Comprehensive Car Insurance

Description and purpose
Comprehensive car insurance is an optional car insurance policy that covers a variety of risks related to material damage to a privately owned vehicle, regardless of who is at fault. The comprehensive car insurance policy protects the insured vehicle against multiple risks, such as accidents, theft, fire, vandalism, and natural disasters. This differs from motor third-party liability insurance (MTPL), which only covers damages caused to other vehicles or individuals.
Target audience
Vehicle owners, particularly those with new or high-value cars, looking to protect their investment and minimize repair costs in case of unexpected events.

Coverage and risks
Comprehensive car insurance policies offer various levels of coverage, which can significantly differ:

- Full Comprehensive Car Insurance – covers all risks, including accidents, theft, and natural phenomena.
- Partial Comprehensive Car Insurance – may include only some risks, such as theft and vandalism, while excluding minor accidents or non-essential damages.

Comprehensive car insurance coverage may include:
  • Accident damage – protects the vehicle against collision damage, regardless of who is at fault.
  • Natural events – covers damage caused by natural events such as storms, hail, floods, or landslides.
  • Acts of vandalism and theft – protects against damages caused by vandalism or theft.
Types and options
- Full Comprehensive Car Insurance: covers all risks, including accidents, theft, and natural events.
- Partial Comprehensive Car Insurance: covers a limited number of risks, such as theft or vandalism.
Benefits
Financial protection against significant repair costs, maintaining the vehicle's value, and ensuring comprehensive protection against multiple risks.
Public association
”Uniunea Asiguratorilor din Republica Moldova”