ICICI Lombard Investigates Draft Q3 Results Leak Via WhatsApp
Overview
ICICI Lombard General Insurance is probing an internal data leak after unaudited draft Q3 financial results were mistakenly posted on an employee's personal WhatsApp Status. The company has reported the breach to stock exchanges and launched an inquiry under SEBI regulations, cautioning investors against relying on unapproved data.
Governance Lapse at ICICI Lombard
ICICI Lombard General Insurance is investigating an incident where unaudited draft financial results for the third quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2025, were inadvertently shared on an employee's personal WhatsApp Status on January 9. The information was reportedly visible for less than an hour before being deleted.
Regulatory Action and Inquiry
The insurer proactively informed the stock exchanges about the breach, adhering to corporate governance protocols. An internal inquiry has been initiated under SEBI's Prohibition of Insider Trading Regulations, 2015, and the company's own code. Findings from this investigation, along with discussions at the Audit Committee and Board of Directors meetings, will be disclosed upon completion.
Investor Advisory
ICICI Lombard has urged investors to refrain from acting on any preliminary financial data. The company stated that official financial information will only be released after board approval of the audited results. Details regarding the incident will also be made available on the company's official website.
