A motor insurance policy provides cover for private
cars or commercial vehicles including goods carrying or
passenger-carrying vehicles for hire/reward.
Any motor vehicle operating on the road in Jamaica is legally
required to have insurance cover.
The policy protects you against your legal liability to third
parties that is incurred during the policy period, and depending
on the coverage taken out, loss and/or damage to the vehicle
insured may be covered.
What documents do I need to register and license a new motor
vehicle?
- Certificate of Fitness
- Certificate of Insurance \ Cover Note
- Receipt from Motor Car Dealer/Customs Entry Document
- Identification, e.g. National ID, Passport or Driver’s Licence
Reasons to insure your car:
- It is required by law.
- As the insured you have the security of knowing that you are
protected when involved in an accident.
- Financial institutions require insurance covering loss and
damage to the vehicle in order to secure a loan.
Types of Cover Available For Private Motor Vehicles:
- Comprehensive
- Third Party Fire and Theft
- Third Party Liability (only).
- Act Liability (this provides the minimum coverage required by
the Law).
Third Party Fire & Theft
This provides cover in respect of loss or damage to your vehicle
caused by fire or theft. You are also covered in respect of your
legal liability for damage to property, which belongs to others,
and injuries caused to other persons (your third party
liability). This cover is subject to the limits stated in the
policy.
Third Party Only
You are covered in respect of your legal liability for damage to
property, which belongs to others, and injuries caused to other
persons. It does not cover damage to your vehicle. This cover is
subject to the limits stated in the policy.
General Motor Policy Terms
Private Motor Vehicle
Private motor vehicles are typically cars or SUVs that are used
for 'Social, Domestic and Pleasure' purposes only, or may
include the insured's private business use.
Commercial Motor Vehicles
These are vehicles that are used for various types of commercial
uses. They are not used for social, domestic and pleasure
purposes only. Any type of vehicle that is used for the carriage
of goods, whether 'own goods' also termed private commercial, or
general cartage – carrying goods for others is considered a
commercial vehicle. Examples of these vehicles are not limited
to only pick ups and motor trucks. Taxies and Buses are other
categories of commercial vehicle, and there are 'special type'
commercial vehicles such as mobile cranes (including wreckers),
ambulances, bulldozers and many others.
No Claim Bonus (NCD)
For each year of claim-free driving, the company gives you a
discount off your premium. No Claim Discount percentage varies
at each Insurance Company. Even if you are not at fault, once
you have made a claim your NCD is likely to be affected, please
speak with your Customer Service Representative for further
details.
Excess
Excess represents a portion of any one claim that is borne by
the insured in the event of an accidental collision. This is
usually a fixed percentage based on the value of the insured's
vehicle.
WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT
Request the documentation for the other party's vehicle. This
includes:
- Insurance Certificate
- Registration Documents
- Driver's License
- Certificate of Fitness.
Please make a note if any of the documents have
expired.
Gather all the information that you can about the other party
involved (this will help us to settle your claim more
efficiently).
In order that claims may be dealt with in a prompt and
satisfactory manner, it is necessary that you notify us
immediately after an accident has occurred.
DO NOT ADMIT LIABILITY, OFFER OR PROMISE PAYMENT OR ALLOW ANY
PERSON TO DO SO ON YOUR BEHALF.
A report must be made to the police within twenty-four (24)
hours. Try to obtain the names and/or numbers of the
investigating police officer(s).
If the police are not available at the scene of the accident,
take the measurements and have them agreed by the other party
involved, or a competent witness. Take photos if possible.
In case the accident necessitates repairs to your vehicle it
should be removed to a garage or arrangements made for its
protection until you can contact us.
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