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Motor insurance in India covers for the loss or damage caused to the automobile or its parts due to natural and man-made calamities. It provides accident cover for individual owners of the vehicle while driving and also for passengers and third party legal liability.
Motor Insurance(Third Party) is compulsory on purchase of new vehicles whether acquired for commercial or private usage as per Motor Vehicle Act in India. One can be penalised for driving without a valid cover.
An accident can happen to anyone even if the driver of the car is not at fault. This may result into a lot of damages caused in person as well as to the car. Motor Insurance turns to be very beneficial under such circumstances.
Motor Insurance covers :
Accident caused by external means.
Man made calamities, such as Explosion, Burglary, Theft, Riots & Strikes,Malicious Acts, Terrorism, etc
Natural calamities like Earthquakes, Fire, Floods, Typhoons, Hurricanes, Storms, Cyclones, Lightning,etc.
While in Transit by rail/road, air or waterway.
Cover for an owner driver in case of death
Normal wear and tear of the vehicle due to usage
Loss or damage due to depreciation of vehicle
Electrical / Mechanical breakdown
Loss or damage incurred outside the geographical area
Loss or damage caused as result of driving under intoxication (DUI) (alcohol/drugs)
Loss or damage caused to the vehicle by a unauthorized person without valid driving license
Loss or damage due to nuclear risks
Vehicle being used otherwise than in accordance with restrictions as to use.
Loss/Damage attributable to War/Mutiny/Nuclear risks
Damages caused due to speed testing/ racing
Known or deliberate accidental damage
These may vary from insurer to insurer.
Types of motor insurance available in the market:
Car Insurance policy can be broadly classified as follows:
Private Car Insurance :
It is compulsory for all the new cars to have a motor-car insurance. It is insurance for vehicles not used for commercial purposes. The amount of premium depends on the make and value of the car, state where the car is registered and the year of manufacture.
Two Wheeler Insurance :
It covers accidental insurance for the drivers of the Two wheeler vehicle.
Commercial Vehicle Insurance :
It provides cover for all the vehicles which are not used for personal purposes, goods carrying vehicles like the Trucks, Tempos and HMVs.
Third Party Insurance Policy:
This type of policy only covers the third person who has been damaged or injured in an accident where the owner is accountable. It covers the insured person's liability to third parties' loss caused by an accident involving the auto vehicle of the insured. This refers to the minimum risks that are to be covered under the Auto Vehicles Act 1938 (Act Liability). It doesn't cover the expenses, damage, theft or injuries of the owner. This type of plan is made compulsory by the law of India.
This type of plan has a wider scope and covers all the above mentioned liability along with the insured person's damage, theft, expenses and injuries in result of an accident of the auto vehicle. This type of policy can be extended to increase benefits as an additional feature.
It covers third party liability for bodily injuries and/or death and property damage. Personal accident cover for owner driver is also included.