Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Equity Bottom-Up

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company / Equity Bottom-Up

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Context: This article provides an update on a previously identified pair trading opportunity between <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/icici-lombard-general-insura" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25882:1" rel="noopener">ICICI Lombard (ICICIGI IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sbi-life-insurance-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25899:1" rel="noopener">SBI Life (SBILIFE IN)</a>, based on statistical mean reversion analysis.</li>
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Key Insights: The trade has now reached its exit signal as the price ratio reverted to its one-standard deviation band, yielding a +9% return.</li>
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Why Read It: For investors interested in quantitative trading strategies, this article demonstrates how statistical arbitrage can generate short-term alpha and highlights actionable similar opportunities in the current market.</li>
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Context: This article provides an update on a previously identified pair trading opportunity between ICICI Lombard (ICICIGI IN) and SBI Life (SBILIFE IN), based on statistical mean reversion analysis.

Key Insights: The trade has now reached its exit signal as the price ratio reverted to its one-standard deviation band, yielding a +9% return.

Why Read It: For investors interested in quantitative trading strategies, this article demonstrates how statistical arbitrage can generate short-term alpha and highlights actionable similar opportunities in the current market.


ICICI Lombard (ICICIGI IN) Vs. SBI Life (SBILIFE IN): Mean Reversion Delivers Gains, Trade Exit

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<li>The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/icici-lombard-general-insura" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25882:1" rel="noopener">ICICI Lombard (ICICIGI IN)</a> vs. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sbi-life-insurance-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25899:1" rel="noopener">SBI Life (SBILIFE IN)</a> Price-Ratio has deviated more than two standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value opportunity.</li>
<li>The relative value opportunity can be implemented through stocks, derivatives, or as relative over-/underweights in a long only context.</li>
<li>This Insight discusses trade setup, statistical properties, factor exposure, and risk management strategies.</li>
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The ICICI Lombard (ICICIGI IN) vs. SBI Life (SBILIFE IN) Price-Ratio has deviated more than two standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value opportunity.
The relative value opportunity can be implemented through stocks, derivatives, or as relative over-/underweights in a long only context.
This Insight discusses trade setup, statistical properties, factor exposure, and risk management strategies.


ICICI Lombard (ICICIGI IN) Vs. SBI Life (SBILIFE IN): A Statistical Pair Trade Opportunity

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited

Motilal Oswal

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited is an Indian diversified financial services firm offering a range of financial products and services. 

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<ul><li>ICICIGI’s gross domestic premium income (GDPI) was flat YoY in 3QFY25 at INR65b (in line), impacted by 1/n regulation implementation for longterm products.</li><li>Sans the impact of the regulation, GDPI would have grown 4.8% YoY.</li><li>NEP grew 17% YoY to INR51b (in line).</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

ICICIGI’s gross domestic premium income (GDPI) was flat YoY in 3QFY25 at INR65b (in line), impacted by 1/n regulation implementation for longterm products.Sans the impact of the regulation, GDPI would have grown 4.8% YoY.NEP grew 17% YoY to INR51b (in line).Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

ICICI Lombard - Strong Beat in Profitability, Premium Growth in Line

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Emkay Global Financial Services Limited

Emkay

Emkay Global Financial Services Limited

Emkay Global Financial Services Ltd. is a leader in the financial services sector, actively creating wealth for our clients for over two decades. 

Content available is external broker reports authored by a third party outside the Smartkarma network and has been aggregated by an online aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed by Smartkarma in this format for user's convenience and general informational purposes only. Content does not constitute investment or financial advice and Smartkarma makes no representation or warranty regarding its accuracy or contents. Original third party author retains all copyright and other proprietary rights in the content. Access or use of third party links not controlled by Smartkarma are at the user's own risk.

