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The insurance of motor vehicles covering damage or loss and liabilities for injuries to other people and damage to property.

Drivers in the UK have to insure against third party claims. Under this type of insurance, if it is proven that the insured is the cause of an accident, the insurance company will only pay for injury or repairs for damage to the property of the third party.

A variant of this is third party fire and theft insurance which is basically third party insurance plus additional cover if the insured's vehicle is damaged by fire or if stolen.

For a higher premium, comprehensive insurance gives additional cover to the insured including damage to his/her vehicle, personal effects and overseas travel etc.