Overview of Icici
Overview of Icici
Overview of Icici
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company is a joint venture between ICICI Bank - one of India's foremost
financial services companies-and Prudential plc - a leading international financial services group
headquartered in the United Kingdom. Total capital infusion stands at Rs. 47.80 billion, with ICICI Bank
holding a stake of 74% and Prudential plc holding 26%.
We began our operations in December 2000 after receiving approval from Insurance Regulatory
Development Authority (IRDA). Today, our nation-wide reach includes 1,900 branches (inclusive of 1,074
micro-offices), over 210,000 advisors; and 6 bancassurance partners.
For three years in a row, ICICI Prudential has been voted as India's Most Trusted Private Life Insurer, by
The Economic Times - AC Nielsen ORG Marg survey of 'Most Trusted Brands'. As we grow our distribution,
product range and customer base, we continue to tirelessly uphold our commitment to deliver world-class
financial solutions to customers all over India.
Vision & Values
Our vision:
To be the dominant Life, Health and Pensions player built on trust by world-class people and service.
Understanding the needs of customers and offering them superior products and service
Developing and implementing superior risk management and investment strategies to offer
sustainable and stable returns to our policyholders
Providing an enabling environment to foster growth and learning for our employees
The success of the company will be founded in its unflinching commitment to 5 core values --
Integrity, Customer First, Boundaryless, Ownership and Passion. Each of the values describe what
the company stands for, the qualities of our people and the way we work.
We do believe that we are on the threshold of an exciting new opportunity, where we can play a
significant role in redefining and reshaping the sector. Given the quality of our parentage and the
commitment of our team, there are no limits to our growth.
Our values :
Every member of the ICICI Prudential team is committed to 5 core values: Integrity, Customer First,
Boundaryless, Ownership, and Passion. These values shine forth in all we do, and have become the
keystones of our success.
Promoters
ICICI Bank
ICICI Bank Limited (NYSE:IBN) About ICICI Bank: ICICI Bank Ltd (NYSE:IBN) is India's largest private
sector bank and the second largest bank in the country with consolidated total assets of over US$ 100
billion as of March 31, 2010. ICICI Bank’s subsidiaries include India’s leading private sector insurance
companies and among its largest securities brokerage firms, mutual funds and private equity firms. ICICI
Bank’s presence currently spans 19 countries, including India.
Prudential Plc
Established in London in 1848, Prudential plc is an international retail financial services group with
significant operations in Asia, the US and the UK serving around 25 million customers, policyholder and unit
holders worldwide. The company has £290 billion of assets under management and it is one of the best
capitalised insurers in the world with an Insurance Groups Directive (IGD) capital surplus estimated at £3.4
billion (at 31 December 2009). Prudential is a leading life insurer in Asia with a presence in 12 markets and
have the top three position in seven key locations of Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the
Philippines and Vietnam.
Fact Sheet
The Company
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company is a joint venture between ICICI Bank, a premier financial
powerhouse, and Prudential plc, a leading international financial services group headquartered in the
United Kingdom. ICICI Prudential was amongst the first private sector insurance companies to begin
operations in December 2000 after receiving approval from Insurance Regulatory Development
Authority (IRDA).
ICICI Prudential Life's capital stands at Rs. 4,780 crores (as of March 31, 2010) with ICICI Bank and
Prudential plc holding 74% and 26% stake respectively. For the period April 1, 2009 to March 31,
2010, the company has garnered total premium of Rs 16,532 crores and has underwritten over 10
million policies since inception. The company has assets held over Rs. 57,000 crores as on March
31, 2010.
For the past nine years, ICICI Prudential Life has retained its leadership position in the life insurance
industry with a wide range of flexible products that meet the needs of the Indian customer at every
step in life.
Distribution
ICICI Prudential Life has one of the largest distribution networks amongst private life insurers in
India. It has a strong presence across India with over 1,900 branches (including 1,074 micro-offices)
and an advisor base of over 210,000 (as on March 31, 2010).
The company has 7 bancassurance partners having tie-ups with ICICI Bank, Ratanagiri District
Central Co-op Bank, Ballia Kshetriya Co-operative Bank, Renuka Nagrik Sahakari Bank, Bhandara
Urban Co-operative Bank, Balasinor Nagarik Sahakari Bank Limited, Arvind Co-op Bank.
Products
Protection Solutions
ICICI Pru iProtect is a term insurance plan that you can buy online at your
convenience at their home loans in a simple and cost-effective manner.
