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Digit Third-Party insurance provides financial assistance to the policyholder in case his/her car is responsible for accidentally causing property damages or physical injuries to third parties. It also helps car owners to fulfil the legal mandate of having a third party insurance for every car as per the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
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Digit Third Party Car Insurance Vs Comprehensive Car Insurance
Before buying car insurance online, Take a look at the key differences between Digit Third Party Car Insurance and Digit Comprehensive Car Insurance in the table below:
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Digit Third Party Car Insurance |
Digit Comprehensive Car Insurance |
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Policy Coverage |
It covers third party accidental liabilities only. |
It covers car own damages and third party accidental liabilities. |
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Legal Requirement |
Third party insurance cover is mandatory for all cars as per the motor laws of India. |
Comprehensive car insurance cover is not mandatory under the law. |
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Own Damages Cover |
It does not provide own damages cover. |
It covers own damages sustained by the insured car. |
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Premium |
The premium is lower as the coverage is limited. |
The premium is higher as the coverage is broader. |
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Add-on Covers |
It does not offer any add-on covers. |
It offers a wide range of add-on covers, such as zero depreciation cover, roadside assistance cover, no claim bonus protector, etc. |
What is Covered under Digit Third Party Car Insurance?
A Third Party Car Insurance policy by Digit Car Insurance provides coverage for third party liabilities arising out of the insured car due to an accident. It pays compensation to the affected third parties on behalf of the policyholder for causing accidental injuries and damages. Thus, it ensures that the policyholder drives peacefully and enjoys the ride without any stress.
Digit Third Party Car Insurance covers the policyholder against the following:
- Third Party Property Damages- It pays for any damages caused to the property of the third party by the insured car during an accident.
- Personal Damages to Third Party– It provides compensation to the third party victim who has been injured in an accident caused by the insured car. It also pays compensation in case the accident leads to the death or permanent disability of the third party victim.
- Third Party Vehicle Damages– It covers any accidental damages caused to the vehicle of the third party by the insured car.
- Personal Accident Cover– It provides personal accident cover of up to Rs 15 lakh to the owner-driver of the insured car if the accident results in death or disablement. But if the policyholder already has a personal accident cover, he/she does not have to buy it again.
While Go Digit General Insurance Company covers third party vehicle or property damages up to Rs 7.5 lakh, the compensation amount for personal damages to the third party will be as per the decision of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal.
What is Not Covered under Digit Third Party Car Insurance?
The following adversities are not covered under a Digit Third Party Car Insurance policy:
- Own Damages- The policy will not cover any own damages to the insured car resulting due to an accident, natural calamities, fire, manmade calamities and car theft.
- Drunk Driving- If the insured car was being driven in a drunken state at the time of the accident, then the policy will not cover resultant third party liabilities.
- Driving Without a Valid License- The policy will also not cover third party liabilities arising out of the insured car if it was being driven without a valid driving license.
- Contractual Liability- The Digit Third Party Liability Car Insurance policy will not cover any claims arising out of contractual liability.
- Driving Without a Valid License Holder- If a learner’s license holder was driving the insured car without any valid driving license holder in the front seat, any accidental third party liabilities will not be covered.
- War and Nuclear Perils- The policy will not cover third party liabilities of the policyholder if the accident of the insured car was caused due to an act of war, civil war, military rebellion or nuclear weapons.
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Digit Third Party Car Insurance – FAQs
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Q1. What will happen to my NCB if I raise a claim under my Digit Third Party Car Insurance?
If you raise a claim under your Digit Third Party Car Insurance policy, you will lose your No Claim Bonus or NCB. This is because NCB is granted as a reward for not raising a claim in the previous policy year.
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Q2. Can I raise a Digit Third Party Car Insurance claim if someone else was driving my car during the accident?
Yes. You can raise a claim under your Digit Third Party Car Insurance policy even if someone else was driving your car during the accident. However, the driver should have a valid driving license and should not be drunk during the car accident.
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Q3. Will my Digit Third Party Car Insurance policy cover an accident in another state?
Yes. Your Digit Third Party Car Insurance policy will cover your third party liabilities even if the accident occurred in another state. However, it will not cover car accidents outside India.
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Q4. Should I buy Digit Third Party Car Insurance for my old car?
Yes. Buying a Digit Third Party Car Insurance policy for your old car is a good idea as the car’s value will depreciate with time and you will most likely be able to afford damages to the vehicle.
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Q5. What is the maximum compensation offered under Digit Third Party Car Insurance?
There is no maximum compensation limit for third party personal damages under Digit Third Party Car Insurance. However, the insurer will pay a maximum of Rs 7.5 lakh for property/vehicle damages caused to third parties.
