Insurers cannot deny payout over vehicle’s route deviation: SC’s big ruling on motor accident claims explained

The Supreme Court has delivered a significant ruling, stating that insurance companies cannot deny compensation to accident victims solely because the vehicle involved deviated from its permitted route or violated its permit conditions. A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra emphasised that, in the context of motor accidents, the insurance policy’s primary…

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Insurance coverage lower than global average, notable gaps

This lag in insurance coverage presents opportunities for insurers. They can expand their reach in tier-II and tier-III cities and rural areas with low awareness and accessibility. “Insurance density in India is relatively low compared to global standards. Innovative distribution models can facilitate the inclusion of underinsured customers who are already covered by government schemes,”…

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