AmTrust Specialty Limited says the move will help build its local underwriting capacity while meeting rising demand from intermediaries, funders, and legal professionals in the country.
Reinsurance broker plans to deepen its engineering and specialty lines, expand structured solutions, and launch an industry-first life product in India.
Insurance penetration improved to 1.78% in 2025, as insurers paid 121.9bn pesos (approx. US$2.08bn) in life benefits and sector assets climbed past 2 trillion pesos.
Nearly one in three reported claims remained pending at the end of FY2025, with standalone health insurers outperforming general insurers on claim settlement ratios and speed.
Three South Korean insurers have held early stage discussions with Indian players, advisers, and the regulator, as they look to enter the US$130bn market.
