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Last Updated on October 20, 2023 by BFSLTeam BFSLTeam

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Introduction

One of the country’s leading private sector general insurance companies, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd., offers a comprehensive range of products. The company began as a partnership between ICICI Bank Limited and a Canadian financial holding company, Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited. It was established in 2001 and provides a diversified range of insurance products, including motor, health, personal accident, and liability insurance.

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited announced its financial results for the second quarter of FY2023-24 on October 18th. Here are the important facts and figures you must know.

Additional Read: Q2 Results Dashboard

Key Financial Metrics

Performance Highlights

  • H1 Gross Direct Premium Income (GDPI): ₹ 12,472 Cr
  • Q2 Gross Direct Premium Income (GDPI): ₹ 6,086 Cr
  • H1 Growth: 18.2% YoY
  • Profit Before Tax (PBT): ₹ 1,284 Cr
  • H1 Growth: 19.4%
  • H1 Net Profit (PAT): ₹ 968 Cr
  • H1 Growth: 3% YoY
  • H1 Return on Average Equity (ROAE): 18%

ICICI Lombard’s figures for H1 FY2023-24 and Q2 for the same financial year make for an interesting read. The company reported a 2.25% decline in net profit to ₹ 577.25 Cr during Q2 of FY2023-24. This number was down from ₹ 590.53 Cr, which the company reported during the same period last year. The decrease was chalked up to an increase in overall expenses, which shot up by 11.62% to ₹ 4,452.02 Cr during the quarter under review. This was up from ₹ 3,988.82 Cr during the same quarter the previous year and was ascribed to a rise in commissions and brokerage costs.

However, the Gross Direct Premium Income (GDPI) rose by 17.4% YoY to ₹ 6,086 Cr from ₹ 5,185 Cr, which was higher than the industry growth of 12.5%.

For the quarter under review, the retail health agency vertical grew by 21.7%, and the motor segment increased by 10.9% against the industry’s overall growth of 13.9%.

Another metric that highlights the company’s performance is its Gross Premium Written (GWP), which rose by 18.29% YoY to ₹ 6,272.3 Cr against ₹ 5,302.6 Cr during Q2 of FY2022-23. Additionally, the underwriting loss shrunk to ₹ 146 Cr from ₹ 152.3 Cr during Q2 of FY2022-23. This brought down the combined ratio to 103.90% from 105.10%. These figures indicate an upturn in business, even if the net profit declined since last year.

Management Commentary

Major Announcements

  • The company’s Board of Directors declared an interim dividend of ₹ 5 per share for H1 FY2023-24, an increase of ₹ 0.50 per share from H1 FY2022-23.

Operating Performance Review: YoY Comparison

Financial IndicatorH1 FY 2022-23H1 FY 2023-24YoYQ2 FY2022-23Q2 FY2023-24YoY
Gross Direct Premium Income (GDPI)₹ 10,555 Cr₹ 12,472 Cr18.2%₹ 5,185 ₹ 6,08617.4%
Profit Before Tax (PBT)₹ 1,075 Cr₹ 1,284 Cr19.4%₹ 610 Cr₹ 764 Cr25.3%
Profit After Tax (PAT)*₹ 940 Cr₹ 968 Cr3%₹ 591 Cr₹ 577.25 Cr-2.2%

* Excluding the reversal of tax provision in Q2 2023, PAT grew by 19.2% in H1 FY2023-24 and 24.8% in Q2 FY2023-24

Key Financial Ratios

Financial IndicatorH1 FY 2022-23H1 FY 2023-24Q2 FY 2022-23Q2 FY 2023-24
ROAE (%) – Annualised19.9%18.0%24.5%21.1%
Combined Ratio (CoR)104.6%103.7%105.1%103.9%

Stock Performance

ICICI Lombard’s share price opened at ₹ 1,370.95 on the 19th of October and closed at ₹ 1,375.55 apiece on NSE before the results were declared. The share prices were up by 1.21%. 

Additional Read: ICICI Lombard Share Price

About the Company

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited is India’s leading general insurance company, providing a wide range of products through various distribution channels. The company offers health, personal accident, and liability insurance, among others, and boasts a legacy of over 21 years.

For the year ended March 31, 2023, ICICI Lombard issued over 327 lakh policies, settled 36 lakh claims, and boasted a GWP of ₹ 21,772 Cr. The company has also been honoured with several awards, including the ET Corporate Excellence Awards and Golden Peacock Awards in the past.


Source

https://www.icicilombard.com/docs/default-source/financial-information/finalpdf.pdf?sfvrsn=39fd6b76_6

https://www.icicilombard.com/docs/default-source/financial-information/icici-lombard-press-release-q2-h1fy2024.pdf?sfvrsn=39fd6b2e_8

https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/earnings/icici-lombard-q2-results-net-profit-down-2-2-to-rs-577-3-crore-11552981.html

https://www.business-standard.com/companies/results/icici-lombard-q2-results-net-profit-dips-by-2-due-to-rise-in-expenses-123101801174_1.html

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