The property insurance sector has achieved a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.7% between 2015-16 and 2024-25. This year, Fire Premium has declined to ₹24,240 Crores as compared to ₹25,656 Crores last year. One reason could be the IRDAI circular on long-term accounting which has resulted in long-term Premiums being reported separately. Fire portfolio also consists of long-term premiums in the loan book for residential properties which are financed through housing loans..

Chart 4.6.1GDPI - Property Insurance

Table 4.6.1Property

2024-25 Value
No. Of Policies 12,727,705
GDPI  (in Cr) 30,257
No. Of Claims Reported 287,499
No. Of Paid Claims 195,970
Amt of Paid Claims (in Cr) 14,294

Source: Council Compilation as per source
data submitted by companies



This year, the GIC ratio has come down to 53.2% as compared to 77.2% in the previous year. However, NIC has increased from 58.1% in the previous year to 67.5% in the year under-review, partly due to accumulations on the net account.

Chart 4.6.2Gross & Net Incurred Claims Ratio - Property

Source: Council Compilation as per source
data submitted by companies

Chart 4.6.3Rural vs Urban Premium - Property

Source: Council Compilation as per source
data submitted by companies