PNB Metlife announced its FY25 results

15 July 2025

• Financial Highlights: PNB MetLife demonstrated a robust financial and operational performance in FY25, navigating regulatory overhauls while maintaining growth momentum. The company recorded a Total Premium of ₹11,752 Crore, a 20.76% YoY increase, with New Business Premium (NBP) rising 37.68% to ₹4,695 Crore — among the highest industry growth rates. It improved operational efficiency, maintained a strong solvency margin at 172%, and achieved breakeven ahead of plan. Persistency ratio remained strong at 82%, while the Embedded Value (EV) rose 18.09% to ₹8,575 Crore. The product mix remained well-diversified, emphasizing individual protection, annuity products, and newly introduced unit-linked and manufacturing funds. The retail claim settlement ratio touched an all-time high of 99.57%, reinforcing customer trust.
• Operational Highlights: On the operational front, PNB MetLife scaled its distribution through 22 new partnerships, including strategic tie-ups with India Post Payments Bank, Saraswat Co-operative Bank, and Truhome Finance. The company's bancassurance and agency channels remained strong, with \~20,000 bank branches and 36,659 advisors. The digital transformation strategy gained traction with AI-powered tools and new fund launches aligning with India’s manufacturing and Atma Nirbhar Bharat goals. The launch of India’s first Manufacturing Fund, consistent 4- and 5-star ULIP fund ratings, and industry-first initiatives like Bima-ASBA readiness indicate innovation-led growth. Internally, the company retained its “Great Place to Work” certification for the third consecutive year and ranked #1 in customer loyalty (rNPS), highlighting high employee engagement and customer satisfaction.
• Future Outlook: Looking forward, PNB MetLife's "New Frontier" strategy for FY29 focuses on four pillars — scale, strategic diversification, distribution innovation, and technology. India being a core growth market for MetLife, the company aims to expand its footprint by tapping underserved markets, improving digital service delivery, and leveraging favorable demographic trends. Regulatory shifts such as increased FDI cap (to 100%), Bima Trinity initiatives, and new tax-friendly rules are expected to support industry growth. With India's life insurance penetration at 2.8%, significant protection gaps, and rising annuity demand, PNB MetLife is well-positioned to capitalize on long-term opportunities while delivering inclusive and sustainable growth.