br />

EMCS Thai Co., Ltd. Professional Services Related by way of common direc<strong>to</strong>rs and sharehold<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Bang Pa-In Golf Co., Ltd. Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment & Recreation Related by way of common direc<strong>to</strong>rs and sharehold<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Thai Insurers Datanet Co., Ltd. Professional Services Related by way of common direc<strong>to</strong>rs and sharehold<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Thai Metal Process<strong>in</strong>g Co., Ltd. Electronic Parts Related by way of common direc<strong>to</strong>rs and sharehold<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Thai Orix Leas<strong>in</strong>g Co., Ltd. F<strong>in</strong>ance Related by way of common direc<strong>to</strong>rs and sharehold<strong>in</strong>g<br />

AIOI Bangkok Insurance Co., Ltd. Non-<strong>life</strong> Insurance Related by way of sharehold<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Asia Insurance (Investments) Limited Hold<strong>in</strong>g Company Related by way of sharehold<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Asia Insurance (Cambodia) Plc. Non-<strong>life</strong> Insurance Associate<br />

Asian Insurance International (Hold<strong>in</strong>g) Limited Hold<strong>in</strong>g Company Associate<br />

Bualuang Securities Pcl. Securities Subsidiary of <strong>the</strong> major shareholder of <strong>the</strong> Company<br />

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Dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> years, <strong>the</strong> Company had significant bus<strong>in</strong>ess transactions with its related parties. Such transactions, which<br />

have <strong>be</strong>en concluded on commercial terms and bases agreed upon <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> ord<strong>in</strong>ary course bus<strong>in</strong>ess <strong>be</strong>tween <strong>the</strong> Company and<br />

those parties are as follows:<br />

(Baht’000)<br />

2009 2008 Pric<strong>in</strong>g Policy<br />

Premium Written 212,957 115,934 Normal commercial terms for underwrit<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Interest Income 13,382 15,568 Same as f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>stitutions and related companies<br />

offer <strong>to</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r cus<strong>to</strong>mers<br />

Dividend Income 232,525 282,556 The declared amount<br />

Premium Ceded 173,601 216,775 Normal commercial terms for re<strong>in</strong>surance depend<strong>in</strong>g<br />

on type of <strong>in</strong>surance and re<strong>in</strong>surance contract<br />

Interest Expenses - 102 Same as f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>stitutions and related companies<br />

offer <strong>to</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r cus<strong>to</strong>mers<br />

Rental Income 70 - Same offer <strong>to</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r cus<strong>to</strong>mers<br />

Lended Securities Income 1,105 53 Same as f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>stitutions and related companies<br />

offer <strong>to</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r cus<strong>to</strong>mers<br />

The Company had <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g significant balances of assets and liabilities with its related companies.<br />

(Baht’000)<br />

2009 2008<br />

Cost Fair Value Cost Fair Value<br />

Investments <strong>in</strong> Listed S<strong>to</strong>cks<br />

Bangkok Bank Pcl. 1,419,764 4,090,089 1,421,596 2,446,880<br />

Bangkok Life Assurance Pcl. 211,575 1,093,794 - -<br />

Charoong Thai Wire and Cable Pcl. 165,958 134,981 159,799 88,896<br />

Furukawa Metal (<strong>Thailand</strong>) Pcl. 100,204 53,595 98,626 57,402<br />

Thai Re<strong>in</strong>surance Pcl. 90,490 248,169 93,226 237,649<br />

Bumrungrad Hospital Pcl. 377,347 2,836,670 370,028 2,018,094<br />

2,365,338 8,457,298 2,143,275 4,848,921<br />

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(Baht’000)<br />

2009 2008<br />

Investments <strong>in</strong> <strong>non</strong>-listed S<strong>to</strong>cks<br />

Bangkok Life Assurance Pcl. - 49,575<br />

Bangkok Glass Co., Ltd. 96,466 68,095<br />

Sorachai Vivatn Co., Ltd. 40,500 40,500<br />

EMCS Thai Co., Ltd. 5,800 7,733<br />

Bang Pa-In Golf Co., Ltd. 13,430 19,286<br />

Thai Orix Leas<strong>in</strong>g Co., Ltd. 18,750 15,000<br />

AIOI Bangkok Insurance Co., Ltd. 3,336 3,336<br />

Thai Insurers Datanet Co., Ltd. 375 1,125<br />

Thai Metal Process<strong>in</strong>g Co., Ltd. 7,500 7,500<br />

Asia Insurance (Investments) Limited 47,058 47,058<br />

233,215 259,208<br />

Investments <strong>in</strong> Notes<br />

Bangkok Bank Pcl. 70,000 100,000<br />

Deposits at F<strong>in</strong>ancial Institution<br />

Bangkok Bank Pcl. 772,826 633,289<br />

Premium Due and Uncollected<br />

Bangkok Bank Pcl. 5,121 8,012<br />

Charoong Thai Wire and Cable Pcl. 43 18<br />

Furukawa Metal (<strong>Thailand</strong>) Pcl. 36 18<br />

Bumrungrad Hospital Pcl. 11 94<br />

Thai Orix Leas<strong>in</strong>g Co., Ltd. 382 487<br />

Bangkok Life Assurance Pcl. 86 -<br />

Bangkok Glass Co., Ltd. 383 724<br />

Thai Metal Process<strong>in</strong>g Co., Ltd. 77 -<br />

6,139 9,353<br />

Due <strong>to</strong> (from) Re<strong><strong>in</strong>surer</strong><br />

Thai Re<strong>in</strong>surance Pcl. 49,060 56,077<br />

AIOI Bangkok Insurance Co., Ltd. 1,164 17,463<br />

Asia Insurance (Cambodia) Plc. (1,338) (11,417)<br />

48,886 62,123<br />

Deposit and Golf Club Mem<strong>be</strong>rship (Includ<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> O<strong>the</strong>r Assets)<br />

Bang Pa-In Golf Co., Ltd. 94,794 95,099<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>rs and Management’s Remuneration<br />

In 2009 <strong>the</strong> Company paid meet<strong>in</strong>g allowances, bonuses, contributions <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> provident fund and o<strong>the</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

and management <strong>to</strong>tal<strong>in</strong>g Baht 79.48 million (2008: Baht 67.81 million).<br />

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10. Cash and Cash Equivalents<br />

(Baht’000)<br />

2009 2008<br />

Cash 1,662 1,892<br />

Deposits at f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>stitutions 1,040,866 797,981<br />

Total cash and deposits at f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>stitutions 1,042,528 799,873<br />

Notes 460,967 240,967<br />

Bonds 776,883 494,349<br />

Less<br />

Deposits at f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>stitutions , bonds and notes<br />

with maturity of more than 3 months and<br />

cash subject <strong>to</strong> restriction (1,519,627) (1,252,064)<br />

Cash and cash equivalents 760,751 283,125<br />

As at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009 fixed deposits of Baht 30 million (2008: Baht 30 million) have <strong>be</strong>en pledged with a bank <strong>to</strong><br />

secure bank overdraft facilities.<br />

11. Property, Build<strong>in</strong>gs and Equipment<br />

(Baht’000)<br />

Land Build<strong>in</strong>gs Condom<strong>in</strong>ium Office Furniture, Mo<strong>to</strong>r Construction Total<br />

Fixture and Vehicles <strong>in</strong> Progress<br />

Equipment<br />

Cost<br />

Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2008 158,323 1,303,090 8,751 470,144 69,133 4,051 2,013,492<br />

Purchases - - - 43,085 24,008 18,758 85,851<br />

Disposals (2,371) (2,221) - (9,284) (7,891) - (21,767)<br />

Adjust - - - - 235 - 235<br />

Transfer <strong>in</strong> (out) - - - 12,346 - (12,346) -<br />

Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009 155,952 1,300,869 8,751 516,291 85,485 10,463 2,077,811<br />

Accumulated depreciation<br />

Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2008 - 460,177 6,542 349,993 50,945 - 867,657<br />

Depreciation for disposals - (1,506) - (8,912) (7,718) - (18,136)<br />

Depreciation for <strong>the</strong> year - 55,916 436 59,166 7,932 - 123,450<br />

Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009 - 514,587 6,978 400,247 51,159 - 972,971<br />

Net book value<br />

Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2008 158,323 842,914 2,209 120,151 18,187 4,051 1,145,835<br />

Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009 155,952 786,282 1,773 116,044 34,326 10,463 1,104,840<br />

Depreciation Charge <strong>in</strong> Income Statements<br />

2008 115,746<br />

2009 123,450<br />

As at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009, certa<strong>in</strong> equipment items have <strong>be</strong>en fully depreciated but are still <strong>in</strong> use. The cost <strong>be</strong>fore<br />

deduct<strong>in</strong>g accumulated depreciation of those assets amounted <strong>to</strong> Baht 324.16 million (2008: Baht 284.96 million).<br />

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12. Premium Due and Uncollected<br />

The balance as at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009 and 2008 of premium due and uncollected were classified by ag<strong>in</strong>g as follows:<br />

(Baht’000)<br />

Overdue 2009 2008<br />

Not over 3 months 1,247,625 1,238,323<br />

Over 3 months <strong>to</strong> 6 months 111,352 125,906<br />

Over 6 months <strong>to</strong> 12 months 23,115 91,592<br />

Over 12 months 38,553 49,916<br />

Total 1,420,645 1,505,737<br />

Less Allowance for doubtful accounts (32,163) (33,502)<br />

Premium due and uncollected - net 1,388,482 1,472,235<br />

13. Intangible Assets - Computer Software<br />

(Baht’000)<br />

2009 2008<br />

Cost - Computer software 166,948 115,300<br />

Addition 10,787 20,409<br />

Transfer from computer software under development - 31,239<br />

Accumulated amortisation (68,172) (51,150)<br />

Allowance for impairment loss - computer software (24,982) -<br />

Net book value - Computer software 84,581 115,798<br />

Computer software under development 12,400 -<br />

Total 96,981 115,798<br />

Amortisation expense <strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>come statements for <strong>the</strong> years 17,022 15,608<br />

14. Additional Unearned Premium Reserves<br />

As at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009, <strong>the</strong> reta<strong>in</strong>ed earn<strong>in</strong>gs of <strong>the</strong> Company excluded Baht 340.93 million on of additional unearned<br />

premium reserve (2008: Baht 366.73 million) which <strong>the</strong> Company set aside for <strong>the</strong> premium ceded <strong>to</strong> a foreign re<strong><strong>in</strong>surer</strong>, <strong>in</strong> compliance<br />

with <strong>the</strong> regulations of <strong>the</strong> Office of Insurance Commission.<br />

15. Liabilities Under F<strong>in</strong>ance Lease Agreements<br />

(Baht’000)<br />

2009<br />

Liabilities under f<strong>in</strong>ance lease agreements 27,147<br />

Less Deferred <strong>in</strong>terest expenses (3,786)<br />

Total 23,361<br />

Less Portion due with<strong>in</strong> one year (4,132)<br />

Liabilities under f<strong>in</strong>ance lease agreements - net of current portion 19,229<br />

As at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company has entered <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ance lease agreements with leas<strong>in</strong>g companies for rental<br />

of mo<strong>to</strong>r vehicles for use <strong>in</strong> its operation, whereby it is committed <strong>to</strong> pay rental on a monthly basis. The terms of <strong>the</strong> agreements<br />

are generally <strong>be</strong>tween 5 years.<br />

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16. Dividend Paid<br />

Dividend declared <strong>in</strong> 2009 and 2008 consist of <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

Approved by Total Dividend Dividend Per Share<br />

(Million Baht)<br />

(Baht)<br />

The Third Interim Dividend Meet<strong>in</strong>g of Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs 4/09<br />

for 2009 on Novem<strong>be</strong>r 13, 2009 139.43 2.75<br />

The Second Interim Dividend Meet<strong>in</strong>g of Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs 3/09<br />

for 2009 on August 14, 2009 139.42 2.75<br />

The First Interim Dividend Meet<strong>in</strong>g of Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs 2/09<br />

for 2009 on May 15, 2009 139.42 2.75<br />

F<strong>in</strong>al Dividend<br />

Annual General Meet<strong>in</strong>g of<br />

for 2008 <strong>the</strong> Shareholders No.16 on April 24, 2009 190.13 3.75<br />

Total Dividend for <strong>the</strong> Year 2009 608.40 12.00<br />

The Third Interim Dividend Meet<strong>in</strong>g of Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs 4/08<br />

for 2008 on Novem<strong>be</strong>r 14, 2008 139.43 2.75<br />

The Second Interim Dividend Meet<strong>in</strong>g of Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs 3/08<br />

for 2008 on August 14, 2008 139.42 2.75<br />

The First Interim Dividend Meet<strong>in</strong>g of Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs 2/08<br />

for 2008 on May 14,2008 139.42 2.75<br />

F<strong>in</strong>al Dividend<br />

Annual General Meet<strong>in</strong>g of<br />

for 2007 <strong>the</strong> Shareholders No.15 on April 25, 2008 190.13 3.75<br />

Total Dividend for <strong>the</strong> Year 2008 608.40 12.00<br />

17. Statu<strong>to</strong>ry Reserve<br />

Pursuant <strong>to</strong> Section 116 of <strong>the</strong> Public Limited Companies Act B.E. 2535, <strong>the</strong> Company is required <strong>to</strong> set aside <strong>to</strong> a statu<strong>to</strong>ry<br />

reserve at least 5% of its net <strong>in</strong>come after deduct<strong>in</strong>g accumulated deficit brought forward (if any), until <strong>the</strong> reserve reaches 10% of<br />

<strong>the</strong> registered capital. The statu<strong>to</strong>ry reserve is not available for dividend distribution.<br />

18. Provident Fund<br />

The Company and its employees jo<strong>in</strong>tly established a provident fund under <strong>the</strong> Provident Fund Act B.E. 2530. The fund is<br />

contributed <strong>to</strong> by both <strong>the</strong> employees and <strong>the</strong> Company on a monthly basis, at rates rang<strong>in</strong>g from 5% <strong>to</strong> 10% of <strong>the</strong> employees’<br />

basic salaries, based on <strong>the</strong> length of employment. The fund is managed by a fund manager which has <strong>be</strong>en approved by <strong>the</strong> M<strong>in</strong>istry<br />

of F<strong>in</strong>ance. Dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> year 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company contributed approximately Baht 34.6 million (2008: Baht 32.4 million) <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Fund.<br />

19. Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ Remuneration<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ remuneration represents <strong>the</strong> <strong>be</strong>nefits paid <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s direc<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>in</strong> accordance with Section 90 of <strong>the</strong><br />

Public Limited Companies Act, exclusive of salaries and related <strong>be</strong>nefits payable <strong>to</strong> executive direc<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />

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20. Basic Earn<strong>in</strong>gs Per Share<br />

Basic earn<strong>in</strong>gs per share is calculated by divid<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> net <strong>in</strong>come for <strong>the</strong> year by <strong>the</strong> weighted average num<strong>be</strong>r of ord<strong>in</strong>ary<br />

shares held by outside shareholders <strong>in</strong> issue dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> year.<br />

21. Commitments<br />

The Company has entered <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> several lease agreements <strong>in</strong> respect of <strong>the</strong> lease of land and office build<strong>in</strong>g space. The<br />

terms of <strong>the</strong> agreements are 30 years and 1 year for land and office build<strong>in</strong>g space, respectively.<br />

As at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009 and 2008, future m<strong>in</strong>imum lease payments required under those <strong>non</strong>-cancellable operat<strong>in</strong>g<br />

lease contracts were as follows.<br />

(Baht : Million)<br />

2009 2008<br />

With<strong>in</strong> 1 year 19 19<br />

Over 1 year and not over 5 years 79 77<br />

Over 5 years 217 238<br />

22. Bank Guarantee<br />

As at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009, <strong>the</strong>re were outstand<strong>in</strong>g bank guarantees of Baht 13.7 million (2008: Baht 7.8 million) issued by<br />

banks on <strong>be</strong>half of <strong>the</strong> Company <strong>in</strong> respect of certa<strong>in</strong> performance bonds as required <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> normal course of bus<strong>in</strong>ess.<br />

23. Cont<strong>in</strong>gent Liabilities<br />

As at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company has <strong>be</strong>en sued for damaged <strong>to</strong>tal<strong>in</strong>g approximately Baht 1,892.6 million (2008:<br />

Baht 2,410.8 million) as <strong><strong>in</strong>surer</strong>. The <strong>to</strong>tal maximum sum <strong>in</strong>sured per <strong>the</strong> relevant policies is Baht 776.7 million (2008: Baht 742.2 million).<br />

The outcomes of <strong>the</strong>se causes have not yet <strong>be</strong>en f<strong>in</strong>alised but <strong>the</strong> Company has set aside reserves for its cont<strong>in</strong>gent losses<br />

amount<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> approximately Baht 268.2 million (2008: Baht 252.2 million).<br />

24. F<strong>in</strong>ancial Information by Segment<br />

The Company’s operations <strong>in</strong>volve a s<strong>in</strong>gle <strong>in</strong>dustry segment <strong>in</strong> <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance and are carried on <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> s<strong>in</strong>gle<br />

geographic area <strong>in</strong> <strong>Thailand</strong>. As a result, all of <strong>the</strong> revenues, operat<strong>in</strong>g profits and assets as reflected <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>se f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements<br />

perta<strong>in</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> aforementioned <strong>in</strong>dustry segment and geographic area.<br />

25. F<strong>in</strong>ancial Instruments<br />

25.1 F<strong>in</strong>ancial risk management<br />

The Company’s f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>struments, as def<strong>in</strong>ed under Thai Account<strong>in</strong>g Standard No. 32 “F<strong>in</strong>ancial Instruments:<br />

Presentation”, pr<strong>in</strong>cipally comprise cash and deposit at f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>stitutions, premium receivable, amount due <strong>to</strong>/ due from re<strong><strong>in</strong>surer</strong>,<br />

loans and <strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> securities. The f<strong>in</strong>ancial risks associated with <strong>the</strong>se f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>struments and how <strong>the</strong>y are managed <strong>in</strong><br />

descri<strong>be</strong>d <strong>be</strong>low.<br />

Credit Risk<br />

Concentrations of <strong>the</strong> credit risk with respect <strong>to</strong> premiums due and uncollected are <strong>in</strong>significant due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> large<br />

num<strong>be</strong>r of cus<strong>to</strong>mers compris<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>mer base and <strong>the</strong>ir dispersion across different <strong>in</strong>dustries and geographic regions <strong>in</strong> <strong>Thailand</strong>.<br />

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Concentrations of <strong>the</strong> credit risk with respect <strong>to</strong> secured loans are <strong>in</strong>significant due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> large num<strong>be</strong>r of cus<strong>to</strong>mers<br />

compris<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>mer base and <strong>the</strong>ir dispersion across different <strong>in</strong>dustries and geographic regions <strong>in</strong> <strong>Thailand</strong>. In addition <strong>the</strong> values<br />

of <strong>the</strong> securities placed as collateral are adequate for <strong>the</strong> Company <strong>to</strong> receive complete payment of debt and <strong>the</strong> ratio of loans <strong>to</strong><br />

collateral values is <strong>in</strong> accordance with <strong>the</strong> notification of <strong>the</strong> Registrar relat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r bus<strong>in</strong>ess <strong>in</strong>vestments of <strong>in</strong>surance companies.<br />

The maximum exposure <strong>to</strong> credit risk is limited <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> book value of assets after deduction of allowance for doubtful<br />

debts as stated <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> balance sheet.<br />

Interest Rate Risk<br />

The Company’s exposure <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>terest rate risk relates primarily <strong>to</strong> its deposits at f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>stitutions and <strong>in</strong>vestments<br />

<strong>in</strong> securities. However, s<strong>in</strong>ce <strong>most</strong> of <strong>the</strong> Company’s f<strong>in</strong>ancial assets <strong>be</strong>ar fixed <strong>in</strong>terest rates which are close <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> market rate,<br />

<strong>the</strong> Company does not use derivatives <strong>to</strong> manage its <strong>in</strong>terest rate risk.<br />

The Company’s exposure <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>terest rate risk relates <strong>to</strong> loans is low <strong>be</strong>cause <strong>most</strong> of loans <strong>be</strong>ar float<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>terest rate.<br />

Whenever market rate is significantly higher than <strong>the</strong> rate <strong>in</strong> loans’ agreement, <strong>the</strong> Company can adjust <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>terest without deniable by<br />

borrower accord<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> def<strong>in</strong>ed criteria <strong>in</strong> loan agreement <strong>be</strong>tween <strong>the</strong> Company and borrower for loans which <strong>be</strong>ar fixed<br />

<strong>in</strong>terest rate.<br />

Significant f<strong>in</strong>ancial assets as at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009 classified by type of <strong>in</strong>terest rates are summarized <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

table <strong>be</strong>low.<br />

(Baht’000)<br />

Balance as at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009<br />

Float<strong>in</strong>g Interest Rate<br />

Fixed Interest Rate<br />

Deposits at F<strong>in</strong>ancial Institutions 101,138 939,728<br />

Investments <strong>in</strong> Securities<br />

Bonds - Net - 776,883<br />

De<strong>be</strong>ntures - Net - 40,767<br />

Notes - Net - 460,967<br />

Total 101,138 2,218,345<br />

The f<strong>in</strong>ancial assets that carry fixed <strong>in</strong>terest rates fur<strong>the</strong>r classified based on <strong>the</strong> maturity date or <strong>the</strong> repric<strong>in</strong>g date<br />

if this occurs <strong>be</strong>fore <strong>the</strong> maturity date.<br />

(Baht’000)<br />

With<strong>in</strong> 1 year 1 <strong>to</strong> 5 years Over 5 years Total Average<br />

Interest Rate<br />

(% per annum)<br />

Deposits at F<strong>in</strong>ancial Institutions 939,728 - - 939,728 0.500 - 1.750<br />

Investments <strong>in</strong> Securities<br />

Bonds - Net 370,338 333,528 73,016 776,882 1.055 - 5.250<br />

De<strong>be</strong>ntures - Net - 40,767 - 40,767 4.000 - 4.300<br />

Notes - Net 460,968 - - 460,968 0.900 - 1.750<br />

Total 1,771,034 374,295 73,016 2,218,345<br />

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Foreign Currency Risk<br />

The Company’s exposure <strong>to</strong> foreign currency risk arises ma<strong>in</strong>ly from foreign currency denom<strong>in</strong>ated underwrit<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

re<strong>in</strong>surance with foreign re<strong><strong>in</strong>surer</strong>s and <strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> foreign associates that are denom<strong>in</strong>ated <strong>in</strong> foreign currencies. The<br />

Company does not utilise forward foreign currency contracts <strong>to</strong> mitigate its exposure <strong>to</strong> foreign currency risk.<br />

