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IAG named as potential partner for Indian JV

The State Bank of India (SBI) is expected to announce its non-life insurance partner in June – and IAG is still in the hunt.

In April SBI reportedly shortlisted IAG and two other international insurers as potential partners for a general insurance joint venture.

Indian newspaper reports say SBI has been in “advanced talks” with IAG, which would most likely have to pay a premium for a 26% stake, the maximum allowed by Indian authorities.

IAG has confirmed it is interested in the Indian market but has not specified the timing of its entry.