14, June 2017 — Chubb Insurance Malaysia Berhad (Chubb), today announced the launch of MY Car Insurance, its first non-tariff rated motor insurance policy developed under the phased liberalization of motor insurance in Malaysia.
The introduction of the phased liberalization of motor insurance allows insurers like Chubb the flexibility to develop and package motor insurance products and services to suit the consumers’ budget. Premium rates for these insurance policies will be liberalized and determined by the individual risk profile of policyholders.
Road accidents and vehicle breakdowns are commonplace. Based on statistics provided by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS), there were 521,466 road crashes in 2016 and 8,300 vehicle breakdowns in 2015. An accident or vehicle breakdown is often a stressful event which can be compounded by the financial burden due to motor repair. The situation could be made worse if the vehicle needs major repair, leaving the driver further inconvenienced.
In crafting MY Car Insurance, Chubb takes into consideration the risks drivers are exposed to everyday such as accidents, vehicle breakdowns, floods and the loss of personal items while they are away from their cars. Available in two plans to meet different budget needs and depending on the selected plan, MY Car Insurance offers coverage for loss or damage of a vehicle due to an accident, third party liability and flood. The policy also offers a host of other benefits to compensate drivers and alleviate the inconveniences they may encounter in the event of an accident, vehicle breakdown, flood or loss of personal items due to theft. The key benefits of MY Car Insurance include:
According to Steve Crouch, Country President for Chubb in Malaysia, “At Chubb, we view the phased liberalization of motor insurance as an opportunity for us to drive innovation in our product offerings to meet the evolving needs of consumers. He added, “To craft the MY Car Insurance policy, we conducted extensive studies on the various experiences Malaysian drivers go through and designed an all-in-one solution encompassing coverage for inconveniences in the event of a vehicle breakdown, accident or flood.”
MY Car Insurance is distributed via all Chubb agents throughout Malaysia.
About Chubb
Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London and other locations, and employs approximately 31,000 people worldwide.
Chubb’s operation in Malaysia (Chubb Insurance Malaysia Berhad) provides a comprehensive range of general insurance solutions for large corporates, small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals through a multitude of distribution channels. With a strong underwriting culture, the company offers responsive service and market leadership built on financial strength. Chubb in Malaysia has a network of 23 branches and more than 2,500 agents.
More information can be found at www.chubb.com/my.
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