Group Domestic Traveller Insurance Policy
Group Domestic Traveller Insurance Policy
Policy wordings
WHEREAS the Insured designated in the Policy Schedule having by a proposal and declaration
together with any statement, report or other document which shall be the basis of this contract
and shall be deemed to be incorporated herein, has applied to ICICI Lombard General Insurance
Company Limited (hereinafter called “the Company”) for the insurance hereinafter set forth and
paid appropriate premium for the period as specified in the Schedule.
Operative Clause:
Now this Policy witnesseth that subject to the definitions, terms, conditions and exclusions
contained, endorsed or otherwise expressed herein, the Company shall compensate, indemnify, pay
and/or reimburse the Insured/Insured Person or his/her nominee or legal representatives, as the
case may be, in respect of insured events occurring during the period of insurance stated in the
Schedule, in the manner and to the extent set forth in this Policy.
I. Definitions:
Any word or expression to which a specific meaning has been assigned in any part of this Policy or
the Schedule shall bear the same meaning wherever it appears. For purpose of this Policy, the
terms specified below shall have the meaning set forth:
“Accident” means a sudden, unforeseen and involuntary event caused by external, visible and
violent means.
“Injury” means accidental physical bodily harm excluding illness or disease solely and directly caused
by external, violent and visible and evident means which is verified and certified by a Medical
Practitioner.
"Cashless facility” means a facility extended by the insurer to the insured where the payments, of
the costs of treatment undergone by the insured in accordance with the policy terms and conditions,
are directly made to the network provider by the insurer to the extent pre-authorization approved.
“Condition Precedent” means a policy term or condition upon which the Insurer's liability under
the policy is conditional upon.
“Congenital Anomaly” means a condition which is present since birth, and which is abnormal with
reference to form, structure or position.
a. “Internal Congenital Anomaly “ refers to the Congenital anomaly which is not in the visible
and accessible parts of the body;
b. “External Congenital Anomaly” refers to the Congenital anomaly which is in the visible and
accessible parts of the body.
“Disclosure to information norm” means the Policy shall be void and all premium paid thereon
shall be forfeited to the Company, in the event of misrepresentation, mis-description or non-disclosure
of any material fact.
“Emergency Care” means management for an illness or injury which results in symptoms which
occur suddenly and unexpectedly, and requires immediate care by a medical practitioner to prevent
death or serious long term impairment of the insured person's health.
“Hospital” means any institution established for in- patient care and day care treatment of illness
and/or injuries and which has been registered as a hospital with the local authorities under the
Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010 or under the enactments specified
under the schedule of Section 56(1) of the said Act Or complies with all minimum criteria as under;
� has qualified nursing staff under its employment round the clock;
� has at least 10 in-patient beds in towns having a population of less than 10,00,000 and at
least 15 in-patient beds in all other places;
� has qualified medical practitioner(s) in charge round the clock;
� has a fully equipped operation theatre of its own where surgical procedures are carried out;
� maintains daily records of patients and makes these accessible to the Insurance
company’s authorized personnel.
a) “Acute condition” - Acute condition is a disease, illness or injury that is likely to respond
quickly to treatment which aims to return the person to his or her state of health immediately
before suffering the disease/illness/injury which leads to full recovery.
b) “Chronic condition” - A chronic condition is defined as a disease, illness, or injury that has
one or more of the following characteristics:—
• it requires rehabilitation for the patient or for the patient to be specially trained to cope with it;
• it continues indefinitely;
“Injury” means accidental physical bodily harm excluding illness or disease solely and directly caused
by external, violent and visible and evident means which is verified and certified by a Medical
Practitioner.
b) expenses towards lawful medical termination of pregnancy during the policy period.
“Medical Advice” means any consultation or advice from a Medical Practitioner including the
issuance of any prescription or follow-up prescriptions.
“Emergency Medical expenses” means those expenses that an Insured Person has
necessarily and actually incurred for medical treatment on account of Illness or Accident on the
advice of a Medical Practitioner, as long as these are no more than would have been payable if the
Insured Person had not been insured and no more than other hospitals or doctors in the same
locality would have charged for the same medical treatment.
“Medical Practitioner” means a person who holds a valid registration from the Medical Council
of any state or Medical Council of India or Council for Indian Medicine or for Homeopathy set up by
the Government of India or a State Government and is thereby entitled to practice medicine within
its jurisdiction; and is acting within the scope and jurisdiction of license.
“Medically Necessary Treatment” means any treatment, tests, medication, or stay in hospital or
part of a stay in hospital which,
• is required for the medical management of the illness or injury suffered by the insured;
• must not exceed the level of care necessary to provide safe, adequate and appropriate
medical care in scope, duration, or intensity;
• must conform to the professional standards widely accepted in international medical practice
or by the medical community in India.
“Non- Network Provider” means any hospital, day care centre or other provider that is not part
of the network.
“Notification of Claim ” means the process of intimating a claim to the insurer or TPA through any
of the recognized modes of communication.
“OPD treatment” means is the one in which the Insured visits a clinic / hospital or associated
facility like consultation room for diagnosis and treatment based on the advice of a Medical
Practitioner. The insured is not admitted as a day care or in-patient.
“Qualified Nurse” means a person who holds a valid registration from the Nursing Council of
India or the Nursing Council of any state in India.
“Reasonable and Customary Charges” means the charges for services or supplies, which
are the standard charges for the specific provider and consistent with the prevailing charges in the
geographical area for identical or similar services, taking into account the nature of the illness / injury
involved.
“Subrogation” means the right of the insurer to assume the rights of the insured person to recover
expenses paid out under the policy that may be recovered from any other source.
“Surgery or Surgical Procedure” means manual and / or operative procedure (s) required for
treatment of an illness or injury, correction of deformities and defects, diagnosis and cure of diseases,
relief from suffering or prolongation of life, performed in a hospital or day care centre by a medical
practitioner.
“Unproven/ Experimental treatment” means the treatment including drug experimental therapy
which is not based on established medical practice in India, is treatment experimental or unproven.
“Air Travel” means travel by an airline/aircraft for the purpose of flying therein as a Fare Paying
passenger.
“Alternative Treatments” means forms of treatments other than treatment "Allopathy" or "
modem medicine " and includes Ayurveda, Unani, Sidha and Homeopathy in
the Indian context.
“Appliances” shall mean and include electrical, mechanical and electronic appliances such as
refrigerator, television, , washing machine, microwave oven, Audio and Video system, personal
computer, laptops and air-conditioner contained or fixed in the Insured's home for domestic use.
“Aggregate Limit” - Company’s maximum liability per event under the Accidental Death and
Dismemberment or Permanent Total/Partial Disability benefits of this Policy in respect of all claims
by or on behalf of all Insured Persons , If at any time the total value of unpaid claims would, if paid,
result in this aggregate limit being exceeded, the individual benefits attributable to those
outstanding claims shall be reduced pro rata as necessary to ensure that this maximum aggregate
limit is not exceeded.
“Baggage” shall mean articles and / or personal effects of the Insured (other than property of the
Business) in packing or in containers suitable and standard to the mode of Travel that is
accompanied by the Insured or whilst such Baggage is lodged either in a locked private room of a
hotel or guest house or any other accommodation occupied by the Insured during the Insured's stay
at that location or in a public locker facility availed by the Insured during the course of or at any
intermediate stage of the Travel.
“Burglary” means an act involving the unauthorized or forcible entry to or exit from the Insured's
home in India or any attempt threat, with intent to commit crime.
“Checked-in Baggage” means baggage handed over by the Insured/Insured Person and accepted
by a common carrier for transportation in the same carrier in which the Insured/Insured Person is or
would be travelling and for which the common carrier has issued a baggage receipt to the
Insured/Insured Person.
“Common Carrier” - means any civilian land, rail or Scheduled Airline in each case operated
under a valid license for the transportation of passengers for hire.
“Contents” mean and include electrical and electronic equipment, household appliances, furniture,
fixture, fittings, linen, clothing, interior decorations, kitchen items, cutlery /crockery contained in the
Insured's home belonging to the Insured or his/her family members permanently residing with the
Insured including items for which the Insured is responsible, and used for domestic use. However,
this does not include deeds, bonds, bills of exchange, promissory notes, cheques, traveller's
cheques, and securities
for money, documents of any kind, cash, and currency notes.
“Corporate” means any organization, firm, society or body corporate on whose name the Policy
is issued.
“Dependent Child” refers to a child (natural or legally adopted), below the age of 23 years, who is
financially dependent on the primary insured or proposer and does not have his / her independent
sources of income.
"Disease” means an alteration in the state of the body or of some of its organs interrupting or
disrupting the performance of the functions, and causing or threatening pain and weakness or
physical or mental disorder and certified by a Medical Practitioner.
“Emergency Assistance Service Provider” means Third Party Administrator or any organization
or institution appointed by the Company for providing services to the Insured/Insured Person for an
insurable event.
“Family” means the Insured, his/her lawful spouse and maximum of any two dependent children
up to the age of 23 years.
“Felonious Assault” means an act of violence against the Insured/Insured Person or a travelling
companion requiring medical treatment.
“Financial Emergency” means a situation wherein the Insured/Insured Person loses all or a
substantial amount of his/her travel funds due to theft, robbery, mugging or dacoity, which has
detrimental effects on his/her travel plans.
“Foreign Enemy” means any group of individuals, entity or country, who intends to cause injury, or
commissions an act dangerous to human life or property in the location where the Insured/Insured
Person is travelling to, by the use of hostile force or violence.
“Hijack” means any unlawful seizure or exercise of control, by force or violence or threat of force or
violence and with wrongful intent, of the common carrier in which the Insured/Insured Person is
travelling.
“Housebreaking” means an act involving physical break-in and unauthorized and forcible entry
into Insured Person's home in India, or any threat, with intent to commit crime.
“Immediate family member” shall mean any member of the Insured Person's immediate family
i.e the Insured Person's spouse, child, parent or sibling.
“Inclement Weather” means any severe catastrophic weather conditions which delay the
scheduled arrival or departure of a common carrier but not including normal, seasonal/climatic
weather changes.
“Insured Person” means the person named in the Policy Schedule, who has a permanent
place of residence in India and for whom the insurance is proposed and appropriate premium paid.
“Insurable Event” means an event, loss or damage for which the Insured/Insured Person is
entitled to benefit/s under the Policy.
“Land/Sea Arrangements” - means pre-paid travel arrangements for a scheduled tour, trip or
cruise included within the description of covered Trips on the Proposal / Enrollment and Declaration
Form and arranged by a tour operator, travel agent, or other organization.
