Incorporated in 2007, Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited is a private life insurance provider in India, jointly promoted by Canara Bank and HSBC Insurance (Asia-Pacific) Holdings Limited. The company operates across multiple business verticals, including individual life insurance (such as savings, endowment, and term plans), group insurance solutions, retirement and pension products, and government-backed schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY). It also focuses on digital insurance distribution and embedded partnerships, reflecting its adaptability to changing market trends. The company offers 20 individual products, 7 group products, and 2 optional riders, maintaining a diverse product portfolio. Between Fiscal 2021 and 2025, Canara HSBC Life Insurance achieved the third-highest individual weighted premium income (WPI) among bank-led insurers, as per the CRISIL Report.
The company’s distribution model is strongly anchored in bancassurance, supported by partnerships with Canara Bank, HSBC, Dhanlaxmi Bank, and eight Regional Rural Banks, offering access to over 15,700 branches across India. Canara Bank alone connects the insurer to more than 117 million customers through 9,849 branches (as of March 31, 2025). Apart from bancassurance, the company also leverages brokers, corporate agents, and digital platforms for wider market reach. Promoted by Canara Bank, which ranks as the fourth-largest public sector bank in India by total assets, and HSBC Insurance (Asia-Pacific) Holdings Limited—part of the globally recognised HSBC Group—the company benefits from strong institutional credibility and trust. According to the CRISIL Report, Canara HSBC Life Insurance recorded the third-highest individual WPI growth among bank-led insurers between Fiscal 2022 and 2025 and held a 1.81% market share in the industry as of March 31, 2025.