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{{Short description|Indian health insurance company}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2021}}
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| industry = [[Financial services]]
| founded = {{Start date and age|2008}}
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| hq_location_city = [[New Delhi]]
| hq_location_country = India
| area_served = India
| key_people = Krishnan Ramachandran (MD & CEO)
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'''Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited''' ('''Niva Bupa''') is an Indian [[health insurance]] company, founded in 2008. It is headquartered in [[New Delhi]], India.
 
It started as a [[joint venture]] between '''Max India Limited''' and '''[[Bupa]]''', the UK-based international healthcare group. Since early 2019, Max Bupa has been a joint venture between Bupa and private equity firm '''True North''', when Max India sold its entire stake to True North.<ref name=mint>{{cite news |last1=Bhasin |first1=Tinesh |title=Max India sells its stake in Max Bupa but policyholders needn't worry |url=https://www.livemint.com/insurance/news/max-india-sells-its-stake-in-max-bupa-but-policyholders-needn-t-worry-11575366581558.html |publisher=[[Livemint]] |date=December 3, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Thomas |first1=Prince Mathews |title=Analjit Singh's Future-Proof Strategy |url=http://www.forbesindia.com/article/boardroom/analjit-singhs-futureproof-strategy/24072/1 |work=[[Forbes India]] |date=April 18, 2011}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news |title=True North buys 51% stake in Max Bupa from Max India for Rs 510.51 crore |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/insure/true-north-buys-51-stake-in-max-bupa-from-max-india-for-rs-510-51-crore/articleshow/68170028.cms?from=mdr |publisher=[[The Economic Times]] |date=February 26, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Max India exits health insurance biz, divests stake in Max Bupa for Rs 510 cr |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/max-india-exits-health-insurance-biz-divests-stake-in-max-bupa-for-rs-510-cr/articleshow/68173878.cms?from=mdr |publisher=[[The Economic Times]] |date=February 26, 2019}}</ref> The company has a paid-up capital of {{INRConvert|926|c}}.<ref name=toi>{{cite news |last1=Kurian |first1=Boby |last2=Shetty |first2=Mayur |title=True North set to control Max Bupa |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/true-north-set-to-control-max-bupa/articleshow/68160391.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=February 26, 2019}}</ref>
 
The company is regulated by the [[Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India]] (IRDAI).<ref name=mint/>


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== History and overview ==
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Niva Bupa Health Insurance was founded in 2008 as a joint venture between Max India and [[Bupa]] and started operations in 2010.<ref>{{cite news |title=Max Bupa health cover enters India |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/business/story/max-bupa-health-cover-enters-india-73096-2010-04-30 |publisher=[[India Today]] |date=April 30, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Max launches Bupa Health Insurance in India |url=https://www.adgully.com/max-launches-bupa-health-insurance-in-india-42982.html |publisher=Adgully |date=May 8, 2010}}</ref>
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In Jun 2011, it integrated with [[Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority]]'s Integrated Grievance Management System in real-time, which made the company the first health insurance company in India to have such a system.<ref>{{cite news |title=Max Bupa integrates with IGMS (IRDA system) in real time |url=https://www.afaqs.com/company-briefs/50312_max-bupa-integrates-with-igms-irda-system-in-real-time |publisher=Afaqs |date=Jun 30, 2011}}</ref>
 
In April 2019, the company launched 'AnyTimeHealth (ATH)' machines that allow customers to buy health insurance cover in a few seconds.<ref>{{cite news |title=HDFC Bank and Max Bupa launch 'AnyTimeHealth' machines to distribute health insurance products |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/hdfc-bank-and-max-bupa-launch-anytimehealth-machines-to-distribute-health-insurance-products/articleshow/69045186.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=April 25, 2019}}</ref>
 