“Life threatening condition / situation” refers to a medical condition suffered by the Insured which
has the following characteristics:
i. Markedly unstable vital parameters (blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiratory rate).
ii. Acute impairment of one or more vital organ systems (involving brain, heart, lungs, Liver,
Kidneys and pancreas).
iii. Critical care being provided, which involves high complexity decision making to assess,
manipulate and support vital system function(s) to treat single or multiple vital organ failure(s)
and requires interpretation of multiple physiological parameters and application of advanced
technology.
iv. Critical care being provided in critical care area such as coronary care unit, intensive
care unit, respiratory care unit, or the emergency department.
“Man days” is a 24 hours period starting from midnight for an individual whilst travelling within the
territorial boundaries of India.
“Multi trip” means two or more trips to destinations of Republic of India during the Policy period.
“Natural Teeth” - means natural teeth that is unaltered or is fully restored to their normal function
and is Disease-free, have no decay and are not more susceptible to Injury than unaltered natural
teeth.
“Period of Insurance” in respect of Single Trip Policy means the period from the
commencement of the insurance cover to the end of the insurance cover as specified
in the Policy Schedule.
“Period of Insurance” in respect of the Multi Trip/ Annual policy shall mean the period from
Commencement of Insurance cover to the end of the insurance cover or full utilization of the
maximum number of travel days per trip as mentioned in Policy Schedule, or expiry of the Policy or
cancellation of the insurance, whichever is earlier whichever is earlier.
“Physician” - means a licensed medical practitioner acting within the scope of his license and who
holds a degree of a recognized institution and is registered by the Medical Council of India. The
term Physician would include specialist and surgeon. Family members are excluded from the
Definition of Physician.
“Policy” means proposal, the Schedule, the Policy documents and any endorsements attaching
to or forming part hereof either on the commencement date or during the Policy Period..
“Policy Schedule” means the document giving mentioning the name of the Insured / Insured
persons, Policy Period, scope of cover, limits to which benefits are subject to and other relevant
terms and conditions
“Permanent Partial Disablement” means a bodily injury caused by accidental, external, violent
“Permanent Total Disablement” means a bodily injury caused by accidental, external, violent
and visible means, which as a direct consequence thereof totally disables and prevents the
insured from attending to any business or occupation of any and every kind or if he/she has no
business or occupation, from attending to his/her usual and normal duties that last for a
continuous period of twelve calendar months from the date of the accident, with no hopes of
improvement at the end of that period.
“Pre-existing Disease” - means any condition, ailment or injury or related condition(s) for which
the Insured / Insured Person had signs or symptoms, and /or were diagnosed, and /or received
medical advice/ treatment, within 48 months prior to the this policy
“Professional Sportsperson” means those sports persons who are in to full time sports and
maintain their livelihood through earnings from their involvement in sports.
“Reasonable Additional Expenses” means any expenses for meals and lodging necessarily
incurred by the Insured/Insured Person as a result of a trip delay but does not include meals and
lodging provided by the common carrier or any other party free of charge.
“Return Destination” means the place to which the Insured/Insured Person is scheduled to return
from his/her trip.
“Scheduled Airline” means any civilian aircraft operated by a civilian scheduled air carrier
holding a certificate, license or similar authorization for civilian scheduled air carrier transport issued
by the country of the aircraft’s registry, and which in accordance therewith flies, maintains and
publishes tariffs for regular passenger service between named cities at regular and specified times,
on regular or chartered flights operated by such carrier.
“Schedule Railways” means any Railways operated by Indian Railways, which in accordance
there with operates, maintains and publishes tariffs for regular passenger service between named
cities at regular and specified times, on regular journey operated by such carrier.
“Schedule Roadways” means a roadways carrier which is operated between named cities under a
valid license issued by the appropriate Indian governmental authority for the transportation of
passengers within India for a fee, and which maintains and publishes regular tariffs for regular
passenger services which it operates between named cities at regular and specified times
“Semiprofessional sports person” shall mean those sports persons who participate in sports on
frequent basis (at least once in a month) while being separately employed elsewhere or self-
employed and whose primary source of income is not from sports.
“Strike” means stoppage of work (a) announced, organized and sanctioned by a labour union and
(b) which interferes with the normal departure and arrival of a common carrier inclusive of work
slowdowns, lockouts and sickouts.
“Sum Insured” means the maximum amount of coverage, as specified in the Policy Schedule, that
the Insured/Insured Person is entitled to in respect of each benefit and as applicable under the
Policy.
“Terrorism/Terrorist Incident” means any actual or threatened use of force or violence directed
at or causing damage, injury, harm or disruption, or the commission of an act dangerous to human
life or property, against any individual, property or government, with the stated or unstated objective
“Travel Agent” means the Travel Agent, tour operator or other entity from which the Insured
purchases his/her insurance Policy or travel arrangements, and includes all officers, employees and
affiliates of the Travel Agent, tour operator or other entity.
“Trip” means a journey out of usual place of residence in India and back, the details of which
are specified in the Policy Schedule.
� Includes Business and Leisure trips both unless specified otherwise
� Coverage for a Trip involving travel by <<Air/Rail/Road>> will be as specified in the policy
schedule
� which commences when the passenger boards the Common Carrier, including Private
Vehicle for onward journey and terminates when he disembarks on return to Your usual
Town of residence or the contracted date whichever earlier
� The insured journey also includes and covers Sojourn and/or Personal Deviation.
Unattended ” A Vehicle, premises or personal belongings are unattended if there is no one able to
observe or to prevent interference with it.
“Valuables” mean photographic, audio, video, computer and any other electronic equipment,
telecommunications and electrical equipment, telescopes, binoculars, antiques, watches, perfumes,
jewellery, furs and articles made of precious stones and metals.
“War’’ means war, whether declared or not, or any warlike activities, including use of military force by
any sovereign nation to achieve economic, geographic, nationalistic, political, racial, religious or other
ends.
1. In-patient treatment in a local hospital at the place where the Insured is staying at the time
(a) From a Hospital where the insured was treated to another nearest hospital, provided
1. such transportation is medically necessary
2. such medical services provided at a Hospital where the Insured Person is situated
are not satisfactory
3. Our Assistance Company has agreed to the reimbursement of the cost of
transportation in advance of the transportation, and has arranged the same.
(b) From a Hospital where the insured was last treated to the Insured Person’s usual place of
residence.
The deductible in respect of this benefit will be applicable for each and every claim separately and
shall be of an amount as specified in the Policy Schedule.
1. Any pre-existing condition and /or any complications arising from it,
2. Treatment which could be reasonably delayed until Insured/Insured Person's return to his /her place of
permanent residence. The question of what can or what cannot be reasonably delayed will be decided
jointly by the treating Medical Practitioner and the Company and shall be in accordance with accepted
standards of medical care.
3. Charges in excess of reasonable and customary charges incurred for emergency treatment on account of an
insured event.
4. Treatment relating to the removal of physical flaws or anomalies (cosmetic treatment or plastic surgery in
any form or manner unless medically required as part of treatment for accidents and burns).
5. Expenses incurred in connection with rest or recuperation at a spa, health resort, sanatorium,
convalescence home, rehabilitation measures, private duty nursing, respite care, domiciliary care, long-
term nursing care, custodial care and treatment related alcoholism and drug dependency
6. Any cost relating to the insured person’s pregnancy, childbirth or the consequences of eithert completed.
8. Any health check-ups or examinations or measures primarily carried out for diagnostic or investigative
reasons for any purpose other than treatment related to an Accident
10. Any exclusion mentioned in the 'General Exclusions' section of this Policy.
In case of the unfortunate accidental death of the Insured/Insured Person, the compensation shall
be paid to the nominee or legal representatives. The Sum Insured shall be the maximum liability of
the Company under this benefit.
Subject to the above; the Company shall pay to the Insured/Insured Person, his/her nominee or
legal representatives, as the case may be, the sum or the sums as set forth in the Table of Benefits
below:
Notwithstanding anything contained in the Policy, the Company shall not be liable for compensation
under more than one of the points (1) to (4) in the Table of Benefits hereinabove, in the same
period of disablement of the Insured/Insured Person.
Special Exclusions
The Company shall not be liable to make any payment under this benefit in respect of the following:
3. Damage to health caused by curative measures, radiation, Infection, poisoning except where these
arise from an accident.
4. Any payment under this benefit whereby the Company's liability would exceed the sum payable in the
event of accidental death.
5. Any other claim after a claim for accidental death has been admitted by the Company and becomes
payable.
6. Any claim which arises out of an accident connected with the operation of an aircraft (Including Cabin
Crew) or which occurs during parachuting except when the Insured/Insured Person is flying as a Fare
Paying passenger in a multi-engine, scheduled commercial aircraft or Air Charter company.
c. arising or resulting from the insured/insured person committing any breach of law with criminal intent or
participating in an actual or attempted felony, riot, crime, misdemeanour or civil commotion.
d. whilst engaging in speed contest or racing of any kind, hunting, bungee jumping, parasailing, ballooning,
skydiving, paragliding, hand gliding, mountaineering or rock climbing, potholing, abseiling, deep sea
diving, polo, snow and ice sports, etc. unless specifically covered and duly mentioned in the Policy
Schedule.
9. Accidental Death or disablement resulting, directly or indirectly, caused by, contributed to or aggravated or
prolonged by childbirth, maternity or pregnancy or in consequence thereof, venereal disease or infirmity.
10. Payment of compensation in respect of accidental death, injury or disablement of the Insured/Insured
Person, due to or arising out of or directly or indirectly connected with or traceable to act of terrorism or
terrorist activities.
11. Any exclusion mentioned in the 'General Exclusions” section of this Policy.
Special Conditions:
1. In the event of partial loss or impairment of the function of one of the above parts of the body
or senses, the appropriate proportion of the percentage as stated in the “Table of Benefits”
will be considered for payment.
2. If the accident impairs a number of physical or mental functions, the degree of disablement
given in the Table of Benefits will be added together, but the amount payable shall not
exceed 100% of the Sum Insured as specified in the Policy Schedule.
3. If the accident affects parts of the body or senses whose loss or inability to function is not
dealt with above, the governing factor in determining the benefit amount in such a case
will be the degree to which the normal physical or mental capabilities are impaired, solely
from a medical point of view, as ascertained by a Medical Practitioner or a panel of
doctor of the company or Emergency Assistance Service Provider.
4. In the event of permanent disablement, the Insured/Insured Person will be under obligation:
b. To authorize Medical Practitioner providing treatment or giving expert opinion and any
other authority to supply the Company any information that may be required on the
condition of the Insured/Insured Person.
