In a liberalised environment, consumers have the power to make informed decisions on their personal motor insurance/takaful needs. Motorists will have to start taking an active interest to source for fair premium/takaful contribution pricing based on their risk profiles. Do not always go for the cheapest because it might not have the best insurance/takaful coverage. Find the company or policy/cover that best suits your needs and budget.
Many avenues will exist for the consumer:
- Consult agents of various insurance and takaful companies and see what products are offered.
- Visit as many insurance company/takaful operator websites and look for what is offered for motor insurance/takaful online.
- Walk into any insurance/takaful company/branch and enquire on motor insurance/takaful offered. Speak to the customer service personnel and compare the different products offered.
- Read the fine print in motor insurance policies/takaful certificates and ask relevant questions that would ensure you understand what you want.
- Check specialised online insurance/takaful channels which offer motor insurance/takaful products from different companies and make comparisons for price, service, product add-ons and accident claims recovery.
