Insuranse Netherlands
Insuranse Netherlands
Insuranse Netherlands
The Netherlands
Insurance NL 1403-LPD
Insurance NL 1404-LPD
Passengers NL 1405-LPD
Euro Insurances DAC trading as LeasePlan Insurance is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Registered in Ireland No. 222 618
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General Terms and Conditions
NL 1401-LPD
Definitions
Article 1
In the terms and conditions the following terms are defined as stated below:
1.1 Insurer
Euro Insurances DAC trading as LeasePlan Insurance is established in Dublin, Ireland and is
regulated by the Central Bank of lreland.
1.4 Lessee
The other party to the contract with the lessor relating to one or more (lease) vehicles.
1.5 Lessor
The owner and/or operational manager of one or more insured (lease) vehicles to which the lessee
has the right of use.
1.7 Fleet
The collection of insured vehicles described in the insurance contract.
Insurance territory
Article 2
The insurance is exclusively valid – also during transportation of the motor vehicle – within the
countries for which the insurer has issued an international insurance certificate (green card).
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Term and end of the insurance
Article 3
3.1.1 Initially, the insurance is entered into up to the fleet expiry date. After that, the insurance is
automatically extended for the term of 12 months, unless the insurance has been terminated in
good time.
3.1.2 During the term of the fleet insurance individual vehicles are insured from the time of
registration to the time of deregistration referred to in Article 4.
3.2.1 Termination
The insurance contract has been terminated by the insurer or the policy holder in writing at least
two months prior to the fleet expiry date.
3.3.1 Abroad
The vehicle is normally kept abroad, unless the insurer has given permission for this in writing.
Article 4
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4.3 Additional terms and conditions and/or premiums for vehicles
The insurer reserves the right not to accept vehicles and/or to impose additional terms and
conditions or premiums. The insurer must notify the policy holder of this in writing within 30 days
after the registration of the vehicle with the insurer. In the event of non-acceptance of the vehicle
the insurance will terminate when the notification has reached the policy holder and/or the insured
party.
Premium
Article 5
5.1 Payment
The policy holder must pay the premium, costs and insurance tax in advance, at the latest on the
15th day after these have been invoiced to him.
5.2 Adjustment
In the event of interim registration or de-registration of one or more vehicles the premium will be
due pro rata, or where applicable, be refunded pro rata up to the next fleet expiry date.
5.3 Administration
If the lessee is the policy holder, then the lessor will arrange the premium administration between
the policy holder and the insurer.
5.4 Non-payment
If the policy holder does not pay, or refuses to pay the amount due within the period described in
Article 5.1, no cover will be provided with regard to events or accidents that occur after that. A
notice of default is not required for this. The cover becomes effective again on the day following the
day on which the amount due has been received and accepted by the insurer. However, events
that have occurred in the period in which the insurance did not provide cover will remain excluded
from cover.
If the policy holder does not pay the amount due within three months of becoming due, the insurer
may at its own discretion terminate the insurance on a date to be determined there and then.
5.5 Collection
All collection costs relating to non-payment, both legal and extra-legal costs, are for the account of
the insured party who is in default. The extra-legal collection costs shall amount to at least 15% of
the amount due including statutory interest.
Article 6
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6.2 Interim adjustments
If during the insurance year the risk or claims experience of the insurer gives cause for this in the
opinion of the insurer, the insurer is entitled to change the premiums and the terms and conditions.
The changes will come into effect 30 days after written notification of such changes by the insurer.
6.3 Notification
If the policy holder does not agree with the changes referred to in Articles 6.1 and 6.2, the policy
holder must inform the insurer of this at the latest within 30 days after the premium due date by
registered letter. The contract then ends with effect from the fleet expiry date (Article 6.1) or on the
date on which the changes would have taken effect (Article 6.2).
The option for the policy holder to terminate does not apply if:
a. the change to the premium and/or the terms and conditions is the result of statutory regulations
or provisions;
b. the premium changes as a result of indexation;
c. the change entails a reduction in premium;
d. the change entails an extension in cover.
Article 7
7.1 Notification
To inform the insurer of any event in which the insured vehicle was directly or indirectly involved
and which could involve the insurer becoming liable for damages within 2 x 24 hours after the
occurrence of the event, or the event becoming known to them.
