DEFEND Truck Gap INDEX

DEFEND Truck Gap INDEX insurance is a financial secure of part of a market value of the truck, and provides drivers with peace and joy of driving without worrying about total damage.

INDEX variant is the best option for leasing companies or truck drivers who has valid AC policy and who wants to protect their trucks in case of total damage.

Thanks to this insurance, the driver will regain 25% of vehicle market value stipulated by Auto Casco / third party liability insurer on the date of a total loss claimed under AC / MTPL insurance.

The insurance can be arranged for the following vehicles: trucks, trailers, semi-trailers, tractors, buses, towing services cars, campers, caravans, taxis, short term camper rentals, short term caravan rentals, up to 44,000 kg GVW.

  • Financial protection up to the cost of the vehicle.
  • Maximum purchase price 800 000 zł.
  • Maximum limit of insurance benefits 250 000 zł.
  • Maximum insured period of 5 years.
  • Insurance is concluded without deductible.
  • It can be concluded no more that 120 days after the car purchase.

Insured risks

Total damage to the vehicle as a result of these events:

  • Accident
  • Theft  

  • When can the insurance be concluded?
    • The insurance can be concluded within 120 days from the purchase of the car.
    • The insurance period commences on the first day following the date of concluding the insurance contract.
  • How can it be concluded?
    • Insurance can be concluded through an extensive network of our contractual partners (new and used car dealers, insurance brokers etc.), usually when purchasing your car.

  • Report of Damage Event:
    When you (insured party or on behalf of the insured) become aware of any event that could lead to a claim you must report the damage within 7 days of the incident on + 48 32 797 10 41 or by e-mail to szkodygap@defendinsurance.pl.
    In order to register a claim the claims adjuster will need to know the policy number or vehicle VIN code. For the prompt assessment of your claim we will need the following information: damage details (when and how the accident happened, the vehicle was used, whether the case was solved by the police, whether the damage was total, the name of the CASCO company and where the crashed vehicle is located)
  • Documentation:
    The Insured must complete the Claim Form A and provide the following documents (as appropriate, in accordance with the instructions of the liquidator):
    - Copy of purchase receipt Vehicles (usually an invoice)
    - Copy of both sides Vehicle registration certificate, Part II. (Technical certificate)
    - A copy of the Financial Contract
    - A copy of the document proving the CASCO insurance of the Vehicle
    - Copy of the Report about the Reporting / Investigation of the Police Incident Event (*)
    - A copy of the Driver's, who drove the vegicle at the time of the event, Drive license
    - Adress of Vehicles storage location, including contacts (for eventual inspection of vehicles)
  • After completing the repairs the Insured must complete Claim Form B.

If you have any questions, check out our FAQ or contact us.

Important: The previous information may differ from the insurance contract concluded specifically for your vehicle. In the event of any inconsistencies, only the terms of your insurance contract shall prevail.