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ICICI Lombard General Insurance shares in focus after Q4 net profit rises 7%. What are Morgan Stanley, HDFC Securities saying?
Shares of ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company are likely to be in focus after reporting stable Q4 FY26 performance, with profit after tax rising 7.3% year-on-year to Rs 547 crore. The company saw improved combined ratio, strong premium growth, and maintained a robust solvency position, while brokerages remained mixed on ratings and target prices.
ICICI Lombard shares will react to Q4 results with premium growth ahead of industry
Gross Direct Premium Income (GDPI) for the quarter grew 18.2% YoY, outpacing industry growth of 10.9%. The board has also recommended a final dividend of ₹7 per equity share, at a 70% payout, for FY26.
ICICI Lombard Q4 net profit up 7% to ₹547 crore on 17% premium growth; ₹7 dividend declared
Shares of ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co Ltd ended at ₹1,859.25, up by ₹74.40, or 4.17%, on the BSE.
General insurance reports 9% GWP growth in FY26
India's general insurance sector saw robust growth in FY26. Gross written premium increased by 9%, reaching ₹3.36 lakh crore. This expansion was fueled by private insurers and strong demand for health and motor policies. Standalone health insurers outperformed, showing a significant 22% rise. This segment continues to be a key driver for the industry's overall success.
DG Shipping orders ports to pass export concessions upfront, flags war-risk charges
India's Directorate General of Shipping is ensuring exporters with stranded Gulf-bound cargo receive immediate concessions. Ports must pass on waivers directly, not through reimbursements. Shipping lines must also transparently reflect war-risk insurance premium revisions in freight charges. This move aims to protect exporter interests and maintain operational continuity during the ongoing crisis.
General insurance March data: ICICI Lombard grows 21% vs industry 8%
ICICI Lombard leads with 21% March premium growth versus industry 8%, Niva Bupa outperforms health peers, overall general insurance expansion stays moderate.
Middle East tensions: Indian insurers review marine cargo exposure, ICICI Lombard hikes war-risk premium
Indian insurers are reviewing marine cargo exposures in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Red Sea due to escalating geopolitical tensions. ICICI Lombard is assessing shipments and introducing a 0.25% war-risk premium for Gulf-linked cargo, while existing policies remain in force. This reassessment aims to manage risks and ensure compliance with war-risk provisions.
NHAI-backed Raajmarg Infra InvIT IPO opens on March 11: Check price band and other details
Ahead of the issue opening, the InvIT raised ₹1,728 crore from anchor investors including Life Insurance Corporation of India, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance.
Bajaj Finserv reports steady February premiums from general, life insurance arms
Bajaj Finserv said its insurance subsidiaries reported steady premium collections in February, with Bajaj General Insurance underwriting ₹1,094 crore and Bajaj Life Insurance reporting total premiums of ₹1,281 crore.
Stocks to Watch Today: HCL Tech, General Insurance Corp, Dhanlaxmi Bank, Craftsman Automation, Devyani International, Sapphire Foods in focus on 16 June
Stocks to Watch, 16 Jun: Stocks like HCL Technologies, State Bank of India. Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services, General Insurance Corporation of India, Craftsman Automation, Yes Bank, Dhanlaxmi Bank, and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation will also be in focus on June 16.
ICICI Lombard: Significant acceleration in business growth in Q4 FY26
Retail health and motor rebound power insurer’s Q4 surge; profitability discipline keeps premium valuation intact