Engine Protect is an add-on cover which provides protection against damage to engine and its parts due to ingress of water, which is common during monsoon.
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NCB Protection
NCB Protection (NCB Protector) add-on cover protects the No Claim Bonus earned until previous year, even if there is a claim in this year’s policy. No Claim bonus (NCB) is applicable on renewal of the policy for every claim free policy year.
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This is a personal accident cover for all passengers based on the seating capacity of the vehicle.
Invoice Cover or Return to Invoice
Invoice cover allows the Insurer to pay the invoice price of the vehicle due to an event of total loss or theft of the vehicle.
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This add on is applicable if the vehicle keys get misplaced or stolen or lost. Insurers will compensate for the cost of replacement of key and lock.
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Under this add on cover, in the event of breakdown of vehicle, insurers will extend assistance on the spot like providing refuelling, towing, change of flat tyre, battery, minor repairs, accommodation assistance to make the vehicle mobile and comfort to the insured. However, the scope and value of cover will differ from insurer to insurer based on their product plan. Few insurers offer minimum scope of 24/7 assistance at free of cost and others charge a premium.
Add on covers in Motor Insurance
What it means to you…
Zero or nil Depreciation
Over the past few years more innovative Additional Covers are introduced by various Insurers to benefit Vehicle Owners. The Additional Covers come with additional premiums collected during the inception of the policy. Given below are a few important add on covers and what they meant to you..
In the case of damage to the vehicle, the standard motor package policy pays for the replacement of parts namely metal, plastic and fibre or rubber after deducting certain percentage towards depreciation based on the age of the vehicle.
Zero/Nil Depreciation add on cover allows the insurer to pay the claim towards replacement of parts without deduction towards depreciation, thereby 100% cost of replacement paid. This cover is available generally for vehicles up to 5 years of age only.
NCB Protection
No claim bonus (NCB) is applicable on renewal of the policy for every claim free policy year. Normally, in the event of any claim, this discount is withdrawn completely on renewal and NCB becomes NIL. NCB Protection add on cover protects the NCB earned until last year, even if there is a claim in the existing / expiring policy. This benefit is available for limited number (1 or 2) of own damage claims only.
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