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    List of Insurance Companies (Life & General) in India in 2025

    insurance companies approved by IRDAI

    Insurance policies can come to your aid and deliver financial assistance when the need arises. Emergencies can occur at any time, whether medical or otherwise, which is the precise time when such insurance plans come into effect.

    However, before you can learn more about insurance in general, you should be able to categorise them based on type.

    Broadly, you can divide insurance policies into two types, namely life and general insurance. While life insurance policies indicate just one policy, general insurance can be divided further into subcategories.

    For any policyholder, distinguishing between life and general insurance plans is integral.

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    What is Life Insurance?

    Life insurance is a contract between the insurance policyholder and the insurer. The insurer agrees to payment of a sum on the death of the person insured or after a defined period in return for the premium paid during his old age by the policyholder. 

    Life insurance companies help protect your loved ones' future by offering a death benefit in case of unexpected events. Such policies also offer maturity benefits upon completion of the term the scheme has been availed.

    Types of Life Insurance

    The types of life insurance policies available in India are given in the following table:

    S No Types of Life Insurance Meaning
    1 Term Insurance It refers to the life insurance category that can provide life coverage in the case of death. You have to pay premiums for a specific duration, and in the case of any unfortunate incident, the nominee will get the insured money.
    2 ULIP (Unit Linked Insurance Plans) Unit Linked Insurance Plans, or ULIPs, provide insurance coverage and investment benefits. Your premium is divided between insurance and investments in debt and equity.
    3 Endowment Plans An endowment plan is a life insurance plan that provides life cover from death or maturity benefits at the expiry of the policy.
    4 Child Insurance Plans In these plans, life insurance is combined with savings. Parents need to pay premiums that accumulate into a maturity benefit for their child's education.
    5 Whole Life Insurance Whole Life Insurance protects the insured person financially for up to 99 years. People buy this life insurance category to provide life coverage to their nominee or family in case of death before reaching the age of 99.
    6 Money Back Policy Money Back Policy is an integrated insurance-cum-investment product that helps generate income annually throughout the policy tenure.
    7 Retirement Plans Retirement plans are more financially designed instruments to build a corpus for your needs at retirement.
    8 Pension Plans Pension plans are generally life insurance, where one receives a certain amount of money at regular intervals during retirement.

    What is General Insurance?

    A general insurance policy is a contract between a policyholder and an insurer that protects valuable assets from unwanted perils like fire, theft, burglary, etc. The insurance plan is bought by individuals and businesses to protect them against sudden financial losses because of various unforeseen events agendas like ill health, accidents, damage, etc. 

    With the help of financial recompense and assistance at times of disaster, general insurance reduces the impact of unforeseen events, ensuring peace of mind and stability to policyholders and businesses.

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    Types of General Insurance

    In the following table, we have mentioned the types of general insurance policies available in the market:

    SNo. Types of General Insurance Meaning
    1.    Health Insurance This policy protects an individual's finances from a financial crisis in case they fall ill or get injured. It covers all the outlays incurred towards hospitalisation, medical tests, surgeries, etc.
    2.    Motor Insurance Motor insurance policy is like health insurance policy for your vehicle. It provides financial coverage for accidents, theft, damage, fire, or natural disasters. This insurance policy is divided into two categories: car insurance policy and bike insurance policy
    3.    Travel Insurance Travel insurance policies could give protection by way of varied risks, including but not limited to medical emergencies, loss of baggage, trip cancellation, and even travel delays.
    4.    Property Insurance This policy covers the risk of financial damage or loss of property. It protects residential and business property against risks such as fire, burglary, natural catastrophes, vandalism, etc.
    5.    Pet Insurance Pet insurance reimburses the value spent by a veterinarian in keeping the pets healthy. This policy removes the financial strain a pet owner is subjected to in treating their beloved pets.

