"Baltijas Apdrošināšanas Nams" Insurance Joint Stock Company (BAN)
BAN
BAN is a motor casco insurance for the Latvia market with online purchase and 24/7 assistance.
Direct payment
The insurer may set the repair company; if the vehicle is under manufacturer warranty or the 'Repair at dealer service' cover is included, repairs are carried out at an authorised repair company designated by the insurer.
Geographic scope
Selectable territory: Baltics, Europe, or Europe and CIS
Coverage territory is chosen at policy conclusion: 'Baltics' covers Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia; 'Europe' additionally covers most EU/EEA states plus Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Monaco, Serbia and Montenegro, Switzerland; 'Europe and CIS' additionally covers Belarus, the European part of Russia west of the Urals, Moldova and Ukraine. Parties may agree another territory in the contract.
Unique selling points
- Simple, easy-to-understand cover with no hidden limits or deductibles - no additional deductible is applied to any of the optional add-on risks.
- Zero-deductible glass cover extending to the sunroof, panoramic roof and dealer-authorised service, not just standard windows.
- 24/7 phone consultation and roadside assistance across the EU for breakdowns, flat tyres, dead batteries, running out of fuel or locked-in keys.
- Zero-deductible cover for collisions with animals, a peril many competitors charge extra for.
- Fast, fully online KASKO policy issuance in around 5 minutes.
Coverage limits
Own damage (sudden and unforeseen damage)
Covered
Core cover for any sudden and unforeseen damage to the vehicle, except contractual exceptions. If repair is technically possible and economically justified, the insurer reimburses the cost of restoring the vehicle to its pre-loss condition.
Total loss (write-off)
Covered
A vehicle is a total loss when restoration is technically impossible or economically unjustified (repair cost exceeds pre-accident value minus salvage). In this case, indemnity equals the vehicle's market value immediately before the accident minus salvage value and deductible.
Partial loss (repairable damage)
Covered
Where repair is technically possible and economically justified, the insurer covers the cost of repairing the vehicle to its pre-loss condition, subject to the applicable deductible.
Theft and robbery
Covered
Core cover for open or covert theft/robbery of the vehicle (excluding embezzlement, extortion and fraud) and for theft of built-in vehicle parts (burglary). If not all keys/security-device controllers are surrendered to the insurer, indemnity is reduced to 50% unless specific exceptions apply. Coverage requires that the vehicle was fitted with, and using, the security systems stated in the contract.
Full glass cover with no deductible
Optional
Optional add-on (must be specifically agreed in the contract) covering front, rear and side windows, sunroof, panoramic roof and roof glazing damage, including cracks from temperature changes, with no deductible and no limit on the number of claims during the policy period at partner service centres or the relevant brand's dealer service.
Natural perils
Covered
Damage from natural events falls under the core 'Bojājumi' (sudden and unforeseen damage) cover, but the insurer does not pay indemnity for losses caused by large-scale natural catastrophes (e.g. earthquakes, major landslides affecting many people), war, riots or similar events.
Vandalism / third-party unlawful acts
Covered
Damage caused by unlawful acts of third parties is covered under the core all-risks 'Bojājumi' definition and under the theft/robbery and burglary risks, which explicitly reference damage from unlawful third-party conduct.
24/7 roadside assistance
€1,000
Optional add-on, valid only if noted on the policy, providing 24/7 phone consultation, roadside help and evacuation across the EU for vehicles up to 3,500 kg. Assistance is unlimited in Latvia (with an exception for repeat unresolved defects); outside Latvia the cost limit is 1,000 EUR per roadside-assistance case and 1,000 EUR per evacuation case.
Replacement vehicle / rental car reimbursement
€450
Optional add-on reimbursing rental car costs when the vehicle cannot be used due to an insured event, calculated without deducting the deductible. Reimbursement is capped at 30 EUR per day and a maximum of 15 calendar days during the policy period (maximum total benefit approx. 450 EUR).
