Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Central Bank of India Acquires Stake in Insurance Company
A big bank in India, Central Bank of India, has bought part of a life insurance company called Future Generali India Life Insurance.
This means the bank is now a shareholder in the insurance company.
The insurance company made a lot more money this past year and is doing better.
They're getting closer to making a profit.
The insurance company will likely change its name and rebrand.
The bank joining will help the insurance company grow and sell more policies through the bank's many branches.
Central Bank of India acquired a 25.18% stake in Future Generali India Life Insurance.
FGILICL's gross written premium rose 39% year-on-year to Rs 2,511 crore.
New business premium nearly doubled to Rs 1,192 crore.
The company is nearing breakeven, reducing losses by 94% to Rs 6.4 crore.
Rebranding is expected to take about three months after approvals.
- Who
- Central Bank of India and Future Generali India Life Insurance
- What
- Central Bank of India acquired a stake in Future Generali India Life Insurance.
- When
- The share transfer happened on June 4.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To facilitate growth and expand business.
- New Business Premium
- Rs 1,192 crore
- Gross Written Premium
- Rs 2,511 crore
- Loss Reduction
- 94%
- Central Bank Stake
- 25.18%
- Rebranding Timeline
- Around 3 months