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    India - Life Insurance 0102 - 0976 - 2010

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    INDUSTRY PROFILE

    Life Insurance in

    India

    Reference Code: 0102-0976

    Publication Date: August 2011

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    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    Market value

    The Indian life insurance market grew by 16.7% in 2010 to reach a value of $67.4 billion.

    Market value forecast

    In 2015, the Indian life insurance market is forecast to have a value of $110.8 billion, an increase of

    64.4% since 2010.

    Market segmentation I

    Life insurance is the largest segment of the life insurance market in India, accounting for 86.4% of the

    market's total value.

    Market segmentation II

    India accounts for 8% of the Asia-Pacific life insurance market value.

    Market share

    Life Insurance Corporation of India is the leading player in the Indian life insurance market, generating a

    60.1% share of the market's value.

    Market rivalry

    Robust growth within the Indian life insurance market in recent years contributes towards lower level of

    rivalry within the market.

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    CONTENTS

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2

    MARKET OVERVIEW 7

    Market definition 7

    Research highlights 8

    Market analysis 9

    MARKET VALUE 10

    MARKET SEGMENTATION I 11

    MARKET SEGMENTATION II 12

    MARKET SHARE 13

    FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS 14

    Summary 14

    Buyer power 16

    Supplier power 17

    New entrants 18

    Substitutes 20

    Rivalry 21

    LEADING COMPANIES 22

    Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited 22

    Life Insurance Corporation of India 23

    SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd. 25

    MARKET FORECASTS 26

    Market value forecast 26

    MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS 27

    APPENDIX 29

    Methodology 29

    Industry associations 30

    Related Datamonitor research 30

    Disclaimer 31

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    CONTENTS

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    ABOUT DATAMONITOR 32

    Premium Reports 32

    Summary Reports 32

    Datamonitor consulting 32

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    CONTENTS

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    LIST OF TABLES

    Table 1: India life insurance market value: $ billion, 200610 10

    Table 2: India life insurance market segmentation I:% share, by value, 2010 11

    Table 3: India life insurance market segmentation II: % share, by value, 2010 12

    Table 4: India life insurance market share: % share, by value, 2010 13

    Table 5: Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited: key facts 22

    Table 6: Life Insurance Corporation of India: key facts 23

    Table 7: SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd.: key facts 25

    Table 8: India life insurance market value forecast: $ billion, 201015 26

    Table 9: India size of population (million), 200610 27

    Table 10:

    India GDP (constant 2000 prices, $ billion), 200610 27

    Table 11: India GDP (current prices, $ billion), 200610 27

    Table 12: India inflation, 200610 28

    Table 13: India consumer price index (absolute), 200610 28

    Table 14: India exchange rate, 200610 28

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    LIST OF FIGURES

    Figure 1: India life insurance market value: $ billion, 200610 10

    Figure 2: India life insurance market segmentation I:% share, by value, 2010 11

    Figure 3: India life insurance market segmentation II: % share, by value, 2010 12

    Figure 4: India life insurance market share: % share, by value, 2010 13

    Figure 5: Forces driving competition in the life insurance market in India, 2010 14

    Figure 6: Drivers of buyer power in the life insurance market in India, 2010 16

    Figure 7: Drivers of supplier power in the life insurance market in India, 2010 17

    Figure 8: Factors influencing the likelihood of new entrants in the life insurance market in India,

    2010 18

    Figure 9: Factors influencing the threat of substitutes in the life insurance market in India, 2010 20

    Figure 10: Drivers of degree of rivalry in the life insurance market in India, 2010 21

    Figure 11: India life insurance market value forecast: $ billion, 201015 26

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    MARKET OVERVIEW

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    MARKET OVERVIEW

    Market definition

    The value of the life insurance market is shown in terms of gross premium incomes from mortalityprotection and retirement savings plans. All currency conversions have been calculated using constant

    2010 annual average exchange rates. The insurance market depends on a variety of economic and non-

    economic factors and future performance is difficult to predict. The forecast given in this report is not

    based on a complex economic model, but is intended as a rough guide to the direction in which the

    market is likely to move.

    For the purposes of this report, Asia-Pacific comprises Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, New

    Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand.

