General Insurance Guide
Beyond Life InsuranceWhile PolicyBros specializes in LIC life insurance, understanding general insurance is important for complete financial protection. Here is your guide to health, motor, travel, and home insurance in India.
Life Insurance vs General Insurance
Life Insurance (LIC)
- Covers risk of death or disability
- Long-term policies (10-40 years)
- Savings + protection component
- Tax benefits under 80C and 10(10D)
- LIC is the market leader
General Insurance
- Covers health, vehicle, property, travel risks
- Short-term (usually 1 year, renewable)
- Pure risk cover, no savings
- Health: 80D, Motor: mandatory by law
- Multiple private providers
For the best financial protection, you need both life insurance (from LIC) and general insurance (health + motor at minimum).
Health Insurance
Protect your family from medical expenses
Health insurance covers hospitalization, surgeries, and medical treatments. With rising healthcare costs, a good health policy is essential for every family. Learn about individual plans, family floaters, critical illness covers, and top-up plans.
Key Points:
- ✓Cashless treatment at 10,000+ network hospitals
- ✓Coverage from Rs.3 lakh to Rs.1 crore+
- ✓Tax benefit under Section 80D
- ✓Pre and post hospitalization coverage
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Motor Insurance
Mandatory coverage for your vehicle
Motor insurance is legally mandatory in India under the Motor Vehicles Act. It covers third-party liability and own damage to your vehicle. Learn about third-party, comprehensive, and standalone OD policies.
Key Points:
- ✓Third-party insurance is mandatory by law
- ✓Comprehensive covers own damage + third party
- ✓No Claim Bonus (NCB) up to 50% discount
- ✓Add-ons: Zero depreciation, engine protect, roadside assistance
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Travel Insurance
Travel worry-free, anywhere in the world
Travel insurance covers trip cancellation, medical emergencies abroad, lost baggage, flight delays, and more. Essential for international travel, especially to countries that require mandatory travel insurance for visa.
Key Points:
- ✓Medical coverage up to $500,000 for overseas trips
- ✓Trip cancellation and interruption protection
- ✓Lost baggage and passport assistance
- ✓Mandatory for Schengen visa and many countries
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Home Insurance
Protect your biggest asset
Home insurance covers your house structure and contents against fire, natural disasters, theft, and other perils. Often overlooked in India, home insurance provides crucial protection for your most valuable asset.
Key Points:
- ✓Covers structure damage from fire, earthquake, flood
- ✓Contents cover for furniture, electronics, valuables
- ✓Liability protection if someone is injured on your property
- ✓Affordable premiums starting from Rs.1,000/year
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