Driver and passenger accident insurance
Covered
The IPID states that accident insurance for the driver and passengers is included in the CASCO product in the event of a road traffic accident recognised as an insured event. The base T&C describe this as governed by separate accident-insurance terms specified in the contract.
Key conditions
Driver age and experience limit
If the vehicle was driven by a person whose age or driving experience is below the level stated in the contract, indemnity for vehicle damage or total loss is reduced by 20% of the recoverable loss amount.
Repair network requirements
Repairs are carried out at the insurer-designated manufacturer-authorised repair company (mandatory if the vehicle is under factory warranty or 'Repair at dealer service' is agreed) or, if 'Repair at a service of the client's choice' is agreed, at any non-manufacturer-authorised repair company chosen by the client, reimbursed up to standard Latvian market rates for the vehicle's make, model and age.
Territorial scope
Coverage territory is selected at policy conclusion as Baltics, Europe, or Europe and CIS, each covering a specified list of countries; the parties may agree another territory in the contract.
Anti-theft requirements
Coverage is valid only if the vehicle is fitted with, and maintains in working order, the security systems and control/authorisation devices stated in the contract; devices must be stored separately from vehicle keys, and in theft/burglary cases all keys and security-device controllers must be surrendered to the insurer, otherwise indemnity is reduced or refused.
Claim notification deadline
The policyholder must immediately notify the responsible authority (police, fire and rescue service, etc.) of the event. If this notification obligation is not fulfilled for damage risk claims, total indemnity payable over the policy term is capped at 1,500 EUR.
Deductible rules
No deductible applies to vehicle damage caused by a road accident in Latvia where the at-fault vehicle and its MTPL-insured owner are identified. Otherwise the contractually agreed deductible applies to damage, theft/robbery and total-loss cases respectively, and from the second claim onward for damage or burglary the deductible is at least 150 EUR. If several deductible rules could apply, the highest deductible is used.
Where to buy
Documents
All-risks land transport insurance terms No. 71.06 (current)
Terms & conditions
Land vehicle insurance terms No. 71.05 (archived, valid until 25.05.2022)
Terms & conditions
CASCO Insurance Product Information Document
IPID
Appendix No. 1 - 24/7 Roadside Assistance Services Terms
Other document
Policy specifics
24/7 Roadside assistance
24-hour roadside assistance service included in basic CASCO coverage for vehicle breakdowns, tire failures, fuel issues, and other emergencies on roads in Latvia and EU/EEA territory
SourceDriver and passenger accident insurance
Accident insurance for the driver and passengers included in CASCO product cover in case of traffic accident involving the insured vehicle
SourcePersonal belongings damage coverage
Coverage for damage to personal belongings inside the vehicle's interior or luggage compartment
SourceWindshield and glass damage coverage
Optional coverage for replacement of windshield, side windows, rear window, glass hatches, panoramic roof, and damage from temperature changes - can be added with zero deductible at partner repair services and authorized dealer service centers
SourceTheft and robbery coverage
Coverage for vehicle theft, robbery, and damage caused by unlawful acts of third parties, including stolen accessories
SourceCollision with animal
Coverage for damage resulting from collision with forest and/or domestic animals
SourceRepair network - Latvia first
For vehicles up to 3 years old, repairs are performed at authorized manufacturer repair service centers in Latvia. If repairs cannot be provided in Latvia, repairs are performed at manufacturer-authorized service in EEA country as directed by insurer.
SourceMarket value settlement for total loss
In case of vehicle damage or theft, the market value of the vehicle on the date of the incident is paid per the policy terms and subject to prior insurer agreement
SourceDeductible (self-risk) structure
BAN CASCO offers simplified coverage with no hidden deductibles or self-risks for additional risks. Standard coverage provides clear, easy-to-understand terms without additional self-risks applied to add-on risks.
SourceTimely policy amendment notification
CASCO insurance is only valid if the policyholder provides timely notice of changes to the risks covered by the insurance policy
Source