ICICIGI - ICICI Lombard
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited has announced the allotment of 91,272 equity shares of face value ₹10 each on March 12, 2026. The allotment consists of 90,254 shares under the 2005 ESOP scheme and 1,018 shares under the 2023 ESPS scheme. These shares will rank pari-passu with existing equity shares, meaning they carry identical rights to dividends and voting. This is a routine administrative action resulting from the exercise of stock options by employees.
- Total allotment of 91,272 equity shares with a face value of ₹10 each
- 90,254 shares issued under the ICICI Lombard Employees Stock Option Scheme – 2005
- 1,018 shares issued under the ICICI Lombard - Employees Stock Unit Scheme – 2023
- Allotted shares rank pari-passu with the existing equity shares of the company
- Approval granted by a Whole-time Director under delegated authority from the Board
ICICI Lombard General Insurance has announced its schedule for analyst and institutional investor interactions for March 2026. The company will participate in the Morgan Stanley Virtual India Financials Seminar on March 17, 2026, in a group virtual format. A second group virtual meeting with various investors and analysts is scheduled for March 27, 2026. These meetings are part of regular corporate transparency efforts and will not involve sharing any unpublished price sensitive information.
- Participation in Morgan Stanley Virtual India Financials Seminar on March 17, 2026
- Group virtual meeting with institutional investors and analysts scheduled for March 27, 2026
- Compliance with SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015
- Explicit confirmation that no unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) will be shared
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited has informed the stock exchanges that it will no longer be participating in the ICICI Securities Annual Investor Conference 2026. The event was originally scheduled for March 9, 2026, as per a previous disclosure made on February 24, 2026. The company cited unavoidable circumstances for this change in schedule. This is a routine administrative update regarding investor relations activities and does not impact the company's operational or financial standing.
- Withdrawal from the ICICI Securities Annual Investor Conference 2026.
- The conference was originally scheduled to take place on March 9, 2026.
- The cancellation follows a prior intimation sent to exchanges on February 24, 2026.
- The company cited 'unavoidable circumstances' for the non-participation.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited has announced the allotment of 25,995 equity shares on March 5, 2026. The allotment consists of 25,284 shares under the 2005 Employee Stock Option Scheme and 711 shares under the 2023 Employee Stock Unit Scheme. These shares have a face value of ₹10 each and will rank pari-passu with existing equity shares. This is a routine administrative action resulting in a marginal increase in the total paid-up capital of the company.
- Total allotment of 25,995 equity shares of ₹10 each on March 5, 2026
- 25,284 shares issued under the ICICI Lombard Employees Stock Option Scheme – 2005
- 711 shares issued under the ICICI Lombard - Employees Stock Unit Scheme – 2023
- Allotted shares rank pari-passu with existing equity shares in all respects
ICICI Lombard General Insurance has disclosed an investment in Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) as part of its routine investment operations. On March 4, 2026, the company purchased shares worth ₹0.40 billion in RIL through cash consideration. Following this transaction, ICICI Lombard's cumulative stake in the Indian conglomerate stands at 0.03%. This acquisition is conducted in the ordinary course of the company's investment function using its premium float.
- Acquired shares of Reliance Industries worth ₹0.40 billion on March 4, 2026.
- Cumulative shareholding in Reliance Industries now stands at 0.03%.
- Target entity Reliance Industries reported a turnover of ₹9,981.14 billion for FY2024-25.
- The investment was made in multiple tranches over a period of time in the ordinary course of business.
AM Best has revised the outlook for ICICI Lombard to 'Positive' from 'Stable' while affirming its Financial Strength Rating of B++ and National Scale Rating of aaa.IN. The revision reflects the agency's expectation of continued balance sheet strengthening and robust capital generation over the medium term. The company maintains a strong market position as India's second-largest non-life insurer with an 8.7% market share in FY2025 and a consistent 5-year average ROE of 17.3%.
- Outlook revised to Positive from Stable for Financial Strength Rating (B++) and Long-Term ICR (bbb+).
- Affirmed India National Scale Rating (NSR) at aaa.IN (Exceptional) with a stable outlook.
- Maintained a strong 5-year average Return on Equity (ROE) of 17.3% for the period FY2021-2025.
- Held an 8.7% market share in the Indian non-life insurance market based on FY2025 gross premiums.
- Balance sheet strength assessed as 'very strong' with risk-adjusted capitalization at the 'strongest' level.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance has disclosed its schedule for multiple investor interactions throughout March 2026. The schedule includes a virtual conference with Nirmal Bang on March 5 and an in-person conference in Seoul on March 9. A final group meeting is set for March 19 in Mumbai to engage with institutional investors. The company confirmed that no unpublished price sensitive information will be shared during these sessions.
- Virtual conference with Nirmal Bang Institutional Equities scheduled for March 5, 2026.
- In-person participation in the ICICI Securities Annual Investor Conference in Seoul on March 9, 2026.
- Group meeting with analysts and investors scheduled for March 19, 2026, in Mumbai.
