Cover Note

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Cover Note Also, known as an interim receipt, is a document issued as evidence that Insurance had been granted, pending, until a final insurance policy can be issued. Cover note carries the name of the insured, the Insurer, the coverage, and wha
t is being cover by the insurance. A cover note remains valid for 30 or 60 days from the date of issuance depending on the jurisdiction. It serves all the purpose during this period be it insurance claim or to be presented to the traffic police, if asked. If you do not receive a policy certificate in a few weeks after the cover note being issued, contact your agent or customer care. Ideally, you should start following up at least couple of weeks in advance and shouldn't wait till the cover note turns invalid. During the time the insured uses the cover note, the insurer may continue to evaluate the risks associated with insuring the holder of the cover note. The cover note will continue to serve as the insured’s proof that coverage exists until the insurer issues the policy documents and certificate of insurance or else denies issuing the policy. In general a cover note provides the same level of coverage as the full insurance policy, though insurance may place some restrictions while they make any final determinations on the risk associated with the insurance policy. In the rare event that a cover note expires before an insurance certificate is sent, some insurance companies may choose to send an extension to your cover note. If this happens, you should ensure that the cover note extension dates line up and there is no gap in your cover. Cover notes are simple stopgaps that can help you should you need to prove your proof of insurance. You should always keep your cover note in a memorable location in case you should need it until you receive your full insurance documentation. #benewinsurance #insurtech #inclusiveinsurance #insurance #reinsurance #takaful

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