Motor Insurance

Thought it might be a good idea to start a new thread on motor insurance. We're all suffering from this phenomena of rising premiums. Odd thing is with increased NCD annually, you would expect some savings on your motor insurance premiums but in the current state we are in, it's really not the case. If you get just $1 off your new premium, consider that a BIG bonus. Most times, the premiums keep going up. Reason the insurance companies are losing money due to high claims. But who's to blame? If i pay so much, might as well forgo my NCD and claim high to make up for the next premium increase. This is like a Catch 22 situation with no end in sight in the near future. So bros, just be prepared for increase premiums on your next renewal even though you have made no claims.. This thread is also for us to share good agents for motor insurance and whatever tips anyone might have for shopping for new motor insurance. Good luck all in your next motor insurance renewal.

I would like to share...
When my motor insurance was due for renewal in March 2009, i went on a shopping spree, insurance shopping, that is. I sent out numerous request for quotes and make comparison on premiums, excess and type of workshop that can be referred to in case of (touch wood!) accident. Got more than 10 quotes and finally settled on AXA as it was the best quote i got. I did not use any insurance agents, so have no one to recommend here. In fact, i don't really know how i got this AXA guy to call me, can't remember but got a call and he ask if he can give me a quote. I replied 'Sure, no problem" as i still had time to shop around. Couple of days later, he sent the quote by email and it was the lowest so far. I decided on it and went over to the office in Middle Road to settle the payments etc.
For the benefit of you guys, below are the contact details

Teleperformance Singapore - AXA Insurance
210 Middle Road
#09-03/04/05
IOI Plaza
Singapore 188994
Tel: 68389080/68389081.

I was served by a Telesales Consultant, Froilan, a nice Filipino bloke.
The thing is you got to be bothered to shop around and give yourself at least 1 month before your current insurance expire. You can save some $$$ this way. Btw, I took the SmartDrive policy and my premium is $885.17 including GST after 30% NCD. Excess was halved to $200 on this SmartDrive policy.
Hope this post helps.. Cheers.

Thanks bro, very useful information. You must be one of the last few to get it so cheap! Mine is AXA and the new quote is over the roof! Too much la, the whole idea of NCD was to protect the insurance company and at the same time to reward the insurer for no claim.

The whole thing is like a circus, and the authority has not step in. Every year they cite loses and increase the premium, so might as well do away with the NCD. Claim or no claim you are still penalize for other that claim at industry level. So what's the whole point of the NCD?

I wanna try AXA last year but no can do cause they claim they dont do any insurance coverage for my model year. Currently with AIG and expiring soon.. think gonna call them for a quote for my next renewal..

BoW wrote:Thanks bro, very useful information. You must be one of the last few to get it so cheap! Mine is AXA and the new quote is over the roof! Too much la, the whole idea of NCD was to protect the insurance company and at the same time to reward the insurer for no claim.

The whole thing is like a circus, and the authority has not step in. Every year they cite loses and increase the premium, so might as well do away with the NCD. Claim or no claim you are still penalize for other that claim at industry level. So what's the whole point of the NCD?

I think if got NCD still go up (like u mention they cite loses) but for those who claimed from their insurance before, mayb their premium go up like hell..

Now with so many cars on the roads, more accident is likely to happen..

AND TO MAKE THINGS WORSE

those crazy SOB speeding in their FIT and JAZZ..

They will tend to cut in and out and squeeze in dangerously.. (Encounter many times b4)

And now new batch of SOB drivers coming in with their SWIFTS.

Drive macam they own the road to themselves..

aboh wrote:

BoW wrote:Thanks bro, very useful information. You must be one of the last few to get it so cheap! Mine is AXA and the new quote is over the roof! Too much la, the whole idea of NCD was to protect the insurance company and at the same time to reward the insurer for no claim.

The whole thing is like a circus, and the authority has not step in. Every year they cite loses and increase the premium, so might as well do away with the NCD. Claim or no claim you are still penalize for other that claim at industry level. So what's the whole point of the NCD?

