Chennai, August 22, 2025 : Royal Sundaram General Insurance Co. Limited, India’s first private
sector general insurer, today celebrates a significant milestone – 25 years of
serving customers with protection, care, and innovation.
From being the first private general insurer licensed
in 2000 to becoming a trusted name for millions across the country, Royal
Sundaram’s journey reflects a consistent commitment to simplifying insurance
and making it more accessible. Over the years, the company has introduced
several industry-first initiatives, pioneered bancassurance partnerships,
strengthened claims processes with speed and empathy, and embraced
digital-first platforms to make every customer interaction seamless.
In these two and a half decades, Royal Sundaram has
protected more than 2 crore customers across motor, health, travel, home, and
commercial insurance. Behind the numbers lies a simple promise: to stand by
customers when they need protection the most.
For many, Royal Sundaram means:
- Trust
and heritage – backed by the Sundaram Finance Group’s values and
Ageas’s global expertise. - Simplicity
– insurance that is easy to buy, renew, and claim when there is a
need. - Care
– transparent products designed to safeguard what matters most. - Digital
convenience with a human touch – technology that empowers,
supported by people who listen and respond.
Voices from Leadership
Mr. Harsha Viji, Vice Chairman, Sundaram Finance,
said:
“Royal Sundaram’s 25-year journey reflects the values
we at Sundaram Finance hold dear – trust, transparency, and long-term
relationships. We are proud to see how the company has built on these values to
become a preferred insurer for millions of Indians. As part of the larger
Sundaram family, we remain committed to continuing to support our customers and
policyholders with their Insurance needs.”
Mr. Filip Coremans, Managing Director (Asia), Ageas
Group, said:
“Ageas has been a proud partner in Royal Sundaram’s
growth story. Over the years, we have seen the company consistently innovate
and adapt to customer needs in one of the fastest-growing insurance markets.
Together, we look forward to continuing our shared mission of delivering
protection and peace of mind to customers.”
Mr. Vedanarayanan Seshadri (Veda), Managing
Director of Royal Sundaram, said:
“This milestone is a celebration of the trust our
customers, partners, and employees have placed in us. For 25 years, Royal
Sundaram has stood for innovation, reliability, and care. We also acknowledge
the pivotal role of regulator, whose steady guidance has supported the
industry’s progress and enabled us to serve our customers better. As we look
ahead, our focus will remain on delivering customer-centric solutions powered
by digital transformation and a human touch.”
Looking ahead, the next chapter of Royal Sundaram will
focus on deepening its presence in retail and commercial segments, creating
more phygital experiences that blend personal trust with digital convenience,
leveraging AI and advanced analytics for personalized protection, and
strengthening ESG initiatives that deliver lasting impact for communities we
serve and the environment.
About Royal Sundaram
Royal Sundaram
General Insurance Co. Limited, part of the Sundaram Finance Group with
Ageas as its strategic partner, is one of India’s leading general insurance
companies with a legacy of 25 years. Its comprehensive portfolio spans motor,
health, personal accident, travel, home, and commercial insurance. Guided by
the vision to make insurance simple, accessible, and reliable, Royal Sundaram
continues to redefine protection for the modern era.