7.2 Cooperation
To give all information, proof, authorisations and cooperation relating to the claim or the recovery
of damage from a third party that is requested by the insurer and/or the lessor and/or the loss
adjuster and to refrain from doing anything that could harm the interests of the insurer.
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7.6 False statement
The insured party furthermore loses his/her entire right to compensation if he/she knowingly makes
an incomplete or false statement about the origin, nature and scope of an event or accident.
Claim settlement
Article 8
Lease vehicle
As long as the insured vehicle is the property of and/or is managed by a lessor, any possible
compensation, which relates to damage to, or loss of the insured vehicle, shall fall to the lessor in
which event the insurer will also be discharged with respect to the policy holder.
Exclusions
Article 9
This insurance does not provide cover if:
9.1 Intent
The event or accident arose with or due to consent, intent, recklessness, or a serious degree of
negligence of one of the Holders.
9.2 Races
The event or accident was caused during the preparation for or participation in speed, regularity or
skill trials and races as well as all other races or trials.
This exclusion does not apply to treasure hunts and orienteering rallies that take place entirely
within the Netherlands and last no longer than 24 hours, nor to anti-skid training courses or driving
skills training within the Netherlands.
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due to the expiry of the validity period stated in the law, unless the holder has reached the age of
70 years;
b. had not complied with the conditions stated on his or her driving licence;
c. had been disqualified from driving ;
d. has had his or her driving licence withdrawn;
e. had received a driving ban.
9.8 Seizure
The event or accident has arisen during the time when the insured vehicle was seized,
commandeered or used by or pursuant to a decision by the Dutch government or a foreign power.
9.11 Leaving the site of an accident/collision If the situation involves damage to a third party/ to
third parties, and/or the vehicle is no longer driveable, the driver may not leave the site of the
accident/collision without the permission of the insurer.
Lapse of rights
10.1 A legal action to claim compensation must be submitted to the insurer within three years after
the day on which the policy holder and/or the insured party became aware of the amount becoming
due.
10.2 After the insurer has taken a final decision on the rejection of the right to payment and has
informed the policy holder and/or the insured party of this decision in writing, the period of limitation
for the legal claim for compensation is a period of six months. The insurer must expressly point out
this period of limitation to the policy holder and/or the insured party.
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Duty of information to the lessor
Article 11
The insurer will notify the lessor of any changes to or the termination of the insurance or cover at
the earliest opportunity.
Notifications
Article 12
12.1 To the insurer
Notifications to the insurer must be made to the offices of the insurer.
14.2 Temporary motor vehicle while waiting for an ordered lease car
If the insured vehicle is replaced because the motor vehicle concerned was not yet available, then
the insurance also applies for the replacement motor vehicle, provided this concerns a similar
motor vehicle and that it can be shown that the original insured vehicle was not yet available during
that time.
The premium for this period remains due in full.
Insurance contract
Article 15
All terms and conditions in the insurance contract between the insurer and the policy holder can be
supplemented or changed. If the insurance contract contains a provision that deviates from or is
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inconsistent with the regulation in these terms and conditions on the same subject, the provision in
the insurance contract takes precedence.
16.2 Complaints
Complaints about the insurance contract can be submitted to:
or
Broadspire
Crawford & Company (Nederland) B.V.
Postbus 626, 3000 AP Rotterdam The Netherlands
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Terms and Conditions for Legal Liability Insurance
NL 1402-LPD
WAM
Article 2
With regard to what may have been provided otherwise in these insurance terms and conditions,
this insurance is deemed to comply with the requirements laid down by or pursuant to the Motor
Insurance Liability Act (Wet Aansprakelijkheidsverzekering Motorrijtuigen) (hereinafter referred to
as WAM).
Definitions
Article 3
In the terms and conditions the following terms are defined as stated below:
Cover
Article 4
4.1 Legal liability
The insurance covers the civil liability of the insured parties for damages inflicted with or by the
insured vehicle to persons and/or goods and this for all insured parties together up to a maximum
of € 2,500,000.00 per event for material damage and a maximum of € 6,100,000.00 per event for
bodily injury.
