Life Insurance: Key Trends in New Business Premium (Nov 2025)


The Indian life insurance sector is showing strong vitality, driven by significant annual growth and high-performing private players.

Top 10 Life Insurers by New Business Premium (YOY)

  • A strong  + 23 % surge in New Business Premium (NBP) was recorded for November 2025 among the top 10 insurers.
  • The total premium for the top 10 insurers was ₹ 29,191.41 Crore in November 2025, compared to ₹ 23,710.34 Crore in November 2024.
  • Aditya Birla Sun Life showed the strongest performance with a + 111% increase, followed by Bajaj Life (65%) and SBI Life (34%).

Top 10 Life Insurers by New Business Premium (MOM)


Here we have compared the new business premium (NBP) data of the top 10 life insurers on a month on month (MOM) basis, specifically between November 2025 and October 2025.

  • Top 10 life insurers total New Business Premium (NBP) saw a month-on-month contraction, falling from ₹34,006.94 Crore in October 2025 to ₹31,119.64 Crore in November 2025.
  • LIC premium decreased by -18% to ₹15,869.71 Crore, followed by HDFC Life (-12%), Aditya Birla Sun Life (-5%), and Bajaj Life (-4%).

Top 10 Life Insurers by New Business Premium (YTD)


Here we have compared the New Business Premium (NBP) data of the top 10 life insurers on a year till date (YTD) basis, specifically between up to November 2025 and up to November 2024.


ICICI Prudential Life’s premium declined by 3% to ₹13,145.0 Crore. Meanwhile, Star Union Dai-ichi Life premium surged by 21% followed by SBI Life 19%, Max Life 18% and Bajaj Life 15%.

New Business Performance of All Life Insurers

Here we have compared New business premium collected from April, 25 till Nov, 25 Vs April, 24 till Nov, 24

  • Total Premium collected in November 2025 has surged by 23% to 31,119.64 Crore, 
  • Total Premium collected up to November 2025 has surged by 10% to  2,68,794.76 Crore


Overall, the long-term trend appears steady and looks strong. What are your thoughts on this growth? I will await your feedback in the comment box.

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