A goods carrying vehicle insurance premium is an amount paid
by an insured to an insurer for
purchasing a policy. Shriram
Goods Carrying Vehicle Insurance
premium
calculation will be
based on various factors, such as the policy chosen, cover types, add-ons and
policy period
Third-Party (TP) Premium
According to the Indian Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, third-party liability
insurance is mandatory
in India. TP premiums are calculated based on the cubic capacity of the
vehicle’s engine
Own-Damage (OD) Premium
It is a part of the premium, one pays to get coverage against various
natural and man-made
disasters. Each insurance company will have its own pricing for an Own
Damage (OD)
coverage premium
Compulsory Personal Accident Cover
The government has made Personal Accident coverage mandatory for vehicle
owners/drivers
due to the rise in injury cases. Rs. 15 Lakh is the minimum sum insured
for this cover
Add-ons
Add-ons are additional covers for the vehicle’s enhanced protection. The
premiums depend on
the type of add-on chosen by the insured. Some of the popular add-ons
are Zero Depreciation
cover, Motor Protection cover, Roadside Assistance, Engine and Tyre
Protection cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pay my goods carrying vehicle insurance premium
in instalments?
Goods carrying vehicle insurance premiums cannot be paid in instalments.
The premium for a
commercial vehicle policy must be paid in advance by the insured