The Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance has published her annual report for the 2017 calendar year, and almost half of the complaints received …
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DecisionsOmbudsman
Ombudsman confirms a road crash on a road in a residential complex is for car insurance purposes a crash on a “Public Road”.
There are many discussions and debate around the Rues of the Road in gated communities and estates. An important decision from the …
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Car RepairsDecisionsOmbudsman
Ombudsman says that second-hand parts may be used when repairing a vehicle
Did you know that the insurer is not under a duty to repair your vehicle with new parts? The obligation of the …
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The Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance comments on the implications of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, leaving the scene of …
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DecisionsDid you know?OmbudsmanUncategorized
What is a Proportionate Settlement of a Car Insurance Claim?
There are instances where there may be a material misrepresentation but not made intentionally and to such a degree that it would …
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Car Insurance ClaimsDecisionsOmbudsmanThe Law
A Car Insurance Claim may be rejected if the Loss was caused by Gross Negligence
Are you aware of your responsibilities when concluding an agreement to insure your vehicle? Do you know that you would be in …
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DecisionsOmbudsmanThe Law
Your car insurance claim may be rejected if you did not fully disclose previous claims/ losses
The Ombudsman for short term insurance emphasized in a recent judgement the importance of full disclosure when concluding an agreement to insure …
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DecisionsOmbudsmanThe Law
Ominous warning by Ombudsman for vehicle owners about drunk driving and rejecting car insurance claims
The Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance comments on the implications of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, leaving the scene of …
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Car Insurance AdviceCar Insurance ClaimsCar Insurance LawOmbudsman
What is the requirement to exercise reasonable precautions in maintaining the safety of the vehicle?
We have previously discussed the importance of getting to know the terms and conditions of the car insurance policy. This will enable …
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Car AccidentsCar Insurance AdviceCar Insurance ClaimsCar Insurance LawOmbudsman
Can your car insurance claim be rejected because you are a bad driver?
How does the quality of your driving affect your car insurance claim? On the roads it often becomes apparent that we are …