    List of Life Insurance Companies in India

    Find the list of life insurance companies in India below

    Company Name IRDA Registration Number Founding Year Headquarter Location
    Life Insurance Corporation of India 512 1956 Mumbai
    Max Life Insurance Co. Ltd. 104 2000 New Delhi
    HDFC Life Insurance Co. Ltd 101 2000 Mumbai
    ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd. 105 2000 Mumbai
    Aditya Birla SunLife Insurance Co. Ltd. 109 2000 Mumbai
    Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Co. Ltd. 107 2001 Mumbai
    Pramerica Life Insurance Co. Ltd. 140 2008 Gurugram
    TATA AIA Life Insurance Co. Ltd. 110 2000 Mumbai
    Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co. Ltd. 113 2001 Pune
    SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd. 111 2001 Mumbai
    Exide Life Insurance Co. Ltd 114 2001 Bengaluru
    Reliance Nippon Life Insurance Company 121 2001 Mumbai
    Sahara India Life Insurance Co. Ltd. 127 2000 Kanpur
    Aviva Life Insurance Company India Ltd. 122 2002 Gurugram
    PNB MetLife India Insurance Co. Ltd 117 2001 Mumbai
    Bharti AXA Life Insurance Company Ltd 130 2005 Mumbai
    IDBI Federal Life Insurance Company Limited 135 2008 Mumbai
    Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Limited 133 2006 Mumbai
    Shriram Life Insurance Co. Ltd. 137 2005 Hyderabad
    Aegon Life Insurance Company Limited 138 2008 Mumbai
    Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance Company Limited 136 2007 Gurugram
    Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance Company Limited 147 2009 Mumbai
    Star Union Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Co. Ltd. 142 2007 Mumbai
    IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Ltd. 143 2009 Mumbai

    List of General Insurance Companies in India

    Find the list of general insurance companies in India below.

    Company Name IRDA Registration Number Founding Year Headquarter Location
    National Insurance Co. Ltd. 58 1906 Kolkata
    Go Digit General Insurance Ltd. 158 2016 Bengaluru
    Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd. 113 2001 Pune
    Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd. 123 2001 Chennai
    Bharti AXA General Insurance Co. Ltd. 139 2008 Mumbai
    HDFC ERGO General Insurance Co. Ltd. 146 2002 Mumbai
    Future Generali India Insurance Co. Ltd. 133 2007 Mumbai
    The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. 190 1919 Mumbai
    Iffco Tokio General Insurance Co. Ltd. 106 2000 Gurugram
    Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. 103 2000 Mumbai
    Royal Sundaram General Insurance Co. Ltd. 102 2001 Chennai
    The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. 556 1947 New Delhi
    Tata AIG General Insurance Co. Ltd. 108 2001 Mumbai
    SBI General Insurance Co. Ltd. 144 2009 Mumbai
    Acko General Insurance Ltd. 157 2016 Mumbai
    Navi General Insurance Ltd. 155 2016 Mumbai
    Zuno General Insurance Ltd. (formerly known as Edelweiss General Insurance) 159 2016 Mumbai
    ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. 115 2001 Mumbai
    Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Co. Ltd. 152 2015 Mumbai
    Liberty General Insurance Ltd. 150 2013 Mumbai
    Magma HDI General Insurance Co. Ltd. 149 2009 Kolkata
    Raheja QBE General Insurance Co. Ltd. 141 2007 Mumbai
    Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd. 137 2006 Jaipur
    United India Insurance Co. Ltd. 545 1938 Chennai
    Universal Sompo General Insurance Co. Ltd. 134 2007 Mumbai
    Agriculture Insurance Company of India Ltd. 126 2002 New Delhi
    Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co. Ltd. 109 2015 Mumbai
    Manipal Cigna Health Insurance Company Limited 151 2012 Mumbai
    ECGC Ltd. 124 1957 Mumbai
    Max Bupa Health Insurance Co. Ltd 145 2008 New Delhi
    Care Health Insurance Ltd 148 2012 Gurgaon
    Star Health & Allied Insurance Co. Ltd. 129 2006 Chennai

    Difference Between Life Insurance and General Insurance

    Factors

    Life Insurance

    General Insurance

    Definition

    Covers an individual’s life for a certain sum of money. Upon death of the insured, this money is paid out to next of kin.

    All insurance plans, which cannot be classified as life insurance, is known as general insurance policies.

    Investment or Insurance

    Life insurance is a form of investment.

    General insurance policies act as a contract of indemnity.

    Contract Tenure

    Long term

    Short term

    Insurance Claim

    The sum insured is disbursed as death benefit or upon the maturity of life insurance policy.

    Financial reimbursement for unexpected loss or damage of the insured object or person.

    Policy Value

    A policyholder decides the value of life insurance policy, which is reflected on the policy premiums.

    General insurance claims or reimbursement amount on the loss amount suffered by the policyholder.

