Third-party motor insurance is mandatory in India for several reasons. Here's why you need third-party motor insurance in India:
Driving any car, bike, tractor or any other commercial vehicle without a Third Party Motor Insurance Policy is illegal in India as per the Motor Vehicles Act.
Third-party motor insurance provides coverage for any legal liabilities arising from third-party damages caused by your vehicle.
Compensation for cost of repairing or replacement if your vehicle causes damage to someone else’s property or vehicle.
The policy includes personal accident cover for the owner/driver of the insured vehicle, providing compensation for accidental death or disability due to a road accident.
Knowing that you are fulfilling your legal obligations and are financially protected against any third-party liabilities, having third-party motor insurance gives you peace of mind.
Let’s take a closer look at the key features of third party insurance
Key Features | Third Party Insurance Coverage |
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Third party death/ Injury | Unlimited Liability as decided by the court |
Third party property damages | Up to Rs 7.5 Lacs |
Personal Accident Cover | Up to 15 Lacs |
Own damages | No |
Buying Process | Smartphone enabled easy buying process |
Claim Settlement | Easy claim settlement process with dedicated team |
When you buy third party motor insurance, you receive coverage for –
Coverage for treatment for injuries sustained by a third party in an accident that is caused by your insured vehicle.
The death benefit as per the terms and conditions will be given if the third party, unfortunately, passes away in the accident for which the insured individual is held responsible.
Any damage to the third party’s vehicle or property that has occurred due to the policyholder’s fault will be compensated up to a limit of Rs 7.5 lakhs.
All legal liabilities faced by the insured individual are also covered under third party insurance.
Standard exclusions of Third party motor insurance are -
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Whether you are buying a car, bike or a commercial vehicle, the types of coverage under motor insurance are classified into two types:
1. Third Party Motor Insurance
2. Comprehensive Motor Insurance
Let’s compare both motor insurance coverages-
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Covers and Benefits | Third Party | Comprehensive |
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Damages / Loss to Own Vehicle due to an Accident | ||
Damages / Loss to Own Vehicle due to Theft | ||
Damages / Loss to Own Vehicle due to Fire | ||
Damages / Loss to Own Vehicle due to Natural Calamities | ||
Damages / Loss to Own Vehicle due to Riots and Strike | ||
Damages / Loss to Own Vehicle due to Transit Damage | ||
Customization of IDV value | ||
Extra protection with customized add-ons | ||
Personal accident cover | ||
Damage to Third Party Vehicle | ||
Injuries/Death of a third party person | ||
Damage to Third party Property | ||
This is stipulated by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), and it is directly proportional to your vehicle Engine Capacity / Battery Capacity / GVW. Let’s check the latest price of third party insurance as defined by IRDAI effective 1st June 2022.
Third Party Premium for Old Four Wheelers
Private cars with engine capacity | Premium rate (effective 1st June 2022) |
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Not exceeding 1000cc | ₹ 2,094 |
Exceeding 1000cc but not exceeding 1500cc | ₹ 3,416 |
Exceeding 1500cc | ₹ 7,897 |
Third Party Premiums for Old Electric Vehicle (EV) Four Wheeler
Vehicle kilowatt capacity (KW) | Premium rate (effective 1st June 2022) |
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Not exceeding 30KW | ₹ 1,780 |
Exceeding 30KW but not exceeding 65KW | ₹ 2,904 |
Exceeding 65KW | ₹ 6,712 |
Third Party Premium for new Four Wheelers (3 year Single Premium policy)
Private cars with engine capacity | Premium rate (effective 1st June 2022) |
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Not exceeding 1000cc | ₹ 6,521 |
Exceeding 1000cc but not exceeding 1500cc | ₹ 10,640 |
Exceeding 1500cc | ₹ 24,596 |
Third Party Premiums for new Electric Vehicle (EV) Four Wheeler (3 year Single Premium policy)
Vehicle kilowatt capacity (KW) | Premium rate (effective 1st June 2022) |
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Not exceeding 30KW | ₹ 5,543 |
Exceeding 30KW but not exceeding 65KW | ₹ 9,044 |
Exceeding 65KW | ₹ 20,907 |
Third Party Premium for Old Two Wheelers
Private Bike with engine capacity | Premium rate (effective 1st June 2022) |
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Not exceeding 75cc | ₹ 538 |
Exceeding 75cc but not exceeding 150cc | ₹ 714 |
Exceeding 150cc but not exceeding 350cc | ₹ 1,366 |
Exceeding 350cc | ₹ 2,804 |
Third Party Premiums for Electric Vehicle (EV) Two Wheeler
Vehicle kilowatt capacity (KW) | Premium rate (effective 1st June 2022) |
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Not exceeding 3KW | ₹ 457 |
Exceeding 3KW but not exceeding 7KW | ₹ 607 |
Exceeding 7KW but not exceeding 16KW | ₹ 1,161 |
Exceeding 16KW | ₹ 2,383 |
Third Party Premium for new Two Wheelers (5 Year Single Premium policy)
