Home Emergency Cover & Motor Breakdown Cover€¦ · the removal or control thereof. Helpline The Helpline operated by LIMemergency. Insurers This insurance is administered by Legal

Philip Williams & Company

Home Emergency Cover& Motor Breakdown Cover

Policy Document 2019Cover applies as per the dates shown

on your policy schedule. This document is notvalid outside the dates shown on your schedule.

Motor BreakdownClaims Helpline01384 889 540

Home EmergencyClaims Helpline01384 884 041

RESIDENTIALEMERGENCY

POLICYIMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE OPERATION OF THIS POLICY

* All potential claims must be reported to Our Claims Helpline

Claims Helpline – 01384 884 041This Claims Helpline is only in respect of Property Emergency Assistance and cannot assist with any other insurance matter.It does not take the place of Your Material Damage Insurance. If the situation is not an Emergency likely to cause insecurity,unreasonable discomfort, risk or difficulties, You should telephone Your Buildings Insurer direct for claims assistance and advice.

HOW TO ARRANGE ASSISTANCE AND MAKE A CLAIM* Before requesting assistance and making a claim check that the circumstances are covered by this insurance.* Telephone the Claims Helpline quoting with whom the insurance was arranged and provide details of the problem.* To ensure an accurate record Your telephone conversation may be recorded.* All requests for assistance must be made to the Helpline and not to the Contractors direct otherwise any Emergency

Work will not be covered.* The Helpline will obtain a suitable Contractor provided that there are no circumstances preventing access to the

Property or otherwise making the provision of the Emergency Work impossible such as adverse weather conditions, industrial disputes, failure of the public transport system.

* The Helpline and the Contractor will have reasonable discretion as to when and how the Emergency Work is undertaken.* Major emergencies which could result in serious damage or damage to life or limb should be immediately advised to

the supply company and/or the public emergency services. Gas leaks must be immediately notified to the local gas company.* The Contractor will charge the cost of all work covered by the insurance directly to the Insurer, but You will be asked

to pay the cost of:-a) call-out charges if there is not a responsible person at the Property when the Contractor arrives.b) any work not covered by or excluded by this insurance.c) any additional costs incurred at Your request in fitting replacement parts or components of a superior specification to the original.

Please note that if You should engage the services of a contractor prior to making contact with this Helpline any costs that Youincur are not covered by this insurance.

Where it is not possible to validate Your claim at the time of initial notification, You may be required to leave either credit ordebit card details which may be debited in the event that the cost of the call-out and any subsequent repairs are not coveredby this insurance.

If within 14 days of receipt of this policy You are unhappy with any of the requirements as stated above, please advise Yourinsurance adviser immediately who subject to there being no claims on this policy will arrange a full refund of premium lessany costs incurred.

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IMPORTANT POLICY INFORMATIONAll potential claims must initially be reported to Our ClaimsHelpline Service, which operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.The Emergency Claims Helpline Service telephone number is01384 884 041Our address for correspondence is:LIMemergency1 Hagley Court NorthThe WaterfrontBrierley HillWest MidlandsDY5 1XFWe will pay Your claim up to the Claims Limits subject tothe terms, conditions and exclusions of this policy againstan Insured Event within the Territorial Limits where Younotify Us during the Period of Insurance.

POLICY DEFINITIONSThe words or expressions detailed below have the followingmeaning wherever they appear in this policy.BeneficiaryA Member of the Philip Williams Essentials Insurance Schemewho has paid the relevant subscriptions.Claim Limit(s)The amount We will pay in respect of any one claim andduring any one Period of Insurance.For Emergency Work the cost shall be limited (inclusive ofVAT) to:

i) The Contractors call-out chargeii) The Contractors labour up to a maximum of

three hoursiii) Parts and materials up to £150 iv) Contribution to alternative heating purchased

or hired by the Beneficiary up to £50v) Boiler Replacement Contribution up to £150vi) Alternative Accommodation up to £250

subject to a maximum Claim Limit of £1000 for each claimrelated by time or original cause.ContractorA qualified person approved and instructed by the Helplineto undertake Emergency Work. (This may include a LocalAuthority in the case of Pest Infestation)EmergencyA sudden and unforeseen situation which if not dealt withquickly would:-i) render the Property unsafe or insecure; or ii) damage or cause further damage to the Property; or iii) cause significant discomfort, risk or difficulties for

or to You.Emergency WorkEfforts made by the Contractor to resolve an Emergencyby completing a Temporary Repair (or a Permanent Repairwhere this can be done at a similar cost) in respect of theoccurrences covered by this insurance subject to the ClaimLimits under the policy. In relation to Pests, this shall meanthe removal or control thereof.

