Archive · 20 Jul 2025
PSU Insurers Outperform Private Sector Rivals in June Quarter
Imagine insurance companies as businesses that collect money to help people when they need it.
Recently, the government-owned ones did better than the ones run by private companies.
They collected more money.
The whole industry grew, but not as fast as before.
Some things changed, like how they count money and some government programs.
Also, people are buying less health insurance because it's gotten more expensive.
Overall, the insurance business is still growing, helped by new technology and more people joining the middle class.
Public sector general insurers saw a 14.6% premium increase in Q1 2025, surpassing the 8.84% industry average.
New India Assurance led with a 15.2% growth, while Oriental Insurance showed a 21.4% increase.
Private sector insurers, such as ICICI Lombard, experienced slower growth or declines.
The industry's overall premium growth was 8.84% in the June quarter.
Changes like the "1/n rule" and shifts in health insurance models have influenced performance.
- Who
- Public sector general insurers versus private sector insurers.
- What
- Public sector insurers outperformed private ones in premium growth during Q1 2025.
- When
- Q1 2025 (June quarter)
- Where
- Not specified, but within the insurance industry in India.
- Why
- Factors include "1/n rule," shifts in health insurance funding, and rising costs impacting consumer demand.
Factors Influencing Growth
Industry Challenges
Premium Trends
Factors Influencing Growth
Shift to trust-based funding in government-backed health schemes, potentially decreasing premium inflow for insurers.
Industry Challenges
Rising medical costs, 18% GST, and higher hospital expenses are pressuring household finances, affecting consumer demand.
- Industry Premium Growth (Q1 2025)
- 8.84%
- Public Sector Growth
- 14.6%
- New India Assurance Growth
- 15.2%
- Oriental Insurance Growth
- 21.4%
- ICICI Lombard Growth
- 0.61%
- Health Premium Growth (Q1 2024)
- 16.58%
- Health Premium Growth (Q1 2025)
- 8.12%