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5 tips for car tourists (Green Card)

5 Tips for Car Tourists (“Green Card”) To ensure that your car trip abroad goes smoothly, consider these 5 tips from MTIBU Director General Volodymyr Shevchenko on how the international system of motor third party liability insurance “Green Card” works. Tip #1. Preparation is half the battle When you plan to travel abroad by car, take care not only of preparing your own documents, but also check in advance whether you will be able to cross the border. One of the prerequisites for crossing the border for a car owner is a valid Green Card certificate. It is better to buy it at the offices of full MTIBU member insurers that have the appropriate license, rather than relying on the possibility of concluding a contract directly at the border. Today, 10 insurers have the right to conclude such contracts. Important: the Green Card policy is concluded in paper form; there is no electronic version of the policy yet. Tip #2. It is better to overpay than to get a fine There are two categori...

4 cases when the insurance payment is not enough for repairs Situations when the insurance payment is not enough for repairs are not uncommon. Why does this happen? Is it fair for an insurer to pay less than the cost of repairs? Volodymyr Shevchenko, Director General of MTIBU, spoke about how to avoid such situations and receive the missing funds. Starting from September 21, 2019, the maximum amounts of payments under the contracts of compulsory insurance of civil liability of vehicle owners (CTPCI) have increased by one third and now amount to UAH 130,000 - for damage to "hardware" (car and other property) UAH 260,000 - for damage to life and health. According to MTIBU estimates, only in 1-2% of accidents did property damage exceed the previous limits (UAH 100,000). But in the total amount of payments, such insured events accounted for about 6-7% of the money paid by insurers under the "motor citizen". In other words, we had few victims who were involved ...

Car insurance: the main points

Car insurance: the main points "You call on God, but you have to do it yourself". This proverb is very applicable to the topic of risk insurance. When you buy a car, you want to think only about the positive aspects of its use. And this is correct. However, you should not forget that a car is a means of increased danger and, therefore, increased responsibility. After all, its operation involves risks of harm to the vehicle itself, its owner, and third parties. Therefore, we hope for the best, but do not forget about the need to insure our liability (possible risks and losses). The legislator also thought about this, providing for mandatory forms of insurance for vehicle owners. In addition to compulsory insurance, no one deprives car owners of the right to additionally use voluntary insurance. In this section, we will consider in detail all the most important issues that may be related to vehicle insurance. Insurance is a rather specific type of activity. Therefore, bef...

What do I need to know about MTPL? Good drivers, if they know anything about MTPL, have never resorted to insurance companies. The main thing is that the policy is always in the glove compartment of the car. But what to do in case of a claim? MTPL is a mandatory civil liability insurance policy for vehicle owners. The peculiarity of MTPL is the compensation of losses and damages caused to another car, life and health of passengers. MTPL insurance rates are set by the state and it is forbidden to drive on the road without MTPL insurance. Universality and compulsory insurance The most important thing to know about the policy of MTPL insurance is that it regulates compensation for losses and damages that you, not the other party, caused to third parties - the vehicle, life and health of passengers who were in it. By insuring your third party liability, if you are at fault, you get rid of the burden of compensating for the damage caused. Losses caused by your actions to the other part...

How do insurers decide whether to total my car? A car insurance company's decision to total a car depends on the extent of the damage following an accident. Car insurance companies take into account several factors when deciding whether to total your car, including: Repair estimates List value Salvage value State laws, if applicable While each car insurance company approaches the decision differently, many insurers declare the vehicle a total loss if the estimated cost of repairs plus the salvage value equals or exceeds the car's actual cash value. The actual cash value is a car's fair market value – or, replacement cost less depreciation. Adjusters typically determine a car's actual cash value by looking to their company's proprietary database of values. Some insurers total the car if repair costs exceed a certain percentage of the car's actual cash value. Common thresholds for totaling a vehicle are 51 percent or 80 percent of the value, at...

5 things worse for your car insurance than an accident It turns out that there are other driving infractions and changes to your insurance coverage that will crank up your auto rates even more than an accident. While a DUI is an obvious one, who would have thought that a lousy credit rating, adding a teen driver or even speeding tickets can result in a bigger bump than an accident? What raises your auto insurance rates more than an accident? We looked at 43 driving situations encompassing common tickets, accidents and scenarios to see which ones result in a higher rate increase than an accident. An accident claim means you will typically pay around 32%, or $459, more a year for insurance. How much adding a teen driver raises your insurance Adding a teen to your policy will hike your rates more than an accident. According to our data, putting a 16-year old male on your policy will result in a 160% increase, which translates into $2,292 on average. If your new driver is female, th...

Car insurance for young drivers – the key facts Young drivers’ car insurance is likely to be very expensive and as a new driver it’s good to know about different coverage levels and what affects how much you pay. Here you can find out everything you need to know about new driver car insurance, how to get the best deal and reduce your premiums. Young driver insurance tips So you’ve passed your test, you’ve chosen a car, and now all you need is insurance! If you’re driving without car insurance then you’re breaking the law. You could have your vehicle confiscated, be issued a penalty fine, and have to pay to have your car released. What’s more, if you’re uninsured and have an accident, you’ll be liable for the cost of everyone else’s injuries, their damages, compensation and repairs, even if the accident wasn’t your fault. You will lose your licence and may lose your job because of this. So whilst your car insurance may seem expensive to begin with, it’s nothing com...

Guide to multi-car insurance policies

Guide to multi-car insurance policies One of the easiest ways to save on car insurance is to insure more than one car on the same policy. When you get married, for example, you’ll save because married drivers tend to file fewer claims and thus get lower rates. A good driver discount requires a clean record. But a multi-car discount doesn’t require a lifelong commitment or scrupulous attention to speed-limit signs. Instead, it’s a reward for bringing your insurance company additional business. What are the requirements for a multi-car policy? Does the coverage need to be the same on each vehicle? Can I insure a car and a motorcycle on the same policy? What are the benefits of a multi-car policy? How big is a multi-car discount? Can I add other family members’ cars to my policy? What are the requirements for a multi-car policy? To obtain a multiple-car policy, you need to insure two or more passenger vehicles on the same auto insurance policy. It’s that simple. ...