
General Insurance Corporation Reports Q1 FY26-27 Results with Net Profit and Strong Actuarial Ratings
General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC) released its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, reporting a net profit. The company also provided segment-wise data and analytical ratios across its standalone and consolidated operations.The Standalone Financial Results reflected a total income of 13,33,038 Lakhs, with premium earned (net) at 11,08,146 Lakhs. GIC recorded an operating profit of 1,44,760 Lakhs for the quarter.
Financial Performance Summary (Standalone and Consolidated)
The results were reviewed by joint statutory auditors, S H B A & CO LLP and S A R A & Associates, and subsequently approved by the Board of Directors on August 13, 2026. The company’s operational efficiency metrics reflected stability, with the combined ratio standing at 104.88 for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.A summary of the standalone financial performance is provided below:
| Particulars | Reviewed (Q1 FY27) | Audited (Q4 FY26) | Reviewed (Q1 FY26) | Audited (Q4 FY25) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Premiums Written | 13,47,536 Lakhs | 11,03,048 Lakhs | 12,38,801 Lakhs | 44,00,674 Lakhs |
| Premium Earned (Net) | 11,08,146 Lakhs | 9,78,506 Lakhs | 11,08,821 Lakhs | 39,37,835 Lakhs |
| Total Income | 13,33,038 Lakhs | 12,16,012 Lakhs | 13,35,183 Lakhs | 48,90,062 Lakhs |
| Operating Profit/(Loss) | 1,44,760 Lakhs | 2,01,329 Lakhs | 1,35,319 Lakhs | 6,84,996 Lakhs |
The consolidated financial results showed a total income of 13,36,054 Lakhs for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Premium earned (net) stood at 11,09,777 Lakhs. The operating profit for this period was reported as 1,12,961 Lakhs.
Financial Position and Ratings
The company maintained a Solvency Ratio of 4.32 as of June 30, 2026, compared to 3.85 in the previous reviewed quarter (Q1 FY25-26). The Gross and Net NPA ratios were reported at 83,870.00 and 0.95% respectively.The company also reported that M/s AM Best provided a Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of 'A' (Excellent) for GIC Re in the current period. For the financial year 2025-26, AM Best affirmed GIC Re’s FSR as 'A-' (Excellent).
Divisional and Segment Performance
The reviewed segment reporting showed mixed results across the various lines of business for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. The performance metrics for different segments are summarized in the table below:| Segment | Operating Profit/(Loss) |
|---|---|
| Fire | 97,599 Lakhs |
| Miscellaneous | 52,745 Lakhs |
| Marine Cargo | (1,689) Lakhs |
| Life | (26,314) Lakhs |
The management noted that the results for the quarter are not indicative of the full year's expected performance due to the seasonality of the industry.
Notes on Reserves and Regulatory Matters
The Actuarial valuation of reserves related to Incurred But Not Reported (IBNR), Premium Deficiency Reserve (PDR), and Technical Reserves was certified by the Appointed Actuaries for both Life and Non-Life businesses at the Head Office.In light of severe flooding in Gujarat subsequent to the balance sheet date, the Corporation booked an IBNR provision of approximately 44,000 Lakhs on June 30, 2026. Furthermore, the Group has commenced creating a Catastrophe Reserve quarterly based on operating profit, having decided this measure since FY 2022-23.
The Consolidated Financial Results included results from three subsidiaries: GIC Re South Africa Limited (Q1 FY26), GIC Re India Corporate Member Limited (Q4 FY25) and GIC Perestrakhovanie LLC (Q2 FY26).
GICRE Stock Price Movement
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