ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited 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. 4,793 crores (as of March 31, 2013) with ICICI Bank and Prudential plc holding 74% and 26% stake respectively. For the financial year 2013, the company has garnered total premium of Rs 13,538 crores . The company has assets held over Rs. 77,393.09 crores as on December 31, 2013.
ICICI Prudential Life is rated iAAA by ICRA, which indicates highest claims paying ability, a fundamentally strong position and the prospect of meeting policyholder obligations is the best.
For the past eight 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.