India has established the Bharat Maritime Insurance (BMI) Pool to address vulnerabilities in its $850 billion maritime trade. This strategic move counters geopolitical risks, reliance on foreign insurers, and protects an estimated $10 bi...
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Allianz Group and Jio Financial Services Limited have finalized a 50:50 joint venture to operate in India's general and health insurance sectors. This strategic alliance aims to leverage Jio Financial's extensive digital distribution cap...
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India's life insurance industry saw new business premiums grow by 15.7% to ₹4.60 lakh crore in FY2025-26. While LIC and other top insurers remain dominant, mid-tier companies like ABSLI, Max Life, Kotak Life, and Tata AIA are growing fas...
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India's health insurance sector is shifting from standard policies to personalized plans due to rising medical costs and changing customer needs. This trend pressures insurers' business models. Star Health (market cap ~₹30,300 crore, P/E...
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Indian insurers are pausing their planned IPOs, pushing back against regulator IRDAI's push for public listings. Major roadblocks include heavier financial reporting demands, confusion over new Risk-Based Capital (RBC) and Indian Account...
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Air India has renewed its aviation insurance for approximately $33 million, seeing only a modest 10% premium increase. This stability, despite a severe June 2025 incident, is due to abundant global insurance and reinsurance capacity. Thi...
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Belgium's Ageas Group is aggressively pursuing expansion in India's insurance sector, aiming for a top-10 ranking. The insurer is actively exploring acquisition opportunities to accelerate its presence in this high-growth market. CEO Han...
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India's motor insurance market, expected to reach over $10 billion by 2026, struggles with widespread mis-selling. Sales agents, driven by high upfront commissions, often push policies based on suitability. This results in hidden policy...
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Bharti Group is evaluating an exit from its Indian life insurance operations, a move following its acquisition of AXA's stake. Early discussions reportedly involve Prudential Plc as a potential buyer for up to 85% of the business, potent...
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Fiscal Year 2026 presented a mixed bag for India's leading private life insurers. Amidst regulatory shifts and market volatility, SBI Life Insurance demonstrated resilience, securing top-line growth and maintaining strong margins. HDFC L...
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Bharti Group is reportedly in advanced talks to sell up to 85% of its life insurance arm, Bharti AXA Life, to Prudential Plc for an estimated ₹7,000-8,000 crore. This high valuation reflects growing multiples in India's booming insurance...
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India's life insurance sector expanded 12% in FY26 to Rs 16.17 lakh crore APE, aided by a GST exemption. Mid-sized insurers led growth. The sector's gains come from high-value products for the wealthy, not more customers, as policy volum...
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Indian life insurers posted robust 15.7% new business premium growth in FY26, outpacing prior year. Private players like SBI Life and Axis Max Life led NBP expansion, though some larger firms like HDFC Life and ICICI Prudential Life saw...
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SBI Life Insurance reported a strong Q4 FY26, with a Value of New Business (VNB) margin of 28.3%, surpassing analyst forecasts. Growth in protection products and a favorable mix offset GST credit losses. The company forecasts 14% Annual...
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Health insurance claims for liver diseases in India have doubled in three years. Escalating treatment costs and broader reach to younger people and smaller cities are straining coverage. Insurers are now re-evaluating underwriting and pr...
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SBI Life Insurance trades at a high valuation compared to peers like HDFC Life and ICICI Prudential. While it reported good Annualised Premium Equivalent (APE) growth, its profit margins from new business tightened in Q4 FY26, partly due...
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Prabhudas Lilladher has upgraded SBI Life Insurance Company to a 'BUY' rating with a price target of INR 2,200, citing strong Annualised Premium Equivalent (APE) growth. Q4 FY26 saw APE rise 5% year-on-year, contributing to a 13% full-ye...
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SBI Life Insurance reported a slight profit drop in Q4 FY26, despite a 16% surge in net premium income. The insurer's new business profit margins narrowed, indicating pressure on profitability. Nevertheless, analysts maintain a positive...
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India's life insurance sector faces intense debate over agent commissions. Proponents argue front-loaded payouts are essential for acquiring young, healthy lives, vital for a sustainable risk pool and countering 'present bias' where digi...
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SBI Life Insurance is expanding its distribution channels as regulators push for insurers to reduce reliance on exclusive bank partnerships. While strengthening its agency network, the company still depends heavily on its parent bank. SB...
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