SBI Life Insurance Reports ₹20,259 Crore New Business Premium and Launches Waiver of Premium Rider
SBI Life Insurance reported a New Business Premium of ₹20,259 crores for the period ending September 30, 2026, up from ₹18,349 crores the previous year. Regular premiums increased by 21%, with protection-focused premiums growing 46%. The company’s profit after tax rose 17% to ₹1,274 crores, and its solvency ratio remained strong at 1.97. SBI Life also launched a 'Waiver of Premium' rider to help policyholders maintain coverage during critical illness or disability, ensuring continuity of long-term financial plans.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 27 Oct, 11:21 am. Other outlets followed.