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What is this product about?

Weekly Indemnity Insurance is a product that pays a weekly indemnity for the loss of income due to bodily injury arising from an accident, subject to policy terms and conditions.

This product is available to all Malaysians between 18 to 69 years of age at the date of first enrolment and may be renewed up to the maximum age of 80 years.

What are the covers/benefits provided?

BENEFIT PLAN 1 (RM)

Weekly Indemnity (per week, max up to 12 weeks from the commencement of the disablement)

  • Pay a weekly sum if totally unable to engage in or attend profession or occupation or business due to bodily injury.
375

Notes: 

  • This product only provides coverage for up to 3 payable claims. Each payable claim shall arise from a fresh bodily injury incident which is not related to any or earlier bodily injury incident which claim had been paid during the period of insurance.
  • The policy shall automatically and immediately be terminated upon payment of the 3rd payable claim during the period of insurance and shall not be renewable.
  • Policy is arranged on an annually renewable basis and premium will be adjusted periodically to reflect both our experience and your medical history.
  • Changes to benefits and premium revisions can only be made on renewal or at the policy anniversary upon 30 days' written notice by the Company.

Duration of cover is for 1 year. It may be renewed on each anniversary of the policy inception date by payment of the premium determined by the Company at the time of renewal. 

Please refer to the Policy Document for detailed information about Weekly Indemnity Insurance Schedule of Benefit.

How much premium do I have to pay?

The total premium that you have to pay is as follows and it may vary depending on the underwriting requirements of the Company.

Premium Plan 1 (RM)
Annual Premium 120.00
Less 20% Rebate (24.00)
Plus 8% Service Tax 7.68
Plus Stamp Duty* 10.00
Total Premium 113.68

What are the fees and charges that I have to pay?

Type Amount
Service Tax 8% of premium
Stamp Duty RM10.00

You are obligated to pay any applicable taxes (which include but not limited to service tax and stamp duty) imposed by the Malaysian tax authorities in relation to your policy.

Kindly note that the stamp duty payment for annual premium not exceeding RM150 is exempted until 31/12/2025. However, RM10 stamp duty shall be payable starting from 1/1/2026.

What are some of the key terms and conditions that I should be aware of?

  • Importance of Disclosure – You must take reasonable care not to misrepresent when answering questions in the proposal form or in any request made by MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd (“Company”) and check the information you have provided is complete and accurate. You should also disclose all relevant information which may influence the Company in the acceptance of this insurance, decide the terms and the premium you will pay. If you do not take reasonable care and the information provided by you is incomplete or inaccurate, this may affect your claim. Your responsibility to provide complete and accurate information when requested by the Company shall continue until the time of you entering into, making changes to or renewing your insurance.
  • Cash Before Cover – This insurance shall not be effective unless the premium due has been paid and received by the Company.  
  • Free-look Period – If you wish to cancel your policy within 15 days from the date of delivery of the policy and you have not made a claim, the Company shall refund the entire premium you initially paid.
  • Cancellation – You may cancel your policy at any time by notifying us in writing via email or letter. The refund of premium is based on pro-rate basis subject to us retaining the minimum premium of RM50.00 for cancellation of policy after the 15-day free-look period. The Company may cancel your policy or any benefits by sending 7 days’ notice by recorded delivery letter or registered letter to your last known address. The refund of premium will be on pro-rate basis. In any event, the refund of premium will depend on how long the cover has been in force and provided no claim has been made during the current period of insurance.
  • Notice of Claim  – Please provide a written notice to us with full details within 30 days of any bodily injury which may result in a claim under this policy. You may contact any MSIG 24-Hour Customer Service Hotline, any MSIG Branch or your Insurance Adviser for claim purpose. Submit the completed claim form to us together with all relevant documents either by mail, email or walk in to our office as soon as possible.

Note: This list is non-exhaustive. Please refer to the Policy Document for the full list of terms and conditions under this policy.

What are the major exclusions under this policy?

