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Understanding Goods In Transit Insurance Pt. 2

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What are the possible events that could give rise to a loss under a Goods-In-Transit (GIT) insurance policy, does a GIT policy cover every conceivable loss or damage to goods, what could be possibly claimed from a GIT policy and what do one need to file for a claim?

In the last discussion on GIT insurance, we explored the covers available and the factors insurance companies take into consideration in determining whether or not to grant the cover. (Read here)

Let us take it further by answering the above questions.  

Possible events that could lead to a loss in a GiT policy:

Continue reading Understanding Goods In Transit Insurance Pt. 2

THE CHALLENGES WITH MOTOR CLAIMS ADJUSTMENT PART 2

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An area of challenge that has been observed in the adjustment of motor insurance claims is the inadequate understanding of the difference between the Policy Excess clause and the Contribution conditions in an insurance policy. Even among some insurance agents, these two concepts are often misunderstood and consequently misconstrued. And this misunderstanding is further passed on to the insured by unintentionally misrepresenting the policy. Continue reading THE CHALLENGES WITH MOTOR CLAIMS ADJUSTMENT PART 2

YOU DON’T NEED A SEPERATE FLOOD INSURANCE COVER!

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Flood damage to properties in Lagos state.

The protection against flood damage is an integral part of any Fire & Special Peril Insurance Policy, Material Damage Insurance Policy and a Home Insurance Policy on a building and or its content.

This is often not amplified unlike the fire risk probably due to the fact that fire tends to create a more vivid image of danger and urgency than flood. Therefore many policy holders do not know that they can recover under their policy should they suffer a flood damage. Continue reading YOU DON’T NEED A SEPERATE FLOOD INSURANCE COVER!

Understanding Goods In Transit Insurance (Part 1)

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Goods-In-Transit insurance policy (GIT) provides a cover for the insured against loss of or damage to goods following the perils of the road which could be an accident or  robbery attack involving the conveying vehicle. Continue reading Understanding Goods In Transit Insurance (Part 1)

AUTHORIZED REPAIR LIMIT IN MOTOR INSURANCE

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Authorized Repair Limit (ARL) in motor insurance is an amount above the policy excess which a policy holder is allowed to expend on repairs of an insured vehicle following a loss or damage without necessarily requiring the insurer’s consent. Continue reading AUTHORIZED REPAIR LIMIT IN MOTOR INSURANCE