ICICI Pru Pure Protect is a flexible and affordable term product, with which you
can ensure your life and provide total security for your family in case of an unfortunate event.
ICICI Pru LifeGuard is a protection plan, which offers life cover at low cost. It is
available in 2 options –level term assurance with return of premium & single premium.
ICICI Pru HomeAssure is a mortgage reducing term assurance plan designed
specifically to help customers cover their home loans in a simple and cost-effective manner.
Child Plans
ICICI Pru SmartKid Regular Premium is a fixed-term insurance plan that
provides you with funds at regular intervals.
Retirement Solutions
ICICI Pru LifeLink Pension SP is a single premium pension policy that provides
you the opportunity to enjoy regular income post retirement by paying just a single premium.
ICICI Pru ForeverLife is a traditional retirement product that offers guaranteed
returns for the first 4 years.
ICICI Pru Immediate Annuity is a single premium annuity product that guarantees
income for life at the time of retirement. It offers the benefit of 5 payout options.
Health Solutions
ICICI Pru Hospital Care II is a family floater plan covering your spouse and
children. This fixed benefit hospitalisation and surgical plan complements your existing coverage by
offering payouts over and above any health plan you have, thus availing best possible medical
treatment, without having to bother about the cost of the treatment or quality of care.
ICICI Pru Crisis Cover is a 360-degree product that will provide long-term
coverage against 35 critical illnesses, total and permanent disability, and death.
ICICI Pru Health Saver is a whole of life comprehensive health insurance policy
which provides a hospitalisation cover for you and your family and reimburses all other medical
expenses not covered in the hospitalisation benefit by building a health fund for you and your family.
ICICI Bank
About ICICI Bank: ICICI Bank Ltd (NYSE:IBN) is India's largest private sector bank and the second
largest bank in the country with consolidated total assets of over US$ 100 billion as of March 31,
2010. ICICI Bank’s subsidiaries include India’s leading private sector insurance companies and
among its largest securities brokerage firms, mutual funds and private equity firms. ICICI Bank’s
presence currently spans 19 countries, including India.
Prudential Plc
Established in London in 1848, Prudential plc is an international retail financial services group with
significant operations in Asia, the US and the UK serving around 25 million customers, policyholder
and unit holders worldwide. The company has £290 billion of assets under management and it is one
of the best capitalised insurers in the world with an Insurance Groups Directive (IGD) capital surplus
estimated at £3.4 billion (at 31 December 2009). Prudential is a leading life insurer in Asia with a
presence in 12 markets and have the top three position in seven key locations of Hong Kong, India,
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Vietnam.
Awards 2010
India's Most Customer Responsive Insurance Company. AGC Networks - Economic Times,
Customer Responsiveness Awards, 2010.
Awards 2009
ICICI Pru Life ranked as the Most Trusted Pvt Life Insurance brand in the Brand Equity "Most Trusted
Brands 2009" survey
The International Council of Customer Service Organizations (ICCSO) recently awarded ICICI
Prudential Life, the International Service Excellence Awards 2009 in the categories of Customer
Charter – Winner, Service Excellence in Large Business – Highly Commended and Customer
Service Leader awarded to Ms. Priya Nayak, VP-Service Quality.
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has won the first runner up award for the Best Defect Elimination in
Service & Transaction category at Asian Six Sigma Excellence Summit 2009.
Awards 2008
ICICI Prudential Life won a Gold award for AboutULIPS.com and Health Saver campaign,innovation
award for www.taxguru08-09.com and a silver award for its Insurance yoga campaign at the ICICI
Group Marketing Excellence award.
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) - Western Region recently awarded ICICI Prudential Life a
'Commendation for Strong Commitment to HR Excellence 2008' at the CII HR Summit 2008
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance was awarded with the coveted 'ICAI Award for Excellence in
Financial Reporting' by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for the financial year
ended March 31, 2008
ICICI Prudential Life was awarded the Life Insurance Company of the Year at the12th Asia
Insurance Industry Awards 2008.
ICICI Prudential Life was awarded with two Bronze Effies in the sevices category for its Corporate
campaign and Retirement Number campaign
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance won the award for the Best Life Insurer-Runner up at the Outlook
Money & NDTV Profit Awards 2008
ICICI Prudential Life was awarded the SAP ACE 2008 Best Business Objects Award for its IT
practices
ICICI Prudential Life won the Award for Brand Excellence in the Banking and Financial services
category at the Asia Brand Congress 2008.