Private Bike with engine capacity | Premium rate (effective 1st June 2022) |
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Not exceeding 75cc | ₹ 2,901 |
Exceeding 75cc but not exceeding 150cc | ₹ 3,851 |
Exceeding 150 cc but not exceeding 350cc | ₹ 7,365 |
Exceeding 350cc | ₹ 15,117 |
Third Party Premiums for new Electric Vehicle (EV) Two Wheeler (5 year Single Premium policy)
Vehicle kilowatt capacity (KW) | Premium rate (effective 1st June 2022) |
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Not exceeding 3KW | ₹ 2,466 |
Exceeding 3KW but not exceeding 7KW | ₹ 3,273 |
Exceeding 7KW but not exceeding 16KW | ₹ 6,260 |
Exceeding 16KW | ₹ 12,849 |
Premium of Goods Carrying Commercial Vehicles (other than 3 wheelers) –Public Carriers
Engine capacity | Premium rate (effective 1st June 2022) |
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Not exceeding 7500 kgs | ₹ 16,049 |
Exceeding 7500 kgs but not exceeding 12,000 kgs | ₹ 27,186 |
Exceeding 12,000 kgs but not exceeding 20,000 kgs | ₹ 35,313 |
Exceeding 20,000 kgs but not exceeding 40,000 kgs | ₹ 43,950 |
Exceeding 40,000 kgs | ₹ 44,242 |
Premium of Goods Carrying Commercial Vehicles (other than 3 wheelers) – Private Carriers
Engine capacity | Premium rate (effective 1st June 2022) |
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Not exceeding 7500 kgs | ₹ 8,510 |
Exceeding 7500 kgs but not exceeding 12,000 kgs | ₹ 17,352 |
Exceeding 12,000 kgs but not exceeding 20,000 kgs | ₹ 10,969 |
Exceeding 20,000 kgs but not exceeding 40,000 kgs | ₹ 17,626 |
Exceeding 40,000 kgs | ₹ 25,038 |
Premium of Goods Carrying Commercial Three Wheelers
Carrier Type | Premium rate (effective 1st June 2022) |
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Public Carrier | ₹ 4,492 |
Private Carrier | ₹ 3,922 |
Premium of Goods Carrying Electric Commercial Vehicles (other than 3 wheelers) – Public Carriers
Engine capacity | Premium rate (effective 1st June 2022) |
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Not exceeding 7500 kgs | ₹ 13,642 |
Exceeding 7500 kgs but not exceeding 12,000 kgs | ₹ 23,108 |
Exceeding 12,000 kgs but not exceeding 20,000 kgs | ₹ 30,016 |
Exceeding 20,000 kgs but not exceeding 40,000 kgs | ₹ 37,357 |
Exceeding 40,000 kgs | ₹ 37,606 |
Premium of Goods Carrying Electric Commercial Vehicles (other than 3 wheelers) – Private Carriers
Engine capacity | Premium rate (effective 1st June 2022) |
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Not exceeding 7500 kgs | ₹ 7,233 |
Exceeding 7500 kgs but not exceeding 12,000 kgs | ₹ 14,749 |
Exceeding 12,000 kgs but not exceeding 20,000 kgs | ₹ 9,324 |
Exceeding 20,000 kgs but not exceeding 40,000 kgs | ₹ 14,982 |
Exceeding 40,000 kgs | ₹ 21,282 |
Premium of Goods Carrying Electric Commercial Three Wheelers
Carrier Type | Premium rate (effective 1st June 2022) |
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Public Carrier | ₹ 3,139 |
Private Carrier | ₹ 3,211 |
Third Party Premium for Agricultural Tractors
Engine capacity | Premium rate (effective 1st June 2022) |
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Up to 6HP | ₹ 910 |
Third Party Premium of Two Wheeler used for carrying passengers – Non Electric
Bike with engine capacity | Basic rate | Per Licensed Passenger |
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Not exceeding 75cc | ₹ 861 | ₹ 580 |
Exceeding 75cc but not exceeding 150cc | ₹ 861 | ₹ 580 |
Exceeding 150 cc but not exceeding 350cc | ₹ 861 | ₹ 580 |
Exceeding 350cc | ₹ 2,254 | ₹ 580 |
Third Party Premium of Two Wheeler used for carrying passengers - Electric
Vehicle kilowatt capacity (KW) | Basic rate | Per Licensed Passenger |
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Not exceeding 3KW | ₹ 732 | ₹ 493 |
Exceeding 3KW but not exceeding 7KW | ₹ 732 | ₹ 493 |
Exceeding 7KW but not exceeding 16KW | ₹ 732 | ₹ 493 |
Exceeding 16KW | ₹ 1,916 | ₹ 493 |
Third Party Premium of Auto-rickshaw and E-rickshaw
Segment | Basic rate | Per Licensed Passenger |
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Auto Rickshaw | ₹ 2,539 | ₹ 1,214 |
E-Rickshaw | ₹ 1,648 | ₹ 789 |
Four wheeled vehicles used for carrying passengers not exceeding 6 passengers
Engine capacity | Basic rate | Per Licensed Passenger |
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Not exceeding 1000cc | ₹ 6,040 | ₹ 1,162 |
Exceeding 1000cc but not exceeding 1500cc | ₹ 7,940 | ₹ 978 |
Exceeding 1500cc | ₹ 10,523 | ₹ 1,117 |
Four wheeled vehicles used for carrying passengers not exceeding 6 passengers - Electric
Engine capacity | Basic rate | Per Licensed Passenger |
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Not exceeding 30KW | ₹ 5,134 | ₹ 988 |
Exceeding 30KW but not exceeding 65KW | ₹ 6,749 | ₹ 831 |
Exceeding 65KWc | ₹ 8,945 | ₹ 949 |
Third Party Premium of Buses
Segment | Basic rate | Per Licensed Passenger |
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Educational institution bus | ₹ 12,192 | ₹ 745 |
Other than educational institution bus | ₹ 14,343 | ₹ 877 |
Third Party Premium of Buses - Electric
Segment | Basic rate | Per Licensed Passenger |
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Educational institution bus | ₹ 11,670 | ₹ 713 |
Other than educational institution bus | ₹ 12,192 | ₹ 745 |
When you buy third party motor insurance, you enjoy many benefits.
