Abstract

The case provides a detailed insight into the strategies adopted by Indian insurance major Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India in various areas. The case provides information about the company's history, its evolution, subsidiaries and the products offered, and examines its marketing, finance, and human resources strategies. Details about the IT initiatives taken up by the company in its technology drive are also covered. The case also provides an insight into the life insurance industry's structure in India and the changes that took place after the entry of private players into the market. The case examines how LIC is gearing up to combat the competition from private players and provides a detailed note on the Indian insurance market.

Learning Objectives

The case is structured to achieve the following Learning Objectives:

• The changes sweeping the Indian insurance industry after the entry of private players
• The steps taken by LIC in order to combat the competition
• The Indian insurance market and the various private players present in the industry.

Keywords

Indian life insurance industry, Life Insurance Corporation, History of LIC, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA), Entry of new players, Competition in the Indian insurance industry, Products and pricing, Marketing strategies, Human resources strategies, Technology usage