I think if got NCD still go up (like u mention they cite loses) but for those who claimed from their insurance before, mayb their premium go up like hell..

Now with so many cars on the roads, more accident is likely to happen..

AND TO MAKE THINGS WORSE

those crazy SOB speeding in their FIT and JAZZ..

They will tend to cut in and out and squeeze in dangerously.. (Encounter many times b4)

And now new batch of SOB drivers coming in with their SWIFTS.

Drive macam they own the road to themselves..

Same same lah bro, Aveo with added CC & CAI

Update on my insuranc delima, as usual la I went and approach those ads that says they can get good quotes. The first came back to me last Saturday and says the best is the quote I got from AXA. Somemore got the cheek to ask if I want to renew with her.

The latest I got was yesterday, this guy call me up and we had a chat. Looks like the rate is going to remain the same. However this guy give me three options, for a comprehensive coverage from 3 different companies. The options lay out for me include the premium, the excess and workshop coverage as well. The quotation range from $1K ++ to $1.6 K. My 2 cents, those renewing their insurance, additional consideration please read within the fine line. I know we are all looking for cheap premiums, but make sure the benefit goes in your favor rather than finding out later on that you have to forked out more money or you can't do this and that. It's easy for us to fall into this trap when we are strap for cash, especially in trying time such as this.

On my own personal front, I'm finding out more details for the insurance quotation from AIG. I'm being quoted $1300 for this, excess $600 but will get between 50% to 100% off if repairs are done at the authorise workshop. They will also provide courtesy car, free of charge for 10 days usage. The quote is higher than what AXA is quoting more, but that's not the final quotation. According to the agent, he will try to tie up with other policy to bring down the premium to about $1.1K. Let's wait and see the final outcome of the quote.

the govern should step in n put a capped on those individuals who have not committed an accident or make a claim b4..
as NCD will increase every year...it makes no use as insurance are being charge higher oso..
the govt should implement like those who lose credit card not due to their negligence capped @ $100.
maybe as suggestion put a capped @ $1k for those who nvr made a claim b4 n renewing with the same company each year..

starstruck96 wrote:the govern should step in n put a capped on those individuals who have not committed an accident or make a claim b4..
as NCD will increase every year...it makes no use as insurance are being charge higher oso..
the govt should implement like those who lose credit card not due to their negligence capped @ $100.
maybe as suggestion put a capped @ $1k for those who nvr made a claim b4 n renewing with the same company each year..

Capped on at $1k difficult lah. If drive a Porche with no claims and insurance capped at $1k I'll be very happy. But what about those driving a family saloon? You'll never know how your premium is calculated as there are other factors involved like, age, driving experience, occupation, car make and model and God knows.. It's all made so complex and complicated, you'll never be able to guess.
Point to note - when you ask for a quote why is there a need to know your NCD entitlement before the quote? Logically, should just quote and then less whatever discount applicable. That should be the more transparent way but that's not the way the insurance brokers do the quote. They always want to know the NCD first then do the quote. I feel this way, they would already mark up the premiums before giving away the discount. End up haedly any discount enjoyed by us drivers...

Agreed 100% with Pussy_lover....miao...

which mean my premuim still abt the same last year......consider myself lucky....

Stupid sia..... axa quote me 40% higher than last year.... even thou my ncd is 30% with 5% additional from TP....

In the end find MSIG quoting me at 20% higher than last year..... SIAN.... pocket whole bigger liao.....

dex21 wrote:Stupid sia..... axa quote me 40% higher than last year.... even thou my ncd is 30% with 5% additional from TP....

In the end find MSIG quoting me at 20% higher than last year..... SIAN.... pocket whole bigger liao.....

That's to be expected la bro, I think nearly about everyone experience an increase in the insurance during this economic crunch. I think the simple reason is that these institutions need to stock up on their portfolio where most of the stocks are relatively low in anticipation of the upward trend. Where else will they get cash from? You and me la!