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Thursday, November 12, 2026

Healthcare costs, Life and Health, Non-life, Results, Underwriting/Actuarial

Niva Bupa cuts underwriting losses as retail health premiums surge in Q1

Lower claims costs and strong retail health growth helped narrow underwriting losses and boost quarterly earnings.

By

Vipal Durge

July 31, 2026

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3 min read

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