Compulsory Auto Liability Insurance
Policy Description
According to the "Compulsory Auto Liability Insurance Act", all automobiles and power machinery on roads are obliged to enroll in Compulsory Auto Liability Insurance, so that victims who injured, disabled or died in traffic accidents can quickly obtain basic compensation.
Policy Features
- It is mandatory, as required by "Compulsory Auto Liability Insurance Act".
- “Limited liability without fault” applies, where the injuring party, whether at fault or not, have to pay compensation to the injured party within the insured amount.
- In the case of non-enrollment in Compulsory Auto Liability Insurance, Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Fund will pay compensation to the injured party within the insured amount as stipulated by the Compulsory Auto Liability Insurance Act. The said compensation will later be collected from the injuring party.
Coverage
Medical benefit for injury: maximum NT$200,000 per person
Disability Benefit
Maximum NT$2 million per person
Death Benefit
Fixed payout NT$2 million per person; No compensation limit for each accident claim
The coverage include all injured parties in traffic accidents (including passengers and third parties outside the vehicle). However, driver's injury, subsequent cripple and death due to single-vehicle accident (e.g. collision with utility pole) are not covered. “Supplementary Driver Injury Insurance” can be additionally enrolled to provide coverage to drivers in single-vehicle accidents.
Auto Body & Collision Repair Insurance (Type A)
Policy Description
The insurance company bears the liability to compensate for any loss or damage of the insured car caused by the occurrence of hazards/accidents listed in the contract.
Policy Features
- Comprehensive coverage, which includes damages by unknown source.
- Multiple options for deductibles available.
- Free 24/7 Roadside Assistance Service available. (Service content may vary depending on insurance company regulations)
Coverage
The insurance company bears the liability to compensate for any loss or damage of the insured car caused by the following hazards/accidents: 1. collision, rollover; 2. fire; 3. lightning, thunder; 4. explosion; 5. thrown or fallen objects; 6. malicious conduct by a third-party; 7.any causes outside the scope of exclusions, which are specifically listed in the insurance policy.
The following supplementary insurance policies are available for additional coverage:
- Typhoon, earthquake, tsunami, hail, flood, or flood risk due to rainfall
- Strike, riot, crowd harassment
- Full compensation without depreciation
Auto Body & Collision Repair Insurance (Type B)
Policy Description
The insurance company bears the liability to compensate for any loss or damage of the insured car caused by the occurrence of hazards/accidents listed in the contract.
Policy Features
- Same insurance coverage as Type A, but excludes damages caused by a third party’s malicious conduct or of unknown source.
- Multiple options for deductibles available.
- Free 24/7 Roadside Assistance Service available. (Service content may vary depending on insurance company regulations)
Coverage
The insurance company bears the liability to compensate for any loss or damage of the insured car caused by the following hazards/accidents: 1. collision, rollover; 2. fire; 3. lightning, thunder; 4. explosion; 5. thrown or fallen objects.
The following supplementary insurance policies are available for additional coverage:
- Typhoon, earthquake, tsunami, hail, flood, or flood risk due to rainfall
- Strike, riot, crowd harassment
- Full compensation without depreciation
Auto Body & Collision Repair Insurance (Type C)
Policy Description
If you find the premiums for Auto Body & Collision Repair Insurance too expensive, and yet concerned that your car is not covered in the event of a collision, then this insurance policy is for you. Not only does it come with substantially reduced premiums, but also ensures your car is fully covered in cases of car-to-car collisions.
Policy Features
- Zero-deductible
- Coverage restricted to damages caused by car-to-car collisions, with substantially reduced premiums.
- Free 24/7 Roadside Assistance Service. (Service content may vary depending on insurance company regulations)
Coverage
The insurance company bears the liability to compensate for any loss or damage of the insured car caused by collision or abrasion with another vehicle, once the other car in the incident has been identified.