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The Helpline operated by LIMemergency.InsurersThis insurance is administered by Legal InsuranceManagement Ltd and underwritten by Royal & Sun AllianceInsurance plc.Period of InsuranceThe Period we have agreed to cover the Beneficiary for.Permanent RepairRepairs or work required to permanently resolve the reasonfor the Emergency occurring.Primary Heating SystemThe principal central heating and hot water systems excludingany form of solar heating system and non-domestic centralheating boiler or source.PropertyYour principal private dwelling residence owned by You.ServiceAll attempts made by Us and the Contractor to rectify, repair,limit or prevent damage in respect of the items covered bythis policy following an Emergency.Temporary RepairA repair which will resolve an Emergency but will need tobe replaced by a Permanent Repair.Territorial LimitsThe United Kingdom (meaning England, Scotland, NorthernIreland, Wales), Channel Islands and Isle of Man.TerrorismThe use, or threat of use, of biological, chemical and/or nuclearforce or contamination by any person(s), whether acting aloneor on behalf of or in connection with any organisation(s) orgovernment(s) committed for political, religious, ideologicalor similar purposes including the intention to influence anygovernment(s) or put any section of the public in fear.UneconomicalWhere the cost to repair the item (including parts andlabour) is greater than 75% of the cost of replacing theitem as new. We, Us, OurLegal Insurance Management Ltd and Royal & Sun AllianceInsurance plc.You, YourThe Beneficiary to whom this policy has been issued andanyone else living in the Property with their permission.

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INSURED EVENTSEmergency Work where one or more of the following hasoccurred in the Property:-

PLUMBING AND DRAINAGEWhat is Covered?1) Damage to or failure of the plumbing and drainagesystem where internal flooding or water damage is alikely consequence.2) Blocked toilet.3) Blocked external drains within the boundariesof the Property where this can be resolved by jetting.

YWhat is Excluded?1) The replacement of water tanks, cylinders, and centralheating radiators; external WC’s; external pipes, taps andoverflows not causing internal water damage.2) Blocked toilets where this has been caused as aconsequence of wilful misuse.3) All public sewers, drains and pipe work which aremaintained by local utilities or service undertakings.4) Descaling and any work arising from hard waterscale deposits.5) Dripping taps or systems where water is safelyescaping down a drain or the failure of wastedisposal units.6) External overflows unless internal damage is a likelyconsequence or the leakage of water from swimmingpools and hot tubs.7) The repair of domestic appliances that are leakingwater, other than from external fixed pipe work.

SECTION 1

YWhat is Excluded?1) Repair work to or the cost of replacing lead pipework2) The interruption or disconnection of public services tothe Property however caused, or the failure, breakdownor interruption of the mains electricity or water or gassupply system.3) External lighting including security, garages andoutbuildings and the replacement or adjustmentof any light bulbs.4) Electricity supply to burglar/fire alarm systems, CCTVsurveillance, or to swimming pools and the plumbing andfiltration system for swimming pools and leisure equipment.5) Descaling and any work arising from hard waterscale deposits.6) Photovoltaic systems.

SECTION 2 INTERNAL ELECTRICITY, GAS, AND WATER SUPPLIES

What is Covered?1) Electricity failure of at least one complete circuit.2) Gas leak.3) Water supply system failure.

YWhat is Excluded?1) Internal locks, doors, glass, external garages oroutbuildings.2) Any damage caused by the Contractor in gainingaccess to the Property.3) Doors subject to swelling.

SECTION 3 SECURITY

What is Covered?1) External lock failure or damage.2) External door failure or damage.3) External window failure or damage.

YWhat is Excluded?1) The loss of keys to internal doors, garages andoutbuildings.2) Any damage caused by the Contractor in gainingaccess to the Property.

SECTION 4 LOST KEY

What is Covered?Loss of the only available key to the Property whichcannot be replaced and normal access cannot beobtained.

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PRIMARY HEATING SYSTEMWhat is Covered?1) The Primary Heating System has failed or brokendown completely.2) A contribution towards the cost of purchase or hireby the Beneficiary (upon production of an original receiptfor payment) of alternative heating sources where theseare deemed necessary given the temperatures in theevent that the Primary Heating system has failedcompletely and it is not possible to reinstate the heatingwithin a 6 hour period.

YWhat is Excluded?1) Boilers that are over 15 years old or over 238,000 btunet input (70 Kilowatt)2) Lighting of boilers or the correct operation or routineadjustment of time or temperature controls.3) Any form of solar heating systems.4) Power flushing or descaling.5) The replacement of water tanks, cylinders, and centralheating radiators.

