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Motor insurance or vehicle insurance covers various vehicle types, including cars, two-wheelers, trucks, autorickshaws, and electric vehicles (EVs). It safeguards you against third-party liabilities arising from an accident involving your insured vehicle.
Moreover, a motor insurance policy provides financial coverage for damages to your own vehicle from accidents, natural disasters, theft, and fire. In India, you should have at least third-party motor insurance to drive legally in public spaces.
A vehicle insurance policy offers following features that can be beneficial for the policyholder:

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Motor insurance can be broadly classified into the following coverage types:
A car insurance policy offers coverage against damages to your own car from accidents, fire, natural calamities and other unforeseen events. It also covers third party (TP) liabilities caused in an accident involving the insured car. While choosing car insurance, you should always compare policy premiums offered by various insurers to get the best deal.
The premium amount would majorly depend on the car's make & value, the state of registration, and its manufacturing year.
Two wheeler insurance or bike insurance provides financial and legal protection to bikes and scooters. It covers two-wheelers against own damages such as accidents, fire, theft, etc. Additionally, it includes any accidental loss caused to the third-person or property.
Similar to car insurance, a two-wheeler policy's premium depends on the bike's age, make & model, registration year, etc.
Electric car insurance is a type of motor insurance policy that protects the electric vehicle owner from any damages due to unforeseen incidents. Like with other four-wheeler policies, a third-party EV insurance policy is mandatory as per the Indian motor laws.
However, a comprehensive EV insurance policy offers more wider protection.
A commercial vehicle insurance policy helps all commercial vehicle drivers reduce expenses they might incur from accidental damages to their vehicles.
It covers all commercial vehicles, such as goods-carrying vehicles, trucks, auto-rickshaws etc., from unforeseen damages like theft, fire, collisions, and third-party damages.
The main three types of motor vehicle insurance policies offered in India include:
Third party liability only insurance coverage is a mandatory vehicle insurance policy under the Indian Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
It covers third person injuries or death in case of an accident involving the insured vehicle. However, third party insurance doesn't provide any direct benefit to the policyholder's vehicle.
Standalone own damage (OD) insurance protects the insured vehicle against any own damages arising out of unforeseen incidents like accidents, theft, fire, etc.
You can opt for this policy with your existing third-party insurance to cover damages to your own vehicle.
Comprehensive insurance comprises both own damage and third-party coverage. It protects vehicle owners against financial losses from accidental damages or theft of the insured vehicle.
Besides, it also covers third-party liabilities, including injuries, death, and property damages. Comprehensive motor vehicle insurance provides wider coverage and also carries a higher premium.
Third-party Liabilities
Covers third-party liabilities, including third-party death, disability and property damages.
Accidents or Collisions
Covers damages from road accidents, collisions or any external means.
Vehicle Theft
Coverage for any partial or total loss to the insured vehicle from theft or burglary up to its IDV (Insured Declared Value).
Natural or Man-Made Acts
Damages from earthquakes, cyclones, typhoons, hurricanes, riots, strikes, terrorist activities, etc.
Fire
Covers damages or losses from fire, self-ignition, or explosion.
Animal Attacks
Motor insurance also covers damages sustained by the insured vehicle from animal attacks.
In-transit Damages
Damages to the insured vehicle while it was in transit via road, water, rail, or air.
Vehicle Depreciation
Motor insurance doesn't cover the usual wear and tear of the insured four-wheeler and its parts.
Drunk Driving
Accidental damages when driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Outside Geographical Area
Damages occurred if driven outside the areas as mentioned in the policy terms & conditions.
Invalid Driving License
Any damages when driving without a valid licence.
Mechanical Failure
Motor insurance does not cover damages due to mechanical or electrical faults.
Illegal Driving
Any loss or damages sustained by the insured vehicle if driven in a race or for unlawful purposes.
Damage due to War
Damages to the insured vehicle in war-related events, invasion, or military operations.
Here is the table highlighting the key differences between third party, own damage, and comprehensive motor insurance policies:
Do you know that around 4 Lakh people meet with road accidents every month? A survey by the World Health Organization found that India had the highest number of road deaths globally in 2012. Considering this and the poor road conditions, motor insurance became mandatory by law to drive legally on Indian roads.
A motor insurance policy protects you from financial risks, unforeseen damages, and legal liabilities that may arise from third party damages. Driving without a vehicle insurance policy can lead to heavy penalties and even imprisonment for up to 3 months.
A few private insurers offer a large number of benefits under motor insurance to the policyholders. These include:

While purchasing a motor insurance policy, it is important to consider the following pointers:
When determining the motor insurance premium, insurance companies consider the following factors:
If you have purchased a new vehicle, you can easily compare and buy motor insurance for your vehicle from Policybazaar.com. Here is how to do it:

Buying motor insurance online has its own advantages. They are as follows:

There is no paperwork involved when you buy or renew motor insurance online from Policybazaar.com. However, you only need the following details:
Vehicle owner name, make/model/variant, engine no., chassis no., engine’s CC, fuel type.
NCB, insurer's name, policy number, Add-on info
Identification & Address Proofs (Pan Card/Aadhar/DL/Voter ID/Form 16/Passport)
In an initiative to make motor insurance more affordable for buyers, IRDAI updated the rules in 2018 and 2020. Check the table below to learn about those updates.
| Insurance Cover | IRDAI 2018 Regulation | IRDAI 2020 Regulation Update |
|---|---|---|
| Third-party Only | 3 years third-party insurance for cars and 5 years third-party cover for bikes | Retained |
| Standalone OD Cover (With Mandatory third-party cover) | 3 years & 5 years OD cover | 1-year Own Damage cover |
Here are some other updates made by the Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority of India.
When you buy motor insurance online from Policybazaar.com, you can compare different insurance quotes in one place. Here are some other advantages of purchasing motor insurance from us:
A policyholder can get claim assistance any time of the day through our dedicated claim assistance team available round the clock.
The cashless assurance facility allows you to avail cashless claim settlement without having to pay anything from your pocket.
Policybazaar also offers a 3-day repair facility in the network garage of the respective insurance company.
If your car has been hit by an accident, we will also offer free pickup, get it repaired in the network garage and drop the insured car at your home.
With the help of self-video claims offered by Policybazaar, a policyholder can make and upload the video of car damages on the PB Claims App and get his/her claim settled in 24 hours.
This advantage lets a policyholder receive windshield repairs at home. Moreover, availing of this feature also does not affect the NCB of an insured car.
Raising a motor insurance claim involves some formalities and documentation, which depend upon the type of vehicle and nature of the loss.
Here are different ways to file a motor insurance claim for your vehicle:

*Though an out-of-court settlement is legally allowed, it is best to involve legal authorities in case of an accident for proper resolution.

For a successful processing of your motor insurance claim, you need to provide the following documents to your insurance provider:

#Rs 2094/- per annum is the price for third-party motor insurance for private cars (non-commercial) of not more than 1000cc
*Savings are based on the comparison between the highest and the lowest premium for own damage cover (excluding add-on covers) provided by different insurance companies for the same vehicle with the same IDV and same NCB. Actual time for transaction may vary subject to additional data requirements and operational processes.
+Savings are based on the maximum discount on own damage premium as offered by our insurer partners.
^Lowest Price Guaranteed is based on certifications shared by insurers with us. Policybazaar will facilitate price matching subject to the terms and conditions of select insurers.
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