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IRDAI has proposed an average 18% hike in motor third-party (TP) insurance premiums, with a 20–25% rise for at least one vehicle category. Final decision from MoRTH is awaited. ICICI Lombard share price could reflect this sector development.
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has recommended an average 18% hike in motor third-party (TP) insurance premiums. For at least one vehicle category, a steeper increase of 20–25% has been suggested. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is reviewing the proposal and may announce a decision within the next two to three weeks.
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IRDAI recommends an 18% average increase in TP premiums.
Steeper hike of 20–25% proposed for specific vehicle category.
MoRTH decision expected in 2–3 weeks, followed by draft notification.
TP premiums form 60% of motor and 19% of general insurance premiums.
ICICI Lombard share price may respond to premium adjustment outcome.
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Motor TP insurance is mandatory and accounts for a major share of the insurance industry’s revenue. It contributed 60% of total motor insurance premiums and nearly 19% of the general insurance industry’s total in FY25. Despite its importance, the segment has faced persistent underwriting losses.
The following table shows the FY25 TP loss ratios across insurers:
Insurer | TP Loss Ratio (FY25) |
New India Assurance | 108% |
Go Digit | 69% |
ICICI Lombard | 64.2% |
TP premiums have remained frozen since 2021, even as medical costs, litigation claims, and accident volumes continue to rise. Insurers have faced shrinking margins. A 20% hike in TP premiums could improve the sector’s combined ratio by 4–5%, offering breathing room for underwriting performance.
The proposed TP premium hike comes at a time when general insurers are dealing with rising claim outflows and static pricing. As the MoRTH decision nears, market observers will closely monitor its impact on insurance stocks. ICICI Lombard share price, in particular, could reflect sentiment shifts once regulatory clarity emerges.
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