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    The New India Assurance Company Limited

    NIACL
    Financial Services·21 May 2025
    Management Summary

    New India Assurance reported a mixed Q4 FY25, showcasing significant improvements in operational efficiency, combined ratio, and solvency, driven by strategic risk selection and expense management. However, net profit declined due to lower investment income and a one-time provision for legacy reinsurance balances. Management expressed confidence in continued combined ratio improvement and a strategic focus on profitable retail and MSME segments.

    Highlights

    5

    • Gross Written Premium (Global) grew to ₹43,618 crores in FY25 from ₹41,996 crores in FY24, a 3.86% YoY increase.

    • Combined Ratio improved by 3.1% to 116.78% in FY25 from 119.88% in FY24.

    • Operating Expense Ratio saw a significant reduction to 10.21% in FY25 from 13.78% in FY24.

    • Solvency Ratio improved to 1.91 in FY25 from 1.81 in FY24, indicating stronger capital adequacy.

    • Net Incurred Claim Ratio improved to 96.61% in FY25 from 97.36% in FY24.

    Concerns

    5

    • Net Profit After Tax declined by 12.58% to ₹988 crores in FY25 from ₹1,129 crores in FY24.

    • Return on Equity ratio decreased to 4.66% in FY25 from 5.58% in FY24.

    • Investment income decreased to ₹8,034 crores in FY25 from ₹9,241 crores in FY24 due to market behavior.

    • Motor TP segment's Incurred Claim Ratio deteriorated to 108.2% from 96.4% in FY24, indicating a need for premium revision.

    • A one-time provisioning of ₹802 crores for legacy reinsurance balances impacted PAT and ROE.

    What Changed2

    vs Q1 FY26

    Guidance items2 → 3 (+1)Risks discussed4 → 3 (-1)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    08 metrics
    1. 01Gross Written Premium (Global)₹43,618 Cr+3.9%YoY
    2. 02Net Premiums Earned (Global)₹35,368 Cr+3.9%YoY
    3. 03Net Profit After Tax₹988 Cr-12.6%YoY
    4. 04Combined Ratio116.8%
    5. 05Solvency Ratio1.91

    Segment breakdown

    Health and PA
    ₹19,928 Cr45.7%
    Motor TP
    ₹6,652 Cr15.3%
    Fire
    ₹6,225 Cr14.3%
    Motor OD
    ₹5,406 Cr12.4%
    Other Business
    ₹3,914 Cr9.0%
    Marine
    ₹1,010 Cr2.3%
    Crop
    ₹483 Cr1.1%
    Treemap· Share of Premium

    Capital allocation

    1
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Liquidity

    Liquidity disclosed

    The company's solvency ratio stands at 1.91, an improvement from 1.81 in the previous year. Net worth increased to ₹21,538 crores. The investment book's debt portfolio is 70-72% and equity is 15-16%.

    Guidance & targets

    3
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Profitability
    Combined Ratio
    110%
    		Medium
    Operational Efficiency
    Health Business Audit Coverage
    beyond 50%
    		High
    Strategic Focus
    MSME Retail Business Focus
    MSME year
    		High

    Combined Ratio Improvement

    near future
    Current116.78% (FY25)
    TargetProgress towards 110%

    Why it matters

    Combined ratio is a key indicator of underwriting profitability and overall operational efficiency for an insurance company.

    For a near future, we would target 110 as our combined ratio which is where we would feel it is possible and achievable.

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Motor TP Premium Hike

    High ICR in Motor TP (108.2%) indicates a need for premium revision, which is crucial for the survival of most companies if not relooked into by regulators. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Legacy Reinsurance Balances

    Unreconciled legacy reinsurance balances and audit qualifications led to a one-time provision of ₹802 crores, impacting PAT and ROE, but management expects it not to recur. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Investment Market Behavior

    Investment income decreased to ₹8,034 crores from ₹9,241 crores in FY24, primarily due to investment market behavior. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

    7

    “We are targeting the OEM segment where OD is concerned. We are trying to see that we write more private car business and change our mix in favor of private car vis-à-vis commercial vehicles. And this will be the strategy going forward also. Because we find that ICRs are better in this segment. And as far as TP is concerned, I mean, it is a mandated business, so we have no control over TP business.”

    Clarifies the company's strategy for improving profitability in the Motor OD segment by focusing on private cars and acknowledges the challenge of mandated Motor TP business without price control.

    asked by Mehak

    2 min read7 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q4 FY25 Financial Performance Overview

    The New India Assurance Company Limited reported a Gross Written Premium (Global) of ₹43,618 crores for FY25, a 3.86% increase from ₹41,996 crores in FY24. Net Premiums Earned (Global) stood at ₹35,368 crores. Despite operational improvements, Net Profit After Tax declined by 12.58% to ₹988 crores in FY25 from ₹1,129 crores in FY24, primarily due to lower investment income and a one-time📎 provision. The Return on Equity also saw a decrease to 4.66% from 5.58%.

    02

    Operational Efficiency and Underwriting Improvement

    The company demonstrated significant improvements in operational efficiency, with the Combined Ratio improving by 3.1% to 116.78% in FY25 from 119.88% in FY24. The Operating Expense Ratio was substantially reduced to 10.21% from 13.78% in FY24. This improvement was attributed to strategic risk selection, phasing📎 retirement of employees, induction of new officers at lower costs, and a reduction in the number of offices.

    03

    Segmental Performance Review

    Health and PA remained the largest segment with ₹19,928 crores premium and an improved ICR of 100.9%. Motor TP saw 11% growth in premium to ₹6,652 crores but its ICR deteriorated to 108.2%, indicating a need for premium revision. Fire premium decreased to ₹6,225 crores but its ICR improved to 71.2%. Property FLEXA rates, after a period of decline, have corrected and held steady for the last 4-5 months, making the segment more comfortable.

    04

    Digital and IT Transformation Initiatives

    New India Assurance has implemented several digital initiatives, including a revamped website, WhatsApp services in 8 languages, and an NLP-enabled chatbot. AI-based claim automation for motor own damage claims up to ₹1 lakh and digital survey mechanisms have been introduced. The company is also integrating with national initiatives like the Account Aggregator ecosystem and Jan Suraksha portal, with claims processed through the NHCX platform.

    05

    Capital Adequacy and Investment Portfolio

    The company's Solvency Ratio improved to a robust 1.91 in FY25 from 1.81 in FY24, and net worth increased to ₹21,538 crores. The investment portfolio's debt-equity mix stands at 70-72% debt and 15-16% equity. Investment income, however, decreased to ₹8,034 crores in FY25 from ₹9,241 crores in FY24, primarily due to prevailing market behavior.

    06

    Strategic Focus on Retail and MSME Business

    The company has declared the current year as 'MSME year' to focus on retail business, aiming for profitable growth and increased penetration in remote areas. Management believes that diversifying into retail lines with tailored products will help bring down the overall loss ratio. This strategy aligns with the regulator's vision for broader financial inclusion.

    07

    Addressing Legacy Issues and Credit Rating

    A one-time📎 provisioning of ₹802 crores was made for legacy unreconciled reinsurance balances and audit qualifications. Management clarified this was a strategic move to present a cleaner book of accounts and aspire for a better global credit rating (A- from AM Best), and they do not expect such provisions to recur due to systemic improvements.

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