Universal Sompo Car Insurance

Universal Sompo is the joint venture between three banks, one FMCG company and a Japan based leading insurance venture. The great and well known Allahabad bank, the revolutionary Karnataka bank ltd, an identified Indian overseas bank, one of the retail giants in FMCG- Dabur investment corporation and a leading diversified insurance company of Japan- Sompo Japan insurance Inc. has put together their assets, strengths, ideas and technology to raise a new venture to service an insurance industry in India and i.e. Universal Sompo general insurance.

It is an expert in the insurance market by having products and services for each individual, corporate and small entrepreneur covering all the major needs in the areas of marine insurance, motor insurance, general accident insurance, property insurance and workmen compensation insurance. Apart from these diversified products and service, it provides to its customers an innovative advice on risk management, portfolio analysis and management, a prudent underwriting solutions and advice on business continuity planning.

With the support of India's 3 major banks and a technology of Japan, it has a wide distribution network across all the branches of these banks including its own networks across the country and rendering a satisfied and customised services to its customers.

Car is the most preferred asset in today's world, where it has become a necessity rather than a luxury. The complementary need of a car insurance also rises along with the need of a car. We have to be careful enough to choose the best insurance provider that gives us all the sought facilities and benefits at less prices.

It's a saying that when you buy a car, you buy expenses. But, you need to be smart enough to cover those expenses by a veil called 'Insurance'. Get a car insurance to stitch your pocket and enjoy the cashless facility at various service networks provided by your insurance company.

Facilities by Universal Sompo Car Insurance:

Car Insurance providers tries their level best to connect to the consumer's needs and provides them the world class facilities. Universal Sompo is a dedicated car insurance provider that fulfils all your expectations in terms of state of the art facilities, a pure concern towards your money and emotions and an honest service that would lure you to keep the knot tied forever.

It extends the following facilities:

1. Immediate phone pickups and return calls with written communication.
2. An honest and dedicated complaints redress forum.
3. 24x7 customer care helpline.
4. A full customer guidance support through web and SMS service.
5. Hassle free and minimal documentation.
6. Cashless claim settlement facility at service stations.
7. A wide network of service providers pan India.
8. A good range of discounts available at certain terms and conditions.
9. A wide coverage benefits with extra inclusions.
10. All such facilities makes it easy and convenient to hold a calm at the time of emergency.

Universal Sompo Car Insurance Coverage:

Coverage is the main determining factor to choose an insurance policy. We always look for complete protection at minimum cost. provides us everything in terms of coverage that we generally look for.

Coverage for Own damage of vehicle:

It provides a coverage for the damage of own vehicle due to the following reasons:

1. Fire,
2. Explosion,
3. Riots,
4. Strikes,
5. Malicious acts,
6. Earthquake,
7. Floods,
8. Storms,
9. Typhoon,
10. Accidental landslides/ rockslides,
11. In transit on road, rail, inland waterways, air etc.

Third Party Liability Coverage:

It provides a cover against third party liabilities mentioned as:

1. Third party injuries, or
2. Third party property damage, caused by insured's vehicle.
3. The cover includes the settlement of claims or legal expenses as demanded by the law and the third party.

Compulsory accident cover:

A compulsory accidental cover is also provided under this policy, where the owner or the driver who is driving the car at the time of accident, would be given some compensation.

Universal Sompo Car Insurance Optional Coverage

There is a facility of opting an extra coverage by paying an extra premium over and above the normal one. It includes the following options :

1. Any damage or loss incurred to the accessories whether electrical or non-electrical.
2. Legal liability associated with the paid driver, cleaner, conductor or other workmen of the vehicle.
3. Personal accident cover for the occupants or passengers of the vehicle.
4. An increased legal liability to third party property damage subject to the limit of Rs 7, 50,000.
5. Assure yourself and your companions in a car by paying an extra little fraction of premium.

Universal Sompo Car Insurance Exclusions

There are certain damages or losses for which you cannot claim an insurance. These exclusions have been listed below:

1. Accidents incurred outside the geographical area.
2. Any normal wear or tear resulted from a consequential loss.
3. Accident or damage incurred when driving without a valid driving licence.
4. Loss or damaged incurred under the influence of drugs or alcohols.
5. Vehicle used for any of the following purposes:
   1. Racing competitions,
   2. Pace making,
   3. Reliability trial,
   4. Speed testing,
   5. Motor trade business.
   6. Know everything before you make a decision.

Universal Sompo Car Insurance Discounts

Nothing in India can be sold without any attractive offer or discounts. Therefore, Universal Sompo car insurance has come up with the following discounts:

1. Discount on premium will be allowed on the basis of 'No claim Bonus'.
2. Earn discount on premium by choosing higher voluntary excess.
3. Install an approved anti-theft device in your car and earn attractive discounts on premium.
4. Discounts or concessions for specially modifies and designed vehicle for handicapped, blind and mentally retarded persons.

Universal Sompo Customer Care

The customer care helpline of Universal Sompo General Insurance Co. Ltd. is 1800 22 4030, 1800 200 4030, 022 - 27 63 9800, and 022 - 39 13 3700. You can dial any of these numbers to talk to a representative from the company. This way you can get clarifications to your doubts or raise any issues. The service is available 24/7. You can also fill up an online form at the insurance company's official website and request for a call back from the customer service team.

Another mode of communication with the insurer is through email. You can write to the customer care team on contactus@universalsompo.com. For raising claims, you can write to contactclaims@universalsompo.com.

The website of the insurance company enables you to locate the branch offices based on state and city. You can also click on the 'Locate Garage' option and get a list of network garages closest to you. You can narrow down the search results by typing in the state or city. Customers can avail cashless claim settlement facility at network garages; so it is good to be aware of the qualifying garages around you.

GST Update: GST of 18% is applicable on car insurance effective from the 1st of July, 2017