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Personal Insurance

Who is eligible to apply?

  • All Malaysians, Permanent Residents, Non Residents, Work Permit/Employment Pass Holders or otherwise legally employed persons in Malaysia and their Dependents are eligible to apply. Family Plan is permitted for Single Trip only and the age limit of child is between 31 days and 17 years.
  • For Annual Cover, all applicants must be between 18 and 69 years old at first enrolment. Cover may be granted beyond age 70 provided you were enrolled in the Plan before that age and have remained continuously covered thereafter, up to the maximum age of 80.

Can I buy a separate cover for my child?

Yes, the rate charged is based on the individual plan and for Single Trip only and all the benefits are the same except for Death Benefit. A parent must sign the proposal form on the life of the Insured Person.

How do I purchase the Alternative Transport Top Up?

The Alternative Transport Top Up is available with our single trip and annual cover. You’ll have the option to choose the Alternative Transport Top Up plan which meet your needs when you apply for MSIG TravelRight Plus policy.

See our detailed FAQ to learn more about the coverage of this add-on.

I suffer from medical and physical conditions. Can I claim for medical/hospital and other related expenses if I require treatment while on my trip?

No, the policy excludes pre-existing conditions, i.e., any illness or injury that the Insured had contracted, was diagnosed or treated for during the 12 months prior to the journey and whether or not treatment, medication or advice was sought or received prior to the commencement of the journey.

Can I continue my medical treatment for any injury sustained during my overseas trip, after my return home?

Yes, you have a maximum of 45 days to undergo follow-up treatment subject to your plan’s benefit limits.

Can I claim for travel delay in the event of a terrorist attack at the Airport?

No. Terrorism Extension only covers the Insured Person in respect of death or bodily injury caused by third party acts of terrorism provided that such acts of terrorism do not involve the use of biological, chemical agents or nuclear devices.

Can I seek reimbursement for non-refundable expenses that I had paid if I have to cancel my trip due to a serious illness?

  • A claim under Section 7 will be payable if your trip is cancelled due to serious injury or illness which requires hospitalisation or compulsory quarantine, and if you are unfit to travel as certified by a Medical Practitioner.
  • For this section to be payable, the insurance must be purchased no later than 7 days before the commencement date of your journey.

How do I cancel my policy and get a refund of the premiums paid?

  1. For Single Trip policy, you may cancel this policy before the commencement of your journey by giving us seven days’ written notice. You are entitled to a refund of the premium paid for this policy.  
  2. For Annual Policy, you may cancel this policy by giving us seven days’ written notice. You are entitled to a short rate refund as per policy wording.

How do I make a claim?

  • Notify MSIG immediately as soon as you have returned from your trip in respect of any event that may give rise to a claim.
  • Complete the relevant sections of the claim form relating to your claim. Then submit the claim form together with the following documents:
    •  Tour Operator’s Confirmation of Booking Invoice
    •  Copies of Airline tickets, electronic tickets or boarding passes
    •  Original receipts for all medical bills and reports and confirmation of admittance and discharge from hospital of medical claims
    •  Original receipts for all items claimed
    •  Irregularity report from airline if baggage is lost or damaged by the airline
    •  Written confirmation from airline/shipping lines regarding the period of delay and the reasons if you are claiming for Luggage Delay/Travel Delay/Missed Travel Connection/ Travel Overbooked/ Missed Departure/Travel Reroute/Alternative Transport Arrangement
    •  Police Report & Currency Exchange Slip for Money and Theft Claims
    •  Written confirmation from hotels or handling agents in respect of claim for loss of use of hotel facilities
    •  Police Report or Bomba Report for claim on Home Protection

How do I enrol for the policy?

Just complete the attached proposal form here and send it to us or your insurance adviser, for immediate processing.

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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