The India Motor Insurance Market size is estimated at INR 1 trillion in 2024, and is expected to reach INR 1.7 trillion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 11.16% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
COVID-19 has impacted negatively on India Motor Insurance Industry because of the lockdown put across the country for a long period of time leading to halt in businesses. New automobile purchases constitute a major portion of the premiums, and hence the lockdown and virtual stoppage of business may aggravate the situation. Lack of purchase of new vehicles is one of the biggest challenges faced by industry. Normally, that would be compensated for by increasing the coverage net of existing vehicles, a vast majority of which fall out of the insurance net by the third and fourth years
In 2021, Motor insurance Industry in India accounted for 34.1% of the non-life insurance premiums earned, followed by health insurance at 29.5%, in FY21 Post-Covid rising demand for personal mobility space is leading to a shift in vehicle ownership patterns and may create an opportunity for motor insurers. Premiums from motor insurance accounted for approx 39.4% of the overall non-life insurance premiums in 2018, due to the rising demand from middle class families.
Being one of the largest automotive sectors, India had over 295 million registered vehicles since 2019. It was the largest producer of two-wheelers across the globe in 2019. The market within the country was dominated by this segment also. In 2020, over 17 million units of two-wheelers were sold domestically across the south Asian country. A drop in the sales volume of two-wheelers was witnessed in the past year. The Vehicle is categorised in 4 types of 2-wheeler, 3-wheeler, passenger and commercial vehicles. The maximum sales is shown in FY 2019. This increasing trend of automobile sales has shown rise in the India Motor Insurance Industry.
Online insurance segment witnessing fastest growth in in India Motor Insurance market during the forecast period. Because of easiness in buying online insurance policy, guidence provided regarding discount, offers and plan by aggregator like Policybazaar bossting the confiendence of consumer in buying the online insurance. Also growing penetration of internet contributing to growth of this segment. Initiative taken by Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority for permitting insurers to conduct video-based KYC supporting the growth of online insurance.
The Indian Motor Insurance Market is highly competitive with the presence of major Global players. The market presents opportunities for growth during the forecasted period which is expected to further drive market competition. With the presence of multiple players holding a significant share the market has observed a competitive environment.
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