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    MARKET OVERVIEW

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    Research highlights

    The Indian life insurance market had total gross written premiums of $67,430.3 million in 2010,

    representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.3% between 2006 and 2010.

    The life insurance segment was the market's most lucrative in 2010, with total gross written premiums of

    $58,262.8 million, equivalent to 86.4% of the market's overall value.

    The performance of the market is forecast to decelerate, with an anticipated CAGR of 10.4% for the five-

    year period 2010 - 2015, which is expected to drive the market to a value of $110,797.2 million by the end

    of 2015.

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    MARKET OVERVIEW

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    Market analysis

    The Indian life insurance market has been growing at a double digit rate. This trend, with some

    deceleration only, is expected to continue towards the end of the forecast period.

    The Indian life insurance market had total gross written premiums of $67,430.3 million in 2010,

    representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.3% between 2006 and 2010. In comparison,

    the Chinese market increased with a CAGR of 28.1%, and the Japanese market declined with a

    compound annual rate of change (CARC) of -2.4%, over the same period, to reach respective values of

    $142,792 million and $435,701 million in 2010.

    The life insurance segment was the market's most lucrative in 2010, with total gross written premiums of

    $58,262.8 million, equivalent to 86.4% of the market's overall value. The pension/annuity segment

    contributed gross written premiums of $9,167.6 million in 2010, equating to 13.6% of the market's

    aggregate value.

    The performance of the market is forecast to decelerate, with an anticipated CAGR of 10.4% for the five-year period 2010 - 2015, which is expected to drive the market to a value of $110,797.2 million by the end

    of 2015. Comparatively, the Chinese and Japanese markets will grow with CAGRs of 10.7% and 0.3%

    respectively, over the same period, to reach respective values of $237,526 million and $441,274.2 million

    in 2015.

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    MARKET VALUE

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    MARKET VALUE

    The Indian life insurance market grew by 16.7% in 2010 to reach a value of $67.4 billion.

    The compound annual growth rate of the market in the period 200610 was 16.3%.

    Table 1: India life insurance market value: $ billion, 200610

    Year $ billion Rs. billion billion % Growth

    2006 36.9 1,696.0 27.8

    2007 43.8 2,013.5 33.0 18.7%

    2008 48.3 2,217.9 36.4 10.2%

    2009 57.8 2,654.5 43.5 19.7%

    2010 67.4 3,097.5 50.8 16.7%

    CAGR: 200610 16.3%

    Source: Datamonitor D A T A M O N I T O R

    Figure 1: India life insurance market value: $ billion, 200610

    Source: Datamonitor D A T A M O N I T O R

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    MARKET SEGMENTATION I

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    MARKET SEGMENTATION I

    Life insurance is the largest segment of the life insurance market in India, accounting for 86.4% of the

    market's total value.

    The pension/annuity segment accounts for the remaining 13.6% of the market.

    Table 2: India life insurance market segmentation I:% share, by value, 2010

    Category % Share

    Life insurance 86.4%

    Pension/annuity 13.6%

    Total 100%

    Source: Datamonitor D A T A M O N I T O R

    Figure 2: India life insurance market segmentation I:% share, by value, 2010

    Source: Datamonitor D A T A M O N I T O R

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    MARKET SEGMENTATION II

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    MARKET SEGMENTATION II

    India accounts for 8% of the Asia-Pacific life insurance market value.

    Japan accounts for a further 51.5% of the Asia-Pacific market.

    Table 3: India life insurance market segmentation II: % share, by value, 2010

    Category % Share

    Japan 51.5%

    China 16.9%

    South Korea 8.4%

    India 8.0%

    Rest of Asia-Pacific 15.3%

    Total 100%

    Source: Datamonitor D A T A M O N I T O R

    Figure 3: India life insurance market segmentation II: % share, by value, 2010

    Source: Datamonitor D A T A M O N I T O R

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    MARKET SHARE

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    MARKET SHARE

    Life Insurance Corporation of India is the leading player in the Indian life insurance market, generating a

    60.1% share of the market's value.

    ICICI-Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd. accounts for a further 5.3% of the market.

