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In a
world of uncertainty,one can never say what can happen next.
Though we all try our best to avoid accidents, we can't hide
from it. So the best we can do is to insure our car in
order to have our financial losses covered incase of
unforeseen circumstances. Here we will give you
the various insurance schemes, details about
what is insured, the Comprehensive Cover, Third Party
Insurance and much more. Other online services include
insurance online service. Get your
vehicle insured online, and drive
without a worry. Also read on about
the major insurance companies. |
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| Basics
Of Insurance : |
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What is insured ? Any light motor vehicle used for social, domestic
and pleasure purposes and for the insurer's business.
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Insured against what risks? 1.(a) Loss or damage by accident, fire,
lightening, external explosion, burglary, self
ignition,
housebreaking or theft, malicious act.
(b) Riot and
strike, flood, terrorism, earthquake, cyclone and inundation.
(c) Whilst in transit by rail, road, air,
elevator, lift. Perils under. (d) Can be deleted and
a discount in premium availed.
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Liability for third party injury/death, third party property
and liability to paid driver.
3. On
payment of appropriate additional premium, loss/damage to
electrical / electronic accessories, PA cover for drivers,
insured or any named person, unnamed passengers can also be
taken.
4.
Certain discounts in premia are also available.
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Who can insure? Individuals
and corporate owners of the private cars and the financier of
the car having insurable interest in it.
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What will policy pay and how much? Own Damage Actual amount spent for
repairs/replacement subject to depreciation and sum insured as
per survey report. Garaging and towing charges - up to Rs
1000/- Damage to tyres (when vehicle is also damaged) - 50 %
of cost of replacement In case of total loss, market value at
the time of loss or sum insured whichever is less. Act
Liability Death or bodily injury to third parties - Unlimited
Death or bodily injury to any person carried in the car
provided they are not insured employees and not carried for
hire or reward - Unlimited Liability to paid driver - As per
W. C. Act Third party property damage - up to Rs 6000/- All
costs and expenses incurred with company's written consent. In
case of death of the Insured/any person entitled to indemnity
for a liability incurred under this Policy, his personal
representative will be indemnified ,as in the case of
insured,if he observes all conditions as the insured
himself. |
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When will policy not pay? a) Consequential loss; depreciation; wear and tear;
mechanical and electrical breakdown; failure or
breakage. b) When vehicle is used outside the
geographical area; c) When used contrary to
limitation as to use; d) Driven by a person other
than the driver stated in driver's clause e) War perils,
nuclear perils and drunken driving. |
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| Comprehensive Insurance: |
| This type of insurance covers all the risks covered in
the Motor Vehicles Act (as above), plus loss or damage caused
to the vehicle due to: Accident Fire, Explosion,
self-ignition, lightning Burglary, house-breaking, theft Riots
& strikes Flood, typhoon, hurricane, storm, cyclones
Malicious acts Terrorism Transit by rail/road. air, waterways
Also included is the towing charge (up to Rs.1, 500/- for
private vehicles and Rs.2, 500/- for commercial vehicles)
incurred due to accident to the vehicle. |
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Exclusions to the Comprehensive Insurance
Cover : This insurance does not cover
loss or damage caused due to: (a) Driver being under
intoxication. (b) Vehicle being driven by a person not
holding an effective, valid license.
It also does not
cover: (a) Damage to tyres (unless the vehicle is also
damaged). (b) Wear & tear, mechanical breakdown.
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Calculation in the case of Comprehensive Insurance
Cover? In the case of
Comprehensive Insurance Cover, for the purpose of premium,
vehicles are categorized as follows: |
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Private Car: This is
used for personal purposes. The premium is computed on the
following basis: Geographical area of use and cubic capacity
Value of the vehicle. Accessories are to be specified
separately under electrical and non-electrical
items |
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Two-Wheeler: This is
used for personal purposes only. Premium is calculated on
cubic capacity and value of vehicle. Accessories are to be
specified. Theft of accessories is not covered, unless the
vehicle is stolen at the same time |
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Commercial Vehicle: This is a vehicle used for hire and is classified
into: Goods-carrying commercial vehicle: In this case premium
is calculated on carrying capacity -gross vehicle weight and
value of the vehicle. Accessories extra, as
specified. |
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Passenger-carrying commercial vehicle:
In this case premium is calculated on
carrying capacity of the vehicle -Number of passengers and
value of the vehicle. Accessories extra, as specified. Note:
all commercial vehicles are subject to compulsory excess in
each and every claim for damage. |
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Filing Your Claims : Filing an auto insurance claim : At the scene.
a) Stop and get help for the injured. b) Call the
police and notify the nearest medical unit. c) Provide the
Police with the information they require. d) Take steps to
protect your car from further damage. Your Insurance Company
will probably want to have someone inspect it and appraise the
damage before you order the repair work done. e) Record
the details of the accident.
Filing your claim :
1. It is important to call your insurance agent
immediately even if you are far off from home and even if
someone else caused the accident. 2. Ask your agent on how
to proceed and what forms or documents will be needed to
support your claim. Your company may require a "proof of loss"
form, as well as documents relating to your claim, such as
medical and auto repair bills and a copy of the police report.
Supply the information your insurer needs. 3. Keep records
of your expenses. Expenses you incur as a result of an
automobile accident may be reimbursed under your policy. 4.
Keep copies of your paperwork. You may need to refer to it
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| Third Party
Insurance: |
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Third Party Insurance covers:
a) Personal Injury. b) Property
damage. |
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Third Party Insurance covered for Personal
Injury includes: |
| Liability for death or injury to third parties - this
means that you are insured against death or injury (caused by
your vehicle) to pedestrians, occupant of other vehicles, and
outsiders other than passengers, for unlimited amounts.
Passengers of private vehicles and pillion riders are also
deemed covered. Liability to employees connected with
operation of the vehicle - this means you are insured against
death or injury(caused by your vehicle) to the vehicle's
drivers, conductors,cleaners, coolies etc., employees used in
the operation of the vehicle. Liability to passengers carried
in the vehicle for hire or reward - this means that as an
owner of a taxi, bus or auto - rickshaw, you are insured
against death or injury (caused by your vehicle) to the
passenger. |
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