Professional Indemnity Insurance for Vehicle Rentals

Information regarding the insurance

What type of insurance is this?

Professional Indemnity Insurance for Vehicle Rentals covers financial losses of customers or other third parties, for which the insured is liable due to errors made while providing professional service. According to Act No. 65/2015 on the renting of vehicles subject to mandatory registration, car rentals are required to have indemnity insurance and it is a condition of their professional licence.

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What is cov­ered?
What is not cov­ered?
The insurance covers:The insurance does not cover:

Claims for damages against a vehicle rental for errors or omissions that occur within the duration of the insurance.

Liability that is broader than liability included in a rental agreement for an automobile or other motor vehicle subject to registration.

Any limitations on what the insurance covers?

  • The insurance does not cover physical injury or damage to property.

Where is the insurance valid?

  • The insurance is valid anywhere within the European Economic Area.

What responsibilities do I have?

  • You must report any damage as soon as possible and no later than one year from the date of the damage.

  • You must ensure that all the information in the insurance policy is accurate.

  • You must inform us of any changes in your address, telephone number, and email address.

  • You must follow the precautions in the terms of the insurance policy.

When and how do I pay the premium?

The premium must be paid on the due date. When the insurance policy is issued or renewed an electronic claim is created in your online bank. You have the option to distribute the premium payments by:

  • Credit card payment, where the premium is charged monthly to a credit or debit card.

  • Direct payment, where your bank account is debited monthly.

  • Corporate distribution, where the premium can be paid in monthly payments.

When does the insurance start and when does it end?

  • The insurance policy takes effect when an offer is accepted and is renewed annually until it is canceled.

How do I cancel the insurance?

  • Individuals and companies with fewer than five full-time positions can cancel the insurance at any time and it will expire at the end of the following month after the cancellation is received. Other companies can cancel their insurance one month in advance before the end of the insurance period. The cancellation must be in writing, for example with an electronic signature.

  • The cancellation must be in writing, for example with an electronic signature.

  • Sjóvá is obligated to inform the authorities or regulators about the cancellation of the mandatory professional indemnity insurance as it is a condition for the licence to practice the relevant profession.