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India’s life insurance industry surges 40% YoY in December 2025
India’s life insurance industry surges 40% YoY in December 2025
This was a rebound from the contraction seen in August 2025.
India life insurers face margin squeeze as sales climb
Policy count rose 15% in Q3 FY26; An insurer logged 27% APE growth in December.
Motor premiums to shift as Policybazaar ditches flat-rate pricing
The premiums will be based on one’s driving patterns.
India insurance market to rank sixth globally
The government is also moving towards allowing 100% foreign ownership in insurance.
Allianz sells 23% Bajaj JV stake for $2.5b.
The insurer also expects $1.3b IFRS gain in Q1 2026.
Policybazaar says online cover up to 72% cheaper
They said online home loan insurance can be cheaper over a 20-year loan tenure.
Millions of self-reliant adults in India remain outside private coverage
Private insurers struggle to cover self-reliant adults
PNB MetLife partners Shivalik Bank to expand rural coverage
Shivalik Small Finance Bank has a network of 79 branches and 136 exclusive outlets.
GST exemption may squeeze India’s life insurers’ FY 2026 margins
Also, recent regulatory changes are expected to have mixed effects.
Canara HSBC Life partners Equitas SFB for bancassurance
The bank has a network of 994 branches and 365 ATMs.
Will 100% FDI trigger India insurance consolidation?
It could also increase competition and expand reinsurance capacity in the domestic market.
Tata AIA launches two multicap ULIP equity funds
The funds are benchmarked against the Nifty 500 Index.
India non-life premiums surge 24.2% in November 2025
The growth was supported by higher premiums in health, fire, motor, and other segments.
Inka launches service for overseas Indians buying term cover
Term premiums are up to 65% cheaper when bought in India.
India life insurers post 23% premium growth in November
CareEdge said growth has stabilised following regulatory-driven fluctuations last year.
Prudential lists ICICI at Indian stock exchanges for $1.4b
IPAMC’s market capitalisation is approximately $11.8b.
Inka Insurance rolls out NRI Shield for lower cost term insurance in India
Term covers can be 65% more expensive overseas compared to India.
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