Introduction

Indeed your home is one of the most prized possessions. Not only your love and care but a lot of time has gone behind turning a house into a home. Although it is not possible to protect it from all unforeseen risks, you can take steps to help you face the unexpected events that otherwise could completely wrack your world. IFFCO Tokio’s Home Family Protector Policy is an apt plan to provide complete protection against all uncertainties.

Types of Coverage Available

The policy encompasses 12 sections, which offer comprehensive protection for the household assets and liabilities as well as family members and domestic help. It covers the following sections-

• Section 1 - Fire and Allied perils= The residential building along with the types of contents are covered against earthquake, fire, flood, cyclone, etc.

• Section 2 - Burglary= It covers the same properties as that in fire and allied peril section. It also covers damage caused by falling trees, breakage or collapse of television or radio.

• Section 3 - Fixed Glass and sanitary fittings= It covers accidental breakage of fixed glass and sanitary fittings in the premises, including cost of frames.

• Section 4 - Electronic equipment= It covers loss/damage caused to the electronic items like computer, printer, fax machine, etc.

• Section 5 - Home entertainment equipment= It covers loss/damage caused to television/video equipment installed in your home.

• Section 6 - Breakdown of electrical/mechanical appliances= It includes sudden and unforeseen breakdown of electrical or mechanical appliances which are installed in your house, provided they should not be more than 7 years old.

• Section 7 - Personal accident= It covers you and your family against accident bodily injury leading to disablement or death.

• Section 8 - Loan payment protection= If due to disability, sickness or injury, an individual finds it hard to pay EMI then this cover ensures the loan EMI payments.

• Section 9 - Baggage = It covers loss/damage caused to baggage belonging to the policyholder and family members from accident or misfortune.

• Section 10 - Liability= It covers your liability against the third party at the time of accident, bodily injury or property damage.

• Section 11 - Increased living expenses= It covers those expenses which are incurred by you following damage to your home by perils covered under the section ‘fire and allied perils’.

• Section 12- It covers all valuable items like jewelry, gold, silver and other precious metals or stones.

Points to Remember

• At least 5 out of 12 sections have to be covered
• By opting for 6 or more sections, you become eligible to get discounts
• Apart from a few sub limits, there are no maximum sum insured limits under any section in the policy