Unipol Assicurazioni S.p.A.
Unipol
Unipol is a motor casco insurance for the Italy market with online purchase and 24/7 assistance.
Direct payment
Premiums are paid at the Agency/point of sale or to the Company, including via secure APP/web card payment; in case of a claim, repairs can be settled directly with UnipolService network workshops (or UnipolGlass for glass claims) with no need for the customer to anticipate costs, or reimbursed if the customer chooses a non-network repairer.
Geographic scope
Italy, San Marino, Vatican City, EU member states, and Andorra, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, Monaco, United Kingdom, North Macedonia, Serbia, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine
Coverage for Azerbaijan, Cyprus and Serbia is limited to territories under the control of the respective governments.
Unique selling points
- Kasko and Mini Kasko cover extend to electric vehicle charging equipment (cable, charger and home wallbox), up to €800 per claim/year, a benefit many competitors exclude by default.
- Vehicles can be equipped with the Unibox satellite device, giving customers integrated safety, service and cost-saving benefits alongside the policy.
- Casco cover can be combined within the modular Unica Unipol policy, uniting vehicle, home, family, pet and travel protection under a single contract with one renewal date.
- Fully digital quoting and purchase is available online or via app, with vehicle data and claims history retrieved automatically from the ANIA database so no documents need to be uploaded.
- Premiums can be split into fixed monthly instalments, making comprehensive cover more accessible without a large upfront payment.
Coverage limits
Kasko (Own Damage / Collision Coverage)
100% of insured sum
Only in Kasko Base, Kasko Plus
Kasko covers material and direct damage to the insured vehicle from collision with other vehicles, impact with fixed or mobile obstacles (including persons and animals), leaving the road, overturning, falling trees/stones and similar events, indemnified on a Valore commerciale basis (capped by the insured sum). For cars, mixed-use vehicles and taxis, Kasko Base applies only to the first claim reported per insurance year; Kasko Plus removes this limitation and covers gross negligence without restriction. For BEV/PHEV vehicles, charging equipment (mobile cable/charger and fixed wallbox) is covered up to €800 per claim/year.
Total Loss Settlement
100% of insured sum
Only in Kasko Base, Kasko Plus, Mini Kasko Base, Mini Kasko Plus, Valore bloccato
Total loss is loss of the vehicle without recovery, or damage where repair costs equal or exceed 80% of the vehicle's commercial value. Indemnity is based on commercial value at the time of loss (Quattroruote/Dueruote listings, or Eurotax if unlisted), net of salvage value, capped by the insured sum. Under the Valore bloccato option (available with Kasko Plus/Mini Kasko Plus), if total loss occurs within 2 years of first registration, indemnity is based on the purchase/invoice value instead of the depreciated commercial value.
Partial Loss Settlement
100% of insured sum
Only in Kasko Base, Kasko Plus, Proteggi Valore
Partial loss (repair costs below 80% of commercial value) is indemnified for repair/replacement costs with wear-and-tear depreciation (Degrado d'uso) applied to spare parts and, for cars, to wheels/tyres after 2 years from first registration (fixed 30%). Under the Proteggi Valore option, no wear deduction applies to labour, and parts depreciation is reduced (30% fixed for wheels after 2 years; 10%/year up to 50% for mechanical parts).
Theft and Robbery
100% of insured sum
Only in Furto Base, Furto Plus, Furto Extra - Appropriazione indebita
Furto Base covers total loss of the vehicle from theft, attempted theft or robbery, indemnified up to the commercial/insured value; Furto Plus extends cover to partial damage. A deductible (scoperto) of 0-20% applies with a minimum non-indemnifiable amount of at least €1,500 per claim. Sub-limits: pannier/topcase up to €400 per claim (€200 topcase/€300 panniers), EV charging cable up to €200 per claim/year. Furto Extra - Appropriazione indebita extends cover to embezzlement.
Glass Coverage
€600
Only in Riparazione Libera, Riparazione Diretta
Covers windscreen/glass damage from accidental causes, third-party acts or natural events (including hail). If repaired at an UnipolGlass network centre, costs are reimbursed in full with no deductible (10-year warranty on installation defects). If repaired at a non-network centre, cover is capped at €600 per claim with a €200 deductible. For camper plexiglass windows, cover is capped at €600 per claim with a €100 deductible. ADAS sensor recalibration is included.
Natural Events
100% of insured sum
Only in Eventi Naturali Base, Eventi Naturali Media, Eventi Naturali Plus
Covers flood, storm, earthquake, landslide, avalanche, falling trees/ice, hurricane and similar events up to the insured sum. Eventi Naturali Base excludes hail; Eventi Naturali Media covers hail up to a dedicated sum stated in the policy schedule; Eventi Naturali Plus covers hail without a separate sub-limit. A deductible from 10% (min €200) to 20% (min €700) applies; deductibles are eliminated or halved under Riparazione Diretta depending on the repair network used.
Vandalism
100% of insured sum
Only in Atti Vandalici
Covers damage from riots, strikes, terrorism, sabotage and vandalism up to the insured sum, provided partial damage is actually repaired and supported by tax documentation. EV charging cable damage from vandalism is covered up to €200 per claim/year. A deductible from 10% (min €200) to 20% (min €700) applies; eliminated under Riparazione Diretta if repaired at an UnipolService network workshop.