SECTION 5

PEST INFESTATIONWhat is Covered?1) Wasp nests.2) Hornet nests.3) House mice.4) Field mice.5) Rats.6) Cockroaches.

YWhat is Excluded?Where the infestation is not directly affecting the livingareas of the PropertySE

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ROOFINGWhat is Covered?Sudden and unforeseen damage to the roof of theProperty.

YWhat is Excluded?Damage to flat roofs over ten years of age.

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BOILER REPLACEMENT CONTRIBUTIONWhat is Covered?Subject to acceptance of a claim under Section 5 of thispolicy, where Your boiler has failed and is deemed by theContractor and Us to be Uneconomical to repair, Weshall contribute (upon production of an original receiptfor payment) the lower of 50% of the capital costincluding VAT or £150 towards the cost of a brandnew replacement.

YWhat is Excluded?

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OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONWhat is Covered?Overnight accommodation up to a maximum of £250.00including VAT (upon production of an official invoice)where it has not been possible to resolve the Emergencyfollowing Emergency Work carried out by theContractor and the Property is rendered uninhabitable.

YWhat is Excluded?

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EXCLUSIONSWe shall not be liable for costs arising from or in connection with:-1. circumstances known to You prior to the commencementdate of this insurance.2. any system, equipment including boilers or facility whichhas not been properly installed in accordance with themanufacturer’s instructions, or it has been incorrectly usedor modified, or which is faulty or inadequate as a result ofany inherent or recurring manufacture or design defect.3. replacement or adjustment to any decorative or cosmeticpart of any equipment.4. garages, out-buildings, cesspits, septic tanks or fuel tanks.5. wilful act or omission or lack of maintenance or neglect by You.6. claims relating to Properties left unoccupied for 60consecutive days or more.7. materials or labour charges covered by manufacturers,suppliers or installers guarantee or warranty.

8. any other costs or damage that are indirectly caused by theevent that led to Your claim, unless specifically stated in this policy.9. claims arising within the first 48 hours from the date ofcommencement of this insurance unless You held equivalentinsurance immediately prior to the commencement of this policy.10. any consequences of riot, strike, lock-out, civil commotion,labour disturbances, war, terrorism, invasion, act of foreignenemy, hostilities (whether war be declared or not), civil war,rebellion, revolution, insurrection or military or usurped power.11. claims directly or indirectly occasioned by, happeningthrough or in consequence of pollution or contaminationof any kind whatsoever. 12. any Permanent Repair costs which exceed those thatwould be incurred in carrying out a Temporary Repair. 13. any direct or indirect liability, loss or damage caused:a) to equipment because it fails correctly to recognise datarepresenting a date in a way that it does not work properlyor at all; or

b) by computer viruses.This does not apply to legal proceedings connected withclaiming compensation following Your death or bodily injury. 14. any claim or expense of any kind caused directly orindirectly by:a) ionising radiation or radioactive contamination fromany nuclear fuel or waste which results from the burningor nuclear fuel; orb) the radioactive, toxic, explosive or other dangerousproperties of nuclear machinery or any part of it;15. any loss or damage caused by any sort of war, invasionor revolution 16. any loss or damage caused by pressure waves caused byaircraft or other flying objects moving at or above the speedof sound;17. any loss, damage, liability, cost or expense of any kinddirectly or indirectly caused by, resulting from or in connectionwith any act of terrorism.

CONDITIONSConsumer Insurance ActYou are required by the provisions of the Consumer Insurance(Disclosure and Representations) Act to take care to:a) supply accurate and complete answers to all the questionsWe or the administrator may ask as part of Your applicationfor cover under the policy; b) to make sure that all information supplied as part of Yourapplication for cover is true and correct; c) tell Us of any changes to the answers You have givenas soon as possible. You must take reasonable care to provide complete andaccurate answers to the questions we ask when you take out,make changes to and renew your policy. If any informationyou provide is not complete and accurate, this may meanyour policy is invalid and that it does not operate in theevent of a claim or we may not pay any claim in full. ObservanceOur liability to make any payment under this policy will beconditional on You complying with the terms and conditionsof this insurance.Recovery of CostsWe may take proceedings at Our own expense in Your nameto recover any sums paid under this insurance.FraudWe have the right to refuse to pay a claim or to void thisinsurance in its entirety if You make a claim which is in anyrespect false or fraudulent.Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc Privacy PolicyYour privacy is important to Us and We are committed tokeeping it protected. We have created this Customer PrivacyNotice which will explain how We use the information Wecollect about You and how You can exercise Your dataprotection rights. You can view our full privacy notice byvisiting https://goo.gl/qVkZoqIf You’re unable to access the link or have any questions orcomments about Our privacy notice, please write to: TheData Protection Officer, RSA, Bowling Mill, Dean CloughIndustrial Park, Halifax, HX3 5WA.You can also email us at [email protected]

