Motor Product Policy Flashcards

1
Q

if the customer takes their car to EU, how long will the policy cover them?

A

60 days under all policies. even if you have tpo policy it will cover you the min required in the country or max of your own policy which ever is greater

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

does the customer need to notify us for going abroad with their car

A

no, only if they travel outside of EU they will need green card

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

the foreign travel is covered in which policies

A

all three: tpo, tpft and comp

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

If the cars navigation and stereo system is permanently fitted to the vehicle is it covered?

A

yes and for an unlimited amount but up to market value.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

if you have a portable sat nav is it covered?

A

yes but only on tpft for up to £100 and comp up to £300. If the model of car does not have a sat nav as standard but it is added, this will be covered under comp with personal effects

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

When do you get a courtesy car?

A

If you have a COMP cover and your car is being repaired (so it’s under 60% damage) at one of the insurers approved repairers.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

if you qualify for a courtesy car, how long do you get it for?

A

the full duration of the repairs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

When is courtesy car not provided?

A

if it is not fixable, written off or has been stolen and not found.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What will the courtesy car be like if you qualify for it?

A

A small one is guaranteed for full duration of repairs. the repairer may be able to offer an alternative solution if the customer asks.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

When are personal effects and belongings covered?

A

If they are damaged following a fire, theft or accident and you have a COMP policy. You are covered for up to £150.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is covered by the personal effects feature in your policy?

A

Anything damaged or lost following a fire, theft or accident. Only through COMP and up to £150.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is not covered by the personal effects feature in the policy?

A

Money, stamps, tickets or business equiptment and the cover does not apply to convertible cars or motor caravans. Sat Navs systems will also be covered but ONLY if the customer has taken reasonable measures to conceal the Sat Nav (e.g. not in clear sight when not using the car).

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What does the medical expenses feature cover? And what policy is it a feature of?

A

Privately done treatment up to £200 e.g. physiotherapy or dental work. COMP

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Whatdoes the medical expenses feature not cover? And what policy is it a feature of?

A

If the customer is treated by the NHS (no charge). COMP

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What does the personal accident & road rage feature cover? And what policy is it a feature of?

A

If the customer, spouse/civil partner suffer loss of sight, loss of limb or death. Also if there is injury as a result of a criminal assault following an incident involving the vehicle. Up to £5000 per person for anyone under 80. COMP

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What does the personal accident & road rage feature not cover? And what policy is it a feature of?

A

No-one above 80 years old or any third party who suffers loss of sight, limb or death as a result of an accident. COMP

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What does the new car replacement feature cover? And what policy is it a feature of?

A

The insurance company will replace the car with a brand new one if it is either stolen and not found or damaged and not worth repairing. COMP

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

When is a car not worth repairing?

A

When the cost of repairs is more than 60% of its value.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

When will the customer get a new car replacement?

A

If they have a COMP policy, the car is less than 12 months old, the customer is the first registered keeper on the registration document, the car is stolen and not found or beyond repair.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What does the DOC feature cover? And what policy is it a feature of?

A
  • The driving other cars extension provides TPO cover to the policy holder when they drive a car that does not belong to them.
  • Need to have the owners permission and the other car needs to have valid insurance policy.
  • This is an extension available for all policies: TPO, TPFT, COMP
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

What does DOC stand for?

A

Driving Other Cars

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

How do you know if you have DOC cover?

A

You can see it from your certificate of motor insurance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

What does the DOC feature not cover? And what policy is it a feature of?

A
  • It does not cover anyone else but the policy holder! Not even the main driver/named drivers.
  • Or if the customer no longer has the insured vehicle.
  • Or if it has been damaged beyond economical repair
  • Or if it has been stolen and not recovered.
  • This is an extension available for all policies: TPO, TPFT, COMP
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

What does the replacement locks feature cover? And what policy is it a feature of?

A
  • If the key, lock transmitter or entry card is lost or stolen.
  • Up to £500 with COMP policy
  • Will replace
    • entry locks that are opened by the missing key
    • the key and central locking system
    • the ignition and steering lock
  • Also pay reasonable cost involved in protecting the vehicle, moving it to the nearest repairer and delivering it back to the customer’s address
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Which car features will the COMP policy cover if you have lost the key, lock transmitter or entry card?

A
  • entry locks that are opened by the missing key
    • the key and central locking system
    • the ignition and steering lock
  • Up to £500
  • Also pay reasonable cost involved in protecting the vehicle, moving it to the nearest repairer and delivering it back to the customer’s address
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

What do you need to be aware of in your policy if you want to travel to Iran?

A
  • You are covered for up to 60 days in total in all policies
  • You need a green card
  • Automatically covered for the min required in said country or if your own policy is greater, then for that.
  • An extra premium may be charged
  • Not all countries are allowed
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

What cover feature do you need for a portable sat nav?

A

Personal Effects and COMP policy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

What cover feature do you need for sat nav systems?

A

Audio & Sat Nav cover, COMP and TPFT policy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

What is the difference between a courtesy car and a hire car?

A

Courtesy car you will get as part of COMP policy when your car is being repaired for the full duration of the repairs. Hire car you can hire yourself if your car is stolen and not found, the COMP policy will pay £20 per day for up to 5 days or until the car is found.

30
Q

What is the max amount £ the hire car following theft will cover?

A

£20 per day for up to 5 days = £100. And this (100) is the max per year.

31
Q

What does the third party liability feature cover? And what policy is it part of?

A

Compensations for any third party damages and injuries caused by our customer.
Unlimited for death, up to £20 million for property damage and up to £5 million for legal fees if the TP sues.
All policies: TPO, TPFT, COMP

32
Q

When can you get a hire car through a policy?