In February 2019, Max India's entire 51 per cent stake was acquired by Fettle Tone LLP, an affiliate of private equity firm '''True North''' for {{INRConvert|510|c}}.<ref name=mint/><ref>{{cite news |title=IRDAI nod for Max stake sale in venture with Bupa |url=https://www.thehindu.com/business/irdai-nod-for-max-stake-sale-in-venture-with-bupa/article30152481.ece |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=December 3, 2019}}</ref> It distributes its policies through its agency force and [[bancassurance]] partners [[HDFC Bank]], [[Karur Vysya Bank]], [[Bank of Baroda]], [[Indian Bank]] and [[IDBI Bank]].<ref name=toi/><ref>{{cite news |last1=Srivats |first1=KR |title=Max Bupa and Indian Bank ink bancassurance tie-up to offer health insurance solutions |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/max-bupa-and-indian-bank-ink-bancassurance-tie-up-to-offer-health-insurance-solutions/article29475517.ece |publisher=[[The Hindu Business Line]] |date=September 21, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Srivats |first1=KS |title=Max Bupa and Indian Bank ink bancassurance tie-up to offer health insurance solutions |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/max-bupa-and-indian-bank-ink-bancassurance-tie-up-to-offer-health-insurance-solutions/article29475517.ece |agency=[[The Hindu]] |publisher=[[Business Line]] |date=September 21, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=IDBI Bank ties up with Max Bupa |url=https://www.zeebiz.com/personal-finance/news-health-insurance-idbi-max-bupa-suvidha-health-plus-idbi-max-bupa-loan-secure-medical-insurance-101872 |publisher=[[Zee Business]] |date=June 11, 2019}}</ref>
== Key people ==
In May 2020, Krishnan Ramachandran was appointed as the MD and CEO of the company and [[C. B. Bhave]] was appointed as the Chairman of the board.<ref>{{cite news |title=Max Bupa appoints Krishnan Ramachandran as MD, CEO |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/max-bupa-appoints-krishnan-ramachandran-as-md-ceo/articleshow/75553507.cms |publisher=Times of India |date=May 5, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Max Bupa appoints Krishnan Ramachandran as MD & CEO - ET HealthWorld |url=https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/max-bupa-appoints-krishnan-ramachandran-as-md-ceo/75554786 |website=ETHealthworld.com |language=en}}</ref>
 
== Awards and recognition ==
* In April 2019, the company won 'The Economic Times Best Brands 2019' award by [[The Economic Times]] and Nielsen.<ref>{{cite news |title=Max Bupa wins 'The Economic Times Best Brands 2019' award |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/max-bupa-wins-the-economic-times-best-brands-2019-award-119040200992_1.html |publisher=[[Business Standard]] |date=April 2, 2019}}</ref>
* In April 2018, Max Bupa's GoActive Health Insurance Plan recognized as Product of the Year by research agency [[Nielsen Corporation|Nielsen]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Max Bupa GoActive Health Insurance Plan recognized as product of the Year |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/max-bupa-goactive-health-insurance-plan-recognized-as-product-of-the-year-118042400842_1.html |publisher=[[Business Standard]] |date=April 24, 2018}}</ref>
* Max Bupa awarded the Golden Peacock Award 2015 for its product Heartbeat Health Insurance Plan.<ref>{{cite news |title=Golden Peacock Awards |url=http://goldenpeacockaward.com/innovative-productservice-award-gpipsa.html |accessdate=4 April 2020 |publisher="Goldenpeacockaward.com"}}</ref>
* Max Bupa Health Insurance awarded the 'IT Management Best Practices' at the Celent Model Insurer Asia Awards 2016.<ref>{{cite news |title=Max Bupa wins IT Management Best Practices Award |url=https://cafemutual.com/news/insurance/5369-max-bupa-wins-it-management-best-practices-award |publisher=CafeMutual |date=April 29, 2016}}</ref>
* The company received the Best Product Innovation Award for Heartbeat Family First at Indian Insurance Awards 2011.<ref>{{cite news |title=Brand Boss: Shefali Chhachhi, Director - Marketing, Max Bupa Health Insurance |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/brand-boss-shefali-chhachhi-director-marketing-max-bupa-health-insurance/articleshow/10569785.cms?from=mdr |publisher=[[The Economic Times]] |date=November 3, 2011}}</ref>
 
== See also ==
 
* [[Insurance in India]]
* [[Bupa]]
 
== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{URL|https://www.maxbupa.com/|Official website}}
 
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Latest revision as of 16:32, 14 August 2023


Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company
IndustryFinancial services
Founded2008; 18 years ago (2008)
Headquarters
New Delhi
,
India
Area served
India
Key people
Krishnan Ramachandran (MD & CEO)
ServicesHealth insurance
ParentTrue North
Bupa
Websitewww.maxbupa.com

Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited (Niva Bupa) is an Indian health insurance company, founded in 2008. It is headquartered in New Delhi, India.

