Note: Shops that implement manufacturing processes do not qualify for the Shopkeepers’ Insurance policy Merchant Insurance. ( The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd.)

Shop Insurance Risks covered:

• This policy is divided into various sections
• Fire and allied perils (shop building and its contents).
• Burglary and housebreaking.
• Money stored in transit/ counter/ safe
• Pedal cycle
• Plate glass
• Neon and glow signs
• Baggage Insurance
• Personal Accident
• Fidelity of the employees
• The owner’s public liability
• Workmen’s compensation liability
• Interruption of business.

What are the Exclusions?

• Any misdemeanour involving any partner or employee of the insured or his family member as principal or accessory will not be compensated.
• Any loss or damage to the pedal cycle insured if and when it is not securely locked, when unattended or overloaded will not be compensated.
• Regarding plate glass breakage or damage during removal, alteration and/ or repairs, breakage of lettering, breakage or damage to the frames or framework will not be covered.
• Disfiguration or scratching or damage other than a fracture extending through the entire thickness of the glass is not covered.
• Embossed, silvered, lettered, ornamental, curved or any glass that is not plain and of ordinary quality.
• Breakage of glass that is not securely fixed.
• Loss or damage consequent to interruption or delay of business arising from replacement or breakage of glass will not be provided for.
• Regarding neon and glow signs, the liability posed by earthquakes or fusing or burning out of bulbs, short circuits, mechanical or electrical faults is not payable.
• Regarding baggage loss, any loss caused by scratching, breakage of lenses, china, marble, records, brittle and fragile articles, damage caused by mildew, worming, cleaning processes, dyeing, repairing and restoring, theft from unattended and unlocked cars is not payable.
• Regarding fidelity guarantee, any infidelity by a person other than a salaried employee of the insured is not insured.
• Regarding covering third party liability of the insured, any liability assumed by the policyholder as well as injuries caused to animals or vehicles are not payable.
• Regarding covering risks and liabilities towards the Workmen’s Compensation Act, any interest or penalty imposed upon the insured will not be payable.
• Regarding covering loss of business due to interruption caused by fire and allied perils, the insurers are not liable for consequential losses to securities, obligations or documents, stamps, coins, paper money, books of accounts, other business books, computer records, manuscripts, plans, drawings or designs, patterns, moulds or patented designs.Premiums quotes are available on demand.

 How to Take a New Shopkeeper Insurance Policy?

• Take a good look at the Proposal form and identify your requirement for insurance.
• Prepare a list of items desired to be insured, with proper valuation.
• Remember that liability cover is on reimbursement basis and limited to the sum insured selected.
• Ensure that there is no misstatement, or misrepresentation; since the proposal is the basis of the contract.
• The liability of the Company does not commence until the proposal has been accepted and full premium paid.

How to Lodge the Claims in Shop/ Home Owners Policy?

• Give immediate notice of claim.
• Obtain the claim form from the Company (also available on our website) and provide full details of the loss, as sought in the form.
• Do not dispose off / destroy damaged property, if any, till company permits such disposal.
• Take necessary steps to minimize loss and keep the Insurance Company apprised.
• Please ensure that no bribe is given to anyone on account of settlement of claim. Please report any such demand immediately to the Oriental Insurance Company.

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Avdhoot Investment makes available Non-Life Insurance Products of The Oriental General Insurance Company LTD & ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. We are Authoriesed Corporate Agent for GIC/ General Insurance/ Non-Life Insurance Products listed below at Ahmedabad.

Here is the range of non-life insurance most popular products on offer by Oriental Insurance Company Ltd:

• Auto/ Motor Car Vehicle Insurance: All the vehicles that ply in public places must have an insurance policy that at least covers “Third Party Liability” as specified under the Act. You can do that and more.
• Mediclaim/Health Insurance: In Medical emergencies can occur anytime. Hence to achieve a protection of good health and being in control of yourself, your situation and your finances – you need to insure yourself and your family against rising health-care costs.
• Mediclaim Family Floater Insurance: Our Happy Family Floater aspires to protect you against escalating medical cost and supports you in creating a healthy tomorrow for yourself and your near-ones.
• Personal Accident Insurance: An accident can happen any time – leaving you with permanent or temporary disability, and affect your life and family. Go for a Personal Accident cover contcr us.
• House Hold Insurance: In an increasing natural and human risk exposure, a Home cover is a must. Low cost options are available to protect the most valuable investment of your life.
• Overseas/ Travel Insurance: Travel should be well-planned to be enjoyable, hassle free and entirely safe. Say yes to Travel Health insurance and get out to explore the world without a worry.
• Shop Keeper / Merchant Insurance: Your shop and its contents are constantly exposed to risk hazards. Theft, Employee Fraud, Fire etc. – can critically hamper your business. That is why you need Shop Insurance – to protect you against these risks – so that you can focus on your business
• Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme
• Electronic Equipment Insurance Policy
• Group Mediclaim Policy
• Motor Cycle Package Policy
• Nagrik Suraksha Policy
• Office Umbrella Policy
• Workman Compansation WC Policy
• Overseas Mediclaim Business and Holiday
• Overseas Mediclaim Employment and Study
• Standard Fire & Special Perils Policy
• Sweet Home Insurance Policy
• Universal Health Insurance Scheme
• Jewelers Block Insurance Policy

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