- The company stated that no unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) will be shared during these meets.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited has provided an update regarding an investor meeting held on February 16, 2026. The meeting, which was originally scheduled as a group session, was instead conducted as a one-on-one meeting with a single entity representative. This disclosure follows an earlier intimation made by the company on February 11, 2026. The update is a procedural filing in compliance with SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements.
- Meeting held on February 16, 2026, transitioned from a group format to a one-on-one session.
- The disclosure follows the previous regulatory intimation dated February 11, 2026.
- The meeting was conducted in person as per the updated schedule.
- Filing made under Regulation 30 and 46(2) of SEBI LODR Regulations.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited has announced the allotment of 52,830 equity shares of face value ₹10 each on February 12, 2026. The allotment consists of 51,153 shares under the 2005 ESOP scheme and 1,677 shares under the 2023 ESUS scheme. A specific allotment of 5,000 shares was made to a Whole-time Director of the company. These shares will rank pari-passu with existing equity shares, resulting in a marginal increase in the total paid-up capital.
- Total allotment of 52,830 equity shares of ₹10 each on February 12, 2026
- 51,153 shares issued under the ICICI Lombard Employees Stock Option Scheme-2005
- 1,677 shares issued under the ICICI Lombard - Employees Stock Unit Scheme-2023
- 5,000 shares allotted to the Whole-time Director of the Company
- New shares rank pari-passu with existing equity shares in all respects
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited has announced its schedule for analyst and institutional investor meetings for February 2026. The company will participate in three distinct sessions, including a group in-person meeting on February 16 and a virtual group meeting on February 19. Additionally, the management will attend the Goldman Sachs 2026 Asia Financials Corporate Day on February 27. These interactions are part of the company's regular investor relations activities to engage with the financial community.
- Three separate investor/analyst interactions scheduled for the month of February 2026
- Participation in the Goldman Sachs 2026 Asia Financials Corporate Day on February 27 via virtual mode
- Includes a group in-person meeting in Mumbai on February 16 and a virtual group meeting on February 19
- Company explicitly stated that no unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) will be shared during these meetings
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited has allotted 38,044 equity shares of ₹10 each on February 3, 2026. The allotment includes 37,669 shares under the 2005 Employees Stock Option Scheme and 375 shares under the 2023 Employees Stock Unit Scheme. These shares will rank pari-passu with the existing equity shares of the company. This is a routine corporate action resulting from the exercise of stock options by employees.
- Total allotment of 38,044 equity shares with a face value of ₹10 each.
- 37,669 shares issued under the ICICI Lombard Employees Stock Option Scheme - 2005.
- 375 shares issued under the ICICI Lombard - Employees Stock Unit Scheme – 2023.
- Allotment approved by a Whole-time Director under authority delegated by the Board on July 18, 2023.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance has announced its schedule for analyst and institutional investor meetings for the month of February 2026. The company will participate in six major conferences, including one international event in Singapore and five domestic events in Mumbai. Key participants include major financial institutions such as Axis Capital, Nuvama, Kotak, and IIFL. The company has confirmed that no unpublished price sensitive information will be shared during these interactions.
- Total of 6 investor conferences scheduled throughout February 2026.
- International engagement at the ICICI Securities 21st Annual Investor Conference in Singapore on Feb 3.
- Domestic participation in high-profile events like the 17th Kotak 'Chasing Growth' and IIFL Global Investors' Conference on Feb 26.
- All scheduled meetings are currently planned as in-person interactions.
- Management confirms compliance with SEBI regulations regarding non-disclosure of price-sensitive information.
ICICI Lombard has completed its internal inquiry into the accidental disclosure of draft financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The inquiry followed an incident on January 10, 2026, where a designated person inadvertently posted sensitive financial data on their WhatsApp status. The Board and Audit Committee reviewed the findings on January 23, 2026, concluding that the leak was unintentional with no malafide intent. The company has confirmed that appropriate disciplinary action has been taken against the individual involved in accordance with internal policies.
- Internal inquiry concluded regarding the leak of draft financial results for the quarter and nine-months ended December 31, 2025.
- The incident involved an inadvertent upload of data to a WhatsApp status by a Designated Person on January 10, 2026.
- Board and Audit Committee met on January 23, 2026, to review the outcome of the internal investigation.
- Investigation established no malafide intent behind the disclosure, classifying it as an accidental lapse.
- Company has initiated appropriate action against the concerned person as per internal compliance policies.
ICICI Lombard has secured an ad-interim stay from the Bombay High Court against a massive GST demand of ₹1,728.86 crore. The demand, which includes an additional penalty of ₹172.89 crore, relates to industry-wide tax disputes over co-insurance and re-insurance commissions for the period 2017-2022. This stay prevents immediate enforcement of the tax demand, providing significant temporary relief to the company. Investors should note that while this is a positive legal step, the final resolution of this industry-wide matter is still pending.
- Bombay High Court granted an ad-interim stay on a GST demand of ₹17,288.61 million (₹1,728.86 crore).
- The order also stayed a penalty of ₹1,728.86 million (₹172.89 crore) and associated interest.
- The dispute covers the period from July 2017 to March 2022 and involves industry-wide taxability issues.
