Citroën India Partners with Oriental Insurance for Motor Insurance Services
French automaker expands insurance offerings through collaboration with public sector insurer.
Citroën India announced a strategic partnership with Oriental Insurance Company on 17th September, to enhance its motor insurance offerings for customers across the country. The collaboration aims to provide wider insurance options and improved accessibility, particularly in upcountry locations through Oriental Insurance's extensive branch network.
The partnership enables Citroën customers to access tailored motor insurance solutions with simplified policy purchase procedures and faster claim settlement processes. Oriental Insurance, established in 1947, brings decades of experience in motor insurance and maintains strong presence in Tier 3 and Tier 4 towns across India.
"At Citroën India, our focus has always been on offering hassle-free mobility and a seamless ownership journey to our customers," said Shishir Mishra, Business Head & Director – Strategic Partnerships and Institutional Business, Stellantis India. "Partnering with Oriental Insurance not only expands our insurance choices but also leverages Oriental's vast reach and strong reputation. Their presence & reach in upcountry locations perfectly complements with growth plans of Citroën 2.0 – Shift into the New."
"We are delighted to be first PSU partnering with Citroën India, a trusted name in the automobile industry," said Sanjay Joshi, Chairman and Managing Director, Oriental Insurance. "This OEM tie-up highlights our focus on comprehensive coverage and service excellence- providing Citroën India customers with end-to-end protection, backed by Oriental's reliability and nationwide reach."
The partnership provides customers with reduced paperwork requirements and early settlement of insurance claims. Oriental Insurance's network ensures cashless claim processing for Citroën customers in semi-urban and rural locations across India.
The collaboration offers best-in-class coverage options with streamlined policy issuance procedures. Customers will benefit from hassle-free claim processing backed by Oriental Insurance's public sector reliability.
Citroën, established in 1919, operates in 101 countries with 6,200 points of sale and service worldwide. The French automaker offers vehicles ranging from electric mobility solutions to SUVs and commercial vehicles, with most models available in electric or rechargeable hybrid versions.
Oriental Insurance Company, a leading public sector insurer, has maintained operations since 1947 and provides comprehensive motor insurance solutions across India's diverse geographic markets.
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18 Sep 2025
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