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Frequently Asked Questions

If the policyholder made a NCD withdrawal, will it affect all the Family NCD members?

No, all earned Family-NCD remains intact so long as the policy is in-force. Each Family NCD member can only utilize their Family-NCD once with us and is not transferrable.

What if I cancel my policy?​

If you cancel your policy within 90 days, you’ll no longer be eligible for the Shell Fuel e-Vouchers.​

Can I transfer the benefits to another account?

No, the benefits are non-transferable and will be credited to the Charge+ account linked to the insured vehicle.

What if I provided the wrong email address?​

ECICS and Shell are not responsible if the voucher cannot be delivered due to an invalid or incorrect email address.​

Can I 'free-look' the policy?

Yes, if you change your mind after the policy is issued, please write to us within 14 days from the date of receipt of the policy. We will refund you in full subject to no claims made under the policy.

If I cancel my policy, will I be entitled to a refund?

Refund Policy (Upon Policy Termination):0 to 30 days in force – 80% refund of premium31 to 90 days in force – 50% refund of premium91 to 180 days in force – 30% refund of premium181 days and beyond – No refund100% of the premium will be refunded if:a) The Policy is cancelled within 90 days from the policy effective date and replaced with a new ECICS Enhanced MaidAssure policy; orb) The In-Principal Approval (IPA) is terminated and the FDW did not enter Singapore.Provided there shall be no refund if: • Any claim has been made or has arisen under the Policy; or • The premium refund is less than $27.25 (inclusive of GST). Please refer to General Conditions point 19 of the policy wording for the full cancellation terms and conditions.

What if one of the Family NCD member had an accident on another vehicle not insured by ECICS or a different policy?

The Family-NCD will not be affected as it follows the policy's claim experience. However, his past accident history will be taken into consideration when the Family NCD member get a new quote from us.

If a named driver comes out to purchase an entirely new policy with ECICS utilising his earned Family-NCD, can he continue to be named driver in the Family NCD policy and continue earning Family-NCD?

In the event that he utilise his earned Family-NCD to buy a new policy with us, he can still remain in the Family NCD policy as a named driver but he will not earn another Family-NCD. The Family-NCD can only be used once per policy per named driver.

If I have 2 policies (2 vehicles) insured with ECICS and bought Family NCD plans with a member appearing in both policies. What will happen if one of the policy experiences an accident claim by the Family NCD member (named driver)?

The policy that experiences the accident claim will have the entire group of Family NCD members' (named drivers) Family-NCD reduced according to the GIA NCD framework (https://gia.org.sg/). We believe that promoting safe driving is a family affair. However, the other policy with us will not be affected, all earned Family-NCDs in that policy will remain intact.

Where can I make the accident report?

You can report the accident at any of our Authorised workshop that is also our appointed Accident Reporting Centres within 24 hours of the accident.

What are my options available if I am not at fault for the accident?

Claim directly against the Third Party who is liable for the accident. You can bring your damaged car / motorcycle to any of our Authorised Workshops or your own preferred workshop who can assist you to file the Third Party claim; orClaim Own Damage claim under your policy if you have purchased a Comprehensive coverage. You will need to pay necessary Policy Excess (if any). The workshop will then assist you to recover against the Third Party’s insurer for the Excess paid.

Do I need Motorcycle insurance in Singapore?

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.