India Car Insurance Market Size
| Study Period | 2020-2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 3.37 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 4.62 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 6.56 % |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
India Car Insurance Market Analysis
The India Car Insurance Market size in terms of direct written premiums value is expected to grow from USD 3.37 billion in 2024 to USD 4.62 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 6.56% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
The sales volume of cars in India has continuously increased over the years. As per the Motor Vehicle Act, vehicles operating in Indian public spaces must have compulsory motor insurance coverage. this is leading to a rising car insurance business with rising sales of cars in India. As the demand for protection coverage by car owners is increasing car insurance providers are coming up with a wide range of insurance products consisting of personal injury insurance, third-party insurance, and comprehensive car insurance policy coverage. Small cars, SUVs are among the passenger car segment in India with the highest sales making them an essential segment of the car insurance market.
General insurance companies exist as insurance providers offering car insurance products in India. Participation of private insurers in the car insurance business is increasing its share with a declining share of public insurance companies. A large segment of car owners in India are located in urban centers of Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Mumbai leading to the continuous expansion of car insurance provider branches in these centres and raising the car insurance premium generated through them.
India is observing an increasing share of the population purchasing online insurance policies from Online aggregators, insurance company websites, and other online modes, resulting in an increasing number of car owners preferring to purchase, renew, and claim their car insurance through online channels. To reduce the asymmetric information and moral hazard existing in the Indian car insurance market insurance providers are launching usage-based car insurance with telematics for calculating the insurance premium based on data generated from the vehicle. These innovations are still at a nascent stage for the Indian car insurance market with existing concerns of multiple drivers, privacy and price consciousness in the Indian insurance market.
India Car Insurance Market Trends
Rise in Car Sales
Post-COVID-19, as the economy is recovering with an increase in the level of employment and household income, the sales volume of car in the country are observing an increase, as well as the number of car insurance policies purchased with third-party motor insurance existing as a compulsory policy in the country. SUVs and small cars cover a share of more than 50%in the overall passenger car unit sales in India, leading to car insurance providers focusing on these segments while launching their products. Increases in car insurance premium rates in the country are leading to a rise in gross premiums written in the car insurance market, with an increasing number of players entering the market to reap the market and minimize the car insurance policy cost. With the current car ownership rate in the Indian market, it exists with a large scope to rise over the coming period leading to the expansion of the car insurance industry.
Rising Digital Innovations in Car Insurance
Almost one-fourth of the car insurance in India is bought through online channels; with rising digital and product innovations, an increasing number of private players are entering the market with their online car insurance products. India exists among the leading countries globally, with the largest number of digital banking users at more than 200 million in number, creating a positive externality for the sales of online car insurance and investment by global car insurance players. Increasing adoption of insurtech by the insurance businesses is an additional catalyst boosting the expansion of the car insurance business in India. The launch of mobile telematics-based car insurance in the country is leading the insurance business in a new direction, with insurers charging premium rates based on users' driving scores generated based on different driving parameters. Over the period, HDFC, Bajaj Allianz, Reliance General, and Tata AIG have emerged as leading private car insurance companies in India.
India Car Insurance Industry Overview
The car insurance market in India is fragmented, with a large number of players existing in the market. Technological and product innovation in the market are leading to a wide range of car insurance products being offered to car owners, consisting of personal and third-party liability insurance. Some of the existing players in the India Car Insurance Market are IFFCO Tokio General Insurance, Royal Sundaram General Insurance, The Oriental Insurance Company, HDFC ERGO General Insurance, and Universal Sompo General Insurance.
India Car Insurance Market Leaders
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IFFCO Tokio General Insurance
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Royal Sundaram General Insurance
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The Oriental Insurance Company
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HDFC ERGO General Insurance
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Universal Sompo General Insurance
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
India Car Insurance Market News
- October 2022: Turtlefin, existing as India's insurtech company, partnered with Droom Technologies, an automobile e-commerce platform dealing with the buying and selling of used and new vehicles, to provide motor vehicle insurance services. The partnership expanded Turtlefin's options of providing motor insurance products to Droom’s customers purchasing four-wheelers online.