ICICI Prudential Life won the UK Trade & Investment India Business Awards 2008 in the Business
Partnership Award-Large Company category
ICICI Prudential Life won the ICICI Group Marketing Excellence Award 2008 in three key categories
for its marketing initiatives
ICICI Prudential Life was awarded the INDY’s Award for Excellence in Mass Communication in the
category of Most Creative Advertisement-Television.
Awards 2007
India's Most Customer Responsive Insurance Company . Avaya Global Connect - Economic Times.
Customer Responsiveness Awards, 2007
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance won the award for the Best Life Insurer-Runner up at the Outlook
Money & NDTV Profit Awards 2007
ICICI Prudential Life’s, retirement solutions campaign for the year 2006-07 was awarded the Bronze
Effie trophy in the services category.It also won the Brand Equity Bravery Award 2007, instituted by
Ad Club.
ICICI Prudential Life’s website, www.iciciprulife.com was awarded the best website among private
life insurers at the Web 18 and Frost & Sullivan Genius of the Web Awards 2007 for commendable
work in the online medium.
Awards 2006
Innovation Award for launching Diabetes Care – Prudence Award 2006. People Award for excellence
in training and people development - Prudence Award 2006
Awards 2005
India's Most Customer Responsive Insurance Company. Avaya GlobalConnect - Economic Times.
Customer Responsiveness Awards
Most Trusted Private Life Insurer. The Economic Times - A C Nielsen Survey of Most Trusted
Brands – 2003, 2004 and 2005
Prudence Customer Centricity Award 2004 & 2005. Prudential Corporation Asia
Recognitions
ICICI Prudential Life was recognized as the most trusted brand amongst private life insurers in
the Economic Times-Most Trusted Brand survey 2008.
Range of Products
At ICICI Prudential Life, we understand that different individuals have different needs.
The ideal insurance plan is one that addresses the exact insurance needs of the individual which depends on
the age and life stage of the individual apart from a host of other factors.
ICICI Prudential Life offers plans under the following major need categories:
Term plans
Wealth plans
Child plans
Health plans
Retirement plans
Group plans
Rural plans
We at ICICI Prudential Life Insurance understand the needs you as a customer may have. It changes at
various stages in your life, from your child’s education to saving up for your comfortable life post
retirement. it is our constant endeavor to innovate products that best suits any requirements you may
have.
ICICI Prudential Life has been ranked as India's Most Trusted Private Life Insurer, by The Economic
Times - AC Nielsen ORG Marg survey of 'Most Trusted Brands'.
That’s not all; our commitment lies in constantly innovating and delivering world-class products and
services to all our customers across the country.
The unstinted support of our customers has helped us create a strong trusted brand and a wide product
portfolio over the last 9 years in the Indian private life insurance sector
The ICICI Prudential edge comes from our commitment to our customers, in all that we do - be it product
development, distribution, the sales process or servicing. Here's a peek into what makes us leaders.
Our products have been developed after a clear and thorough understanding of customers'
needs. It is this research that helps us develop Education plans that offer the ideal way to truly guarantee your
child's education, Retirement solutions that are a hedge against inflation and yet promise a fixed income after
you retire, or Health insurance that arms you with the funds you might need to recover from a dreaded disease.
Having the right products is the first step, but it's equally important to ensure that our
customers can access them easily and quickly. To this end, ICICI Prudential has an advisor base across the
length and breadth of the country, and also partners with leading banks, corporate agents and brokers to
distribute our products .
Robust risk management and underwriting practices form the core of our business. With clear
guidelines in place, we ensure equitable costing of risks, and thereby ensure a smooth and hassle-free claims
process.
Entrusted with helping our customers meet their long-term goals, we adopt an investment
philosophy that aims to achieve risk adjusted returns over the long-term.
Last but definitely not the least, our team is given the opportunity to learn and grow, every
day in a multitude of ways. We believe this keeps them engaged and enthusiastic, so that they can deliver on
our promise to cover you, at every step in life.
Our Growth
ICICI Prudential Life has retained its leadership position over the past nine years, in the Indian private life
insurance sector.
Some of the factors that distinguish us from other players in the market are:
Total capital stands at Rs. 4,780 crores (as of March 31, 2010) with ICICI Bank and Prudential
plc holding 74% and 26% stake respectively.
Posted a growth of 8% (April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010) for garnering total received premium
(new business + renewal) of Rs 16,532 crores as against Rs 15,356 crores in FY2009.
Board of Directors
The ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited Board comprises reputed people from the finance
industry both from India and abroad.