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Health insurance share jumps to 40 8 percent of India non life industry in FY26

Economy
Published on 9 May 2026
Health insurance share jumps to 40 8 percent of India non life industry in FY26

The segment grew far faster than the industry overall

In FY26, health insurance cemented its spot as the biggest segment in India’s non-life insurance market. Its share rose to 40.8% from 38.6% a year earlier, while the segment expanded 15.4% to around Rs 1.4 lakh crore. Overall non-life premium growth was 9.3%, lifting gross direct premium income to nearly Rs 3.4 lakh crore.

  • Health insurance’s share climbed to 40.8% in FY26
  • Segment grew 15.4% to about Rs 1.4 lakh crore
  • Overall non-life industry grew 9.3% in FY26
  • Total gross direct premium income neared Rs 3.4 lakh crore
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This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on The Economic TimesThe Economic Times

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