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Here's how you can determine the effective date based on each situation:For New FDW:The policy's effective date should be the date your FDW arrives in Singapore. This ensures that insurance coverage begins when the FDW starts her employment duties upon arrival in the country.For Transferred FDW:The policy's effective date should be the day you wish to apply for the issuance of her work permit at MOM. This ensures that insurance coverage is in place when the FDW's work permit is processed and approved for transfer to your employment.For Renewal FDW:The policy's effective date should be one day after the current work permit's expiry date. This ensures that insurance coverage seamlessly continues without any gaps when renewing the FDW's work permit for continued employment.
ECICS Home Contents Insurance protects against fire and extraneous perils such as lightning, storm, flood, burst pipes, impact from vehicles or aircraft, riot, malicious damage, and burglary. In addition to covering your home contents, the policy also includes worldwide personal liability for you and your household members. For the full list of benefits and exclusions, please refer to the policy wording.
ECICS will be transmitting the details of your Private Car Policy to LTA upon successful enrolment within 3 business days. Please contact our mainline if you require support to urgently submit to LTA for online road tax renewals. Alternative, you can proceed to LTA office with the Certificate of Insurance to physically renewal your road tax at LTA office. Our mainline number is +65 6206 5588 (Mon - Fri excluding Public Holiday, 8:30am - 6:00pm).
The driver involved in the accident must report personally, with a copy of the Driving License and NRIC, and the certificate of insurance to the Accident Reporting Centres. The vehicle must also be made available for photo-taking at the time of reporting.
Contact us at +65 6206 5588 (Mon - Fri excluding Public Holiday, 8:30am - 6:00pm) or write to us at customerservice@ecics.com.sg.
Yes, we offer it as an optional add-on that covers outpatient medical expenses for illness that does not require hospitalisation. This benefit can cover up to $60 per visit, helping to ensure your FDW’s health needs are taken care of without added financial strain.
Yes, you can. We offer Waiver of Counter Indemnity as an optional add-on. With this, your liability on the $5,000 Security Bond is capped at $250, and the insurer covers the rest if the bond conditions are breached. However, this does not apply to any breach of bond conditions due to your negligence or fault.
Certain amendments (e.g., typo error in name or passport number or change in effective date) can be made before the policy effective date. However, a re-transmission to MOM may be required depending on the type of amendment.
• Outpatient Medical Expenses (For Accident) cover medical bills for outpatient treatments that arise solely from Accident. For example, your FDW accidentally scalds her hand while cooking and requires dressing for the burn.• Hospital & Surgical Expenses cover inpatient medical bills for treatments related to both accidents and illnesses.
Yes, the policy will need to be cancelled, and a replacement policy issued.
The premium of your car insurance policy is calculated based on the profiles of all the declared drivers including the named driver(s). Depending on the risk profiles of the drivers, the premium may remain the same, increase or decrease.
Excess, also known as the deductible, is the first amount of the claim that the policyholder needs to bear in view of the claim.
Yes, you can include as many named drivers as you want in your Private Motor Car insurance policy subject to underwriting and additional premium.
The moment the policy has lapsed/ceased, the Family NCD benefit will likewise cease. All earned Family-NCD will be forfeited. However, we understand that there could be various reasons why customers may temporarily not own a car therefore do consult us to see how we can help.
Most insurers in Singapore will allow you to keep your NCD should there be a break in vehicle ownership for up to 24 months. Some insurers set the timeframe at 12 months. You should contact your insurer for details.
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.
