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BALIC's - Summary on COVID-19
BAJAJ Allianz
☐ Despite the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, BALIC reported industry beating Individual Rated New
Business growth of 49% (vs both Q1 FY21 & Q1 FY20) & improvement in quality parameters.
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Impact of second wave was more severe as increased infection rate and partial lockdowns during first half of the
quarter led to slow down in business for some channels but im proved sequentially
During the quarter, company, in line with the industry trends, experienced deviation in expected
mortality across the businesses on account of COVID-19
In the group protection and on the retail side, stress was observed with surge of claims during May &
June; however, it is expected to subside given that vaccination and infrastructure are well in place to tackle
any probable impact of wave 3
On the retail side, company has received over 1600+ claims pertaining to COVID-19 amounting to Rs. 117 crore.
(on gross basis)
Additionally, the company has reserved for probable COVID-19 claims; total reserve (net of reinsurance
recovery) stands at Rs. 304 crore (vs Rs. 98 crore as of 31 March 2021)
Pension & ULIP products have driven the growth for BALIC; demand for retail protection has slowed down a bit
BALIC's Annuity product launched in Q4 FY21 has been received well in the market clocking 12% of
Individual Rated NB in Q1 FY22
■ 7% contribution of Term in Q1 FY22 is sequentially more than 4% in previous quarter i.e. Q4 FY21
With stable equity markets, demand for ULIPS continued to be steady & ULIPS contribution in Q1 FY22 was
39% (vs 37% in Q1 FY21)
BALIC continues to hedge the Interest rate risk pertaining to retail guaranteed and protection products
Continuous increase in adoption of self servicing tools by the customers; Whatsapp unique users increased
by 50% in Q1 FY22 over Q1 FY21; while number of Life Assist App users grew by 51% during the same period
Company is well capitalized with a Solvency at 648% as against minimum solvency requirement of 150%
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