The overall market size includes business accepted by Indian reinsurers, Foreign Reinsurers’ Branches (FRBs), reinsurers from outside India, IFSC Insurance Offices (IIOs), as well as premiums ceded by direct insurers.
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Moneycontrol31-12-2025, 14:20

India's Reinsurance Market Soars 11% to Rs 1.12 Lakh Crore in FY25

  • India's reinsurance market grew 11% to Rs 1.12 lakh crore in FY25, up from Rs 1.00859 crore in FY24, as per IRDAI.
  • The overall market includes business from Indian reinsurers, Foreign Reinsurers’ Branches (FRBs), outside reinsurers, IFSC Insurance Offices (IIOs), and ceded premiums.
  • Public sector reinsurer GIC Re maintained leadership with 52.43% of domestic reinsurance business; FRBs covered 47.57%.
  • Jio Insurance Broking and global major Alliance formed the largest reinsurance deal in India for FY25.
  • Growth is driven by increased primary insurance penetration, risk mitigation awareness, and insurers strengthening balance sheets.

Why It Matters: India's reinsurance market saw significant 11% growth in FY25, driven by increased penetration and strategic deals.

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