5. If the above obligations are not met with due to whatsoever reason, the Company shall be
relieved of its liability to compensate under this benefit.
6. The benefit applicable under this Section shall be in addition to the benefits applicable
under Section V - Accidental Death and Permanent Total Disability- Common carrier.
Special Exclusions:
All the exclusions and Special Conditions applicable to Personal Accident Section shall be
applicable to this Section also.
The benefit applicable under this Section shall be in addition to the benefits applicable under
Personal Accident Section.
The deductible in respect of this benefit will be applicable for each and every claim separately, and
shall be of an amount as specified in the Policy Schedule.
Special Exclusions
The Company shall not be liable to make any payment under this Section in respect of the following:
1 Any claim arising from Insured’s/ Insured Person’s personal contractual liability or through
promises made by the Insured/ Insured Person.
2 Any claim of personal liability of the Insured/ Insured Person towards his/her family,
relations and travelling companions, whether personal or official.
3 Any claim resulting from transmission of an illness or disease by the Insured/ Insured Person.
4 Any claim for damage resulting from professional activities/ sports involving the Insured/
Insured Person.
5 Any claim for liability, arising directly or indirectly, from or due to:
a) possession of animals, birds, reptiles, insects etc. and their by-products like skin,
hair, feathers, horns, fur, ivory, bones, eggs, etc.
b) ownership or possession of vehicles, aircrafts, water crafts, or activities of the
insured/insured person involving parachuting, hand-gliding, hot air ballooning or use of
fire arms.
c) Any wilful, negligent, malicious or unlawful act.
d) Insanity, the use of any alcohol/drugs (except as medically prescribed) or drug addiction.
e) Any supply of goods or services on the part of the Insured/Insured Person.
f) Any ownership or occupation of land or buildings other than the occupation of any
temporary residence.
6 Any exclusion mentioned in the ‘General Exclusions’ section of this Policy.
Special Conditions
2 If there is a legal action in process against the Insured/Insured Person over a personal
liability issue, the Company may conduct the legal action, including appointment of legal
counsel, at the Company’s expense in the name of the Insured/Insured Person at the
Company’s sole discretion.
3 The Company will have the right, but in no case the obligation, to take over and conduct in
the name of the Insured/Insured Person the defense of any claim and will have full
discretion in the conduct of any proceedings and in the settlement of any claim and having
taken over the defence of any claim, the Company may relinquish the same.
4 In the event the Company, in its sole discretion, chooses to exercise its right in pursuance
of this condition, no action taken by the Company in the exercise of such right will serve
to modify or expand in any manner, what the Company’s liability or obligations under this
Policy would have otherwise been had it not exercised its rights under these Special
Conditions.
In the event of such a total and complete loss of checked-in baggage whilst in the custody of an
airline, a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) must be obtained from the airline immediately upon
discovery of the loss which must be submitted along with the claim.
The deductible in respect of this benefit will be applicable for each and every claim separately and
shall be of an amount as specified in the Policy Schedule.
Special Exclusions:
The Company shall not be liable to make any payment under this Section in respect of the following:
1. Valuables and money, all kinds of securities and tickets/passes or any other item(s) not
declared to, and agreed to by the Company.
2. Loss of property unless a Property Irregularity Report or other report usually issued by
common carriers in the event of loss of checked-in baggage has been procured and submitted to
the Company.
3. Any partial loss of the items contained within the checked-in baggage.
4. Items contained within the checked-in baggage, which are valued in excess of INR.5000 without
appropriate proof of ownership.
5. Losses arising from any delay, detention, confiscation by the customs officials or other public
authorities.
6. Any exclusion mentioned in the “General Exclusions” section of this Policy.
Special Conditions:
1 The Company will compensate the Insured/Insured Person for the market value of the
checked-in baggage in the event of total and complete loss of such checked-in baggage
caused by a common carrier up to the limits specified in the Policy Schedule provided that:
a. Maximum amount payable per checked-in baggage, in case more than one bag has
been checked-in, is 50% of the applicable Sum Insured. In case of only one bag
being checked-in, the amount payable is 100% of the applicable Sum Insured.
b. Insured has provided all the documents, reports and other details concerning the loss.
2 For the purpose of this benefit, “market value” refers to the sum required to purchase new
items of the same kind and quality (which are lost) less an amount representing wear and
tear, usage etc., at the time of loss.
3 If the Company makes any payment under this benefit, it is a condition that any recovery
from any common carrier by the Insured/Insured Person, under the terms of the
Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to International Carriage by Air,
1929 (“Warsaw Convention”) shall become the property of the Company.
5 No partial loss or damage shall become payable. However, total loss of individual unit(s) of
baggage shall not be construed as falling within this Special Condition.
6 In the event that claims are submitted for total loss of checked-in baggage as well as
temporary delay of checked-in baggage, the higher of the claims shall be payable by the
Company in respect of the same item(s) of checked-in baggage during any one period of
insurance.
a. The delay of checked-in baggage is more than certain number of hours specified in the Policy
Schedule as deductible which is calculated from the actual arrival time of the common carrier
at the destination and relates to delivery of baggage that has been checked-in by the common
carrier.
b. Insured/ Insured Person provide the Company with a written proof of delay from the common
carrier.
c. Insured/Insured Person provides the Company with the receipts for the necessary emergency
purchase of toiletries, medication and clothing that he/she needed to [Link] the event that
claims are submitted for total loss of checked-in baggage as well as temporary delay of
checked-in baggage, the higher of the claims shall be payable by the Company in respect of
the same item(s) of checked-in baggage during any one period of insurance.
The cover is limited to the travel destinations specified in the main travel ticket from his/her usual
place of residence and return trip back to usual place of residence along with all halts and via
destinations included in the main travel ticket.
Special Exclusions:
The Company shall not be liable to make any payment under this benefit in connection with or in
respect of any expenses whatsoever incurred by the Insured/Insured Person for:
1 Valuables and money, all kinds of securities and tickets/passes or any other item not
declared to, and agreed to by the Company.
2 Loss of property unless a Property Irregularity Report or other report usually issued by
common carriers in the event of loss of checked-in baggage has been procured and
submitted to the Company.
3 Any partial loss of the items contained within the checked-in baggage.
4 Items contained within the checked-in baggage, which are valued in excess of INR5000
without appropriate proof of ownership.
5 Losses arising from any delay, detention, confiscation by the customs officials or other
public authorities.
6 Loss due to complete/partial damage of the checked-in baggage.
Special Conditions:
1. The benefit under this section is aimed at paying or reimbursing the costs of necessary
emergency purchases of toiletries, medication and clothing in the event of the
Insured/Insured Person suffering delay of his/her checked-in baggage while being
transported during the trip, provided that:
a. The delay of checked-in baggage is more than certain number of hours specified in the
Policy Schedule as deductible which is calculated from the actual arrival time of the
common carrier at the destination and relates to delivery of baggage that has been
checked-in by the common carrier.
b. Insured/ Insured Person provide the Company with a written proof of delay from the
common carrier.
c. Insured/Insured Person provides the Company with the receipts for the necessary
emergency purchase of toiletries, medication and clothing that he/she needed to
[Link] the event that claims are submitted for total loss of checked-in baggage as well as
temporary delay of checked-in baggage, the higher of the claims shall be payable by the
Company in respect of the same item(s) of checked-in baggage during any one period of
insurance.
2. If the Company makes any payment under this benefit, it is a condition that any recovery
from any common carrier by the Insured/Insured Person, under the terms of the
Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to International Carriage by Air,
1929 (“Warsaw Convention”) shall become the property of the Company.
a) a return trip economy class air ticket, or first class railway ticket, to allow one immediate family
member, to be at his/ her bedside for the duration of stay in the Hospital; and
b) expenses towards stay of the immediate family member during such compassionate visit.
The company will also reimburse the cost of return fare for the insured to visit his/her native
place in India, in the unfortunate event of the immediate family member (spouse, dependent
children, parents) being hospitalized for more than five (5 consecutive days in India or in the event
of death of the immediate family member (spouse, dependent children or parents).
The Company’s liability for round trip ticket and the expenses relating to this benefit shall be as
per the coverage and the limits of Sum Insured specified in the Policy Schedule.
Special Exclusions:
2. Interruption (the cutting short by early return to India) of the trip because of:
a) Death, serious injury or sudden major sickness of insured, insured’s spouse, child, parents
or parent in laws residing in India at the time of incident.
b) The hijack of an aircraft in which Insured Person is traveling as a fare paying passenger.
c) Death of Brother or Sister of the insured in India.
1. When Insured’s Principal residence and/or his intended place of stay at destination is
rendered uninhabitable due to Fire, flood, vandalism or natural disaster and also his place
of business is rendered inoperative due to operation of said perils.
2. Termination of employment or layoff affecting the insured provided that the insured have
been employed with the same employer for at least five continuous years without any break.
3. The Insured and/or his immediate family member have become victim of Felonious
Assault 10 days prior to the departure date provided he/they are not principal or an
accessory in such felonious assault.
4. Inclement weather / climatic condition in the city or primary place of departure and / or at
intended destination.
5. Civil Unrest, Riot and Strike in the home city and/or at departing station and/or intended
destination (as defined in the policy) of the Insured making the trip impossible, provided that
� The Govt. of India issues a travel advisory.
� Airport is shut down forcing the Airline to delay the flight for more than 24 hours
or to cancel the flight.
� Curfew is imposed by the City Administration.
6. Terrorist Attack in the home city and/or at departing station and/or destination listed on the
insured’s itinerary 3 days prior to the Insured’s departure date and resulting that the
Insured is unable to move out consequent upon such terrorist attack.
2. TRIP INTERRUPTION BENEFIT: The Company will pay this benefit up to the Maximum Limit
as specified in the Policy Schedule for the Trips that have been interrupted or delayed
due to operation of Insured Peril as mentioned hereinabove. The company will
reimburse for the forfeited, non-refundable unused prepaid expenses made prior to
Insured’s departure date and additional reasonable and necessary transportation
expenses incurred by him / her plus accommodation expenses maximum up to INR.
3,000 per night for
Return to City of Residence in India
Rejoining the remaining trip after its interruption during the period of trip. Due to
operation of any of the insured peril.
However the benefits payable under this clause shall not exceed the cost of economy
airfare by the most direct route less any refunds paid or payable.