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4.3 Trailer
If for driving the insured vehicle a category B-E driving licence is required, then – even if not
indicated in the insurance contract – a trailer/caravan shall also be regarded as the insured vehicle
provided the coupling complies with the statutory requirements and where the trailer concerned
can be regarded as being part of the insured vehicle within the meaning of the WAM.
4.6 Surety
If foreign authorities request the provision of a surety to guarantee the rights of any injured parties,
to lift the impounding of the insured vehicle or to obtain the release of an insured party, the insurer
will provide this surety up to a maximum of € 50,000.00 for all insured parties together, provided
the insured party on whose behalf this is done has a claim against the insurer for compensation of
the damage. The insured parties are obliged to authorise the insurer to take possession of the
surety as soon as the surety is released. They will have to provide full cooperation to obtain
repayment of the surety.
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Exclusions
Article 5
Apart from the exclusions set out in the General Terms and Conditions NL 1401-LPD this
insurance does not provide cover for:
Claim settlement
Article 6
6.1 Claims by injured parties
The insurer reserves the right to handle claims by injured parties at its own discretion.
6.2 Compensation
The insurer has the right to pay damages directly to the injured parties and to come to
arrangements with them. If the compensation consists of periodic payments and the value of the
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payments, taking into account any other damages, is higher than the insured amount, then the
duration or the amount of those payments will be reduced proportionately.
Right of recourse
Article 7
7.1 Event not covered
If the insurer, pursuant to the WAM or a corresponding foreign law, is obliged to pay damages
without the event being covered, the insurer is entitled to recover the damages and costs due from
the liable insured party as well as the policy holder or its contracting party.
7.2 No recourse
The insurer will not exercise this right of recourse with regard to:
Excess
Article 8
Unless expressly agreed otherwise the excess for every legal liability claim is:
- Nil per event for private motor vehicles and delivery vans
- €250 per event for trucks (> 3,500 GVW).
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Terms and Conditions for Fully Comprehensive Insurance
NL 1403-LPD
General Terms and Conditions
Article 1
These terms and conditions, where declared applicable in the insurance contract, apply in addition
to the General Terms and Conditions NL 1401-LPD.
Definitions
Article 2
In these terms and conditions the following terms are defined as stated below:
2.2.1 Vehicle
A vehicle described in Article 1.6 of the General Terms and Conditions NL 1401-LPD.
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2.3.4 Optional VAT
If agreed in the insurance contract, VAT applicable on the amounts stated in Article 2.3.1 and 2.3.3
can be included in the insured value.
Cover
Article 3
The insurance covers the damage to or loss of the insured vehicle caused by or consisting of the
following events:
3.1 Fire
Fire, explosion, spontaneous combustion, short circuit and lightning strike.
3.2 Theft
Theft or attempted theft of the insured vehicle, embezzlement, joyriding including damage caused
to the insured vehicle by the perpetrator of this crime.
It is expressly stipulated that if the events concerned are caused by the lessee or his employee or
any other insured parties, these are not covered.
The events concerned are also not covered if the insured vehicle is not fitted with an anti-theft
alarm specified by the insurer and/or lessor or if this has not been actuated.
Vehicles for which the insured value exceeds an amount to be indicated by the insurer and/or the
lessor and/or that are regarded by the insurer and/or the lessor as prone to theft must be fitted as
standard with an anti-theft alarm system at the discretion of the insurer and/or the lessor.
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3.6 Riots
Riots (understood to mean occasional manifestations of violence directed against the public
authorities).
3.7 Animals
Collision with birds, stray animals or wild animals crossing, but only where the damage was caused
directly by this collision.
3.8 Aircraft
The falling of aircraft or their parts, as well as the falling of objects from an aircraft.
3.9 Transportation
An external event during the time when the insured vehicle was handed over to a transport
company for transportation with a means of transport, with the exception of damage caused during
hoisting and towing and damage such as scrapes, scratches and damage to the paintwork.
3.10 Collision
Collision, overturning, skidding, and running off the road or into water.
Exclusions
Article 4
Apart from the general exclusions stated in the General Terms and Conditions NL 1401-LPD, this
insurance does not cover:
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4.5 Frost
Damage due to frost, unless the frost is the result of a covered event.
