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Fire insurance premiums fall 28% in Q1 amid deep discounting

Fire insurance premiums dropped significantly in the first four months of the financial year. Aggressive discounting on large industrial risks pressured insurers competing for corporate accounts. The regulator received complaints of steep discounts, raising financial health concerns. Major insurers like New India Assurance and ICICI Lombard saw premium reductions. Pricing for industrial fire risks must now follow sound actuarial principles.

27 Aug 2026 12:31 am