Policy Document: this gives you full details of what is and is not covered and the conditions of cover. You must read the insurance policy carefully.
Conditions, Exclusions and Warranties: conditions and exclusions will apply to the individual sections of your policy while general exclusions, conditions and warranties will apply to the whole policy.
Property Claims: these claims are paid based on the value of the goods at the time you lose them and not on a 'new for old' or replacement cost basis. Your policy will set out what proof the insurer needs to support a claim.
Policy Limits: most sections of the policy have limits on the amount the insurers will pay under that section. Some sections also include other specific limits, for example, for any one item or for valuables in total. You are advised to check your policy if you intend taking expensive items with you.
Policy Excesses: under most sections of the policy claims will be subject to an excess. This means that you will be responsible for paying the first part of each claim. The amount you have to pay is the excess.
Reasonable Care: you need to take all reasonable care to protect yourself and your property, as you would if you were not insured.
Complaints: the insurance policy includes a Complaints Procedure which tells you what steps you can take if you wish to make a complaint.
Fraud: it is a criminal offence to make a fraudulent claim.
Dangerous Sports or Pastimes: if you are going to take part in dangerous sports or pastimes where there is a risk of injury, check that your policy covers you.
Cooling Off Period: Your insurance certificate contains a “cooling off” period of 14 days during which you can return the insurance document and get a refund if you have a justifiable reason for being dissatisfied with the cover it provides The Insurance Policy will be subject to English Law unless agreed otherwise. |