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  • Zurich Motor InsuranceProduct Disclosure Statement

    Preparation date: 1 October 2015 Effective date: 20 November 2015

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    Contents

    About our Motor InsuranceAbout Zurich ................................................................................................................................................................. 2About IBNA ................................................................................................................................................................... 2How to apply for this insurance ................................................................................................................................. 2Our Motor Insurance ................................................................................................................................................... 3Our contract with you ................................................................................................................................................. 3Significant issues to consider ...................................................................................................................................... 4Duty of Disclosure ........................................................................................................................................................ 6Privacy ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6How we calculate your premium ................................................................................................................................ 6No claim bonus ............................................................................................................................................................. 7Goods and Services Tax ............................................................................................................................................... 7How to make a claim ................................................................................................................................................... 7Cooling-off Period ........................................................................................................................................................ 7General Insurance Code of Practice ............................................................................................................................ 8Complaints and Disputes Resolution process ............................................................................................................ 8Repair Industry Code of Conduct ................................................................................................................................ 8Financial Claims Scheme .............................................................................................................................................. 9Headings ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9Updating this PDS ........................................................................................................................................................ 9Benefits of cover available .......................................................................................................................................... 10

    Motor Insurance Policy Wording1. Definitions .............................................................................................................................................................. 132. Limitations of Cover Sections 1 and 2 .................................................................................................................. 173. Exclusions of Cover Sections 1 and 2 .................................................................................................................... 194. Terms and Conditions Sections 1 and 2 ................................................................................................................ 225. Extensions of Cover Sections 1 and 2 ................................................................................................................... 246. Optional Extension of Cover Sections 1 and 2 ...................................................................................................... 25Section 1 Own Damage1. Cover ..................................................................................................................................................................... 262. Basis of Settlement Section 1 ............................................................................................................................... 263. Limitations of Cover Section 1 .............................................................................................................................. 264. Exclusions of Cover Section 1 ............................................................................................................................... 275. Extensions of Cover Section 1 .............................................................................................................................. 286. Optional Limitation of Cover Section 1 ................................................................................................................. 337. Optional Extensions of Cover Section 1 ................................................................................................................ 34Section 2 Liability1. Cover ..................................................................................................................................................................... 362. Limitations of Cover Section 2 .............................................................................................................................. 363. Exclusions of Cover Section 2 ............................................................................................................................... 364. Extensions of Cover Section 2 .............................................................................................................................. 385. Optional Extension of Cover Section 2 ................................................................................................................. 39

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    About ZurichThe insurer of this product is Zurich Australian Insurance Limited (ZAIL), ABN 13 000 296 640, AFS Licence Number 232507. In this document, ZAIL may also be expressed as Zurich, we, us or our.

    ZAIL is part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a leading multi-line insurance provider with a global network of subsidiaries and offices. With about 55,000 employees, the Zurich Insurance Group delivers a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services for individuals, small businesses, and mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in more than 170 countries.

    We sometimes capitalise or italicise terms in this PDS, to show that words are abbreviations or have a particular defined meaning. You should refer to the Definitions section of this document from page 13 to obtain the full meaning of such terms.

    About IBNAThis insurance policy is distributed by insurance brokers who are licensed members of IBNA Limited ABN 43 086 563 055.

    The IBNA Network origins go back to 1984 to give individual general insurance brokers the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a larger group, yet still maintain that all important feel of independence. With a total turnover of over $1.3 billion dollars in general insurance premiums, the IBNA Network ranks within the top general insurance broking groups in Australia.

    IBNA Limited (IBNA) has entered into an arrangement with Zurich to develop financial products and services that are distributed by IBNA members.

    More information regarding IBNA can be sourced from our web-site www.ibna.com.au

    Important information about IBNAs advice Any advice IBNA gives about this policy does not take into account any of your particular objectives, financial situation or needs. For this reason, before you act on IBNAs advice, you should consider the appropriateness of the advice taking into account your own objectives, financial situation and needs. Before you make any decisions about whether to acquire this policy we recommend you should read this insurance policy.

    How to apply for this insuranceThroughout this document when referring to your IBNA insurance broker or adviser, we may simply refer to them as your intermediary.

    If you are interested in buying this product or have any inquiries about it, you should contact your intermediary who should be able to provide you with all the information and assistance you require.

    If you are not satisfied with the information provided by your intermediary you can contact us at the address or telephone number shown on the back cover of this document. However, we are only able to provide factual information or general advice about the product. We do not give advice on whether the product is appropriate for your personal objectives, needs or financial situation.

    About our Motor Insurance

    This Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) is an important document. You should read it carefully before making a decision to purchase this product.

    This PDS will help you to:

    decide whether this product will meet your needs; and

    compare this product with other products you may be consid