Legal Insurance Management Ltd Privacy Notice Legal Insurance Management Ltd (LIM) needs to collect andstore personal data about its clients, insurance claims, suppliersand other users of LIM’s facilities to allow it to maintain itscore operations and meet its customers’ requirementseffectively. The provision of this personal data is necessaryfor LIM to administer Your insurance policy and meet Ourcontractual requirements under the policy.It is important to LIM that You are clear on what informationWe collect and why We collect it. You can withdraw Yourconsent at any point by notifying LIM, however if You havean on-going claim this may affect continued cover under Yourpolicy. Should Your data need updating, this can also be doneat any point by contacting LIM.To view Our full privacy notice, You can go tohttps://goo.gl/3p9hKp or request a copy by emailing [email protected]. Alternatively, You can write tous at: Data Protection, Legal Insurance Management Ltd, 1Hagley Court North, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 1XF.Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999Unless expressly stated nothing in this insurance contractwill create rights pursuant to the Contracts (Rights of ThirdParties) Act 1999 in favour of anyone other than the partiesto the insurance contract.NoticesAny letter or notice concerning this insurance will be properlyissued if it is sent to the last known address of the personintended to receive it.Reasonable CareYou must take reasonable care and maintain the Propertyand its equipment in good order and take all reasonableprecautions to prevent loss or damage.Where a Temporary Repair has been carried out, the onuswill be upon you to carry out repairs or work to permanentlyresolve the reason for the Emergency occurring. Should youfail to carry out the Permanent Repair a Contractor will notbe appointed to undertake any further Emergency Work.CANCELLATIONIf you decide that for any reason, this Policy does not meetyour insurance needs then please return it to Your agentwithin 14 days from the day of purchase or the day on whichYou receive Your policy documentation, whichever is the later.On the condition that no claims have been made or arepending, we will then refund your premium in full.Thereafter you may cancel the insurance cover at any timeby informing Your agent however no refund of premium willbe payable. We shall not be bound to accept renewal of any insuranceand may at any time cancel any insurance document by giving14 days notice in writing where there is a valid reason fordoing so. A cancellation letter will be sent to you at your lastknown address. Valid reasons may include but are not limited to: a) Where we reasonably suspect fraud b) Non-payment of premium c) Threatening and abusive behaviour d) Non-compliance with policy terms and conditions e) You have not taken reasonable care to provide completeand accurate answers to the questions we ask.

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Where our investigations provide evidence of fraud or aserious non-disclosure, we may cancel the policy immediatelyand backdate the cancellation to the date of the fraud or thedate when you provided us with incomplete or inaccurateinformation, which may result in your policy being cancelledfrom the date you originally took it out.If we cancel the policy and/or any additional covers you willreceive a refund of any premiums you have paid for the cancelledcover, less a proportionate deduction for the time we haveprovided cover, unless the reason for cancellation is fraud and/orwe are entitled to keep the premium under the ConsumerInsurances (Disclosure and Representations) Act 2012.Claims & Helpline ServiceAll potential claims must be reported initially to the ClaimsHelpline for advice and support. Emergency Claims Notification & Advice Helpline Number:01384 884 041We will not accept responsibility if the Helpline services failfor reasons beyond Our control.LawThis policy shall be governed by and construed in accordancewith the Law of England and Wales unless the Beneficiary’shabitual residence (in the case of an individual) or centraladministration and/or place of establishment is located inScotland in which case the law of Scotland shall apply.Complaints ProcedureIn the event of a complaint arising under this insurance,You should in the first instance write to: -The Managing Director, Legal Insurance Management Ltd,1 Hagley Court North, The Waterfront, Brierley Hill,West Midlands DY5 1XFPlease ensure Your policy number is quoted in allcorrespondence to assist a quick and efficient response.If it is not possible to reach an agreement, You have the rightto make an appeal to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Thisalso applies if You are insured in a business capacity and havean annual turnover of less than €2 million and fewer than tenstaff. You may contact the Financial Ombudsman Service at:-Financial Ombudsman ServiceThe Financial Ombudsman Service Exchange Tower,Harbour Exchange Square,London, E14 9SRTel: 0800 0234 567 or 0300 123 9 123www.financial-ombudsman.org.ukThe above complaints procedure is in addition to Yourstatutory rights as a consumer. For further information aboutYour statutory rights contact Your local Authority TradingStandards Service or Citizens Advice Bureau.Compensation SchemeRoyal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc is a member of theFinancial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). Thisprovides compensation in case any member goes out ofbusiness or into liquidation and is unable to meet any validclaims against its policies. You may be entitled to compensationif We cannot meet Our obligations, depending on thecircumstances of the claim. Further information aboutthe compensation scheme can be obtained from the FSCS.Or visit www.fscs.org.uk