As at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009, <strong>the</strong> balances of f<strong>in</strong>ancial assets and liabilities denom<strong>in</strong>ated <strong>in</strong> foreign currencies are<br />

summarised <strong>be</strong>low.<br />

Foreign Currency F<strong>in</strong>ancial F<strong>in</strong>ancial Average Exchange Rate<br />

Assets Liabilities as at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009<br />

(Million) (Million) (Baht per 1 foreign currency unit)<br />

US dollar 7.8 7.1 33.3197<br />

Philipp<strong>in</strong>es pesos 1.7 4.4 0.7143<br />

Japanese yen 0.7 0.1 0.3617<br />

HK dollar 1.9 - 4.2937<br />

Indonesia rupiahs 1,678.0 - 0.0035<br />

25.2 Fair value<br />

A fair value is <strong>the</strong> amount for which an asset can <strong>be</strong> exchanged or a liability settled <strong>be</strong>tween knowledgeable,<br />

will<strong>in</strong>g parties <strong>in</strong> an arm’s length transaction. The fair value is determ<strong>in</strong>ed by depend<strong>in</strong>g on <strong>the</strong> nature of <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>strument.<br />

The fair value is determ<strong>in</strong>ed by reference <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> market price of <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>strument or by us<strong>in</strong>g an appropriate<br />

valuation technique if <strong>the</strong> appropriate market price cannot <strong>be</strong> determ<strong>in</strong>ed, depend<strong>in</strong>g on <strong>the</strong> nature of <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>strument.<br />

The follow<strong>in</strong>g methods and assumptions were used by <strong>the</strong> Company <strong>in</strong> estimat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> fair values of f<strong>in</strong>ancial<br />

<strong>in</strong>struments.<br />

- Investment <strong>in</strong> securities<br />

The fair value of equity securities and debt securities are based on <strong>the</strong>ir quoted market prices.<br />

The fair value of o<strong>the</strong>r securities and <strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> associates cannot <strong>be</strong> properly calculated, and <strong>the</strong>refore<br />

no disclosure is made.<br />

The fair value of deposits at f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>stitutions, and notes with maturity periods of less than 90 days is based<br />

on <strong>the</strong>ir carry<strong>in</strong>g value. For those with maturity periods longer than 90 days, fair value is estimated us<strong>in</strong>g a<br />

discounted cash flow analysis based on <strong>the</strong> current <strong>in</strong>terest rate and <strong>the</strong> rema<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g period <strong>to</strong> maturity.<br />

- Secured loans<br />

For float<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>terest rate loans with no significant credit risk, fair value is based on carry<strong>in</strong>g value. The fair value<br />

of fixed <strong>in</strong>terest rate loans is estimated us<strong>in</strong>g a discounted cash flow analysis based on <strong>the</strong> current <strong>in</strong>terest rate.<br />

26. Capital Management<br />

The primary objectives of <strong>the</strong> Company’s capital management are <strong>to</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s ability <strong>to</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>ue as a go<strong>in</strong>g<br />

concern and <strong>to</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> capital reserve <strong>in</strong> accordance with Notifications of <strong>the</strong> Office of Insurance Commission.<br />

27. Approval of F<strong>in</strong>ancial Statements<br />

These f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements were authorised for issue by <strong>the</strong> Company’s Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>rs on February 17, 2010.<br />

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THE COMPANYûS FINANCIAL STATUS<br />

Assets<br />

As at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company’s <strong>to</strong>tal assets amounted <strong>to</strong> Baht 20,496.4 million, a rise of Baht 5,199.4 million, or<br />

34.0 percent, over 2008. Significant components of <strong>the</strong> assets are descri<strong>be</strong>d <strong>be</strong>low.<br />

- Investments <strong>in</strong> securities <strong>to</strong>taled Baht 13,761.0 million, represent<strong>in</strong>g an <strong>in</strong>crease of Baht 5,384.0 million, or 64.3 percent,<br />

over 2008.<br />

- Loans dim<strong>in</strong>ished by Baht 195.8 million, or 7.4 percent, <strong>to</strong> Baht 2,438.4 million, compared <strong>to</strong> 2008.<br />

- Cash and deposits at f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>stitutions rose by Baht 242.7 million, or 30.3 percent, <strong>to</strong> Baht 1,042.5 million,<br />

compared <strong>to</strong> 2008.<br />

- Property, premises and equipment decreased by Baht 41.0 million, or 3.6 percent, <strong>to</strong> 1,104.8 million, over 2008.<br />

Liabilities<br />

The Company’s <strong>to</strong>tal liabilities at 2009 year-end <strong>in</strong>creased by Baht 810.6 million, or 13.3 percent, <strong>to</strong> Baht 6,905.0 million,<br />

over 2008. Important elements of liabilities <strong>in</strong>clude <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

- Unearned premium reserve rose by Baht 482.2 million, or 19.2 percent, <strong>to</strong> Baht 2,990.7 million, compared <strong>to</strong> 2008.<br />

- Loss reserve and outstand<strong>in</strong>g cl<strong>aim</strong>s augmented by Baht 86.5 million, or 7.3 percent, <strong>to</strong> Baht 1,274.3 million, over 2008.<br />

- Accounts withheld on re<strong>in</strong>surance treaties <strong>in</strong>creased by Baht 27.1 million, or 6.9 percent, <strong>to</strong> Baht 418.2 million.<br />

- Due <strong>to</strong> re<strong><strong>in</strong>surer</strong> <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g by Baht 119.2 million, or 31.5 percent, <strong>to</strong> Baht 497.8 million.<br />

- Premium received <strong>in</strong> advanced dim<strong>in</strong>ished by Baht 57.3 million, or 6.7 percent, <strong>to</strong> Baht 800.4 million, compared <strong>to</strong> 2008.<br />

Shareholders’ Equity<br />

The Company’s shareholders’ equity at 2009 year-end rose by Baht 4,388.8 million, or 47.7 percent, <strong>to</strong> Baht 13,591.4 million,<br />

over 2008. Significant components of <strong>the</strong> shareholders’ equity are listed <strong>be</strong>low.<br />

- Net <strong>in</strong>come for 2009 <strong>in</strong>creased by Baht 58.0 million, or 6.6 percent, <strong>to</strong> Baht 939.3 million, compared <strong>to</strong> 2008.<br />

- Dividend paid for 2009 amounted <strong>to</strong> Baht 608.4 million (Baht 12 per share).<br />

- Reta<strong>in</strong>ed earn<strong>in</strong>g not allocated <strong>to</strong>taled Baht 1,565.3 million, an <strong>in</strong>crease of Baht 330.9 million, or 26.8 percent, over 2008.<br />

- A surplus on revaluation of <strong>in</strong>vestments rose by Baht 4,057.9 million, or 141.5 percent, <strong>to</strong> Baht 6,925.8 million, compared <strong>to</strong> 2008.<br />

Assets Quality<br />

Deb<strong>to</strong>rs (Premium due and uncollected)<br />

As at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009, premium due and uncollected had dim<strong>in</strong>ished by Baht 83.7 million, or 5.7 percent, <strong>to</strong> 1,388.5 million,<br />

compared <strong>to</strong> 2008. They can <strong>be</strong> classified by ag<strong>in</strong>g as follows:<br />

(Baht : Million)<br />

Overdue 2009 2008<br />

Under 3 months 1,247.6 1,238.3<br />

3 months - 6 months 111.3 125.9<br />

6 months - 12 months 23.1 91.6<br />

Over 12 months 38.6 49.9<br />

Total 1,420.6 1,505.7<br />

Less Allowance for doubtful accounts (32.1) (33.5)<br />

Premium due and uncollected - Net 1,388.5 1,472.2<br />

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Deb<strong>to</strong>rs, overdue under 3 months, for premium due and uncollected represented Baht 1,247.6 million, or 89.9 percent of<br />

<strong>the</strong> uncollected net premium. Most of <strong>the</strong>m, however, were with<strong>in</strong> a grace period offered by <strong>the</strong> Company. Deb<strong>to</strong>rs for premium<br />

due and uncollected, classified by ag<strong>in</strong>g, dim<strong>in</strong>ished <strong>in</strong> all ag<strong>in</strong>g periods <strong>be</strong>cause <strong>the</strong> Company had constantly developed a debt<br />

management procedure <strong>to</strong> enhance its efficiency <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> premiums collections and debt follow-up. In addition, <strong>the</strong> Company has<br />

also <strong>in</strong>creased channels for debt payment <strong>to</strong> provide convenience <strong>to</strong> its cus<strong>to</strong>mers, agents and brokers <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir payment <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

Company <strong>in</strong> due time.<br />

In 2009, due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s cus<strong>to</strong>mers’, agents’ and brokers’ understand<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>the</strong> Office of Insurance Commission’s<br />

requirements called “Cash Before Cover”, <strong>the</strong>y paid <strong>the</strong>ir premium <strong>be</strong>fore <strong>the</strong> policies <strong>be</strong>came effective. This has <strong>be</strong>en applied <strong>to</strong><br />

mo<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong>surance, which causes <strong>the</strong> premium due and uncollected <strong>to</strong> dim<strong>in</strong>ish.<br />

For <strong>the</strong> premiums expected <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> a bad debt, <strong>the</strong> Company has provided an allowance for doubtful accounts, <strong>in</strong><br />

accordance with <strong>the</strong> Company’s announcement of its policy on allowance allotment for doubtful accounts, which is deemed<br />

adequate for <strong>the</strong> risk of <strong>be</strong><strong>in</strong>g unable <strong>to</strong> collect <strong>the</strong>se debts.<br />

Loans<br />

As at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company’s <strong>to</strong>tal mortgage loans dim<strong>in</strong>ished by Baht 197.1 million, or 7.5 percent, <strong>to</strong> Baht<br />

2,431.7 million, compared <strong>to</strong> 2008. This stemmed from <strong>the</strong> fact that deb<strong>to</strong>rs engaged <strong>in</strong> a real estate development project can sell<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir homes and thus are able <strong>to</strong> pay <strong>the</strong>ir debts. Out of <strong>the</strong> Company’s <strong>to</strong>tal loan amount, Baht 180.8 million, or 7.4 percent, was<br />

hous<strong>in</strong>g loans, while <strong>the</strong> rema<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Baht 2,250.9 Million, or 92.6 percent, was loans extended <strong>to</strong> real estate developers and o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

<strong>in</strong>dustrial entrepreneurs.<br />

With regard <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>se mortgage loans, <strong>the</strong> collateral security evaluation, loan amount limit, contract period, conditions for <strong>in</strong>terest<br />

payment on an <strong>in</strong>stallment basis, and <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>cipal return were <strong>in</strong> compliance with <strong>the</strong> requirements of <strong>the</strong> laws and regulations<br />

concerned. In addition, <strong>the</strong> value of collateral security for mortgaged loans must <strong>be</strong> absolutely sufficient for debt payment.<br />

Deb<strong>to</strong>rs of mortgage loans can <strong>be</strong> classified by ag<strong>in</strong>g as follows.<br />

(Baht : Million)<br />

Outstand<strong>in</strong>g Period 2009 2008<br />

Pr<strong>in</strong>cipal Interest Pr<strong>in</strong>cipal Interest<br />

Current 2,206.8 2.7 2,394.2 7.1<br />

Overdue<br />

Less than 6 months 221.6 4.6 2.2 0.1<br />

6 - 12 months 0.7 0.1 4.7 0.2<br />

Over 12 months 2.6 0.6 227.7 51.2<br />

Total 2,431.7 8.0 2,628.8 58.6<br />

Investments <strong>in</strong> Securities<br />

Dur<strong>in</strong>g 2009, <strong>the</strong> Thai economy and <strong>in</strong>vestments were impacted by a num<strong>be</strong>r of fac<strong>to</strong>rs, for <strong>in</strong>stance, <strong>the</strong> consistent<br />

economic slowdown s<strong>in</strong>ce 2008 and <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>ternal political situation, both of which affected <strong>in</strong>vestment <strong>in</strong> <strong>Thailand</strong> by foreign<br />

<strong>in</strong>ves<strong>to</strong>rs. Though <strong>the</strong> economy <strong>be</strong>gan <strong>to</strong> recover <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> second half of 2009, <strong>the</strong> country was still negatively <strong>in</strong>fluenced by <strong>the</strong><br />

cancellation of <strong>in</strong>vestment projects <strong>in</strong> Mab Ta Phut, <strong>the</strong> delay of bid open<strong>in</strong>g for 3G-Frequency wave, and o<strong>the</strong>r fac<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />

The Company has managed and allocated <strong>in</strong>vestment ports <strong>in</strong> securities correspond<strong>in</strong>g with surround<strong>in</strong>g social, economy<br />

and political fluctuations. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore, <strong>the</strong> Company has focused on long-term <strong>in</strong>vestments and management of securities<br />

<strong>in</strong>vestment capital <strong>in</strong> order <strong>to</strong> obta<strong>in</strong> appropriate returns on <strong>in</strong>vestments with<strong>in</strong> an acceptable risk level. Typically, such<br />

<strong>in</strong>vestments are strictly <strong>in</strong> accordance with <strong>the</strong> Company’s <strong>in</strong>vestment policies and o<strong>the</strong>r concerned agencies’ rules and<br />

regulations. Similarly, <strong>the</strong> Company has closely followed up and reviewed <strong>the</strong> securities’ fair value, while its classification of <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong>vestment capital, display of <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestment capital’s fair value, and consideration of <strong>the</strong> allowance for loss on impairment all meet<br />

<strong>the</strong> requirements of account<strong>in</strong>g standards concerned.<br />

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In 2009, <strong>the</strong> returns of domestic debt securities were low. To <strong>in</strong>crease <strong>in</strong>vestment return, <strong>the</strong> Company had distributed its<br />

<strong>in</strong>vestment <strong>to</strong> foreign countries through personal fund management, focus<strong>in</strong>g on a policy of <strong>in</strong>vestment <strong>in</strong> government debt<br />

securities or public enterprises with good credit rat<strong>in</strong>g. The Company managed its foreign exchange risk via <strong>the</strong> full-sale Cross<br />

Currency and Interest Rate Swap. Additionally, <strong>the</strong> Company augmented its direct <strong>in</strong>vestment abroad through sharehold<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong>surance companies, with a hope that it would support <strong>the</strong> Company’s core bus<strong>in</strong>ess transactions. As for its direct <strong>in</strong>vestment<br />

capital amount based on <strong>the</strong> amount of paid-up capital and an appropriate amount necessary for each bus<strong>in</strong>ess transaction,<br />

<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g scrut<strong>in</strong>y of o<strong>the</strong>r related fac<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />

As at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company’s <strong>in</strong>vestment capital for significant securities was as follows: Bonds amounted<br />

<strong>to</strong> Baht 775.2 million, with a fair value of Baht 776.9 million, while listed securities <strong>to</strong>taled Baht 3,707.2 million, with a fair value of<br />

Baht 10,629.5 million, and <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestment capital <strong>in</strong> associated companies equaled Baht 119.0 million. The <strong>in</strong>vestment capital <strong>in</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong>vestment units amounted <strong>to</strong> Baht 1,195.1 million, with a fair value of Baht 1,172.8 million, while that <strong>in</strong> unlisted securities <strong>to</strong>taled<br />

Baht 764.6 million. In 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company recorded <strong>the</strong> allowance for impairment of unlisted securities at Baht 91.2 million.<br />

None<strong>the</strong>less, <strong>the</strong> Company’s fair value of all types of securities was Baht 6,925.9 million higher than its costs, which was displayed<br />

as a surplus on revaluation of <strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> shareholders’ equity.<br />

In 2009, <strong>the</strong> Office of Insurance Commission required <strong>in</strong>surance companies <strong>to</strong> allocate <strong>the</strong>ir assets for debts and<br />

obligations stemm<strong>in</strong>g from <strong>in</strong>surance contracts, effective from January 1, 2009, <strong>to</strong>tal<strong>in</strong>g no less than 80.0 percent. In this regard,<br />

<strong>the</strong> Company allotted its <strong>in</strong>vestment assets as back-up properties based on <strong>the</strong> criteria, conditions and procedure required by <strong>the</strong><br />

commission, <strong>to</strong>tal<strong>in</strong>g 100.0 percent, which was adequate for <strong>the</strong> amount <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> allocated at one time.<br />

Liquidity<br />

Cash Flows<br />

As at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company’s cash and cash equivalents rose by Baht 477.6 million, an <strong>in</strong>crease of 168.7 percent,<br />

<strong>to</strong> Baht 760.7 million. The Company’s cash flows on its activities were as follows:<br />

(Baht : Million)<br />

2009 2008<br />

Cash Flows from (used <strong>in</strong>) Operat<strong>in</strong>g Activities 1,978.9 1,325.8<br />

Cash Flows from (used <strong>in</strong>) Invest<strong>in</strong>g Activities (892.9) (556.6)<br />

Cash Flows from (used <strong>in</strong>) F<strong>in</strong>anc<strong>in</strong>g Activities (608.4) (608.4)<br />

Decrease (Increase) <strong>in</strong> Net Cash and Cash Equivalents 477.6 160.8<br />

- Cash Flows from Operat<strong>in</strong>g Activities amounted <strong>to</strong> Baht 1,978.9 million, which came ma<strong>in</strong>ly from net direct premium<br />

written and net <strong>in</strong>vestment <strong>in</strong>comes.<br />

- Cash Flows used <strong>in</strong> Invest<strong>in</strong>g Activities amounted <strong>to</strong> Baht 892.9 million, which was ma<strong>in</strong>ly used <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestment <strong>in</strong><br />

securities, loans and deposits at f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>stitutions, as well as <strong>in</strong> property, premises and equipment.<br />

- Cash Flows used <strong>in</strong> F<strong>in</strong>anc<strong>in</strong>g Activities amounted <strong>to</strong> Baht 608.4 million, which was ma<strong>in</strong>ly used <strong>in</strong> dividend payment.<br />

Current Liquidity Ratio (Company’s F<strong>in</strong>anc<strong>in</strong>g Status)<br />

As at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company’s liquidity ratio was 0.51 times. The liquidity assets consisted of cash and<br />

deposits at f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>stitutions, due <strong>in</strong> one year, amount<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> Baht 1,042.5 million, and promissory notes, due <strong>in</strong> one year,<br />

<strong>to</strong>tal<strong>in</strong>g Baht 461.0 million. O<strong>the</strong>r significant liquidity assets <strong>in</strong>cluded securities required by <strong>the</strong> market, government bonds,<br />

premium due and uncollected, due from re<strong><strong>in</strong>surer</strong>s, accrued <strong>in</strong>vestment <strong>in</strong>comes, etc.<br />

Investment Expenses<br />

In 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company’s major <strong>in</strong>vestment expenses were on an <strong>in</strong>formation technology system, build<strong>in</strong>g rehabilitation, and office<br />

equipment and decoration which was <strong>aim</strong>ed at improv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Company’s modern outlook and enhanced efficiency of cus<strong>to</strong>mer service.<br />

Sources of Funds<br />

As at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company’s liabilities were Baht 6,905.0 million, while shareholders’ equity was Baht 13,591.4 million.<br />

Thus, <strong>the</strong> debt <strong>to</strong> equity ratio was 0.51 times. The Company’s significant on share capital, and reta<strong>in</strong>ed earn<strong>in</strong>gs. In 2009, shareholders’<br />

equity rose by Baht 4,388.8 million, or 47.7 percent, over 2008, due ma<strong>in</strong>ly <strong>to</strong> an <strong>in</strong>crease of Baht 4,057.9 million, or 141.5 percent,<br />

of a surplus on revaluation of <strong>in</strong>vestment.<br />

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FINANCIAL RATIO<br />

F<strong>in</strong>ancial Ratio 2009 2008 2007<br />

Liquidity Ratio<br />

Current Ratio (Times) 0.51 0.54 0.54<br />

Receivable Turnover (Days) 86.35 102.98 103.84<br />

Profitability Ratio<br />

Retention Rate (%) 108.80 101.08 103.63<br />

Loss Ratio (%) 45.52 47.83 57.17<br />

Profit Marg<strong>in</strong> (%) 20.36 20.35 12.72<br />

Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g and Operation Expenses Ratio (%) 43.05 43.65 41.16<br />

Return on Investment (%) 4.34 6.11 5.47<br />

Net Premium Ratio (Times) 0.52 0.45 0.38<br />

Net Profit Marg<strong>in</strong> (%) 15.30 15.35 12.42<br />

Return on Equity (%) 8.24 7.71 5.35<br />

Efficiency Ratio<br />

Return on Assets (%) 7.17 6.27 4.66<br />

Fixed Assets Turnover (Times) 5.45 4.94 4.77<br />

Total Assets Turnover (Times) 0.34 0.33 0.30<br />

F<strong>in</strong>ancial Ratio<br />

Debt <strong>to</strong> Equity Ratio (Times) 0.51 0.66 0.42<br />

Policy Liability <strong>to</strong> Capital Fund (Times) 0.31 0.40 0.26<br />

Equity/Net Premium Income (Times) 2.28 1.79 2.69<br />

Equity/Net Outstand<strong>in</strong>g Cl<strong>aim</strong>s (Times) 10.67 7.75 12.45<br />

Equity/Assets (Times) 0.66 0.60 0.70<br />

Unearned Premium Reserve <strong>to</strong> Equity (Times) 0.22 0.27 0.18<br />

Unearned Premium Reserve/Total Assets (%) 14.59 16.40 12.61<br />

Payout Ratio (%) 91.74 69.04 85.96<br />

Per Share<br />

Par Value (Baht) 10.00 10.00 10.00<br />

Book Value (Baht) 268.07 181.51 269.70<br />

Basic Earn<strong>in</strong>gs (Baht) 18.53 17.38 13.96<br />

Dividends (Baht) 12.00 12.00 12.00<br />

S<strong>to</strong>ck Dividends (Baht) 5.00 - -<br />

Growth Rate<br />

Premium Written (%) 13.09 1.60 3.08<br />

Income on Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g (%) 16.02 61.93 (2.14)<br />

Net Investment Income (%) 0.04 (17.59) 27.50<br />

Income Before Income Tax (%) 17.75 24.08 8.36<br />

Income Tax (%) 65.05 22.25 (21.53)<br />

Net Income (%) 6.58 24.52 19.29<br />

Total Assets (%) 33.99 (21.42) 7.00<br />

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RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS<br />

Types of Related Parties Transactions<br />

A portion of <strong>the</strong> Company’s bus<strong>in</strong>ess deals with related parties, where <strong>the</strong> relationship may <strong>be</strong> by sharehold<strong>in</strong>g or by<br />

companies hav<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> same group of shareholders or direc<strong>to</strong>rs. In consider<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> relationship <strong>be</strong>tween <strong>in</strong>dividuals or enterprises,<br />

attention is directed <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> substance of <strong>the</strong> relationship, and not merely <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> legal form or <strong>the</strong> basis of commitments.<br />

Transactions are determ<strong>in</strong>ed on <strong>the</strong> basis of conditions <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> normal course of bus<strong>in</strong>ess and accord<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> market value. In addition<br />

