Magma HDI General Insurance

Magma HDI General Insurance

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Claim settlement ratio
71.60%
Operating since
2009
IRDAI registration
149

Magma HDI General Insurance is a joint venture between Magma Fincorp Limited of India and HDI Global SE of Germany (Talanx Group). It runs 170 branches across 155 districts and has issued 46 lakh+ policies to date.

About Magma HDI

Magma HDI General Insurance is a joint venture between Magma Fincorp Limited and HDI Global SE of Germany — the international industrial-lines insurance arm of the Talanx Group. The combination is interesting because Magma Fincorp's strength is in India's semi-urban and rural lending markets, while HDI Global SE underwrites large industrial risks across Europe. The Indian JV applies that combined experience to a portfolio of 60+ insurance products.

Magma HDI has issued more than 46 lakh policies and settled over 2 lakh claims since inception. The branch footprint sits at 170 locations across 155 districts in India, with agents active in 300+ districts and self-service portals enabling real-time agent transactions. The company employs 1,100+ people and serves around 50 lakh customers. Latest financials show Gross Direct Premium Income of ₹1,224 crore for FY 2019-20 with a 3-year compound annual growth rate of 42.9%.

The product range covers motor insurance (private car, two-wheeler, commercial vehicle), health insurance for individuals and groups, personal accident cover, loan guard insurance, liability insurance (including a dedicated Cyber Insurance Policy), marine cargo insurance, fire insurance, engineering insurance and a set of miscellaneous covers like Burglary Insurance, Householders Package Policy, All Risk Insurance and Shopkeepers Package Policy.

Latest published claim settlement ratio is 71.60% and Magma HDI states that 87% of its claims were settled within 30 days in FY 2018-19. The cashless network covers 4,000+ network garages and 4,500+ network hospitals. Through Policywings, you can buy or renew any Magma HDI product and compare it against ICICI Lombard, HDFC ERGO and Bajaj Allianz General.

Key facts

Magma HDI at a glance

The registration details and published numbers buyers check before they commit.

Company Name
Magma HDI General Insurance Company Limited
IRDAI Registration Number
149
Headquarters
Kolkata, West Bengal
Ownership
Magma Fincorp & HDI Global SE (Talanx Group, Germany)
Industry
General Insurance (Private Sector)
Insurance Products
60+ across motor, health, liability, marine, fire, engineering
Policies Issued
46 lakh+
Claims Settled
2 lakh+
Customers Served
50 lakh+
Claim Settlement Ratio
71.60%
Claims Settled Within 30 Days
87% (FY 2018-19)
Network Garages
4,000+
Network Hospitals
4,500+
Health TPAs Tied Up
13
Branches
170 across 155 districts
Agent Presence
300+ districts
Employees
1,100+
Gross Direct Premium Income (FY 2019-20)
₹1,224 crore
3-Year CAGR
42.9%
Customer Helpline
1800-266-3202 (24/7)
Customer Email
customercare@magma-hdi.co.in
Product range

Types of insurance plans from Magma HDI

The full product range you can compare, buy or renew through Policywings.

Motor Insurance

Magma HDI motor insurance covers private cars, two-wheelers and commercial vehicles against accident damage, theft, natural disasters and man-made calamities. Driver and passenger protection comes built into the comprehensive plans. You can buy third-party only, standalone own-damage, or full comprehensive cover.

Add-ons available include Roadside Assistance, Zero Depreciation, Engine Protection and Tyre Protection. These are particularly relevant for newer cars where the gap between repair cost and standard insurance payout can be significant. The cashless garage network of 4,000+ workshops covers most major cities and a wide range of Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns.

  • Third-Party
  • Own Damage
  • Comprehensive
  • Roadside Assistance
  • Zero Depreciation
  • Engine Protection
  • Tyre Protection
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Health Insurance

Magma HDI health insurance covers medical bills, illness and injury treatment costs, and financial assistance during medical emergencies. Cashless hospitalisation is available at 4,500+ network hospitals across India.

Plan types include Individual Health Insurance, Individual Personal Accident Cover, Loan Guard Insurance (for outstanding loan protection in case of death or disability), Group Health Insurance for employers, and Group Accident Suraksha for group personal accident cover. Additional features include preventive health check-ups, wellness programmes and Out-Patient (OPD) cover on select variants.

