General Insurance Policy

Despite modest growth in the non-life insurance sector in July 2025, key segments like motor and fire insurance showed strength, while health faced challenges.

The government is likely to introduce a bill seeking amendments to the Insurance Act, 1938, during the upcoming Budget session to achieve 'Insurance for All by 2047'. Some of the provisions, which could be part of the amendment bill, include composite license, differential capital, reduction in solvency norms, issuing captive license, change in investment regulations, one-time registration for intermediaries and allowing insurers to distribute other financial products, sources said. The move will enable the entry of differentiated insurance companies like in the banking sector. The banking sector is currently categorised as universal bank, small finance bank, and payments bank. The provision of composite licenses would allow life insurers to underwrite health insurance or general insurance policies. As per the provisions of the Insurance Act, 1938, life insurers can only offer life insurance covers, while general insurers can offer non-insurance products like health, motor, fire, .

Gross direct premium income up 17% to Rs 5,185 cr; combined ratio, which indicates underwriting discipline, stable at 105.1%

The obligatory cession was reduced from 5% to 4% for 2022-23. The impact of the reduction on GIC Re will be Rs 2,000 crore

Obligatory cession is the part of the business, or premium, that general insurers are required to cede on every policy sold to GIC Re

The non-life insurers decided to give a one-time relaxation to policyholders whose property has remained un-occupied and who are at risk of losing their coverage due to lockdown

However, it said specific cases would be considered on merit

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