<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> related-transaction disclosure <strong>in</strong> Notes 8 and 9 of <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements for <strong>the</strong> year 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company would like <strong>to</strong><br />

reveal additional <strong>in</strong>formation for cross-over transaction as follows:<br />

(Baht : Million)<br />

Transaction with Related Party Related Party Relationship 2009 2008<br />

Investment <strong>in</strong> Related Companies Disclosure <strong>in</strong> Note 9 and 8 of - - -<br />

& Associated Companies<br />

<strong>the</strong> F<strong>in</strong>ancial Statements, respectively<br />

Premium Written Bangkok Bank PCL. Major Shareholders 173.3 73.7<br />

Interest Income* Bangkok Bank PCL. Major Shareholders 13.4 15.6<br />

Interest Expenses* Bangkok Bank PCL. Major Shareholders - 0.1<br />

Bank Deposits Bangkok Bank PCL. Major Shareholders 772.8 633.2<br />

Notes Bangkok Bank PCL. Major Shareholders 70.0 100.0<br />

Premium Due and Uncollected Bangkok Bank PCL. Major Shareholders 5.1 8.0<br />

* Interest is charged at <strong>the</strong> same rates as those that f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>stitutions and related parties offer <strong>to</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r cus<strong>to</strong>mers, based on market value.<br />

Necessity and Justification of <strong>the</strong> Items<br />

The Company has <strong>the</strong> above <strong>in</strong>terrelated items, <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r with those disclosed <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> remarks supplementary <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial<br />

statements, <strong>in</strong> order <strong>to</strong> support its operation, expand its cus<strong>to</strong>mer base and develop its bus<strong>in</strong>ess. They are generated accord<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> general regular bus<strong>in</strong>ess <strong>in</strong> which <strong>the</strong> Company has complied with <strong>the</strong> rules and regulations of <strong>the</strong> Office of Insurance Commission<br />

and standard trad<strong>in</strong>g conditions, with fair value based on market value. Never<strong>the</strong>less, <strong>the</strong> Company expects <strong>to</strong> generate maximum <strong>be</strong>nefit.<br />

Procedures for Approval of Interrelated Items<br />

The Company has <strong>in</strong>ternal control systems at various levels based on <strong>the</strong> type of <strong>in</strong>terrelated items, which are<br />

implemented <strong>in</strong> accordance with <strong>the</strong> law, regulations and policy of <strong>the</strong> Company that comply with o<strong>the</strong>r courses of bus<strong>in</strong>ess. In<br />

order <strong>to</strong> avoid any conflict of <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong> mak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>terrelated items, <strong>the</strong> Company complies with <strong>the</strong> regulations of <strong>the</strong> SET. However,<br />

when <strong>the</strong> transaction of an <strong>in</strong>terrelated item occurs, it will comply with <strong>the</strong> regular trade <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> market, and <strong>the</strong> audit committee shall<br />

review <strong>the</strong> item’s suitability and justification.<br />

Policy of Mak<strong>in</strong>g Interrelated Items <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Future<br />

The Company has <strong>in</strong> force a policy of mak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>terrelated items <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> future, which will <strong>be</strong> <strong>in</strong> accordance with those<br />

pr<strong>in</strong>ciples expla<strong>in</strong>ed above. The Company will comply with <strong>the</strong> rules and notices of <strong>the</strong> SET.<br />

It is <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>tention of <strong>the</strong> Company, however, <strong>to</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>ue its bus<strong>in</strong>ess <strong>in</strong> a clear and transparent manner, which is fair <strong>to</strong> its<br />

bus<strong>in</strong>ess partners, cus<strong>to</strong>mers and shareholders, and is <strong>in</strong> keep<strong>in</strong>g with <strong>the</strong> highest standards of <strong>be</strong>nefit <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company.<br />

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SHAREHOLDING IN OTHER COMPANIES<br />

Investment <strong>in</strong> Companies at 10 percent or more of Paid-up capital as at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009<br />

No. Company / Address L<strong>in</strong>e of Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Type of Shares No. of Shares Held % of Company’s<br />

Paid-up Capital<br />

1 Asian Insurance International (Hold<strong>in</strong>g) Ltd. Insurance Ord<strong>in</strong>ary 23,936 41.70<br />

Clarendon House, 2 Church Street,<br />

Hamil<strong>to</strong>n, HM 11, Bermuda<br />

2 Asia Insurance (Cambodia) Plc. Insurance Ord<strong>in</strong>ary 962,683 22.92<br />

No. 5, Street 13, Sangkat Wat Phnom,<br />

Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia<br />

3 Asia Insurance (Investments) Ltd. Insurance Ord<strong>in</strong>ary 10,335,000 19.50<br />

16/F Worldwide House,<br />

19 Des Voeux Road Central, HongKong<br />

4 EMCS Thai Co., Ltd. Professional Ord<strong>in</strong>ary 1,159,950 19.33<br />

Regent House 10 th Fl, 183 Rajdamri Road,<br />

Service<br />

Lump<strong>in</strong>i, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330<br />

5 PT. Asian International Invest<strong>in</strong>do Ltd. Insurance Ord<strong>in</strong>ary 6,080,000 19.00<br />

Wisma Asia Lt. 12A, Jl. Letjen S.<br />

Parman Kav. 79, Slipi - Jakarta Barat<br />

6 P C T Asia Insurance Co., Ltd. Insurance Ord<strong>in</strong>ary 237,500 19.00<br />

43 - 47 Lanexang Ave., Chanthabuly Dt.,<br />

Vientiane, Laos<br />

7 Bangkok Chayoratn Co., Ltd. Insurance Ord<strong>in</strong>ary 3,000 15.00<br />

25 Bangkok Insurance/Y.W.C.A. Build<strong>in</strong>g, Broker<br />

10 th Fl, Sathon Tai Road, Tungmahamek,<br />

Sathon, Bangkok 10120<br />

8 Sorachai Vivatn Co., Ltd. Property Ord<strong>in</strong>ary 405,000 15.00<br />

23 Soi Sukhumvit 63, Sukhumvit Road, Development<br />

North Klongtan, Wattana, Bangkok 10110<br />

9 Union Sime Darby (<strong>Thailand</strong>) Co., Ltd. Insurance Ord<strong>in</strong>ary 6,000 15.00<br />

Vanissa Build<strong>in</strong>g, 20 th Fl, 29 Soi Chidlom,<br />

Broker<br />

Lump<strong>in</strong>i, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330<br />

10 Bangkok Mitsubishi UFJ Lease Co., Ltd. Leas<strong>in</strong>g Ord<strong>in</strong>ary 60,000 10.00<br />

Sethiwan Tower, 8 th Fl, 139 Pan Road,<br />

Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500<br />

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ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE


THE MANAGEMENT<br />

Management Structure<br />

The Company’s management structure consists of 2 major groups, namely:<br />

1. The Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs, <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r with 2 ad hoc sub-committees compris<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee and <strong>the</strong> Remuneration<br />

and Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee, and<br />

2. The Company’s Management.<br />

1. Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs and Sub-Committees<br />

1.1 Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

The structure of <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs is determ<strong>in</strong>ed by <strong>the</strong> Company’s shareholders’ meet<strong>in</strong>g resolutions,<br />

but <strong>the</strong> Board shall comprise at least five direc<strong>to</strong>rs and no less than three-fourths of <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal num<strong>be</strong>r of direc<strong>to</strong>rs must <strong>be</strong> of Thai nationality.<br />

Similarly, no less than half of <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board shall <strong>be</strong> <strong>non</strong>-executive direc<strong>to</strong>rs, and at least one-third of <strong>the</strong> Board, but no fewer<br />

than 3 direc<strong>to</strong>rs, shall <strong>be</strong> <strong>in</strong>dependent so that <strong>the</strong> Board’s authority is counterbalanced by <strong>non</strong>-executive direc<strong>to</strong>rs, and hence <strong>the</strong> Board<br />

itself can efficiently oversee <strong>the</strong> Company’s performance <strong>in</strong> accordance with <strong>the</strong> Company’s policy on good corporate governance.<br />

The Scope of Duties and Authority of <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

The Company’s Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs plays a role <strong>in</strong> oversee<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Company’s adm<strong>in</strong>istration <strong>to</strong> ensure that its management<br />

has implemented all <strong>the</strong> Company’s policies and fulfilled its performance goals as proposed <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Board, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g hav<strong>in</strong>g a<br />

strong determ<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>to</strong> achieve an excellent work performance for <strong>the</strong> <strong>be</strong>nefit of <strong>the</strong> Company’s shareholders and all groups of<br />

stakeholders. The Company’s Board’s scope of duties and authority also <strong>in</strong>cludes <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

1. To consider and def<strong>in</strong>e <strong>the</strong> policy on good corporate governance for <strong>the</strong> management’s implementation. This<br />

<strong>in</strong>cludes a review and evaluation of such implementation consequences so that <strong>the</strong> management can make improvements and<br />

make a report <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s annual report.<br />

2. To consider <strong>the</strong> appropriateness of, as well as mak<strong>in</strong>g suggestions on and approv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> vision of, strategies and<br />

performance goals of <strong>the</strong> Company, as proposed by <strong>the</strong> management, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g follow<strong>in</strong>g up and assess<strong>in</strong>g performance achievement.<br />

3. To oversee <strong>the</strong> Company’s performance so that it has appropriate systems of risk management, <strong>in</strong>ternal<br />

control and audit.<br />

4. To generate effective selection procedures and succession plans for <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs and<br />

executive management. The Board will appo<strong>in</strong>t <strong>the</strong> President as head of <strong>the</strong> executive management team <strong>to</strong> take responsibility for<br />

<strong>the</strong> Company’s bus<strong>in</strong>ess performance under <strong>the</strong> Board’s supervision.<br />

5. To ensure that <strong>the</strong> Company has a practical guidel<strong>in</strong>e concern<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> morality of its bus<strong>in</strong>ess performance, as<br />

well as <strong>the</strong> Board’s and employees’ good practices, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g an effective communication mechanism for <strong>the</strong> acknowledgement of<br />

<strong>the</strong> parties concerned.<br />

6. To consider <strong>the</strong> appropriateness of an appo<strong>in</strong>tment and def<strong>in</strong>e <strong>the</strong> scope of duties and responsibilities of<br />

sub-committees.<br />

7. To consider an appropriate authorization <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> President for a swift performance of normal bus<strong>in</strong>ess transactions.<br />

8. To make a report expla<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board’s responsibility for f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements preparation, which<br />

shall <strong>be</strong> disclosed <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s annual report.<br />

9. To consider a performance evaluation of <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs and <strong>the</strong> President, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g oversee<strong>in</strong>g an<br />

arrangement of an effective procedure for an assessment of <strong>the</strong> Company’s executives’ duty performance.<br />

10. To consider <strong>the</strong> appropriateness of an appo<strong>in</strong>tment of <strong>the</strong> Company’s secretary and def<strong>in</strong>e <strong>the</strong> scope of his/<br />

her duties and responsibilities.<br />

11. To provide a channel for <strong>the</strong> Company’s stakeholders <strong>to</strong> communicate with <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board <strong>in</strong> order <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>form<br />

on useful <strong>in</strong>formation or advice <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company for consideration and implementation <strong>in</strong> accordance with <strong>the</strong> def<strong>in</strong>ed procedures.<br />

12. To conduct any duties so that <strong>the</strong>y are <strong>in</strong> accordance with laws, orders and <strong>the</strong> Company’s shareholders’ resolutions.<br />

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The Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />

The Company’s Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs has determ<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> advance its meet<strong>in</strong>g a m<strong>in</strong>imum of four times a year so that<br />

each Board mem<strong>be</strong>r will <strong>be</strong> <strong>in</strong>formed of and set aside time for <strong>the</strong> Board’s meet<strong>in</strong>g. Never<strong>the</strong>less, <strong>the</strong>re may <strong>be</strong> an additional<br />

extraord<strong>in</strong>ary meet<strong>in</strong>g as <strong>the</strong> Board th<strong>in</strong>ks necessary. The meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>vitation letters, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g an agenda and o<strong>the</strong>r relevant<br />

documents, will <strong>be</strong> delivered, no less than 7 days prior <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> date of <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>to</strong> all <strong>the</strong> Board mem<strong>be</strong>rs. Each Board mem<strong>be</strong>r<br />

is allowed <strong>to</strong> propose an issue <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> <strong>in</strong>serted on <strong>the</strong> agenda through <strong>the</strong> Company’s secretary. For each meet<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>the</strong> Chairman of<br />

<strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g is <strong>in</strong> charge of provid<strong>in</strong>g time for presentations of related <strong>in</strong>formation, discussions and <strong>in</strong>terrogations, as well as for<br />

each Board mem<strong>be</strong>r <strong>to</strong> make a comprehensive comment. In consideration of agenda, direc<strong>to</strong>rs who are stakeholders <strong>in</strong> any item<br />

on <strong>the</strong> agenda have no right <strong>to</strong> vote and are not allowed <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> at <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g for that agenda. In addition, <strong>the</strong> Board may ask <strong>the</strong><br />

Chairman or <strong>the</strong> Company’s secretary for additional explanations and exam<strong>in</strong>ation of relevant documents.<br />

The Board encourages its <strong>non</strong>-executive direc<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> convene a meet<strong>in</strong>g among <strong>the</strong>mselves, and assigns <strong>the</strong> Company’s<br />

secretary <strong>to</strong> facilitate such a meet<strong>in</strong>g upon request from <strong>non</strong>-executive direc<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Authorized <strong>to</strong> B<strong>in</strong>d <strong>the</strong> Company <strong>to</strong> Any Decision<br />

The Company’s Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs has def<strong>in</strong>ed groups of direc<strong>to</strong>rs authorized <strong>to</strong> b<strong>in</strong>d <strong>the</strong> Company <strong>to</strong> any decision,<br />

consist<strong>in</strong>g of executive direc<strong>to</strong>rs and <strong>in</strong>dependent direc<strong>to</strong>rs who are not direc<strong>to</strong>rs of <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee, and/or direc<strong>to</strong>rs com<strong>in</strong>g<br />

from f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>stitutions. This is <strong>aim</strong>ed at <strong>in</strong>dependence, transparency and verifiability. The names of direc<strong>to</strong>rs authorized <strong>to</strong> b<strong>in</strong>d<br />

<strong>the</strong> Company <strong>to</strong> any decision appear <strong>in</strong> a certificate registered with <strong>the</strong> Department of Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Development, M<strong>in</strong>istry of<br />

Commerce (Data as at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009) and <strong>in</strong>clude <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g direc<strong>to</strong>rs:<br />

“Mr. Chai Sophonpanich, Mr. Voravit Rojrapitada, Mr. Thira Wongjirachai, Mr. Witcha Damrongs<strong>in</strong>sak and<br />

Mr. Yoshihiko Fukasawa. Two out of <strong>the</strong>se five direc<strong>to</strong>rs must sign <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r and affix <strong>the</strong> Company’s seal.”<br />

Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore, <strong>in</strong> any transaction considered normal for <strong>the</strong> Company’s bus<strong>in</strong>ess transaction, <strong>the</strong> Board direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

who sign for or on <strong>be</strong>half of <strong>the</strong> Company will <strong>be</strong> comprised of two direc<strong>to</strong>rs, namely, Mr. Chai Sophonpanich, Mr. Voravit Rojrapitada,<br />

who are direc<strong>to</strong>rs tak<strong>in</strong>g part <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s adm<strong>in</strong>istration. In o<strong>the</strong>r words, <strong>the</strong>y are executive direc<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />

The Company has also def<strong>in</strong>ed Mr. Witcha Damrongs<strong>in</strong>sak, Mr. Thira Wongjirachai and Mr. Yoshihiko Fukasawa as<br />

direc<strong>to</strong>rs authorized <strong>to</strong> b<strong>in</strong>d <strong>the</strong> Company <strong>to</strong> any decision, which <strong>aim</strong>s <strong>to</strong> provide flexibility <strong>in</strong> and convenience of <strong>the</strong> Company’s<br />

bus<strong>in</strong>ess transactions. This would only <strong>be</strong> <strong>the</strong> case when <strong>the</strong> executive direc<strong>to</strong>rs cannot carry out <strong>the</strong>ir missions, and only <strong>be</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

case of sign<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> b<strong>in</strong>d <strong>the</strong> Company <strong>to</strong> any decision <strong>in</strong> accordance with <strong>the</strong> item of which <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board has had a<br />

resolution <strong>to</strong> approve, as well as <strong>be</strong> <strong>the</strong> sign<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r with o<strong>the</strong>r direc<strong>to</strong>rs only.<br />

1.2 Sub-Committees<br />

Some of <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs, exclud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Chairman and President, are appo<strong>in</strong>ted as mem<strong>be</strong>rs of one or <strong>the</strong> two<br />

ad hoc sub-committees, which are <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee and <strong>the</strong> Remuneration and Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee. Each sub-committee<br />

has a three-year term, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g details.<br />

1.2.1 The Audit Committee<br />

The Audit Committee comprises of 3 <strong>in</strong>dependent direc<strong>to</strong>rs who have <strong>the</strong> scope of duties and authority as follows:<br />

1. To verify <strong>the</strong> Company’s f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements <strong>to</strong> ensure <strong>the</strong>ir accuracy and sufficiency.<br />

2. To verify <strong>the</strong> Company’s systems of <strong>in</strong>ternal control and <strong>in</strong>ternal audit <strong>to</strong> ensure <strong>the</strong>ir appropriateness<br />

and effectiveness, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g a consideration of <strong>the</strong> Audit Department’s <strong>in</strong>dependence, and an approval for <strong>the</strong> appo<strong>in</strong>tment, reshuffle<br />

and employment term<strong>in</strong>ation of <strong>the</strong> <strong>most</strong> senior superior of <strong>the</strong> Audit Department.<br />

3. To verify <strong>the</strong> Company’s practices <strong>to</strong> ensure that <strong>the</strong>y are <strong>in</strong> compliance with <strong>the</strong> Security Act and<br />

Security Exchange Act, <strong>the</strong> SET requirements, and o<strong>the</strong>r laws related <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s bus<strong>in</strong>ess.<br />

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4. To consider a selection and proposal for an appo<strong>in</strong>tment of an audi<strong>to</strong>r and fix his/her remuneration,<br />

<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g attend<strong>in</strong>g a meet<strong>in</strong>g, at least once a year, with <strong>the</strong> audi<strong>to</strong>r but without <strong>the</strong> Management Department <strong>in</strong> attendance.<br />

5. To oversee crossover transactions and those with conflicts of <strong>in</strong>terest so that <strong>the</strong>y are <strong>in</strong> compliance<br />

with laws and <strong>the</strong> SET requirements, and br<strong>in</strong>g about maximum <strong>be</strong>nefits <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company.<br />

6. To prepare an audit committee report, which shall <strong>be</strong> <strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s annual report. The<br />

report must <strong>be</strong> signed by <strong>the</strong> Chairman of <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee and consist of a m<strong>in</strong>imum of <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g data:<br />

a. An op<strong>in</strong>ion on <strong>the</strong> Company’s f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements’ accuracy, completeness and reliability.<br />

b. To ensure that <strong>the</strong> Company has adequate and effective <strong>in</strong>ternal control systems.<br />

c. An op<strong>in</strong>ion on <strong>the</strong> practices <strong>in</strong> accordance with <strong>the</strong> Security Act, <strong>the</strong> SET requirements or o<strong>the</strong>r laws<br />

related <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s bus<strong>in</strong>ess.<br />

d. An op<strong>in</strong>ion on <strong>the</strong> Company’s audi<strong>to</strong>r’s appropriateness.<br />

e. An op<strong>in</strong>ion on transactions with conflicts of <strong>in</strong>terest.<br />

f. The num<strong>be</strong>r of <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee’s meet<strong>in</strong>gs and each committee mem<strong>be</strong>r’s meet<strong>in</strong>g attendance.<br />

g. An overall op<strong>in</strong>ion or note that <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee has received due <strong>to</strong> its duty performance based<br />

on <strong>the</strong> Charter.<br />

h. O<strong>the</strong>r items which <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee th<strong>in</strong>ks that <strong>the</strong> Company’s shareholders and general <strong>in</strong>ves<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

should know, with<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> scope of duties and responsibilities assigned <strong>to</strong> it by <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />

7. Any o<strong>the</strong>r implementations assigned <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee by <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs, with an approval<br />

of <strong>the</strong> former.<br />

The Audit Committee’s Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />

A m<strong>in</strong>imum of four meet<strong>in</strong>gs a year is def<strong>in</strong>ed.<br />

1.2.2 The Remuneration and Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee<br />

The Remuneration and Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee comprises 3 mem<strong>be</strong>rs, with <strong>the</strong> Committee chairman and at<br />

least one of its mem<strong>be</strong>rs <strong>be</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dependent direc<strong>to</strong>rs. Every time <strong>the</strong>re is an appo<strong>in</strong>tment of a new Board direc<strong>to</strong>r, <strong>the</strong><br />

Remuneration and Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee is responsible for a review of <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ qualifications <strong>in</strong> order <strong>to</strong> def<strong>in</strong>e<br />

appropriate qualifications of a new Board direc<strong>to</strong>r, who will streng<strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs. The scope of Duties and authority of<br />

<strong>the</strong> Remuneration and Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee <strong>in</strong>cludes <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

The Scope of Duties and Authority of <strong>the</strong> Remuneration and Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee<br />

The scope of duties and authority of <strong>the</strong> Remuneration and Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee is descri<strong>be</strong>d <strong>be</strong>low:<br />

1. To ensure that <strong>the</strong> num<strong>be</strong>r and proportion, as well as <strong>the</strong> components of <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs are<br />

appropriate <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> organization.<br />

2. To select a suitable and qualified person <strong>to</strong> replace a Board mem<strong>be</strong>r <strong>in</strong> case of his complet<strong>in</strong>g his<br />

term, resignation or o<strong>the</strong>r reasons, apart from nom<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g a new Board mem<strong>be</strong>r <strong>to</strong> shareholders or <strong>the</strong> Board for consideration and<br />

appo<strong>in</strong>tment, based on <strong>the</strong> case and <strong>in</strong> accordance with <strong>the</strong> Company’s regulations.<br />

3. To select a suitable and qualified person <strong>to</strong> supersede <strong>the</strong> President or Senior Executive Vice President<br />

<strong>in</strong> case of an expiry of <strong>the</strong>ir term, resignation or o<strong>the</strong>r reasons, <strong>be</strong>sides nom<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g a new person for <strong>the</strong> Board’s scrut<strong>in</strong>y and appo<strong>in</strong>tment.<br />

4. To oversee and def<strong>in</strong>e policies on remuneration and o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>be</strong>nefits of <strong>the</strong> Board Direc<strong>to</strong>r, President<br />

and Senior Executive Vice President that are appropriate <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir duties and responsibilities.<br />

