Dinasti International Journal of Economics, Finance & Accounting (DIJEFA)
Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026): Dinasti International Journal of Economics, Finance & Accounting (July - August

The Effects of ESG and Financial Ratios on Risk-Based Capital: The Moderating Role of Board Size in Indonesian Life Insurance Companies

Ganjar Permana (Universitas Mercu Buana, Jakarta, Indonesia.)
Endri Endri (Universitas Mercu Buana, Jakarta, Indonesia.)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study analyzes the effects of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosure and financial ratios on the solvency of life insurance companies in Indonesia, with board size as a moderating variable. Previous studies have primarily associated ESG with overall financial performance, while its relationship with risk-based capital (RBC), together with underwriting, liquidity, profitability, and governance factors, remains underexplored. This quantitative study employs panel data from 25 conventional life insurance companies registered with the Indonesian Financial Services Authority during the 2021–2024 period, resulting in 100 firm-year observations. Secondary data obtained from annual reports, financial statements, and sustainability reports were analyzed using random-effects regression and moderated regression analysis with EViews 12. The results indicate that ESG disclosure and the combined ratio have no significant effect on RBC, whereas liquidity and profitability have positive and significant effects. Board size does not moderate the effects of ESG disclosure and liquidity on RBC but significantly weakens the effects of the combined ratio and profitability on RBC. These findings indicate that financial fundamentals, particularly liquidity and profitability, are more directly associated with capital adequacy than ESG disclosure. Furthermore, board size does not necessarily strengthen the relationship between financial performance and corporate solvency.

Copyrights © 2026






Journal Info

Abbrev

DIJEFA

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

The author is invited to submit a paper for Dinasti International Journal of Economics, Finance & Accounting (DIJEFA). Topics related to this journal include but are not limited to: Accounting and financial reporting Audit Accounting management Taxation Corporate finance Personal finance Financial ...