MOTOR INSURANCE POLICY
 
In reliance upon the statements in the application for insurance and in consideration of the premium to be paid by the Insured and subject to the Exclusions, Conditions and other provisions of this Policy, the Company agrees with the Insured as follows:
Coverage: The Company will pay compensation in accordance with the Coverage Agreement attached.
 
SECTION 1 GENERAL CONDITIONS
 
1.1 Definitions :
For the purpose of this Policy:
"Company" means Asia Insurance (Cambodia) Plc.
"Geographical Area" means the area of the Kingdom of Cambodia.
"Insured" means the person named as Insured in the Schedule.
"Schedule" means the schedule of this Policy.
"Motor Vehicle"
means the vehicle insured with particulars stated in the Schedule.
"Each Accident"
means any one event or series of events arising from one common cause.
"Deductible"
means the first part of liability or loss which is covered under a coverage agreement or an endorsement to this Policy which shall be borne by the Insured.
 
1.2 General Exclusions:
This policy does not cover loss or liability arising directly or indirectly from:
1.2.1
war, invasion, acts of foreign enemies, hostilities or warlike operations (whether war be declared or not).
1.2.2
civil war, mutiny, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, riot, strike, detention seizure confiscation or any attempt thereat, military or usurped power, civil commotion assuming the proportion of or amounting to a popular rising.
1.2.3
Nuclear weapons material.
1.2.4
Ionizing, radiation or contamination by radioactivity from any nuclear fuel or from any nuclear waste from the combustion of nuclear fuel and for the purpose of this Clause combustion shall include any self-sustaining process of nuclear fission.
 
1.3 Report of Changes:
Changes made to the Motor Vehicle, engine and any other changes of the Motor Vehicle which increase risk shall be reported by the Insured to the Company in writing without delay.
 
1.4 Report of Accident:
When loss or liability occurs which is known to the Insured, the Insured shall:
1.4.1 report to the Company without delay
1.4.2
forward to the Company, immediately when received, court summons, order of enforcement of the court.
1.4.3
1.4.3 give notice to the Company, immediately when civil suit or criminal prosecution has commenced which may confer rights to a claim under this Policy.
If the Insured fails to perform as provided for under this Condition, the Company may claim compensation for any loss arising there from unless the Insured can prove that it was not possible to do so.
 
1.5 Handling of Claims:
1.5.1
the Insured shall not consent to offer or agree to pay any compensation to any person without the consent of the Company except when the Company shall have failed to handle the claim.
1.5.2
the Insured shall not accept any offer of compensation from any person without the consent of the Company.
1.5.3
the Company shall have the right to take over and conduct defense.
1.5.4
the Company shall have the right to settle any claim compromise on behalf of the Insured.
1.5.5
the Company shall have the right to sue any person for indemnity for the benefit of the Company in the name of the Insured. For this purpose the Insured shall provide all facts and give assistance to the Company as is reasonable.
1.5.6
When the company shall have paid any compensation up to the amount for which it is liable under Coverage Agreements 2.1 or 2.2 before suit is filed, the Company shall not be responsible to defend on behalf of the Insured.
 
1.6 Report to police:
In case of theft or other criminal act which may be the subject of a claim under this Policy, the Insured shall give immediate notice to the Police and co-operate with the Company in securing the conviction of the offender.
 
1.7 Right to Inspect:
the Company shall have the right to inspect the Motor Vehicle, the driver’s licence and examine the driver at all times.
 
1.8 Driving Licence:
The Insured shall have the duty to furnish evidence to the Company to prove that the driver at the time of accident held a valid licence to drive the Motor Vehicle.
 
1.9 Amendment:
Coverage Agreements and Conditions of this Policy can be amended by endorsement forms of the Company only.
 
1.10 Condition Precedent:
The Company may not be liable to pay compensation under this policy unless the Insured shall have complied properly with the Coverage Agreement and Conditions of the Policy.
 