SPECIFIC EXCLUSION
a. Travel arrangements being cancelled or changed by any airline, cruise line or the tour
operator beyond insured peril
b. Voluntary changes in travel plans by the Insured giving rise to a claim under this section.
c. Any business or contractual obligations of the Insured and/or any family member except
for termination or lay off of employment as defined above provided insured is not the
Owner, proprietor, Majority Shareholder and Director of the said company.
d. Termination of employment due to any unlawful act of the insured.
e. Default / insolvency by and of the person, agency or tour operator from whom the
Insured had bought his Travel arrangements.
f. Any governmental regulations or prohibition imposed by any Administrative Authority at
the time or before booking of insured’s travel arrangement.
g. Booking of the trip is undertaken ignoring the adverse situation as published by the
Mass Media, Union Government, State Government and/or any Administrative
Authority for travel to particular country or part of the country which may give rise to a
claim.
h. Loss of visa charges shall not be paid under this section.
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
a) It is a condition precedent to liability hereunder that in the event of any occurrence likely to
give rise to a claim under this Insurance, that the Insured Person must notify insurer
immediately. While notifying the occurrence, the insured person must quote as much as
information concerning the occurrence as is available including policy number and its date of
issue.
I. Fire
Excluding destruction or damage caused to the property insured by;
(a) (i) Its own fermentation, natural heating or spontaneous combustion;
(ii) Its undergoing any heating or drying process.
(b) Burning of property insured by order of any Public Authority.
II. Lightning
[Link]/ Implosion
Excluding destruction or damage caused to the boilers (other than domestic boilers), economisers
or other vessels in which steam is generated, machinery or apparatus subject to centrifugal force by
its own explosion/implosion.
For the purpose of this endorsement an act of terrorism means an act, including but not limited to the
use of force, violence and/or threat thereof, of any person or group(s) of persons whether acting
alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organization(s) or government(s), committed for
political, religious, ideological or similar purpose including the intention to influence any government
and/or to put the public, or any section of the public in fear.
The warranty also excludes loss, damage, cost or expense of whatsoever nature directly or
indirectly caused by, resulting from or in connection with any action taken in controlling, preventing,
suppressing or in any way relating to action taken in respect of any act of terrorism.
If the Company alleges that by reason of this exclusion, any loss, damage, cost or expenses is
not covered by this insurance the burden of proving the contrary shall be upon the Insured.
In the event any portion of this endorsement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder
shall remain in full force and effect.
VI. Storm, Cyclone, Typhoon, Tempest, Hurricane, Tornado, Flood and Inundation (STFI)
[Link] Damage
Impact by any Rail/Road vehicle or animal by direct contact not belonging to or owned by;
(a) The Insured or any occupier of the premises; or
(b) Their employees while acting in the course of their employment.
[Link] Fire
Excluding destruction or damage caused by Forest Fire.
PROVIDED that the liability of the Company shall in no case exceed in respect of each item the
sum expressed in the Schedule to be insured thereon or in the whole the total Sum Insured
hereby or such other sum or sums as may be substituted therefore by memorandum hereon or
attached hereto signed by or on behalf of the Company.
Special Exclusions
This Section of the Policy does not cover:
1 Loss, destruction or damage caused by war, invasion, act of foreign enemy hostilities or war
like operations (whether war be declared or not), civil war, mutiny, civil commotion assuming
the proportions of or amounting to a popular rising, military rising, rebellion, revolution,
insurrection or military or usurped power.
2 Loss, destruction or damage directly or indirectly caused to the property insured by;
(a) ionising radiations or contamination by radioactivity from any nuclear fuel or from
any nuclear waste from the combustion of nuclear fuel;
(b) the radioactive toxic, explosives or other hazardous properties of any explosive
nuclear assembly or nuclear component thereof.
3 Loss, destruction or damage caused to the insured property by pollution or contamination
excluding
(a) pollution or contamination which itself results from a peril hereby insured against
(b) any peril hereby insured against which itself results from pollution or contamination.
4 Loss, destruction or damage to bullion or unset precious stones, any curios or works of art
for an amount exceeding Rs.10000/-, manuscripts, plans, drawings, securities,
obligations or documents of any kind, stamps, coins or paper money, cheques, books
of accounts or other business books, computer systems records, explosives unless
otherwise expressly stated in the Policy.
5 Loss, destruction or damage to the stocks in Cold Storage premises caused by change of
temperature.
6 Loss, destruction or damage to any electrical and/or electronic machine, apparatus, fixture
or fitting (excluding fans and electrical wiring in dwellings) arising from or occasioned by
over- running, excessive pressure, short circuiting, arcing, self-heating, or leakage of
electricity, from whatever cause (lightning included).
11 Loss by theft during or after the occurrence of any insured peril except as provided
under Riot, Strike and Malicious Damage cover.
13 Loss or damage to property insured if removed to any building or place other than in which it
is herein stated to be insured, except machinery and equipment temporarily removed for
repairs, cleaning, renovation or other similar purposes for a period not exceeding 60 days
Special Conditions
1. This benefit does not cover any loss or damage to property which, at the time of the happening
of such loss or damage, is insured by or would, but for the existence of this Policy, be insured by
any marine policy or policies except in respect of any excess beyond the amount which would
have been payable under the marine policy or policies had this insurance not been effected.
2. All insurances under this Policy shall cease on expiry of seven days from the date of fall or
displacement of any building or part thereof or of the whole or any part of any range of buildings
or of any structure of which such building forms part
Provided such a fall or displacement is not caused by insured perils, loss or damage by which
is covered by this Policy or would be covered if such building, range of buildings or structure
were insured under this Policy.
Notwithstanding the above, the Company subject to an express notice being given as soon as
possible but not later than seven days of any such fall or displacement may agree to continue the
insurance subject to revised rates, terms and conditions as may be decided by it and confirmed
in writing to this effect.
3. If the interest in the property passes from the Insured otherwise than by will or operation of law,
the insurance shall cease to attach as regards the property affected unless the Insured shall
have before the occurrence of any loss or damage, obtained the sanction of the Company
signified by endorsement upon the Policy by or on behalf of the Company.
4.(i) On the happening of any loss or damage the Insured shall forthwith give notice thereof to the
Company and shall within 15 days after the loss or damage, or such further time as the
Company may in writing allow in that behalf, deliver to the Company
(a) A claim in writing for the loss or damage containing as particular an account as may be
reasonably practicable of all the several articles or items or property damaged or destroyed, and
of the amount of the loss or damage thereto respectively, having regard to their value at the time
of the loss or damage not including profit of any kind.
No claim under this Policy shall be payable unless the terms of this condition have been complied with.
(ii) In no case whatsoever shall the Company be liable for any loss or damage after the expiry
of 12 months from the happening of the loss or damage unless the claim is the subject of
pending action or arbitration; it being expressly agreed and declared that if the Company shall
disclaim liability for any claim hereunder and such claim shall not with 12 calendar months from
the date of the disclaimer have been made the subject matter of a suit in a court of law then
the claim shall for all purposes be deemed to have been abandoned and shall not thereafter be
recoverable hereunder.
5. On the happening of loss or damage to any of the property insured by this Policy, the Company may;
(a) Enter and take and keep possession of the building or premises where the loss or
damage has happened;
(b) Take possession of or require to be delivered to it any property of the Insured in the building
or on the premises at the time of the loss or damage;
(c) Keep possession of any such property and examine, sort, arrange, remove or otherwise
deal with the same;
(d) Sell any such property or dispose of the same for account of whom it may concern.
The powers conferred by this condition shall be exercisable by the Company at any time until
notice in writing is given by the Insured that he makes no claim under the Policy, or if any claim is
made, until such claim is finally determined or withdrawn, and the Company shall not by any act
done in the exercise or purported exercise of its powers hereunder, incur any liability to the
Insured or diminish its rights to rely upon any of the conditions of this Policy in answer to any
claim.
If the Insured or any person on his behalf shall not comply with the requirements of the Company
or shall hinder or obstruct the Company, in the exercise of its powers hereunder, all benefits
under this Policy shall be forfeited.
The Insured shall not in any case be entitled to abandon any property to the Company whether
taken possession of by the Company or not.
6. If the Company at its option, reinstates or replaces the property damaged or destroyed, or any
part thereof, instead of paying the amount of the loss or damage, or join with any other company
or insurer(s) in so doing, the Company shall not be bound to reinstate exactly or completely but
only as circumstances permit and in reasonably sufficient manner, and in no case shall the
Company be bound to expend more in reinstatement than it would have cost to reinstate such
property as it was at the time of the occurrence of such loss or damage nor more than the Sum
Insured by the Company thereon. If the Company so elects to reinstate or replace any property
the Insured shall at his own expense furnish the Company with such plans, specifications,
measurements, quantities and such other particulars as the Company may require, and no acts
done, or caused to be done, by the Company with a view to reinstatement or replacement shall
be deemed an election by the Company to reinstate or replace.
7. If the property hereby insured shall at the breaking out of any fire or at the commencement of any
destruction of or damage to the property by any other peril hereby insured against be
collectively of greater value than the Sum Insured thereon, then the Insured shall be
considered as being his own insurer for the difference and shall bear a ratable proportion of
the loss accordingly. Every item, if more than one, of the Policy shall be separately subject to
this condition.
8. If at the time of any loss or damage happening to any property hereby insured there be any
other subsisting insurance or insurances, whether effected by the Insured or by any other person
or persons covering the same property, this Company shall not be liable to pay or contribute
more than its ratable proportion of such loss or damage.
9. The Insured shall at the expense of the Company do and concur in doing, and permit to be
done, all such acts and things as may be necessary or reasonably required by the Company for
the purpose of enforcing any rights and remedies or of obtaining relief or indemnity from other
parties to which the Company shall be or would become entitled or subrogated, upon its paying
for or making good any loss or damage under this Policy, whether such acts and things shall be
or become necessary or required before or after his indemnification by the Company.
10. At all times during the period of insurance of this Policy the insurance cover will be maintained to
the full extent of the respective sum insured in consideration of which upon the settlement of
any loss under this Policy, pro-rata premium for the unexpired period from the date of such loss
to the expiry of period of insurance for the amount of such loss shall be payable by the Insured to
the Company.
The additional premium referred above shall be deducted from the net claim amount payable
under the Policy. This continuous cover to the full extent will be available notwithstanding any
previous loss for which the Company may have paid hereunder and irrespective of the fact
whether the additional premium as mentioned above has been actually paid or not following such
loss.
Notwithstanding what is stated above, the Sum Insured shall stand reduced by the amount of
loss in case the Insured immediately on occurrence of the loss exercises his option not to
reinstate the Sum Insured as above.
Coverage
This Section provides for indemnity, against any loss, destruction or damage to the contents of the
Insured’s home in India caused by burglary and/or housebreaking specified hereunder whilst the
Insured is on a trip covered by the Policy.
