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Edelweiss Car Insurance is the motor insurance product of Edelweiss General Insurance. Edelweiss General Insurance is a part of the Edelweiss Group, a homegrown multinational corporation. It is not backed by any foreign conglomerate.
Note: Edelweiss General Insurance Company Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Edelweiss Financial Services Limited (part of the Edelweiss Group). All information has been sourced from the official website of Edelweiss General Insurance.
Here are a few reasons to choose Edelweiss Car Insurance:
Edelweiss Car Insurance comes with a wide range of features and benefits to make your protection complete and comprehensive:
Edelweiss General Insurance offers two types of car insurance plans:
This is a comprehensive car insurance package which provides a wide range of protection to your car and self.
What is covered?
| Loss/damage to the vehicle or its accessories by: | 1. Fire, explosion, self-ignition or lightning; 2. burglary, housebreaking or theft; by riot and strike; 3. Earthquake (Fire and shock damage); 4. Flood, typhoon, hurricane, storm, tempest, inundation, cyclone, hailstorm, frost; 5. Accidental external means; 6. Malicious act; 7. Terrorist activity; 8. Whilst in transit by road rail inland - waterway lift elevator or air; 9. landslide, rockslide |
| Third Party Liability | 1. Death of or bodily injury to any person including occupants carried in the vehicle. 2. Damage to property other than property belonging to the insured or held in trust or in the custody or control of the insured up to a limit of Rs. 7.5 lakhs. |
| Personal Accident Cover (owner/driver) | Compensation for bodily injury/death sustained by the owner-driver of the vehicle, in direct connection with the vehicle insured or whilst driving or mounting into/dismounting from the vehicle insured or whilst travelling in it as a co-driver, caused by violent, accidental, external and visible, up to a limit of Rs. 2 lakhs. |
This is a basic car insurance plan. It is mandatory as per the Indian Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. This plan covers other people, their vehicles and property in case of an accident. It doesn’t cover injuries to you or damage to your car.
What is covered?
| Third Party Liability | 1. Death of or bodily injury to any person including occupants carried in the vehicle. 2. Damage to property other than property belonging to the insured or held in trust or in the custody or control of the insured up to a limit of Rs. 7.5 lakhs. |
| Personal Accident Cover (owner/driver) | Compensation for bodily injury/death sustained by the owner-driver of the vehicle, in direct connection with the vehicle insured or whilst driving or mounting into/dismounting from the vehicle insured or whilst travelling in it as a co-driver, caused by violent, accidental, external and visible, up to a limit of Rs. 2 lakhs. |
The various rider options available are:
| Edelweiss Private Car Package Insurance | 1. Electrical or Non electrical accessories that you fit in your car. 2. CNG/LPG biofuel kit. 3. Option to extend geographical region to the neighbouring countries of Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Maldives. 4. Personal accident coverage for unnamed occupants of your vehicle up to a limit of Rs. 2 lakhs per person. 5. Legal Liability to your paid drivers and employees travelling in the car. |
| Edelweiss Private Car Liability Only Insurance | 1. Personal accident of the occupants of the motor vehicle upto a sum insured of Rs. 2 lakhs per person. 2. Additional legal liability for your paid drivers, employees other than paid driver, travelling in the vehicle. 3. Liability arising out of using LPG/CNG biofuel kit. |
Note: The additional cover comes at an additional cost.
The various discounts offered are:
| Edelweiss Private Car Package Insurance | 1. No-Claim Bonus (NCB) 2. Increased discount on premium in case of voluntary deductible in addition to compulsory deductible. 3. Discount on being an active member of a recognized Automobile Association of India (AAI). 4. Additional discount for vintage cars. 5. Additional discount if you have installed an Automobile Research Association of India (ARAI) approved anti-theft device in your vehicle. 6. Discount for laid-up vehicles. 7. Discount on Third Party Property Damage. |
| Edelweiss Private Car Liability Only Insurance | Rs. 100 discount for a cover (limited amount) of Rs. 6,000/- for Third Party Property Damage. |
The inclusions have been mentioned above. The list of exclusions are:
Any accidental loss or damage and /or liability caused outside geographical area as mentioned in the policy.
Any claim arising due to contractual liability.
Accidental loss or damage or expenses arising from any consequential loss.
Accidental loss or damage or expenses arising from nuclear weapons, war, invasion, acts of foreign enemies, hostilities or warlike operations.
Whether before or after declaration of war, civil war, or caused by or contributed to or arising from ionising radiations or contamination by radioactivity from any nuclear fuel or from any nuclear waste from the combustion of nuclear fuel.
Any accidental loss or damage and/or liability caused sustained or incurred whilst the vehicle insured herein is being used otherwise than in accordance with the 'Limitation as to Use' or being driven by or is for the purpose of being driven by him/her in the charge of any person other than a driver as stated in the Driver's Clause.
In case of an accident, you are required to register your motor claim at 1800 12000 (toll-free) with the following documents.
Post submission, the company will take care of everything.
Online
You can easily renew your Edelweiss Car Insurance Policy through the official website of Edelweiss General Insurance.
Offline
In case you do not want to renew your Edelweiss Car Insurance premium offline. You can always visit the nearest branch or contact the branch at 1800 12000. Make sure to keep your policy number and document ready. Next, simply make the payment via cash or cheque and your policy will be renewed.
The car insurance policy offered by Edelweiss is a comprehensive plan. It is one of the few service providers which offers cover outside India at an additional cost. Under this plan, there are two options for cover. A smooth and hassle-free claim settlement procedure is the reason that this plan is popular among individuals.
Is there anything that the Edelweiss Car Insurance Plan won’t cover?
This completely depends on the type of policy cover as mentioned in your plan. It is advisable to check the list of inclusions/exclusions of your policy.
Can I transfer my NCB from my previous insurer?
Yes, you can transfer your NCB when you switch from a previous insurer.
What is the maximum amount of NCB for transfer?
The maximum amount of NCB is 50% discount on your own damage premium when no claim is made or pending during the preceding 5 consecutive years of insurance.
What is the take around time for a claim?
Once you have submitted all the necessary documents and details, your claim will be settled within 7 working days.
What if I lose my policy documents?
The soft copy of the policy is sent to your registered email id. For a new physical copy, you will have to contact Edelweiss Car Insurance on 1800 12000 and ask for a new copy.
What are the contact details of Edelweiss Car Insurance?
You can contact Edelweiss Car Insurance at 1800 12000 or email them at support@edelweissinsurance.com.
Where can I check the list of network garages?
You can check the entire list of 1000+ network garages on the official website of Edelweiss Car Insurance.
Will as surveyor come to check out my car in case of a claim?
Yes, it is a mandatory part of the claims process.
How long does this policy cover for?
Every policy covers for a single financial year provided the premium has been successfully paid.
