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Motor Insurance

Private car, two-wheeler and commercial vehicle cover — including for vehicles carrying valuable cargo.

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Overview

What is Motor Insurance, and why does it matter?

Motor insurance covers your vehicle and your liability to others in the event of an accident, theft or damage. Third-party cover is a legal requirement in India for vehicles on public roads; comprehensive cover adds protection for your own vehicle on top of that legal minimum.

Who should consider this

Risk

Risks this cover helps address

Coverage

What can be covered

Third-party liability

The legally mandatory minimum — covers injury or damage you cause to a third party.

Own Damage (OD)

Covers damage to your own vehicle from accident, fire, theft and other listed perils, as part of comprehensive cover.

Comprehensive cover

Combines third-party and own-damage cover, typically the most complete protection available.

Commercial & fleet policies

Structured for business-owned vehicles, including goods-carrying and passenger-carrying vehicles.

Optional covers & add-ons

Read carefully

What's typically excluded

Every policy is different — this is a general guide to the kind of exclusions common in this category, not a list for any specific policy.

Buying & documentation

What affects your premium, and what you'll need

Premium factors

  • Vehicle make, model and age
  • Cubic capacity / vehicle class
  • City / registration zone
  • Claim history and no-claim bonus
  • Cover type and add-ons selected

Documents usually needed

  • Vehicle registration certificate (RC)
  • Valid driving licence
  • Previous policy copy (for renewals)
  • Government-issued photo ID
  • FIR copy, for theft claims
If something happens

How a motor claim works

1

Ensure safety first

Move to safety and check for injuries; call emergency services if anyone is hurt.

2

Document the scene

Photograph the vehicles, damage and surroundings from multiple angles before anything is moved, where safe to do so.

3

File an FIR where relevant

Generally advisable for injury, hit-and-run, theft or disputes — check what your specific claim needs.

4

Notify us or your insurer

Share your policy number and incident details as soon as reasonably possible.

5

Survey and settlement

The vehicle is inspected/surveyed as needed and the claim is processed against your policy terms.

For full step-by-step guidance and a claim assistance form, visit the Claims Centre →

Learn more

Understanding Motor Insurance

Video Guide Coming Soon

We're preparing a short explainer on motor insurance. In the meantime, the sections above cover the essentials — or get in touch with a question.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is third-party cover enough, or should I get comprehensive?

Third-party meets the legal minimum but doesn't cover your own vehicle. Comprehensive cover is worth considering for most owners, particularly on a newer or higher-value vehicle — we can talk through what fits your situation.

Does my policy cover a vehicle used to transport valuable goods?

A standard motor policy covers the vehicle itself, not necessarily the goods inside it. If you regularly move high-value cargo, ask us about pairing motor cover with a separate marine cargo or goods-in-transit policy.

What happens to my No Claim Bonus if I make a claim?

Making a claim typically resets or reduces your NCB at renewal — for very small repair costs, it's sometimes worth comparing the claim value against the NCB you'd lose.

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Ready to get a motor quote?

Tell us what you need covered — no payment or policy details required to start the conversation.

Actual coverage, exclusions, limits, deductibles, eligibility and terms depend on the insurer, the policy you select and underwriting. This page is general information, not a quotation or a guarantee of cover — nothing here is a substitute for reading your policy wording, and no coverage exists until a policy is issued by the insurer.