It started as a joint venture between Max India Limited and Bupa, the UK-based international healthcare group. Since early 2019, Max Bupa has been a joint venture between Bupa and private equity firm True North, when Max India sold its entire stake to True North.[1][2] [3][4] The company has a paid-up capital of ₹926 crore (US$130 million).[5]

The company is regulated by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).[1]

History and overview[edit | edit source]

Niva Bupa Health Insurance was founded in 2008 as a joint venture between Max India and Bupa and started operations in 2010.[6][7]

In Jun 2011, it integrated with Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority's Integrated Grievance Management System in real-time, which made the company the first health insurance company in India to have such a system.[8]

In April 2019, the company launched 'AnyTimeHealth (ATH)' machines that allow customers to buy health insurance cover in a few seconds.[9]

In February 2019, Max India's entire 51 per cent stake was acquired by Fettle Tone LLP, an affiliate of private equity firm True North for ₹510 crore (US$72 million).[1][10] It distributes its policies through its agency force and bancassurance partners HDFC Bank, Karur Vysya Bank, Bank of Baroda, Indian Bank and IDBI Bank.[5][11][12][13]

Key people[edit | edit source]

In May 2020, Krishnan Ramachandran was appointed as the MD and CEO of the company and C. B. Bhave was appointed as the Chairman of the board.[14][15]

Awards and recognition[edit | edit source]

  • In April 2019, the company won 'The Economic Times Best Brands 2019' award by The Economic Times and Nielsen.[16]
  • In April 2018, Max Bupa's GoActive Health Insurance Plan recognized as Product of the Year by research agency Nielsen.[17]
  • Max Bupa awarded the Golden Peacock Award 2015 for its product Heartbeat Health Insurance Plan.[18]
  • Max Bupa Health Insurance awarded the 'IT Management Best Practices' at the Celent Model Insurer Asia Awards 2016.[19]
  • The company received the Best Product Innovation Award for Heartbeat Family First at Indian Insurance Awards 2011.[20]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Bhasin, Tinesh (3 December 2019). "Max India sells its stake in Max Bupa but policyholders needn't worry". Livemint.
  2. ↑ Thomas, Prince Mathews (18 April 2011). "Analjit Singh's Future-Proof Strategy". Forbes India.
  3. ↑ "True North buys 51% stake in Max Bupa from Max India for Rs 510.51 crore". The Economic Times. 26 February 2019.
  4. ↑ "Max India exits health insurance biz, divests stake in Max Bupa for Rs 510 cr". The Economic Times. 26 February 2019.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Kurian, Boby; Shetty, Mayur (26 February 2019). "True North set to control Max Bupa". The Times of India.
  6. ↑ "Max Bupa health cover enters India". India Today. 30 April 2010.
  7. ↑ "Max launches Bupa Health Insurance in India". Adgully. 8 May 2010.
  8. ↑ "Max Bupa integrates with IGMS (IRDA system) in real time". Afaqs. 30 June 2011.
  9. ↑ "HDFC Bank and Max Bupa launch 'AnyTimeHealth' machines to distribute health insurance products". The Times of India. 25 April 2019.
  10. ↑ "IRDAI nod for Max stake sale in venture with Bupa". The Hindu. 3 December 2019.
  11. ↑ Srivats, KR (21 September 2019). "Max Bupa and Indian Bank ink bancassurance tie-up to offer health insurance solutions". The Hindu Business Line.
  12. ↑ Srivats, KS (21 September 2019). "Max Bupa and Indian Bank ink bancassurance tie-up to offer health insurance solutions". Business Line. The Hindu.
  13. ↑ "IDBI Bank ties up with Max Bupa". Zee Business. 11 June 2019.
  14. ↑ "Max Bupa appoints Krishnan Ramachandran as MD, CEO". Times of India. 5 May 2020.
  15. ↑ "Max Bupa appoints Krishnan Ramachandran as MD & CEO - ET HealthWorld". ETHealthworld.com.
  16. ↑ "Max Bupa wins 'The Economic Times Best Brands 2019' award". Business Standard. 2 April 2019.
  17. ↑ "Max Bupa GoActive Health Insurance Plan recognized as product of the Year". Business Standard. 24 April 2018.
  18. ↑ "Golden Peacock Awards". "Goldenpeacockaward.com". Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  19. ↑ "Max Bupa wins IT Management Best Practices Award". CafeMutual. 29 April 2016.
  20. ↑ "Brand Boss: Shefali Chhachhi, Director - Marketing, Max Bupa Health Insurance". The Economic Times. 3 November 2011.

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