Life insurance growth remained subdued in H1, while health and non-motor business supported gains in the non-life sector amid sweeping regulatory changes.
A larger contribution from non-par savings products, combined with strong protection growth, helped Canara HSBC Life deliver stronger profitability in Q1 FY2027.
The move extends the Insurance Authority's remuneration framework to the bancassurance channel, requiring banks to spread the bulk of their commissions over at least five years.
Persistent underwriting losses and high distribution costs weigh on India’s general insurers, with direct models and customer ownership seen as key to improving economics.