5. To ensure that <strong>the</strong>re is a plan for a succession <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> position of <strong>the</strong> President and Senior Executive<br />

Vice President.<br />

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The Remuneration and Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee’s Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />

It is an ad hoc meet<strong>in</strong>g which is convened when necessary but shall <strong>be</strong> no less than once a year.<br />

1.3 The Company’s Secretary<br />

The Company’s Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs has appo<strong>in</strong>ted and assigned <strong>the</strong> Company’s secretary <strong>to</strong> oversee, coord<strong>in</strong>ate<br />

and facilitate <strong>the</strong> Board’s meet<strong>in</strong>g and shareholders’ meet<strong>in</strong>g so that <strong>the</strong>y are <strong>in</strong> compliance with <strong>the</strong> laws, rules and regulations<br />

concerned. The Company has def<strong>in</strong>ed its secretary’s qualifications and scope of duties and authority as <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

The Company’s Secretary’s Qualifications<br />

1. Have comprehensive knowledge and understand<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>the</strong> Company’s bus<strong>in</strong>ess, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g roles and duties related <strong>to</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> work of <strong>the</strong> Company’s secretary, for <strong>in</strong>stance, duties of <strong>the</strong> Board and <strong>the</strong> Company, hav<strong>in</strong>g sound knowledge of related laws<br />

and regulations, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>uous pursuit of knowledge and follow-up of data and <strong>in</strong>formation for <strong>the</strong> development of work<br />

implementation.<br />

2. Perform duties <strong>in</strong> accordance with laws, rules and <strong>the</strong> Company’s regulations, with responsibility, caution, <strong>in</strong>tegrity<br />

and determ<strong>in</strong>ation, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g lend<strong>in</strong>g support for <strong>the</strong> Company’s operation, based on <strong>the</strong> Company’s pr<strong>in</strong>ciples of good corporate<br />

governance and code of ethics, so that <strong>the</strong> Company may fulfill its goal.<br />

3. Strictly adhere <strong>to</strong> virtue and morality, as well as take <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> account all groups of stakeholders, while not act<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />

a way that will cause damage <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s reputation and good image.<br />

4. Not <strong>aim</strong> at self-<strong>in</strong>terest out of <strong>the</strong> Company’s bus<strong>in</strong>ess opportunities, and well ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s secrecy.<br />

5. Have good human relations and an ability <strong>to</strong> coord<strong>in</strong>ate with o<strong>the</strong>r work units or agencies both <strong>in</strong>side and outside<br />

<strong>the</strong> Company.<br />

The Scope of Duties and Authority of <strong>the</strong> Company’s Secretary<br />

The Company’s secretary’s duties are <strong>to</strong> oversee, coord<strong>in</strong>ate and facilitate <strong>the</strong> Board’s meet<strong>in</strong>g and shareholders’ meet<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

O<strong>the</strong>r duties and authority <strong>in</strong>clude <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

1. Provide prelim<strong>in</strong>ary suggestions on <strong>the</strong> Company’s laws and orders <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs and follow up <strong>to</strong> ensure<br />

that <strong>the</strong>y are implemented accurately and steadily, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g mak<strong>in</strong>g a report <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Board on a significant change <strong>in</strong> those laws and orders.<br />

2. Hold a meet<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>the</strong> Company’s shareholders or Board <strong>in</strong> accordance with <strong>the</strong> laws and <strong>the</strong> Company’s<br />

regulations and requirements.<br />

3. Record shareholders’ and <strong>the</strong> Board’s meet<strong>in</strong>g reports, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g follow<strong>in</strong>g up <strong>to</strong> ensure that <strong>the</strong>ir meet<strong>in</strong>gs’<br />

resolutions are implemented accord<strong>in</strong>gly.<br />

4. Prepare and ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Board’s registration, <strong>the</strong> Company’s annual report, as well as shareholders’ and <strong>the</strong><br />

Board’s meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>itiation letter and meet<strong>in</strong>g reports.<br />

5. Keep a report on stakehold<strong>in</strong>g as reported by <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board or management, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g mak<strong>in</strong>g a copy<br />

and submitt<strong>in</strong>g it, with<strong>in</strong> 7 work<strong>in</strong>g days start<strong>in</strong>g from <strong>the</strong> day <strong>the</strong> report is received, <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> chairman of <strong>the</strong> Board and <strong>the</strong> chairman<br />

of <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee for acknowledgement.<br />

6. To ensure that <strong>the</strong>re is disclosure of related data and an <strong>in</strong>formation report <strong>to</strong> agencies supervis<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Company,<br />

based on <strong>the</strong> government’s orders and requirements.<br />

7. Get <strong>in</strong> <strong>to</strong>uch and communicate with general shareholders so that <strong>the</strong>y are <strong>in</strong>formed of <strong>the</strong>ir rights and <strong>the</strong><br />

Company’s <strong>in</strong>formation.<br />

8. Oversee <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ activities.<br />

9. Carry out o<strong>the</strong>r activities def<strong>in</strong>ed by <strong>the</strong> Capital Market Commission.<br />

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The Appo<strong>in</strong>tment of <strong>the</strong> Company’s Secretary<br />

The Company’s Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs will select a qualified person and appo<strong>in</strong>t him/her as <strong>the</strong> Company’s secretary.<br />

The Board’s meet<strong>in</strong>g (No.3/2008) held on August 14, 2008, passed a resolution appo<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g Mr. Voravit Rojrapitada as <strong>the</strong> Company’s<br />

secretary, effective from August 14, 2008 until now.<br />

1.4 Names of <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs and Sub-Committees<br />

The Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs (as at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009) comprises 11 mem<strong>be</strong>rs as <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

1. Executive direc<strong>to</strong>rs consist of 2 mem<strong>be</strong>rs, while ano<strong>the</strong>r direc<strong>to</strong>r is <strong>the</strong> Company’s Adviser.* 1<br />

2. Non-executive direc<strong>to</strong>rs consist of 8 mem<strong>be</strong>rs, all of whom are <strong>in</strong>dependent direc<strong>to</strong>rs, amount<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> more than<br />

one-third of all Board mem<strong>be</strong>rs.* 2<br />

Notes:<br />

*1 On January 1, 2010, Bangkok Insurance Public Company Limited had restructured its organization and altered<br />

<strong>the</strong> position of some of its executive direc<strong>to</strong>rs, caus<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> consist of 1 executive direc<strong>to</strong>r and 2<br />

direc<strong>to</strong>rs who are <strong>the</strong> Company’s advisers.<br />

*2 Formerly, <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s annual report presentation form and annual report of 2008 (Form 56-1 and 56-2),<br />

two of <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board <strong>non</strong>-executive direc<strong>to</strong>rs, Mr. S<strong>in</strong>gh Tangtaswas and Mr. Suvarn Thansathit, did not have <strong>the</strong> status of<br />

<strong>in</strong>dependent direc<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>be</strong>cause <strong>the</strong>y both were direc<strong>to</strong>rs or executives of a party hav<strong>in</strong>g bus<strong>in</strong>ess relationship with <strong>the</strong> Company,<br />

which was Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited. In this regard, <strong>the</strong> Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s notices<br />

(Tor.Jor.28/2008) item 16 (2) (d) has def<strong>in</strong>ed that <strong>in</strong>dependent direc<strong>to</strong>rs shall not have or did not use <strong>to</strong> have bus<strong>in</strong>ess relationship<br />

with <strong>the</strong> Company. Nei<strong>the</strong>r are <strong>the</strong>y nor used <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> major shareholders, direc<strong>to</strong>rs, who are not <strong>in</strong>dependent, or executive of any<br />

party that has bus<strong>in</strong>ess relationship. (Bus<strong>in</strong>ess relationship means hav<strong>in</strong>g commercial transactions made regularly <strong>to</strong> fulfill bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

transactions through which <strong>the</strong> value ranges from 3 percent of all net tangible assets (NTA) or Baht 20 million per year, depend<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>in</strong> which is <strong>the</strong> lesser amount).<br />

Never<strong>the</strong>less, currently, based on SEC’s notices (Tor.Jor. 4/2009), <strong>the</strong>re has <strong>be</strong>en a revision of <strong>in</strong>dependent direc<strong>to</strong>rs’<br />

qualifications, which are def<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> item 16 (2) (d) that <strong>in</strong>dependent direc<strong>to</strong>rs shall not have or did not use <strong>to</strong> have bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

relationship with <strong>the</strong> Company. Nei<strong>the</strong>r are <strong>the</strong>y nor used <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> major shareholders (hav<strong>in</strong>g over 10 percent of shares <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

Company), nor do <strong>the</strong>y have authority <strong>to</strong> control (mean shareholders or o<strong>the</strong>rs, by circumstances, hav<strong>in</strong>g significant <strong>in</strong>fluence on<br />

<strong>the</strong> Company’s management policy formulation or implementation, whe<strong>the</strong>r or not such <strong>in</strong>fluence is a consequence of <strong>be</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

shareholders or authorized <strong>in</strong> accordance with <strong>the</strong> contract, or o<strong>the</strong>r causes. Nor are <strong>the</strong>y, <strong>in</strong> particular, <strong>the</strong> people <strong>in</strong> one of <strong>the</strong>se<br />

categories. (a) Have over 25 percent of <strong>the</strong> Company’s shares. (B) Have a course of conduct <strong>to</strong> control/remove a Board direc<strong>to</strong>r,<br />

(C) Have a course of conduct <strong>to</strong> control those <strong>in</strong> charge of policy formulation, and (d) Have a course of conduct/responsibility of<br />

implementation comparable <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s management).<br />

Accord<strong>in</strong>gly, based on SEC’s revised notices, Mr. S<strong>in</strong>gh Tangtaswas and Mr. Suvarn Thansathit, who are not <strong>the</strong><br />

Company’s major shareholders or have no authority <strong>to</strong> control <strong>in</strong> Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, are not <strong>in</strong> a condition <strong>to</strong><br />

<strong>be</strong> considered for <strong>the</strong>ir bus<strong>in</strong>ess relationship with <strong>the</strong> Company. Similarly, both direc<strong>to</strong>rs have not had any course of conduct<br />

significantly <strong>in</strong>fluenc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Company’s management policy formulation or implementation. Nei<strong>the</strong>r are <strong>the</strong>y direc<strong>to</strong>rs authorized <strong>to</strong><br />

b<strong>in</strong>d <strong>the</strong> Company <strong>to</strong> any decision. As a result, both directions have <strong>the</strong> status of <strong>the</strong> Company’s <strong>in</strong>dependent direc<strong>to</strong>rs accord<strong>in</strong>gly.<br />

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The names of <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs and sub-committees, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g meet<strong>in</strong>g attendances, and <strong>the</strong>ir remuneration <strong>in</strong> 2009<br />

are given <strong>be</strong>low.<br />

Name Position No. of Attendance/ Annual<br />

Invitation<br />

Remuneration<br />

1 2 3 (Baht)<br />

1) Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>rs and Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g Adviser<br />

1. Mr. Chai Sophonpanich 4/4 - - 500,000<br />

(Until Decem<strong>be</strong>r 2009)<br />

(Effective January 2010)<br />

Chairman and President<br />

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer<br />

2. Mr. Witcha Damrongs<strong>in</strong>sak Direc<strong>to</strong>r and 4/4 - - 500,000<br />

Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g Adviser<br />

3. Mr. Voravit Rojrapitada Direc<strong>to</strong>r and Company’s Secretary 4/4 - - 500,000<br />

(Until Decem<strong>be</strong>r 2009)<br />

and Senior Executive Vice President<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>r and Company’s Secretary<br />

(Effective January 2010)<br />

and Adviser<br />

2) Non-Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

4. Mr. Virasak Sutanthavibul Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r 4/4 - - 500,000<br />

5. Mr. Yoshihiko Fukasawa Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r 1/4 - - 500,000<br />

2.1) The Audit Committee*<br />

6. Mr. Plengsakdi Prakaspesat Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r and 4/4 - - 500,000<br />

Chairman of <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee - 6/6 - 250,000<br />

7. Miss Potjanee Thanavaranit Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r and 4/4 - - 500,000<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>r of <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee - 6/6 - 250,000<br />

8. Mr. Chor.nun Petpaisit Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r and 4/4 - - 500,000<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>r of <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee - 4/4 - 187,500<br />

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Name Position No. of Attendance/ Annual<br />

Invitation<br />

Remuneration<br />

1 2 3 (Baht)<br />

2.1) The Remuneration & Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee**<br />

9. Mr. S<strong>in</strong>gh Tangtaswas Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r 4/4 - - 500,000<br />

Chairman of Remuneration<br />

and Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee - - 2/2 60,000<br />

10. Mr. Thira Wongjirachai Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r 3/4 - - 500,000<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>r of Remuneration and<br />

Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee - - 2/2 60,000<br />

11. Mr. Suvarn Thansathit Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r 4/4 - - 500,000<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>r of Remuneration and<br />

Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee - - 2/2 60,000<br />

The Person Who Was <strong>the</strong> Board Direc<strong>to</strong>r dur<strong>in</strong>g 2009<br />

Dr. Areepong Bhoocha-oom Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>r - - -<br />

(resigned as from February 22, 2009)<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>r of <strong>the</strong> AuditCommittee<br />

Total num<strong>be</strong>r of meet<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong> 2009 4 Times 6 Times 2 Times 6,367,500***<br />

Notes : Meet<strong>in</strong>g Attendance / Num<strong>be</strong>r of Meet<strong>in</strong>g Invitations<br />

1. The Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />

2. The Audit Committee’s meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />

3. The Remuneration and Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee’s meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />

* The Audit committee, consist<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>the</strong> three aforementioned <strong>in</strong>dependent mem<strong>be</strong>rs who are <strong>non</strong>-executive direc<strong>to</strong>rs, was appo<strong>in</strong>ted by<br />

<strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ resolution on Novem<strong>be</strong>r 14, 2008, and effective from Novem<strong>be</strong>r 16, 2008, for a three-year term. The Committee will<br />

<strong>be</strong>come due on Novem<strong>be</strong>r 15, 2011. Each of <strong>the</strong> three Audit Committee mem<strong>be</strong>r posseses comprehensive knowledge and vast experience<br />

<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> verification of <strong>the</strong> Company’s f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements. Details of <strong>the</strong>ir educational background and work<strong>in</strong>g experience, particularly <strong>in</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> verification of f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements, are revealed <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> his<strong>to</strong>ry of <strong>the</strong> Board direc<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />

Dr. Areepong Bhoocha-oom, an <strong>in</strong>dependent direc<strong>to</strong>r and <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee mem<strong>be</strong>r, had resigned from <strong>the</strong> two positions, effective on<br />

February 22, 2009. The Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ meet<strong>in</strong>g (No.1/2009) held on February 27, 2009 passed a resolution appo<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g Mr. Chor.nun Petpaisit,<br />

an <strong>in</strong>dependent and <strong>non</strong>-executive direc<strong>to</strong>r, an Audit Committee mem<strong>be</strong>r, replac<strong>in</strong>g Dr. Areepong. Mr. Chor.nun’s appo<strong>in</strong>tment was effective<br />

from February 27, 2009 and his term will <strong>be</strong> due on Novem<strong>be</strong>r 15, 2011. Mr. Chor.nun Petpaisit has sound knowledge and vast experience<br />

<strong>in</strong> verify<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Company’s f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements. Details of his educational background and work<strong>in</strong>g experience, especially <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> verification<br />

of f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements, are revealed <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> his<strong>to</strong>ry of <strong>the</strong> Board direc<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />

** The Remuneration and Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee was appo<strong>in</strong>ted by <strong>the</strong> Board’s resolution on August 14, 2007, and effective from August 18,<br />

2007, for a three-year term. The Committee’s term will <strong>be</strong> due on August 18, 2010.<br />

*** The Board Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ Remuneration for 2009 was approved by shareholders’ 16th general meet<strong>in</strong>g on April 24, 2009, <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> amount not<br />

exceed<strong>in</strong>g Baht 7.0 million.<br />

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1.5 Data on Transaction Related <strong>to</strong> Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Relations or Provision of Occupational Services <strong>be</strong>tween<br />

Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>rs and Companies, Corporations, Affiliated Companies, Associated Companies or any Party<br />

<strong>the</strong> May Have Conflicts<br />

Through <strong>the</strong> effective procedure of <strong>the</strong> Board direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ nom<strong>in</strong>ation, <strong>the</strong> Company’s <strong>in</strong>dependent direc<strong>to</strong>rs are<br />

appropriately qualified and truly <strong>in</strong>dependent. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore, <strong>the</strong>y do not occupy <strong>the</strong> position of <strong>in</strong>dependent direc<strong>to</strong>rs or mem<strong>be</strong>rs<br />

of corporations, affiliated companies or affiliated companies <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> same order.<br />

In addition, <strong>the</strong> Company has no commercial agreements or transactions related <strong>to</strong> bus<strong>in</strong>ess relations or provision<br />

of occupational services <strong>be</strong>tween <strong>the</strong> Company and its Board direc<strong>to</strong>rs, <strong>in</strong>dependent direc<strong>to</strong>rs, management, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g corporations,<br />

affiliated companies, associated companies or any party that may have conflicts, which has a value exceed<strong>in</strong>g that def<strong>in</strong>ed by <strong>the</strong><br />

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).<br />

None<strong>the</strong>less, <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ meet<strong>in</strong>g (No.3/2008) held on August 14, 2008 had approved <strong>in</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>ciple, <strong>the</strong><br />

permission for companies, associated companies and affiliated companies <strong>to</strong> do bus<strong>in</strong>ess which may have a related transaction<br />

with <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board direc<strong>to</strong>rs, management or any party concerned, both <strong>the</strong> transaction that was made earlier and/or one<br />

that will <strong>be</strong> made <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> future. This is based on <strong>the</strong> condition that such a bus<strong>in</strong>ess transaction has commercial agreements <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

same way as a reasonable man will treat a general party <strong>to</strong> a contract <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> same situation, through <strong>the</strong> commercial barga<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

power without <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>fluence of his/her status as <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board direc<strong>to</strong>r, management or any party concerned. Please see<br />

more detail <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> section “Related Parties Transactions”.<br />

2. Management Committee<br />

The Management Committee consists of executive direc<strong>to</strong>rs and management appo<strong>in</strong>ted by <strong>the</strong> Company’s President.<br />

The scope of duties and authority of <strong>the</strong> Management Committee <strong>in</strong>cludes <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

The Scope of Duties and Authority of Management Committee<br />

1. To verify, <strong>be</strong>fore present<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs for consideration, <strong>the</strong> Company’s vision, strategies, bus<strong>in</strong>ess goals,<br />

and annual budget, as well as policy on risk management.<br />

2. To verify, <strong>be</strong>fore present<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs for consideration, <strong>the</strong> procurement or disposal of <strong>the</strong> Company’s<br />

major assets.<br />

3. To ensure that <strong>the</strong> Company has an implementation based on its policy of corporate governance, as well as an evaluation<br />

of its consequences, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g suggestions for <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>r’s consideration.<br />

4. To conduct any duties assigned <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>m by <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />

5. To periodically follow up and report on <strong>the</strong> Company’s performance <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />

Name of <strong>the</strong> Management Committee<br />

The term “The Company’s Management Committee”, as def<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Office of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s<br />

notices, <strong>in</strong>cludes <strong>the</strong> first four executive mem<strong>be</strong>rs follow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> manager. Thus <strong>the</strong> Company’s Management Committee is made<br />

up of <strong>the</strong> first four executive mem<strong>be</strong>rs follow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Chairman and President. The Management Committee (as at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009)<br />

was comprised of 14 executive mem<strong>be</strong>rs.<br />

However, on January 1, 2010, <strong>the</strong> Company underwent organizational restructur<strong>in</strong>g and altered <strong>the</strong> position of some of its<br />

executives. As a consequence, <strong>the</strong> Company’s Management Committee (as at January 1, 2010) is made up of <strong>the</strong> Chairman and<br />

Chief Executive Offi cer followed by <strong>the</strong> fi rst four executive mem<strong>be</strong>rs, which consists of 14 executive mem<strong>be</strong>rs whose names are<br />

listed <strong>be</strong>low:<br />

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Name of <strong>the</strong> Management Committee Position Position<br />

(Until Decem<strong>be</strong>r 2009) (Effective January 2010)<br />

1. Mr. Chai Sophonpanich Chairman and President Chairman and<br />

Chief Executive Officer<br />

2. Mr. Voravit Rojrapitada Direc<strong>to</strong>r and Direc<strong>to</strong>r and Adviser<br />

Senior Executive Vice President<br />

3. Mr. Panus Thiravanitkul Executive Vice President President<br />

4. Miss Pagamas Charusathien Senior Vice President Senior Vice President<br />

5. Miss Poonsuk Tevidhaya Senior Vice President Senior Vice President<br />

6. Mrs. Srichittra Pramojaney Senior Vice President Senior Vice President<br />

7. Mr. Satit Liptasiri Senior Vice President Senior Vice President<br />

8. Mr. A<strong>non</strong> Vangvasu Senior Vice President Senior Vice President<br />

9. Mr. Jakkrit Chewanuntapornchai Senior Vice President Senior Vice President<br />

10. Mr. Sontaya Chaichomlert Senior Vice President Senior Vice President<br />

11. Mr. Suphat Yookongbandhu Senior Vice President Senior Vice President<br />

12. Dr. Apisit Anantanatarat Senior Vice President Senior Vice President<br />

13. Mr. Aree Vanairlor Senior Vice President Senior Vice President<br />

14. Mr. Boonkird Chirapathama Senior Vice President Senior Vice President<br />

(Resigned as from February 1, 2010)<br />

Qualifications and Procedure for Nom<strong>in</strong>ations of <strong>the</strong> Board Direc<strong>to</strong>rs and Management<br />

1. Qualifications and Procedure for Nom<strong>in</strong>ation of <strong>the</strong> Board Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

1.1 Qualifications of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

The Company’s Board direc<strong>to</strong>r posses comprehensive knowledge <strong>to</strong> perform its duties.<br />

1.1.1 Qualifications of Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

Apart from hav<strong>in</strong>g sound qualifications of <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board direc<strong>to</strong>rs, <strong>in</strong>dependent direc<strong>to</strong>rs must<br />

posses <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g additional qualifications:<br />

1. Have no more than 0.5 percent of all <strong>the</strong> eligible votes <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company, corporations, affiliated companies,<br />

associated companies or juristic persons that are <strong>the</strong> Company’s major shareholders or have authority <strong>to</strong> control. This <strong>in</strong>cludes<br />

shares held by any party concerned.<br />

2. Have noth<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> do with <strong>the</strong> Company’s adm<strong>in</strong>istration, nor are <strong>the</strong>y its employees or advisers with a regular<br />

salary, nor do <strong>the</strong>y have authority <strong>to</strong> control, all for no less than two years prior <strong>to</strong> an appo<strong>in</strong>tment. None<strong>the</strong>less, such prohibited<br />

attributes do not <strong>in</strong>clude <strong>the</strong> case of hav<strong>in</strong>g <strong>be</strong>en government officials or <strong>the</strong> government sec<strong>to</strong>r’s advisers who have authority <strong>to</strong> control.<br />