This policy does not cover bodily injury caused by the following:

  • Ionisation, radiation or contamination by radioactivity.
  • War and related risks.
  • Air travel except as a passenger in a fully licensed passenger carrying aircraft.
  • Hazardous Activities including but not limited to mountaineering necessitating the use of ropes and other climbing equipment, offshore activities beyond 5km off any coastline and including rafting, canoeing and white water rapids, bungee jumping, all aerial activities, underwater activities involving the use of compressed air or gas to a depth of more than 18m, any form of martial arts, racing (other than on foot or swimming) or trial of speed or reliability.
    Suicide, self-inflicted injury, unlawful act or wilful exposure to peril (other than in an attempt to save a human life).
  • Pregnancy, childbirth, physical or mental defect or infirmity.
  • The effect or influence (temporary or otherwise) of drugs, unless the drug is taken in accordance with an authorised medical prescription (but not for the treatment of drug addiction).
  • Cosmetic or plastic surgery, dental care, any surgery, treatment or hospitalisation unless it is medically necessary.
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and/or any HIV related illness including Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or AIDS-related complex (ARC).

Note: This list of exclusions is non-exhaustive. Please refer to your Policy Document for the full list of exclusions under this policy.

Can I cancel my policy?

You may cancel your policy at any time by notifying us in writing via email or letter. If you cancel your policy within the 15-day free-look period, the Company shall refund the entire premium you initially paid. For policy cancellation after the 15-day free-look period, the refund of premium is based on pro-rate basis, depending on how long the cover has been in force. In any event, the refund of premium will be given provided no claim has been made during the current period of insurance.

What do I need to do if there are changes to my contact/personal details?

You must advise us in writing as soon as you are aware of any change in your contact/personal details, employment, occupation, duties or pursuits of any insured person, or any other change which may increase the risk profile of this policy. You may be required to pay additional premium as a result of any such change.

Where can I get further information?

Should you require additional information about this insurance, please contact us at:

MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd

Registration No 197901002705 (46983-W)
Customer Service Centre Level 15, Menara Hap Seng 2, Plaza Hap Seng 
No. 1, Jalan P. Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Lumpur 
Telephone (603) 2050 8228 
Fax (603) 2026 8086 
Customer Service Hotline 1-800-88-MSIG (6744) 
Email myMSIG@my.msig-asia.com

Can I purchase more than one (1) Weekly Indemnity Insurance policy?

You may purchase 1 Weekly Indemnity Insurance at any 1 time. If you are covered under more than 1 such policy, we will not be liable for the same claim under more than 1 policy and will pay the highest compensation benefit.

Do I need to submit nomination form?

Nomination form is not required as this product does not have accidental death coverage; benefit payment will be paid to you.

However, if the Insured dies before the benefit payment is paid, payment will be made to:

  • spouse and children (if any) for married Insured
  • parents, sisters and brothers (if any) for unmarried Insured

Can I claim under this policy if I suffered a minor bodily injury?

The claim is payable if you are totally unable to engage in or attend to your profession, occupation or business due to a bodily injury caused by an accident covered under this policy as certified by a medical practitioner.

Do I need to be hospitalised in order to claim for this benefit?

No. The claim is payable so long as you are totally unable to engage in or attend to your profession, occupation or business due to a bodily injury caused by an accident covered under this policy as certified by a medical practitioner.

Can I claim if I met an accident overseas and is certified by a medical practitioner overseas that I am unable to engage in or attend to my work?

Yes, this benefit is claimable for accidents occur in or outside of Malaysia.

What are the documents required when I submit a claim under this policy?

You are required to provide the original documentation and receipts together with a fully completed Claim Form signed by the treating physician and copies of the medical sick leave certificates at your expense in the form and nature required when making a claim under this policy.

Can I cancel this policy after making a claim and request for premium refund?

You may cancel the policy but there will be no premium refund if a claim has been made.

How do I lodge a complaint if I am unhappy with the product or services?

If you have a complaint about our product or services, or you are not satisfied with the rejection or offer of any settlement of a claim, you should first try to resolve the complaint with our Customer Service Centre.

If you are still not satisfied with the decision, you can write either to the Customer Services Bureau of Bank Negara Malaysia or the Financial Markets Ombudsman Service (FMOS) (formerly known as Ombudsman for Financial Services (OFS)), free of charge.



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