Hurricane and flood damage may be covered under some motor policies, but you must check the specific natural-peril terms. Third-party-only insurance generally does not pay for storm damage to your own vehicle.

Ask about each cause of loss

Wind, falling objects, rising water and water entering an engine can raise different policy questions. Ask which events are insured and which exclusions apply. The word comprehensive is not a substitute for reading the natural-peril section.

Know the applicable excess

A storm or flood claim may have a different excess from an ordinary collision. Ask whether it is a fixed sum or percentage and what the percentage is applied to. Make sure you could fund your contribution.

Protect the vehicle safely

Plan a safer parking location before severe weather and avoid driving through floodwater. If the vehicle has been submerged, do not try to restart it; arrange a qualified assessment and seek the insurer’s instructions. Personal safety comes first.

After storm damage

Photograph the vehicle and surroundings when safe, note the time and location and report promptly. Keep towing or emergency-expense receipts. Obtain instructions before permanent repairs or disposal of damaged components.

Frequently asked questions

Will third-party-only pay for my flooded car?

Generally not. Check whether any separate own-damage protection exists.

Is every water-related engine problem covered?

No. Cause, exclusions, conduct and policy terms must be assessed.

Discuss your motor insurance options

Discounted Premium Ltd can help you understand the available options and request a quotation for your circumstances. Have your vehicle details, intended use and driver information ready. Visit us at 42 Cork Street, Roseau, Dominica, or call 235-8294 or 818-7736. Message us on WhatsApp.

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This article provides general information. Cover, eligibility and claims depend on the insurer’s accepted terms, policy conditions, exclusions, limits and deductibles. Illustrative figures are not quotations or promises of settlement.