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Showing posts with label INSURANCE. Show all posts
Sunday, April 12

AUTO INSURANCE COVERAGE IN SINGAPORE

Auto Insurance Coverage in Singapore - Car Insurance / Motor Insurance Policy Explained
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Auto Insurance Coverage in Singapore - Car Insurance / Motor Insurance Policy Explained
There is largely 3 types of Motor Insurance in Singapore :

1. Comprehensive
2. 3rd Party, Fire & Theft
3. 3rd Party Only

Insurance Coverage Details:
Comprehensive (aka COMP)
* This is the most common product line for Motor Insurance in Singapore.
(It is the most common because motor car owners have imperfect information on what insurance coverage to go for, so in order to "play safe", most simply opt for the fullest coverage.)
* Covers Own Damage repair on insured own vehicle
* Covers 3rd Party Damage repair on 3rd party's vehicle
* Excess / Deductibles usually applies
* In the event of Total Loss (Due to serious Accident or Theft) the insurance company will pay out the Market Value of the vehicle AT the time of Loss

3rd Party, Fire & Theft (aka TPFT)

* This is getting more common with the recent constant increase in Motor Insurance Premium in Singapore.
(It's increasingly common because the auto insurance premiums have skyrocketed over the past 5 years in Singapore, the main reason being cited was that the car insurance companies have been making losses...... Another reason is that car owners are getting more insrance-savvy and sophisticated, thus they know that not all cars need to purchase COMP insurance.)
* This is subject to the approval of the finance company of the car
* Covers 3rd Party Damage repair on 3rd party's vehicle ONLY
* Excess / Deductibles usually DO NOT applies
* In the event of Total Loss (Due to serious Accident or Theft), the insurance company will pay out the Market Value of the vehicle AT the time of Loss

3rd Party Only (aka TPO)
* This is also getting more common in the mist of increasing vehicle insurance in Singapore.
(Unfortunately, this gets more commont oo, but for less pleasnat reasons. Some car owners fail to have insurance renewed, and could not find another insurer to renew their motor insurance. This is mainly becuase they were involved in an accident, and made significant amounts of claim. To get insured, they had to settle for TPO)
* This is subject to the approval of the finance company of the car
* Covers 3rd Party Damage repair on 3rd party's vehicle ONLY
 
Source : singaporeinsurance.org
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FACTORS AFFECTING PREMIUMS FOR AUTO INSURANCE / CAR INSURANCE IN SINGAPORE

 Factors affecting Premiums for Auto Insurance / Car Insurance in Singapore
Factors affecting Premiums for Auto Insurance / Car Insurance in Singapore
Profile of Insured / Registered Owner of the car

1. Age
This is the one time where it pays to be older. Generally, if an insured person is older, the premium will generally be lower. But this is only true up to 69yrs old. Once a person crosses into 70yrs old, most insurer will not want to take up the risk. So for drivers who is <26yrs old or > 70yrs old, premium are generally higher due to higher risk.

2. Driving Experience
Basically, since there are no other benchmarks on driving experience, the insurer will base it on the Date when the Singapore driving license are obtained. Due to the increasing population of Expatriates, Employment Pass holders & Permanant Residents population in Singapore, some insurer DO take into consideration the driving license which the person has obtained from their home country. This generally helps lower the motor insurnace premium that needs to be paid by them.

3. Make & Model of the car
The rule of the thumb would be that the premium will be lower for those Make & Model which has better claim experience. (Think Toyota Vios / Nissan Latio vs Mitsubishi EVO / Subaru WRX). Another possibility could be also due to a larger brand share of a particular Make & Model which reduces the risk undertake by the insurer.
Below are some general Motor Insurance Premium price band by Brand
(Premium indication below excludes Turbocharged / Supercharged / High Performance vehicle / Coupes / Cabriolets / High valued vehicle)
NOTE : Information below are correct as on Jan 2010
Low Premium - Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai, Chevrolet & KIA
Medium Premium - Honda, Lexus, BMWs, Mercedes, Audi, Volkwagon & Renault
High Premium - Subaru & Mitsubishi
Disclaimer : Above are estimates correct as on Jan 2010 but information above are solely for reference purposes and :
We shall NOT be liable for any gains / losses that may arises from the above information.
We shall NOT be responsible for any reference link that may refer you to us.

