Taxi Insurance

Yes, it is extremely important for all cabs and taxis to have a liability policy in place and even better, to have a standard/comprehensive package policy in place. Moreover, if your primary business involves picking and dropping passengers on a daily basis- you must be prepared for all kinds of risks that your taxi and company may face! A standard taxi insurance policy will protect and cover your company in case of any losses your taxi causes to a third-party property/person/vehicle and, would also cover the insured taxi and the owner in case of any accidents, natural calamities, theft, malicious acts, etc.

Yes, it is extremely important for all cabs and taxis to have a liability policy in place and even better, to have a standard/comprehensive package policy in place.

Moreover, if your primary business involves picking and dropping passengers on a daily basis- you must be prepared for all kinds of risks that your taxi and company may face!

A standard taxi insurance policy will protect and cover your company in case of any losses your taxi causes to a third-party property/person/vehicle and, would also cover the insured taxi and the owner in case of any accidents, natural calamities, theft, malicious acts, etc.

Given the number of options available today, it is important to pick a commercial car insurance that is simple, reasonable, protects and covers you and your business in all possible situations and most importantly, guarantees to settle claims as soon as possible. After all, that’s the most important part of an insurance! Here are a few tips that will help you pick the right commercial car insurance for your taxi or cab: Right Insured Declared Value (IDV): IDV is the manufacturer’s listed selling price of the taxi or cab you want to insure (including its depreciation). Your premium will be dependent on this. While looking for the right taxi insurance online, make sure your IDV is stated correctly. Service Benefits: Consider services such as 24x7 Customer Support and a wide network of cashless garages, among others. In times of need, these services matter. Review Add-Ons: While picking the right taxi insurance for your car, consider the add-ons available to ensure maximum benefits. Claim Speed: It’s the most important aspect of any insurance. Pick an insurance company you know will settle claims quickly. Best Value: From the right premium and after services to claim settlements and add-ons; pick a taxi insurance that conveniently covers everything you think you will need at the best possible value.

Given the number of options available today, it is important to pick a commercial car insurance that is simple, reasonable, protects and covers you and your business in all possible situations and most importantly, guarantees to settle claims as soon as possible. After all, that’s the most important part of an insurance!

Here are a few tips that will help you pick the right commercial car insurance for your taxi or cab:

Right Insured Declared Value (IDV): IDV is the manufacturer’s listed selling price of the taxi or cab you want to insure (including its depreciation). Your premium will be dependent on this. While looking for the right taxi insurance online, make sure your IDV is stated correctly.

Service Benefits: Consider services such as 24x7 Customer Support and a wide network of cashless garages, among others. In times of need, these services matter.

Review Add-Ons: While picking the right taxi insurance for your car, consider the add-ons available to ensure maximum benefits.

Claim Speed: It’s the most important aspect of any insurance. Pick an insurance company you know will settle claims quickly.

Best Value: From the right premium and after services to claim settlements and add-ons; pick a taxi insurance that conveniently covers everything you think you will need at the best possible value.

It can be tempting to pick the cheapest cab insurance available. However, while comparing different taxi insurance quotes, consider factors such as service benefits and claim settlement periods. Weighing in important factors is important to ensure your vehicle and business are safeguarded against all the odds: Service Benefits: Great services really matter in times of trouble. Make sure to evaluate services each insurance company is offering and make a sound choice accordingly. Some of the services Digit offers are 24*7 Customer Care Support and Cashless at 2500+ Garages among other services. Quick Claim Settlement: The whole point of insurance is to get your claims settled! So, make sure you pick an insurance company that will guarantee quick claim settlements. 96% of Digit’s claims are settled within 30 days! Additionally, we have a zero-hardcopy policy, which means we only ask for soft copies. Everything is paperless, quick and hassle-free! Check your IDV: A lot of cab insurance quotes online will have a low IDV (Insured Declared Value), i.e. the manufacturer’s selling price of your commercial vehicle. While the IDV affects your premium, it also makes sure you get your right claim at the time of a settlement. The last thing you want during a theft or damage is to find out your IDV was low/at the wrong value! At Digit, we give you the option to set your IDV while buying your commercial vehicle insurance policy online. Best Value: Finally, pick a taxi insurance that gives you a fair combination of it all. The right price, services and of course, quick claims!

It can be tempting to pick the cheapest cab insurance available. However, while comparing different taxi insurance quotes, consider factors such as service benefits and claim settlement periods.

Weighing in important factors is important to ensure your vehicle and business are safeguarded against all the odds:

Service Benefits: Great services really matter in times of trouble. Make sure to evaluate services each insurance company is offering and make a sound choice accordingly. Some of the services Digit offers are 24*7 Customer Care Support and Cashless at 2500+ Garages among other services.

