Always select the higher risk occupation class if your job falls between two classes. This ensures you remain fully covered and avoids issues during claims assessment.
Renewal policyholders who have made one (1) or more claims during the current policy year are not eligible for this promotion.
Yes, our premiums are dependent on the Insured Person's occupation class. Class 1: Professionals/persons engaged in indoor & non-manual work in non-hazardous places. Examples: Accountant, Banker/Finance Officer, Lawyer, IT Professional, Teacher. Class 2: Professionals/persons engaged in work of an outdoor or supervisory nature or involved occasionally in manual work whose duties do not involve the use of tools or machinery or exposure to any special hazard. Examples: Property Agent, Sales Executive, Nurse, Chef, Physiotherapist. Class 3: Professionals/persons engaged in manual work, involving the use of tools or machinery but not of a particularly hazardous nature. Examples: Electrician, Car Mechanic, Commercial Driver, Gardener, Painter.
To implement for MI policies, renewals or extensions with start date effective from:
1 July 2023 (Stage 1)
• Introduction of a co-payment element* for employers and insurers for amounts above $15,000, up to an annual claim limit of at least $60,000
1 July 2025 (Stage 2)
• Standardisation of allowable exclusion clauses
• Introduction of age-differentiated premiums for those aged 50 and below, and those aged above 50
• Requirement for insurers to reimburse hospitals directly upon the admissibility of the claim
Please visit MOM's website here for more information on the MI enhancements.
The eligibility criteria states that the insured FDW must be between 23 and 60 years old at the time of application. This means that individuals outside of this age range may not qualify for coverage under the insurance policy.
The eligibility criteria states that the insured FDW must be between 23 and 60 years old at the time of application. This means that individuals outside of this age range may not qualify for coverage under the insurance policy.
It is only covered under Hospital & Surgical Expenses if the FDW had been under your employment for more than 12 months.
No. The Security Bond is included in our Enhanced MaidAssure along with MOM’s minimum medical and personal accident insurance as a package. We do not offer just the Security Bond.
A Security Bond is a commitment to reimburse the government if either you or your FDW violates or fail to adhere to the terms and conditions of the work permit. This bond typically takes the form of a banker's or insurer's guarantee. For each FDW you employ (excluding Malaysian helpers), you are required to purchase a $5,000 security bond.
No, you are not able to purchase the Waiver of Counter Indemnity after policy has incepted.
Please remain calm and check that nobody is injured. If someone is injured, you will need to call the ambulance at 995 and police at 999 immediately. You must also not shift your vehicle from its original position.You can contact our accident-assistance support available on 24/7 at +65 6206 5588 (option 9).
Unnamed Driver refers to someone who is not named under a private car policy.
Yes, we offer complimentary excess waiver of up to $750 (depending on your current NCD%) for the first claim in a policy year when you repair your accident car at ECICS’s authorized workshops and share your in-car cctv footage with us.
If your policy covers Unnamed Drivers, there are additional excess(es) for Unnamed Drivers and Unnamed Young or Inexperienced Drivers. Such additional excess(es) will be applicable on top of the standard policy excess. Please refer to your policy wording for more information.
Under the Motor Claims Framework (MCF), in any accident regardless how minor it was, it is a requirement that an accident report be lodged in any of our Approved Reporting Centres within 24 hours or by the next working day. Your insurer will do the necessary and review the matter upon receiving the signed Private Settlement form.
Yes, it is illegal to use a vehicle in Singapore without a valid insurance cover. At a minimum, you must have third-party insurance, which covers injury or damage caused to other people and their property.