India’s Life Insurance Industry Surges 40% YoY in December 2025

India’s life insurance industry recorded its strongest monthly performance in nearly two years in December 2025, signalling a solid recovery after earlier contractions in the year. According to CareEdge Ratings, new business premiums rose 39.5% year on year to $4.6 billion (₹421.5 billion) in December. This marks a sharp rebound from the 5.2% contraction seen […]

SBI Life and AU Small Finance Bank join hands to boost insurance access in rural India

SBI Life and AU Small Finance Bank join hands to boost insurance access in rural India

Mumbai: In a significant move to strengthen insurance penetration across underserved regions, AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB) has entered into a corporate agency partnership with SBI Life Insurance. The collaboration aims to make a wide range of life insurance solutions more accessible, particularly in rural and emerging markets across India. Under the agreement, AU […]