There are three types of car insurance in Lebanon
Compulsory car insurance (Elzeme)
Compulsory car insurance is required by law in Lebanon. Without it you will not be able to register or renew your car. It provides compensation for injuries or deaths due to a car accident. Keep in mind that it does not cover any material damages, you may top it up with third-party insurance to Include material damages caused to others.

Third-party car insurance 
Third party car insurance covers damages to the other person(s) car or property in a car accident. It’s a low cost alternative if you aren’t able to afford paying others material damages in an accident.

All risk car insurance 
All risk car insurance in Lebanon is designed to cover the Insured vehicle from damages due to incidents such as road accidents, fire etc. It covers own damage (damage of your own vehicle resulting from accidents, collisions, theft, fire, vandalism; total loss; and partial loss) as well as Third-parties (In a car accident). You can add-on various other covers such as 24/7 roadside assistance, natural disaster cover etc which may make your policy more comprehensive.