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SBILIFE Healthcare 20 Jul 2023

Sbilife Ltd — Q1 FY24

SBI Life reported a decent Q1 FY24 on a high base, with individual new business premium growing 18% YoY to INR 40.6 billion and PAT up 45% YoY to INR 3.8 billion.

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SBI Life reported a decent Q1 FY24 on a high base, with individual new business premium growing 18% YoY to INR 40.6 billion and PAT up 45% YoY to INR 3.8 billion. Growth was driven by strong annuity (individual annuity up 129%) and ULIP traction, while non-par savings saw a temporary dip due to last year's pent-up demand. VNB margin came in at 28.8%, down from 30.2% in Q1 FY23, primarily due to product mix shift. Management reiterated a 20-25% growth aspiration for FY24 and expects margins to remain range-bound around 28-30%. Key risks include potential upward pressure on distributor commissions following regulatory changes (EOM guidelines) and a slight dip in 13-month persistency to 85.1%.

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Quarter Snapshot

Individual New Business Premium INR 40.6B
+18% YoY

Individual NBP grew 18% YoY to INR 40.6 billion, with private market share of 26.8%.

Value of New Business (VNB) INR 8.7B
Not specified

VNB stood at INR 8.7 billion for the quarter; margin was 28.8%.

13-Month Persistency 85.1%
Down vs March 2023

13-month persistency declined slightly to 85.1%, but 37th and 61st month improved significantly.

Assets Under Management (AUM) INR 3.28T
+25% YoY

AUM grew 25% YoY to INR 3.28 trillion, reflecting strong investment performance.

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Top guidance FY24 growth aspiration of 20-25%

Management expects to deliver better than industry growth, targeting 20-25% growth in individual rated premium for FY24.

Top risk Potential margin pressure from increased distributor commissions

Regulatory changes (EOM guidelines) may lead to higher commission payouts, especially to SBI, potentially compressing VNB margins.

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