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Life Insurance Corporation of India is in discussions to acquire as much as half the stake in ManipalCigna Health Insurance , as the country's largest insurer seeks an entry into the fast-growing, yet underserved, market for medical expenses coverage, people familiar with the matter said. ManipalCigna is a joint venture between Manipal Education & Medical Group and US-based Cigna Corporation. Preliminary Talks The Bengaluru-based group holds a 51% stake in the standalone health insurance company, while Cigna Corporation owns the remaining 49%.
If a deal is finalised, it will allow state-run LIC to diversify from its life insurance portfolio and tap into the increasing demand for health insurance that constitutes 37% of the ₹3 lakh crore general insurance industry. "Both parties have signed a non-disclosure agreement and are moving forward with discussions for LIC to acquire approximately a 50% stake in the venture," said a person familiar with the matter, adding: "As per preliminary talks, both Manipal Group and Cigna Corporation will reduce their stakes proportionately." Data Science SQL for Data Science along with Data Analytics and Data Visualization By - Metla Sudha Sekhar, IT Specialist and Developer View Program Finance Startup Fundraising: Essential Tactics for Securing Capital By - Dr.
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"Our groundwork is underway, and within this financial year, we expect to acquire a stake in an existing standalone health insurance provider," managing director and chief executive Siddhartha Mohanty said during the company's earnings call on November 8, without divulging further details. Unlisted ManipalCigna's valuation is not publicly known. Listed standalone health insurers are valued at two-three times their gross written premium (GWP).
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Co, which has a market cap of nearly ₹13,740 crore based on Wednesday's closing stock price, reported GWP of ₹5,600 crore for fiscal year 2024. Star Health & Allied Insurance, which posted GWP of ₹15,251 crore, has a market value of ₹26,843 crore. Based on this metric, ManipalCigna, which reported ₹1,691 crore in GWP last fiscal year, could be valued around ₹3,500-4,000 crore.
If LIC opts to acquire a 50% stake in the company, it may have to pay around ₹1,750-2,000 crore at this valuation. Nominations for ET MSME Awards are now open. The last day to apply is November 30, 2024.
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