India general insurance premiums up 10.5% in October

India's general insurance sector collected ₹32,761 crore in premiums in October 2026, up 10.5% year-on-year. Standalone health insurers led growth with a 21.29% jump to ₹4,549 crore. HDFC ERGO rose 34.87% while SBI General rose 31.98%. Among public insurers, National Insurance grew 16.11% while Oriental Insurance dipped 2.64%.