    Table 4: India life insurance market share: % share, by value, 2010

    Company % Share

    Life Insurance Corporation of India 60.1%

    ICICI-Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd. 5.3%

    Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co. Ltd. 3.7%

    SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd. 3.3%

    Other 27.6%

    Total 100%

    Source: Datamonitor D A T A M O N I T O R

    Figure 4: India life insurance market share: % share, by value, 2010

    Source: Datamonitor D A T A M O N I T O R

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    FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS

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    FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS

    The life insurance market will be analyzed taking insurance companies as players. The key buyers will be

    taken as consumers (both individual as well as corporate), and ict manufacturers, software houses and

    reinsurance companies as the key suppliers.

    Summary

    Figure 5: Forces driving competition in the life insurance market in India, 2010

    Source: Datamonitor D A T A M O N I T O R

    Robust growth within the Indian life insurance market in recent years contributes towards lower level of

    rivalry within the market.

    Buyer power is moderate overall as is the ability of new players in entering the market place with supplier

    power remaining strong. Despite savings and investments being among the alternative methods of

    insuring ones self, substitutes possess a weak force in the market, due to the expertise and capital

    required for investment.

    The demand for life insurance is determined by various factors: i.e. gross domestic product, average

    length of life expectancy, inflation and interest rates. Additionally, in developing countries, factors such asmarket structure, the presence of foreign investors and financial development of economies should be

    taken into consideration. There are also various reasons for getting a life insurance policy. Such a policy

    guarantees a replacement income for ones dependents in case of death or major illness. Some types of

    life insurance create a cash value that, if not paid out as a death benefit, can be borrowed or withdrawn

    on the owners request, which makes it an important element of sound financial planning and investment.

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    FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS

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    Since most people consider paying their life insurance policy premiums a high priority, buying a cash-

    value type policy can create a kind of forced savings plan. Various companies can also use group life

    insurance to cover their employees or corporate-owned life insurance (COLI). COLI was originally

    purchased by companies to hedge against the financial cost of losing key employees to unexpected

    death, the risk of recruiting and training replacements of necessary or highly-trained personnel, or to fund

    corporate obligations to redeem stock upon the death of an owner.

    A point to consider in the current economic climate is the drop in real income during 2009. Followed by

    slow growth in 2010 this may limit the demand for insurance products, which are unlikely to be considered

    a priority by households at present.

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    FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS

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    Buyer power

    Figure 6: Drivers of buyer power in the life insurance market in India, 2010

    Source: Datamonitor D A T A M O N I T O R

    Due to the nature of the market and importance of the product offered, there are many individual

    consumers, diminishing buyer power, as the impact of losing an individual customer is rather marginal.

    Large corporate clients have a lot more bargaining power with insurance companies as they usually pay

    millions of dollars a year in premiums and losing such high-margin corporate clients can negatively affecta player's revenues. This increases buyer power to some extent. Customers in this market are not

    particularly loyal to one specific company and are willing to shop round for the best deal. Online

    comparison sites allow customers to choose policies that meet their individual insurance needs, further

    boosting buyer power.

    However buyer power is weakened by the existence of switching costs, as for individuals, switching from

    one player to another will often involve surrendering a policy early (an exception is where a term policy

    reaches its end and the buyer chooses a different company for their next policy). The payout on a

    surrendered policy may be taxable, whereas the payout on the death of the insured person is tax-free;

    also early surrender of an index-linked plan may mean that the policyholder misses out on some interest

    payments. Buyer power is assessed as moderate overall.

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    FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS

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    Supplier power

    Figure 7: Drivers of supplier power in the life insurance market in India, 2010

    Source: Datamonitor D A T A M O N I T O R

    Suppliers in the life insurance market include ICT manufacturers and software houses. Certain insurance

    companies require specialized computer systems, tailored towards their unique range of products or

    services. Underwriters, for instance, use computer applications known as "smart systems" to manage

    risks. These types of systems are complex and are often linked up to an internet databases. A secure andreliable ICT infrastructure is essential and companies are often reliant on one supplier. This is normally a

    large and reputable company, such as IBM. Such suppliers may have their own unique and patented

    systems. This creates a disincentive for insurance companies to switch suppliers as many employers are

    reluctant to spend the money training staff on new systems, which increases supplier power. Despite

    many insurance companies maintaining their own IT departments, there is little likelihood of significant

    backward integration, which further strengthens suppliers (although it is equally unlikely that suppliers

    would attempt to integrate forwards into insurance services). Life insurers also require the services of

    reinsurance companies, in order to reduce their own exposure to insured risks. Overall supplier power is

    strong in the life insurance market.

