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Robust
Demand
*India's insurance sector has witnessed significant growth, with the domestic market expanding at CAGR of 17% over the past two decades. It is projected to reach Rs. 19,30,290 crore (US$ 222 billion) by FY26. This growth has been driven by increased awareness, favorable regulatory changes, and greater participation from the private sector.
Attractive
Opportunities
*Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and AI will occupy center stage in insurance, driven by newer data channels, better data processing capabilities and advancements in AI algorithms.
*Bots will become mainstream in both the front and back-office to automate policy servicing and claims management for faster and more personalized customer service.
Policy
Support
*The Indian government has increased the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit in insurance companies from 74% to 100%, enabling complete foreign ownership. This strategic decision is intended to attract additional capital into the long-term, capital-intensive insurance sector, ensuring that insurers invest all collected premiums within the country.
*Insurance cover for 44.6 crore persons under PM Suraksha Bima and PM Jeevan Jyoti Yojana was provided during FY23.
Increasing
Investments
*Over the past nine years, the insurance sector has attracted significant Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) amounting to nearly Rs. 54,000 crore (US$ 6.5 billion), driven by the government's progressive relaxation of overseas capital flow regulations.
*The IPO of LIC of India was the largest IPO ever in India and the sixth biggest IPO globally in FY22.
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