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Last reviewed: June 2026 — Cover Credit Advisory Team
IMT-23 is an endorsement that reinstates cover for overturning — which is excluded from standard GCV comprehensive policies. Given the hilly terrain between Kurnool and Nandyal, and the winding highway stretches across Telangana, overturning is a real risk. Without IMT-23, your own damage claim after overturning will be rejected. We always add this for lorry, tipper, and tanker operators in this region.
No. Standard GCV comprehensive policies cover only the vehicle — not the goods being transported. For goods coverage, you need a Goods-in-Transit (GIT) policy as a separate or add-on policy. GIT covers loss or damage to cargo due to accident, fire, theft, or natural calamity during transit. Without GIT, you are fully liable to the consignee for damaged or lost goods.
Yes, significantly. Commercial vehicles (lorries, buses, autos, taxis) are insured under a GCV (Goods Carrying Vehicle) or PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle) policy, which follows different IRDAI tariff rules. Premiums are calculated based on GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight), seating capacity, and usage type — not just IDV. Add-ons like IMT-23, GIT, and fleet discounts are specific to commercial policies.
IRDAI allows fleet discounts on GCV/PCV policies when you insure 5 or more vehicles under a single policy. The discount typically ranges from 10% to 35% depending on the fleet size and the insurer. We negotiate fleet rates with multiple insurers, coordinate all renewal dates, and handle claims for the entire fleet — a single point of contact for your whole commercial fleet.
Commercial vehicle policies do earn No Claim Bonus (NCB), though at different rates than private vehicles. For own-damage claims, NCB resets to zero. For TP-only claims, NCB on OD is usually unaffected. On renewal, we review your NCB status, help protect it using NCB protection add-ons where available, and ensure you don't lose earned discounts when switching insurers.
Yes — the September 2025 GST exemption applies only to individual life and health insurance. Commercial (GCV/PCV) motor insurance, like all general insurance, continues to attract the standard 18% GST on premiums.
GCV (Goods Carrying Vehicle) policies cover lorries, trucks, tippers, and tankers that transport goods. PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle) policies cover buses, taxis, and autos carrying paying passengers. The two are rated and underwritten differently — for example, PCV policies factor in seating capacity and route/permit type, while GCV factors in GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) and cargo type. We match your specific permit class to the right policy.
The compulsory Personal Accident cover under a commercial policy typically protects only the named owner-driver, not a hired driver. If your vehicle is operated by an employed driver, you need a separate Paid Driver Personal Accident cover — and under labour law, you may also be liable for compensation if an uninsured driver is injured on duty. We always check this gap for fleet and lorry owners.
A permit (National Permit, State Permit, or Contract Carriage Permit, depending on use) is issued by the RTO and is separate from your insurance, but insurers will scrutinise it closely at claim time. If your vehicle is found operating outside its permitted route or purpose at the time of an accident, the insurer can reject the claim. We verify your permit details match your declared usage before issuing a policy.
Third-party cover is the legal minimum and is mandatory for every commercial vehicle on the road. But for a lorry, tipper, or bus that represents a large capital investment, an accident with only third-party cover means the entire repair or replacement cost falls on you. We generally recommend comprehensive cover with relevant add-ons (IMT-23, GIT) for vehicles under 8–10 years old, especially where breakdown would disrupt your business.
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