The maximum amount payable under this Section as indemnity is limited to the Sum Insured as
specified in the Policy Schedule in any one period of insurance irrespective of the number of such
incidents or occurrences arising out of such incidents.
Jewellery kept in safe will be covered under this benefit as part of contents up to 20% of the Sum
Insured as specified in the Policy Schedule or actuals whichever is less.
For the purpose of this endorsement an act of terrorism means an act, including but not limited to the
use of force of violence and/or the threat thereof, of any person or group(s) of persons whether
acting alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organisation(s) or government(s), committed
for political, religious, ideological or similar purpose including the intention to influence any
government and/or to put the public, or any section of the public in fear.
The warranty also excludes loss, damage, cost or expense of whatsoever nature directly or
indirectly caused by, resulting from or in connection with any action taken in controlling, preventing,
suppressing or in any way relating to action taken in respect of any act of terrorism.
If the Company alleges that by reason of this exclusion, any loss, damage, cost or expenses is
not covered by this insurance the burden of proving the contrary shall be upon the Insured.
In the event any portion of this endorsement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder
shall remain in full force and effect.
A) Coverage
This Section provides that in the event of necessary and unavoidable cancellation of Hotel and
Airline booking arrangement due to the following listed reasons, , the Company will compensate
the Insured/ Insured Person against the loss of irrevocable deposits or charges paid in advance or
contracted to be paid towards Hotel and transportation expenses
� Inclement Weather
� Accident of Vehicle resulting in hospitalization of Insured or an admissible claim in the motor
insurance policy along with the FIR proving that the insured was involved in an Accident with a
third party,
� Strike, Curfew, Failure of public transport, death of insured person, felonious assault fire & flood
The Company shall be liable to reimburse the forfeited, non-refundable prepaid payments if the
Insured event occurs on the trip start date or within 8 hours prior to the trip start date.
The Company will reimburse for the forfeited, non-refundable prepaid payments, made prior to the
Insured/ Insured Person's departure date after adjusting the proceeds of cancelling or preponing
of the arrangement, if any.
1. Unforeseen disease, illness, injury, or death of the Insured/ Insured Person’s family
member. Disease, injury or illness must be so disabling as to reasonably cause a trip to be
cancelled or interrupted as supported by medical records and opinion acceptable to the
Company;
2. Strike of the airline, rail or state road transport where the insured person had booked
conveyance in advance
3. Termination of employment or layoff affecting the Insured/ Insured Person or the travelling
companion of the Insured, provided that the Insured/ Insured Person or the travelling
companion, as the case may be, have been employed with the employer for at least three
continuous years;
4. Inclement weather conditions causing cancellation or interruption of the trip with due
authentication by a letter from the common carrier;
5. The place intended to be occupied by the Insured/ Insured Person for purposes of his or her
stay during the trip or the destination being made uninhabitable by fire, flood, vandalism,
burglary, or such natural disaster;
Cover will also be available, if indicated on the certificate of insurance for Bounced Hotel Booking
B) In addition to this, the event of hotel booking at destination point(s) being bounced i.e. Insured
Person(s) could not obtain hotel accommodation services already booked for him on confirmed
basis with the suppliers / agents within India due to non-supply of services, the Insurance Company
shall reimburse to the extent of 80% of following expenses:
a. Reasonable cost of Transportation expenses to the alternative hotel in the same location.
b. The difference of cost in up gradation to a superior class of accommodation, wherever alternate
accommodation is not available on the cost of pre-booked hotel. For this benefit the Insured
shall be required to furnish proof that the alternate accommodation on the cost of pre-booked hotel is
not available in the same location in the form of a certificate issued by the Alternate Accommodation
Service Provider
Special Exclusions
The Company shall not be liable to make any payment under this Policy for:
1. Strike of the airline, where the insured person had booked conveyance in advance
2. Inclement weather conditions causing cancellation or interruption of the trip with due
authentication by a letter from the common carrier;
3. The place intended to be occupied by the Insured/ Insured Person for purposes of his or her
stay during the trip or the destination being made uninhabitable by fire, flood, vandalism,
burglary, or such natural disaster;
The deductible in respect of this benefit will be applicable for each separate claim. It is the
responsibility of the Insured to produce necessary proof establishing the reason for Trip Delay along
with the receipts.
Special Exclusions:
This benefit does not cover loss other than those mentioned above under the head coverage,
directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, including loss caused by or resulting from any exclusion
mentioned in the 'General Exclusions' section of this Policy.
1. Inclement weather conditions causing cancellation or interruption of the trip with due
authentication by a letter from the common carrier;
2. The place intended to be occupied by the Insured/ Insured Person for purposes of his or her
stay during the trip or the destination being made uninhabitable by fire, flood,
earthquake, storm, hurricane, explosion, outbreak of major infectious diseases, vandalism,
The cost of the emergency accommodation shall be less than or equal to the category of
accommodation originally booked by the Insures/Insured person
Special Exclusions
This benefit does not cover any loss other than those mentioned above under the head “coverage”,
directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, including loss caused by or resulting from any exclusion
mentioned in the 'General Exclusions' section of this Policy.
Coverage
The Company shall provide the payment of bail amount to the appropriate authority/court on behalf of
the Insured/ Insured Person if the Insured/ Insured Person is arrested or detained by Police or
Judicial authorities, for any bailable offence whilst on a trip covered by this Policy upto the limits
specified in the Policy Schedule.
The deductible in respect of this benefit will be applicable for each and every claim separately, and
shall be of an amount as specified in the Policy Schedule.
Special Exclusions
The Company shall not be liable to make any payment under this benefit in connection with or in
respect of any expenses whatsoever incurred by the Insured/ Insured Person for:
1. All non-bailable offences as per the local law of the Republic of India where the incident has
taken place whilst the Insured is on a trip;
2. Any exclusion mentioned in the “General Exclusions” section of this Policy.
Special Conditions
The Company will pay or arrange to pay through Emergency Assistance Service Provider to the
Judicial Authority / Court directly on behalf of the Insured, the bail amount. This benefit would be
for bailable offences only. The Insured shall appear in the Court on the date specified by the Court
for trial and judgment. If the bail bond is forfeited due to the misconduct or negligence or any
wrongful act of the Insured/insured person or otherwise for breach of the terms of such bail bond,
then the amount of the bail bond and all costs reasonably incurred by the Company in such behalf
will require to be repaid by the Insured to the Company within 1 month after the bail bond is
forfeited.
In case of death of the Insured, at the first instance, the immediate family member, and in case,
where there is no immediate family member, the Sponsor, if any, will be liable to produce the death
certificate or the necessary documents, as per the local law, in the Court within 1 month (of death)
for the release of the bail amount to Emergency Assistance Service Provider. In case they fail to do
so, it is hereby agreed that the Company would have full right and authority to recover the bail
amount from the estate of the Insured, or the parents/guardians of the Insured, and if applicable, the
Sponsor.
The amount will be refunded to the Company or Emergency Assistance Service Provider by the
Court with which it was deposited as soon as the Court releases the bail amount with which the
deposit was made. In no case the amount will be paid out to the Insured/ Insured Person.
In the event the Court releases the bail amount to the Company/Emergency Assistance Service
Provider and the bail amount has already been recovered from the estate of the Insured, it shall be
paid back to the Insured’s legal heir.
The judgment shall have no bearing on the refund of the deposit to the Company or Emergency
Assistance Service Provider. If the Court imposes any penalty or fine on the Insured at the time of
Special Exclusions
This benefit does not cover any other loss other than those mentioned above under the head
coverage, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, including loss caused by or resulting from any
exclusion mentioned in the 'General Exclusions' section of this Policy.
The deductible in respect of this benefit will be applicable for each and every claim separately and
shall be of the number of hours the common carrier has been under hijack, as specified in the Policy
Schedule.
Special Exclusions
The Company shall not be liable to make any payment under this benefit in respect of the following:
Specific Conditions
1. Any valid claim involving a motor vehicle, and at all-time subject to Specific Exclusion (5), will be
limited to a maximum of fifty percent (50%) of the Sum Insured stated in the Schedule.
2. All claims will be subject to the Company at its own discretion assessing the value of the claim
based on the age and estimated wear and tear of the article that forms the basis of the claim.
3. If applicable and if payment has been made under the Baggage Delay Section, any
amounts paid would be deducted from payment of a claim under this Section of the Policy.
4. If a Policyholder or Insured Person has other insurance against a loss covered by this Section,
then the Company shall not be liable for a greater proportion of the loss than the applicable
benefit under this Section bears to the total applicable benefit under all such insurance.
Specific Definitions
“Personal Documents” means an Insured Person's identity card (if applicable), ration card, voter
identity card, passport, driving licence.
2. submit a copy of the relevant Common Carrier or police report when a claim is made;
4. in the event of loss by a Common Carrier, retain original tickets and baggage slips and submit
them when a claim is made;
5. submit original purchase receipts in the event of claims regarding goods purchased during the
Insured Journey; and
6. for claims involving jewellery, submit original or certified copies of valuation certificates issued
prior to the commencement of the Period of Insurance, when a claim is made
1. a pair of skis, ski boots and accessories shall be regarded as one item;
3. the equipment and accessories of any sport that an Insured Person takes on a trip shall be
regarded as one item.
Special Exclusions:
The Company shall not be liable to pay any benefit in respect of any Insured Person for:
1. loss of cash, bank or currency notes, cheques, debit or credit cards or unauthorised use
thereof, postal orders, travellers cheques, travel, tickets, securities of any kind and petrol or
other coupons.
5. theft from a motor vehicle unless the property is securely locked in the boot and entry to such
vehicle is gained by visible, violent and forcible means.
6. loss or damage to sports equipment whilst in use, contact lenses, samples, tools.
7. for loss, destruction, or damage due to delay, confiscation or detention by order of any
government or Public Authority.
8. for loss, destruction or damage directly occasioned by pressure waves, caused by aircraft
or other aerial devices travelling at sonic or supersonic speeds.
9. for loss, destruction or damage caused by any process of cleaning, dyeing, repairing or restoring.
10. for loss, destruction, or damage caused by atmospheric or climatic conditions or any other
gradually deteriorating cause.
12. loss, including but not limited to loss by theft, or damage to vehicles or other accessories.
13. for any loss that is not reported either to the appropriate police authority or transport carrier
within twenty four (24) hours of discovery or if the carrier is an airline if a property irregularity
report is not obtained.
14. baggage and/or personal effects sent under an airway-bill or bill of lading.
15. contact lenses, glasses, hearing aids or bridges or dentures for a tooth or teeth.
Special Exclusions
This benefit does not cover any other loss other than those mentioned above under the head
“coverage”, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, including loss caused by or resulting from any
exclusion mentioned in the 'General Exclusions' section of this Policy.