HOW TO ARRANGE ASSISTANCEAND MAKE A CLAIM1. Telephone the Helpline quoting with whom the insurancewas arranged and provide details of the problem. 2. To ensure an accurate record Your telephone conversationmay be recorded.3. All requests for assistance must be made to the Helplineand not to the Contractors direct otherwise the Work willnot be covered.4. The Helpline will obtain a suitable Contractor provided thatthe Emergency Work is not precluded by adverse weatherconditions, industrial disputes (official or otherwise), failure ofthe public transport system, including the road and railwaynetwork and repairs thereto, and any other circumstancespreventing access to the Property or otherwise making theprovision of the Emergency Work impossible. 5. The Helpline and the Contractor will have reasonablediscretion as to when and how the Emergency Workis undertaken.6. You must ensure that whilst the Contractor is at theProperty an appropriate person to authorise any workis also present.7. Major emergencies which could result in serious damage ordamage to life or limb should be immediately advised to thesupply company and/or the public emergency services. Gasleaks must be immediately notified to the local gas company.8. The Contractor will charge the cost of all Emergency Workcovered by the insurance directly to Us.9. You will be asked to pay the cost of:-a) call-out charges if there is no one at the Property when theContractor arrives or where no cover is operative under this policy.b) all charges in excess of the Claim Limits.c) any additional costs incurred at Your request in fittingreplacement parts or components of a superior specificationto the original.10. There may be times when replacement parts areunavailable, delayed or are no longer available becauseof circumstances beyond Our control. In the event of thisoccurring We will ensure that Your Property is safe and ifrequired the Contractor will provide You with a quotation for a suitable repair. 11. Where the Contractor and Us deem Your boiler tobe Uneconomic to repair, You will be required to provide anoriginal invoice showing payment for a brand new replacementboiler prior to Us paying any benefit under this policy.12. Where it is not possible to validate your claim at thetime of initial notification, you may be required to leave eithercredit or debit card details which may be debited in the eventthat the cost of the call-out and any subsequent repairs arenot covered by this insurance.

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PHILIP WILLIAMS AND COMPANY ESSENTIALSMOTOR BREAKDOWNPhilip Williams and Company Essentials Rescue is a serviceprovided by Call Assist. Call Assist provides a 24 hourassistance service every day of the year through a networkof Recovery Operators throughout the UK plus an additionalnetwork throughout Europe, providing assistance in over 45countries. This insurance is administered by Legal InsuranceManagement Ltd and underwritten by Royal & Sun AllianceInsurance plc.Please check Your Policy Schedule to ensure You have the level ofcover You need and read the following to help You use the service.What to do if You BreakdownIf Your Vehicle breaks down please call Our 24 hourControl Centre on:

All use of this service is available for the covered memberand their Partner only. Any claim will be validated with PhilipWilliams and Company, with costs for any claims from non-eligible persons being the responsibility of the claimant.

Please have the following information ready to give to OurRescue Controller who will use this to validate Your policy: •Your return telephone number with area code•The name of the covered member•Your Home Address including post code•Your Vehicle registration•The precise location of Your Vehicle (or as accurate as

You are able in the circumstances)We will take Your details and ask You to remain by thetelephone You are calling from. Once We have made allthe arrangements We will contact You to advise who willbe coming out to You and how long they are expected totake. Your mobile phone must therefore be switched onand available to take calls at all times. You will then beasked to return to Your Vehicle.Please remember to guard Your safety at all times but remainwith or nearby Your Vehicle until the Recovery Operatorarrives. Once the Recovery Operator arrives at the sceneplease be guided by their safety advice.If You are broken down on a motorway and have no meansof contacting Us or are unaware of Your location, please usethe nearest SOS box and advise the Emergency Services ofOur telephone number, they will then contact Us to arrangeassistance. If the Police or Highways Agency are present at thescene please advise them that You have contacted Us or givethem Our telephone number to call Us on Your behalf.Your CoverIf the car, motorcycle, campervan, motorhome (includingdomestic vans up to 3.5 tonnes), or car-derived van which Youare travelling in/on at the time of the Breakdown including anytowed caravan or trailer of a proprietary make which is fittedwith a standard towing hitch and doesn’t exceed 7 metres/23feet (not including the length of the A-frame and hitch) youor your partner are travelling in suffers a Breakdown due toa mechanical or electrical failure, flat tyre, lack of fuel, misfuel,Accident, theft, vandalism or fire, service will be provided. Wewill provide cover as detailed below for any Breakdown inaccordance with the policy wording. Cover will apply duringthe Period of Insurance and within the Territorial Limits (UK).

