Max Financial Q1 FY27: Value of New Business up 33%, margins rise
Insurer reports strong first-quarter growth in India, driven by higher premium volumes and improved underwriting efficiency.
Max Financial Services Ltd. on Monday reported a 33% year-on-year increase in the value of new business (VNB) for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, alongside expanded operating margins.
The company’s Q1 FY27 VNB rose to ₹1.15 billion from ₹865 million in the same period a year earlier, according to slides shared with investors. Operating margins improved to 24.1% from 21.7% in Q1 FY26, reflecting higher premium volumes and disciplined cost management.
Max Life Insurance Co., the flagship unit, contributed the bulk of the growth, with new business volumes increasing 29% year-on-year. The insurer’s individual weighted received premiums (WRP) grew 28% to ₹45.2 billion, while group WRP rose 32% to ₹12.8 billion.
Management highlighted steady demand in retail protection and savings products as key drivers behind the performance. The company also noted a stable investment yield environment, supporting its underwriting profitability.
Analysts tracking the sector said the results underscore Max Financial’s resilience amid volatile market conditions. The insurer has maintained a conservative reserving policy, which has helped cushion against macroeconomic headwinds.
Shares of Max Financial were up 2.1% at ₹845 in early trade on Monday, outperforming the broader market benchmark.
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