At $8.65 billion, LIC 10th most valued insurance brand globally: Report (2024)

Life Insurance Corporation, which is bound for the nation's largest share sale by March, is the strongest and the largest brand in the country with a valuation of USD8.656 billion (around 64,722 crore), which also makes it the third strongest insurance brand globally, according to a brand valuation report.

According to the London-based Brand Finance, which is a brand consultancy, the market value of LIC will become 43.40 lakh crore or USD 59.21 billion by 2022, and 58.9-lakh crore or USD 78.63 billion by 2027.

LIC's brand value also climbed in overall global brand rankings by 32 places to become the world's 206th most valuable brand in 2021, from 238th slot in 2020.

According to this valuation, LIC is largest and strongest brand in the country with a valuation of USD 8.655 billion in 2021, which grew by 6.8 per cent from USD 8.11 billion in 2020, when the value of top 100 insurers declined by 6 per cent globally.

The corporation ranks first in brand strength amongst the competitor set with a score of 84.1 and it ranks third in brand strength globally after Poste Italiane of Italy and Mapfre of Spain and is also the 10th most valued insurance brand globally, according to the report prepared in November 2021 but is yet to made public.

Interestingly, the state-owned insurance behemoth gained in brand value by 6.8 percent last year, all other top 100 insurers saw their brand value decline by 6 percent from USD 462.4 billion in 2020 to USD 433.0 billion in 2021.

Of the top 10 as many as 5 are Chinese insurance companies, with by Ping An Insurance emerging the world's most valuable insurance brand, despite recording a 26 per cent drop in brand value. The US has two companies in the top 10, while France, Germany, and India have one each in the list.

This has LIC becoming the only domestic insurer to rank in top 10 list strongest brands and top 10 most valuable insurance brands.

At this valuation LIC could have commanded a market cap of USD 51.2 billion in 2021, marginally down from USD 53.71 billion in 2020 in dollar terms and in rupee terms it could be 37.5 lakh crore in 2021 down 1.2 per cent from 38.2 lakh crore in 2020.

The agency forecasts that LIC's value will touch 43.40 lakh crore or USD 59.21 billion by the end of 2022, and become a 58.9-lakh crore or USD 78.63 billion behemoth by 2027.

LIC has grown 151 percent since 2014 clipping at 14 percent annually. LIC percentage across all three pillars remains positive between 2020 and 2021 with a notably large growth of 11 per cent in brand performance measures. After four years of steady decline, the brand strength of LIC shot up by nearly 14 points between 2018 and 2021.

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Published: 02 Feb 2022, 07:53 PM IST

At $8.65 billion, LIC 10th most valued insurance brand globally: Report (2024)

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Which is the 10th most valuable insurance brand globally? ›

Check below the list of the top 10 strongest insurance brands globally as released by Brand Finance. India's LIC (brand value steady at USD 9.8 billion) has become the strongest insurance brand, with a brand strength index score of 88.3 and associated AAA brand strength rating.

What is the value of LIC in the world? ›

LIC emerges as the strongest global insurance brand with a steady brand value of USD 9.8 billion. Chinese brands dominate the rankings, with Ping An leading. LIC India achieves the highest premium collection, while recent wage revision benefits over 110,000 employees.

What is the value of LIC in USD? ›

The Brand Finance Insurance 100 2024 report notes that LIC's brand value remains steady at USD 9.8 billion, accompanied by a brand strength index score of 88.3 and an associated AAA brand strength rating.

What is the rank of LIC? ›

We are thrilled to announce that LIC of India ranked 23rd in the list of '25 Strongest Global Brands' as per the latest Brand Finance Report 2024.

What is the most valuable insurance brand in the world? ›

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is termed as the strongest insurance brand with a steady brand value of $9.8 billion, a brand strength index score of 88.3, and an associated AAA brand strength rating, notes a report by Brand Finance Insurance 100 2024.

Who is the top 10 insurance company? ›

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  • #4 Allstate. ...
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How much does LIC contribute to India's GDP? ›

LIC's assets are 16.3 times the AUM of the second largest private insurer in India, i.e. SBI Life. 4 per cent of total NSE market cap is held by LIC. LIC is the largest asset manager in India with Rs 36.7 trillion AUM. LIC's AUM on a standalone basis was equal to 18 per cent of India's GDP for FY21.

What country has a LIC? ›

low income countries (LIC) - these are countries with a GNI per capita. of $1,045 or less, eg Chad and Ethiopia. medium income countries (MIC) - these are countries with a GNI per capita of more than $1,045 but less than $12,695, eg Mexico and Iraq.

What are some LIC countries? ›

List of Low-Income Countries
  • Afghanistan.
  • Bangladesh.
  • Benin.
  • Burkina Faso.
  • Burundi.
  • Central African Republic.
  • Chad.
  • Comoros.

Can US citizens buy LIC policy? ›

Ans: Yes, NRI's living abroad are eligible to buy LIC Policy. Also, Foreign Nationals of Indian Origin, People of Indian Origin, and Green Card Holders can buy a LIC policy.

How can I know my LIC policy value? ›

To check the updates through SMS, one can type "ASKLIC" followed by the policy number and SMS it to the phone number 56767877 made available by the Corporation. "ASKLIC<Policy Number>AMOUNT." All of the queries mentioned above can be resolved by sending the SMS code to the same number, that is, 56767877.

How much can I get from LIC? ›

The loan amount is given on the basis of the surrender value of the LIC policy. The maximum loan amount that can be availed will be up to 90% of the surrender value. The maximum loan amount is 85% of the surrender value for a paid-up policy. This includes the cash bonus that may be applicable to the policy.

Is LIC a trillion dollar company? ›

It is India's largest insurance company as well as the largest institutional investor with total assets under management worth ₹49.24 trillion (US$620 billion) as of March 2023. It is under the ownership of Government of India and administrative control of the Ministry of Finance.

Is LIC policy better? ›

LIC policies are backed by the central government and are less risky. It offers guaranteed death benefits as well. Mutual funds are dependent on the market and are far more volatile in terms of returns. LIC is a government-backed entity that fulfils a person's insurance needs.

Which is the highest paid jobs in LIC? ›

The highest-paying job at LIC Of India is a Linux Systems Administrator with a salary of ₹21,91,981 per year (estimate). The lowest-paying job at LIC Of India is an Apprentice Development Officer with a salary of ₹39,864 per year (estimate).

Who has become the world 10th largest life insurer? ›

Top-10 Largest Insurance Companies in the World By 2024
Biggest Insurance Companies in the World 2024
RankInsurance CompanyTicker
8.Allstate Corp.ALL
9.Progressive Corp.PGR
10.Chubb Ltd.CB
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Jan 31, 2024

What are the top 5 health insurance companies? ›

The five largest health insurance companies are UnitedHealth Group, Anthem, Kaiser Permanente, Ambetter and Humana. Currently insured?

What is the biggest insurance policy in the world? ›

The Guinness record holder: The most valuable life insurance policy ever sold, according to Guinness World Records, is valued at a total of $201 million, on the life of a well-known U.S. billionaire who resides in the Silicon Valley area of California and is actively known in the technology space.

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