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AXA PROTECTS E-HAILING DRIVERS & PASSENGERS IN MALAYSIA
Thursday 20/09/2018
Emmanuel Nivet, CEO of AXA Affin General Insurance Berhad, with the exclusively branded AXA Road Rescue Truck. AXA hopes to provide comprehensive protection and peace of mind to e-hailing drivers with motor insurance add-on AXA SmartDrive - Sharing alongside the value added service of 24/7 hotline and roadside assistance |
AXA Affin General Insurance Berhad (AAGI) plays an active role to ensure that e-hailing drivers and passengers remain safe and protected.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Statistics shows that there are 1.7 million ride-sharing users in 2018 and this number is expected to reach 2.1 million in 2020 (Source: The Statistics Portal). To keep up with the fast-growing industry, the government has introduced a new regulation to level the playing field between the e-hailing and taxi industry.
The enforcement of this new regulation has drawn a lot of attention to the public as many are unaware that private motor insurance only covers private usage, not commercial usage. Now, it is mandatory for e-hailing drivers to obtain insurance to cover their vehicles, passengers and third party liabilities. Without such insurance cover, in the event of an accident, e-hailing drivers are exposed to risks and potential claims by their passengers.
AAGI expresses its concern for the safety and protection of e-hailing drivers and passengers given the staggering accident statistics by the transport ministry. According to the statistics, Malaysia has one of the highest accident and fatality rates in the region with 533,875 accidents recorded in 2017, which was an increase of 2.4% from 521,466 accidents in 2016.
“The demand for e-hailing drivers and passengers protection in Malaysia is increasing. We hope to do our part by raising awareness and ensuring adequate protection is provided to the drivers and their passengers. It is our mission to empower people to live a better life and make Malaysia a safer place for everyone,” said Emmanuel Nivet, CEO of AAGI.
AAGI now offers AXA SmartDrive – Sharing, a motor insurance add-on that provides e-hailing drivers with 24/7 comprehensive protection, whether they are driving for e-hailing services or private usage. The plan covers:
Loss or damage to driver’s vehicle
Liability to third party
Legal liability to/of passenger
Driver’s personal accident up to RM10,000
Drivers can also enjoy AXA’s suite of value-added services such as fast claims approval in 5 working days upon full documents submission and 24/7 hotline and roadside assistance with AXA SmartDrive Assistance Plan. It also includes 24/7 hours hotline service, towing, 6 months repair warranty and more. More information available at www.axa.com.my
Source : AXA Affin General Insurance Berhad
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name : Sheena Ho
(Brand, Communications & CR)
Tel : +603 2170 8548
Email : sheena.ho@axa.com.my
--BERNAMA
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