Life Insurance Corporation of India vs New India Assurance Company
On CSR alone: LIC leads with a higher claim settlement ratio in FY 2023-24. But CSR is one data point — also compare plans, premiums, and network before deciding.
LIC — Strengths
- +Sovereign government backing
- +Largest branch network in India
- +98.62% claim settlement ratio (2023-24)
- +Pays claims on schedule without delays
New India Assurance — Strengths
- +Oldest and largest public sector general insurer — government-backed
- +Mediclaim policy — one of India's most widely held health plans
- +Accepted at virtually all government and major private hospitals
- +Lower premiums compared to private sector equivalents
- +Floater policies available for families at competitive rates