4. Claims history
Put it simply, the more you claim, the more expensive will be your neneweal auto insurance premium, This is the part which may cause HUGE increase in Motor Insurance Premium. Due to escalating claims, car insurance rates have increased about almost 50% over the last 3 years. Claims record in Singapore stays with a person for 3 years. Therefore, to keep your premium low, careful driving without claims is one of the best way.

Another way is to pay a small fee to preserve your NCD (explained below). Thus, even when you make a claim, your insurance discount will still be effective.
Due to the huge claims suffered by insurer in recent years, once a person has :
* 1 claim of > $30K in the last 3 years
* 2 claims of any amount in the last 3 years
The person will probably have to SELL their car as there is NO insurer that will be willing to insure that person.

What is NCD / NCB?
NCD - No Claim Discount
NCB - No Claim Bonus
No Claim Discounts [NCDs] are discounts provided by insurance companies to offset against motor insurance premium. They are typically employed to reward policy holders for good driving records. This is being adopted by all motors insurance companies in Singapore.
When there is a change in insurer for the motor vehicle insurance, NCDs can also be transferred. For policy holders to continue to enjoy the NCD with the new insurer, insurance companies have to exchange information on policy holders’ NCD records.
Last, but not the least, you can check with Traffic Police if you have a valid Certificate of Merit (COM aka "White Card"). If so, you stand to enjoy a further 5% on your annual auto insurance quote upon renewal.
 
Source : singaporeinsurance.org
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GEICO CAR INSURANCE REVIEW

GEICO CAR INSURANCE REVIEW
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About Car Insurance
Auto accidents can happen—yes, even to the best of us. An auto insurance policy can help cover repairs to your vehicle and medical costs in the event of an accident. Think of it as your firewall against economic disaster should you be found at fault for property damage or injuries to other people.

Understanding Your Auto Insurance
We admit it. Auto insurance isn't the easiest thing to comprehend. You may feel like you need a PhD, the Rosetta Stone, and Sherlock Holmes to de-code all of the language about your auto insurance coverages.
Really, though, it's not that complicated. Here's a quick overview that will have you understanding auto insurance so well, you may just want to read your policy for fun! (OK-maybe not.)
 
What are the coverages?
Bodily injury liability provides protection if you injure or kill someone while operating your car. It also provides for a legal defense if another party in the accident files a lawsuit against you.

In the event of a serious accident, you want enough insurance to cover a judgment against you in a lawsuit, without jeopardizing your personal assets.

Bodily injury liability covers injury to people, not your vehicle. Therefore, it's a good idea to have the same level of coverage for all of your cars.

Medical payments, no-fault or personal injury protection coverage usually pays for the medical expenses of the injured driver and passengers in your car. There may also be coverage if you are injured by a vehicle as a pedestrian.

Uninsured motorists coverage pays for your injuries caused by an uninsured driver or, in some states, a hit-and-run driver. In some states, there is also uninsured motorist coverage for damage to your vehicle.

Given the large number of uninsured motorists, this is very important coverage to have, even in states with no-fault insurance.

Comprehensive physical damage coverage pays for losses resulting from incidents other than collision. For example, comprehensive insurance covers damage to your car if it is stolen; or damaged by flood, fire or animals. To keep your premiums low, select as high a deductible as you feel comfortable paying out of pocket.

Collision coverage pays for damage to your car when your car hits, or is hit by, another vehicle or other object. To keep your premiums low, select as large a deductible as you feel comfortable paying out of pocket. For older cars, consider dropping this coverage, since coverage is normally limited to the cash value of your car.

Property damage liability protects you if your car damages someone else's property. It also provides you with legal defense if another party files a lawsuit against you. It is a good idea to purchase enough of this insurance to cover the amount of damage your car might do to another vehicle or object. 

Why should I buy my auto insurance from GEICO?
Here are five great reasons to buy an auto insurance policy from GEICO (presented in no particular order):
Most customers save money because we offer some of the best auto insurance rates around.
You can reach us any time, day or night, any day of the year.
You deal directly with GEICO.
We settle claims quickly and fairly.
We are financially stable with a solid reputation.
We are part of Warren Buffett's Berkshire-Hathaway, Inc
 
Source : Geico.com
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GEICO MOTORCYCLE INSURANCE REVIEW

Geico Motorcycle Insurance Review
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About Motorcycle Insurance
It's a great day for a ride. 
Whether you're still riding with a death grip or have so many bikes in your garage there's no space for the car, GEICO offers a motorcycle insurance policy that is right for you. We insure most types of motorcycles including: sport bikes, cruisers, touring bikes, Enduros, scooters, dirt bikes, trikes and some custom bikes.

