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Realizing Sustainability Governance

Shin Kong Life deeply understands that only by treating others with sincerity and establishing comprehensive corporate governance, risk management, and information security mechanisms can operate itself in a stable and robust manner, carry the responsibility of safeguarding numerous families and provide solid protection for every policyholder.

Corporate Governance and Ethical Management

Shin Kong Life adheres to the business philosophy of "stability and prudent", and continues to strengthen corporate governance and safeguard the rights and interests of shareholders and stakeholders through such mechanisms as "strengthening the functions of the Board of Directors", "promoting ethical management", "strengthening the anti-money laundering mechanism", "improving the internal control system" and "implementing information disclosure".

Organizational Chart of the Board of Directors

Average self-assessment of directors in 2022

97.7

As the insurance industry is an industry that is highly supervised by the competent authorities, we attach great importance to the regulation and governance mechanism of the members of the Board of Directors. In 2022, there were 15 Directors (including 3 Independent Directors) , who are specialize in the fields of finance, risk management, insurance, and laws, were responsible for the Company's operational policies and oversee and manage the results of ESG initiatives at all levels. In order to enhance the effectiveness of the operations of the Board of Directors, the Board of Directors' performance is evaluated annually. In 2022, the average score of directors' self-assessment was 97.7 (full score of 100) and the average score of peer evaluation (overall evaluation) was 94.8 (full score of 100). The performance of the Board of Directors was good.

Organizational Chart of the Board of Directors

Strengthening the Competencies of the Board of Directors

The average training hours for directors is approximately

12

hours

In order to enhance the knowledge of the Board of Directors on responsible management, economic, environmental and social issues, in 2022, we conducted "Information security practices and sustainable operation CSR guidelines and case study," "Challenges and opportunities brought by the net zero era to the financial industry," "Latest development trends in AML/CFT, ethical corporate management, and treating customers fairly," and "Opportunities from the transition to IFRS17.", with an average of 12 hours of training per person. In addition,Linking directors’ and Executives’ Remuneration to Organizational ESG Performance, periodically (every month) reporting material issues to the Board of Directors, issues for communication include: corporate governance, ethical corporate management, financial performance, risk management, compliance, AML/CFT, corporate sustainability, and treating customers fairly incorporate ESG strategy into the core value of the business.

Overall KPIs for 2022

  • Note 1:The significant ESG results include TCFD and sustainable finance, fair treatment of customers, legal compliance, digital financial services, talent development and exchange, and information security.
  • Note 2:Includes financial and business aspects (e.g., profitability, risk control, business quality/drive).
  • Note 3:Overall effectiveness of the Group, etc.

Promote Ethical Management

All employees completed ethical corporate management training

100

%

We established the "Ethical Corporate Management Policy and Best Practice Principles" and the "Ethical Corporate Management Operating Procedures and Code of Conduct" to implement ethical corporate management, and provide training to all employees each year to communicate the value of integrity to all employees. All employees completed ethical corporate management training in 2022. Furthermore, company-wide risk of unethical conduct is assessed regularly each year, in order to effectively determine the distribution and control of risk of unethical conduct. We completed an assessment of the risk of unethical conduct at all company locations in 2022; a total of 11 risks were assessed, including bribes, inappropriate sponsorship, unfair competition, and accepting improper gains; overall risk of unethical conduct was assessed to be low.

SKL Code of Integrity and Ethical Values

Ethical Management Policy and Code

Ethical Management Procedures and Behavior Guidelines

Code of Ethical Conduct

Regulations for Handling Reported Cases

Strengthen Anti-money Laundering Mechanisms

The Board of Directors receiving anti-money laundering training was

100

%

In order to fully communicate the company's internal anti-money laundering policy and mechanism, and to establish a corporate culture that places emphasis on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism, various anti-money laundering training courses are held for the Board of Directors, general employees, and key departments handling anti-money laundering business. In 2022, the Board of Directors receiving anti-money laundering training was 100%, and specialized supervisors, specialized staff, and the supervisors of the domestic business units receiving the required training was also 100%, and no significant risks occurred.
In addition, for external business partners, the rights and duties of both parties in the prevention of money laundering are regulated through formal contracts, supplementary contracts, etc., to reduce the impact of money laundering and financing of terrorism on the economy and society.

SDGs