Magma HDI General Insurance is a joint venture between Magma Fincorp Limited and HDI Global SE of Germany — the international industrial-lines insurance arm of the Talanx Group. The combination is interesting because Magma Fincorp's strength is in India's semi-urban and rural lending markets, while HDI Global SE underwrites large industrial risks across Europe. The Indian JV applies that combined experience to a portfolio of 60+ insurance products.
Magma HDI has issued more than 46 lakh policies and settled over 2 lakh claims since inception. The branch footprint sits at 170 locations across 155 districts in India, with agents active in 300+ districts and self-service portals enabling real-time agent transactions. The company employs 1,100+ people and serves around 50 lakh customers. Latest financials show Gross Direct Premium Income of ₹1,224 crore for FY 2019-20 with a 3-year compound annual growth rate of 42.9%.
The product range covers motor insurance (private car, two-wheeler, commercial vehicle), health insurance for individuals and groups, personal accident cover, loan guard insurance, liability insurance (including a dedicated Cyber Insurance Policy), marine cargo insurance, fire insurance, engineering insurance and a set of miscellaneous covers like Burglary Insurance, Householders Package Policy, All Risk Insurance and Shopkeepers Package Policy.
Latest published claim settlement ratio is 71.60% and Magma HDI states that 87% of its claims were settled within 30 days in FY 2018-19. The cashless network covers 4,000+ network garages and 4,500+ network hospitals. Through Policywings, you can buy or renew any Magma HDI product and compare it against ICICI Lombard, HDFC ERGO and Bajaj Allianz General.