3. Have no blood l<strong>in</strong>e relationship or through a registration <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> manner of fa<strong>the</strong>r, mo<strong>the</strong>r, spouse,<br />

bro<strong>the</strong>r, sister and offspr<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g spouse of offspr<strong>in</strong>g’s, executives, major shareholders, any party hav<strong>in</strong>g authority <strong>to</strong> control,<br />

or persons who will <strong>be</strong> nom<strong>in</strong>ated <strong>the</strong> management or party hav<strong>in</strong>g authority <strong>to</strong> control <strong>the</strong> Company or affiliated companies.<br />

4. Have no or did not use <strong>to</strong> have bus<strong>in</strong>ess relationship, through which <strong>the</strong> value ranges from 3 percent of all<br />

net assets or from Baht 20 million and over, depend<strong>in</strong>g on which is <strong>the</strong> lesser amount, with <strong>the</strong> Company, corporations, affiliated companies,<br />

associated companies, major shareholders or any party hav<strong>in</strong>g authority <strong>to</strong> control. Nei<strong>the</strong>r are <strong>the</strong>y nor used <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> major shareholders<br />

or <strong>the</strong> party, who has authority <strong>to</strong> control, of those hav<strong>in</strong>g bus<strong>in</strong>ess relation with <strong>the</strong> Company, corporations, affiliated companies,<br />

associated companies, juristic persons that are major shareholders or <strong>the</strong> party hav<strong>in</strong>g authority <strong>to</strong> control of those hav<strong>in</strong>g a<br />

bus<strong>in</strong>ess relationship with <strong>the</strong> Company’s corporations, affiliated companies, associated companies, juristic persons that are major<br />

shareholders or <strong>the</strong> party hav<strong>in</strong>g authority <strong>to</strong> control of <strong>the</strong> Company’s except that <strong>the</strong>y have extricated <strong>the</strong>mselves from those<br />

responsibilities for no less than two years prior <strong>to</strong> an appo<strong>in</strong>tment.<br />

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5. Are not or did not use <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> <strong>the</strong> audi<strong>to</strong>r of <strong>the</strong> Company, corporations, affiliated companies, associated<br />

companies, juristic persons that are major shareholders or <strong>the</strong> party hav<strong>in</strong>g authority <strong>to</strong> control. Nor are <strong>the</strong>y major shareholders,<br />

<strong>the</strong> party hav<strong>in</strong>g authority <strong>to</strong> control or partner of <strong>the</strong> audit<strong>in</strong>g office <strong>to</strong> which <strong>the</strong> audi<strong>to</strong>rs of <strong>the</strong> Company, corporations, affiliated<br />

companies, associated companies, juristic persons that are major shareholders, or <strong>the</strong> party hav<strong>in</strong>g authority <strong>to</strong> control are attached,<br />

except that <strong>the</strong>y have extricated <strong>the</strong>mselves from those responsibilities for no less than two years prior <strong>to</strong> an appo<strong>in</strong>tment.<br />

6. Are not or did not use <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> providers of any professional services, for example, legal advisers,<br />

f<strong>in</strong>ancial advisers, asset evalua<strong>to</strong>rs, etc who derived a service fee of over Baht 2 million per year from <strong>the</strong> Company, corporations,<br />

affiliated companies, associated companies, juristic persons that are major shareholders, or <strong>the</strong> party hav<strong>in</strong>g authority <strong>to</strong> control.<br />

Nor are <strong>the</strong>y major shareholders, <strong>the</strong> party hav<strong>in</strong>g authority <strong>to</strong> control, or partner of those professional service providers, except<br />

that <strong>the</strong>y have extricated <strong>the</strong>mselves from those responsibilities for no less than two years prior <strong>to</strong> an appo<strong>in</strong>tment.<br />

7. Are not direc<strong>to</strong>rs appo<strong>in</strong>ted <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong>come representatives of <strong>the</strong> boards of major sharehold<strong>in</strong>g companies<br />

or shareholders related <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s major shareholders.<br />

8. Do not have <strong>the</strong> same bus<strong>in</strong>ess transaction as, and a significant competition with <strong>the</strong> Company’s or<br />

affiliated companies’ bus<strong>in</strong>ess. Nei<strong>the</strong>r are <strong>the</strong>y o<strong>the</strong>r companies’ partner own<strong>in</strong>g significant partnership, nor direc<strong>to</strong>rs tak<strong>in</strong>g part<br />

<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir adm<strong>in</strong>istration, nor <strong>the</strong>ir employees, staff and advisers with a regular salary, nor have 1 percent of all <strong>the</strong> eligible votes <strong>in</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

companies hav<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> same bus<strong>in</strong>ess transaction as, and a significant competition with <strong>the</strong> Company or affiliated companies.<br />

9. Possess no o<strong>the</strong>r property that prevents <strong>the</strong>m from <strong>in</strong>dependently express<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir op<strong>in</strong>ions<br />

1.1.2 Qualifications of <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee Mem<strong>be</strong>rs<br />

The Audit Committee mem<strong>be</strong>rs shall have <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g qualifications:<br />

a. Have all <strong>the</strong> qualifications of <strong>in</strong>dependent direc<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />

b. Are not direc<strong>to</strong>rs assigned by <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> make decisions on <strong>the</strong> operation of<br />

<strong>the</strong> Company, corporations, affiliated companies, associated companies, affiliated companies <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> same order, or juristic persons<br />

that are <strong>the</strong> Company’s major shareholders or party hav<strong>in</strong>g authority <strong>to</strong> control.<br />

c. Are not direc<strong>to</strong>rs of corporations, affiliated companies, or affiliated companies <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> same order,<br />

particularly those listed <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> SET.<br />

d. A m<strong>in</strong>imum of one Audit Committee mem<strong>be</strong>r has knowledge and experience sufficient <strong>to</strong> verify <strong>the</strong><br />

Company’s f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements’ reliability.<br />

1.2 Procedure for Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Nom<strong>in</strong>ation<br />

The Company’s Board of direc<strong>to</strong>rs assigned <strong>the</strong> Remuneration and Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee <strong>to</strong> take care of <strong>the</strong> issue<br />

of <strong>the</strong> proportion, num<strong>be</strong>r and components of <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs, as well as <strong>to</strong> nom<strong>in</strong>ate a qualified person, with sound<br />

knowledge and proficiency, <strong>to</strong> supersede a direc<strong>to</strong>r, President or Senior Executive Vice President <strong>in</strong> case of <strong>the</strong> expiry of his term,<br />

resignation or o<strong>the</strong>r reasons, apart from nom<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g a new Board mem<strong>be</strong>r <strong>to</strong> shareholders or <strong>the</strong> Board for consideration and<br />

appo<strong>in</strong>tment, based on <strong>the</strong> case and <strong>in</strong> accordance with <strong>the</strong> Remuneration and Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee’s duties and authority<br />

specified <strong>in</strong> “The Remuneration and Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee” section.<br />

To appo<strong>in</strong>t a new direc<strong>to</strong>r of <strong>the</strong> Board supersed<strong>in</strong>g a direc<strong>to</strong>r whose term is due, <strong>the</strong> Remuneration and Nom<strong>in</strong>ation<br />

Committee will nom<strong>in</strong>ate <strong>the</strong> qualified person <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board for consideration <strong>be</strong>fore propos<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> shareholders’<br />

meet<strong>in</strong>g for appo<strong>in</strong>tment approval. However, this has <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> endorsed by <strong>the</strong> majority of shareholders at <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g. The follow<strong>in</strong>g<br />

are <strong>the</strong> criteria for <strong>the</strong> appo<strong>in</strong>tment of direc<strong>to</strong>rs, as def<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s rules and regulations:<br />

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1. The Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs shall comprise at least five direc<strong>to</strong>rs, and no less than half shall reside with<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> K<strong>in</strong>gdom.<br />

2. No less than three-fourths of <strong>the</strong> direc<strong>to</strong>rs must <strong>be</strong> of Thai nationality.<br />

3. The direc<strong>to</strong>rs shall <strong>be</strong> elected at <strong>the</strong> shareholders’ meet<strong>in</strong>g. Each shareholder shall have a num<strong>be</strong>r of votes<br />

equal <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> num<strong>be</strong>r of shares held. Decisions shall <strong>be</strong> made by a majority vote. In <strong>the</strong> event of a tied vote, <strong>the</strong> chairman of <strong>the</strong><br />

meet<strong>in</strong>g shall have <strong>the</strong> cast<strong>in</strong>g vote.<br />

4. At every annual general meet<strong>in</strong>g, one-third of <strong>the</strong> direc<strong>to</strong>rs shall retire. Direc<strong>to</strong>rs who vacate office may <strong>be</strong> re-elected.<br />

5. The shareholders’ meet<strong>in</strong>g may pass a resolution remov<strong>in</strong>g any direc<strong>to</strong>r from office, prior <strong>to</strong> retirement, by reason<br />

of <strong>the</strong> expiration of <strong>the</strong> direc<strong>to</strong>r’s term of office, by a vote of not less than three-fourths of <strong>the</strong> num<strong>be</strong>r of shareholders attend<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />

meet<strong>in</strong>g, who have <strong>the</strong> right <strong>to</strong> vote and who hold shares <strong>to</strong>tall<strong>in</strong>g not less than half <strong>the</strong> num<strong>be</strong>r of shares held by shareholders<br />

attend<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g and hav<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> right <strong>to</strong> vote.<br />

For an appo<strong>in</strong>tment of a new direc<strong>to</strong>r of <strong>the</strong> Board supersed<strong>in</strong>g a direc<strong>to</strong>r who quits <strong>the</strong> job for a reason o<strong>the</strong>r than<br />

his/her term is due, it has <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> approved by <strong>the</strong> Board’s meet<strong>in</strong>g, with <strong>the</strong> votes of no less than three-fourths of <strong>the</strong> rema<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

Board direc<strong>to</strong>rs. A new Board direc<strong>to</strong>r appo<strong>in</strong>ted has a term equal <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> rema<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g term of <strong>the</strong> direc<strong>to</strong>r leav<strong>in</strong>g his/her position.<br />

M<strong>in</strong>or Shareholders’ Rights <strong>to</strong> Appo<strong>in</strong>t Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

To protect m<strong>in</strong>or Shareholders’ rights, with an <strong>aim</strong> <strong>to</strong> have all shareholders treated equally, <strong>the</strong> Company provides<br />

an opportunity for all of <strong>the</strong>m <strong>to</strong> nom<strong>in</strong>ate a new Board direc<strong>to</strong>r who is of high proficiency and appropriate for an appo<strong>in</strong>tment as a<br />

Board mem<strong>be</strong>r. This is carried out <strong>in</strong> advance from Oc<strong>to</strong><strong>be</strong>r 1 <strong>to</strong> Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31 of each year. In this regard, <strong>the</strong> Company has<br />

notified its shareholders through <strong>the</strong> SET’s <strong>in</strong>formation report channel and <strong>the</strong> Company’s website at www.bangkok<strong>in</strong>surance.com.<br />

Similarly, <strong>the</strong> criteria for nom<strong>in</strong>ation of a new Board direc<strong>to</strong>r are def<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> advance, along with <strong>the</strong> nom<strong>in</strong>ation form, and also<br />

displayed on <strong>the</strong> website.<br />

2. Qualifications and Procedure for <strong>the</strong> Management Nom<strong>in</strong>ation<br />

The Chairman of <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs as well as <strong>the</strong> Chairman and President is authorized by <strong>the</strong> Board <strong>to</strong> make a<br />

consideration and appo<strong>in</strong>tment of a person of high proficiency, knowledge and experience <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance <strong>in</strong>dustry as <strong>the</strong><br />

Company’s management <strong>in</strong> order <strong>to</strong> perform his/her duties and operate <strong>the</strong> Company’s bus<strong>in</strong>ess <strong>to</strong> fulfil <strong>the</strong> goals and objectives def<strong>in</strong>ed.<br />

The nom<strong>in</strong>ation procedure is based on <strong>the</strong> Company’s regulations on its human resources management, and subsequently reported<br />

<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Board for acknowledgement.<br />

Remuneration for <strong>the</strong> Audi<strong>to</strong>r<br />

In 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company paid remuneration <strong>to</strong> its audi<strong>to</strong>r as follows:<br />

(Baht)<br />

1. Remuneration for audit of annual f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements and review of quarterly f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements 1,120,000<br />

2. Cost for an evaluation of <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>ternal control as well as regulations<br />

and procedures of <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance companies’ o<strong>the</strong>r bus<strong>in</strong>ess <strong>in</strong>vestments 155,000<br />

Total 1,275,000 *<br />

Note: * In accordance with <strong>the</strong> Non-<strong>life</strong> Insurance Act B.E. 2535 revised <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Non-<strong>life</strong> Insurance Act (Volume 2) B.E. 2551,<br />

Section 47(3) on <strong>the</strong> Company’s annual report of its operations, it does not identify that <strong>the</strong> report has <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> certified by an audi<strong>to</strong>r,<br />

and thus <strong>the</strong> company did not have <strong>the</strong> audi<strong>to</strong>r certify <strong>the</strong> report, caus<strong>in</strong>g audit remuneration <strong>to</strong> drop by Baht 85,000 from <strong>the</strong><br />

previous year, while <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal sum approved at <strong>the</strong> shareholders’ meet<strong>in</strong>g amounted <strong>to</strong> Baht 1.36 million.<br />

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Control Over <strong>the</strong> Use of Insider Information<br />

In order <strong>to</strong> have control over <strong>the</strong> use of <strong>in</strong>sider <strong>in</strong>formation, access <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s <strong>in</strong>formation is limited <strong>to</strong> executives and<br />

employees, and all computerized data is available only <strong>to</strong> those entitled <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> entrusted with a password. The Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs and<br />

<strong>the</strong> Management will not, as fundamental <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir management pr<strong>in</strong>ciples, disclose <strong>the</strong> Company’s performance data <strong>to</strong> outsiders,<br />

or exploit <strong>the</strong>ir authority or opportunities at work <strong>to</strong> seek any advantage for <strong>the</strong>mselves, <strong>be</strong>fore <strong>the</strong> data are revealed <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> general public.<br />

In <strong>the</strong> case of violations of discipl<strong>in</strong>ary rules and regulations, <strong>the</strong> Company will rule on <strong>the</strong>ir penalties <strong>in</strong> accordance with its policy.<br />

In 2007, <strong>the</strong> Company had formulated <strong>in</strong> writ<strong>in</strong>g regulations on security arrangements and security transference <strong>in</strong><br />

accordance with those of <strong>the</strong> Security Act and Security Exchange Act of 1992, Section 59. In this regard, <strong>the</strong> scope of report, reporters,<br />

report<strong>in</strong>g methodology, and report<strong>in</strong>g time, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> report <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board, were def<strong>in</strong>ed so that <strong>the</strong> Board, management<br />

and <strong>the</strong> people concerned would strictly comply with <strong>the</strong>m. This was <strong>in</strong>tended not only <strong>to</strong> create a correct understand<strong>in</strong>g for those<br />

tak<strong>in</strong>g charge of report<strong>in</strong>g, but also <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> a measure for effectively oversee<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> use of <strong>in</strong>sider <strong>in</strong>formation.<br />

For 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company had strictly abided by <strong>the</strong> regulations def<strong>in</strong>ed.<br />

Internal Control<br />

The meet<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs (No.4/2009) held on Novem<strong>be</strong>r 13, 2009, with all three mem<strong>be</strong>rs of <strong>the</strong> Audit<br />

Committee <strong>in</strong> attendance, reviewed <strong>the</strong> efficiency of <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>ternal control system us<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> SET’s assessment questionnaire as a<br />

guidel<strong>in</strong>e, which covered <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g issues:<br />

1. Controll<strong>in</strong>g environment: such as determ<strong>in</strong>ation of bus<strong>in</strong>ess goals, formulation of organizational structure, def<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g of<br />

ethics and prohibitions <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g penalties forbidd<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> management and employees <strong>to</strong> engage <strong>in</strong> any activities that may lead <strong>to</strong><br />

a possible conflict of <strong>in</strong>terest, mapp<strong>in</strong>g out policies and work procedures <strong>in</strong> writ<strong>in</strong>g, as well as encouragement of all employees <strong>to</strong><br />

value <strong>the</strong> importance of cus<strong>to</strong>mers.<br />

2. Risk assessment: <strong>in</strong>cludes an assessment of both <strong>in</strong>ternal and external risk fac<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>in</strong>fluenc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Company’s<br />

bus<strong>in</strong>ess transactions, an analysis and determ<strong>in</strong>ation of risk management measures, a communication with concerned staff for<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir acknowledgement, as well as follow<strong>in</strong>g up <strong>the</strong> consequences of implementation based on <strong>the</strong> def<strong>in</strong>ed measures.<br />

3. Control activities: such as division of duties and responsibilities, determ<strong>in</strong>ation of authority and duties of each level of executives,<br />

<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> amount of money <strong>the</strong>y can approve, as well as a supervision of <strong>the</strong> Company’s operational performance <strong>in</strong> accordance<br />

with related laws. The Audit Committee had raised significant issues found dur<strong>in</strong>g an audit, and both <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>ternal and external<br />

Audit Committee mem<strong>be</strong>rs brought <strong>the</strong> issues for discussion with <strong>the</strong> Company’s management, as well as giv<strong>in</strong>g recommendations<br />

for improvement, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g follow<strong>in</strong>g up closely <strong>the</strong> consequences of correction. This <strong>aim</strong>ed for higher operational efficiency.<br />

4. Information technology and communications: <strong>in</strong>cludes a convention of <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ meet<strong>in</strong>g, documentation<br />

work for <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g, writ<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> m<strong>in</strong>utes of <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g, and formulation of a policy on <strong>the</strong> management’s account<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />

s<strong>to</strong>rage of documents for account record<strong>in</strong>g on a par with <strong>the</strong> standards specified.<br />

5. Follow<strong>in</strong>g up and evaluation: such as follow<strong>in</strong>g up and evaluat<strong>in</strong>g an implementation consequence compared <strong>to</strong> its target.<br />

The Company stipulates that all sections (departments) must make a report on <strong>the</strong>ir operational consequences based on <strong>the</strong> work<br />

plan every month, while <strong>the</strong> executives of a section concerned have <strong>to</strong> make a correction <strong>in</strong> case of deriv<strong>in</strong>g an unsatisfac<strong>to</strong>ry outcome,<br />

of which <strong>the</strong> result will <strong>be</strong> reported <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s management, who will subsequently make a conclusion and report <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs for consideration. Similarly, <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee’s performance consequences are reported <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Board for<br />

acknowledgement every quarter.<br />

The Company’s Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs has already made a consideration and unanimously agreed that <strong>the</strong> Company’s <strong>in</strong>ternal<br />

control system is sufficient and appropriate.<br />

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SHAREHOLDINGS STRUCTURE<br />

Breakdown of Sharehold<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

As at Novem<strong>be</strong>r 30, 2009<br />

Issued and Fully Paid-up Share Capital : Baht 507 Million<br />

Class of Share : Ord<strong>in</strong>ary Shares at Baht 10 per Share<br />

Size of Sharehold<strong>in</strong>g Num<strong>be</strong>r of Shareholders % Num<strong>be</strong>r of Shares %<br />

1 - 10,000 1,297 77.80 2,401,716 4.74<br />

10,001 - 50,000 226 13.56 4,988,256 9.84<br />

50,001 - 150,000 100 6.00 8,139,292 16.05<br />

150,001 Up 44 2.64 35,170,736 69.37<br />

1,667 100.00 50,700,000 100.00<br />

Thai Shareholders 77.07% Non-Thai Shareholders 22.93 %<br />

Major Shareholders and Num<strong>be</strong>rs of Sharehold<strong>in</strong>gs as at Novem<strong>be</strong>r 30, 2009 (The Record Date) for <strong>the</strong> right <strong>to</strong> attend<br />

<strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g and <strong>to</strong> receive <strong>the</strong> dividend payment.<br />

Name Num<strong>be</strong>r of Shares %<br />

As at Nov. 30, 2009<br />

1. Bangkok Bank Public Co., Ltd. 5,053,902 9.97<br />

2. HWIC ASIA FUND 3,215,293 6.34<br />

3. ASIA COMMERCIAL BANK (NOMINEES) LTD.* 2,509,650 4.95<br />

4. Mrs. Boonsri Sophonpanich 1,830,005 3.61<br />

5. Ch<strong>in</strong> Sophonpanich Foundation 1,605,207 3.17<br />

6. C.R. Hold<strong>in</strong>g Co., Ltd. 1,605,207 3.17<br />

7. Mr. Chai Sophonpanich** 1,584,975 3.13<br />

8. Aioi Insurance Co., Ltd. 1,423,619 2.81<br />

9. Mr. Chatri Sophonpanich 1,197,159 2.36<br />

10. Mr. Niti Osathanugrah 1,059,220 2.09<br />

11. Thai Re<strong>in</strong>surance Public Co., Ltd. 1,027,401 2.03<br />

12. BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES SERVICES SINGAPORE BRANCH 910,800 1.80<br />

13. HWIC ASIA FUND A/C CLASS C2 SHARES 807,710 1.59<br />

14. Glory Hope Limited 789,770 1.56<br />

15. VAYUPAK FUND 1 Krung Thai Asset Management Public Co., Ltd. 756,765 1.49<br />

16. VAYUPAK FUND 1 MFC Asset Management Public Co., Ltd. 756,762 1.49<br />

17. Rabil Hold<strong>in</strong>g Co., Ltd. 669,558 1.32<br />

18. Bangkok R<strong>in</strong>vest Co., Ltd. 610,524 1.20<br />

19. Mr. Chan Sophonpanich 592,250 1.17<br />

20. ABERDEEN GROWTH FUND 565,121 1.12<br />

Remark : * Shareholder <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> 3 rd order is Nom<strong>in</strong>ee Account (The Company has audited with <strong>Thailand</strong> Securities Deposi<strong>to</strong>ry Company Limited)<br />

so <strong>the</strong> Company cannot disclose <strong>the</strong> Ultimate Shareholder.<br />

** Inclusive of Relatives’ s<strong>to</strong>ck under Section 258 of <strong>the</strong> S.E.C. Act. B.E. 2535, as follows:<br />

Spouse - Mrs. Nuchanart Sophonpanich 119,784 Shares<br />

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Sharehold<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs, as at Novem<strong>be</strong>r 30, 2009 (The Record Date) for <strong>the</strong> right <strong>to</strong> attend <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g and<br />

