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Raj S, CA, CFA

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<li>We discuss the recent developments and financial performance of Indian Life Insurers note in this Primer</li>
<li>The big news this quarter is that a significant regulatory risk has passed on without any dent. This has turned the outlook on the sector more positive.</li>
<li>Expect a secular low-mid double-digit premium growth for the Neutral on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hdfc-standard-life-insurance" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26004:1" rel="noopener">HDFCLIFE IN</a> Short on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/icici-prudential-life-insurance" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23608:1" rel="noopener">IPRU IN</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/life-insurance-corp-of-india" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28829:1" rel="noopener">LICI IN</a>
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We discuss the recent developments and financial performance of Indian Life Insurers note in this Primer
The big news this quarter is that a significant regulatory risk has passed on without any dent. This has turned the outlook on the sector more positive.
Expect a secular low-mid double-digit premium growth for the Neutral on HDFCLIFE IN Short on IPRU IN and LICI IN



Indian Life Insurance Primer -  April 2024 Update (FY24)

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<ul><li>IndusInd Bank: IndusInd Bank (IIB) reported stable earnings, led by strong loan growth (+20% YoY), stable NIMs and sustained traction in fee income</li><li>Deposit growth (+13% YoY) clocked in on the back of a higher share of retail deposits (LCR at 123%, Q2FY24: 118%)</li><li>However, CASA fell 85bps QoQ to 38.5%, showcasing system-wide pressure on low-cost deposits</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.

IndusInd Bank: IndusInd Bank (IIB) reported stable earnings, led by strong loan growth (+20% YoY), stable NIMs and sustained traction in fee incomeDeposit growth (+13% YoY) clocked in on the back of a higher share of retail deposits (LCR at 123%, Q2FY24: 118%)However, CASA fell 85bps QoQ to 38.5%, showcasing system-wide pressure on low-cost depositsContent 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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<li>IRDAI has released an exposure draft proposing a substantial  reduction in surrender charges on Non-Par Guaranteed Life Insurance Products</li>
<li>The move aims to the remove penalizing surrender charges prevalent on Traditional Savings products with guaranteed RoI; this is the latest of moves aimed to improve policyholder protection</li>
<li>All life insurers are negatively impacted  <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sbi-life-insurance-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25899:1" rel="noopener">SBI Life Insurance Co Ltd (SBILIFE IN)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hdfc-standard-life-insurance" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26004:1" rel="noopener">HDFC Life Insurance (HDFCLIFE IN)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/icici-prudential-life-insurance" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23608:1" rel="noopener">ICICI Prudential Life Insurance (IPRU IN)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/life-insurance-corp-of-india" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28829:1" rel="noopener">Life Insurance of India (LICI IN)</a> <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/icici-prudential-life-insurance" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23608:1" rel="noopener"></a>
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IRDAI has released an exposure draft proposing a substantial  reduction in surrender charges on Non-Par Guaranteed Life Insurance Products
The move aims to the remove penalizing surrender charges prevalent on Traditional Savings products with guaranteed RoI; this is the latest of moves aimed to improve policyholder protection
All life insurers are negatively impacted  SBI Life Insurance Co Ltd (SBILIFE IN)HDFC Life Insurance (HDFCLIFE IN)ICICI Prudential Life Insurance (IPRU IN)Life Insurance of India (LICI IN) 



India Life Insurers: IRDAI Proposes Higher Surrender Values (SBILIFE IN/ HDFCLIFE IN/ IPRU IN/ LICI)

<ul><li>Bajaj Finance: Bajaj Finance (BAF) delivered a strong set of numbers on the back of higher-than-expected growth in AUM (+33% YoY), customer additions (+37% YoY) and new loans booked (+26% YoY)</li><li>NIMs were sequentially softer by 14bps on account of a spike in funding costs, which is likely to further sustain into Q3FY24, reflecting in incremental NIM compression to the tune of 25-30bps</li><li>While our FY24 AUM growth forecast (+28%) is moderately behind management guidance, we believe that NIM compression is likely to be offset by improving operating leverage (Q2FY24: 34%)</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.

Bajaj Finance: Bajaj Finance (BAF) delivered a strong set of numbers on the back of higher-than-expected growth in AUM (+33% YoY), customer additions (+37% YoY) and new loans booked (+26% YoY)NIMs were sequentially softer by 14bps on account of a spike in funding costs, which is likely to further sustain into Q3FY24, reflecting in incremental NIM compression to the tune of 25-30bpsWhile our FY24 AUM growth forecast (+28%) is moderately behind management guidance, we believe that NIM compression is likely to be offset by improving operating leverage (Q2FY24: 34%)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.

HSIE Results Daily: Bajaj Finance, ICICI Prudential Life

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ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd. is a prominent Indian life insurance company, a joint venture between ICICI Bank Limited and Prudential Corporation Holdings Limited. The company offers a diverse range of products including life insurance, health, and retirement solutions, as well as term plans, unit-linked insurance plans (ULIPs), and traditional savings plans. Headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, the company commenced operations in the fiscal year 2001.

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Indian Life Insurance Primer - April 2024 Update (FY24)

India Life Insurance Primer April 2024. Recent developments and financial performance of Indian Life Insurers. Long SBI Life and HDFC Life.

Raj S, CA, CFA

HSIE Results Daily: IndusInd Bank, ICICI Prudential Life

IndusInd Bank: IndusInd Bank (IIB) reported stable earnings, led by strong loan growth (+20% YoY), stable NIMs and sustained traction in fee income

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India Life Insurers: IRDAI Proposes Higher Surrender Values (SBILIFE IN/ HDFCLIFE IN/ IPRU IN/ LICI)

Indian Life Insurance Regulatory update: Proposed removal of penal surrender charges on traditional guaranteed-return savings products; negatively...

Raj S, CA, CFA

HSIE Results Daily: Bajaj Finance, ICICI Prudential Life

Bajaj Finance: Bajaj Finance (BAF) delivered a strong set of numbers on the back of higher-than-expected growth in AUM (+33% YoY), customer...

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HSIE Results Daily: Bajaj Finance, ICICI Prudential Life, L&T Technology Services

Bajaj Finance (BAF) delivered a strong set of numbers on the back of higher-than-expected growth in AUM (+33% YoY), customer additions (+37% YoY)...

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