- In January 2023, New India Assurance launched a ‘Pay as You Drive’ policy, which offers a comprehensive motor insurance policy, charging a premium based on the usage of the vehicle. The policy consists of two components third-party cover and own-damage cover.
India Car Insurance Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS AND INSIGHTS
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Drivers
4.2.1 Rising Sales of Cars in the India
4.2.2 Increase in Road Traffic Accidents
4.3 Market Restraints
4.3.1 Increase in Cost of Claims Made
4.3.2 Increase in False Claims and Scams
4.4 Market Opportunities
4.4.1 Online Car Insurance Products Expanding the Car Insurance Sales
4.4.2 Demand for Customized Insurance Products by the Buyers
4.5 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.5.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.5.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.5.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.5.4 Threat of Substitutes
4.5.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.6 Technological Innovations in India Car Insurance Market
4.7 Insights on Regulatory Trends Shaping the Market
4.8 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1 By Coverage
5.1.1 Third-Party Liability Coverage
5.1.2 Collision/Comprehensive/Other Optional Coverage
5.2 By Application
5.2.1 Personal Vehicles
5.2.2 Commercial Vehicles
5.3 By Distribution Channel
5.3.1 Direct Sales
5.3.2 Individual Agents
5.3.3 Brokers
5.3.4 Banks
5.3.5 Online
5.3.6 Other Distribution Channels
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Market Concentration Overview
6.2 Company Profiles
6.2.1 IFFCO Tokio General Insurance
6.2.2 Royal Sundaram General Insurance
6.2.3 The Oriental Insurance Company
6.2.4 HDFC ERGO General Insurance
6.2.5 Universal Sompo General Insurance
6.2.6 Tata AIG General Insurance
6.2.7 The New India Assurance
6.2.8 SBI General Insurance
6.2.9 Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
6.2.10 Future Generali India Insurance
6.2.11 Bharti AXA General Insurance
6.2.12 ICICI Lombard General Insurance*
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET FUTURE TRENDS
8. DISCLAIMER AND ABOUT US
India Car Insurance Industry Segmentation
Car insurance is a contract between the car owner and the insurance company where the car owner agrees to pay a fixed premium rate over some time for protection against financial loss in the event of any damage or loss to the car. Rising digital insurance and product innovations in the market are making car insurance products more inclusive among car owners. The study gives a brief description of the Indian car insurance market. It includes details on car insurance premiums, investment by car insurance companies, and the launch of new car insurance products.
India's car insurance market is segmented by coverage, by application, and by distribution channel. By coverage, the market is segmented into third-party liability coverage and collision/comprehensive/other optional coverage. By application, the market is segmented into personal vehicles and commercial vehicles. By distribution channel, the market is segmented into individual agents, brokers, banks, online, and other distribution channels. The report also covers the market sizes and forecasts for the Indian car insurance market in value (USD) for all the above segments.
| By Coverage | |
| Third-Party Liability Coverage | |
| Collision/Comprehensive/Other Optional Coverage |
| By Application | |
| Personal Vehicles | |
| Commercial Vehicles |
| By Distribution Channel | |
| Direct Sales | |
| Individual Agents | |
| Brokers | |
| Banks | |
| Online | |
| Other Distribution Channels |
India Car Insurance Market Research FAQs
How big is the India Car Insurance Market?
The India Car Insurance Market size is expected to reach USD 3.37 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 6.56% to reach USD 4.62 billion by 2029.
What is the current India Car Insurance Market size?
In 2024, the India Car Insurance Market size is expected to reach USD 3.37 billion.
Who are the key players in India Car Insurance Market?
IFFCO Tokio General Insurance, Royal Sundaram General Insurance, The Oriental Insurance Company, HDFC ERGO General Insurance and Universal Sompo General Insurance are the major companies operating in the India Car Insurance Market.
India Car Insurance Industry Report
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