• Number of individual policies sold up by 131% y-o-y in Q1FY25
• Income from retail new business premium rose 57% y-o-y
• Market share for regular pay retail polices rose to 7.3% in Q1FY25. It was 5.1% in FY24
National, August 12, 2024: Shriram Life Insurance Company sold 1.27 lakh individual policies in the April to June quarter of fiscal year 2025, registering a 131% rise from the same quarter in the year-ago period. It sold 55,339 policies in the same quarter last fiscal.
SLIC’s market share for regular pay retail polices—its segment focus—rose to 7.3% in Q1FY25. It was 5.1% in FY24 and 3.6% in FY23.
Its income from retail new business premium rose 57% year-on-year to ₹212 crore in Q1FY25.
The company ended the quarter on a strong note with a 60% increase in retail annual premium equivalent (APE) to ₹198 crore in Q1FY25, up from ₹124 crore in the same quarter last fiscal. However, group new business premium was down to ₹199 crore in Q1FY25 from ₹354 crore in Q1FY24.
Jointly promoted by Shriram Group and Africa’s Sanlam Group, SLIC’s Assets Under Management as of Q1FY25 was ₹11,841 crore, up 22.22% from ₹9,688 crore year-on-year. The insurer registered a profit after tax (PAT) of ₹27 crore in Q1FY25. The solvency ratio is 1.99 as of June 30, 2024.
Casparus J.H. Kromhout, MD & CEO, Shriram Life Insurance, said, “Our focus has consistently been on serving the community, especially the segments that need insurance the most. By offering affordable premiums and innovative solutions that ensure easy access, we've aimed to address the needs of India's underpenetrated insurance sector. This growth in individual policies and new business premium clearly demonstrates that our products and marketing strategies are resonating well with consumers, validating our approach and commitment to expanding our reach in the market.”
“Additionally, we’re focused on creating technologically innovative solutions for the rural market. This, we believe, will help in our purpose to insure even the underrepresented sections of society.”
New Product
During the quarter, SLIC introduced a deferred annuity plan, offering flexible premium payments starting at ₹60,000 annually, for ages 40 to 75. The plan features a deferment period of 5 to 10 years and offers a death benefit of 125% of the purchase price for all four payout options, one of the best in the industry. It also includes Return of Purchase Price benefit options, protecting the initial investment in case of terminal illness or death.
(All figures in ₹ crore)
Particulars Q1FY25 Q1FY24 FY24 FY23
New Business Premium (Individual) 212 135 939 675
New Business APE (Individual) 198 124 887 641
Group Premium 199 354 932 477
Renewal Premium (Individual + group) 268 228 1,637 1,394
Total Premium 679 717 3,508 2,546
No. of Policies (Individual) 127,865 55,339 4,46,730 2,90,102
Profit After Tax 27 35 158 156
Solvency Ratio 1.99 1.98 2.06 2.1
Total AUM 11,841 9,688 11,282 9,012
Claims settlement (Individual + Group) 15,924 10,227 58,900 48,528
About Shriram Life Insurance Company
Shriram Life Insurance Company offers term, endowment, ULIPs and annuities for the rural and urban middle-class at affordable premiums. The average ticket size of the company for individual policies stands at around ₹21,000. The company’s protection and long-term savings plans help it give families comprehensive life cover besides offering stable investment solutions for their key life goals. The company has an in-force policyholder base of over 12 lakh.
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