  • Individual Health
  • Personal Accident
  • Loan Guard
  • Group Health
  • Group Accident Suraksha
  • OPD Cover
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Liability and Cyber Insurance

Magma HDI's liability portfolio covers injuries, property damage and legal costs arising from third-party claims. Variants include Public Liability Industrial Insurance for manufacturing and industrial setups, Public Liability (Non-Industrial) Insurance for retail and service businesses, Product Liability Cover for manufacturers, and Commercial General Liability Insurance for broader exposure.

The standalone Cyber Insurance Policy covers data breaches, malware attacks and identity-theft risks. For businesses handling customer payment data or personal records, this is no longer a nice-to-have — it's catching up to where Property and Public Liability sat a decade ago.

  • Public Liability (Industrial)
  • Public Liability (Non-Industrial)
  • Product Liability
  • Commercial General Liability
  • Cyber Insurance

Marine Insurance

Marine insurance covers goods in transit by sea, air and other modes against partial and complete damage from unforeseen events. Magma HDI offers Marine Cargo Open Insurance for ongoing shipments under a single policy, and Marine Cargo Specific Voyage Insurance for single-shipment cover.

Importers, exporters and logistics-heavy businesses use marine insurance to protect goods against transit damage, theft, fire and natural calamities. The open policy is usually more economical for businesses with regular shipment patterns.

  • Marine Cargo Open
  • Marine Cargo Specific Voyage
  • Hull Insurance

Fire, Engineering and Miscellaneous Insurance

Magma HDI's miscellaneous insurance range includes Burglary Insurance for premises against theft and robbery, the Householders Package Policy for home structure and contents bundled with personal accident, All Risk Insurance for valuable items like jewellery and electronics, and the Shopkeepers Package Policy for retail outlet protection.

On the commercial side, Fire Insurance covers property against fire, lightning, explosion and select named perils, while Engineering Insurance covers civil works, machinery breakdown and contractor's all-risk exposures. For most SMEs in India, the Shopkeepers Package combined with Public Liability gives a reasonable risk-protection baseline.

  • Burglary Insurance
  • Householders Package
  • All Risk Insurance
  • Shopkeepers Package
  • Fire Insurance
  • Engineering Insurance
Track record

Why people choose Magma HDI

What this insurer is known for, and the record behind it.

  • Backed by HDI Global SE (Talanx Group, Germany) for industrial underwriting expertise.
  • 170 branches across 155 districts — useful for non-metro buyers.
  • 60+ insurance products from one insurer — wider range than most peers of its size.
  • Strong rural and semi-urban reach via Magma Fincorp's distribution.
  • Quick claim settlement, with 87% closed within 30 days in latest filings.
  • Easy 2-step online claim registration — pick claim category, enter details.
  • Wide product range of 60+ insurance variants across motor, health, liability and engineering.
  • Cashless network of 4,000+ garages and 4,500+ hospitals.
  • Quick claim settlement — 87% of claims settled within 30 days (FY 2018-19).
  • 24/7 customer support on toll-free 1800-266-3202.
  • Strong rural and semi-urban distribution across 155 districts.
  • Self-service portals for real-time agent transactions.
  • Backed by HDI Global SE — Talanx Group's industrial-lines arm in Germany.

Awards & recognition

  • Golden Peacock Award 2019 — Risk Management
  • Best BFSI Brands 2019 — The Economic Times
  • Rising Star Company of the Year — India Insurance Awards 2020
  • BFSI Excellence Awards 2020 — Outstanding use of AI and Robotics

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Claims

How to file a Magma HDI claim

Policywings handles the paperwork and the follow-up. Here is what happens, step by step.

  1. Register the claim online by selecting the claim category and entering the required details. The Magma HDI portal supports a two-step online filing flow.

  2. Alternatively, call 1800-266-3202 (24/7) or email customercare@magma-hdi.co.in.

  3. Upload supporting photos and documents as required for the claim type.

  4. A surveyor is assigned for motor claims where needed. For health cashless, the network hospital files the pre-authorisation directly.

  5. Policywings tracks pending documents and approval status with the claims desk on your behalf.

  6. Approved claims are paid to the network vendor or hospital, or reimbursed to your bank account. 87% of claims are settled within 30 days.

Magma HDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the questions our customers ask most often before they buy or renew a Magma HDI policy.

Magma HDI General Insurance offers a wide range of policies including health insurance, motor insurance, liability insurance, marine insurance, fire insurance and engineering insurance, with a portfolio of 60+ product variants in total.

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