Reliance Nippon Life Insurance reports profit before taxes jumps 25 pc to ₹247 crore

NE BUSINESSS BUREAU
MUMBAI, MAY 14

Reliance Nippon Life Insurance Company Ltd. (RNLIC), one of India’s leading life insurance companies, on Wednesday announced Profit Before Tax (PBT) of ₹247 crore in FY2024-25, reflecting a strong growth of 25% over the previous year (₹198 crore in FY2023-24).

  • Embarks on the next phase of transformation with strong fundamentals
  • The company’s Assets Under Management (AUM) stands at ₹38,725 crore, marking a 9% year-on-year growth
  • New Business Premium (NBP) grows to ₹1,245 crore

The company’s Assets Under Management (AUM) stood at ₹38,725 crore, marking a 9% year-on-year growth. New Business Premium (NBP) grew to ₹1,245 crore, and Total Premium rose to ₹5,711 crore, reflecting steady business momentum.

The company continued to maintain a strong Solvency Ratio of 235%, well above the regulatory requirement, reflecting a robust balance sheet and prudent capital management.

Customer-centricity remained a core pillar, with a Claim Settlement Ratio of 98.9%, as on March 31, 2025, and ₹3,523 crore paid in benefits to ~5.4 lakh customers during the year, an increase of 8% over the previous year. The company’s 13th month persistency for FY2024-25 by premium stood at a healthy 80.8%, reflecting strong customer trust and continued engagement. The number of active advisors grew by 13%, increasing its active advisor base to nearly 69,000, further strengthening the company’s reach and advisory capability.

In a reaffirmation to its long-term commitment, RNLIC declared bonuses to its participating policyholders and distributed bonuses totalling ₹351 crore during the FY24-25, rewarding 5.2 lakh customers for their continued confidence in the company. This marks the 24th year of consistent bonus declarations, supporting RNLIC’s promise of long-term value creation and financial security for its customers.

The company’s Embedded Value rose to ₹7,397 crore, up from ₹6,885 crore in last fiscal supported by consistent business performance and improved operational efficiencies.

Key Financial Highlights (₹ in crore)

Metric FY2024-25 FY2023-24 Growth (%)
Total Premium 5,711 5,537 3%
Assets Under Management 38,725 35,508 9%
Profit Before Tax 247 198 25%
Claim Settlement Ratio 98.9% 98.8% —
Benefits Paid to Customers 3,523 3,263 8%
Number of Active Advisors 68,793 61,036 13%
Solvency Ratio 235% 227% 8%
Ashish Vohra, Executive Director & CEO, Reliance Nippon Life Insurance Company. PHOTO: @AshishVohra18/twitter

Commenting on the performance, Ashish Vohra, Executive Director & CEO, Reliance Nippon Life Insurance Company, said: “We are pleased to report a year marked by strong performance and improved profitability, driven by disciplined execution, customer-first thinking, and robust fundamentals. Our continued focus on strengthening distribution, enhancing customer experience, and maintaining financial prudence has helped us navigate a dynamic environment. The combined strength of IIHL and Nippon Life Insurance, backed by their shared commitment to long-term growth and excellence, will help us unlock greater outcomes for all stakeholders, drive strategic expansion, and continue building a legacy of trust for the future. We remain committed to building a future-ready, customer-centric life insurance company with a clear vision to scale and lead with trust, innovation, and performance.”