4.9 Theft
Damage due to theft or embezzlement of, breaking into or joyriding with the vehicle, or attempt to
do so, if Holder has not taken sufficient care to prevent the damage. This in any case applies if: -
Holder has not locked the vehicle; - Holder has left the key(s), starting lock(s) or another means of
opening the car or starting its engine, in the car;
- After he has found out that the items in the previous indent have been lost, Holder has not taken
adequate measures to prevent the damage referred to here.
Level of compensation
Article 5
5.1 Maximum compensation
The total compensation from the insurer will never be more than the insured value of the vehicle,
with the exception of loss assessment costs.
5.3 Theft
In the event of loss due to theft or embezzlement of the insured vehicle, the insurer compensates
the market value immediately before the loss, provided not more than the insured value is
compensated.
The insurer is only obliged to pay compensation if the ownership rights of the stolen or embezzled
insured vehicle are transferred to the insurer.
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original purchase invoice or the purchase invoice for the vehicle that shows which accessories
and/or other fixtures were present in the vehicle. Compensation will only be paid after submitting
the removable control panel, screen, security card or other security device.
Excess
Article 6
6.1 General
Unless otherwise explicitly agreed, the standard excess for each fire, theft or damage claim is:
- € 150 per event for passenger cars
- € 250 per event for delivery vans and trucks.
If recovery of the damage is possible, the insurer and/or the lessor will credit the excess to the
lessee after having received the compensation.
Instead of 10% of the insured value, the standard agreed excess for fire, theft and damage is
applied in the following cases:
- vehicles of a convertible model that are fitted with an alarm system approved in accordance with
Kiwa SCM class 3;
- vehicles with an insured value of between € 50,000 excluding VAT and € 75,000 excluding VAT
that are fitted with an alarm system approved in accordance with Kiwa SCM class 3;
- vehicles with an insured value of € 75,000 excluding VAT or higher that are fitted with an alarm
system approved in accordance with Kiwa SCM class 4 or 5.
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6.3 Excess for windscreen damage
No excess applies in the event of windscreen damage referred to in Article 3.3 of the terms and
conditions if the windscreen is repaired instead of replaced. When a front windscreen is replaced
by a repairer appointed by the insurer and/or the lessor a discount of € 68 is given on the agreed
excess.
The above only applies where the repair or replacement was carried out by a repairer appointed by
the insurer and/or the lessor.
Claim settlement
Article 7
7.1 General
If the vehicle is leased, the insured parties must at all times follow the guidelines of the insurer
and/or the lessor.
7.5 Payment
7.5.1 Term
If there is a right to compensation pursuant to these terms and conditions, the insurer shall pay the
compensation due within 30 days after receipt of all the documents relating to the damage, subject
to the provision of Article 7.4.
When compensation takes place as a result of technical or economic write-off of the vehicle the
insurer and/or the lessor reserves the right to have the wreck transferred to a party of its choosing.
The payment of the compensation will not take place until after the lessee has handed over all
parts of the registration certificate belonging to the insured vehicle to the lessor and/or the insurer.
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taking into account the provisions of Article 7.5.2. Any compensation, which is legally owed to the
insured party not being the policy holder, will be paid by the policy holder to the insured party.
Subrogation
Article 8
By paying the claim following fire, theft and damage, the rights of the insured party against third
parties shall be transferred to the insurer, as well as the rights to the insured vehicle that has been
lost as a result of theft, going missing or embezzlement and for which compensation has been
paid. The insured party is obliged to assist the insurer in its endeavours to recover the loss from
third parties, or to reclaim the insured vehicle that has been stolen, embezzled or lost.
Right of recourse
Article 9
If an exclusion applies pursuant to the insurance terms and conditions, but the insurer is
nevertheless obliged to pay an insured party compensation pursuant to these terms and
conditions, the insurer retains the right of recourse against the party for whom the exclusion
applies.
If the insurer is obliged to pay compensation due to an event that occurred during the period when
the insured vehicle, or any part of it, was stored, or being repaired, maintained or undergoing any
other type of servicing for payment pursuant to these terms and conditions, the insurer retains the
right of recourse against the liable party and his or her employer. These people are expressly not
regarded as the insured party or parties.
These terms and conditions shall come into effect as of 1 January 2018.
