Insurance — Motor

Motor insurance in Ethiopia — all providers compared.

Third-party and comprehensive motor insurance from every NBE-licensed insurer. The NBE sets a minimum premium schedule — compare who charges what above the minimum.

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Motor insurance — premium comparison.

zemen-insurance

3.00%

Third-Party Motor Insurance · verified 6 May 2026

ethiopian-insurance-corporation

3.50%

Third Party Motor Insurance · verified 26 Apr 2026

nyala-insurance

3.50%

Third Party Motor Insurance · verified 26 Apr 2026

nile-insurance

4.00%

Comprehensive Motor Insurance · verified 26 Apr 2026

awash-insurance

4.20%

Comprehensive Motor Insurance · verified 26 Apr 2026

Premiums sourced from insurer websites and NBE minimum schedule · For comparison only

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Premiums are for comparison purposes only. Always get a formal quote directly from the insurer. BirrBank is not an insurance broker.

Buying guide

What to look for when choosing motor insurance.

01

Third party vs comprehensive

Third party cover is the legal minimum in Ethiopia — it covers damage you cause to others. Comprehensive cover also covers your own vehicle for accidents, fire and theft. The premium difference is typically 0.5–1.5% of vehicle value annually.

02

How the NBE minimum schedule works

The NBE publishes a minimum premium schedule by vehicle category. All insurers must charge at or above this minimum. BirrBank shows you who charges at the minimum and who charges above it — and what extra cover you get for the difference.

03

What affects your premium

Vehicle age, type, engine size and market value all affect your premium. Comprehensive premiums are expressed as a percentage of vehicle value. A newer or higher-value vehicle will cost more to insure — not because rates differ but because the base is higher.

Data integrity

NBE-licensed insurers only. Always.

Every insurer on BirrBank is verified against the NBE registry. Premium data is sourced from official insurer websites and NBE minimum premium schedules.

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