1.11 Transfer of the Motor Vehicle:
This Policy shall cease to be in force when the Insured shall have transferred the Motor Vehicle to another person except when the Motor Vehicle shall have passed from the Insured by will or operation of law. In the event the Policy shall cease to be in force the Company shall return premium at the rate specified below.
 
1.12 Cancellation of Policy:
12.1
The Company may cancel this policy by advance notice in writing of not less than 15 days sent by registered mail to the Insured at the last address made known to the Company. In such event, the Company shall return to the Insured the premium after deduction of prorata premium for period the Policy has been in force.
12.2
The Insured may cancel this Policy by giving 15 days’ advance notice in writing to the Company and shall be entitled to a return of premium at the rate specified below provided that no claim has arisen during the current period of insurance.
 
SHORT PERIOD PREMIUM RATE
     
No. of Months Insured % of Annual Premium Retained
  Not exceeding 1 month 20% of annual rate
  Not exceeding 2 months 30% of annual rate
  Not exceeding 3 months 40% of annual rate
  Not exceeding 4 months 50% of annual rate
  Not exceeding 5 months 60% of annual rate
  Not exceeding 6 months 70% of annual rate
  Not exceeding 8 months 80% of annual rate
  Exceeding 8 months Full annual premium
 
SECTION 2. LIABILITY COVERAGE AGREEMENTS
 
2.1 Liability for Bodily Injury or Death:
The Company will pay compensation on behalf of the Insured for which the Insured is liable by law for bodily injury to or death of any third person caused by accident arising out of the use of the Motor Vehicle during the period of Insurance.

The Company's maximum liability for any one victim per each accident in respect of death or bodily injury US$ 5,000.00.
 
2.2 Liability to Property:
The Company will pay compensation on behalf of the Insured for which the Insured is liable by law for damage to property of any third person caused by accident arising out of the use of the Motor Vehicle during the period of Insurance.

The Company's maximum liability per each accident in respect of damage to third party’s property US$ 5,000.00.
 
2.3 Cost of Defense:
If the Insured is sued for compensation which is covered by this insurance, the Company will defend such suit at the expense of the Company.

The Company's maximum liability for legal costs incurred on behalf of the Insured per each accident US$1,500.00.
 
2.4 Coverage of Driver:
The Company will treat any person driving the Motor Vehicle with the consent of the Insured as if such person were an insured provided:
2.4.1 Such person shall perform as if such person were an insured and shall be subject to the provisions of this policy.
2.4.2
Such person is not entitled to indemnity under any other policy.
 
2.5 Total Aggregate Limit:
The Company's maximum liability for any one accident or series of accidents arising out of one event and during the period of Insurance in aggregate USD 50,000.00.
 
2.6 Deductible:
In respect of any event giving rise to a claim for indemnity against liabilities to third person under this Section, The company will not be liable for the first amount of such claim specified in the Schedule as “Third Party Excess”.

When the Company shall have paid the amount for which the Insured is responsible, the Insured shall payback to the Company immediately.
 
2.7 Exclusion of Bodily Injury or Death:
The insurance under Coverage Agreement 2.1 does not cover bodily injury to or death of:
2.7.1
the Insured or any person in the family of the Insured residing with the Insured.
2.7.2
any employee of the Insured arising out of and in the course of employment.
2.7.3
any person traveling in, while entering into or while alighting from the Motor Vehicle
 
2.8 Exclusion of Property:
the Insurance under Coverage Agreement 2.2 does not cover damage to:
2.8.1
property which the Insured or any person in the family of the Insured residing with the Insured owns or has care, control, or possession.
2.8.2
Weighbridge, vehicle bridge, railway bridge, road, race track, foot path, lawn or anything underneath such things arising from vibration or weight of the Motor Vehicle or weight of the load of the Motor Vehicle.
2.8.3
Property carried in, while being loaded into or while being unloaded from the Motor Vehicle.
 