Stay Vertical With Cycle Insurance From GEICO
Of course you don't plan on crashing your bike or having it stolen but if bad luck gives you the nod, you'll be glad you have top notch cycle insurance coverage.

Having motorcycle insurance coverage benefits you, your bike and others on the road. Here is a rundown of the coverages included in a GEICO motorcycle insurance policy (in as simple terms as our lawyers will allow):

Accessories coverage provides protection for your accessories. You must, however, carry comprehensive or collision coverage on your policy. Accessories may include: saddlebags, backrests, seats, chrome pieces and CB radios. If needed, additional coverage can be purchased. Collision coverage provides protection for your helmet as well. (Coverage amounts vary by state.)

Bodily injury liability coverage insures you against certain damages if you injure or kill someone while operating your motorcycle and also provides you with a legal defense if another party in the accident files a lawsuit against you. We have multiple limits of protection from which to choose.

Collision coverage pays for covered damage to your motorcycle when it hits, or is hit by, another vehicle.

Comprehensive physical damage coverage pays for covered losses resulting from incidents other than collision, such as theft, fire or vandalism.

Medical payments, no-fault or personal injury protection coverage provide medical coverage for yourself and your passengers. You may select medical coverage in most states.

Property damage liability coverage insures you against certain damages caused to someone else's property while operating your motorcycle and provides you with a legal defense for such claims if another party files a lawsuit against you. We have multiple limits of protection from which to choose.

Uninsured/Underinsured motorists coverage pays for injuries caused by an uninsured driver in a crash that is not your fault.

Motorcycle Insurance From GEICO
Whether you're a hard-core motorcyclist or a weekend road warrior, GEICO® Motorcycle insurance gives you big protection without a big price. You'll find us to be a solid, stand-up company, insuring motorcycles and riders since 1978. We offer affordable rates, 24/7 customer service and fast, fair claim handling. Don't just take our word for it, check out our motorcycle insurance reviews and ratings.

With GEICO you can stand out from the crowd by customizing your motorcycle policy to meet your personal requirements. Choose the type of coverage you need for your bike, the deductibles you want, and the payment plan that suits your wallet.

And wait, there's more! You may qualify for some of our special discounts that will make your motorcycle insurance premiums even lower. Please Visit Geico Motorcycle Insurance

Source : Geico.com
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Saturday, February 21

VEHICLE INSURANCE BENEFITS REVIEW

VEHICLE INSURANCE BENEFITS REVIEW

Life insurance at this time may already be your needs, be it health insurance, accident insurance and probably many other types of insurance are supporting in your life. However, awareness of insuring your vehicle may still much neglected, as probably many think that insurance is not considered a lot of benefits. Yet if we look at almost any time of a traffic accident on the road which resulted in many vehicles are scrapped due to among other things is the level of damage to the vehicle repair is not feasible or cost is not enough to repair the damage to the vehicle because the cost is very expensive, this time you will greatly benefit from the insurance if the vehicle has a vehicle insurance policy. 

Driving is not without risk or experiencing events, is driving down the road at this time may be filled with danger and the unexpected can happen to any rider at every opportunity. Moreover, the increasing use of motor vehicles be it a car or a motorcycle from time to time give rise to the level of vulnerability to accidents in driving higher then of insurance that's why you need a vehicle that truly understand your automotive needs. There is no smarter choice than getting a comprehensive motor insurance and assurance you need with the leading vehicle insurance in USA,UK and SINGAPORE.
VEHICLE INSURANCE BENEFITS REVIEW
Have you ever felt scared when you are forced to park the vehicle in a vehicle theft prone? feeling even then I used to feel before insure my vehicle so that makes me not focus on my activities because every moment must make themselves just to see my vehicle. After insure my vehicle to be quieter because of the loss will be in the responsibility of vehicle insurance and of course must follow the rules and policies of the insurance company. 

With the utilization of vehicle insurance services. You can definitely feel more comfortable and calm in the drive.
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Thursday, February 12

AUTO INSURANCE COMPANIES REVIEW


Auto Insurance Companies Review
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Auto Insurance Companies Review. Auto insurance for drivers is required by law in most states and driving without it can lead to fines and losing your vehicle. It also provides liability coverage for both bodily injury and property damage for you and others involved in accidents with you. Most lenders of car loans also require that you have insurance to protect their interest in your car.

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