<strong>to</strong> receive <strong>the</strong> dividend payment.<br />

Name Num<strong>be</strong>r of Shares Num<strong>be</strong>r of Shares Change<br />

As at Nov. 30, 2009 As at Nov. 28, 2008<br />

1. Mr. Chai Sophonpanich* 1,584,975 1,584,975 -<br />

2. Mr. Plengsakdi Prakaspesat - - -<br />

3. Mr. S<strong>in</strong>gh Tangtaswas - - -<br />

4. Miss Potjanee Thanavaranit - - -<br />

5. Mr. Chor.nun Petpaisit - - -<br />

6. Mr. Thira Wongjirachai 251,942 251,942 -<br />

7. Mr. Suvarn Thansathit - - -<br />

8. Mr. Virasak Sutanthavibul - - -<br />

9. Mr. Yoshihiko Fukasawa - - -<br />

10. Mr. Witcha Damrongs<strong>in</strong>sak 5,003 5,003 -<br />

11. Mr. Voravit Rojrapitada 32,448 32,448 -<br />

Remark : * Inclusive of Relatives’ s<strong>to</strong>ck under Section 258 of <strong>the</strong> S.E.C. Act. B.E. 2535, as follows:<br />

Spouse - Mrs. Nuchanart Sophonpanich 119,784 Shares<br />

Sharehold<strong>in</strong>g of Management Committee, as at Novem<strong>be</strong>r 30, 2009 (The Record Date) for <strong>the</strong> right <strong>to</strong> attend <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />

and <strong>to</strong> receive <strong>the</strong> dividend payment.<br />

Name Num<strong>be</strong>r of Shares Num<strong>be</strong>r of Shares Change<br />

As at Nov. 30, 2009 As at Nov. 28, 2008<br />

1. Mr. Chai Sophonpanich *1 1,584,975 1,584,975 -<br />

2. Mr. Voravit Rojrapitada 32,448 32,448 -<br />

3. Mr. Panus Thiravanitkul *2 4,661 2,661 2,000<br />

4. Miss Pagamas Charusathien 16,493 12,693 3,800<br />

5. Miss Poonsuk Tevidhaya 44,214 44,214 -<br />

6. Mrs. Srichittra Pramojaney - - -<br />

7. Mr. Satit Liptasiri 5,348 5,348 -<br />

8. Mr. A<strong>non</strong> Vangvasu *3 20,503 19,103 1,400<br />

9. Mr. Jakkrit Chewanuntapornchai - - -<br />

10. Mr. Sontaya Chaichomlert - - -<br />

11. Mr. Supat Yookongbandhu *4 19,008 19,008 -<br />

12. Dr. Apisit Anantanatarat 2,197 2,197 -<br />

13. Mr. Aree Vanairlor 1,617 1,617 -<br />

14. Mr. Boonkird Chirapathama 1,014 1,014 -<br />

(resigned as from February 1, 2010)<br />

Remark : * Inclusive of Relatives’ s<strong>to</strong>ck under Section 258 of <strong>the</strong> S.E.C. Act. B.E. 2535, as follows:<br />

1. Spouse - Mrs. Nuchanart Sophonpanich 119,784 Shares<br />

2. Spouse - Mrs. Suporn Thiravanitkul 2,000 shares<br />

3. Spouse - Mrs. Thunyaporn Vangvasu 7,150 Shares<br />

4. Spouse - Mrs. Warunee Yookongbandhu 16,884 Shares<br />

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Dividend Payment Policy<br />

S<strong>in</strong>ce it is anticipated that bus<strong>in</strong>ess will expand consistently, <strong>the</strong> Company will try <strong>to</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> level of dividend <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong><br />

paid <strong>to</strong> shareholders at about 50 percent of its net <strong>in</strong>come after <strong>in</strong>come tax deduction, and pay <strong>the</strong> dividend four times a year.<br />

In this regard, <strong>the</strong> Company will consider pay<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> dividend based on its performance consequence and <strong>in</strong> accordance with<br />

<strong>the</strong> country’s economic situation.<br />

The Company’s data on dividend payment over <strong>the</strong> past five years.<br />

(Baht/Share)<br />

Shareholders’ meet<strong>in</strong>g Year of Payment Dividend and S<strong>to</strong>ck Dividend Total<br />

Time/Year Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 S<strong>to</strong>ck Dividend<br />

12/2005 2004 2.75 2.75 2.75 3.75 - 12<br />

13/2006 2005 2.75 2.75 2.75 3.75 3* 15<br />

14/2007 2006 2.75 2.75 2.75 3.75 - 12<br />

15/2008 2007 2.75 2.75 2.75 3.75 - 12<br />

16/2009 2008 2.75 2.75 2.75 3.75 - 12<br />

Remark : * For <strong>the</strong> 13 th general meet<strong>in</strong>g of shareholders on April 26, 2006, <strong>the</strong> Company was approved by <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>crease its paid-up capital<br />

of Baht 390 million <strong>to</strong> Baht 507.0 million, by issu<strong>in</strong>g shares <strong>to</strong> pay as s<strong>to</strong>ck dividend <strong>to</strong> shareholders at <strong>the</strong> rate of 10 exist<strong>in</strong>g shares per<br />

3 share of s<strong>to</strong>ck dividend.<br />

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PRINCIPLES OF GOOD CORPORATE<br />

GOVERNANCE<br />

Good Corporate Governance<br />

The Bangkok Insurance Public Company Limited Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs fully realizes <strong>the</strong> significance of good corporate<br />

governance and views it as a prelim<strong>in</strong>ary fac<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong> enhanc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Company’s performance efficiency and susta<strong>in</strong>able bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

growth, while ga<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g greater acceptance both <strong>in</strong>side and outside <strong>the</strong> country. This will, of course, lead <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> significant goal of<br />

generat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> greatest <strong>be</strong>nefit for all parties concerned, shareholders, <strong>in</strong>ves<strong>to</strong>rs, staff and o<strong>the</strong>r stakeholders, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g society at large.<br />

The Company’s Board is strongly determ<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>to</strong> perform <strong>in</strong> accordance with <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>ciples of good corporate governance<br />

and has, <strong>the</strong>refore, formulated <strong>the</strong> Company’s policy on good corporate governance based on <strong>the</strong> guidel<strong>in</strong>es def<strong>in</strong>ed by <strong>the</strong> SET<br />

and <strong>the</strong> Office of Insurance Commission. In addition, <strong>the</strong> Board has assigned <strong>the</strong> Company’s management team <strong>to</strong> oversee and<br />

strictly comply with good corporate governance pr<strong>in</strong>ciples, and report on <strong>the</strong> recommendations <strong>in</strong> order <strong>to</strong> improve <strong>the</strong> Company’s<br />

policy on good corporate governance, and <strong>to</strong> ensure <strong>the</strong> ethics manual is <strong>in</strong> accordance with <strong>the</strong> guidel<strong>in</strong>es of <strong>the</strong> SET and <strong>the</strong><br />

Office of Insurance Commission, while allow<strong>in</strong>g for future modification. The <strong>aim</strong> is <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> up-<strong>to</strong>-date and appropriate <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> current<br />

situation, and with higher <strong>in</strong>ternational standard practices.<br />

In 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board approved, for <strong>the</strong> fourth time, an improvement of <strong>the</strong> Company’s policy on good corporate<br />

governance <strong>to</strong> br<strong>in</strong>g it <strong>in</strong> l<strong>in</strong>e with <strong>the</strong> SET’s newly improved laws and declarations with respect <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> qualifications of <strong>in</strong>dependent<br />

direc<strong>to</strong>rs and Audit Committee mem<strong>be</strong>rs, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> scope of duties and responsibilities of <strong>the</strong> Company’s secretary. In sum,<br />

<strong>the</strong> Company has performed accord<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>ciple of good corporate governance as <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

The Section on Shareholders’ Rights The Company has performed completely <strong>in</strong> accordance with <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>ciple of<br />

good corporate governance, for <strong>in</strong>stance, a proposal for a Board direc<strong>to</strong>r’s remuneration at <strong>the</strong> shareholders’ annual meet<strong>in</strong>g for<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir approval; a proposal, for shareholders’ acknowledgement of clear policies and pr<strong>in</strong>ciples concern<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> determ<strong>in</strong>ation of a<br />

Board direc<strong>to</strong>r’s remuneration, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g giv<strong>in</strong>g an opportunity <strong>to</strong> shareholders <strong>to</strong> vote for a Board direc<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong>dividually; propose <strong>the</strong><br />

meet<strong>in</strong>g agenda <strong>in</strong> advance, as well as submit questions <strong>in</strong> advance <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company prior <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g day. Additionally, <strong>the</strong><br />

Company also presents <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> shareholders a meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>vitation letter and <strong>the</strong> his<strong>to</strong>ry and details of a person nom<strong>in</strong>ated for a<br />

Board mem<strong>be</strong>r, <strong>the</strong> details of <strong>the</strong> Company’s audi<strong>to</strong>r appo<strong>in</strong>tment <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>vitation letter, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g facts and <strong>the</strong> Board’s<br />

recommendations and arguments on each agenda of shareholders’ meet<strong>in</strong>g. Similarly, <strong>the</strong> Company <strong>in</strong>forms shareholders <strong>be</strong>fore<br />

a meet<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>the</strong> law <strong>to</strong> vote and <strong>the</strong> method of vote count<strong>in</strong>g; gives <strong>the</strong>m an opportunity <strong>to</strong> ask questions dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g and<br />

has <strong>the</strong> questions and answers recorded <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g’s m<strong>in</strong>utes; records vot<strong>in</strong>g results for each agenda of shareholders’<br />

meet<strong>in</strong>g, whe<strong>the</strong>r agreed, or disagreed or abstention, as well as hav<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> names of Board direc<strong>to</strong>rs attend<strong>in</strong>g shareholders’<br />

meet<strong>in</strong>g recorded. Likewise, any agenda that is not def<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> shareholders’ meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>vitation letter will not <strong>be</strong> considered.<br />

The Section on Equal Treatment of Shareholders The Company’s practices of equal treatment of shareholders<br />

based on <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>ciple of good corporate governance are, for <strong>in</strong>stance, provision of <strong>the</strong> m<strong>in</strong>ority of shareholders’ rights <strong>to</strong> propose<br />

<strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g’s agenda and nom<strong>in</strong>ate <strong>the</strong> Board’s direc<strong>to</strong>r, through <strong>the</strong> criteria and procedures propagated on <strong>the</strong> Company’s<br />

website; display 30 days prior <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g day of shareholders’ <strong>in</strong>vitation letter, both <strong>in</strong> Thai and English, on <strong>the</strong> Company’s<br />

website; submission of mandate-giv<strong>in</strong>g documents <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g an explanation of details of documents <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> used for mandategiv<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

as well as promot<strong>in</strong>g an equal exercise of every shareholder’s right based on <strong>the</strong> num<strong>be</strong>r of shares he or she holds,<br />

<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g formulation of a policy of strict control over <strong>the</strong> use of <strong>in</strong>side <strong>in</strong>formation, and notification of <strong>the</strong> issue <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s<br />

Board and management for acknowledgement.<br />

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The Section on Consideration of Stakeholders’ Role The Company’s policy for each group of stakeholders has<br />

<strong>be</strong>en def<strong>in</strong>ed. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore, <strong>the</strong> Company has provided a channel for each group of stakeholders <strong>to</strong> give suggestions and<br />

comments or file a compla<strong>in</strong>t <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs through <strong>the</strong> Company’s Secretary and Quality Control Centre on<br />

<strong>the</strong> Company’s website at www.bangkok<strong>in</strong>surance.com.<br />

The Section on Data Disclosure and Transparency The Company discloses such significant data as its policy<br />

on corporate governance and its implementation consequences, shareholders structure and <strong>the</strong> Company’s bus<strong>in</strong>ess transactions<br />

and returns. The disclosure has <strong>be</strong>en made accurately and steadily through <strong>the</strong> channels of <strong>the</strong> SET, as well as <strong>the</strong> Company’s<br />

annual report and website, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g a press conference, given each quarter, concern<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Company’s f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements.<br />

Additionally, <strong>the</strong> Company has established an Investment Relations Officer <strong>in</strong> order <strong>to</strong> provide <strong>the</strong> Company’s <strong>in</strong>formation and data<br />

<strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>ves<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>in</strong> particular via <strong>the</strong> phone num<strong>be</strong>rs and e-mail address displayed on <strong>the</strong> Company’s website at www.bangkok<strong>in</strong>surance.com.<br />

The Section on <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ Responsibilities The Company has strictly complied with its Board of<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ pr<strong>in</strong>ciples of good corporate governance cover<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Board’s roles and duties, qualifications, meet<strong>in</strong>gs, self-evaluation,<br />

and remuneration, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> development of <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board and management.<br />

In 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board made a self-evaluation on its work performance for <strong>the</strong> first time. The evaluation was<br />

divided <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> 6 sections <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g those on <strong>the</strong> Board’s policy, duty performance, structure, performance guidel<strong>in</strong>e, meet<strong>in</strong>g and<br />

arrangement, and qualifications. With regard <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> methodology of <strong>the</strong> Board’s self-evaluation, each Board direc<strong>to</strong>r gave a score<br />

<strong>to</strong> himself or herself <strong>in</strong>dependently <strong>in</strong> each section. Then all direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ scores <strong>in</strong> each section were added up and divided by <strong>the</strong><br />

num<strong>be</strong>r of direc<strong>to</strong>rs. It was found that <strong>the</strong> average score, derived from <strong>the</strong> sum <strong>in</strong> all sections, was 4.72, represent<strong>in</strong>g 94.4 percent<br />

of <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal 5 scores, approximate <strong>to</strong> an evaluation consequence <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> previous year. In this connection, <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board<br />

had considered only items gett<strong>in</strong>g a lower than average score so as <strong>to</strong> improve its performance subsequently. In addition, <strong>the</strong><br />

Board approved <strong>the</strong> new criteria of a work performance evaluation for <strong>the</strong> position of <strong>the</strong> Chief Executive Officer and President, as<br />

proposed by <strong>the</strong> Remuneration and Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee, so that <strong>the</strong>y were <strong>in</strong> accordance with <strong>the</strong> Company’s management<br />

structure restructur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> procl<strong>aim</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> 2010.<br />

Details of <strong>the</strong> Company’s policy on good corporate governance may <strong>be</strong> viewed on its website at www.bangkok<strong>in</strong>surance.com<br />

Practices Based on <strong>the</strong> Pr<strong>in</strong>ciples of Good Corporate Governance<br />

1. The Section on Shareholders’ Rights<br />

1.1 Awareness of Significance of Shareholders’ Rights<br />

The Company gives priority <strong>to</strong> and respects <strong>the</strong> rights of all shareholders, who are regarded as <strong>the</strong> bus<strong>in</strong>ess’s owner.<br />

Thus, all shareholders, ei<strong>the</strong>r major or m<strong>in</strong>or, are encouraged <strong>to</strong> exercise <strong>the</strong>ir rights equally based on <strong>the</strong> criteria def<strong>in</strong>ed by law,<br />

which is identified <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s rules and regulations, and policy on good corporate governance for <strong>in</strong>stance, <strong>the</strong> right <strong>to</strong><br />

purchase, sell or transfer shares; right <strong>to</strong> receive <strong>the</strong> Company’s profit share; right <strong>to</strong> attend shareholders’ meet<strong>in</strong>g; right <strong>to</strong> give a<br />

mandate <strong>to</strong> any person <strong>to</strong> attend <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>stead and vote on his <strong>be</strong>half; right <strong>to</strong> nom<strong>in</strong>ate a Board direc<strong>to</strong>r; right <strong>to</strong> vote for a<br />

Board direc<strong>to</strong>r and determ<strong>in</strong>e his remuneration; right <strong>to</strong> appo<strong>in</strong>t an audi<strong>to</strong>r and determ<strong>in</strong>e audit remuneration, and right <strong>to</strong> obta<strong>in</strong><br />

sufficient data and <strong>in</strong>formation. In addition, shareholders will <strong>be</strong> equally and transparently provided with accurate, complete and<br />

updated <strong>in</strong>formation at every meet<strong>in</strong>g. Details of shareholders’ rights are given <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s policy on good corporate<br />

governance, and rules and regulations.<br />

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1.2 Promotion of Shareholders’ Rights<br />

The shareholders’ meet<strong>in</strong>g is regarded as a good opportunity for shareholders <strong>to</strong> exercise <strong>the</strong>ir rights <strong>in</strong> mak<strong>in</strong>g a<br />

decision regard<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Company’s performance on various issues. The Company will, 14 days <strong>in</strong> advance of every meet<strong>in</strong>g, which<br />

is normally held once a year at an appropriate date, time and place, send out <strong>in</strong>vitation letters <strong>to</strong> all shareholders, <strong>in</strong>form<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>m<br />

of <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g’s agenda and <strong>the</strong> Board’s recommendations, <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r with <strong>the</strong> necessary documents and <strong>in</strong>formation <strong>to</strong> guide <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

decisions on vot<strong>in</strong>g on significant issues. Generally, <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g is held with<strong>in</strong> 4 months of <strong>the</strong> Company’s account<strong>in</strong>g year-end, or<br />

when <strong>the</strong>re is an urgent need on special issues affect<strong>in</strong>g or <strong>in</strong>volv<strong>in</strong>g shareholders’ <strong>in</strong>terests, or relat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> conditions or<br />

regulations and laws that have <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> approved by shareholders. Based on <strong>the</strong> above cases, <strong>the</strong> extraord<strong>in</strong>ary shareholders’<br />

meet<strong>in</strong>g will <strong>be</strong> convened. In this regard, <strong>the</strong> Company will dissem<strong>in</strong>ate <strong>the</strong> news <strong>in</strong> an <strong>in</strong>vitation letter for <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g through <strong>the</strong><br />

SET and <strong>the</strong> company’s website. Never<strong>the</strong>less, if a shareholder cannot attend <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g, he/she can still exercise his/her right<br />

by giv<strong>in</strong>g a mandate <strong>to</strong> any person or <strong>the</strong> Board’s <strong>in</strong>dependent direc<strong>to</strong>r, who also sits on <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee and whose name is<br />

identified <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> mandate, <strong>to</strong> attend <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g and vote on his/her <strong>be</strong>half. The Company has also notified <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>dependent<br />

direc<strong>to</strong>r of its nom<strong>in</strong>ation of him <strong>to</strong> receive a shareholder’s mandate so that <strong>the</strong> latter (direc<strong>to</strong>r) can attend <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

For every shareholder’s meet<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board has a policy of hav<strong>in</strong>g all of its mem<strong>be</strong>rs, particularly <strong>the</strong> chairman<br />

of a sub-committee and <strong>the</strong> Company’s senior management attend <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> order <strong>to</strong> answer shareholders’ questions. The<br />

Company also facilitates registration <strong>in</strong> advance. Before a meet<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>the</strong> chairman will <strong>in</strong>form <strong>the</strong> shareholders of all rules and<br />

regulations, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> method of vote count<strong>in</strong>g. An item that is not <strong>in</strong>formed <strong>in</strong> advance will not <strong>be</strong> added <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> agenda,<br />

especially a significant one for which shareholders need time <strong>to</strong> study <strong>be</strong>fore mak<strong>in</strong>g a decision. Similarly, dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g, all<br />

shareholders can fully exercise <strong>the</strong>ir rights through debate, <strong>in</strong>terrogation and expression of op<strong>in</strong>ion for all items on <strong>the</strong> agenda.<br />

Details of <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g will <strong>be</strong> recorded and open <strong>to</strong> shareholders’ exam<strong>in</strong>ation.<br />

In 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company held a general meet<strong>in</strong>g of shareholders on April 24, 2009, at room 1105, on <strong>the</strong> eleventh floor of <strong>the</strong><br />

Bangkok Insurance Build<strong>in</strong>g, at 25 Sathon Tai Road, Sathon, Bangkok. The Board direc<strong>to</strong>rs, 9 out of 11 mem<strong>be</strong>rs, attended <strong>the</strong><br />

meet<strong>in</strong>g while <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g proceeded absolutely <strong>in</strong> accordance with <strong>the</strong> policy def<strong>in</strong>ed. For <strong>the</strong> Board direc<strong>to</strong>rs who did not attend<br />

<strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>the</strong>y were afraid <strong>to</strong> create <strong>non</strong>-transparency s<strong>in</strong>ce <strong>the</strong>y were stakeholders or direc<strong>to</strong>rs whose terms were due but<br />

were selected by <strong>the</strong> Remuneration and Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee for <strong>be</strong><strong>in</strong>g qualified, as approved by <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board of<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>rs, <strong>to</strong> resume <strong>the</strong>ir office for ano<strong>the</strong>r term. Consequently, <strong>the</strong>y did not attend this meet<strong>in</strong>g. Through <strong>the</strong> procedure of hold<strong>in</strong>g<br />

shareholders’ meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a manner that promotes an equal exercise of every shareholder’s rights, <strong>the</strong> Securities and Exchange<br />

Commission (SEC) and <strong>the</strong> SET gave a score of 98.75 out of a <strong>to</strong>tal 100 <strong>in</strong> a quality evaluation of <strong>the</strong> Company’s shareholders’<br />

general meet<strong>in</strong>g for 2009.<br />

2. The Section on Equality of Shareholders<br />

2.1 Equal Treatment of Shareholders<br />

The Company realizes <strong>the</strong> significance of every shareholder’s rights and expects all of <strong>the</strong>m <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> treated equally.<br />

Details are expla<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> section on shareholders’ rights under <strong>the</strong> item “Promotion of Shareholders’ Rights”<br />

2.2 Rights of M<strong>in</strong>or Shareholders<br />

In 2006, <strong>the</strong> Company modified its policy on good corporate governance by allow<strong>in</strong>g all shareholders <strong>to</strong> propose any<br />

important issues that should <strong>be</strong> put on <strong>the</strong> agenda of <strong>the</strong> Company’s shareholders’ annual meet<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g nom<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g a new<br />

direc<strong>to</strong>r who was of high proficiency and appropriate for appo<strong>in</strong>tment as a Board mem<strong>be</strong>r. This was done prior <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g so<br />

that <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board could later verify and was well prepared <strong>to</strong> def<strong>in</strong>e <strong>the</strong> issues proposed by shareholders as <strong>the</strong> items on<br />

<strong>the</strong> agenda of <strong>the</strong> Company’s shareholders’ annual meet<strong>in</strong>g. The criteria and practice on this matter were clearly def<strong>in</strong>ed on <strong>the</strong><br />

Company’s website, and <strong>be</strong>came effective from <strong>the</strong> shareholders’ 2007 annual general meet<strong>in</strong>g onwards.<br />

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As for <strong>the</strong> consequence of an implementation on this issue over <strong>the</strong> past three years (2007-2009), though <strong>the</strong><br />

