Star Health Q3 Results Review: Motilal Oswal Retains 'Buy' On The Stock, Sees 28% Upside — Here's Why

Recent pricing actions may provide some relief to the claims ratio over the next few quarters, says Motilal Oswal.

Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd.’s net earned premium grew 15% YoY to Rs 38 billion (in line).

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Star Health's claims ratio continues to remain elevated owing to higher claims and rising medical inflation.

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Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd.’s net earned premium grew 15% YoY to Rs 38 billion (in line). For 9M FY25, the net earned premium grew 16% YoY.

The claims ratio at 71.4% (versus our estimate of 71.0%) rose 370 bp YoY, led by a 22% YoY rise in net claims incurred to Rs 27 billion (in line). Operating expenses were in line, with the expense ratio (incl. commission ratio) at 31.9%.

Elevated loss ratio and commission ratio led to a 550 bp YoY surge in the combined ratio to 103.3% (versus our estimate of 102.4%) in Q3 FY25. Adjusted for 1/n implementation, however, the ratios were in line.

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