Cancelling Your NTUC Car Insurance Policy


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There are occasions when your NTUC car insurance may need to be cancelled before it is due. When this happens you can get back the remaining (unused) value of your policy. As such, a little knowledge on how to estimate your refund value and how to cancel your policy may be helpful.

Why Do People Cancel Their Car Insurance Policy?

The most common reason is because they have sold their car and bought a new one. In this case, the existing insurance policy will not be applicable for the new car. Therefore it has to be cancelled and a new motor insurance policy enforced.

Secondly, if the car is lost through fire or theft, or if it is damaged beyond economical repair, it has to be scrapped. When this happens, the car insurance policy will automatically lapse. The market value of your vehicle will be paid out to you and you may choose to purchase another vehicle using the compensation.

As a side note, NTUC Income will not refund any unused policy value if at least one claim was made within the policy term. (This is generally the same for other insurers too.)

Another reason why an NTUC car insurance could be cancelled is because the details provided on the application form is incorrect. As such, the policy will not be valid since it is based on erroneous information. Therefore it has to be cancelled and a new contract reinforced.

An amendment (known as an endorsement) can be passed to correct minor mistakes though. Nevertheless the premiums may not remain the same.

What’s the Procedure like?

NTUC Income may cancel a car insurance policy by giving seven days’ notice at your last known address and you must return your original Certificate of Insurance to them.

You may also initiate the cancellation by notifying them in writing or by teleconversation. You must return your original Certificate of Insurance thereafter. The cancellation will take effect from the date NTUC Income receives your original Certificate of Insurance.

How To Calculate the Premium Refund?

The formula for premium refund depends on whether you’ll take up another insurance policy with NTUC Income within the next 90 days:

(i)    If you take up another NTUC Income policy within 90 days:

Premium Refund = Premium * Unexpired Period of Insurance / Original Period of Insurance

(ii)    Otherwise:

Premium Refund = 85% of Premium * Unexpired Period of Insurance / Original Period of Insurance

If the remaining unused premium is less than the minimum sum of $25, no refund will be made.

In summary, to cancel an NTUC car insurance policy, this is what you have to do:

1.    Email or call up NTUC
2.    Send in your Certificate of Insurance
3.    Wait for the refund cheque in your mailbox

NTUC Car Insurance – Should You Sign Up For The Drivo Classic Plan or The Drivo Premium Plan?


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There are many NTUC car insurance plans you can sign up for under NTUC Income. Thus there is bound to be a suitable motor insurance policy for you if you know what you want. The 2 most popular car insurance plans that car owners often choose are the Drivo Classic and the Drivo Premium Plan.

This article shows you what is covered in each of the motor insurance plan and which one you should go for.

Both motor insurance plans cover basic risks such as damage and loss due to fire or theft. This means that NTUC Income will compensate you if your car is burnt or gets stolen. On top of this, the insurer will pay for the repair costs needed to restore your vehicle after a collision.

Also, both insurance policies cover death or injury to third party and also compensate for damages to any property.

As a bonus, you can also replace your windscreen in case it breaks or suffer severe damage. However you are not allowed to use this benefit for chips or scratches.

Both Drivo Classic Plan and Drivo Premium Plan pays for your medical expenses incurred as a result of a car accident. You can claim up to $300 with the insurer in such cases. Also, you are entitled to claim up to $20,000 as Personal Accident compensation.

For each claim you make, an excess is applicable. The amount depends on factors such as your vehicle make and model as well as your age and driving experience. The excess will be computed along with the insurance premium so you know how much co-insurance you have to pay in the event of a claim.

On top of your policy excess, if an Unnamed Driver uses your car, he or she is subject to an Unnamed Driver Excess. Apart from this, additional excess is imposed if this authorized driver is below 27 years old or have less than 1 year’s driving experience.

If you meet with an accident bad enough such that your vehicle becomes dangerous to operate, a towing service is available to you at a moment’s notice.

What’s the Difference?

The main difference between the Classic Plan and the Premium Plan lies in the choice of workshop. The Premium plan allows you to go to your choice of workshop while the Classic Plan restricts you to its list of authorized workshops.

Some drivers will want to bring their car back to the distributor’s workshop while their car is still under the standard 3-year warranty. This is especially important if you own a continental car or if there are very few spare parts available for your particular car model.

If your car is under this category, the NTUC Drivo Premium Plan may be suitable for you. However you have to pay a little more for this flexibility. Therefore if this benefit is not essential for you, you may want to get the NTUC Drivo Classic plan instead. After all, you’ll save between 10% – 15% in premiums when you opt for this coverage.

Other than NTUC Income, reputable insurers such as AXA and Chartis (formally known as AIG) also offer reliable car insurance packages that you can rely on. To get quotes from these insurance companies as well as other recommended car insurers, check out the service at www.motorinsurancesingapore.com

Act Liability Only Insurance


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This is a compulsory insurance for all vehicle owners. Under this motor insurance policy, the insurer covers only death and bodily injury to third parties, including the passengers.

In other words, this type of motor car insurance doesn’t cover damages to property or vehicle. It also doesn’t cover accidents that occur within private compounds.

Vehicle owners (almost) never take up The Act Liability Only Insurance as a stand-alone policy. Instead, this is embedded into other types of policies, like the Third-Party, Third-Party Fire & Theft or Comprehensive Cover insurance.

In Singapore, automobile owners almost always sign up for Comprehensive Cover Insurance.

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