Royal Crown Insurance Company Ltd
Royal Crown Insurance
Royal Crown Insurance is a motor casco insurance for the Cyprus market with online purchase and 24/7 assistance.
Direct payment
Royal Crown Insurance's publicly available materials for the Private Motor Vehicle Comprehensive (Casco) plan do not include a separately published, downloadable full Terms & Conditions/IPID that explicitly states a direct-settlement clause. The company's own product and 'Royal Assist' pages describe that, following an accident or breakdown, Royal Crown arranges and pays directly for towing/transportation of the immobilised vehicle to the repair centre of the policyholder's choice, free of charge, and that qualified staff attend the accident scene to assist. However, no explicit statement was found on whether the insurer settles vehicle repair costs directly with the garage/repairer or reimburses the policyholder afterwards; this detail is only set out in the full policy wording provided directly by Royal Crown to policyholders, which is not published on their website.
Geographic scope
Cyprus
Republic of Cyprus (insurer licensed and incorporated in Cyprus; specific territorial extent of cover not detailed in available sources)
Unique selling points
- Royal Assist provides 24/7/365 roadside assistance covering 3 services per insurance period, including free trailer transport of an immobilised vehicle to a service centre of the policyholder's choice.
- The comprehensive product is offered as two configurable plans, letting drivers select the level of cover that best fits their own financial priorities.
- Royal Crown Insurance's quality procedures and practices are certified to ISO 9001-2015 by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance.
- Royal Crown remains part of the global Royal & SunAlliance network and enjoys the support of some of the most financially robust European reinsurance companies.
Coverage limits
Own damage cover
Covered
Comprehensive cover compensates the policyholder for damage caused to their own vehicle following an accident, even where the policyholder is not at fault.
Natural perils / wet perils extension
Optional
Cover for hailstorm and other weather-related events is available as an optional extension, recommended particularly due to climate change impacts in Cyprus.
Royal Assist roadside assistance
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Royal Assist is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and covers 3 services during the Period of Insurance, including transportation of an immobilised vehicle by trailer to the policyholder's preferred service centre in their province of residence, or to their place of residence, free of charge.
Personal accident cover for driver
Optional
Optional personal accident insurance for the driver is available as an add-on to the comprehensive policy for a small extra premium, providing compensation if the driver is involved in an accident.
Key conditions
Driver age and experience limit
Comprehensive cover is rarely provided to drivers under 25 due to lack of experience; where the policy covers any driver (no named drivers), the standard prerequisite is that any driver be between 25 and 70 years old, with premiums increasing after age 70.
Territorial scope
Republic of Cyprus (insurer licensed and incorporated in Cyprus; the specific territorial extent of cover, e.g. whether it extends beyond Cyprus, is not detailed in available sources).
Where to buy
Documents
Private Motor Vehicle Comprehensive - Royal Crown Insurance
Product page
Private Motor Vehicle Comprehensive - Important Note
Other document
Private Car Comprehensive Proposal Form
Other document
Private Motor Vehicles Insurance - Product Information (Greek)
Table of benefits
Royal Assist - Road Assistance Services
Other document
Policy specifics
Wet perils extension
Cover for hailstorm and other weather-related events available as optional extension
SourceSum Insured based on vehicle market value
Vehicle is usually insured for comprehensive insurance at Sum Insured reflecting its market value
SourceAge restrictions for drivers
Comprehensive insurance rarely provided to drivers under 25 years old due to lack of experience
SourceSources
- https://www.royalcrowninsurance.com/uncategorised/read-your-insurance-policy-wordings-part-ii-at-renewal-time/
- https://www.royalcrowninsurance.com/uncategorised/the-age-factor-in-motor-insurance-or-is-it-really-elderly-abuse-when-insurance-compenies-increase-premiums-for-drivers-70/
- https://www.royalcrowninsurance.com/uncategorised/why-do-i-pay-more-for-my-car-insurance/