Quick Claim Settlement: The whole point of insurance is to get your claims settled! So, make sure you pick an insurance company that will guarantee quick claim settlements. 96% of Digit’s claims are settled within 30 days! Additionally, we have a zero-hardcopy policy, which means we only ask for soft copies. Everything is paperless, quick and hassle-free!

Check your IDV: A lot of cab insurance quotes online will have a low IDV (Insured Declared Value), i.e. the manufacturer’s selling price of your commercial vehicle. While the IDV affects your premium, it also makes sure you get your right claim at the time of a settlement.

The last thing you want during a theft or damage is to find out your IDV was low/at the wrong value! At Digit, we give you the option to set your IDV while buying your commercial vehicle insurance policy online.

Best Value: Finally, pick a taxi insurance that gives you a fair combination of it all. The right price, services and of course, quick claims!

Model, Engine & Make of the Vehicle: For any kind of motor insurance, the car model, make and engine are extremely important in determining the right insurance premium. Therefore, based on whether your car is a sedan, hatchback or an SUV and, the manufacturing year of the same- all of it would be factored in to actuate your cab’s insurance premium.  Location: Your taxi’s insurance premium may differ based on where your taxi is registered. This is because each city is different and comes with its own set of problems such as bumper to bumper traffic, crime rates, road conditions, etc. Therefore, a taxi being driven in a metro city like Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad or Delhi would have a higher taxi insurance premium, as compared to one being driven in a city like Surat or Kochi, among others. No-Claim Bonus: If you’ve already had a cab insurance before and are currently looking to renew your policy or get a new insurer- then in this case your NCB (No Claim Bonus) will also be considered, and your premium will be at a discounted rate! A No-Claim Bonus means your cab hasn’t had a single claim in the previous policy term. Type of Insurance Plan: There are primarily two kinds of commercial taxi insurances available. Therefore, your insurance premium will depend on the kind of plan you choose. While the compulsory, liability only plan comes with a lesser premium- it only covers third party damages or losses caused to a third-party; whereas a standard package policy may be higher in premium but, would also cover damages and losses to the owner-driver respectively.

Model, Engine & Make of the Vehicle: For any kind of motor insurance, the car model, make and engine are extremely important in determining the right insurance premium.

Therefore, based on whether your car is a sedan, hatchback or an SUV and, the manufacturing year of the same- all of it would be factored in to actuate your cab’s insurance premium. 

Location: Your taxi’s insurance premium may differ based on where your taxi is registered. This is because each city is different and comes with its own set of problems such as bumper to bumper traffic, crime rates, road conditions, etc.

Therefore, a taxi being driven in a metro city like Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad or Delhi would have a higher taxi insurance premium, as compared to one being driven in a city like Surat or Kochi, among others.

No-Claim Bonus: If you’ve already had a cab insurance before and are currently looking to renew your policy or get a new insurer- then in this case your NCB (No Claim Bonus) will also be considered, and your premium will be at a discounted rate!

A No-Claim Bonus means your cab hasn’t had a single claim in the previous policy term.

Type of Insurance Plan: There are primarily two kinds of commercial taxi insurances available. Therefore, your insurance premium will depend on the kind of plan you choose.

While the compulsory, liability only plan comes with a lesser premium- it only covers third party damages or losses caused to a third-party; whereas a standard package policy may be higher in premium but, would also cover damages and losses to the owner-driver respectively.

To protect your business from any losses that can be caused due to any minor or major accident, collision and even natural calamity.  To protect yourself from legal liabilities; every car in India at least needs to have a Third-Party policy for their commercial car. To ensure the safety of your passengers. You have the option to opt for a passenger cover if you take a Comprehensive Commercial Vehicle Insurance. This won’t only ensure your passengers are protected too, but gives you more credibility as a responsible business and/or driver.

• To protect your business from any losses that can be caused due to any minor or major accident, collision and even natural calamity. 
• To protect yourself from legal liabilities; every car in India at least needs to have a Third-Party policy for their commercial car.
• To ensure the safety of your passengers. You have the option to opt for a passenger cover if you take a Comprehensive Commercial Vehicle Insurance. This won’t only ensure your passengers are protected too, but gives you more credibility as a responsible business and/or driver.
  

To buy or renew your commercial taxi insurance, all you need to do is Whatsapp us on this number (70 2600 2400) and we’ll ring you back to complete the process! Simple 😊

To buy or renew your commercial taxi insurance, all you need to do is Whatsapp us on this number (70 2600 2400) and we’ll ring you back to complete the process! Simple 😊