Health Insurance comparison
Niva Bupa vs Manipal Cigna
Niva Bupa leads on overall score, but the better choice depends on your priorities. Here is how they compare, dimension by dimension.
IRDAI figures side by side
| Measure | Niva Bupa | Manipal Cigna |
|---|---|---|
| Claim settlement ratio (latest year)Claims paid out of claims decided, by number. 95% or more is strong; below 90% is a flag. | 92.55% in FY 2024-25 | 93.71% in FY 2024-25 |
| Claims counted in that yearBelow 1,000 claims, the ratio swings too much to compare. Each insurer's review names the exact IRDAI table used. | 10,24,782 reported, 9,42,543 paid | 4,88,416 reported, 4,58,566 paid |
| Three-year average claim settlement ratioShown only when all three years are available. | 91.74% | 90.87% |
| Incurred claims ratioClaims incurred as a share of premium earned, from IRDAI's Annual Report. | 61.63% in FY 2024-25 | 73.31% in FY 2024-25 |
| Complaints to IRDAIGrievances reported, from IRDAI's Handbook. | 7,970 in FY 2024-25, 77.8 per 10,000 claims | 2,041 in FY 2024-25, 41.8 per 10,000 claims |
| Solvency ratioIRDAI's minimum is 1.50. | 3.03 at 31 Mar 2025 | 1.76 at 31 Mar 2025 |
Sources: IRDAI Handbook on Indian Insurance Statistics 2024-25, IRDAI Annual Report 2024-25 and insurers' NL-37 public disclosures. Each insurer's review lists the exact table and link. See how we calculate these.
On the latest claim settlement ratio, Manipal Cigna is ahead. A ratio is one year's record, so weigh it with complaints and the plan wording.
Side-by-side scores
| Dimension | Niva Bupa | Manipal Cigna | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.2/10 | 7.7/10 | Niva Bupa |
| Claim settlement | 8.4/10 | 7.4/10 | Niva Bupa |
| Value | 8/10 | 7.7/10 | Niva Bupa |
| Customer service | 7.6/10 | 7.5/10 | Niva Bupa |
| Digital experience | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | Niva Bupa |
| Flexibility | 8.5/10 | 8.4/10 | Niva Bupa |
Niva Bupa
8.2/10Strong health insurer for families with solid restoration features.
Pros
- Good restoration options
- Strong plan variety
Cons
- Can be premium-priced
- Policy terms still require careful reading
Manipal Cigna
7.7/10Flexible health insurer with strong plan variety; compare restoration and add-ons carefully.
Pros
- Wide plan menu
- Strong hospital network
- Useful senior and global-cover options
Cons
- Many variants can confuse buyers
- Some benefits depend on add-ons
- Restoration rules differ by plan
The verdict
On our scoring, Niva Bupa edges ahead overall. That said, the loser may still win for you on a dimension you weight heavily, so match the table above to your priorities and read both full reviews.