Indigo Cover – UKThe following service is provided with your level of cover:

Roadside Assistance & RecoveryWe will send help to the scene of the Breakdown within theTerritorial Limits (UK) and arrange to pay callout fees andmileage charges needed to repair or assist with the Vehicle.If, in the opinion of the Recovery Operator, they are unableto repair the Vehicle at the roadside We will assist in thefollowing way: -Either :• Arrange and pay for Your Vehicle, You and up to six

passengers to be recovered to the nearest garage whichis able to undertake the repair.

Or:• If the above is not possible at the time or the repair cannot

be made within the same working day, We will arrange for Your Vehicle, You and up to six passengers to be transported to Your Home Address, or if You would prefer and it is closer, Your original destination within the TerritorialLimits (UK).

The recovery must take place at the same time as theinitial callout otherwise You will have to pay for subsequentcallout charges.If Your Vehicle requires recovery, You must immediately informOur Rescue Controller of the address You would like theVehicle taken to. Once the Vehicle has been delivered to thenominated address, the Vehicle will be left at Your own risk.Home AssistWe will send help to Your Home Address or within a onemile radius of Your Home Address in the event Your Vehiclesuffers a Breakdown.If, in the opinion of the Recovery Operator, they are unableto repair Your Vehicle at the roadside, We will arrange andpay for Your Vehicle, You and 6 passengers to be recoveredto the nearest garage which is able to undertake the repair.The recovery must take place at the same time as the initialcallout otherwise You will have to pay for subsequentcallout charges.If Your Vehicle requires recovery, You must immediately informOur Rescue Controller of the address You would like theVehicle taken to. Once the Vehicle has been delivered to thenominated address, the Vehicle will be left at Your own risk.Alternative Travel*We will pay up to £250 towards the reasonable cost ofalternative transport or a hire car up to 1,600cc to allow Youto complete Your original journey. We will also pay up to £100towards the reasonable cost of alternative transport for oneperson to return and collect the repaired Vehicle.Emergency Overnight Accommodation*We will pay a maximum of £150 for a lone traveller or£75 per person for one night of overnight accommodationincluding breakfast for You and up to 6 passengers. Themaximum payment per incident is £500.*Emergency Overnight Accommodation and Alternative Transportbenefits are available under the following conditions:•The Vehicle must be repaired at the nearest Suitable

Garage to the Breakdown location•The Vehicle cannot be repaired the same working day•The Breakdown did not occur within 20 miles of Your

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•We will determine which benefit is offered to You by assessing the circumstances of the Breakdown and what is the most cost effective option for Us

These services will be offered on a pay/claim basis, whichmeans that You must pay initially and We will send You aclaim form to complete and return for reimbursement. Beforearranging these services, authorisation must be obtained fromOur Rescue Controller. The policy will only pay for a hire carwhich we deem is appropriate for Your requirements andis available at the time assistance is provided. We will onlyreimburse claims when We are in receipt of a validinvoice/receipt.KeysIf You lose, break, or lock Your keys within Your Vehicle, Wewill pay the callout and mileage charges back to the RecoveryOperator’s base or Your Home Address if closer. All other costsincurred, including any Specialist Equipment needed to movethe Vehicle, will be at Your expense.Misfuel Assist In the event You fill Your Vehicle’s fuel tank with the incorrecttype of fuel, We will arrange and pay up to £250 (inclusive ofVAT) for a Recovery Operator to either recover Your Vehicle,You, and Up to 6 passengers to their base where a drain andflush to Your Vehicle’s fuel tank can be conducted or, toconduct the fuel drain and flush at the roadside. Subject tothe £250 claim limit, we will also provide 10 litres of correctfuel to allow You to continue Your journey.Occasionally misfuelling a Vehicle can cause extensive damagewhich a fuel drain and flush will not rectify. We cannot acceptliability for any damage caused to Your Vehicle but if You wouldprefer for the fuel drain and flush to be conducted by Yourpreferred repairer, We will arrange and pay for a RecoveryOperator to recover Your Vehicle, You, and up to 6 passengersto a repairer of Your choice within 20 miles of the scene ofthe Breakdown. Subject to the prior authorisation of OurRescue Controller we will also reimburse up to £250(inclusive of VAT) towards the cost of a fuel drain and flush,only when we have received copies of valid receipts.Message ServiceIf You require, We will pass on two messages to Your homeor place of work to let them know of Your predicament andease Your worry.