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Terms and Conditions for Passenger Accident Insurance
NL 1404-LPD
General Terms and Conditions
Article 1
These terms and conditions apply, where declared applicable in the insurance contract, in addition
to the General Terms and Conditions NL 1401-LPD.
Definitions
Article 2
In the terms and conditions the following terms are defined as stated below:
2.3 Accident
Accident is understood to mean:
A sudden external force that is independent of the will of the insured party and that immediately
affects the insured party, causing a medically demonstrable physical injury that is the direct cause
of his death or permanent disability and that occurred with the insured vehicle when being driven or
standing still, getting in or out of the vehicle, as well as when performing, or assisting with, minor
repairs to the vehicle on the road.
Cover
Article 3
The insurer shall for each accident referred to in Article 2.3, compensate in accordance with the
amounts set out in the insurance contract for each insured party, if:
3.1 Death
The insured party dies within two years after the accident as a direct and exclusive result of a
physical injury, the nature and location of which are medically demonstrable, which the insured
party has suffered exclusively as the result of that accident.
3.2 Disability
Permanent loss (of function) of or permanent inability of the insured party to use certain parts of
the body or sensory capacities, as a direct and exclusive result of the physical injury, the nature
and location of which are medically demonstrable, which the insured party has suffered exclusively
as a result of that accident.
Exclusions
Article 4
Apart from the general exclusions stated in the General Terms and Conditions NL 1401-LPD this
insurance will not provide cover in the event of:
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4.1 Intent
Events or accidents, caused by intent or conditional intent of the insured party to whom the
accident has happened or of someone who has an interest in compensation.
Conditional intent is understood to mean knowingly accepting the bad luck of an accident, other
than by just normal participation in traffic.
Level of compensation
Article 5
5.1 Level of compensation in the event of Death
The compensation paid in case of death will be the full insured amount for ‘Death’, after deducting
any payments for permanent disability already made pursuant to this insurance. If however the last
said payment is higher than in the case of death, the insurer will not reclaim the difference.
5.2.1 Percentages
Full and permanent
- loss of intellectual faculties 100%
- loss of sight in both eyes 100%
- loss of sight in one eye 35%
- deafness in both ears 50%
- deafness in one ear 30%
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Full loss or complete inability to use
Right Left
- one arm or one hand 75% 65%
- a thumb 25% 20%
- an index finger 15% 12%
- a middle finger 12% 10%
- a ring finger or little finger 10% 8%
If the insured party is fully left-handed, the percentages of the right and left limbs will apply for the
left or the right limbs respectively.
For any other injury not listed above, or in case of a partial inability to use the limbs set out above,
the level of compensation will be decided in proportion to the degree of disability taking into
account the percentages set out above.
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5.3 Age limit 70 years
For insured parties who are aged over 70 years, the amounts of compensation are 50% of the
insured amounts for Death and Disability.
6.4 Examination
To allow a medical examination of the insured party, at the time and place and as often as required
by the insurer.
6.5 Post-mortem
In the event of a fatal outcome of the accident to permit a post-mortem to be carried out on the
remains where the insurer deems this necessary and accepting the obligation to undertake the
necessary steps to this effect as regards the competent authorities if requested to do so by the
insurer.
6.6 Cooperation
To provide all information, authorisations and cooperation with regard to the accident that the
insurer requests.
In the event of non-compliance with any of these obligations the insurer cannot be obliged to pay
compensation, unless the interested party can demonstrate that the non-compliance cannot be
attributed to him (her).
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Claim settlement
Article 7
7.1 Payment
If there is a rightful claim to damages pursuant to these terms and conditions, then the insurer will
pay the damages due within 30 days after receipt of all documents pertaining to the loss.
These terms and conditions shall come into effect from 1 January 2018.
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Terms and Conditions for Indemnity Insurance for Passengers
NL 1405-LPD
Definitions
Article 2
In the terms and conditions the following terms are defined as stated below
2.3 Accident
An accident is understood to mean a crash, collision, running over, fire, lightning strike, running off
the road or into water, suddenly and independent of the will of the insured party.
2.4 Loss
2.4.1 Injury to persons
Injury to persons is understood to mean: a medically demonstrable physical injury or injury to
health, whether or not resulting in death, including any resulting loss as a result of an accident.
