India’s life insurance sector experienced a nearly 13% surge in new business premiums in May 2025, reaching ₹30,463 crore, driven primarily by private insurers. However, policy sales declined by 10.4% due to the new surrender value guidelines. Group business led the growth, while individual segments saw muted performance, with private insurers shifting towards higher-value policies.
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Veteran portfolio manager Paul Black’s investment framework focuses on identifying businesses with competitive advantages that strengthen over time. His three key rules emphasise widening moats,