It is difficult to imagine life in India's blistering summers without air-conditioners (AC). Excessive summer heat can cause a variety of health problems such as heat strokes and dehydration. Research into the dynamics of human sleep is also increasingly pointing to the conclusion that lower room temperatures lead to better quality sleep which in turn is essential for a healthy, productive life. This is why you should never compromise with the cooling solutions you install in your home or workplace. Since ACs are expensive machines, one can run-up substantial costs in their repair in case they were to get damaged. This is why Bajaj Markets brings you the AC Insurance policy that takes care of the financial losses involved during these damages.
Here are a few factors which influence the premium amount an AC insurance policy:
Model of the air conditioner
Sum insured can’t be opted for depending on the price of the AC
Duration of the AC insurance plan
Insurance company’s terms and conditions
In case your AC gets stolen the AC insurance plan covers your financial loss up to the maximum sum assured under the plan.
Repair or replacement on account of accidental damage to your AC is covered under the AC Insurance plan.
In the unfortunate event of your AC getting damaged on account of a fire, the cost of repair and replacement will be covered by the AC Insurance plan subject to the maximum sum assured under the policy.
Here’s what’s not covered under this insurance plan:
ACs older than 1 year as counted from the invoice/bill date are not covered under this policy.
Any loss or damage to your AC on account of pre-existing conditions will not be covered by this policy.
Applying for Air Conditioner Insurance is fairly simple. You could avail the insurance instantly over a few clicks by following the below mentioned steps:
Visit our website and go to the Pocket Insurance and VAS products page
Select Air Conditioner Insurance and click on Buy Now
Fill out the full details required in the online application form
Once the application is complete, make the premium payment and you’re good to go now
Claims related to the AC insurance plan can be made through any of the following 3 modes:
Call on the 24-hour toll-free helpline 1800-266-7780 or 1800-22-9966 (senior citizens only)
Send an email to customersupport@tataaig.com
Send an SMS with a text message ‘CLAIMS’ to 5616181
In each case kindly provide the relevant documents including your policy number.
Duly signed claim form, an incident report by the customer, a copy of FIR in case of theft or copy of the report from fire brigade in case of fire, original bill/invoice, repair bills (in case of partial damage). Certain other documents may also be required in special cases.
The AC Insurance plan provides a cover of up to ₹50,000.
You have to pay a premium of ₹399 per annum for the AC Insurance plan.
Yes, in case you make a claim, you will be charged 10% of the claim amount as policy excess.
Yes, there are certain exclusions under the AC insurance plan. Damage due to deliberate misuse, electrical or mechanical failure not arising out of an accident, or gradual wear and tear are not covered unless specified. For a complete list of exclusions please read the policy document.