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Max New York Life Registers 70% Growth in First Year Premium in FY 2008

May 06 2008

Max New York Life Registers 70% Growth in First Year Premium in FY 2008

Written by News watch

Tuesday, 06 May 2008

Max New York Life Insurance announced it First Year Premium (FYP) income for financial year ended March 2008. During the year the company has recorded a growth of 70% in individual first year premium adjusted for single pay. The adjusted individual FYP for FY 2008 stood at Rs.1,308 crore as compared to Rs.769 crore during previous financial year. During the last quarter of the financial year (Janâ€"Mar 08), the company grew by 95% over the corresponding period last year. The adjusted individual FYP for quarter ended March 2008 stood at Rs.471 crore as compared to Rs.241 crore for quarter ended March 2007.

It sold 8.7 lakh policies during the financial year 2008, an increase of 58% over 5.5 lakh policies sold during financial year 2007. The company has acquired around 23 lakh policies since inception. In the financial Year 2008 the Assets Under Management also doubled to over Rs.3,600 crore as compared to Rs.1,800 crore as at the end of previous financial year. The company launched 77 new offices and now has presence in 157 cities across the country through 242 offices. The rural business of Max New York Life Insurance started its hub and spoke operations in Haryana after witnessing stupendous success in Punjab. The company also strengthened its partnership distribution channel by signing 4 corporate agency relationships, 5 broking house tie-ups and 8 referral tie-ups with banks.

13 new products were launched during the financial year and now has a portfolio of 38 products and 8 riders for individuals. The company entered the health insurance segment with the launch of LifeLine Health Insurance Plans in February 2008. It also strengthened its ULIP portfolio through launch of Like Maker range of products and retirement portfolio through Smart Invest. The company plans to significantly expand its distribution footprint by opening more than 100 new offices every year for next 3-4 years. The number of agent advisors is expected to touch 2,00,000 from current 36,500. The growth in agency distribution will be complemented by strong growth in partnership distribution. The company currently has an equity base of Rs.1,032 crore. To support this growth plan, the shareholders are committed to increase the capital base to Rs. 2,650 crores over the next 3-4 years.