Car insurance, or motor insurance, provides protection for more than just your vehicle. It also serves as coverage for you and anyone else who is authorized to drive your car. Depending on the type of coverage you have, insurance can provide protection for:
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Types of Motor Insurance Policies
At General Accident Insurance, we offer three tiers of motor insurance designed to meet your unique needs and desired level of protection:
Windscreen Damage
This coverage allows you to claim for a broken windscreen or window glass up to $3,000.00. Your existing No Claim Discount will not be affected by any windscreen damage claims made.
If required, the windscreen limit can be increased at an additional cost.
Medical Expenses
The policy will cover medical expenses for the insured or any authorised driver, up to a limit specified in your policy schedule in the case of an accident.
Clothing & Personal Effects
In the event of an incident, whether it be a collision, fire or theft, coverage is provided for loss of or damage to clothing and personal effects* whilst in the vehicle, up to a limit specified in your policy schedule.
*Excludes money, jewellery and articles including motor accessories and samples carried in connection with any trade or business
Personal Accident
This provides coverage for the insured and passengers of the vehicle for personal injury resulting in death or permanent injuries.
Legal Charges (Manslaughter)
Vehicular manslaughter is every driver’s worst nightmare. However, if this ever becomes a reality, your policy provides a maximum of $10,000.00 to defend against charges.
*Applies only to Private individuals’ policies.
Hospitalisation Benefits
The insurance coverage under this policy is extended to include hospitalisation benefits in respect of the insured and/or spouse in connection with any bodily injury by violent accidental external means, as the direct result of an accident to the motor vehicle.
Total Maximum Benefit: $15,000
Our Private Car Policy provides cover for cars, sport utility vehicles and pick-ups used only for social domestic and pleasure purposes.
All our policyholders can drive with the assurance of knowing that, in the case of a breakdown, they can contact our Emergency Roadside Assistance at (868) 866-7777 for the removal of their vehicle to a safe and secured location.
Our Commercial Own Goods Motor Policy provides coverage for vehicles used to transport your own goods such as pick-ups, panel vans, trucks etc.
All our policyholders can drive with the assurance that in the case of a breakdown, they can contact our Emergency Roadside Assistance at (868) 866-7777 for the removal of their vehicle to a safe and secured location.
Towing services are not available for trucks over 2.5 tons, maxi taxis and wreckers.
Also available for our comprehensive coverage policies:
Windscreen Damage
For an additional cost, this coverage will allow you to claim for a broken windscreen or window glass up to your required limit. Your existing No Claim Discount will not be affected by any windscreen damage claims made.
Our policy covers vehicles used for carrying passengers for private and public hire provided all drivers have valid Taxi Badges. No excess to be paid for this type of claim.
All taxi policyholders can drive with the assurance that in the case of a breakdown, they can contact our Emergency Roadside Assistance at (868) 866-7777 for the removal of their vehicle to a safe and secured location. Maxi Taxi policies are not eligible for roadside assistance.
Towing services are not available for trucks over 2.5 tons, maxi taxis and wreckers.
The cost of auto insurance can vary greatly depending on the type of coverage you want or need. Typically, the more protections against accidental damage, bodily injury and liability coverage that a policy offers, the more you can expect to pay.
That said, there are a number of factors that affect a driver’s insurance premium amount. For an accurate estimate of what you can expect to pay, request a free quote today.
In general, however, here are a few things to keep in mind regarding insurance amounts:
For those who have been involved in more than one at-fault accident without insurance, it may be more difficult to secure coverage, and premiums will be more expensive.
Beyond facing fines for driving on public roads without the proper insurance coverage, you will be held responsible for the full cost of your vehicle repairs and medical bills after an accident.
If you’re found to be at-fault for the collision, you will also be liable for any similar costs for the driver(s) of the other vehicle(s), including repairs, medical bills, property damage and sometimes even lost wages if their injuries are severe.
Car insurance helps lessen the burden of such costs when accidents happen. Keep yourself protected, request a free Quick Quote today.
General Accident Insurance offers roadside assistance to all General Accident Insurance customers — no matter the coverage plan (excluding maxi-taxi). To be eligible to receive 24/7 roadside assistance, ensure that your vehicle meets the following eligibility requirements:
Whether you’ve been involved in an accident or ran out of fuel, our service technicians are available to help with a wide variety of roadside services, including:
General Accident Insurance offers quictk and easy motor insurance quotes free of charge. Explore your options today and discover how much you can expect to pay for car insurance.
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