ICICI Prudential Life Insurance new business premiums rise 13.9% in May
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance disclosed new business premiums of ₹16.03 billion for May 2026, a 13.9% year-over-year increase, driving a two-month FY2027 total of ₹28.99 billion. APE rose 7.3% to ₹7.22 billion, though Retail APE declined 1.2%. For FY2026, the insurer reported an APE of ₹106.41 billion and new business premiums of ₹248.10 billion.

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ICICI Prudential Life Insurance reported new business premiums of ₹16.03 billion in May 2026, marking a year-over-year increase of 13.9%. This performance contributed to a two-month total of ₹28.99 billion for the financial year 2027, reflecting an 18.8% growth compared to the same period last year. The data was disclosed to the stock exchanges on June 9, 2026, under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Premium Growth Metrics
The insurer demonstrated varied growth across different premium categories for May 2026. While new business premiums saw a double-digit rise, the Annualized Premium Equivalent (APE) grew by 7.3% to ₹7.22 billion. However, Retail APE declined by 1.2% year-over-year to ₹5.58 billion.
The following table summarizes the key performance indicators for May 2026 and the cumulative two-month period:
| Metric (₹ billion) | May 2026 | Y-o-Y Growth | 2M-FY2027 | Y-o-Y Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWRP | 4.94 | 6.2% | 9.15 | 13.9% |
| APE | 7.22 | 7.3% | 13.40 | 14.5% |
| Retail APE | 5.58 | (1.2%) | 10.18 | 8.4% |
| NB Premium | 16.03 | 13.9% | 28.99 | 18.8% |
| NB Sum Assured | 1,666.50 | 70.1% | 3,443.33 | 27.2% |
Annual Performance Context
For the full financial year 2026, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance reported an APE of ₹106.41 billion, a slight increase of 2.2% compared to the previous year. New business premiums for FY2026 reached ₹248.10 billion, growing by 9.9%. The renewal premium (RWRP) for the year stood at ₹82.06 billion, a marginal decrease of 1.2% year-over-year.
Historical Stock Returns for ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.89% | -3.45% | -17.88% | -25.30% | -26.94% | -18.45% |
What factors are driving the significant 70.1% surge in New Business Sum Assured despite slower growth in Retail APE?
Will the decline in Retail APE during May 2026 reverse in the coming months as the company adjusts its product mix?
How might the robust start to FY2027 influence ICICI Prudential's strategic outlook for the remainder of the financial year?
