General NotesUninsured ServiceWe can provide assistance for faults that are not coveredunder this insurance policy or where You would like Us toassist additional passenger numbers who exceed themaximum of 6, stated within this policy. All costs (includingan administration fee) must be paid for immediately by creditor debit card.Governing LawEnglish Law governs this insurance.LanguageWe have chosen to use the English language in all documentsand communication relating to this policy.MeasurementsA Home Assist is calculated using a straight line from theHome Address to the location of the Breakdown. All othermeasurements are calculated using driving distances.Garage RepairsAny repairs undertaken by the Recovery Operators at their premises are provided under a separate contract,which is between You and the Recovery Operator.

DefinitionsAccidentA collision immediately rendering the Vehicle immobileor unsafe to drive.BreakdownAn electrical or mechanical failure, flat tyre, lack of fuel,misfuel, Accident, theft, vandalism or fire to the Vehicle,which immediately renders the Vehicle immobilised.Home AddressThe last known address recorded by Philip Williams andCompany where You reside.Home AssistAssistance within a one mile radius of Your Home Address.PartnerThe cohabiting partner of the covered member at the timeof the incident. Period of InsuranceThe duration of this policy will be shown on your policyschedule.Recovery OperatorThe independent technician Call Assist appoints to attendYour Breakdown.Rescue ControllerThe telephone Operator employed by Call Assist Ltd.Service Provider and InsurerThis service is provided by Call Assist Ltd, Axis Court, NorthStation Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UX, RegisteredCompany Number 3668383. This insurance is administeredby Legal Insurance Management Ltd and underwrittenby Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc.Specialist EquipmentNon-standard apparatus or recovery vehicles which in theopinion of the Recovery Operator are required to recoverthe Vehicle. Specialist Equipment includes but is not limitedto winching, skates, sliders, dolly wheels, donor wheelsand a crane lift.Suitable GarageAny appropriately qualified mechanic or garage whichis suitable for the type of repair required and where theremedial work undertaken can be evidenced in writing.Territorial Limits (UK)Great Britain, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, and (forresidents only) Jersey and Guernsey.Us, We, OurCall Assist Ltd or Legal Insurance Management Ltd and Royal& Sun Alliance Insurance plc.VehicleThe car, motorcycle, campervan, motorhome (includingdomestic vans up to 3.5 tonnes), or car-derived van which Youare travelling in/on at the time of the Breakdown including anytowed caravan or trailer of a proprietary make which is fittedwith a standard towing hitch and doesn’t exceed 7 metres/23feet (not including the length of the A-frame and hitch).You, YourThe members named on the policy schedule.

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Exclusionsapplying to all sections unless otherwise statedThis insurance does not cover the following: -1. Service where glass or windscreens have been damagedor broken. 2. Vehicles that are not secure or have faults with electricwindows, sun roofs or locks not working, unless the faultoccurs during the course of a journey and Your safety iscompromised. 3. Breakdowns caused by failure to maintain the Vehiclein a roadworthy condition including maintenance orproper levels of oil and water. 4. Any request for service if the Vehicle cannot be reached oris immobilised due to snow, mud, sand or flood or where theVehicle is not accessible or cannot be transported safely andlegally using a standard transporter. 5. Overloading of the Vehicle or carrying more passengersthan it is designed to carry. 6. Any subsequent callouts for any symptoms related toa claim which has been made within the last 28 days, unlessYour Vehicle has been fully repaired at a Suitable Garage,declared fit to drive by the Recovery Operator or is in transitto a pre-booked appointment at a Suitable Garage. 7. The recovery of the Vehicle and passengers if repairs can becarried out at or near the scene of the Breakdown within thesame working day. If recovery takes effect We will onlyrecover to one address in respect of any one Breakdown. 8. Breakdowns occurring to any vehicle You are not travelling in.9. Any request for service if the Vehicle is being used formotor racing, rallies, rental, hire, public hire, private hire,courier services or any contest or speed trial or practicefor any of these activities. 10. Minibuses and vehicles used for a commercial purpose,horseboxes, or limousines. 11. Any claims relating to the following: - a) Vehicles exceeding 3,500 kg (3.5 tonnes) gross vehicle weight;b) Any towed caravans/trailers more than 7 metres (23 feet)in length (not including the length of the A-frame and hitch).c) Assistance if the Vehicle is deemed to be illegal, untaxed,uninsured, unroadworthy or dangerous to transport. 12. The cost of any parts, components or materials usedto repair the Vehicle. 13. Repair and labour costs other than half an hour roadsidelabour at the scene. 14. The use of Specialist Equipment occasionally requiredbecause the Vehicle is not between the kerbs, it hasmodifications, or nearby obstructions are impedingthe usual method of recovery. 15. Storage charges. 16. Any Breakdown that occurred before You were providedwith this cover. 17. More than six callouts in any twelve month period. 18. Claims totalling more than £15,000 in any twelve monthperiod. 19. Any costs or expenses not authorised by Our RescueControllers. 20. The cost of food (other than breakfast when overnightaccommodation is provided), drinks, telephone calls or otherincidentals. 21. Claims not notified and authorised prior to expensesbeing incurred.