Company had campaigned <strong>to</strong> have shareholders know <strong>the</strong>ir rights <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> matter, it appeared that no shareholders had ever<br />

nom<strong>in</strong>ated a new direc<strong>to</strong>r for appo<strong>in</strong>tment as a Board mem<strong>be</strong>r or proposed any significant issues that should <strong>be</strong> put on <strong>the</strong><br />

agenda of <strong>the</strong> Company’s shareholders’ annual meet<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

2.3 The Use of Insider Information<br />

This has <strong>be</strong>en reported <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> section on “Control Over <strong>the</strong> Use of Insider Information” <strong>in</strong> “The Management”.<br />

3. The Section on Stakeholders’ Rights<br />

The Company is fully cognizant of its stakeholders’ rights and <strong>be</strong>lieves that <strong>the</strong> stakeholders’ support <strong>be</strong>nefits <strong>the</strong><br />

Company’s good reputation and ability <strong>to</strong> compete <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> market, as well as help<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> build up <strong>the</strong> Company’s profit <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> long<br />

term. Hence <strong>the</strong> Company realizes its responsibilities for each stakeholder group that has a different perspective, and has<br />

<strong>the</strong>refore adopted <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g practices with <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>ciples of morality and <strong>in</strong>tegrity <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>sure that <strong>the</strong>ir rights are always respected:<br />

Shareholders<br />

The Company is determ<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> a good representative of shareholders by tak<strong>in</strong>g<br />

good care of <strong>the</strong>ir <strong>be</strong>nefits and provid<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>m with <strong>the</strong> greatest satisfaction through<br />

high and cont<strong>in</strong>uous remuneration. Likewise, all reliable <strong>in</strong>surance-related bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

<strong>in</strong>formation will <strong>be</strong> dissem<strong>in</strong>ated <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>m accurately, completely and transparently<br />

<strong>in</strong> conformity with generally accepted standards.<br />

Employees<br />

The Company will treat its employees at all levels equally on <strong>the</strong> basis of moral and<br />

fairness pr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>in</strong> order <strong>to</strong> encourage <strong>the</strong>m <strong>to</strong> work efficiently. All employees are<br />

also consistently urged and tra<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>to</strong> develop <strong>the</strong>ir skills and knowledge necessary<br />

<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> successful implementation of <strong>the</strong>ir work, as well as <strong>the</strong> generation of <strong>the</strong> ut<strong>most</strong><br />

satisfaction for cus<strong>to</strong>mers. In this respect, various tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g programmes are offered <strong>in</strong><br />

conformity with <strong>the</strong> Company’s bus<strong>in</strong>ess transaction strategies <strong>in</strong> order <strong>to</strong> upgrade<br />

<strong>the</strong> employees’ ability <strong>to</strong> carry out <strong>the</strong>ir jobs professionally. The programmes organized are,<br />

for <strong>in</strong>stance, <strong>in</strong>surance tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, development of quality management system, human<br />

resources management, development of work<strong>in</strong>g efficiency, etc. Besides, all levels<br />

of employees are encouraged <strong>to</strong> study or seek new branches of knowledge via <strong>the</strong><br />

Company’s scholarships and support on conferences with lead<strong>in</strong>g domestic and foreign<br />

<strong>in</strong>stitutions. Similarly, different patterns of learn<strong>in</strong>g are created <strong>to</strong> enable all employees<br />

<strong>to</strong> learn by <strong>the</strong>mselves, which will f<strong>in</strong>ally lead <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s knowledge-based<br />

culture. The policy on development of <strong>the</strong> company’s employees, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g a budget<br />

spent <strong>in</strong> 2009, is revealed <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> annual report presentation form (Form 56-1) under<br />

<strong>the</strong> item “Policy on Employees’ Development”. Apart from fair remuneration, all o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

welfare schemes are, of course, higher than <strong>the</strong> requirements of <strong>the</strong> M<strong>in</strong>istry of Labour,<br />

i.e. providence fund scheme, <strong>life</strong> and health <strong>in</strong>surance coverage, 5s and relaxation<br />

programs, as well as <strong>the</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>tenance of a good work<strong>in</strong>g atmosphere and <strong>the</strong> protection<br />

of employees’ health and safety.<br />

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Cus<strong>to</strong>mers<br />

The Company offers various quality <strong>in</strong>surance products accord<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />

standards, provid<strong>in</strong>g suitable coverage at a reasonable price, and <strong>in</strong>demnification<br />

made on a fair basis. In addition, cus<strong>to</strong>mers will <strong>be</strong> fully advised about <strong>the</strong> nature<br />

of <strong>the</strong>se products, while <strong>the</strong> Company has specifically established a work unit <strong>to</strong><br />

receive <strong>the</strong>ir compla<strong>in</strong>ts and comments.<br />

Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Partners<br />

The Company treats its bus<strong>in</strong>ess partners fairly <strong>in</strong> evaluat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir performance.<br />

These bus<strong>in</strong>ess partners will <strong>be</strong> given opportunities <strong>to</strong> comment and propose<br />

suggestions concern<strong>in</strong>g any and all jo<strong>in</strong>t bus<strong>in</strong>ess issues. To ensure that <strong>the</strong> rights<br />

of bus<strong>in</strong>ess partners are protected, <strong>the</strong> Company will treat bus<strong>in</strong>ess partners’<br />

secrets as strictly confidential.<br />

Competi<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

While ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g its accepted professional bus<strong>in</strong>ess standards based on <strong>the</strong> rules<br />

and code of corporate conduct, <strong>the</strong> Company <strong>in</strong>tends <strong>to</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> its position <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

market and compete effectively, while refra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g from damag<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> reputation of<br />

any bus<strong>in</strong>ess competi<strong>to</strong>r for its own <strong>be</strong>nefit. The Company emphasizes <strong>the</strong> quality<br />

and efficiency of its services, stress<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> greatest <strong>be</strong>nefit <strong>to</strong> our cus<strong>to</strong>mers and<br />

<strong>the</strong> stand<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance <strong>in</strong>dustry as a whole.<br />

Credi<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

The Company is strongly committed <strong>to</strong> an honest practice and will <strong>the</strong>refore follow<br />

all agreed conditions with its credi<strong>to</strong>rs, or f<strong>in</strong>d suitable solutions <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir mutual <strong>be</strong>nefit.<br />

Society and<br />

Environment<br />

The Company realizes its responsibilities <strong>to</strong> society and <strong>the</strong> preservation of <strong>the</strong> environment.<br />

As a consequence, it has supported many activities that <strong>be</strong>nefit <strong>the</strong> community,<br />

such as <strong>the</strong> development of society through employ<strong>in</strong>g disabled labour. It also provides<br />

support and assistance <strong>to</strong> communities jo<strong>in</strong>tly with o<strong>the</strong>r agencies both <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

government and <strong>the</strong> private sec<strong>to</strong>r. For <strong>in</strong>stance, <strong>the</strong> Company’s management has<br />

offered a mobile medical service <strong>to</strong> treat people <strong>in</strong> poverty-stricken areas, granted<br />

scholarships <strong>to</strong> poor students, as well as established a fund for <strong>the</strong> rehabilitation of<br />

his<strong>to</strong>rical sites, <strong>the</strong> promotion of careers among community people for <strong>the</strong>ir susta<strong>in</strong>able<br />

livelihood, and <strong>the</strong> preservation of natural resources and development of <strong>the</strong> environment<br />

under <strong>the</strong> “Unplug” project. All activities and projects have <strong>be</strong>en cont<strong>in</strong>uously<br />

implemented and effectively carried out. Details of activities performed <strong>in</strong> 2009 can<br />

<strong>be</strong> viewed on <strong>the</strong> Company’s website at www.bangkok<strong>in</strong>surance.com.<br />

4. Data Disclosure and Transparency<br />

The Company’s Board has a policy for <strong>the</strong> Company <strong>to</strong> disclose both its f<strong>in</strong>ancial and <strong>non</strong>-f<strong>in</strong>ancial data, as def<strong>in</strong>ed by <strong>the</strong><br />

SEC and SET. Of course, data disclosure focuses on transparency, accuracy, completeness and timelessness, through <strong>the</strong><br />

channels of <strong>the</strong> SET, as well as <strong>the</strong> Company’s annual report and <strong>the</strong> annual report presentation form (Form 56-1). Additionally, <strong>the</strong><br />

data is disclosed both <strong>in</strong> Thai and English via <strong>the</strong> Company’s website, and always updated for reliability and easy and equal<br />

access by shareholders and o<strong>the</strong>r related persons. The follow<strong>in</strong>g is a summary of <strong>the</strong> significant disclosed data.<br />

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4.1 Policy on Corporate Governance and Its Implementation Consequences<br />

Throughout 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company performed <strong>in</strong> accordance with its policy on good corporate governance, except for <strong>the</strong><br />

follow<strong>in</strong>g issues.<br />

(1) The Company’s Chairman is also its President, who is not an <strong>in</strong>dependent direc<strong>to</strong>r s<strong>in</strong>ce <strong>the</strong> <strong>non</strong>-<strong>life</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance<br />

<strong>in</strong>dustry strongly needs a knowledgeable and capable person with long bus<strong>in</strong>ess experience <strong>to</strong> lead <strong>the</strong> Company <strong>to</strong> its<br />

established goals. None<strong>the</strong>less, <strong>the</strong> Company and its Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs is based on <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>ciples of good corporate governance<br />

and <strong>in</strong> l<strong>in</strong>e with those of <strong>the</strong> SET. Therefore, though <strong>the</strong> Chairman and President is <strong>the</strong> same person, <strong>in</strong> practice, <strong>the</strong> Chairman of<br />

<strong>the</strong> Board will not exercise his authority on <strong>be</strong>half of <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs, all under <strong>the</strong> Company’s rules and regulations.<br />

Similarly, <strong>the</strong> President’s performance must <strong>be</strong> approved by <strong>the</strong> Company’s management and <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs, compris<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>in</strong>dependent mem<strong>be</strong>rs, who make up more than half of <strong>the</strong> Board, giv<strong>in</strong>g rise <strong>to</strong> a concise and transparent checks-and-balance<br />

mechanism of <strong>the</strong> performance. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore, any authorization given <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> President will not allow him <strong>to</strong> approve any transaction<br />

<strong>in</strong> which he is <strong>in</strong>volved as a stakeholder, or which may engender a conflict of <strong>in</strong>terest with <strong>the</strong> Company, subsidiary companies or<br />

associated companies. Likewise, <strong>the</strong> Company has changed its President from Mr. Chai Sophonpanich <strong>to</strong> Mr. Panus Thiravanitkul,<br />

effective from January 1, 2010, represent<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> <strong>be</strong>g<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g of separat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> position of <strong>the</strong> Company’s Chairman of <strong>the</strong> Board of<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>rs from its President so that it <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>gly goes <strong>in</strong> accordance with <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>ciple of sound practice.<br />

(2) The Company does not limit <strong>the</strong> num<strong>be</strong>r of companies <strong>in</strong> which its Board and senior management may hold office<br />

<strong>be</strong>cause it is afraid that it will lose an opportunity of gett<strong>in</strong>g quality people <strong>to</strong> sit on <strong>the</strong> Board. However, it constantly reviews <strong>the</strong><br />

num<strong>be</strong>r of companies <strong>in</strong> which each Board mem<strong>be</strong>r holds office.<br />

4.2 Remuneration for Direc<strong>to</strong>rs and Management<br />

4.2.1 Remuneration <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> form of money<br />

In 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company paid <strong>the</strong> Board’s meet<strong>in</strong>g allowance <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Board direc<strong>to</strong>rs, amount<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> Baht 6,367,500.<br />

Details of remuneration criteria are given <strong>be</strong>low.<br />

The Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Annual Remuneration (Baht/Person) Payment made each quarter (Baht/Person)<br />

The Board Direc<strong>to</strong>rs 500,000 125,000<br />

The Audit Committee mem<strong>be</strong>rs 250,000 62,500<br />

The Remuneration and Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee mem<strong>be</strong>rs 60,000 -<br />

As at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company’s executive direc<strong>to</strong>rs and <strong>the</strong> first four executive mem<strong>be</strong>rs comprised<br />

14 mem<strong>be</strong>rs, who were paid a <strong>to</strong>tal remuneration of Baht 64,041,300 consist<strong>in</strong>g of salary, bonus, as well as mo<strong>to</strong>r and telephone expenses.<br />

4.2.2 O<strong>the</strong>r remuneration (If any)<br />

As at Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009, o<strong>the</strong>r remuneration, such as providence fund and a pension for those who retired,<br />

<strong>to</strong>tal<strong>in</strong>g Baht 9,074,700 was paid <strong>to</strong> 14 Company executive direc<strong>to</strong>rs and <strong>the</strong> first four executive mem<strong>be</strong>rs.<br />

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The Company has a policy, criteria and stages of consideration on its Board direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ and executives’ remuneration<br />

as <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

- Remuneration for Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

The Company paid <strong>the</strong> Board’s meet<strong>in</strong>g allowance <strong>to</strong> its Board direc<strong>to</strong>rs, tak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> consideration<br />

<strong>the</strong> appropriateness, and direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ obligations and responsibilities, <strong>in</strong> an approximate amount paid <strong>to</strong> direc<strong>to</strong>rs of o<strong>the</strong>r similar<br />

bus<strong>in</strong>ess, as well as sufficient <strong>to</strong> attract and ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> quality direc<strong>to</strong>rs as required by <strong>the</strong> Company. The payment procedure has <strong>to</strong><br />

go through a consideration of <strong>the</strong> Remuneration and Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee, while <strong>the</strong> annual remuneration amount, which does not<br />

exceed Baht 7 million, has <strong>be</strong>en approved by shareholders. In 2009, <strong>the</strong> Company paid remuneration <strong>to</strong>tal<strong>in</strong>g Baht 6,367,500.<br />

- Remuneration for Management<br />

To determ<strong>in</strong>e <strong>the</strong> amount of remuneration for its management based on <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>ciples def<strong>in</strong>ed by<br />

its Remuneration and Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee, <strong>the</strong> Company takes <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> account <strong>the</strong>ir annual performance evaluation, along with<br />

such o<strong>the</strong>r fac<strong>to</strong>rs as <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>ciple on systematic assessment of work, <strong>the</strong> Company’s operation consequence and potential of<br />

payment, <strong>the</strong> trend of <strong>in</strong>surance <strong>in</strong>dustry growth, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g an outcome of survey of wage and o<strong>the</strong>r remuneration of <strong>the</strong> same<br />

bus<strong>in</strong>ess group. This <strong>aim</strong>s <strong>to</strong> generate fairness and competitiveness with <strong>the</strong> market so as <strong>to</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> and attract quality direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

as required by <strong>the</strong> Company. In 2009, remuneration both <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> form of money and o<strong>the</strong>r remuneration, amount<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> Baht 73,116,000<br />

was paid <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company management.<br />

4.3 The Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ Responsibilities for F<strong>in</strong>ancial Statements<br />

The Company’s Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs is responsible for <strong>the</strong> accuracy of <strong>the</strong> Company’s f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements preparation<br />

which should display details of its f<strong>in</strong>ancial data sufficiently, transparently and correctly, while significant data is adequately and<br />

steadily disclosed <strong>in</strong> notes of <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements <strong>in</strong> accordance with appropriate account<strong>in</strong>g standards. The Company’s<br />

f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements are audited by a public accountant, certified by <strong>the</strong> Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and/or<br />

related agencies, as well as verified by <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee. The Company’s Board has also prepared <strong>the</strong> report on its<br />

responsibilities for f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s annual report and <strong>the</strong> annual report presentation form (Form 56-1).<br />

4.4 Role and Duty Performance of <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

The Company reveals <strong>the</strong> names and his<strong>to</strong>ry of each Board direc<strong>to</strong>r, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> roles and duties of <strong>the</strong> Board of<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>rs, <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee and <strong>the</strong> Remuneration and Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee, along with details of <strong>the</strong>ir duty performance of<br />

<strong>the</strong> previous year <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> section “Management Structure” so that <strong>the</strong> shareholders and <strong>the</strong> people concerned may know about <strong>the</strong><br />

knowledge, capabilities, experience and o<strong>the</strong>r significant data of <strong>the</strong> direc<strong>to</strong>rs, who contribute <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s success <strong>in</strong> its<br />

bus<strong>in</strong>ess transactions.<br />

4.5 Investment Relations<br />

Apart from communicat<strong>in</strong>g its <strong>in</strong>formation through various channels, <strong>the</strong> Company has established an <strong>in</strong>vestment<br />

relations agency <strong>in</strong> charge of communicat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Company’s <strong>in</strong>formation and data with <strong>in</strong>ves<strong>to</strong>rs and outsiders, <strong>be</strong>sides treat<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>the</strong>m equally and fairly, as well as <strong>in</strong> a well-arranged manner.<br />

In this regard, <strong>in</strong>ves<strong>to</strong>rs can ask for more <strong>in</strong>vestment data at <strong>the</strong> phone num<strong>be</strong>r and email address displayed on <strong>the</strong><br />

Company’s website.<br />

4.6 Policy on Responsibilities <strong>to</strong> Society and Environment and Implementation Consequence<br />

This has <strong>be</strong>en reported <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> section on stakeholders’ rights and social activities.<br />

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5. The Section on <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ Responsibilities<br />

The Company’s Board fully realizes its roles and responsibilities as <strong>the</strong> shareholders’ representative, pr<strong>in</strong>cipally<br />

responsible for mak<strong>in</strong>g decisions on <strong>the</strong> Company’s significant policies and strategies. In addition, <strong>the</strong> Board will see <strong>to</strong> it that <strong>the</strong><br />

Company’s management has implemented <strong>the</strong> policies and strategies def<strong>in</strong>ed for <strong>the</strong> Company’s ut<strong>most</strong> <strong>be</strong>nefit. To fulfill this goal,<br />

<strong>the</strong> Board has implemented <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>ciples of good corporate governance as <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

5.1 The Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ Structure<br />

(1) Components of <strong>the</strong> Board<br />

It has <strong>be</strong>en reported <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> section “Management Structure”<br />

(2) The Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ Term of Office<br />

The Company has clearly def<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ term of office <strong>in</strong> its rules and regulations, no.23 which is<br />

procl<strong>aim</strong>ed on <strong>the</strong> Company’s website <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> section “Inves<strong>to</strong>rs”.<br />

(3) Qualifications of Independent Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

It has <strong>be</strong>en reported <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> section “Qualifications and Procedure for Nom<strong>in</strong>ation of <strong>the</strong> Board Direc<strong>to</strong>rs”<br />

5.2 The Sub-Committee<br />

It has <strong>be</strong>en reported <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> section “Sub-Committees”<br />

5.3 The Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ Roles, Duties and Responsibilities<br />

(1) Leadership and Vision of <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

The Company’s Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs consists of knowledgeable and experienced persons from various fields who<br />

are supportive of <strong>the</strong> Company’s adm<strong>in</strong>istration. In 2009, all direc<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong>ok part <strong>in</strong> cautiously def<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and giv<strong>in</strong>g approval <strong>to</strong> all<br />

important vision and policy statements, missions, strategies and bus<strong>in</strong>ess goals of <strong>the</strong> Company. They also ensure that <strong>the</strong><br />

Management’s performance will, as a matter of pr<strong>in</strong>ciple, <strong>be</strong> presented <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs every three months. In addition,<br />

<strong>the</strong> Board also occasionally plays a role <strong>in</strong> giv<strong>in</strong>g approval <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> performance guidel<strong>in</strong>es of <strong>the</strong> various sub-committees, such as<br />

<strong>the</strong> Audit Committee, and <strong>the</strong> Remuneration and Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee.<br />

Exercise of authority <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> performance of <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board will strictly and honestly comply with laws,<br />

regulations and shareholders’ meet<strong>in</strong>g resolutions based on sound morality and rule of conduct. This is <strong>to</strong> ensure that <strong>the</strong><br />

Management’s performance will ultimately fulfill <strong>the</strong> Company’s goals and generate <strong>the</strong> ut<strong>most</strong> <strong>be</strong>nefits for shareholders.<br />

(2) Approval of Policy on Corporate Governance<br />

In 2005, <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs approved for <strong>the</strong> first time, <strong>in</strong> writ<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>the</strong> formulation of <strong>the</strong> Company’s policy on<br />

corporate governance, as well as approved <strong>the</strong> policy modification three times <strong>in</strong> 2006, 2008 and 2009, so that it was accordance<br />

with <strong>the</strong> laws and pr<strong>in</strong>ciples of good corporate governance that had altered. In this regard, <strong>the</strong> Board has assigned <strong>the</strong> Company’s<br />

management <strong>to</strong> take charge of a follow-up of <strong>the</strong> policy implementation <strong>in</strong> order <strong>to</strong> report recommendations <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Board for an<br />

improvement of <strong>the</strong> policy so that it is updated and appropriate for <strong>the</strong> chang<strong>in</strong>g situations, and <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>gly has a practice<br />

guidel<strong>in</strong>e of <strong>in</strong>ternational standard.<br />

Details of <strong>the</strong> Company’s policy on corporate governance may <strong>be</strong> viewed on <strong>the</strong> Company’s website at<br />

www.bangkok<strong>in</strong>surance.com<br />

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(3) Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Code of Ethics<br />

The Company’s Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs has approved <strong>the</strong> publication of <strong>the</strong> Company’s code of ethics (rules of<br />

conduct) <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> presented <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Board and staff, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g propagat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> code of ethics on <strong>the</strong> Company’s Intranet. This <strong>aim</strong>s at<br />

communicat<strong>in</strong>g good practices <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board and staff so that <strong>the</strong>y will use <strong>the</strong>m as a pr<strong>in</strong>ciple for <strong>the</strong>ir work<br />

performance. In this connection, it is <strong>the</strong> duty of all levels of management <strong>to</strong> make sure that <strong>the</strong>ir subord<strong>in</strong>ates know, understand<br />

and actually perform accord<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s code of ethics. The Company has offered a tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g course on its code of ethics<br />

<strong>to</strong> all levels of staff and cont<strong>in</strong>uously made an evaluation <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestigate <strong>the</strong> effectiveness of <strong>the</strong> Company’s communication of its<br />

code of ethics and practices of staff based on <strong>the</strong> code def<strong>in</strong>ed. From a consequence of <strong>the</strong> latest evaluation, it was found that<br />

over 96.0 percent of <strong>the</strong> Company’s staff was well <strong>in</strong>formed of its code of ethics while over 89.0 percent of <strong>the</strong>m had strictly<br />

complied and abided by <strong>the</strong> code of ethics def<strong>in</strong>ed, which was fairly satisfac<strong>to</strong>ry, <strong>in</strong>dicat<strong>in</strong>g that <strong>the</strong> communication and promotion<br />

of <strong>the</strong> staff’s <strong>be</strong>havior on <strong>the</strong> practice of <strong>the</strong> Company’s code of ethics throughout <strong>the</strong> organization were very effective.<br />

