Dubai National Car Insurance

About Dubai National Insurance & Reinsurance Company

Dubai National Insurance and Reinsurance (DNIR) commenced its operations in 1991. Since then, the company has widespread operations in the UAE. It is a Public Shareholding company (PSC) and is also the first insurance firm to be listed in Dubai Financial Market. It follows the guidelines that are listed in the Federal Law 6 of 2007.

The company was backed by a number of national businessman and shareholders at the time of its inception. Since then, it continues to be one of the best providers of car insurance in Dubai. Their comprehensive and innovative car insurance policies have helped them to carve a niche in the UAE car insurance market.

Dubai National Car Insurance in the UAE

Dubai National Insurance (DNIR) aims to offer an adequate car insurance plan that offers you the maximum protection against any loss or damage caused to your insured vehicle.

It will cover financial emergencies which may arise in the event of an accident and bodily injuries. Moreover, it covers risk arising from third-party damages or any accidental damage caused to your car.

Commercial vehicles like buses, trucks, vans etc. are also covered under a motor fleet insurance plan.  A group of more than 6 vehicles can also be insured under the fleet policy. 

If there is an emergency, you can avail immediate assistance from their network agencies and get repairs done at their registered workshops/garages.

They offer bespoke and cost-effective car insurance plans to meet the individualistic needs of their customers.

Types of Car Insurance Cover in Dubai

Two types of coverages that are provided –

• Third-party Cover - It will offer protection insurance against any loss or damage arising due to third-party bodily injuries or death or property damage. It is mandatory to have third-party insurance as per law. It will not cover against any loss or damage caused to the owner, co-passengers, and the insured vehicle.
• Comprehensive Car Insurance Cover - If you want third-party liability cover along with a cover for loss or damage caused to your own vehicle, self, or to the co-passengers, then it is advisable to buy this plan. It also includes roadside assistance, in case the car breaks down or there is an accident.

Vehicle Damage, Loss and Third-party Liability Cover

• Agency repairs
• Applicable geographical area is Oman and the UAE (for own damage only)
• Personal belongings Cover
• Car-Hire benefit (can be availed with the payment of an additional Premium)
• Emergency medical expenses
• Ambulance Cover
• Off-Road Cover (for 4X4 vehicles only)
• Damage caused to the windscreen
• Damage resulting from natural calamities like floods, storm, riots and strikes
• For car accident and breakdowns, the insured vehicle/person gets roadside assistance
• On payment of additional premium, you can avail personal accident cover for both passengers and the driver

Dubai National Car Insurance Policy Inclusions

Following coverage is provided if you buy a car insurance plan from Dubai National Insurance and Reinsurance (DNIR) -

*Policy excess is subject to policy guidelines

There are certain conditions that are applicable to the car insurance provided by Dubai National Insurance & Reinsurance Company

• People who have a valid UAE driving license are eligible to purchase this Dubai National Car Insurance plan
• Additional 10% excess is applicable if the age of the driver (at the time of the accident) is below 25 years
• For policy issuance, the proposer is required to submit the RTA passing certificate and a photograph of the car. In certain cases, vehicle inspection may also be done
• While cancelling the policy, a cancellation fee is applicable
• The claim request will not be considered in case wrong information is provided or a false declaration is made. Cancellation charges will also apply
• If your car insurance policy is yet to be renewed, then any claim arising between policy expiry date and policy renewal date shall not be considered valid
• The validity of a quotation will be 15 days from the policy issuance date
• The original policy document will be issued to the proposer once the documents are received and the premium is successfully paid. Then the confirmation will be sent to the proposer. It is advised that you go through the policy inclusions and exclusions before purchasing this car insurance plan from DNIR
• The car insurance benefits are subject to policy terms, conditions and wordings

Third-party Car Insurance the UAE

• It is the minimum legal requirement to register a car in the UAE
• A third-party liability cover will save you running from pillar to post whenever there is any damage caused to a third-party due to an accident. The financial loss and the cost of medical treatment or property repairs will be taken care of by the insurer in a seamless and convenient manner
• Please note that as per policy terms and conditions, in policy-excluded situations and any other specific condition which is not covered under the plan, the insured person or car driver shall have to bear the loss

Documents Required for Dubai National Car Insurance Policy Purchase

If you are planning to buy car insurance in Dubai, then the following documents need to be submitted:

• Driving license
• Valid Emirates ID
• For new cars, vehicle invoice is required
• If the insured vehicle is owned by a car company, a trade license copy is required
• Car photo along with passing paper (if required)

Note – Front and back side copy is required for all of these documents

Payment method followed by Dubai National Insurance and Reinsurance Company (DNIR)

• You can pay online with your credit card. Our representatives can help you with the details
• In any of the Mashreq Bank’s Branch in Dubai, you can deposit cash to the company’s bank account
• Cash payment or credit card payment at their registered office (Abu Dhabi or Dubai)

Claim Procedure for Dubai National Car Insurance

For an early claim settlement, you need to intimate the insurer as soon as possible -

If you have a comprehensive car insurance plan and damage is caused to the vehicle, you can immediately inform the insurer by calling DNIR's registered number.

You can also get in touch with the motor claims department.

For fast processing of the claim, ensure that you submit the following documents -

• Front and back copy of the Registration card
• Copy of Driving License
• Claims form to be duly filled by the insured
• Original copy of the police report

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