A

If you have COMP policy, your car is stolen and has not been found. You can claim this 24h after reporting it to the police and if the car is found, you cannot claim it anymore (even if it is burnt out).

33
Q

What is an uninsured driver cover? What policies cover it?

A

If the customer makes a claim following an accident, they will not lose their NCD or have to pay any excess, provided that the insurer establishes that the accident was not their fault and the driver of the other vehicle is identified and not insured.
TPO, TPFT, COMP

34
Q

If an accident is not your fault and the driver is identified and not insured, what can you do?

A

No matter what policy you are under, you can claim this and not lose your NCD or have to pay excess. You will have to be able to prove it was not your fault though.

35
Q

What is a European cover?

A

In COMP and TPFT policies you are covered to the same level that you are covered in UK, not just the min TPO.

36
Q

How long is the customer covered for when traveling in EU?

A

60 days in total

37
Q

What do we have to do if the customer mentions they will take their car abroad?

A

Encourage them to call us so we have a record on how many visits they are making (60 day limit).

38
Q

What will the customer get if they mention going abroad?

A

A letter asking them to familiarise themselves with the traffic regulations of the country they will be visiting along with information on how to make a claim abroad.

39
Q

What is a green card?

A

An internationally recognised certificate of insurance = proof that the customer has insurance in their home country. Has foreign translations for the police abroad.

40
Q

What happens if you drive your car abroad for over 60 days?

A

Their policy will be reduced to the minimum required by law in that country. If we know before they travel, we may be able to charge an additional premium for the extra days.

41
Q

What policies is DOC covered by?

A

All of them: TPO, TPFT, COMP

42
Q

True or false: DOC applies only in the UK, cannot be used abroad

A

True

43
Q

True or false: DOC only allows you to drive a car similar to your own

A

False, you can drive any car from a Mini to a Porche

44
Q

True or false: DOC can be used to insure multiple cars for the customer

A

False, it can only be used to drive cars that the customer does not own

45
Q

True or false: DOC can be used to insure multiple cars for the customer

A

False, it can only be used to drive cars that the customer does not own

46
Q

True or false: You automatically get DOC cover

A

False, it depends on the case. Always check your policy certificate

47
Q

True or false: DOC only cover the policy holder

A

True, named drivers are not covered in the policy

48
Q

The customer needs to be informed about DOC cover because of what rules?

A

FCA rules

49
Q

What are the main reasons DOC may not be given to a policyholder?

A

1) Inexperience: UK licence for less than a year
2) Age: Under 25
3) Disability: Unlikely to be able to drive a standard car
4) Occupation: e.g. motor trade where drives a lot of cars and often for a job

50
Q

What is an excess?

A

The initial contribution made by the customer towards a claim. An excess is paid when the customer tries to make a claim.

51
Q

What can the excess not be?

A

Equal or more than the value of their car

52
Q

What is a compulsory excess?

A

It is automatically a feature of the policy and the customer will pay it for every claim. The amount can vary for each claim.

53
Q

What is a voluntary excess?

A

The customer chooses to pay this on top of any compulsory excess. This is done to bring down their premium. This needs to be decided when you get the policy.

54
Q

What is the highest voluntary excess?

A

£600

55
Q

What can you pay voluntary excess for?

A

Accidental damage claims and in some cases fire and theft but that depends on the underwriter.

56
Q

What is the compulsory excess if you get your windscreen repaired?

A

£60 when done by authorised repairer, £75 when un-authorised repairer

57
Q

What is young & inexperienced driver excess?

A

It is compulsory and applies to every comprehensive policy and is for accidental damages only. So on top of normal, these drives pay extra.

58
Q

How much do 17-20 year olds pay of additional excess on top of normal?

A

£300

59
Q

How much do 21-24 year olds pay of additional excess on top of normal?

A

£200

60
Q

How much do 25+ year olds with under 1 yr experience on full UK license pay of additional excess on top of normal?

A

£100

61
Q

What determines if the young driver excess is taken and how much it is?

A

What age the driver is at the time of the accident.
17-20 year olds £300
21-24 year olds £200
25+ with under 1 yr experince on full UK license £100

62
Q

What is limited mileage excess? And what policies does it apply to?

A

If the customer has COMP cover and the annual mileage has been limited, the insurance company may apply an endorsement to the policy to ensure that the customer stays within the mileage. If the limit is exceeded, there will be a penalty.

63
Q

If you exceed your mileage limit by less than 1000 miles, how much is the excess?

A

£250

64
Q

If you exceed your mileage limit by more than 1000 miles, how much is the excess?

A

£500

65
Q

If you exceed your mileage limit 600 miles, how much is the excess?

A

£250

66
Q

If you exceed your mileage limit by less than 1200 miles, how much is the excess?

A

£500

67
Q

A customer aged 22 with COMP cover has a £200 voluntary accidental damage excess and a £100 compulsory accidental damage & theft excess. He also has a limited mileage policy and has exceeded his mileage limit by 200 miles. How much is his excess amount?

A

Young driver £200
Voluntary £200
Limited Mileage £250
Compulsory £100

TOTAL £750

68
Q

To whom do I pay the excess when I have to make a claim?

A

To the garage when the repairs are complete. If the car is written off or stolen the excess is deducted from the settlement amount.

69
Q

How do I pay my excess if my car is stolen?

A

The excess is deducted from the settlement amount.

70
Q

Do I have to pay the excess even if the accident is not my fault?

A

You have to pay the excess even if the accident was not your fault. However using your legal expenses you will be able to claim the excess money back from the TP. Sometimes the insurance company works it out and you don’t have to pay.