Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) and Allianz Group (Allianz), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Allianz Europe B.V., today entered into a binding agreement to form a 50:50 primary insurance joint venture (JV) – covering general insurance and health insurance – to serve the rapidly expanding Indian insurance sector. The binding agreement formalizes a partnership first announced in July 2025.Shares of Jio Financial Services rose nearly 4% on Thursday after the company announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to form a 50:50 primary insurance joint venture (JV) with Germany’s Allianz Group for general insurance and health insurance business in India.. The venture will begin operations after regulatory approvals, and a separate agreement for life insurance is under discussion.
According to a joint statement, the partnership combines Jio Financial Services’ digital reach and market presence with Allianz’s insurance product capabilities. The venture is positioned to address growing demand for insurance coverage in India, supported by demographic trends and rising income levels. Mukesh Ambani said, "Insurance is not just a product, but it is the foundation upon which families build their futures with confidence and are able to pursue their ambitions without fear." Referring to the broader policy landscape, he added, "'Insurance for All by 2047' is a national mission, and every institution that has been entrusted with the scale and trust of the Indian people has a duty to fulfil it, and Jio Financial Services is committed to doing exactly that."
Ambani further said, "I am proud to partner with Allianz, one of the world's most respected insurance groups, across the insurance value chain as our exclusive insurance partner. I believe that the combination of Jio's unmatched digital consumer reach and Allianz's deep global insurance expertise is uniquely powerful." On the partnership, Oliver Bate said, "By combining our expertise, high-quality products, and exceptional service with the unrivalled reach and capabilities of Jio Financial Services, our exclusive partner across the insurance value chain in India, we will create a more resilient and financially secure future for India and will help to make the ‘Insurance for All by 2047’ vision a reality." He added, "Together, we will make protection simpler, more accessible, and more relevant for individuals, families, entrepreneurs and businesses across the country, and we will build a completely new insurance model for India: one designed around customers and their needs.”