Bajaj Allianz General Insurance: My Home Insurance

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance: My Home Insurance with unique features

 ·  All risk policy that covers Flat / Apartment on an Agreed Value Basis

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has launched a new home insurance product called “My Home Insurance All Risk Policy” with some unique features introduced in the Indian market for the first time. The unique features are  to 



·    It is an All Risk Policy that covers losses due to perils other than those specifically excluded unlike the existing home insurance policies available in the market that cover only specified risks.

·    Flats / Apartments can be covered on Agreed Value Basis in addition to Reinstatement Value Basis or Indemnity Basis. The cover for Agreed Value Basis is introduced for the first time in India.

·    Independent Buildings can be covered only on Reinstatement Value Basis or Indemnity Basis.

·    Flat / Apartments and Independent Buildings up to 30 Years can be covered under this Policy.

·    Gives you a longer term cover for up to 3 years for Building and Contents.

·    There is a provision for automatic reinstatement of Sum Insured.

·    Mid-term increase of Sum Insured is allowed on pro-rata basis.
Lalita Raman, Zonal Manager - South, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, said, “Today, buying a home involves one’s hard-earned money for years, given the rise in real estate prices. Increase in the number of crime cases like theft, burglary also exposes the home to many risks. Therefore, we decided to bring in an innovative and comprehensive all risk home insurance that will cover all possible risks.

Thepolicy gives you provision to cover theFlats / Apartments on Agreed Value Basis in addition to the Reinstatement ValueBasis or Indemnity Basis.The Reinstatement Value Basis is the construction cost excluding value of the land or the apartment. Market Value Basis is the amount arrived at for the reconstruction or replacement cost, less depreciation of the building or apartment.

“My Home Insurance has been launched considering the absence of adequate policies that promise of covering your dream home with a right value. Also, the non-existence of essential benefits like covering precious household items, furniture, artworks or jewellery has prompted us to bring in such an all-encompassing home insurance policy”, added Lalita Raman. 

Key Features..
·    All risk cover for “Building, Contents, Jewellery, Valuables, Works of Art, Curios & Paintings” under single policy.

·    The policy offers 6 plans under the categories of Gold, Diamond and Platinum

·    The policy has 8 add on covers like loss of rent, temporary resettlement cover, public liability, dog insurance cover, ATM withdrawal cover, lost wallet cover, key and lock replacement cover, employee’s compensation cover for domestic staff. This will help the insured customize their policy.

·    There is no excess that is applicable for claims; however Insured can opt for voluntary excess ranging from Rs.5000/- to Rs.50000/- each and every claim and avail of a discount in premium ranging from 5% to 35%. Insured has the Option to cover  Building only, Contents only OR both


·    Various Sum Insured options available under different sections

o Building/Structure  to  Sum Insured can be calculated on IndemnityBasis, Reinstatement Value Basis for Flat/Apartment/Independent Buildings and Agreed Value Basis only for Flat/Apartment

o Contents  to  The sum insured options available are New for Old Basis and IndemnityBasis

o Jewellery and Valuables  to  Market Value Basis or Agreed Value Basis

o Works of arts, paintings and curios  to  Agreed Value Basis subject to submission of valuation report.

·    Contents include all household items,domestic appliances, electrical and electronic equipment up to an age of 10 years and portable equipment up to 5 years.

·    In case the customer opts for insurance of contents only, the minimum sum insured should not be less than Rs.5 lakh.

·    No list of contents required where the sum insured is above Rs. 5 lakh.

·    Worldwide coverage extension is available for Jewellery & Valuables andPortable Equipment on payment of additional premium.

·    Automatic reinstatement of sum insured in case of a loss for the contents.

·    An inbuilt cover that provides for additional expenses of rent in case of an alternate accommodation.

·    Coverages for damage due to earthquake and terrorism are also inbuilt.

·    There is also no under insurance is applicable for Flat/Apartment on Agreed Value Basis. For Policies Issued on Agreed Value Basis, in the event of a claim the procedure for claims settlement is simple and hassle-free.

·    No excess/deductible is applicable for claims; however Insured can opt for voluntary excess ranging from Rs.1000/- to Rs.20000/- each and every claim and avail of a discount in premium ranging from 5% to 50%

It is an easy to understand policy which involves minimum documentation at the buying stage.

Indicative Premium:

Case 1:
If sum insured for a flat or apartment with a built-up area of 1000 square feet in a premium localityin a city is estimated at Rs. 40 lakh on Agreed Value Basis, the tentative premium would be Rs.1,800 a year.
When a customer opts for cover as per Agreed Value, the ownership of the home has to be transferred to the insurance company after the claim is settled following a total damage. 

Case 2:
With an estimated construction cost of Rs. 2,200 per sq ft in same locality, sum insured and tentative premium for a building (or apartment or flat) with 1000 square feet constructed area based on Reinstatement Value would be Rs. 22,00,000 and Rs. 990, respectively. 

Case 3:
If sum insured is set at say Rs. 22,00,000 for a building (or apartment or flat) with 1000 sq ft area based on Indemnity in same locality, the premium would beclose to Rs 990.

Customers can avail discounts, if they buy My Home policy for two (7%) or three (20%) years.

Category
Construction/Built-up area
Rate/sq ft
Sum insured
Tentative premium (excluding Service Tax)
Agreed Value Basis
Built-up area 1000 sq ft
Rs. 4000
Rs. 40,00,000
Rs. 1,800
Reinstatement Value Basis
Construction area 1000 sq ft
Rs. 2200
Rs. 22,00,000
Rs. 990
Indemnity
Building area 1000 sq ft
Rs. 2200
Rs. 18,00,000
Rs. 720

About Bajaj Allianz General Insurance ..

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, a joint venture between Allianz SE, the world’s leading insurer, and Bajaj Finserv Limited. Allianz SE is a leading insurance conglomerate globally and one of the largest asset managers in the world.Bajaj Allianz General Insurance is one of the leading private general insurance companies in India. 

The Company offers various general insurance products like motor insurance, home insurance, health insurance and also unique insurance plans such as wedding insurance, event Insurance, film insurance.Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has been a profit-making company since its inception. The Company began its operations in 2001 and today has a pan-India presence with 200 towns and cities in India. The Company has been constantly expanding its operations to be close to their customers.

For Further Information
Santosh Balan: +91 98 600 97056 or Chandni Arora: +91 99 520 55013 
or Ayan Pramanik: +91 97 302 40099

Bajaj Allianz Jagdish Charloo  <Jagadish.Charloo@bajajallianz.co.in>, Bajaj Allianz 
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