Liability Insurance comprises of Workmen’s compensation and Employers’ Liability, Public Liability, Products Liability and other Liability segments (excluding Motor Third Party Liability), Liability Insurance Premium has grown by 13.4% over the period 2009-10 to 2018-19.

Chart 4.8.1GDPI - Liability

Table 4.8.1Liability

2018-19 Value
No. Of Policies 7,21,190
Premium (in Cr) 2,382
No. Of Claims Reported 35,110
No. Of Paid Claims 21,583
Amt of Paid Claims (in Cr) 438
Premium booked in India considered

Source: Council Compilation as per source
data submitted by companies

Note: Detailed breakup of Liability Covers is not available.



The Net Incurred Claims Ratio has been in the ratio of 20-50% for most of the years in the observed period. Compared to the Gross Incurred Claims Ratio, the Net Incurred Claims Ratio graph has smoothened, thereby reflecting the effect of reinsurance, particularly in this line of business.

Chart 4.8.2Gross & Net Incurred Claims Ratio - Liability

Source: Council Compilation as per source
data submitted by companies

Chart 4.8.3Rural vs Urban Premium - Liability

Chart 4.8.4Channelwise GDPI - Liability

Source: Council Compilation as per source
data submitted by companies