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Liberty Mutual Insurance increased its stake in Liberty General Insurance Limited (LGI) to 74% on May 18, 2026, up from 55.40% held since September 2025. The move followed changes in India's foreign direct investment (FDI) regulations, which allowed greater foreign participation in the insurance sector. Liberty Mutual, one of the world's leading insurers, aims to use the additional capital to strengthen its retail and commercial insurance businesses in India and improve insurance penetration. The development highlights growing international investment in India's insurance industry and reflects confidence in the sector's long-term growth potential.