Immediate Measures to Ensure Wider Access to Motor Cover
With immediate effect "displaced vehicles" will be charged the normal market premium rates and will not be subjected to the loading imposed on high risk vehicles. In addition, such "displaced vehicles" will only be required to undergo annual roadworthiness checks at Puspakom if the vehicles are deemed to be high-risk.
In ensuring the rights of consumers are protected, Bank Negara Malaysia prohibits insurers from compelling their customers to purchase non-motor products as a condition for the sale of a motor cover.
Members of the public who have further queries or difficulties relating to the purchase of motor cover may contact Bank Negara Malaysia at :
Tel. No. : 1-300-88-5465
Fax No. : (03)2174 1515
Email : bnmtelelink@bnm.gov.my
The immediate measures undertaken will ensure that members of the public continue to have access to the necessary motor insurance protection while transitioning to the New Motor Cover Framework (Framework). The New Framework which will take effect in January 2012 provides a holistic solution to address the structural issues within the motor insurance and takaful sector.
The New Framework comprises two parts. Firstly, it involves the implementation of coordinated efficiency enhancement measures to improve the overall claims settlement process, particularly for bodily injury and death claims. These include early and simpler claims notification, establishment of a nationwide 24-hour call centre to provide roadside assistance and the prompt and faster preparation of police and medical reports. Secondly, the implementation of gradual premium adjustment over four years. These initiatives aim to ensure that members of the public and businesses are able to obtain the requisite motor cover at reasonable premium, and that the motor insurance/takaful business will be sustainable in the medium and long term to continuously provide value added products and services.
Bank Negara Malaysia
3 May 2011
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