Details of <strong>the</strong> Company’s code of ethics can <strong>be</strong> viewed on <strong>the</strong> Company’s website at www.bangkok<strong>in</strong>surance.com<br />

(4) Conflict of Interest<br />

The Company’s Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs has taken measures <strong>to</strong> impede conflicts of <strong>in</strong>terest and <strong>the</strong> seek<strong>in</strong>g of one’s<br />

self-<strong>in</strong>terest by def<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g this as a pr<strong>in</strong>ciple <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> rule of conduct for both direc<strong>to</strong>rs and staff. Additionally, <strong>the</strong> Board has assigned<br />

<strong>the</strong> Audit Committee <strong>to</strong> oversee and report <strong>to</strong> it on crossover transactions and those with conflicts of <strong>in</strong>terest. These have <strong>be</strong>en<br />

cautiously considered for appropriateness, with honesty, justification and <strong>in</strong>dependence based on <strong>the</strong> def<strong>in</strong>ed code of ethics, for<br />

<strong>the</strong> Company’s <strong>be</strong>st <strong>in</strong>terest, all of which is performed <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> same manner as transactions made with outsiders. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore, <strong>the</strong><br />

Audit Committee has also performed <strong>in</strong> accordance with <strong>the</strong> SET’s criteria <strong>in</strong> report<strong>in</strong>g on and disclos<strong>in</strong>g such <strong>in</strong>formation each<br />

quarter <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s annual report and <strong>the</strong> annual report presentation form (Form 56-1).<br />

- The control over <strong>the</strong> use of <strong>in</strong>sider <strong>in</strong>formation is reported <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> section “The Management” under <strong>the</strong> item<br />

“Control Over <strong>the</strong> Use of Insider Information”.<br />

(5) Controll<strong>in</strong>g System, Internal Audit and Risk management<br />

Observ<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> important <strong>in</strong>ternal controls at both <strong>the</strong> managerial and operational levels, <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board of<br />

Direc<strong>to</strong>rs sets out <strong>the</strong> responsibilities of executives and employees <strong>in</strong> writ<strong>in</strong>g, and also requires that <strong>the</strong> executives assess <strong>the</strong><br />

adequacy of <strong>in</strong>ternal controls at least once a year. The Audit Department is encouraged <strong>to</strong> work <strong>in</strong>dependently, void of any<br />

<strong>in</strong>tervention, which will effectively promote <strong>in</strong>ternal control systems, lead<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> transparent adm<strong>in</strong>istration, which will <strong>in</strong> turn <strong>be</strong>nefit<br />

every stakeholder <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company.<br />

For Risk management, <strong>the</strong> Company’s Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs has assigned its management <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> responsible for<br />

assess<strong>in</strong>g both <strong>in</strong>ternal and external risk fac<strong>to</strong>rs, analyz<strong>in</strong>g and determ<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g risk management measures, communicat<strong>in</strong>g with<br />

concerned staff for <strong>the</strong>ir acknowledgement, as well as follow<strong>in</strong>g up <strong>the</strong> consequence of implementation based on <strong>the</strong> def<strong>in</strong>ed<br />

measures. The report on risk management consequence <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs has <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> made at least once a year.<br />

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5.4 The Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />

(1) The Meet<strong>in</strong>g Schedule<br />

The Company’s Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs will meet a m<strong>in</strong>imum of once every three months. None<strong>the</strong>less, <strong>the</strong>re may <strong>be</strong> an<br />

additional extraord<strong>in</strong>ary meet<strong>in</strong>g as <strong>the</strong> Board th<strong>in</strong>ks appropriate. Each Board mem<strong>be</strong>r will <strong>be</strong> <strong>in</strong>formed of <strong>the</strong> Board’s meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />

agenda <strong>in</strong> advance so that he/she may set aside time for <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g. In 2009, <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ meet<strong>in</strong>g went accord<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> schedule planned, result<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Board mem<strong>be</strong>rs’ meet<strong>in</strong>g attendance of over 90 percent of all <strong>the</strong> Board’s plenary meet<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />

(2) The Consideration of Meet<strong>in</strong>g Agenda Determ<strong>in</strong>ation<br />

To def<strong>in</strong>e <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g agenda, <strong>the</strong> Company’s secretary will compile significant issues <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> put on <strong>the</strong> agenda<br />

and propose <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s President for approval, and <strong>the</strong>n arrange <strong>the</strong>m as <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g agenda <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g o<strong>the</strong>r relevant<br />

documents <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> scrut<strong>in</strong>ized for each agenda. Each Board mem<strong>be</strong>r is allowed <strong>to</strong> propose an issue <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> <strong>in</strong>serted on <strong>the</strong> agenda<br />

through <strong>the</strong> Company’s secretary.<br />

(3) The Delivery of Meet<strong>in</strong>g Documents<br />

For <strong>the</strong> delivery of <strong>the</strong> Board’s meet<strong>in</strong>g documents, <strong>the</strong> Company’s secretary will send out meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>vitation<br />

letters, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g an agenda and o<strong>the</strong>r relevant documents, no less than 7 days prior <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> date of <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>to</strong> all <strong>the</strong> Board<br />

mem<strong>be</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> ensure that <strong>the</strong>y have sufficient time <strong>to</strong> scrut<strong>in</strong>ize <strong>the</strong> data <strong>be</strong>fore <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g. In 2009, meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>vitation letters and<br />

o<strong>the</strong>r relevant documents were submitted <strong>to</strong> each Board mem<strong>be</strong>r <strong>in</strong> time for all meet<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />

(4) The Meet<strong>in</strong>g Procedure<br />

For each meet<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>the</strong> Chairman of <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs allows each direc<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong> comment and ask questions<br />

about bus<strong>in</strong>ess performance, risk management, <strong>in</strong>ternal control systems, and all o<strong>the</strong>r matters without prescri<strong>be</strong>d time limit. In<br />

consideration of agenda, direc<strong>to</strong>rs who are stakeholders <strong>in</strong> any item on <strong>the</strong> agenda have no right <strong>to</strong> vote and are not allowed <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong><br />

at <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g for that agenda. The Board’s secretary will report on <strong>the</strong> m<strong>in</strong>utes of <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g and <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g’s resolution for <strong>the</strong><br />

Board’s approval at <strong>the</strong> next meet<strong>in</strong>g. In addition for each meet<strong>in</strong>g, a meet<strong>in</strong>g report will also <strong>be</strong> systematically kept by <strong>the</strong><br />

secretary as a convenient reference or for exam<strong>in</strong>ation by <strong>the</strong> Board and o<strong>the</strong>r related people.<br />

(5) The Invitation of Executives for Meet<strong>in</strong>g Attendance<br />

In 2009, for each of <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ meet<strong>in</strong>gs, at least <strong>the</strong> Company’s 4 senior executives, namely, <strong>the</strong><br />

President, Direc<strong>to</strong>r and Senior Executive Vice President, Direc<strong>to</strong>r and Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g Adviser, and Direc<strong>to</strong>r of Account<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Department and Treasury Department, would attend <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> order <strong>to</strong> answer <strong>the</strong> Board direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ questions and doubts.<br />

(6) Information Access<br />

For access <strong>to</strong> it, s<strong>in</strong>ce <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ meet<strong>in</strong>g is not convened every month, <strong>the</strong> report on <strong>the</strong> Company’s<br />

performance is presented <strong>to</strong> each Board direc<strong>to</strong>r each month, start<strong>in</strong>g from April 2007 onwards. This is <strong>aim</strong>ed at allow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />

Board <strong>to</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>uously oversee and control <strong>the</strong> Company’s management’s performance. Besides, <strong>the</strong> Board may ask <strong>the</strong> Chairman<br />

and President or <strong>the</strong> Company’s secretary for additional explanations and exam<strong>in</strong>ation of relevant documents.<br />

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(7) The Meet<strong>in</strong>g of Non-Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

For <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>non</strong>-executive direc<strong>to</strong>rs, <strong>in</strong> 2006, <strong>the</strong> Board approved a policy encourag<strong>in</strong>g its <strong>non</strong>-executive<br />

direc<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> convene a meet<strong>in</strong>g among <strong>the</strong>mselves, and assigned <strong>the</strong> Company’s secretary <strong>to</strong> facilitate such a meet<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

None<strong>the</strong>less, through 2009, apart from <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>gs of <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee and <strong>the</strong> Remuneration and Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Comittee for an<br />

implementation of <strong>the</strong> missions assigned <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>m, <strong>the</strong> <strong>non</strong>-executive direc<strong>to</strong>rs had never convened a meet<strong>in</strong>g among <strong>the</strong>mselves.<br />

A summary of each Board direc<strong>to</strong>r’s meet<strong>in</strong>g attendance <strong>in</strong> 2009 is given <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> section “<strong>the</strong> Management” with<br />

respect <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />

5.5 Procedure on <strong>the</strong> Determ<strong>in</strong>ation and Appropriateness of Remuneration<br />

The Company’s Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs has a policy <strong>to</strong> determ<strong>in</strong>e <strong>the</strong> Board direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ remuneration <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> amount paid <strong>to</strong><br />

o<strong>the</strong>r listed companies’ direc<strong>to</strong>rs of similar bus<strong>in</strong>esses or companies with approximate returns. The Board thus assigns <strong>the</strong><br />

Remuneration and Nom<strong>in</strong>ation Committee <strong>to</strong> determ<strong>in</strong>e <strong>the</strong> Board direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ remuneration based on <strong>the</strong> scope of <strong>the</strong>ir roles and<br />

responsibilities, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> <strong>be</strong>nefits <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> derived from <strong>the</strong>m, <strong>be</strong>fore propos<strong>in</strong>g it <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> shareholders’ meet<strong>in</strong>g for approval.<br />

5.6 Development of <strong>the</strong> Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs and Executives<br />

The Company’s Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs has a policy of promot<strong>in</strong>g and support<strong>in</strong>g direc<strong>to</strong>rs, executives and o<strong>the</strong>r staff,<br />

related <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Company’s corporate governance system, <strong>to</strong> receive a regular tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g with an <strong>aim</strong> <strong>to</strong> constantly improve <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

performance every time <strong>the</strong>re is a change <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Board. In addition, <strong>the</strong> Company has assigned its secretary <strong>to</strong> arrange for a new<br />

Board direc<strong>to</strong>r orientation and submitted documents and data <strong>be</strong>neficial <strong>to</strong> a new direc<strong>to</strong>r’s duty performance.<br />

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GENERAL INFORMATION<br />

Name of Company<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd.<br />

Registration No. 0107536000625<br />

Established 1947<br />

Pr<strong>in</strong>cipal L<strong>in</strong>es of Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Non - Life Insurance<br />

Account<strong>in</strong>g Period Ended Decem<strong>be</strong>r 31, 2009<br />

Location : Head Office<br />

Bangkok Insurance Build<strong>in</strong>g<br />

25 Sathon Tai Road, Bangkok 10120<br />

Tel. 0 2285 8888<br />

Fax: 0 2610 2100<br />

Accident Notification Tel. 1620<br />

www.bangkok<strong>in</strong>surance.com<br />

Branches<br />

Kanchanaphisek<br />

9/30 Moo 8, Kanchanaphisek Road, Bangpai, Bangkhae, Bangkok 10160<br />

Tel. 0 2865 3300, 0 2865 3445 Fax: 0 2865 3311<br />

Khon Kaen<br />

345 Moo 4, Prachasamosorn Road, N<strong>aim</strong>uang, Muang, Khon Kaen 40000<br />

Tel. 0 4333 8900-4 Fax: 0 4333 8905<br />

Chiang Mai<br />

102 Chiang Mai - Lampang Road, Changpuak, Muang, Chiang Mai 50300<br />

Tel. 0 5341 0334-8 Fax: 0 5322 3644<br />

Nakhon Ratchasima<br />

22/6 Mittraphab Road, N<strong>aim</strong>uang, Muang, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000<br />

Tel. 0 4426 9224-8 Fax: 0 4426 9223<br />

Nakhon Sawan<br />

282/12 Moo 10, Phaholyot<strong>in</strong> Road, Nakhon Sawan Tok, Muang, Nakhon Sawan 60000<br />

Tel. 0 5622 8459 Fax: 0 5622 8460<br />

Pattanakarn<br />

148 Soi Pattanakarn 20, Pattanakarn Road, Suanluang, Bangkok 10250<br />

Tel. 0 2717 8600-3, 0 2717 8654-7 Fax: 0 2717 8660<br />

Pattaya<br />

131/27-28 Moo 9, Sukhumvit Road, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20260<br />

Tel. 0 3837 6303, 0 3837 6168-9 Fax: 0 3837 6462<br />

Phitsanulok<br />

362/19 Moo 3, Mittraphab Road, Arunyeek, Muang, Phitsanulok 65000<br />

Tel. 0 5522 1760 Fax: 0 5522 1764<br />

Phuket<br />

101/9 Moo 1, Kathu, Phuket 83120<br />

Tel. 0 7630 4055 Fax: 0 7630 4059<br />

Rangsit<br />

52/18 Moo 2, Rangsit - Pathum Thani Road, Bangpoon, Muang, Pathum Thani 12000<br />

Tel. 0 2567 1121, 0 2567 2146 Fax: 0 2567 2180<br />

Ratchaburi<br />

159/35 Phetkasem Road, Namuang, Muang, Ratchaburi 70000<br />

Tel. 0 3232 8016-7 Fax: 0 3232 8017<br />

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Surat Thani<br />

84/25 Moo 2, Surat - Punp<strong>in</strong> Road, Makhamtia, Muang, Surat Thani 84000<br />

Tel. 0 7726 4337 Fax: 0 7726 4336<br />

Hat Yai<br />

830 Phetkasem Road, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110<br />

Tel. 0 7422 0961-2 Fax: 0 7423 2576<br />

Udon Thani<br />

572/4 Udon - Khon Kaen Road, Banjun, Muang, Udon Thani 41000<br />

Tel : 0 4234 1040 Fax: 0 4234 1041<br />

Micro Branches<br />

Kanchanaburi<br />

591 Saengchu<strong>to</strong> Tai Road, Pakpraek, Muang, Kanchanaburi 71000<br />

Tel. 0 3462 3390-1 Fax: 0 3462 3391<br />

Kaset - Nawam<strong>in</strong><br />

111/19 Moo 4, Kaset - Nawam<strong>in</strong>, Chorakhe Bua, Lad Phrao, Bangkok 10230<br />

Tel. 0 2553 3171-3 Fax: 0 2553 3170<br />

Chachoengsao<br />

92/5 Maha Chakkraphat Road, Namuang, Muang, Chachoengsao 24000<br />

Tel. 0 3853 6102, 0 3853 6103 Fax: 0 3853 6104<br />

Chonburi<br />

80/51 Moo 3, Bansuan, Muang, Chonburi 20000<br />

Tel. 0 3828 8929 Fax: 0 3827 4609<br />

Chiang Rai<br />

53/16 Phaholyoth<strong>in</strong> Road, Robvieng, Muang, Chiang Rai 57000<br />

Tel. 0 5375 6952 Fax: 0 5375 6953<br />

Nakhon Si Thammarat<br />

8/17 Pattanakarn Khukhwang, N<strong>aim</strong>uang, Muang, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80000<br />

Tel. 0 7532 4898-9 Fax: 0 7532 4897<br />

Rayong<br />

4/18 Moo 3, Tubma Road, Noenphra, Muang, Rayong 21000<br />

Tel. 0 3880 8698-9 Fax: 0 3861 8811<br />

La Salle<br />

1043 La Salle Road, Bangna, Bangkok 10260<br />

Tel. 0 2745 8805-6 Fax: 0 2745 8807<br />

Saraburi<br />

625/5 Pichaironarongsongkham Road, Pakprew, Muang, Saraburi 18000<br />

Tel. 0 3631 9097-8 Fax: 0 3631 9098<br />

Sam Sen<br />

45/11 Setsiri Road, Sam Sen Nai, Phaya Thai, Bangkok 10400<br />

Tel. 0 2279 5075-7 Fax: 0 2275 6610<br />

Ubon Ratchathani<br />

217/1 Phadaeng Road, N<strong>aim</strong>uang, Muang, Ubon Ratchathani 34000<br />

Tel. 0 4524 3221 Fax: 0 4524 5291<br />

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Mo<strong>to</strong>r Cl<strong>aim</strong>s Service Center<br />

Krabi<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd., Agent Office, 54/75 Sripangnga Road, Krabi Yai, Muang, Krabi 81000<br />

Accident Notification: 1620<br />

Ko Samui<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd., Agent Office, 163/45 Moo 1, Maenam, Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84330<br />

Accident Notification: 1620<br />

Chanthaburi<br />

Taptimchan Tower, 24/1116 Yanwirote Road, Chantanimit, Muang, Chanthaburi 22000<br />

Accident Notification: 1620<br />

Chumphon<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd., Agent Office, 188/90 Saladaeng Road, Ta Tapao, Muang, Chumphon 86000<br />

Accident Notification: 1620<br />

Burirum<br />

Rungnatee Place Build<strong>in</strong>g, 296 Robmuang Road, Isan, Muang, Burirum 31000<br />

Accident Notification: 1620<br />

Pranburi<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd., Agent Office, 267 Moo 12, Phetkasem Road, Nongtatam, Pranburi, Prachuabkirikhan 77120<br />

Accident Notification: 1620<br />

Pattani<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd., Agent Office, 7/39 Nong Chik Road, Sabarang, Muang, Pattani 94000<br />

Accident Notification: 1620<br />

Lampang<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd., Agent Office, 79/3-1 Phaholyoth<strong>in</strong> Road, Sobtui, Muang, Lampang 52100<br />

Accident Notification: 1620<br />

Suphan Buri<br />

Panalert Mansion Build<strong>in</strong>g, 285/3 Moo 5, Tharahad, Muang, Suphanuri 72000<br />

Accident Notification: 1620<br />

Uttaradit<br />

Bangkok Insurance Public Co., Ltd., Agent Office, 2/85 Padwaree Road, Tha - It, Muang, Uttaradit 53000<br />

Accident Notification: 1620<br />

BKI Care Station<br />

Central Khon Kaen 2 nd Floor<br />

Tel. 0 4328 8136, 08 5485 7593<br />

Central P<strong>in</strong>klao 2 nd Floor<br />

Tel. 0 2884 8282, 08 4751 7179<br />

Central Rama II 2 nd Floor<br />

Tel. 0 2872 4060, 08 1373 8400<br />

Central Rama III GF<br />

Tel. 0 2673 5512, 08 9967 7455<br />

Central Phuket 2 nd Floor<br />

Tel. 0 7624 8084, 08 1737 0053<br />

Central Rattanathi<strong>be</strong>t 2 nd Floor<br />

Tel. 0 2525 4566, 08 1875 0203<br />

The Mall Bangkapi 2 nd Floor<br />

Tel. 0 2363 3157, 08 4874 3926<br />

Paradise Park 2 nd Floor<br />

Tel. 0 2746 0315, 08 5485 7592<br />

Fortune Town 1 st Floor<br />

Tel. 0 2641 1130, 08 1838 1005<br />

Future Park Rangsit BF<br />

Tel. 0 2958 0787, 08 1832 7767<br />

Fashion Island 1 st Floor<br />

Tel. 0 2947 5670, 08 1373 7951<br />

Silom Complex 3 rd Floor<br />

Tel. 0 2632 0194, 08 9204 9798<br />

The Mall Ngamwongwan 2 nd Floor<br />

Tel. 0 2550 1327, 08 9967 7451<br />

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LINES OF BUSINESS<br />

Personal<br />

- Voluntary Mo<strong>to</strong>r Insurance<br />

- Compulsory Mo<strong>to</strong>r Insurance<br />

- Fire Insurance<br />

- Home Multicover Insurance<br />

- Travel Accident Insurance<br />

- Burglary Insurance<br />

- All Risks Insurance<br />

- Health Insurance<br />

- Cancer Insurance<br />

- Bail Bond Insurance<br />

- Personal Accident Insurance<br />

- Professional Indemnity Insurance<br />

- Hospital Cash Benefit Insurance<br />

Bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

- Fire & Allied L<strong>in</strong>es - Contrac<strong>to</strong>rs’ Plant and Equipment Insurance<br />

- Mar<strong>in</strong>e Hull Insurance - Boiler & Pressure Vessel Insurance<br />

- Mar<strong>in</strong>e Cargo Insurance - Electronic Equipment Insurance<br />

- Group Accident and Health Insurance - General Public Liability Insurance<br />

- Group Personal Accident Insurance - Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Interruption Insurance<br />

- Aviation Personal Accident Insurance - Jewelry Block Insurance<br />

- Shop Multicover Insurance - Terrorism Insurance<br />

- Neon Sign Insurance - Trade Credit Insurance<br />

- Money Insurance - Contrac<strong>to</strong>r’s All Risks Insurance<br />

- Industrial All Risks Insurance - Gold Shop Insurance<br />

- All Risks Insurance - Event Cancellation Insurance<br />

- Mach<strong>in</strong>ery Breakdown Insurance - Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance<br />

- Erection All Risks Insurance - Fidelity Guarantee Insurance<br />

OTHER REFERENCE PERSONS<br />

Legal Adviser<br />

Manukit Low Offi ce<br />

59/6 Suapa Road, Bangkok 10100<br />

Tel. 0 2221 6226<br />

Fax: 0 2221 3191<br />

F<strong>in</strong>ancial Adviser<br />

-None-<br />

Pr<strong>in</strong>cipal F<strong>in</strong>ancial Institution<br />

Bangkok Bank Public Co., Ltd.<br />

Securities Registra<br />

<strong>Thailand</strong> Securities Deposi<strong>to</strong>ry Co., Ltd.<br />

4, 7 th Fl. The S<strong>to</strong>ck Exchange of <strong>Thailand</strong> Build<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

62 Rachadapisek Road, Klong<strong>to</strong>ey, Bangkok 10110<br />

Tel. 0 2229 2800, 0 2654 5599<br />

Fax: 0 2359 1259<br />

email: contact.tsd@set.or.th<br />

www.tsd.co.th<br />

Trustee<br />

-None-<br />

Audi<strong>to</strong>r<br />

Mrs. Nonglak Pumnoi<br />

Certifi ed Public Accountant (<strong>Thailand</strong>) No. 4172<br />

Ernst & Young Offi ce Limited<br />

33 rd Floor, Lake Rajada Offi ce Complex<br />

193/136-137 Rajadapisek Road<br />

Klong<strong>to</strong>ey, Bangkok 10110<br />

Tel. 0 2264 0777, 0 2661 9190<br />

Fax: 0 2264 0789-90, 0 2661 9192<br />

email: ernstyoung.thailand@th.ey.com<br />

www.ey.com<br />

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Bangkok Insurance Build<strong>in</strong>g 25 Sathon Tai Road, Bangkok 10120<br />

Tel. 0 2285 8888 Fax: 0 2610 2100<br />

www.bangkok<strong>in</strong>surance.com<br />

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