Cover
Article 3
3.1 Insured event
The insurer compensates up to a maximum of € 1,000,000.00 for all insured parties together the
loss that is the result of an accident:
a. to the passengers
• the material consequential loss as a result of physical or mental injury, sustained while they were
in the motor vehicle, getting in or out of the motor vehicle or if they were carrying out an emergency
repair to the motor vehicle on the road or were assisting with that repair in the immediate vicinity of
the motor vehicle or were calling for assistance in the immediate vicinity;
• loss described in Article 6:106 of the Burgerlijk Wetboek [Civil Code] (emotional damages) and
the costs described in Article 6:96, paragraph 2 and Article 6:107 of the Burgerlijk Wetboek [Civil
Code].
• The costs for medical treatment, where these are not covered by any other insurance;
• Damage to goods up to the amount of the repair costs or up to the value of the goods
immediately before the event after deducting the proceeds of any remains, where these goods do
not belong to any trading stock or may be deemed to be special fixtures or accessories.
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b. to the persons referred to in Article 6:108 of the Burgerlijk Wetboek [Civil Code]:
• the loss due to loss of livelihood, pursuant to Article 6:108 paragraph 1 of the Burgerlijk Wetboek
[Civil Code]. Also insured are the costs of the removal of the dead body up to a maximum of €
4,500.00 excluding VAT
The insurer will moreover compensate the costs as far as these have been incurred with his
approval or at his behest.
Exclusions
Article 4
The following exclusions apply in addition to the general exclusions stated in the General Terms
and Conditions NL 1401-LPD:
4.1 Intent
Events or accidents that were caused by intent or conditional intent of the insured party or parties
who was/were involved in the accident or of someone who has an interest in compensation.
Conditional intent is understood to mean knowingly and willingly accepting the bad luck of an
accident, other than by just normal participation in traffic.
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4.3 During repairs etc.
The accident has occurred during the period when the insured vehicle, or any part of it, was being
repaired or maintained or undergoing any other type of servicing for payment.
4.5 The State of the Netherlands that makes a claim under this insurance.
4.6 Circumstances
The exclusions set out under ‘Driving under the influence’ (Article 9.3 NL 1401-LPD),
‘Unauthorised driver’ (Article 9.4 NL 1401-LPD), ‘Disqualified from driving’ (Article 9.7 NL 1401-
LPD) do not apply for the insured party who can demonstrate that the said circumstances have
occurred without his knowledge and against his will and that he cannot reasonably be blamed with
regard to these circumstances.
4.8 Towing
If the insured vehicle is towing another vehicle, then a passenger sitting in the towed vehicle is not
considered an Insured Person as described in Article 2.1 of these Terms and Conditions.
4.9 Theft
This insurance does not provide cover for persons who were not authorised by the authorised
person to use the car as driver, or any of the passengers during such use.
5.4 Examination
To allow a medical examination of the insured party, at the time and place and as often as required
by the insurer.
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5.5 Post-mortem
In the event of a fatal outcome of the accident to permit a post-mortem to be carried out on the
remains where the insurer deems this necessary and accepting the obligation to undertake the
necessary steps to this end as regards the competent authorities if requested to do so by the
insurer.
5.6 Cooperation
To provide all information, authorisations and cooperation with regard to the accident or the
recovery that the insurer and/or the lessor and/or the loss adjuster requests and to refrain from
anything that may harm the interests of the insurer.
In the event of non-compliance with any one of these obligations the insurer cannot be obliged to
pay compensation, unless the interested party can demonstrate that the non-compliance cannot be
attributed to him/her.
Claim settlement
Article 6
6.1 Payment
If there is a rightful claim to compensation pursuant to these terms and conditions, then the insurer
will pay the compensation due within 30 days after receipt of all documents pertaining to the loss.
These terms and conditions shall come into effect from 1 January 2018.
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Terms and Conditions for Collective Indemnity Insurance for
Passengers
NL 1410-LPD
Definitions
Article 2
In the terms and conditions the following terms are defined as stated below:
2.5 Employee
Anyone with a permanent or temporary employment contract with the policy holder, as well as the
persons referred to in Article 7:658 para. 4 BW [Civil Code].
