IF SKADEFORSIKRING, FILIAL AF IF SKADEFÖRSÄKRING AB (PUBL), SVERIGE
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If is a motor casco insurance for the Denmark market with online purchase and 24/7 assistance.
Direct payment
If may choose to settle a claim either with a cash payment or by having the vehicle repaired; cash settlement is used e.g. when repair costs would exceed statutory total-loss thresholds, when a stolen vehicle is not recovered within 28 days of the police/If being notified, or when If assesses that repair is not worthwhile.
Geographic scope
Denmark
The mandatory liability part covers Denmark and all Green Card countries. The casco (Delkasko/Kasko/Bil Super/Leasing Super) coverage, If Vejhjælp Europa and other add-ons only cover abroad in connection with holiday trips of up to 8 consecutive weeks; if another policy also covers the trip abroad, this policy only pays what the other policy does not cover.
Unique selling points
- Customers can get up to 15% combined discount by calculating and buying their car insurance online.
- Monthly payment is available at no extra cost compared to annual payment.
- Extra equipment fitted after first registration is automatically covered up to 50,000 DKK with Delkasko, Kasko or Bil Super.
- With Bil Super, depreciation compensation of 10% of repair costs is paid when a covered repair bill exceeds 20,000 DKK.
- A free courtesy car is provided for up to 5 weeks if the insured car is stolen.
Coverage limits
Own damage / collision cover
Conditional
Only in Kasko, Bil Super, Leasing Super
Covers any damage to the insured vehicle itself, e.g. collisions, single-vehicle accidents and parking damage. Included under Kasko, Bil Super and Leasing Super; NOT covered under Delkasko, which excludes driving and collision damage entirely.
Total loss compensation
Conditional
Only in Kasko, Bil Super, Leasing Super
Under Kasko, total loss is settled per standard Danish tax-authority (SKAT) total-loss rules with cash compensation. Under Bil Super, vehicles up to 3 years old get new-value compensation (capped at original purchase price); vehicles over 3 years old get trade value plus a 10% supplement.
Partial damage / repair cover
Conditional
Only in Delkasko, Kasko, Bil Super, Leasing Super
If repairable, If pays for repairs restoring the vehicle to its pre-damage condition. Under Bil Super, if a covered kasko claim's repair cost exceeds 20,000 DKK, an additional 10% of the repair cost is paid as depreciation compensation.
Theft and robbery
Covered
Only in Delkasko, Kasko, Bil Super, Leasing Super
Loss of the vehicle and damage caused in connection with theft, burglary, robbery or attempts thereof is covered from Delkasko level upward. Bil Super adds an extra 10% on top of trade value if the vehicle is not recovered within 28 days of notification to If and police.
Extended glass damage
Optional
Only in Kasko, Bil Super, Leasing Super
A paid add-on (Udvidet glasdækning), available on Kasko, Bil Super and Leasing Super, covering windscreen, side and rear windows, mirror and light glass, cabin partitions and glass/sun/panorama roofs, without affecting the no-claims price step. No deductible applies to repairs; a deductible applies if replacement is needed. Displays/touch screens are excluded. Basic glass damage without this add-on is otherwise treated as an ordinary kasko claim subject to the normal deductible.
Natural perils (fire, lightning, explosion)
Conditional
Only in Delkasko, Kasko, Bil Super, Leasing Super
Damage from fire, lightning strike and explosion is covered from Delkasko level upward. However, damage caused by weather exposure such as corrosion, rust and frost damage, and Danish/domestic earthquakes or other natural catastrophes, is explicitly excluded from the whole policy.
Vandalism
Conditional
Only in Kasko, Bil Super, Leasing Super
Vandalism damage is covered under Kasko, Bil Super and Leasing Super. It is explicitly NOT covered under Delkasko. 'Serial vandalism' (vandalism on three or more vehicles at the same time and place, confirmed by police) is covered with no deductible and no effect on the no-claims price step.
