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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First, let’s look at why the MIB was set up. Its main purpose is to handle motor claims in cases where (1) the negligent driver cannot be traced/located, (2) the negligent driver possess an invalid motor car insurance policy, or (3) the negligent driver is not covered by any auto insurance at all.

Under the above situation, the MIB will seek to compensate the third party (victim) for any bodily injuries or death. Unfortunately damages to anything other than death and bodily injuries (take for example, property damages) are not claimable from the MIB.

To undertake this public responsibility, the MIB is funded by a small contribution (levy) paid by its members. And all motor insurers in Singapore are (mandatory) members of the MIB, and their contribution is based in proportion to the motor insurance premium income they earn.

This is a little known information although it’s being taught to all drivers during driving theory lessons. Little known, yet it may be useful. You never know – you may be able to help a helpless soul with this information some day in the future.

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Car Insurance Terms That Can Save You Some Money

In Singapore, knowing these motor car insurance terms may save you a couple of hundred dollars as you are shopping for an auto insurance package for your vehicle.

The idea is to know what you need and what you don’t. For example, you may not need a courtesy car or towing/roadside assistance. Adding these into your coverage may cost you a little more than you’ll need to pay for.

So get familiar with these terms now:

Motor Premiums
This is the amount ($) you pay to insure your car from eventualities. Ensure your premiums commensurate with your risk profile. Always make sure that you’re not over-paying for your car insurance (or motorcycle insurance).

Excess Amount (aka Deductible)
Find out the amount that you might be required to bear when a claim is made. Eg. If your claims amount to $2,000 and the deductible is $600, you’ll have to bear $600 while the rest will come from the insurer’s pocket.

Every insurer will impose excess on policies – the higher the excess, the lower the premium charged and vice versa. And each insurer will state their excess amount when they make their offer (quote) to motorists.

No Claim Discount (aka No Claim Bonus / No Claim Entitlement)
No Claim Discount (NCD) reduces your car insurance premium significantly. If you have an NCD of 20%, you’re given a 20% discount of the premiums that you’re supposed to pay. You are entitled to NCD on renewal if you have not made a claim for a year. This is how NCD is calculated for subsequent years:

If a claim is made during a policy year while you are still enjoying NCD, the NCD will be reduced at the next policy renewal. The reduction of NCD is computed as follows:

Windscreen Damage
Many insurers provide you with windscreen cover (free of charge) but apply an excess of $100 for each claim. (check insurers’ policy)

Personal Accident Cover
Some insurers offers personal accident covers for you and your passengers as part of their insurance plan. (This may or may not be necessary for you, depending on whether you have an existing personal accident coverage)

Repair Options
Restrictions on repair workshops and new part replacement applies. Usually cheaper premium policy will tend to have more restrictions. This contributes to the advice that the cheapest motor car insurance may not be the best.

Towing/Roadside Assistance
Some insurers provide towing and roadside assistance in their plan.

Courtesy Car
Some insurers provide a courtesy car while your vehicle is under repair.

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