    Insurance Holder

    The policyholder must be present when the life insurance contract is being drawn out.

    The policyholder must be present during the creation and enforcement of the contract.

    Premium

    Premium for life insurance plans are payable throughout the year.

    General insurance premiums are cleared at once through lump-sum payments.

    Things to Consider When Choosing a General Insurance Company

    Here are five essential things to remember while choosing a general insurance company:

    1. Policy Options: Look for a company that will provide you with a number of policies that best fit your requirements, be it health, home, travel, or vehicle insurance. The policy should cover most of the probable risks.
    2. Claim Settlement Process: Observe how the company has worked so far regarding efficiency and transparency in settling its claims. Fast and hassle-free processing of claims is extremely important in times of emergency.
    3. Customer Service: Choose an insurance company known for good service and reputation with which they can provide instant solutions to your queries through various communication channels. 
    4. Financial Stability: Check the insurance company's financial strength to ensure they can stick to their commitments, even in challenging circumstances.
    5. Premiums and Discounts: Compare premiums offered by different insurers to cover similar risks. Also, check for discounts that are applicable due to no-claim bonuses, bundle policies, etc.

    Things to Consider When Choosing a Life Insurance Company

    Here are the five essential pointers that you must keep in mind while choosing a life insurance policy:

    1. Policy Options: Look for a firm that provides term plans, whole life insurance, and investment-linked plans to help you achieve your financial goals and be able to provide for the needs of your family.
    2. Settlement Ratio: Check how many claims the firm has settled in the past. The higher the ratio, the better the chances that the sum assured will be given without hassle to the nominees.
    3. Riders: Check for any additional riders or benefits that your policies could extend, majorly in critical illness coverage and accidental death benefits, which will enhance one's coverage based on needs.
    4. Premium Flexibility: Check if the insurance company provides flexible premium payment plans that suit your budget and future goals.
    5. Customer Reviews and Reputation: Get an idea about customer satisfaction levels from the reviews and testimonials of the company's reputation. 

    In a nutshell, choosing the top insurance companies in India depends on factors like reputation, products, customer service, and claim settlement. Whether you need life insurance for financial security or general insurance for property protection, making smart decisions is essential. 

    By evaluating these key factors, individuals and businesses can select insurance providers that meet their needs and expectations effectively. People also need to check the features of an insurance policy instead of deciding based on the premium rate alone.

    FAQs about List of Insurance Companies in India

    What is the primary difference between life and general insurance?

    Life insurance policies cover the insured individual’s life against a substantial sum of funds for a fixed tenure. If the insured dies during this period, his/her family members are liable to receive this coverage amount from the life insurer as death benefit. However, death benefit clauses are not present in general insurance plans. 

    Life insurance policies cover the insured individual’s life against a substantial sum of funds for a fixed tenure. If the insured dies during this period, his/her family members are liable to receive this coverage amount from the life insurer as death benefit. However, death benefit clauses are not present in general insurance plans. 

    What are the benefits of a life insurance policy apart from death benefit?

    You should think of life insurance plans as a form of investment. You pay a sum of money as premium throughout the policy tenure. If the insured outlives this tenure, insurance companies offer a substantial return, based on the amount of premiums you serviced for the policy. Nevertheless, after expiry, the insured’s family member cannot claim death benefit.

    You should think of life insurance plans as a form of investment. You pay a sum of money as premium throughout the policy tenure.

    If the insured outlives this tenure, insurance companies offer a substantial return, based on the amount of premiums you serviced for the policy. Nevertheless, after expiry, the insured’s family member cannot claim death benefit.

    How is the claim value determined in case of general insurance policies?

    In case of general insurance plans, the claim amount is determined by the extent of damage or the amount of loss suffered by the policyholder. For instance, in case of a car insurance claim, the insurer will check the extent of damage and assess the cost of initiating repairs. Based on this assessment, the insurance company offers monetary compensation. However, in the case of life insurance policies, the payout or claim amount remains the same irrespective of other factors.

    In case of general insurance plans, the claim amount is determined by the extent of damage or the amount of loss suffered by the policyholder.

    For instance, in case of a car insurance claim, the insurer will check the extent of damage and assess the cost of initiating repairs. Based on this assessment, the insurance company offers monetary compensation.

    However, in the case of life insurance policies, the payout or claim amount remains the same irrespective of other factors.

