The new business premiums (NBP) of life insurers recorded a modest 5% year-on-year increase to Rs 3.97 lakh crore in FY25, impacted by revised surrender value guidelines and muted demand for ULIPs amid ongoing market volatility. The growth was higher than the 2% seen in FY24 but remained well below the 18% and 13% recorded in FY23 and FY22, respectively.