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    FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS

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    New entrants

    Figure 8: Factors influencing the likelihood of new entrants in the life insurance market in India,

    2010

    Source: Datamonitor D A T A M O N I T O R

    It is believed that increasing affluence, aging population and low penetration of insurance coverage at a

    time when the market in industrialized countries is relatively saturated, will help transform the country's

    largely untapped life insurance market into one of the world's fastest growing over the next five years,

    creating business opportunities for newcomers. There are public and private firms operating within India's

    insurance market with state-owned Life Insurance Corp of India (LIC) still having a stranglehold with a

    market share of over 60 per cent. But private players have moved aggressively, chasing for business after

    being allowed to compete with LIC in 2000. Overseas insurers where allowed to operate with the passing

    of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) Act in 1999.

    Barriers to entry into life insurance market are often described as low; however new players entering the

    market must decide whether to initially enter on a large or small scale, with each holding varying benefits

    and risks. The opportunity to enter the market on a small scale boosts the threat of new entrants. Entry

    into the market for well developed insurance companies is capital intensive and players need to ensure

    some level of integration if market entry is to be a success. Leading incumbents have strong reputations

    and consumer recognition and they usually offer a vast range of services with which new entrants must

    compete. Most of the threat from new entrants lies within the insurance industry itself. Repeat business is

    difficult to attain in this market, since consumers will typically replace their life insurance policies at

    infrequent intervals only.

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    FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS

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    This means that finding new custom is vital, and access to distribution networks is a key criterion for

    successful market entry. In India, the former state monopoly, Life Insurance Corporation has a network of

    more than 2,000 branches, constituting a distribution network that newcomers may find hard to match.

    Some companies have carved out niche areas in which they underwrite insurance. These insurance

    companies are fearful of being squeezed out by the big players. Another threat for many insurance

    companies is other financial services companies entering the market. Indeed some banks and investment

    banks have started to offer insurance products, while certain financial commitments, such as mortgages,

    have life policies attached to them. In some countries however, regulations are in place to prevent banks

    and other financial firms from entering the market. Government regulation is generally stringent, with

    Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) imposing capital requirements of $24 million

    minimum for new entrants. This fact limits the threat of newcomers. The likelihood of new entrants is

    assessed as moderate.

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    FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS

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    Substitutes

    Figure 9: Factors influencing the threat of substitutes in the life insurance market in India, 2010

    Source: Datamonitor D A T A M O N I T O R

    There are a number of alternatives to taking out an insurance policy, i.e. in form of other financial

    products, such as savings and investments. Savings and investments include deposits, mutual funds and

    direct investments in equities and bonds. Wills are also a way of accounting for risk and protecting family

    members after death. These options could be a cheaper alternative to life insurance, but savings do notguarantee protection in the same way as life insurance, which reduces the benefit of this option.

    Consumers can adopt risk management strategies, such as 'Self-Insurance', whereby an eligible risk is

    retained, but a calculated amount of money is set aside. An organization could choose to operate its own

    'captive' structure and form its own insurance company subsidiary. Although these are viable substitutes

    they require a certain amount of expertise and capital. The threat of substitutes with respect to the non-life

    insurance market is therefore assessed as weak.

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    FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS

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    Rivalry

    Figure 10: Drivers of degree of rivalry in the life insurance market in India, 2010

    Source: Datamonitor D A T A M O N I T O R

    The life insurance market in India is rather concentrated, when compared to other countries in region.

