National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) is one of India's oldest and most trusted general insurance companies, established on December 5, 1906, in Kolkata, West Bengal. Founded to fulfill the nationalist aspiration for self-reliance, NICL has been a cornerstone in the Indian insurance landscape for over a century. Following the nationalization of the insurance industry in 1972, NICL was merged with 21 foreign and 11 Indian companies, becoming a key subsidiary of the General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC), fully owned by the Government of India. In 2002, NICL was delinked from GIC and emerged as an independent entity, continuing to provide comprehensive insurance solutions across the country.

Today, National Insurance operates through an extensive network of approximately 1,730 offices in India and a branch office in Nepal, supported by a strong workforce of over 13,000 skilled employees and more than 50,000 agents. The company's product portfolio encompasses a wide range of insurance solutions, including personal insurance like health, personal accident, and householders’ insurance; motor vehicle insurance; rural insurance covering livestock and agricultural implements; and industrial and commercial insurance that safeguards businesses against natural calamities, fire, and other allied risks. With around 300 diverse insurance products, NICL is committed to meeting the varied needs of its customers.

National Insurance is recognized for its pioneering efforts in the insurance sector, such as being the first to introduce "Office on Wheels" in India and leading in bancassurance and automotive partnerships. The company has also garnered several accolades, including the Economic Times Iconic Brands 2018 award in the General Insurance category and the SKOCH Order of Merit 2017. With a strong focus on corporate social responsibility, NICL actively participates in projects that promote education, health, sanitation, and the welfare of differently-abled persons, aligning its efforts with the Swachh Bharat initiative. Guided by its mission to be the preferred choice for general insurance and its vision to leverage technology for superior service, NICL continues to uphold the highest ethical standards while driving growth and excellence.