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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the policy not exactly 12 or 24 months?

The coverage period for our Enhanced MaidAssure is 14 months or 26 months with the additional 2 months included as mandated by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in case the FDW overstays in Singapore after her work permit expires.

Do I still need to make an accident report even if there are no damages to my vehicle or a private settlement had been reached between parties involved?

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.

I am purchasing a Tesla Motor Insurance policy from one of ECICS's partners, am I eligible for this campaign?

Yes, Tesla Motor Insurance policies bought either directly from the ECICS website or through one of ECICS's partners are both eligible for this campaign.

Does Autogarage Package Insurance cover demonstration and trial drives?

It is offered an an optional cover to motor traders who requires such coverage.

Are there any excluded occupations?

Yes, the following occupations or activities are excluded: - Pilots, aircrew or any occupation involving aviation activities - Full-time military personnel - Police force personnel - Fire fighters - Construction / unskilled workers - Ship crew or workers on board vessels, oil and gas rig workers, offshore workers, stevedores, shipbreakers - Welding - Professional sports teams - Work involving height (exceeding 30 feet above ground or floor level) and/or works underground and/or travel beyond normal speed on land and/or handling of hazardous chemical / electricity - Use of Woodworking tools and machineries - Professional divers and jockeys - Crane Operators

I recently cancelled my FDW work permit, how do I cancel the policy?

MOM will issue the discharge letter 1 week after the FDW has left Singapore. Please provide us with a copy of the discharge letter to proceed with your cancellation.Please note that the effective date of insurance cancellation will be determined based on the discharge date from MOM, not the date when the work permit is cancelled.

When will the Security Bond be transmitted to MOM?

New and transfer maid policies purchased:• within 14 days before the effective date,MOM’s record will be updated within 3 working days after the policy purchase date• more than 14 days before effective date,MOM’s record will be updated within 14 days before policy start dateRenewal maid policy:• MOM’s record will be updated within 3 working days after the policy purchase date.Please check the MOM portal and ensure that the electronic transmission to MOM is completed before your FDW arrives in Singapore. Failure to do so will result in the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority denying her entry, and she will be sent back to her home country.

Do I need to cancel and buy a new policy if I need to replace my FDW after purchase?

Yes, the policy will need to be cancelled, and a replacement policy issued.

My FDW’s age is 61 years old, can I still renew her 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.

What happens to my policy if my FDW is returning to her home country and not coming back?

You will need to cancel her work permit to stop your levy and ensure that you keep a copy of her travel ticket or departure itinerary as proof. MOM will proceed to discharge the Security Bond after verifying that your FDW has left and did not re-enter Singapore. Upon discharge, you may proceed to request for policy cancellation.

Does your Motorcycle insurance cover me while I am riding in Malaysia or Thailand?

Our policy covers you when you ride your motorcycle in West Malaysia, the Republic of Singapore and that part of Thailand within 80.5km of the border between Thailand and West Malaysia.

What does your Motorcycle insurance cover?

We have 3 plans to suit your needs. The Comprehensive plan covers loss or damage to your motorcycle, as well as third party liability for bodily injury and property damage.

Do you offer NCD Protector for Motorcycle insurance?

Yes, ECICS motorcycle insurance policy comes with complimentary No Claim Discount Protector. It is free for our customers as long as you have NCD 10% and above.

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.

Do you cover everyone who use my motorcycle?

All riders need to be named in the policy. Unnamed riders are not covered.

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 to do in the event of an accident?

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).

When can I renew my road tax?

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).

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.

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.