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History

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited is a prominent player in India’s general insurance sector. The company offers a range of insurance services, including general insurance, reinsurance, claims management, and investment management. 

With a Gross Written Premium (GWP) of ₹217.72 billion in FY2023, it serves customers through intermediaries and its website, providing various assurance products like Car Insurance, Health Insurance, International Travel Insurance, Overseas Student Travel Insurance, Two Wheeler Insurance, Home Insurance, and Weather Insurance.

Established in 2001, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company is a strategic collaboration between ICICI Bank, one of India’s leading banks, and Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, a Toronto-based financial services company. ICICI Bank initially held a 64% stake, while Fairfax had a 36% share in this venture, making ICICI Lombard the largest private sector general insurance company in India.

In 2016, ICICI Bank divested a 9.0% stake to its partner, Fairfax Financial Holdings, valuing the company at ₹172.25 billion. Following this transaction, ICICI Bank and Fairfax Financial Holdings held approximately 64% and 35% stakes, respectively. On September 15, 2017, ICICI Lombard went public with its IPO.

On October 16, 2019, FAL Corporation, a division of Fairfax Financial Holdings, exited ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company by selling shares worth nearly ₹2,627 crore.

Further expanding its reach, ICICI Lombard formed a strategic partnership with Karur Vysya Bank in 2019, enhancing its distribution network for bancassurance products.

In August 2020, ICICI Lombard made a significant move by acquiring Bharti Axa Insurance General Insurance through a share swap deal. In this merger, Bharti AXA’s existing shareholders received 2 shares of ICICI Lombard for every 115 shares of Bharti AXA held, resulting in a combined annual premium of ₹16,447 crore.

As of March 31, 2023, ICICI Lombard’s extensive network includes ICICI Lombard has 305 branches, and 12,865 employees, spanning across the country.

Business Segments 

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited is a multifaceted insurance provider with three distinct business segments, such as:

1. Motor Insurance: This division offers a comprehensive range of products, including comprehensive motor insurance, third-party motor insurance, two-wheeler insurance, commercial vehicle insurance, private car insurance, and taxi insurance. It stands as a prominent player in India’s motor insurance sector, serving a wide customer base ranging from individuals to businesses and government agencies.
2. Health Insurance: It provides a diverse array of insurance options, such as individual and family health insurance, group health insurance, critical illness insurance, hospitalisation insurance, and surgical insurance. 
3. Other Insurance: This includes property, marine, engineering, liability, travel, and home insurance, providing clients with a comprehensive suite of coverage options. 

Key Personnel 

1. Bhargav Dasgupta, Managing Director and CEO 

Bhargav Dasgupta has been serving as the Managing Director and CEO of ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited since May 2009. ICICI Lombard is the largest private sector general insurance company in India, and Dasgupta brings with him an extensive 33 years of experience in the industry. Dasgupta’s professional journey commenced in 1992 with his role at the former ICICI Limited. Over the years, he has occupied significant leadership positions across various business domains within the ICICI Group. His areas of expertise include Project Finance, Corporate Banking, E-commerce, Technology Management, International Banking, and Life Insurance.

Financial Performance

• The General insurance industry achieved a 15-year GDPI (Gross Direct Premium Income) CAGR of 15.5%, while the Company delivered a slightly lower GDPI CAGR of 13.1% during the same period.
• The Company delivered a significant 20.7% CAGR in Profit After Tax (PAT) over the last 15 years.
• In fiscal 2023, the Company issued 32.7 million policies, resulting in a GDPI of ₹210.25 billion.
• The Company gained market share in Engineering and Liability lines of business and maintained its market share in Fire. In the group health segment, the Company achieved growth of 43.9% in fiscal 2023.
• Digital revenues, including those sourced through the IL TakeCare app, amounted to ₹10.95 billion, contributing 5.2% to the Company’s overall GDPI for fiscal 2023.
• The Company’s Combined Ratio improved from 108.8% in fiscal 2022 to 104.5% in fiscal 2023, leading to a 36.0% growth in Profit After Tax (PAT) to ₹17.29 billion in fiscal 2023.