    Although there are around 15 companies active in this market, the state-owned Life Insurance

    Corporation of India is by far the largest. Players within the life insurance market offer similar services but

    some are diversified, and pursue a number of non-life insurance lines, which tends to ease the rivalry tosome extent. The leading players are large companies offering similar life products, although there are a

    number of different plans including temporary, permanent and various subclasses. Because of the

    homogenous nature of the leading players insurance has become more like a commodity - an area in

    which an insurance company with a low cost structure, greater efficiency and better customer service will

    beat out competitors. Entry barriers, though not insignificant, are lower than exit barriers. For example,

    the regulatory system, through the imposition of such measures as capital adequacy, is designed to

    prevent insurers from going out of business, as this would be to the detriment of policyholders. When exit

    barriers in a market are high, players may weather poor market conditions where necessary - but this

    tends to boost rivalry. Insurance companies also use higher investment returns and a variety of insurance

    investment products to try to lure in customers. This leads to greater consolidation within the market.Larger companies prefer to take over or merge with other companies rather than spend the money to

    market and advertise to people. Overall, there is moderate rivalry in the market.

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    LEADING COMPANIES

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    LEADING COMPANIES

    Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited

    Table 5: Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited: key facts

    Head office: GE Plaza, Airport Road Yerawada, Pune, 411006, India

    Telephone: 91 20 6602 6777

    Fax: 91 20 6602 6789

    Website: www.bajajallianzlife.co.in

    Financial year-end: December

    Source: company website D A T A M O N I T O R

    Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited, joint venture between global insurance company Allianz

    and motorcycle maker Bajaj Auto, provides life insurance including regular and single premium plans,

    traditional products, term plans, pension plans, women insurance, wealth insurance and group insurance.

    The company provides its life insurance and retirement products to customers from more than 1,100

    branch locations throughout India,

    Bajaj Allianz Life also offers bancassurance and provides financial services through partnership tie-ups

    with Standard Chartered Bank, Syndicate Bank, and other banks.

    It caters to a wide spectrum of customers and needs, including companies, individuals, and families.Products include traditional, unit linked, and term life policies, as well as pensions and annuities.

    Key Metrics

    The company is a private entity and not obliged to publish its financial details.

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    Life Insurance Corporation of India

    Table 6: Life Insurance Corporation of India: key facts

    Head office: Yogakshema, Jeevan Bima Marg, Mumbai - 400021, Maharashtra,IND

    Telephone: 22 2613 7545

    Website: www.licindia.in

    Financial year-end: March

    Source: company website D A T A M O N I T O R

    The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC or the group) is primarily a life insurance service provider.

    LIC operates through five business segments: individual assurance, general annuities, pensions, unitlinked business, and group insurance business. However, the group presents results under four business

    segments: individual assurance, unit linked business, group schemes, and individual pension.

    The group's products can be classified into insurance plans, pension plans, unit plans, special plans, and

    group plans.

    Insurance plans cater to different needs of individuals. These plans include children plans, plans for

    handicapped, endowment plans, plans for high networth individuals (HNIs), money back plans, whole life,

    term assurance, and joint plans.

    Pension plans are for planning a secure future.

    A unit linked insurance plan (ULIP) acts just like a savings vehicle, but also has the benefits of an

    insurance contract. When an investor purchases units in a ULIP, he or she is purchasing units along with

    a larger number of investors, just like an investor would purchase units in a mutual fund.

    Special plans are not regular plans but are launched during special events. These plans are a blend of

    insurance, and investment.

    Group insurance scheme is life insurance protection to groups of people. This scheme caters to the

    needs of employers, associations, societies etc.

    Key Metrics

    The group recorded revenues of INR2,987,215.5 million ($66,375.9 million) during the financial year (FY)

    ended March 2010, an increase of 49.2% over FY2009. The operating profit was $2,752,881.5 million

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    ($61,169 million) in FY2010, an increase of 52.2% over FY2009.The net profit was $10,607.2 million

    ($235.7 million) in FY2010, an increase of 10.8% over FY2009.

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    SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

    Table 7: SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd.: key facts

    Head office: G N Vaidya Marg, 2nd Floor, Turner Morrison Building, 400 023Mumbai, India

    Telephone: 91 2266392000

    Website: www.sbilife.co.in

    Financial year-end: March

    Source: company website D A T A M O N I T O R

    The company is engaged in underwriting insurance and pension products. It is a privately held company

    based in India. The registered head office of the company is located in Mumbai, India.

