SBI Life Insurance is a joint venture between the State Bank of India and Cardif SA of France. SBI Life Insurance is registered with an authorized capital of Rs 1000 crore and a paid up capital of Rs 500 crores. SBI owns 74% of the total capital and Cardif the remaining 26%. State Bank of India enjoys the largest banking franchise in India. Along with its 7 Associate Banks, SBI Group has the unrivalled strength of over 14,500 branches across the country, arguably the largest in the world. Cardif is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas, which is the Euro Zone’s leading Bank. BNP Paribas is one of the oldest foreign banks with a presence in India dating back to 1860. Cardif is ranked 2nd worldwide in creditor’s insurance offering protection to over 35 million policyholders and net income in excess of Euro 1 billion. Cardif has also been a pioneer in the art of selling insurance products through commercial banks in France and in 35 more countries.
SBI Life Insurance’s mission is to emerge as the leading company offering a comprehensive range of Life Insurance and pension products at competitive prices, ensuring high standards of customer service and world class operating efficiency.
SBI Life has a unique multi-distribution model encompassing Bancassurance, Agency and Group Corporates.
SBI Life extensively leverages the SBI Group as a platform for cross-selling insurance products along with its numerous banking product packages such as housing loans and personal loans. SBI’s access to over 100 million accounts across the country provides a vibrant base for insurance penetration across every region and economic strata in the country ensuring true financial inclusion.
Agency Channel, comprising of the most productive force of more than 25,000 Insurance Advisors, offers door to door insurance solutions to customers.