In a single, accidental moment, you can hurt someone, damage something that belongs to another person, or cost someone financially. At that instant, you may be in shock. Adrenaline can be rushing through your body; your head is a chaos of guilt and self-recrimination. But you can’t turn back time so you move forward. And if you have Private Liability Insurance, then you know everything will be alright.
Coya is here for you! In this article, you will learn how to report any damage you have caused to your Coya protection partner. So take a few deep breaths and know that we’ve got you covered.
If you have caused property damage, personal injury, or financial loss, your first reaction is probably shock. Your heart is racing, your hands are shaking. Initially, you simply do not know what to do.
But don't go crazy! Fortunately, you have the forethought to get insured with Private Liability protection. You’re covered in these cases and it is going to pay off now.
Remember, we've got you. We're here for you! Report the damage immediately. Uncomplicated and stress-free, submit your claim directly from your Coya Account. There, you will meet the helpful Coya claims bot, Quipu. It will patiently listen to what happened and what damage was caused; it will ask questions to gather the right information for your claim to be submitted completely and accurately. The information that you provided to Quipu will be passed along to a human Coya claims agent to review, follow up, and resolve.
Submitting your claim through Quipu is the best option to have it processed quickly. That’s because Quipu will ask all relevant questions and make sure that our algorithm and a claims agent have all necessary information to settle the claim as soon as possible. However, we know that the moment of damage or injury is stressful and scary. If you would prefer to talk to us directly, especially in case of emergencies, call us on +49 30 388 49400.
We will get back to you as soon as possible and take care of everything else.
Whenever you have caused damage, it is best to report the incident immediately. Don't wait until the injured party claims damages against you. Your Private Liability Insurance will examine the case and settle property damage, personal injury, and financial losses.
Here are a few examples:
If something similar happens to you, report the case to Coya!
Try to stay as calm as possible! You have Liability Insurance that protects you from claims for damages by third parties. This means you are not liable with your private assets for the damage caused. Most of the damages that happen in everyday life are property damages.
So, behave correctly:
You should record the damage as carefully as possible. Write it down and take pictures. Stick to the truth.
Even if you are firmly convinced that everything is your fault, do not admit guilt to the injured party! Let us examine the case first. It may turn out that you are not liable at all. We'll look into it. We will reject unjustified claims from you. If necessary, we'll take it to court. Don't worry: we will also pay for the trial, your legal counsel, and possibly needed experts.
Never pay money to the injured party, even if you feel guilty and would like to undo the damage immediately. Leave the settlement of the claim to us! It is possible that the current value of the object is much lower than you (and the injured party) think. In the worst case, you would pay far too much - and never see the money again.
Do not wait for the injured party to claim damages. Report the damage immediately!
Your smartphone is perfectly adequate for photographing the damage. Take pictures from different angles. Make sure your pictures are sharp and clearly visible.
In your notes, include the date, time, place, and contact details of the injured party. It is best to describe the damage as soon as possible so you don’t forget anything. It makes sense to proceed chronologically. Then you can use your notes later when you report the damage to Coya.
You should not wait long after the damage or injury. Rather, contact us immediately. Please provide truthful information, leave nothing out, and don’t make up any additional details.
To submit your claim, you need your information, the data of the injured party, and your details of the incident. Your notes will ensure that you do not forget anything important when you file your claim.
When filing the claim through your Coya account, please have the following information ready:
Quipu will ask you the necessary questions to collect the information so we can best understand what happened, and resolve the issue quickly.
At Coya, we want to make it as easy, and stress-free, to submit your claim to our team. You can begin the process from the convenience of your phone, tablet, laptop, or any computer.
Under no circumstances should you act in haste. Contact us immediately and forward all correspondence. We will take care of it!
Submit your claim as soon as possible. Remember: the sooner we know, the sooner we can help you! You should not wait longer than three days before reporting the damage.
Worried that you will not share enough information? That you will share too much? That the case isn’t clear? Don’t be! By submitting your claim through your Coya account, we’ve streamlined the process to collect your information quickly. Quipu, the Coya claim bot, will guide you through the process for each unique claim case.
Assuming you have actually caused damage to property and are liable for it, your liability insurance either reimburses the repair costs to the injured party, or if the item can no longer be repaired, the current value to replace the item.
In the event of personal injury caused by you, your Private Liability Insurance in Germany will cover the following:
In general, your German liability insurance only regulates the damages that you have caused to "third parties." Third parties are strangers who are not insured in a contract with you.
Damages caused by you within the scope of the free neighbourhood help are only insured with Coya if your liability insurance additionally includes the topping "Top of the Topps." This additional module also covers so-called "courtesy damages."
An example: Your neighbours breed oriental shorthair cats as a hobby. As they have to travel over the weekend because of a family emergency, they ask you to provide their cats with food every day, to clean the litter boxes, and to play with them. This task is free of charge. However, you forget to close the window when airing the litter tray. The mother cat tries to get out through the bottom window and injures herself so badly that further breeding is no longer possible.
Without the "Top of the Topps" topping, Coya would not be able to defend against possible claims for damages, as the short-term cat care was a friendly service. These are usually not covered by Private Liability Insurance.
Also not insured are damages that you cause to yourself or to a co-insured person.
Here is another example: Let's assume that your mobile phone, which you always carry in the back pocket of your jeans, falls into the toilet. In this case, this damage is not covered by your Private Liability Insurance (Home Contents Insurance would be responsible).
The same applies if you have taken out Personal Liability Insurance at the family rate. You can protect yourself, your partner, and your adopted son with a joint policy. If you accidentally ruin your son's new drone during a test flight, you will have to pay for the damage yourself.
If you (or a co-insured person) cause damage intentionally, the Private Liability Insurance does not cover the settlement. However, simple and gross negligence are included in the insurance coverage.
If our examination shows that you are not liable for the damage caused, your Personal Liability Insurance will ward off claims for damages. If legal proceedings are instituted as a result, your insurance will bear the costs for the trial, for your legal counsel, and any necessary experts. Your Private Liability Insurance acts as passive legal protection insurance.
An independent legal protection insurance does not replace this, however.
When the insurance company talks about pre-contractual disclosure obligations, it means the information you provided before the contract was concluded. The answers to all our questions must be answered truthfully.
As a policyholder you have certain obligations towards the insurer. These are also called "obligations." This includes giving honest and detailed information when you apply for insurance. For example, you have to point out special risk circumstances, even if this may result in no contract being concluded.
That depends on the amount of coverage you have agreed to. Let's assume your Private Liability Insurance coverage is 5 million euros. Coya will pay damages up to this amount for you. If the damage caused by you is higher, you will have to pay for the remaining costs out of your own pocket.
If you want to be sure that you are well covered in case of damage, it is best to choose a higher coverage. Coya offers a maximum coverage of 30 million euros. This means you are fully covered.
Absolutely not! Please do not make any payments to the injured party. Leave the claims settlement to us. We'll first check whether the claims against you are justified. If so, we'll take care of settling the claim. In the event of damage to property, we will refund the current value of the damaged item, not the replacement value. The reason for this is that the injured party has in all probability already owned and used the object for some time. This reduces the value of the object. So, the cost of this may be much less than you expect. If you immediately pay money to the victim out of guilt or shock, you may not get it back if you are not liable or have paid too much.
This varies from insurer to insurer. Very cheap policies often only cover simple negligence. With Coya, you don't have to worry about that, because both simple and gross negligence are covered by our insurance.
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