Roadside Assistance
€200 – €3,000
Only in Assistenza Base, Assistenza Plus, Assistenza Extra Large, Assistenza Extra Domiciliare, Assistenza Extra Crash con Telematica, Assistenza Extra Rimorchio
24/7 roadside assistance (breakdown, accident, theft/fire, flat tyre, lost keys, fuel issues, glass breakage, vandalism, flat battery) via the UnipolAssistance operations centre, active 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Covers on-site repair, recovery from off-road position, and vehicle/passenger transport and towing, with cost ceilings varying by formula and vehicle weight: Assistenza Base transport & custody up to €200-€1,000 per claim; Assistenza Plus up to €600-€3,000; Assistenza Extra Large (cars only) up to €2,000.
Replacement Vehicle
Optional
Only in Assistenza Base, Assistenza Plus, Assistenza Extra Large
A replacement vehicle (up to 1600cc, unlimited mileage) is provided if repairs require more than 8 hours of certified labour and the request is made within 30 days of the event. Duration: Assistenza Base 3 days (7 days for accidents if the vehicle is taken to a partner repair centre); Assistenza Plus up to 30 days for theft, 7 days standard, 3 days if not repaired at a partner centre; Assistenza Extra Large up to 15 days standard, 30 days for theft. Not provided if the vehicle is disabled/unusable due to hail.
Driver Accident Cover
Optional
Only in Infortuni del Conducente Base, Infortuni del Conducente Plus
Covers the driver's death or permanent disability (Base: only if the driver bears total/partial responsibility for the event; Plus: regardless of responsibility) up to the sum insured stated in the policy schedule. A 30% deductible applies if safety devices (seatbelts) were not used; for permanent disability above 95% the indemnity is doubled; for catastrophic natural events the indemnity is 50% of the capital with a further 10% deductible for disability ≤50%. A Supervalutazione futuro protetto clause doubles the indemnity for minor/disabled children if both parents die in the same event, capped at €200,000. Medical expense reimbursement and daily hospitalisation/immobilisation allowances are available as paid extensions.
Key conditions
Driver age and experience limit
The policy does not set a specific minimum driver age or driving-experience requirement for the Kasko/CVT guarantees themselves; a related 'Guida Esperta' RCA tariff option (where applicable, referenced under the Senza Problemi accessory guarantee) requires the driver to be at least 26 years old with a licence held for at least 3 years.
Repair network requirements
Under the optional Riparazione Diretta tariff option, the policyholder must use an active UnipolService network workshop (or the Network specializzato grandine di UnipolService for hail glass claims) to benefit from eliminated or reduced deductibles; repairs at non-network workshops incur an additional 20% deductible, and Eventi Naturali/Atti Vandalici deductibles are only halved (not eliminated) outside the network.
Territorial scope
The CVT (Kasko and related) guarantees are valid in Italy, San Marino, Vatican City, EU member states, and Andorra, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, Monaco, United Kingdom, North Macedonia, Serbia, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey and Ukraine; cover for Azerbaijan, Cyprus and Serbia is limited to territories under the control of the respective governments.
Anti-theft requirements
If a satellite anti-theft/locator (GPS/GSM/GPRS) tariff option is selected, the device must be installed by the manufacturer or an authorised installer, comply with EU directives 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2009/661/CE and ISO 9001 certification, and remain active under an operative locator-service contract; failure to meet these conditions, or provider service interruption due to non-payment, adds a 25% deductible to the theft indemnity.
Claim notification deadline
For vehicle damage (Kasko, Collision) claims: notification must be made to Unipol within 3 days of the loss event date.
Deductible rules
Deductibles (scoperti), non-indemnifiable minimums and franchigie vary by guarantee and are stated in the policy schedule: Kasko applies a 10%-25% scoperto (min €300-€1,500), Furto 0%-20% (min €1,500), Mini Kasko a fixed franchigia of €200-€750, Cristalli a €200 franchigia if repaired outside the UnipolGlass network. An additional deductible applies for driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs: Kasko adds a 5% scoperto with a €200 minimum (limited to the first claim per insurance year), while Mini Kasko adds a fixed €200 franchigia.
Where to buy
Policy specifics
Kasko (Comprehensive Coverage Base)
Comprehensive coverage for vehicle damage from collision, impact against obstacles, rollover, and exit from road during circulation
SourceKasko Plus
Extended Kasko coverage with enhanced protection and additional benefits compared to base Kasko
SourceMini Kasko
Limited comprehensive coverage for vehicle damage from collision with identified vehicles only, not including impact against obstacles, rollover, or exit from road
SourceMechanical Breakdown
Optional coverage (private cars only) for mechanical breakdown of listed engine, climate control, gearbox, transmission and brake components, including diagnosis costs
SourceDirect Repair Network
Repairs can be conducted at authorized repair shops within Unipol's network or at customer's chosen repairer; direct settlement with authorized network shops, reimbursement for customer-chosen repairs
SourceVehicle Value Determination Method
Vehicle value determined using Eurotax price list (Sanguinetti editorial) or, if not listed, using Quattroruote (Domus editorial) price list for commercial value determination based on vehicle code and usage patterns
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