    The company offers a number of products such as individual products, group products, and health

    products. Its individual products include unit linked products, which are an attempt to meet all its financial

    and insurance needs; pension products including SBI Life - Horizon, SBI Life - Unit Plus, SBI Life -

    Lifelong Pensions, and SBI Life Immediate Annuity; pure protection products and protection cum

    savings products. The group products consist of retirement solutions, protection plans, specialized term

    insurance, and group micro insurance.

    The company is a joint venture between the State Bank of India, which has the largest banking franchise

    in India, and BNP Paribas Assurance, which is the life and property and casualty insurance unit of BNP

    Paribas.

    Key Metrics

    Financial information is not available for SBI.

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    MARKET FORECASTS

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    Market value forecast

    In 2015, the Indian life insurance market is forecast to have a value of $110.8 billion, an increase of64.4% since 2010.

    The compound annual growth rate of the market in the period 201015 is predicted to be 10.4%.

    Table 8: India life insurance market value forecast: $ billion, 201015

    Year $ billion Rs. billion billion % Growth

    2010 67.4 3,097.5 50.8 16.7%

    2011 75.8 3,480.7 57.1 12.4%

    2012 84.4 3,877.2 63.6 11.4%

    2013 93.1 4,276.9 70.1 10.3%

    2014 101.9 4,680.0 76.8 9.4%

    2015 110.8 5,089.6 83.5 8.8%

    CAGR: 201015 10.4%

    Source: Datamonitor D A T A M O N I T O R

    Figure 11: India life insurance market value forecast: $ billion, 201015

    Source: Datamonitor D A T A M O N I T O R

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    MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS

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    Table 9: India size of population (million), 200610

    Year Population (million) % Growth

    2006 1,119.8 1.5%

    2007 1,136.6 1.5%

    2008 1,153.1 1.5%

    2009 1,160.8 0.7%

    2010 1,176.7 1.4%

    Source: Datamonitor D A T A M O N I T O R

    Table 10: India GDP (constant 2000 prices, $ billion), 200610

    Year Constant 2000 Prices, $ billion % Growth

    2006 666.1 9.4%

    2007 730.3 9.6%

    2008 767.6 5.1%

    2009 819.5 6.8%

    2010 904.3 10.3%

    Source: Datamonitor D A T A M O N I T O R

    Table 11: India GDP (current prices, $ billion), 200610

    Year Current Prices, $ billion % Growth

    2006 847.3 12.6%

    2007 1,082.4 27.7%

    2008 1,171.4 8.2%

    2009 1,246.2 6.4%

    2010 1,539.4 23.5%

    Source: Datamonitor D A T A M O N I T O R

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    Table 12: India inflation, 200610

    Year Inflation Rate (%)

    2006 5.7%2007 6.4%

    2008 8.4%

    2009 10.9%

    2010 12.0%

    Source: Datamonitor D A T A M O N I T O R

    Table 13: India consumer price index (absolute), 200610

    Year Consumer Price Index (2000 = 100)2006 128.2

    2007 136.4

    2008 147.8

    2009 163.9

    2010 183.5

    Source: Datamonitor D A T A M O N I T O R

    Table 14: India exchange rate, 200610

    Year Exchange rate ($/Rs.) Exchange rate (/Rs.)

    2006 45.3188 56.8596

    2007 41.3570 56.5898

    2008 43.8145 64.1115

    2009 48.8500 67.9264

    2010 45.9361 60.9708

    Source: Datamonitor D A T A M O N I T O R

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    APPENDIX

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    Industry associations

    International Association of Insurance Supervisors

    c/o Bank for International Settlements, CH-4002 Basel, SwitzerlandTel.: 41 61 225 7300

    Fax: 41 61 280 9151

    www.iaisweb.org

    Banking, Finance and Insurance Commission

    Rue du Congrs 12-14, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

    Tel.: 32 2 220 5211

    Fax: 32 2 220 5323

    www.cbfa.be

    Related Datamonitor research

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    Global Life Insurance

    Life Insurance in China

    Life Insurance in Europe

    Life Insurance in Asia-Pacific

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