- The company maintains that there is no immediate financial impact following the court's interim order.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited has announced the allotment of 22,656 equity shares on January 22, 2026. The allotment consists of 22,379 shares under the 2005 ESOP scheme and 277 shares under the 2023 Employee Stock Unit Scheme. These shares have a face value of ₹10 each and will rank pari-passu with the existing equity shares. This is a routine administrative procedure following the exercise of options by employees.
- Total allotment of 22,656 equity shares of ₹10 each.
- 22,379 shares issued under the ICICI Lombard Employees Stock Option Scheme - 2005.
- 277 shares issued under the ICICI Lombard - Employees Stock Unit Scheme - 2023.
- The allotment was approved by a Whole-time Director under delegated authority from the Board.
- Newly allotted shares rank pari-passu with existing equity shares in all respects.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Gross Direct Premium Income (GDPI) grew 8.3% to INR 26,833 Cr in FY2025 from INR 24,776 Cr in FY2024. Segment mix in FY2025: Motor (40.0%), Health, Travel & Personal Accident (28.6%), and Fire (11.8%). H1 FY2026 growth: Fire segment grew 15.3% YoY, Engineering grew 12.3%, while Marine Cargo and Liability de-grew by 5.4% and 1.7% respectively.
Profitability Margins
Profit After Tax (PAT) grew 30.7% to INR 2,508 Cr in FY2025 from INR 1,919 Cr in FY2024. Return on Equity (RoE) improved to 17.5% in FY2025 from 16.0% in FY2024. Combined ratio improved to 102.8% in FY2025 from 103.3% in FY2024, indicating better underwriting efficiency.
EBITDA Margin
Core profitability is measured by the Combined Ratio, which stood at 102.8% in FY2025, a 50 bps improvement YoY. This ratio is significantly better than the industry average, which was over 12 percentage points higher in Q1 FY2026.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Issuer Rating reaffirmed at [ICRA]AAA (Stable). The company has no outstanding sub-debt as of March 31, 2025, and maintains a strong solvency ratio of 2.69x, well above the regulatory requirement of 1.50x.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Not applicable for insurance services. Primary cost drivers are Net Claims Paid (INR 12,487 Cr maximum in recent years) and distribution commissions.
Key Suppliers
Key distribution partners include ICICI Bank (Promoter) and various brokers who contributed 51.9% of GDPI in FY2025.
Capacity Expansion
Current infrastructure includes 316 branches and 16,034 employees as of June 30, 2024. The company leverages ICICI Group's 6,983 branches and 16,285 ATMs for distribution.
Raw Material Costs
Claims and commissions are the primary operational costs. The company reported underwriting losses but offset them with investment income of INR 25.38 billion in H1 FY2026, up 12.7% YoY.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Underwriting efficiency is reflected in a Combined Ratio of 102.8% in FY2025, which is superior to the industry average, driven by prudent risk selection.
Logistics & Distribution
Distribution is diversified: Brokers (51.9%), Direct (17.4%), and Bancassurance (7.0%) in FY2025.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
17.80%
Growth Strategy
Growth is driven by a multi-channel distribution strategy across agency, broking, and bancassurance. The company is focusing on 'preferred lines' like Fire, which grew 27.3% in Q2 FY2026, and Engineering (12.3% growth in H1 FY2026) while maintaining pricing discipline despite high competition.
Products & Services
Insurance policies covering Motor, Health, Travel, Personal Accident, Fire, Engineering, Marine Cargo, Liability, and Crop/Weather.
Brand Portfolio
ICICI Lombard.
Market Expansion
Expansion is targeted through wider distribution in agency and bancassurance channels, particularly leveraging the ICICI Bank network.
Market Share & Ranking
Largest private general insurer in India with a 9.0% market share in FY2025, up from 8.9% in FY2024.
Strategic Alliances
Promoted by ICICI Bank Limited, which holds a 51.60% equity stake as of March 31, 2025.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The general insurance industry grew 7.3% in H1 FY2026. There is a notable shift toward Health and Personal Accident segments, which now account for 28.6% of ICICIGI's mix compared to 21.6% in FY2021.
Competitive Landscape
Faces high competition in commercial lines and motor segments from both public and private insurers.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on the 'ICICI' brand name, parentage support from ICICI Bank, and scale as the largest private player. These advantages are sustainable due to the high capital requirements and regulatory barriers in the insurance sector.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Sensitive to interest rate changes as investment income (INR 2,538 Cr in H1 FY2026) is a major contributor to RoE.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing demand for health and travel insurance products, with the segment's share of GDPI rising to 28.6% in FY2025.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Regulated by IRDAI; must maintain a minimum solvency ratio of 1.50x (ICICIGI is at 2.69x). Health products are accounted for on a 1/n basis as mandated by IRDAI.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Reserving risk in long-tail business segments (Motor-TP) and potential data privacy breaches which could lead to regulatory penalties.
Third Party Dependencies
51.9% of GDPI is sourced through brokers, indicating high dependency on external distribution partners.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Risk of mishandling sensitive customer data and privacy breaches, though no material lapses have been reported.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Strong credit quality of investments: 33.2% of the INR 53,508 Cr investment book is in Central/State government securities as of March 31, 2025.