2.7 Accident
An accident is understood to mean a crash, collision, or running over, fire or lightning strike,
running off the road or into water, suddenly and independent of the will of the insured party.
2.8 Loss
2.8.1 Injury to persons
Injury to persons is understood to mean: a medically demonstrable physical injury or injury to
health, whether or not resulting in death, including any resulting loss as a result of an accident.
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Cover
Article 3
3.1 Insured event
The insurer compensates up to a maximum of € 1,000,000 for all insured parties together the loss
that is the result of an accident:
a. to the passengers:
• the material consequential loss as a result of physical or mental injury, sustained while they were
in the motor vehicle, getting in or out of the vehicle or if they were carrying out an emergency repair
to the motor vehicle on the road or were assisting with that repair in the immediate vicinity of the
motor vehicle or were calling for assistance in the immediate vicinity;
• Loss referred to in Article 6:106 of the Burgerlijk Wetboek [Civil Code] (emotional damages) and
the costs referred to in Article 6:96, paragraph 2 and article 6:107 of the Burgerlijk Wetboek [Civil
Code];
• The costs for medical treatment, where these are not covered by any other insurance:
• Damage to goods up to the amount of the repair costs or up to the value of the goods
immediately before the event after deducting the proceeds of any remains, where these goods do
not belong to any trading stock or may be deemed to be special fixtures or accessories.
b. To the persons referred to in Article 6:108 of the Burgerlijk Wetboek [Civil Code]:
• The loss due to loss of livelihood, on the grounds of article 6:108 paragraph 1 of the Burgerlijk
Wetboek [Civil Code]. Also insured are the costs of the removal of the dead body up to a maximum
of € 4,500.00.
The insurer will moreover compensate the costs where these have been incurred with his approval
or at his behest.
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the claim of the insured party for that excess amount against the liable party will take precedence
over the recovery claim of the company.
Exclusions
Article 4
The following exclusions apply in addition to the general exclusions stated in the General Terms
and Conditions NL 1401-LPD:
4.1 Intent
Events or accidents that were caused by intent or conditional intent of the insured party or parties
who was/were involved in the accident or of someone who has an interest in compensation.
Conditional intent is understood to mean knowingly accepting the bad luck of an accident, other
than by just normal participation in traffic.
4.6 Circumstances
The exclusions set out under ‘Driving under the influence’ (Article 9.3 NL 1401-LPD),
‘Unauthorised driver’ (Article 9.4 NL 1401-LPD), ‘Disqualified from driving’ (Article 9.7 NL 1401-
LPD) do not apply for the insured party who can demonstrate that the said circumstances have
occurred without his knowledge and against his will and that he/she cannot reasonably be blamed
with regard to these circumstances.
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4.8 Towing
- If the insured vehicle is towing another vehicle, then a passenger sitting in the towed vehicle is
not considered an Insured Person as described in Article 2.1 of these Terms and Conditions.
5.4 Examination
To allow a medical examination of the insured party, at the time and place and as often as required
by the insurer.
5.5 Post-mortem
In the event of a fatal outcome of the accident to permit a post-mortem to be carried out on the
remains where the insurer deems this necessary and accepting the obligation to undertake the
necessary steps as regards the competent authorities if requested to do so by the insurer.
5.6 Cooperation
To provide all information, proof, authorisations and cooperation pertaining to the accident/loss or
the recovery that is requested by the insurer and/or the lessor and/or the loss adjuster and to
refrain from doing anything that could harm the interests of the insurer.
In the event of non-compliance with any of these obligations the insurer cannot be obliged to pay
compensation, unless the interested party can demonstrate that the non-compliance cannot be
attributed to him (her).
Claim settlement
Article 6
6.1 Payment
If there is a rightful claim to damages pursuant to these terms and conditions, the insurer will pay
the damages due within 30 days after receipt of all documents pertaining to the loss.
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– in the event of a death – directly to the joint legal heirs where this concerns losses of the
deceased insured party himself that qualify for compensation. The damages referred to in Article
3.1 (b), will be made payable to the appointed rightful claimant pursuant to article 6:108 of the
Burgerlijk Wetboek [Civil Code]. In the event of death the rightful claimant must produce a death
certificate.
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