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How GST Impact Car Insurance Premiums?

What is GST?

Impact of GST on Car Insurance Premium

GST entered the market in 2017 to replace service tax. Motor or car insurance policies are likely to undergo significant changes due to this development. The table below provides an overview of the impact of GST on insurance premiums:

Impact Description
Increase in Premium Car insurance premiums have increased due to the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The GST tax levied on car insurance amounts to 18%, thus directly increasing the final insurance cost.
Impact on Comprehensive Insurance The GST has substantially increased premiums in comprehensive car insurance coverage. Both basic insurance coverage and additional coverage components have been affected by rising GST rates.
GST on Add-Ons The car insurance sector's add-ons, including zero-depreciation, engine protection, and roadside assistance, are subject to GST, which increases policy costs.
Higher Premium for New Policies New vehicle insurance premiums experience higher increases due to the application of GST, which increases the initial expense of insuring a new car following GST implementation.
GST on Car Insurance Renewal The renewal premium will include GST, but the total renewal amount depends on your policy type, the chosen vehicle model, and the selected additional coverage options.

Comparing Car Insurance Premiums Before and After GST

How to Calculate the GST on Your Car Insurance Premium?

Can GST on Car Insurance Be Claimed?

How GST Affects Claims and Payouts in Car Insurance?

GST on Add-ons in Car Insurance

The 2017 GST implementation eliminated the 15% service tax on motor vehicle insurance by establishing a taxation rate of 18% for vehicle insurance premiums. The 3% increase in taxation immediately affected the total cost of insurance policies, including both baseline premiums and add-ons.

The GST tax paid for initial car insurance premiums extends to cover supplemental insurance options that customers select during policy purchase, such as:

Add-On Cover Description
Zero Depreciation Cover This provides customers with complete claim repayment without factoring in value reductions.
Roadside Assistance This enables customers to access towing services, emergency fuel deliveries, and on-site maintenance support.
Engine Protection Cover This helps protect the engines when they encounter damage from waterlogging and oil leaks.
Return to Invoice Cover This assists policyholders in obtaining the complete invoice cost of their car following a total loss incident.
Consumables Cover Covers non-reusable parts like nuts, bolts, and lubricants during repairs.

For Example: The base premium for car insurance policies stands at ₹20,000 while the additional Zero Depreciation Cover comes with ₹5,000 premium cost.

GST Calculation:

GST on Base Premium: ₹20,000 × 18% = ₹3,600

GST on Add-On: ₹5,000 × 18% = ₹900

The total premium amount to be paid sums to ₹29,500, which includes:

Base Premium: ₹20,000 

GST on Base Premium: ₹3,600 

Zero Depreciation Add-on Coverage: ₹5,000 

GST on Add-on: ₹900.

How to Minimise the Impact of GST on Your Car Insurance Premium?

FAQs about Impact of GST on Car Insurance