The benefit under the Section is limited to the Sum Insured as specified in the Schedule to the Policy.
Special Exclusions
1. All the exclusions applicable to the Personal Accident Section and the Accidental Death and
Permanent Total Disablement - Common Carrier will also be applicable to this Section in so far
as the accidental death or disablement is concerned.
2. All exclusions mentioned in the ‘General Exclusions’ section of this Policy shall also apply to
this Section.
The benefit under the Section is limited to the Sum Insured as specified in the Schedule to the Policy.
Special Exclusions
This benefit does not cover any loss other than those mentioned above under the head “coverage”,
directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, including loss caused by or resulting from any exclusion
mentioned in the 'General Exclusions' section of this Policy.
If the Insured / Insured person cannot reach the original departure point of Insured/Insured persons
booked journey or the onward or return journey due to below mentioned, the company shall pay an
cost for alternative travel arrangement (Common Carrier- Air/ Rail)
The company shall pay such cost after adjusting the reimbursed made by the airline.
Special Exclusions
a) The Excess stated in the Schedule to be borne by the Insured in any one occurrence. If,
however, more than one property is lost or damaged in any one occurrence then the Insured
shall not be called upon to bear more than the highest single deductible applicable to such
properties.
b) Loss or damage caused by any defects existing at the time of commencement of the present
insurance within the knowledge of the Insured/Insured Person, whether such defects were
known to the Company or not.
c) Loss or damage as a direct consequence of wear and tear or of gradual deterioration due to
atmospheric conditions.
d) Any costs incurred in connection with the elimination of functional failures unless such failures
were caused by an indemnifiable loss of or damage to the insured properties.
In respect of the parts mentioned under (i) above, the Company shall be liable to provide
compensation in the event such parts are affected by an indemnifiable loss of or damage to the
insured properties.
In addition to the exclusions that are applicable for the specific sections of the Policy as mentioned
above in this Policy, the following exclusions apply to benefits under all Sections of the Policy.
Without prejudice to anything contained in this Policy, the Company shall not be liable to make any
payment in respect of:
1. Any claim relating to events occurring before the commencement of the cover or otherwise
outside of the period of insurance.
b) Any condition, ailment or injury or related condition(s) for which insured/insured person had
signs or symptoms, and / or were diagnosed, and / or received medical advice/ treatment, prior
to your first policy with us.
3. Treatment if that is the sole reason or one of the reasons for the Insured/Insured Person’s
temporary stay.
4. Any claim if the Insured/Insured Person: –
a. is travelling against the advice of a Medical Practitioner;
b. is receiving, or is on a waiting list to receive, specified medical treatment declared in the
Medical Practitioner's report or certificate;
c. has received terminal prognosis for a medical condition;
10. Any claim arising out of sporting activities in so far as they involve the training or
participation in competitions of professional or semi-professional sports persons, Adventure Sports
unless declared beforehand and necessary additional premium paid
11. No claim will be paid which arises from the insured Person engaging in Travel unless he
or she travels as a passenger on a carrier properly licensed to carry passengers. For the purpose
of this exclusion, Traveller means being in or on, or boarding a carrier for the purpose of
travelling therein or alighting there from .
12. Any claim arising out of diseases, illnesses or accidents that the Insured/Insured Person has
caused intentionally or by committing a crime or as a result of drunkenness or addiction (drugs,
alcohol). However, treatment of mental and nervous disorders, including alcohol and drug
dependency, will be covered subject to the limits specified in the Policy Schedule, if specifically
agreed for and mentioned in the Policy Schedule. The payment for such medical expenses shall be
limited to inpatient hospitalization in a Hospital/Nursing Home for a period more than 24 hours
15. No claims will be paid for losses arising directly or indirectly from manual work or hazardous
occupation, self exposure to peril or if engaging in any criminal or illegal act.
16. Any claim arising out of any act of terrorism which means an act, including but not limited to the
use of force or violence and/or the threat thereof, of any person or group(s) of persons, whether
acting alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organization(s) or government(s), committed
for political, religious, ideological, or ethnic purposes or reasons including the intention to influence
any government and/or to
E
65 Obesity (including morbid obesity) treatment if Excluded
excluded in policy
66 Psychiatric & psychosomatic disorders cluded
E
x
67 Corrective surgery for refractive error cluded
E
x
68 Treatment of sexually transmitted diseases luded
Ex
c
N
ITEMS WHICH FORM PART OF HOSPITAL SERVICES WHERE SEPARATE CONSUMABLES ARE NOT
PAYABLE BUT THE SERVICE IS
75 Ward and theatre booking charges ayable under OT Charges, not payable
separately
P
76 Arthroscopy & endoscopy instruments ental charged by the hospital payable.
Purchase of Instruments not payable.
R
77 Microscope cover P ayable under OT C harges, Not payable as
separate head
78 Surgical blades, harmonic scalpel, shaver yable under OT Charges, Not payable as
P separate head
a
79 S urgical drill P ayable under OT C harges, Not payable as
separate head
80 E ye kit P ayable under OT C harges, Not payable as
separate head
81 E ye drape P ayable under OT C harges, Not payable as
separate head
82 X-ray film P ayable under R adiology C harges, Not
payable as separate head
83 S putum cup P ayable under Investigation C harges, Not
payable as separate head
84 Boyles apparatus charges P ayable under OT C harges, Not payable as
separate head
85 Blood grouping and cross matching of donors Payable under Cost of Blood Charges, Not
samples payable as separate head
86 Antiseptic or disinfectant lotions P ayable under Dressing C harges, Not
payable as separate head
87 Band aids, bandages, sterile injections, needles, Payable under Dressing Charges, Not
syringes payable as separate head
88 C otton P ayable under Dressing C harges, Not
payable as separate head
89 C otton bandage P ayable under Dressing C harges, Not
payable as separate head
90 Micropore/ surgical tape P ayable under Dressing C harges, Not
payable as separate head
91 B lade Not P ayable
92 Apron P ayable under OT / IC U C harges, Not
payable as separate head
N
127 W ashing charges Not P ayable
128 Medicine box Not P ayable
129 Mortuary charges P ayable upto 24 hrs, shifting charges
not payable
130 Medico legal case charges (MLC charges) Not Payable
EXTERNAL DURABLE DEVICES
131 W alking aids charges Not P ayable
132 B IP AP machine Not P ayable
133 C ommode Not P ayable
134 C P AP / C AP D equipments Device not payable
135 Infusion pump – cost Device not payable
136 Oxygen cylinder (for usage outside the hospital) t Payable
N
o
137 P ulseoxymeter charges Device not payable
138 S pacer Not P ayable
N
149 Knee immobilizer/shoulder immobilizer ot Payable
N
150 Lumbosacral belt P ayable in respect of surgery related to lumbar
spine
151 Nimbus bed or water or air bed charges yable in respect of patients requiring more
P than 3 days in ICU and patients with paraplegia
a / quadriplegia for any reason and subject
to limit of approximately USD 5/ day
152 Ambulance collar Not P ayable
153 Ambulance equipment Not P ayable
154 Microsheild Not P ayable
155 Abdominal binder P ayable in respect of major abdominal surgery
including TAH, LSCS, incisional hernia repair,
exploratory laparotomy for intestinal
obstruction, liver transplant etc.
ITEMS PAYABLE IF SUPPORTED BY A PRESCRIPTION
P
157 Private nurses charges- special nursing charges Not Payable
158 Nutrition planning charges - dietician charges Payable
diet charges
159 S ugar free tablets P ayable
160 Creams, Powders, Lotions (Toileteries are not Payable if prescribed by Medical Practitioner
payable, only prescribed medical
pharmaceuticals payable)
161 Digestion gels P ayable if prescribed by Medical P ractitioner
162 E C G electrodes Upto 5 electrodes are required for every case
visiting OT o r ICU. For longer stay in ICU, may
require a change and at least one set every
second day must be payable.
163 G loves S terilized G loves payable / unsterilized
gloves not payable
164 HIV kit P ayable - payable P re operative screening
165 Listerine/ antiseptic mouthwash P ayable if prescribed by Medical P ractitioner
166 Lozenges P ayable if prescribed by Medical P ractitioner
167 Mouth paint P ayable if prescribed by Medical P ractitioner
168 Nebulisation kit P ayable
169 Novarapid P ayable if prescribed by Medical P ractitioner
170 Volini gel/ analgesic gel P ayable if prescribed by Medical P ractitioner
171 Zytee gel P ayable if prescribed by Medical P ractitioner
172 Vaccination charges R outine Vaccination not P ayable / P ost B ite
Vaccination Payable
D
191 P an can Not P ayable
192 S ofnet Not P ayable
193 T rolly cover Not P ayable
194 Urometer, urine jug Not P ayable
195 Ambulance P ayable
196 T egaderm / vasofix safety P ayable subject to limit of 3 in 48 hrs and
then 1 in 24 hrs
197 Urine bag P ayable subject to limit of 1 per 24 hrs
198 S oftovac Not P ayable
199 S tockings P ayable in respect of C AB G
1. Policies covering single trips can be issued upto single trip not exceeding 365 days.
2. Of the covers indicated in this policy wording coverage available to the insured will be indicated
in the Certificate of Insurance along with Sum Insured and Deductibles
3. Policies covering annual multi trips can be issued for annual period of one year covering multiple
single trips within the annual period of insurance with each and every single trip not
exceeding a specified number of days as mentioned in the Policy Schedule.
4. The Policy start date shall be on or before the trip start date.
5. Extension of the Period of Insurance of the Policy during the duration of the trip can be done
only at the sole discretion of the Company depending upon the risk factors.
6. If the Insured/Insured Person does not declare the full current facts or declare wrong facts
while requesting for extension of the Policy, any extension of such a Policy if granted shall be
deemed to be invalid. No refund of premium will be given in case of extensions so
invalidated. The Company will also not be liable to pay any claim filed under the
extended Policy.
7. Termination of the Policy at a date earlier than the end date can be done only if the Insured/
Insured Person returns back to his/her usual place of residence in India earlier than the end
date of the Period of Insurance of the Policy. Refund of premium for the days between the
return date to his/her usual place of residence in India and the end date of the Period of
Insurance as mentioned in the Policy Schedule will only be given if the same are a minimum of
10 days. Premium refunded will be equal to
the amount of premium to be paid for the original Policy duration minus the premium to be
paid by taking the return date as the new end date of Period of Insurance. No refunds will be
given on policies with claims.
8. The premium payable for the extension of the Policy during the trip duration shall be the
premium payable for the overall trip duration (including the extension) less the initial premium
already paid.
