Debeka Krankenversicherungsverein a. G. / Debeka Versicherungsgruppe
Debeka
Debeka is a motor third-party liability insurance for the Germany market with online purchase and 24/7 assistance.
Direct payment
Debeka is authorized to settle or defend claims brought against the policyholder directly in the policyholder's name, and pays justified third-party claims in money while defending unjustified or excessive claims at its own cost.
Geographic scope
Europe and the non-European territories belonging to the European Union
The Motor Third-Party Liability Insurance provides cover within the geographic borders of Europe and the non-European territories belonging to the EU, applying at minimum the contractually agreed cover even if local statutory minimums are lower.
Unique selling points
- Marketing material advertises an example flat (Pauschal) liability sum of EUR 100 million for personal injury, property damage and pure financial loss combined, well above the statutory minimum.
- Optional Fahrerschutzversicherung pays the driver's own accident-related personal injury like a liability insurer, up to EUR 15 million per claim including up to EUR 200,000 in pain-and-suffering compensation.
- Optional Autoschutzbrief bundles Europe-wide breakdown recovery, towing, replacement vehicle, overnight accommodation and repatriation assistance in one add-on tied to the MTPL policy.
- Under the Innovationsklausel, benefit improvements introduced in new policy conditions are automatically applied to existing contracts in the event of a claim, at no additional premium.
Coverage limits
Bodily injury liability
€100
Debeka indemnifies the policyholder up to the liability sums agreed in the individual contract for injury or death of third parties caused through use of the vehicle; the exact sum insured is shown in the policy schedule. Marketing material cites an example of a EUR 100 million flat (combined) sum for personal injury, property damage and pure financial loss.
Property damage liability
€100
Debeka indemnifies the policyholder up to the contractually agreed sums for damage, destruction, or loss of third-party property caused through use of the vehicle; often part of the same combined (Pauschal) liability sum as bodily injury. Exact sum shown in the policy schedule.
Defense against unjustified claims
Covered
As part of the liability cover, Debeka defends unjustified or excessive third-party claims against the policyholder at its own cost; no separate cap on defense cost is stated in the terms.
Green Card / International Motor Insurance Card cover
Conditional
If Debeka has issued an International Motor Insurance Card (Green Card), liability cover extends to the non-European countries listed on it that are not crossed out, in the scope described for European/EU travel.
Autoschutzbrief (roadside/breakdown assistance)
Optional
Optional add-on (Autoschutzbrief) that can only be taken together with MTPL for the same vehicle. Covers breakdown/accident recovery, towing, replacement vehicle, overnight stays, and additional foreign-travel services, each subject to individual sub-limits (e.g. towing costs up to EUR 200 if self-organized, up to 7 days car hire at EUR 60/day).
Fahrerschutzversicherung (driver accident/personal injury cover)
€15,000,000
Optional add-on that can only be taken together with MTPL for the same vehicle. Pays for the authorized driver's own personal injury from an accident while driving, as a liability insurer would (loss of earnings, household help, adapted housing, dependents' support, pain and suffering up to EUR 200,000 after at least 5 consecutive days of hospitalization). Total benefits per claim are capped at EUR 15 million.
Kfz-Unfallversicherung (occupant accident cover)
Optional
Separate, legally independent optional insurance for injury or death of vehicle occupants (driver and passengers) due to an accident connected with use of the vehicle. Sums insured for invalidity and death benefits are individually agreed and shown in the policy schedule; no fixed amount is stated in the general terms.
Key conditions
Territorial scope
Cover applies within the geographic borders of Europe and non-European territories belonging to the EU, with at least the contractually agreed cover regardless of the destination country's own statutory minimums.
Green card rules
Cover extends to additional non-European countries only if Debeka has issued an International Motor Insurance Card (Green Card) and the country is not crossed out on it.
Driver restrictions
Only drivers authorized by the person entitled to dispose of the vehicle, and holding the required driving licence, may use it; the policyholder, holder or owner must not knowingly allow use by an unauthorized or unlicensed driver.
Claim notification deadline
Any incident that may result in a claim must be reported to Debeka within one week.
Bonus-malus rules
Premiums follow a no-claims discount (Schadensfreiheitsrabatt) system with classes from M (worst) through 0, ½, 1 up to SF 50; a claim-free year moves the contract one class better, while one or more claims in a calendar year move it several classes worse, per the published class tables.
Where to buy
Policy specifics
Geographic coverage territory
Motor Third-Party Liability Insurance coverage extends to EU member states and potentially other countries with green card
SourceLiability coverage limits
Motor Third-Party Liability Insurance provides coverage up to contractually agreed liability limits; example shows 100 million euros flat coverage
SourceClaim notification requirement
Policyholder must notify insurer of any claim within one week that may result in insurer liability
SourcePremium payment requirement
Premiums must be paid timely and in full for coverage to be maintained
SourceDuty to provide accurate information
Policyholder must truthfully and completely answer all questions in the application
SourceDuty to notify changes
Policyholder must promptly notify insurer of any changes to characteristics affecting premium calculation
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