<ul><li>ICICIGI reported a strong performance for Q3FY25, wherein GWP at Rs64.7bn (+0.6% YoY), impacted by the 1/n regulation, came in 0.9% lower than our estimate; however, combined ratio at 102.7% was significantly lower than our estimate of 103.9%, driving PAT of Rs7.2bn (+68% YoY) and beating our estimate by 12.4%.</li><li>While quarterly PAT was impacted positively on account of implementation of the 1/n regulation, improvement in the combined ratio was largely driven by significant improvement in the claims ratio, aided by favorable reserving experience in the Motor TP segment.</li><li>The management remains cautious in the Commercial and Group Health segments, given pricing pressure and increased competition.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

ICICIGI reported a strong performance for Q3FY25, wherein GWP at Rs64.7bn (+0.6% YoY), impacted by the 1/n regulation, came in 0.9% lower than our estimate; however, combined ratio at 102.7% was significantly lower than our estimate of 103.9%, driving PAT of Rs7.2bn (+68% YoY) and beating our estimate by 12.4%.While quarterly PAT was impacted positively on account of implementation of the 1/n regulation, improvement in the combined ratio was largely driven by significant improvement in the claims ratio, aided by favorable reserving experience in the Motor TP segment.The management remains cautious in the Commercial and Group Health segments, given pricing pressure and increased competition.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.</li>
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Highlights: Currently ten pair trade opportunities across four markets and four sectors persist.</li>
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Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.</li>
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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.

Highlights: Currently ten pair trade opportunities across four markets and four sectors persist.

Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.


Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (17 Nov)

India

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited operates as an insurance company. The Company offers motor, health, travel, rural, business, third party, personal accident, and home insurance, as well as claim settlements and renewals services. ICICI Lombard General Insurance serves customers in India.

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company (ICICIGI IN)

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ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company (ICICIGI IN)

ICICI Lombard (ICICIGI IN) Vs. SBI Life (SBILIFE IN): Mean Reversion Delivers Gains, Trade Exit

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Gaudenz Schneider

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Statistical analysis suggests a trade signal in the price ratio of ICICI Lombard vs. SBI Life, pointing to a potential relative value opportunity...

Gaudenz Schneider

ICICI Lombard - Strong Beat in Profitability, Premium Growth in Line

ICICIGI’s gross domestic premium income (GDPI) was flat YoY in 3QFY25 at INR65b (in line), impacted by 1/n regulation implementation for longterm...

Motilal Oswal

ICICI Lombard - As Good as It Gets

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Emkay

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (17 Nov)

Statistical methodology identifies ten pair trade opportunities across four markets and four sectors, offering unique insights into relative value.

Gaudenz Schneider

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ICICI Lombard (ICICIGI IN) Vs. SBI Life (SBILIFE IN): Mean Reversion Delivers Gains, Trade Exit

Update on the pair trading opportunity between ICICI Lombard and SBI Life shows the trade has reached its exit signal with a profit, highlighting...

Gaudenz Schneider

ICICI Lombard (ICICIGI IN) Vs. SBI Life (SBILIFE IN): A Statistical Pair Trade Opportunity

Statistical analysis ​suggests a trade signal in the price ratio of ICICI Lombard vs. SBI Life, pointing to a potential relative value opportunity...

Gaudenz Schneider

ICICI Lombard - Strong Beat in Profitability, Premium Growth in Line

ICICIGI’s gross domestic premium income (GDPI) was flat YoY in 3QFY25 at INR65b (in line), impacted by 1/n regulation implementation for longterm...

Motilal Oswal

ICICI Lombard - As Good as It Gets

ICICIGI reported a strong performance for Q3FY25, wherein GWP at Rs64.7bn (+0.6% YoY), impacted by the 1/n regulation, came in 0.9% lower than our...

Emkay

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (17 Nov)

​Statistical methodology identifies ten pair trade opportunities across four markets and four sectors, offering unique insights into relative value.

Gaudenz Schneider

Statistical analysis suggests a trade signal in the price ratio of ICICI Lombard vs. SBI Life, pointing to a potential relative value opportunity...

Statistical methodology identifies ten pair trade opportunities across four markets and four sectors, offering unique insights into relative value.