9. Policy is applicable for one-way travel also, with a condition for maximum duration of coverage
limited to specified number of days as mentioned in the Policy Schedule.
10. The Insured/ Insured Person shall provide the Company with the details of the trip and other
information as may be required by the Company from time to time.
11. Deductible will be charged for each separate incident reported for claims payment, even
though the claim may be registered under the same benefit more than once.
12. Claim Procedure – The procedure to be followed by the Insured/ Insured person in case of any
event that may give rise to a claim under this Policy, the claim documentation required to be
submitted by the Insured/ Insured Person at the time lodging claims as well as the claim
settlement process are enumerated in the enclosed Claim Procedure attached to this Policy.
Any failure on the part of the Insured/ Insured Person in complying with the procedure or
submission of required documents in support of his/her claim may prejudice the claim of the
Insured/ Insured Person.
13. Obligations of the Insured/ Insured Person:
17. All Claims will be settled in India and in Indian Rupees only.
17. Multiple Claims: In the event a claim is payable in multiple sections under this policy the
Company’s liability will be restricted to the highest amount payable per section. This will not apply
to the following sections: Accidental Death; Permanent Total Disability (PTD); Permanent Partial
Disablement (PPD)
18. In case a covered insured event, as described in the Benefit Section, occurs before date of purchase
of this policy or advance warning is issued by the relevant authorities of the likelihood of such an
event happening before date of purchase of this policy the Company shall not be liable to pay a claim.
Escalation Level 1
In case the Policyholder/Insured/Insured Person has not got his/her grievances redressed through
one of the above methods (After 5 days of intimating of your complaint), Policyholder/ Insured/
Insured Person may contact the National Grievance Redressal Officer at :
Write to: ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd., ICICI Lombard House, 414, Veer Savarkar
Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai – 400025,
Telephone: 18001032292
Email: [Link]
In case the Policyholder/ Insured/Insured Person has not got his/her grievances redressed through
any of the above methods (After 5 days of approaching National Grievance Redressal Officer),
Policyholder/ Insured/ Insured Person may contact the Chief Grievance Redressal Officer at:
Email : [Link]
Escalation Level 3
In case the Policyholder/ Insured/Insured Person has not got his/her grievances redressed by the
Company within 14 days, or, If Policyholder/ Insured/Insured Person is not satisfied with Company’s
redressal of the grievance through one of the above methods, Policyholder/ Insured/ Insured
Person may approach the nearest Insurance Ombudsman for resolution of their grievance. The
contact details of Ombudsman offices are mentioned below. Policy holder may also obtain copy of
IRDAI circular Ref No. F. No. IRDAI/Reg/8/145/2017, notification on Insurance Regulatory and
Development Authority (Protection of Policy holders’ interests) Regulations, 2017 from any of our
offices.
Grievance of Senior Citizens:
In respect of Senior Citizens, the Company has established a separate channel to address the
grievances. Any concerns may be directly addressed to the Senior Citizen’s channel of the
Company for faster attention or speedy disposal of grievance, if any.
•Website: [Link]
•Email: [Link]@[Link]
•Phone: 18001032292
•Courier: Any of the Company’s Branch office or corporate office
Insured/ Insured Person may also approach the grievance cell at any of the Company’s branches
with the details of the grievance during working hours from Monday to Friday.
Grievance Redressal Cell of the Consumer Affairs Department of IRDAI
The insurance company should resolve the complaint within a reasonable time. In case if it is not
resolved within 15 days or if the Insured/Insured Person is unhappy with their resolution you can
approach the Grievance Redressal Cell of the Consumer Affairs Department of IRDAI.
•Website: [Link]
•Email: complaints@[Link]
•Toll Free Number 155255 (or) 1800 4254 732
Assam,
Office of the Insurance
Meghalaya
Ombudsman, Jeevan Nivesh, 5th
, Manipur,
Guwahati Floor,
Mizoram,
Nr. Panbazar over bridge, S.S.
Arunachal Pradesh,
Road, Guwahati – 781001(ASSAM).
Nagaland and
Tel.: 0361 - 2632204 / 2602205
Tripura
Email: [Link]@[Link]
Ms Poonam Bodra
Office of the Insurance
Ombudsman, 2nd Floor, Pulinat Kerala,
Bldg., Lakshadwee
Ernakulam
Opp. Cochin Shipyard, M. G. Road, p,
Ernakulam - 682 015. Mahe-a part of Union Territory of
Tel.: 0484 - 2358759 / 2359338 Puducherry.
Fax: 0484 - 2359336
Email: [Link]@[Link]
3. Insured Person:
Only those persons named as an Insured Person in the Schedule shall be covered under this
Policy. Any person may be added as an Insured Person during the Policy Period after his
application has been accepted by the Company, additional premium to be paid and the
Company has issued an endorsement confirming the addition of such person as an Insured
Person
Date
1 Name C hange Allowed Allowed
2 Address C hange Allowed Allowed
3 DOB C hange Allowed Allowed
4 C hange of E mail Allowed Allowed
5 C hange of C ontact number Allowed Allowed
6 Change of Risk Start and/or Allowed Not Allowed
End Date
7 T rip E xtension Not Allowed Allowed
8 C hange of Nominee Allowed Allowed
9 C hange of P assport Details Allowed Not Allowed
10 Policy Cancellation Allowed, only if request is Not Allowed
received before 24 hours
11 P lan C hange Allowed Not Allowed
12 G eography C hange Allowed Not Allowed
The final decision regarding the same shall be at the Company’s sole discretion. The
Company will inform Insured Person/Policy Holder about the applicable risk loading through a
counter offer letter. You need to revert to the Company with consent and additional premium (if
any), within 15 days of the issuance of such counter offer letter. In case, Insured Person/ Policy
Holder neither accept the counter offer nor revert to the Company within 15 days, the Company
shall cancel the Insured Person’s/ Policy Holder’s application and refund the premium paid within
next 7 days.
6. Material change
The Insured/ Insured Person shall immediately notify the Company in writing of any material
change in the risk such as the trip duration, country and location of travel, correction in age,
nature of job and cause at his own expense such additional precautions to be taken as
circumstances may require to ensure safety and containing the circumstances that may give rise
to the claim, and the Company may adjust the scope of cover and / or premium if necessary,
accordingly. The liability of Insurance Company shall continue only if there is a written
acceptance on the part of the Insurance Company through endorsement.
7. Fraudulent Claims
If any claim is in any respect fraudulent, or if any false statement, or declaration is made or
used in support thereof, or if any fraudulent means or devices are used by the Insured/Insured
Person or anyone acting on his/her behalf to obtain any benefit under this Policy all benefits
and premium paid under this Policy shall be forfeited
The Company will have the right to reclaim all benefits paid in respect of a claim which is
fraudulent as mentioned above under this Condition as well as under Condition No 1 of this Policy
8. No constructive Notice
9. Notice of charge
The Company shall not be bound to take notice or be affected by any notice of any trust, charge,
lien, assignment or other dealing with or relating to this Policy, but the payment by the
Company to the Insured /Insured Person or his/her nominee or legal representative, as the case
may be, of any compensation or benefit under the Policy shall in all cases be an effectual
discharge to the Company. In the cases of delay in the payment, the Company shall be liable
to pay interest in line with the Protection of Policyholders’ Interests) Regulations, 2017. The
said act is available for reference in the website of the Insurance Development Regulatory
Authority of India (IRDAI).
If the Insured/Insured Person does not comply with this provision of this Clause, all benefits under
this Policy shall be forfeited, at the option of the Company.
In case of claims under Home Fire Insurance (Contents) and Home Burglary Insurance
(Contents) Sections, the Sum Insured can be reinstated by payment of pro-rata premium for the
unexpired period from the date of such loss to the expiry of period of insurance for the amount of
such loss.
14. Condition of Average (applicable to Sections Home Fire Insurance (Contents) and
Home Burglary Insurance Content)
If the property hereby insured shall at the time of loss or at the commencement of any destruction
of or damage to the property by any other peril hereby insured against be collectively of greater
value than the Sum Insured thereon, then the Insured shall be considered as being his own
insurer for the difference and shall bear a rateable proportion of the loss accordingly. Every item,
if more than one, of the Policy shall be separately subject to this condition
15. Indemnity
The Company may at its option, if applicable reinstate, replace or repair the property or
premises lost or damaged or any part thereof instead of paying the amount of loss or damage
or may join with any other insurer in so doing. The Company shall not be bound to reinstate
exactly or completely but only as circumstances permit and in reasonably sufficient manner. In
no case shall the Company be bound to expend more in reinstatement than it would have cost
to reinstate such property as it was at the time of the occurrence of such loss or damage
and in any event not more than the Sum Insured thereon.
If in any case the Company shall be unable to reinstate or repair the insured property/item,
because of any law or other regulations in force affecting insured property or otherwise, the
Company shall, in every such case, only be liable to pay such sum as would be requisite under
this Policy. However, this condition shall not be applicable to Personal Accident, Accidental
Death and Permanent Total Disablement – Common Carrier Sections
16. Subrogation
In the event of payment under this Policy, the Company shall be subrogated to all the Insured
/Insured Person's rights or recovery thereof against any person or Organisation, and the
Insured/Insured Person shall execute and deliver instruments and papers necessary to secure
such rights. The Insured/Insured Person and any claimant under this Policy shall at the
expense of the Company do and concur in doing and permit to be done, all such acts and
things as may be necessary or required by the Company, before or after Insured /Insured
Person's indemnification, in enforcing or endorsing any rights or remedies, or of obtaining relief
or indemnity, to which the Company shall be or would become entitled or subrogated.
However, this condition shall not be applicable to any heath sections ie., Emergency Medical
Expenses,Emergency Medical Evacuation, Repatriation of Mortal Remain. Personal Accident,
Accidental Death and Permanent Total Disablement – Common Carrier -, Accidental Dental
Treatment & Daily Allowance in case of hospitalization
17. Contribution
If at the time of the happening of any loss or damage covered by this Policy, there shall be existing
any other insurance of any nature whatsoever covering the same, whether effected by the Insured
/Insured Person or not, then the Company shall not be liable to pay or contribute more than its
rateable proportion of any loss or damage. However, this condition shall not be applicable to any
heath sections ie., Emergency Medical Expenses, Emergency Medical Evacuation, Repatriation
of Mortal
Remains Personal Accident, Accidental Death and Permanent Total Disablement -,
Policy Wordings: Group Domestic Traveller Insurance Policy
UIN of Product: B H A T G D P 1 8 0 0 9 V 0 1 1 7 1 8
Registered and corporate offce address: ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd., ICICI Lombard House,
414, Veer Savarkar Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai – 400025, IRDAI Registration No: 115, CIN: L67200MH2000PLC129408, Telephone: 18001032292, Website:
[Link], Email: customersupportba@[Link]
Accidenta
l Dental Treatment & Daily Allowance in case of hospitalization
The Insured/Insured Person may also give 30 days notice in writing, to the Company, for the
cancellation of this Policy, in which case, the Company shall from the date of receipt of notice
cancel the Policy and retain the premium for the period this Policy has been in force at the
Company's short period scales, provided that, no refund of premium shall be made if any claim
has been made under this Policy by or on behalf of the Insured/ Insured Person.