Roadside assistance
Conditional
Only in Delkasko, Kasko, Bil Super, Leasing Super
If Vejhjælp Europa is included from Delkasko level upward but explicitly excludes Denmark, covering vehicles up to 3,500 kg in most of Europe (incl. Russia to the Urals, Israel, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey, Iran) for breakdowns/accidents linked to a covered kasko claim, including towing, start help, fuel delivery, hotel stay and repatriation. Domestic roadside assistance in Denmark (If Vejhjælp Danmark) is a separate paid add-on covering starting help, wheel change, fuel delivery, lock-out and towing.
Replacement/courtesy car
Conditional
Only in Delkasko, Kasko, Bil Super, Leasing Super
Included from Delkasko level upward while the vehicle is repaired at an If Partner garage (100 km/day free of charge, no guarantee of same make/model). Bil Super and Leasing Super extend this: up to 14 days after total loss (until a new car is acquired), up to 35 days after theft/robbery (until the car is recovered), and for the full repair period for motor/machinery damage claims. Abroad under If Vejhjælp Europa, a courtesy car is provided for up to 21 days.
Driver personal accident cover
Optional
A paid add-on (Førerpladsdækning) covering personal injury to the driver in traffic accidents without a liable counterparty, settled per the Danish Liability for Damages Act, including medical/transport costs, lost income, pain and suffering, permanent injury (minimum 5%), permanent loss of earning capacity (minimum 15%), dependents' compensation and funeral aid. No sum is stated; amounts follow statutory rates.
Key conditions
Driver age and experience limit
If the driver at the time of a claim is under 25 and the 'Ung bilist' (Young Driver) add-on has not been purchased, an extra 5,000 DKK deductible is charged on top of the standard deductible, unless the driver is the policyholder, spouse or cohabiting partner.
Repair network requirements
The extended courtesy-car benefits under Delkasko, Kasko, Bil Super and Leasing Super require repair at an If Partner garage; If cannot guarantee the courtesy car will match the insured vehicle's make, model or equipment.
Territorial scope
Casco cover, including If Vejhjælp Europa and other add-ons, applies abroad only in connection with holiday trips of up to 8 consecutive weeks, and only to the extent not covered by any other insurance taken out for driving abroad.
Anti-theft requirements
The terms and conditions do not state any mandatory alarm, immobilizer or other anti-theft device requirement as a condition for theft cover.
Claim notification deadline
Claims must be reported to If as soon as possible via if.dk or the 24/7 phone line. Crimes such as theft, robbery or vandalism must also be reported to the police in the country where the incident occurred. Requests for psychological crisis help must be reported within 3 months of the incident.
Deductible rules
The deductible amount is stated in the insurance agreement. Only one deductible applies if a claim affects both liability and casco cover. If two or more chargeable claims occur within 12 months at price steps 1-7, the deductible doubles from the second claim onward (not applicable at step 8, 'elitebilist'). An extra 5,000 DKK deductible applies for drivers under 25 (without Ung bilist) or for exceeding the agreed annual mileage. No deductible applies to glass repairs, Friskade claims, serial vandalism, or psychological crisis help.
Policy specifics
Rental car provision
Provision of a replacement/rental car while the insured vehicle is being repaired
SourceNew value replacement
For newer cars, compensation may include replacement of vehicle at new value in early years
SourceGlass damage (windscreen and windows)
Covers damage to windscreen and other vehicle windows as part of standard Kasko coverage
SourceCollision and accident damage
Covers damage to the insured vehicle from collisions, parking damage, and single-vehicle accidents
SourceDeductible (self-insurance amount)
The amount the policyholder must pay out-of-pocket for each claim before insurance pays
SourceClaims-free discount (bonus) and loss of bonus (malus)
A tiered system where premium discounts are earned for claim-free years and reduced if claims are filed
SourceYoung driver excess charge
Additional deductible or surcharge applies if driver is under 25 years old at time of claim
SourceGeographic coverage area
Insurance covers vehicles in Denmark and all countries part of the Green Card system
SourceRepair approval by insurer
IF must approve repair agreements and costs before work begins; exceptions for urgent roadside repairs
SourceDriving condition exclusions
Insurance does not cover claims from racing, competitive driving, or business use beyond stated parameters
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