Jio Financial Services announced on Friday a 50:50 joint venture with Germany’s Allianz Group to establish a domestic reinsurance firm serving the Indian market. The JV was signed via Allianz’s wholly owned subsidiary, Allianz Europe BV, and will commence operations upon receiving the necessary statutory and regulatory approvals.

Additionally, the companies have entered a non-binding agreement to create equally owned joint ventures for both general and life insurance businesses in India, according to Jio Financial’s statement.

This collaboration aims to offer comprehensive protection solutions to Indian residents.

“The potential insurance partnership will unite two trusted financial brands — JFSL and Allianz — to deliver innovative and holistic protection solutions for the people of India,” said Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL).

JFSL-Allianz JV Details

The reinsurance JV will support insurers in managing risks more effectively by providing access to strong underwriting capabilities and competitive capacity, the Reliance-owned firm stated. This will enhance the resilience of India’s insurance ecosystem.

The partnership combines JFSL’s deep local expertise and extensive digital presence with Allianz’s robust underwriting and global reinsurance capabilities.

“The JV will leverage Allianz’s existing Allianz Re and Allianz Commercial portfolios and operations in India. It will also benefit from Allianz’s global infrastructure, including expertise in pricing, risk selection, and portfolio management. Allianz Re has been reinsuring risks in India for over 25 years,” JFSL said.

Jio Financial aims to digitally offer Indians “simple, secure, seamless and smart financial solutions” addressing four core needs: borrowing, investing, transacting, and protecting.

“India is experiencing a transformative rise in insurance demand, fuelled by increasing prosperity, growing financial literacy, and rapid digital adoption. This partnership, combining Allianz’s global reinsurance expertise with JFSL’s in-depth understanding of the Indian market and strong digital infrastructure, intends to deliver innovative, customised reinsurance solutions to insurers,” said Jio Financial non-executive director Isha Ambani.