In case of Single Trip policies, termination of the Policy at a date earlier than the end date can be
done only if the Insured / Insured Person returns back to his/her usual place of residence in India
earlier than the end date of the Period of Insurance of the Policy. Refund of premium for the days
between the return date to his/her usual place of residence in India and the end date of the Period of
Insurance as mentioned in the Policy Schedule will only be given if the same are a minimum of 10
days. Premium refunded will be
equal to the amount of premium to be paid for the original Policy duration minus the premium to be
paid by taking the return date as the new end date of Period of Insurance, provided that, no refund of
premium shall be made if any claim has been made under this Policy by or on behalf of the
Insured/Insured Person.
22. Arbitration
If any dispute or difference shall arise as to the quantum to be paid under this Policy (liability
Policy Wordings: Group Domestic Traveller Insurance Policy
UIN of Product: B H A T G D P 1 8 0 0 9 V 0 1 1 7 1 8
Registered and corporate offce address: ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd., ICICI Lombard House,
414, Veer Savarkar Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai – 400025, IRDAI Registration No: 115, CIN: L67200MH2000PLC129408, Telephone: 18001032292, Website:
[Link], Email: customersupportba@[Link]
being otherwise admitted) such difference shall independently of all other questions be referred
to the decision of a sole arbitrator to be appointed in writing by the parties thereto or if they
cannot agree upon a single arbitrator within 30 days of any party invoking arbitration, the same
shall be referred to a panel of three arbitrators, comprising of two arbitrators, one to be
appointed by each of the parties
to the dispute/difference and the third arbitrator to be appointed by such two arbitrators and
arbitration shall be conducted under and in accordance with the provisions of the Arbitration
and Conciliation Act, 1996.
It is clearly agreed and understood that no dispute or difference shall be referable to arbitration,
as hereinbefore provided, if the Company has disputed or not accepted liability under or in
respect of this Policy.
It is hereby expressly stipulated and declared that it shall be a condition precedent to any right
of action or suit upon this Policy that the award by such arbitrator/arbitrators of the amount of the
loss or damage shall be first obtained.
23. Renewability
The Company under no obligation shall give notice for renewal of the Annual Multi-trip policies
and accept renewal premium in all cases except in case of fraud, misrepresentation or non-
cooperation of the Insured/ Insured Person in implementing the terms and conditions of this
Policy or if the renewal of Policy poses a moral hazard. Every renewal premium (which shall be
paid and accepted in respect
of this Policy) shall be so paid and accepted upon the distinct understanding that no alteration
has taken place in the facts contained in the proposal or declaration herein before mentioned
and that nothing is known to the Insured / Insured Person that may result to enhance the risk of
the Company. No renewal receipt shall be valid unless it is on the printed form of the
Company and signed by an authorized official of the Company.
The Company may vary the renewal premium and/or benefits payable subject to approval from
IRDAI and inform the same to the Insured at least 3 months prior to the date of revision and/ or
modification.
In the likelihood of this policy being withdrawn in future, the Company will inform the same to the
Insured at least 3 months prior to expiry of the policy.
Insured will have the option to migrate to other plan under similar travel insurance policy at the
time of renewal, provided the policy has been maintained without a break. The Sum Insured
can be enhanced up to the next available sum insured slab at the time of renewal, subject to no
claim in the previous policy and Good Health Declaration.
24. Extension
The Company may in its sole and absolute discretion extend the Policy once during the Risk
Period, provided that:
1) We receive the request for extension of the Policy and the applicable premium before the
expiry date of the Policy Period.
2) We have received a good health and no claim declaration during the Risk Period.
3) The insured persons has not made a claim just before we receive the request for extension
of the policy
The Company is under no obligation to extend the Policy or to extend the Policy on the same
terms and conditions whether as to premium or otherwise.
25. Notices
Any notice, direction or instruction given under this Policy shall be in writing and delivered by
hand, post, or facsimile to -
a) In case of the Insured/Insured Person, at the address specified in the Policy Schedule.
b) In case of the Company, to the Policy issuing office of the Company.
Policy Wordings: Group Domestic Traveller Insurance Policy
UIN of Product: B H A T G D P 1 8 0 0 9 V 0 1 1 7 1 8
Registered and corporate offce address: ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd., ICICI Lombard House,
414, Veer Savarkar Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai – 400025, IRDAI Registration No: 115, CIN: L67200MH2000PLC129408, Telephone: 18001032292, Website:
[Link], Email: customersupportba@[Link]
26. Customer Service (Claims Notification- Claims Multi Media Model)
It is the endeavour of Company to give multiple options to the Insured Person/Insured Person’s
representative to intimate the claim to the Company. The intimation can be given in following
ways:
• Toll Free call Centre of the Insurance Company(24x7) - 1800-103-2292
• Login to the website of the Insurance Company and intimate the claim – [Link]
[Link]/contact-us
• Send an email to the Company- customersupportba@[Link]
• Post/courier to TPA/Company - ICICI Lombard Healthcare, ICICI Bank Tower, Plot No.
12, Financial District, Nanakram Guda, Gachibowli, Hyderabad-500032.
• Directly contact our Company office but in writing. - ICICI Lombard House, 414, Veer
Savarkar Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai – 400025
In all the above, the intimations are directed to a central team for prompt and immediate action.
Claims Procedure
1 In respect of claims payable under this policy, the Company may settle claims either in the
form of cashless treatment or by reimbursement of the claim amount to the Insured, at its
sole discretion. Cashless treatment facility cannot be demanded by the Insured as a
matter of right. The cashless facility will be provided only in respect of network providers.
2 In the event of an accident or sudden illness which is likely to give rise to a claim
under this Policy, the Insured Person or his/her representative shall immediately contact
the Emergency Assistance Service Provider giving details of the Policy issued to Insured
Person/ Policy Holder. The details of phone numbers and Help Line are given in the
Schedule attached to this Policy.
3 The first call will have to be made by the Insured Person or his/her representative giving his/
her contact number and subsequent calls will be made by the Service Provider at the
contact number given by the Insured Person.
4 The Insured Person or his representative shall provide to the Emergency Assistance Service
Provider maximum information about the illness, accident or occurrence as is available, as
well as other information such as the Policy number etc. Emergency Assistance Service
Provider shall assist the Insured Person in getting admitted in to a hospital / getting
treatment from a Medical Practitioner as an outpatient.
7 If proper intimation is given, the Emergency Assistance Service Provider shall give a benefit
guarantee (cash less in-patient hospitalisation as well as outpatient treatment) to the
hospital / other providers for the costs of hospitalization, transportation by emergency
services, emergency evacuation, transportation home, repatriation or transportation of mortal
remains and burial listed under Scope of Coverage under the Policy. These costs will be
settled directly by the Emergency Assistance Service Provider on behalf of and for the
account of the Company. The Insured Person shall release Medical Practitioners/hospital
contacted by Emergency Assistance Service Provider from their duty not to disclose
information about his/her case.
8 In such cases, the Insured Person before his discharge from the Hospital, shall fill up and
sign the claim form and hand over the same to the Hospital authorities to be handed over
to Emergency Assistance Service Provider. Please send the duly signed claim form along
with all the documents to designated TPA within 14 days of the occurrence of the Incident.
However, claims filed even beyond such period should be considered if there are valid
reasons of any delay.
In the event of death of the Insured/Insured Person due to an insured event in terms of this
policy, arrangements for bringing transporting the mortal remains of the deceased back to
his/her usual place of residence in India or reimbursement of cost of local burial or
cremation in any part of India where the death occurred. An official death certificate and a
physician's statement giving the cause of death needs to be submitted.
11 Quick turnaround time shall be ensured in case the Emergency Assistance Service Provider
arranges the emergency evacuation. The Company shall review and monitor the
promptness and quality of the service, turnaround time and accessibility provided by the
Emergency Assistance Service Provider in the interest of the policyholder and shall take
due course of action based on the results of the review.
12 Claims, if any, for Total Loss of Checked Baggage, Personal Accident and Loss of
Passport will be settled in Indian Rupees in consultation and with approval of the
Company. In such cases, the claim form with details is to be submitted to the Company
OR Emergency Assistance Service Provider.
14 The total loss of checked baggage caused by a carrier (airlines) must be reported to the
Carriers (airlines) and a Property Irregularity Report (P.I.R) shall be obtained from them.
Original report together with the ticket(s), baggage tag(s) and the claim form are to be
submitted in support of a claim by the Insured Person to the Company OR Emergency
Assistance Service Provider.
15 A loss of passport must be reported to the police authorities within 24 hours of discovery of
such loss and an official report obtained from the Police authorities. The original official
report of the Police authorities should also be submitted along with the claim form to the
Company OR Emergency Assistance Service Provider
16 Failure to comply with the claims procedure stated above in respect of Total Loss of
Checked Baggage and Loss of Passport, may prejudice the claim of the Insured Person.
18 The Insured and the Insured Person shall provide Emergency Assistance Service Provider /
the Company on demand with any information that is required to determine the
occurrence of the insured event or the scope of the Company's liability. In particular, at the
request of Emergency Assistance Service Provider / the Company proof shall be furnished
of the actual commencement of the trip.
21 In case of any claim under Personal Liability, Legal Expenses or Bail Bond proof of judicial
decision rendered by a Court of Law may be required.
22 In case of any accident giving rise to a claim under the Personal Accident section of the
Policy, the Insured/ Insured Person, his/her nominee or legal representatives, as the case
may be, shall provide complete information and details about the Insured Person in the claim
form along with the following documents to the Company or Emergency Assistance Service
Provider. Such a claim will be settled only in Indian rupees.
23 Upon receipt of all required documents, the offer of settlement will be made within 30 days.
Settlement (payment) of claim will be made within 7 days of receipt of acceptance in
response to offer of settlement, failing which penal interest (in compliance with applicable
regulations) at a
The original ticket / boarding pass indicating the travel dates must be submitted with every claim,
along with the completed claim form.