ICICI Lombard General Insurance Latest Updates

Financial Performance (Q4 FY2026) The company reported a 7.3% year-on-year increase in net profit, reaching ₹547 crore for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. For the full fiscal year (FY26), the profit after tax grew by 10.5% to ₹2,772 crore. The Gross Direct Premium Income (GDPI) showed strong growth, rising 18.2% in Q4 compared to the previous year. Dividend Announcement The Board of Directors has proposed a final dividend of ₹7 per share. When combined with the interim dividend paid earlier, the total dividend for FY2026 stands at ₹13.50 per share, up from ₹12.50 in the previous fiscal year. This is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. Operational Metrics The combined ratio, a measure of underwriting profitability, improved to 101.2% from 102.5% a year ago. A lower ratio indicates better efficiency in managing claims and expenses. The company's solvency ratio remains strong at 2.67x, significantly above the regulatory requirement of 1.50x, though it saw a slight marginal dip due to market fluctuations in its investment portfolio.