    What is the difference in tenure ranges between general and life insurance policies?

    Life insurance plans are long-term contracts, which can range up to 30-40 years in some cases. Therefore, middle-aged individuals opting for such policies can look to secure financial backing for family members in the event of their demise. General insurance policies have a shorter term, generally between one year and three years. Policyholders can choose to renew coverage before their existing protection lapses. Failure to renew these plans will lead to suspension of all policy benefits after the end of a particular tenure.

    Life insurance plans are long-term contracts, which can range up to 30-40 years in some cases. Therefore, middle-aged individuals opting for such policies can look to secure financial backing for family members in the event of their demise.

    General insurance policies have a shorter term, generally between one year and three years. Policyholders can choose to renew coverage before their existing protection lapses.

    Failure to renew these plans will lead to suspension of all policy benefits after the end of a particular tenure.

    How many insurance companies are listed in India?

    There are around 57 insurance companies listed in India, life and general insurance companies.

    There are around 57 insurance companies listed in India, life and general insurance companies.

    How many life insurance companies are there in India in 2024?

    In 2024, there are approximately 24 life insurance companies active in India and engaged in many life insurance products for customers.

    In 2024, there are approximately 24 life insurance companies active in India and engaged in many life insurance products for customers.

    How many General insurance companies are in India?

    There are 34 general insurance companies in the country that insure non-life assets such as health, motor vehicles, property, and travel.

    There are 34 general insurance companies in the country that insure non-life assets such as health, motor vehicles, property, and travel.

    How many insurance companies are registered with IRDAI?

    Any insurance company operating in the country should mandatorily get itself registered with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India in order to sell any insurance product.

    Any insurance company operating in the country should mandatorily get itself registered with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India in order to sell any insurance product.

    How to choose the right insurer?

    To choose the right insurance company providing the right coverage, you need to consider certain variables such as the insurer's reputation, credibility of claims settlement, product offerings, quality of customer service, and strength in money matters.

    To choose the right insurance company providing the right coverage, you need to consider certain variables such as the insurer's reputation, credibility of claims settlement, product offerings, quality of customer service, and strength in money matters.

    What is general insurance in India?

    General insurance in India is an insurance policy that covers assets and liabilities other than life insurance. It encompasses Hava policies such as health insurance, motor insurance, home insurance, travel insurance, and a plethora of commercial insurance products.

    General insurance in India is an insurance policy that covers assets and liabilities other than life insurance. It encompasses Hava policies such as health insurance, motor insurance, home insurance, travel insurance, and a plethora of commercial insurance products.

    How does insurance help with taxes?

    Insurance helps in taxes by providing deductions on the premiums paid against them. Premiums paid for life insurance policies are eligible for capital deductions under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act and health insurance premiums under Section 80D.

    Insurance helps in taxes by providing deductions on the premiums paid against them. Premiums paid for life insurance policies are eligible for capital deductions under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act and health insurance premiums under Section 80D.

    Is general insurance taxable?

    In most cases, premiums paid towards any general insurance are not taxable. On the other hand, the benefits that a policyholder draws from some particular categories of policies, such as health insurance or even compensation on motor insurance, are related to tax implications in specific circumstances.

    In most cases, premiums paid towards any general insurance are not taxable. On the other hand, the benefits that a policyholder draws from some particular categories of policies, such as health insurance or even compensation on motor insurance, are related to tax implications in specific circumstances.

    What comes under general insurance?

    General insurance has huge coverage of policies that encapsulate assets and liabilities other than life insurance. Ranging from health insurance to motor insurance, travel insurance, and home insurance. It also includes commercial insurance, such as marine and fire insurance.

    General insurance has huge coverage of policies that encapsulate assets and liabilities other than life insurance. Ranging from health insurance to motor insurance, travel insurance, and home insurance. It also includes commercial insurance, such as marine and fire insurance.

    What are the life insurance companies in India?

    The principal business of life insurance companies in India is financial protection products and investment solutions. These are always aligned according to every individual's changing life stages and different needs. Their policies include term insurance, whole life, endowment plans, ULIPs, and pension plans.

    The principal business of life insurance companies in India is financial protection products and investment solutions. These are always aligned according to every individual's changing life stages and different needs. Their policies include term insurance, whole life, endowment plans, ULIPs, and pension plans.

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