Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance

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Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance is an insurance company founded in 2007. It a joint venture between Bank of India and Union Bank of India, two Indian public sector banks, and Dai-ichi Life, a Japanese life insurance firm.[1] It started operations in 2009 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India. As of August 2021, the company has the total assets under management of more than 150 billion.[2] It offers a range of services including investments plans, retirement plans and protection plans.[3][4] It has been regulated by the Insurance Regulatory And Development Authority of India as one of the 25 leading life insurance companies in India.[5]

History[edit]

Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance was incorporated in September 2007 and commenced operations in February 2009 with Rs. 420 crores in funding from its founding promoters.[6][7] The company operates in the following segments; life insurance, annuity[8][9] pension fund and unitised insurance fund.[10][11]

In June 2016, following the deregulation of the foreign ownership limit that took effect in March 2015, Dai-ichi Life decided to purchase an additional 18% stake in SUD from BOI, bringing its ownership in SUD to 44 percent, as a result of deliberation to increase the shareholding.[12][13][14] Later in April 2019, BOI solicited non-binding proposals/bids for the purchase of 6,48,739,64 equity shares representing its 25.05% ownership.[15] The proposed stake sale is part of the bank's efforts to dispose of non-essential assets and raise capital.[16][17]

As of August 2021, the company does its business through a distribution network that includes 15,000 bank branches and serves more than 9.2 million clients.[7][18]

In January 2023, the company introducted a new product, the SUD Life century gold, a non-linked, non-participating individual savings life insurance plan with returns and life cover protection.[19]

Asset under management[edit]

As of September 29, 2021, the company's assets under management totaled Rs 15,052 crore and nearly 47% of this amount consisted of securities issued by the central government (34%) or state governments (14%). In addition to that, nearly 26% of their assets under management are invested in companies rated AAA and AA or higher.[20]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "How Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance (SUD Life) enhanced employee experience". People Matters. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  2. ^ "BoI eyes Rs 1200-cr from exiting life insurance arm Star Union". Moneycontrol. 2018-12-20. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  3. ^ Desk, PF (2023-01-11). "SUD Life Century Gold plan: Decide premium payment on your own terms". Financialexpress. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  4. ^ Bhaskaran, Deepti (2015-06-04). "Product crack: SUD Life Assured Income Plan". mint. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  5. ^ Maheshwari, Rashi (2023-04-04). "Life Insurance Companies In India". Forbes Advisor INDIA. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  6. ^ Network, BFSI (2020-07-03). "Union Bank of India broadens Insurance distribution channels post-merger". Elets BFSI. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  7. ^ a b "Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company Limited ICRA Rationale Report". icra.in. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  8. ^ Chourasia, Aashish (2023-06-30). "Star Union Dai Ichi Life Insurance Presents Life Insurance Matters". Moneycontrol. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  9. ^ "Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Annual Report" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  10. ^ "Star Union Dai-ichi Life expects 30% growth in new premiums in FY16". business-standard.com. 2015-09-22. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  11. ^ "SUD Life launches new critical illness plan". BusinessLine. 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  12. ^ "Bank of India sells 18% stake in insurance JV to partner Dai-ichi Life". mint. 2016-09-26. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  13. ^ "Bank of India sells 18% stake in Star Union Dai-ichi Life". Business-standard.com. 2016-06-22. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  14. ^ "Bank of India sells 18% stake in Star Union Dai-ichi Life for ₹540 cr". BusinessLine. 2016-06-21. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  15. ^ Bureau, FE (2019-04-06). "Bank of India to sell 25.05% stake in life insurance joint venture". Financialexpress. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  16. ^ Bhaskaran, Deepti (2016-05-25). "Product crack: SUD Life Guaranteed Pension Plan". mint. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  17. ^ "Meet life insurers with healthy renewal premium". Cafemutual. 2023-07-31. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  18. ^ Desk, PF (2023-01-11). "New Future Generali Long Term Income Plan: Higher guaranteed income for 50 years, tax benefits". Financialexpress. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  19. ^ Desk, PF (2023-01-11). "SUD Life Century Gold plan: Decide premium payment on your own terms". Financialexpress. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  20. ^ "Annual Report - Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company Limited" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-11-15.
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