2.9 General Exclusions:
The Insured under Coverage Agreement 2.1 and 2.2 does not cover liability arising from:
2.9.1
use of the Motor Vehicle outside the Geographical Area
2.9.2
use of the Motor Vehicle for illegal purposes
2.9.3
use of the Motor Vehicle for racing, reliability testing or speed testing in way of sports
2.9.4
use of the Motor Vehicle for Towing or pushing except a vehicle being towed or pushed that is insured with the Company
2.9.5
use by any person of garage when the Motor Vehicle is turned over to the garage for repair except when the Company has ordered or consented to such repair
2.9.6
driving by any person who has never obtained a license to drive any motor vehicle or who has obtained it before but failed to renew it in excess of 180 days or has obtained it before but is disqualified to drive by law at the time accident occurs
2.9.7
driving by any person who is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drug to the extent of being unable to control the Motor Vehicle
2.9.8
liability assumed under an agreement made by the Insured which in the absence of such agreement would not have arisen.
 
SPECIAL PROVISION
&In the event of the death of any person entitled to indemnity under this Section, the Company will in respect of the liability incurred by such person indemnify his personal representative in terms of and subject to the limitations of this Section which apply to such person.
 
SECTION 3. PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE AGREEMENTS
 
       
3.1 Damage to the Motor Vehicle:
 
The Company will pay compensation for any damage to or loss of the Motor Vehicle including accessories thereon arising during the period of insurance.
The liability of the Company shall not exceed the limit of liability stated in the Schedule.
 
3.2 Protection-Removal:
 
The Company will reimburse reasonable expenses for care or removal of the Motor Vehicle to the nearest place of repair when damage which is covered by this Policy occurs but no exceeding 20% of the cost of repair.
 
3.3 Deductible:
  3.3.1 General Excess
   
In respect of any event giving rise to the claim, the Company will not be liable for the first amount of such claim specified in the schedule as "General Excess"
  3.3.2 Young/Inexperienced & Driver Excess
   
the first amount of any claim for which the Company is not liable under 3.3.1 will be increased if at the time of the occurrence of the event giving rise to the claim:
    3.3.2.1
the Motor Vehicle is being driven by a person under 20 years of age, by an additional amount by way of the “Young Driver Excess” specified in the Schedule:
    3.3.2.2
the Motor Vehicle is being driven by a person who has not held for a period of 12 months s driving license (other than a provisional driving license), by an additional amount by way of the "Inexperienced Driver Excess" specified in the Schedule.
   
In the event of a claim under this Section, if paragraph 3.3.1 and any or more of 3.3.2 are applicable, the first amount of such claim for which the company is not liable will be calculated cumulatively.
When the Company shall have paid the amount for which the insured is responsible, the insured shall pay back to the Company immediately.
 
3.4 Compensation for damage to the Motor Vehicle:
  3.4.1
In the event damage occurs to the Motor Vehicle the Company shall have the right to arrange for repair or replacement by another vehicle of similar condition. Also for parts and accessories of the Motor Vehicle.
Or the Company may pay in cash as compensation for the damage at its discretion.
In repairing the Motor Vehicle, the Company shall allow a garage selected by the insured which has obtained the consent of the Company or a garage which has made an agreement with the Company.
  3.4.2
In the event parts or accessories are necessarily required to be ordered from aboard the Company shall not liable for more than the cost by sea shipment.
  3.4.3
In the event of loss of the Motor Vehicle arising from theft, robbery and gang robbery , the Company shall pay compensation in full in accordance with the limit of liability under coverage Agreement, 3.1 as stated in the Schedule provided the Insured shall make an agreement to transfer right or ownership to the Company immediately and it shall be deemed coverage on the Motor Vehicle lapses.
In the event the Company recovers the Motor Vehicle, the Company shall notify the Insured by registered mail within 7 day from the date of recovery at the last address made know by the Insured to the Company and the Company agrees to allow the Insured to use rights.
    3.4.3.1
to take back the Motor Vehicle provided the Insured shall pay back the amount of indemnity in full to the Company .If the said Motor Vehicle is damages the Company shall arrange for repair at the expense of the Company.
    3.4.3.2
to waive rights to take back the Motor Vehicle.
In such event, the Insured shall let the Company know whether rights will be exercised under 3.4.3.1 or 3.4.3.2 within 30 days counting from the date of receipt of the Company’s advice. If the Insured has not notify the Company in exercising rights within the said 30 days it shall be deemed that the Insured has no desire to exercise right under 3.4.3.1
  3.4.4
In the event the Motor Vehicle sustains a total loss, the Company shall pay compensation in full in accordance with the limit of liability under Coverage Agreement 3.1 as stated in the Schedule, In the event the limit of liability is not less than 80% of the value of the Motor Vehicle at the time of insuring, the insured shall transfer rights of ownership to the Company immediately and shall be deemed coverage on that Motor Vehicle lapses.
 