The following supplementary insurance policies are available for additional coverage:
- Typhoon, earthquake, tsunami, hail, flood, or flood risk due to rainfall
- Strike, riot, crowd harassment
- Full compensation without depreciation
Coverage Table of Auto Body & Collision Repair Insurance Type A, B, C
Auto Body & Collision Repair Insurance /
Coverage
Coverage
Parked
Damage by Unknown Source
Damage by Unknown Source
Collision
Rollover
Fire
Lightning, Thunder
Explosion
Explosion
Thrown or
Fallen Objects
Fallen Objects
Malicious Conduct
by a Third Party
by a Third Party
Deductible
(Note)
(Note)
Type A
Damage by Unknown Source
Collision
Rollover
Fire
Lightning, Thunder, Explosion
Thrown or Fallen Objects
Malicious Conduct by a Third Party
Basic or
otherwise arranged
otherwise arranged
Type B
Policy provisions
apply
apply
Rollover
Fire
Lightning, Thunder, Explosion
Thrown or Fallen Objects
Basic or
otherwise arranged
otherwise arranged
Car-to-Car
(Type C)
(Type C)
Policy provisions
apply
apply
N/A
Note: Basic deductible: NT$3,000 for the 1st claim, $5,000 for the 2nd claim, NT$7,000 for the 3rd or further claims. Higher deductibles can be arranged into the contract. ※ The above information is for reference only. The actual terms are subject to the insurance company’s policy provisions.
Auto Theft Insurance
Policy Description
If concerned with your car being stolen, auto theft insurance can put your mind at ease. This type of insurance offers full protection against auto theft.
Policy Features
- 3 options of deductibles available: 0%, 10%, or 20%.
- With supplementary insurance for Courtesy Car Payment, the insurance company will pay for your transport during the car theft period.
Coverage
The insurance company bears the liability to compensate for any loss or damage of the insured car caused by theft, plundering or robbery.
The following supplementary insurance policies are available for additional coverage:
- Car Parts / Accessories Theft Insurance
- Courtesy Car Payment
Auto Third-Party Liability Insurance
Policy Description
Currently, Compulsory Auto Liability Insurance does not cover property liability, and there is a limit on bodily injury liability (maximum payment for death / subsequent disability NT$2 million, maximum payment for injury and medical treatment NT$200,000), so the coverage may not always be sufficient. That is where Auto Third-Party Liability Insurance comes in. With this insurance, you will be protected against the risk of causing bodily injury or property damage of a third party with your own car.
Policy Features
- Supplementary to Compulsory Auto Liability Insurance, so that there is no need to worry about insufficient coverage.
- In addition to bodily injury liability, the coverage also includes property damage liability, which is not covered by Compulsory Auto Liability Insurance. Furthermore, the insured amounts are open for negotiation.
Coverage
If the insured causes death, injury, or property damage to a third party due to an accident that occurs while owning, using, or managing an insured vehicle, and is found liable for compensation according to law, the insurance company bears the liability to compensate for the damage according to the policy provisions.
The following supplementary insurance policies are available for additional coverage:
- Auto Passenger Liability Insurance
- Compensation Insurance for Victims in Alcohol-Influenced Car Accident (Alcohol Compensation Insurance)
Auto Liability Insurance with Supplementary Driver Injury Insurance
Policy Description
In the event of single-vehicle accidents, driver's injury, subsequent cripple and death generally are not covered by Compulsory Auto Liability Insurance. Especially, if driver is the primary wage earner, such accident will devastate the whole family. Enrollment in Supplementary Driver Injury Insurance will include single-vehicle accidents, and extend coverage to driver, so that the family knows that their loved one is in safe hands.
Policy Features
- In the event of single-vehicle accident, it is required to notify the police immediately. Other than that, it provides compensation for medical treatment for injury, disability, or death, same as Compulsory Auto Liability Insurance.
- This insurance is single-vehicle accident Driver Injury Insurance, whose coverage does not overlap with the one of Passenger Liability Insurance. Therefore, policyholder can enroll in both insurance schemes at the same time, and enjoy more coverage.
Note: The above information is for reference only. The actual terms are subject to the insurance company’s policy provisions.