The biggest benefit of having third party insurance is that you receive coverage for legal and financial liabilities towards the third party in the event of an accident.
Having third party insurance will ensure that you protect your hard-earned money when things go awry.
It is legally necessary to have a valid third party motor insurance policy to drive your car or ride your bike on Indian roads. If you are caught driving without a valid motor insurance policy, you may incur a hefty fine.
At IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Co. Ltd. we believe in simplifying the process of purchasing third party motor insurance. You can simply walk into any of our offices to get third party coverage for your bike or car. Our experienced customer support staff will be more than happy to assist you with the process.
You could even opt to buy your third party bike insurance or third party car insurance online. Buying coverage online is really easy and can be completed in 3 simple steps.
Step-1
Fill out Vehicle Details
Step-2
Customize your plan
Step-3
Get Policy Document
1 – Provide Vehicle Details
Visit our website and provide vehicle registration number in ‘motor insurance’ tab. System will auto fetch all the details of your vehicle. Once prompted, fill in your name , contact number and other details as per KYC documents.
2 – Cross-Check Details
Once you have completed filling up all the details, you need to cross-check the details and coverage plan. Once checked, make the payment through your preferred payment method.
3 - Get Policy Document
A soft copy of your third party motor insurance policy would be emailed to you immediately. You can take print out or simply access it in your email anytime you wish to.
Buying third party insurance online is very easy. All it takes are a few clicks/taps to get your coverage needs within a couple of minutes.
Our website is available for you at any time of the day. Whether you’re in office or at home, simply log on at your convenient time to get your insurance policy.
Your third-party insurance policy copy stays safe in your mailbox & you may use it whenever you need it.
Here is a quick look at the process of filing a third party motor insurance claim.
Step 1. File a First Information Report (FIR): You need to file a First Information Report (FIR) immediately at the local police station as soon as you can. Without an FIR, your claim may not be processed.
Step 2. Inform us(Insurance Company) : Get in touch with us immediately at 1800-103-5499 so that our customer support staff can guide you through the process of filing a claim.
We will guide you on the documents you require to make a claim, post which you need to arrange these in order.
You will need to have
Filled claim form
Copy of FIR
Copy of Third party insurance policy
Copy of your driving license
Copy of your vehicle’s RC
Any other situation-specific documents (such as photographic evidence).
Provided all your initial paperwork is in order, IFFCO Tokio team will assist you at every step so that your third party insurance claim gets processed smoothly.
Avoid belowmentioned mistakes in order to ensure that your third-party motor insurance claims process gets settled smoothly.
Do not drive away from the scene of the accident
Do not get into personal discussions and settlement with the third party
Do not forget to file an FIR with the police
Do not forget to keep your insurer informed every step of the way
Do not miss out on taking photographic evidence
For any queries or detailed guidance, get in touch with us at IFFCO Tokio.
Third party motor insurance covers your legal and financial liabilities towards the third party in an accident caused by you. The maximum coverage goes up to Rs 7.5 lakhs for property damages. There is unlimited liability coverage for loss of life or severe injury sustained by the third party (amount is decided in court).
Yes, third party insurance can be bought online. All leading insurers in the country offer you the option of buying coverage on their websites.
No, add-ons can only be included in a comprehensive motor insurance policy.
When filing a claim on your third party insurance, you need to present your insurance policy copy, filled up claim form, RC copy of vehicle, driving licence copy, and FIR.
First-party refers to the insured individual, second-party is the insurance provider, and third party is the person towards whom damages are owed by the first-party in an accident.