3.5 Waiver of Subrogation:
 
In the event of damage to or loss of the Motor Vehicle occurring when used by any person with the consent of the Insured, the Company waives rights of subrogation against such person.
 
3.6 Exclusion of loss to the Motor Vehicle:
  This insurance does not cover:
  3.6.1 depreciation or wear and tear of the Motor Vehicle,
  3.6.2
breakage of the mechanical part of the Motor Vehicle or breakdown or failure of the mechanical or electrical part of the Motor Vehicle not arising from an accident.
  3.6.3 Direct damage to the Motor Vehicle arising from carriage of load or number of passenger in excess of that authorized and not arising from an accident.
  3.6.4
Damage to tyre of the Motor Vehicle arising from tearing or bursting unless the tearing or bursting of such tyre arises from collision or overturning.
  3.6.5 Loss arising from loss of use of the Motor Vehicle.
  3.6.6
Damage to lettering signs or ornamentation which are additional to the original of the Motor Vehicle.
  3.6.7
Damage or loss arising from theft, embezzlement by any person who has custody or possession of the Motor Vehicle under hire agreement, hire purchase agreement, sale agreement or mortgage agreement or by any person who is entering in to such agreement.
  3.6.8
Damage or loss which arises while in the course of transportation by water or while being loaded into or unloaded from any ship but this Exclusion shall not apply to transportation in river or inland waterways.
 
3.7 Exclusion of Use:
  This insurance does not cover:
  3.7.1 use of Motor Vehicle outside the territory covered.
  3.7.2 use of Motor Vehicle for illegal purposes.
  3.7.3
use of Motor Vehicle for racing, reliability testing or speed testing in the way of sports.
  3.7.4
use by any person of a garage when the Motor Vehicle is turned over to garage for repair except when the Company has ordered or consented to such repair.
 
3.8 Other Exclusion of Use:
  This insurance does not cover:
  3.8.1
use of Motor Vehicle for towing or pushing except a vehicle being towed or pushed that is insured with the Company.
  3.8.2
driving by any person who has never obtained a license to drive any motor vehicle or who has obtained it before but failed to renew it in excess of 180 day or has obtained it before but is disqualified to drive by law at the time accident occurs.
  3.8.3
driving by any person who is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drug to the extent of being unable to control the Motor Vehicle.
  3.8.4
use of Motor Vehicle beyond the scope of that stated in the schedule at the time accident occurs.
 
3.9 Care of Motor Vehicle:
  3.9.1 the Insured shall maintain the Motor Vehicle in good operating condition.
  3.9.2
the Insured shall be responsible for additional damage or any other accident caused by use of the Motor Vehicle before necessary repair or lack of arrangement for care after the Motor Vehicle has an accident or breakdown.
 
 
IMPORTANT NOTICE
 
 
The Policy Wording displayed above is meant for reference only, and should under no circumstances be used without the express written consent of Asia Insurance (Cambodia) Plc.
   
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