Introduction

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited is a joint venture between Bajaj Finserv Limited (recently demerged from Bajaj Auto Limited) and Allianz

Allianz

SE is a global financial services company headquartered in Munich, Germany. Its core business and focus is insurance. As of 2010, it was the world's 12th-largest financial services group and 23rd-largest company according to a composite measure by Forbes magazine.Its Allianz Global Investors...

 AG. Both enjoy a reputation of expertise, stability and strength.

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance received the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority is a national agency of the Government of India, based in Hyderabad. It was formed by an act of Indian Parliament known as IRDA Act 1999, which was amended in 2002 to incorporate some emerging requirements...

 (IRDA) certificate of Registration on 2 May 2001 to conduct General Insurance business (including Health Insurance business) in India

India

India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...

. The Company has an authorized and paid up capital of Rs 110 crores. Bajaj Finserv Limited holds 74% and the remaining 26% is held by Allianz, SE.

About the Company

As on 31st March 2010, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance maintained its premier position in the industry by achieving growth as well as profitability. Bajaj Allianz has made a profit before tax of Rs. 180 crores and has become the only private insurer to cross the Rs.100 crore mark in profit before tax in the last four years. The profit after tax was Rs. 121 crores, 27% higher than the previous year.

Bajaj Allianz today has a countrywide network connected through the latest technology for quick communication and response in over 200 towns spread across the length and breadth of the country. From Surat to Siliguri and Jammu to Thiruvananthapuram, all the offices are interconnected with the Head Office at Pune.

Vision

To be the first choice insurer for customers
To be the preferred employer for staff in the insurance industry
To be the number one insurer for creating shareholder value

Mission

As a responsible, customer focused market leader, we will strive to understand the insurance needs of the consumers and translate it into affordable products that deliver value for money.

A Partnership Based on Synergy
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance offers technical excellence in all areas of General and Health Insurance as well as Risk Management. This partnership successfully combines Bajaj Finserv's in-depth understanding of the local market and extensive distribution network with the global experience and technical expertise of the Allianz Group. As a registered Indian Insurance Company and a capital base of Rs. 110 crores, the company is fully licensed to underwrite all lines of general insurance business including health insurance.

Achievements

Bajaj Allianz has received iAAA rating, from ICRA Limited, an associate of Moody's Investors Service, for Claims Paying ability. This rating indicates highest claims paying ability and a fundamentally strong position.

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has received the prestigious "Business Leader in General Insurance", award by NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards 2008. The company was one of the top three finalists for the year 2007 and 2008 in the General Insurance Company of the Year award by Asia Insurance Review.

External links

• Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Official Company Website
• Indian Insurance Discuss online about General Insurance