What is NCD in car insurance?

Asked by: Dr. Lamar Konopelski  |  Last update: February 11, 2022
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A No-Claim Discount (NCD) is an entitlement given to you if no claim has been made under your policy for a year or more with the current/existing insurer. It reduces the premium you have to pay for the following year.

What is the maximum NCD for car insurance?

Our maximum No Claims Bonus (also known as No Claims Discount) level is 9 years, so it will automatically be displayed as such on your renewal notice.

How do I find my NCD?

In most cases, you can see your no claim discount (NCD) by doing the following:
  1. Logging into your online car insurance account.
  2. Referring to your insurance certificate; many specify your no claims discount rating.
  3. Viewing your car insurer's latest renewal offer.
  4. Calling your car insurer and speaking to them directly.

What does NCD stand for in car insurance?

A no-claim discount (NCD) is a discount on your comprehensive car insurance premium that increases each year you don't make an at-fault claim.

How long is NCD valid for?

Your no claim discount (NCD) will be valid for 2 years after the expiration of your last policy, provided it is not being used on another policy.

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What happens to my no claims if I stop driving?

There's also an NCB expiry, which happens if you stop driving for more than 2 years. After that you'll have to start again. Of course, if you've never driven you won't have an NCB, so insurers see you as a higher risk, which means more expensive insurance.

Can I use no claims on 2 cars?

Unfortunately, you can only use one set of no claim discount on one vehicle at any time. To earn multiple sets of no claim discount you need to insure multiple vehicles at the same time.

What is NCD percentage?

NCD is a discount ranging from 25-55% on your premium payable that has to be earned by maintaining a claim-free record in the past 12 months. The No Claim Discount rate is fixed by Persatuan Insurans Am Malaysia (PIAM) Motor Tariff that increases yearly up to 55% after five years as long as no claims are made.

How do I protect my no claims bonus?

Can I protect my no claims bonus? A way to safeguard your no claims bonus is to pay an additional amount on top of your car insurance to protect it. This means that even if you were to make a claim, your discount would stay intact.

What is the best NCD rating?

At present, NCDs highly rated or AAA-rated NCDs are offering between 9.1% and 10.1% (as per current yield as on December 15, 2021). Higher rated NCDs usually come with higher interest rate.

How many NCD do I have?

Your no-claims discount may be on your renewal letter. If it's not on there, it might be on the cancellation notice you'll receive if you're switching. If you can't find it yourself, contact your provider and ask them to send you the required proof.

How much does premium increase after claim?

Rate Increases

According to Investopedia, after you file a claim you could see your rates increase by 20 to 40 percent. This rate increase could stay in effect for years. The typical rate increase lasts for two to five years, depending on the provider.

How do I know if my car has NCB insurance?

During the online car insurance renewal process, the applicable NCB will be mentioned on the webpage. The NCB calculation will also be mentioned in your policy document post-policy purchase. In case of offline renewal, ensure to ask the agent or the executive about the applicable NCB before policy renewal.

Can you protect 1 year NCB?

Once you've built up a few years' no claim bonus, you can “protect” it with an optional extra fee. This means your no claim bonus will be safe-guarded, even if you make an at-fault claim.

Can I Protect 2 years no claims?

You can pay to guarantee or protect your NCB. 'Guaranteed' means a claim won't reduce your bonus but you won't get extra discount that insurance period. 'Protected' allows two claims in three years before the bonus is reduced, and, again, you won't get any discount in that period.

Does no claims bonus carry?

You can usually transfer your no-claims bonus to another car. But if you switch insurers before the year is up, you won't get the NCB for that year. Insurers should provide proof of your bonus at the end of your policy term. You can pass this on to your next provider when you switch.

What happens if I don't protect my no claims bonus?

If you buy protection for your no claims discount, this will add an extra cost to your premium. But if you have an accident without no claims protection in place, you will lose your discount and end up paying more in future anyway.

What happens if you use no claims bonus on 2 cars?

Unfortunately you cannot use your no claims discount twice. You can only use your no claims discount on one vehicle at any one time. However, you will be able to start earning another no claim discount if you take out a policy on a second car.

What happen to my NCD if I sell my car?

If you sell your old vehicle and decide to purchase a new one, the NCD from the old vehicle can be transferred to the new vehicle. If, however, you do not acquire a new vehicle and your NCD remains unused after one year, it will be reversed .

Can I transfer my NCD to my son?

No. The NCD is for the policyholder which is you. ... However, if you re-insure with one of the children as the policyholder, it will reduce the premium to include yourself (and your wife) as mature named drivers on their policy.

Can I transfer my NCD to my wife?

Yes, but this cannot be transferred back.

What is the cheapest way to insure a second car?

Multi-car insurance policies

Multi-car insurance covers more than one vehicle under the same insurance policy. It offers the same features as a single-car policy, but with the added benefit of a discount for the second vehicle. This could make it one of the cheaper ways to insure more than one car.

Does no claims bonus apply to one car?

No claims bonuses only apply to one car. When you take out a vehicle insurance policy it is not yourself you are insuring, it's the specific vehicle. Your no claims bonus reflects that you have been a claim-free driver of that vehicle.

Is there a no claims database?

Quick, easy and accurate

When you renew your insurance and you want to move to a new motor insurance provider, the NCD database enables the new insurer to verify your no claims discount directly from the database.

Do I lose my no claims if I cancel my insurance?

Will I save money if I cancel my car insurance policy early? While you'll get some money back or avoid paying further instalments, which will be more than you'll pay in cancellation charges, you'll lose your no claims discount (NCD) for that year if you cancel early. That said, any previous years NCD will remain.