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Cover for vehicles and cargo.

WHAT COVER TYPES EXIST

Third-party, which is compulsory Comprehensive, covering your own vehicle Goods in transit, covering cargo Passenger liability, for passenger transport Employer obligations, for drivers

WHY THIRD-PARTY IS THE MINIMUM

It is required, and it covers harm to others.

WHAT IT DOES NOT COVER

Your own vehicle.

WHAT COMPREHENSIVE PROVIDES

Cover for your vehicle, subject to terms.

WHAT TO CHECK IN ANY POLICY

What use is covered Who may drive What is excluded The excess Conditions you must meet

WHY USE MATTERS MOST

A policy for private use does not cover commercial operation.

WHAT CONDITIONS TYPICALLY APPLY

Valid licence and documents Roadworthy vehicle Not exceeding capacity Reporting within a period

WHY REPORTING PERIODS MATTER

Late notification is a common reason claims fail.

WHAT GOODS IN TRANSIT COVER PROVIDES

Protection for cargo you carry.

WHAT TO ESTABLISH

The limit per consignment What goods are excluded What conditions apply

WHY LIMITS MATTER

A consignment worth more than the limit is underinsured.

WHAT TO DO ABOUT HIGH-VALUE LOADS

Establish cover before accepting them.

WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT CUSTOMER GOODS

Whether they insure, or you do.

WHY

Assumptions on both sides produce uninsured losses.

WHAT TO PUT IN WRITING

Who bears the risk.

WHAT TO KEEP

Policies, schedules and evidence of premium payment.


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