22. The charges of any other company (including Policerecovery) other than the Recovery Operator, a car hireagency or accommodation charges which have beenauthorised by Us. 23. Any charges where You, having contacted Us, effectrecovery or repairs by other means unless We have agreedto reimburse You. 24. Any cost that would have been incurred if no claimhad arisen. 25. Any false or fraudulent claims. 26. The cost of alternative transport other than to Yourdestination and a return trip to collect Your repaired Vehicle. 27. The cost of fuel, oil or insurance for a hire vehicle. 28. Overnight accommodation or car hire charges if repairscan be carried out at or near the scene of the Breakdownwithin the same working day. 29. Recovery of the Vehicle or Your transport costs to returnthe Vehicle to Your Home Address once it has been inspectedor repaired. 30. Any damage or loss to Your Vehicle or its contents and anyinjury to You or any third party caused by Us or the RecoveryOperator. It is Your responsibility to ensure personalpossessions are removed from the Vehicle prior to YourVehicle being recovered. 31. We will not pay for any losses that are not directly coveredby the terms and conditions of this policy. For example, Wewill not pay for You to collect Your Vehicle from a repaireror for any time that has to be taken off work becauseof a Breakdown. 32. Failure to comply with requests by Us or the RecoveryOperator concerning the assistance being provided. 33. A request for service following any intentional or wilfuldamage caused by You to Your Vehicle. 34. Fines and penalties imposed by courts. 35. Any cost recoverable under any other insurance policythat You may have. 36. Any cover which is not specifically detailed withinthis policy. 37. Electronic Data Any consequence, howsoever caused, including but notlimited to Computer Virus in Electronic Data being lost,destroyed, distorted, alter38. Radiation Any direct or indirect consequence of: Irradiation, or contamination by nuclear material; or The radioactive, toxic, explosive or other hazardousor contaminating properties of any radioactive matter ; or Any device or weapon which employs atomic or nuclearfission or fusion or other comparable reaction or radioactiveforce or matter. 39. Terrorism Any direct or indirect consequence of terrorism asdefined by the Terrorism Act 2000 and any amendingor substituting legislation. 40. War Any direct or indirect consequence of war, civil war, invasion,acts of foreign enemies (whether war be declared or not),rebellion, revolution, insurrection, military or usurped power,or confiscation, nationalisation, requisition, destruction ofor damage to property by or under the order of anygovernment, local or public authority.

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General Conditionsapplying to all sections1. You must remain with or nearby the Vehicle until help arrives.2. If a callout is cancelled by You and a Recovery Operatorhas already been dispatched, You will lose a callout from Yourpolicy. We recommend You to wait for assistance to ensurethe Vehicle is functioning correctly. If You do not wait forassistance and the Vehicle breaks down again within 12hours, You will be charged for the second and anysubsequent callouts.3 We reserve the right to charge You for any costs incurredas a result of incorrect location details being provided.4 We have the right to refuse to provide the service if Youor Your passengers are being obstructive in allowing Us toprovide the most appropriate assistance or are abusiveto Our Rescue Controllers or the Recovery Operator.5 Your Vehicle must be registered to and ordinarily keptat an address within the Territorial Limits (UK).6 Vehicles must be located within the Territorial Limits (UK)when cover commences.7 If in Our opinion the Vehicle is beyond economical repairor the cost of the claim is likely to exceed the market valueof the Vehicle in its current condition following theBreakdown, We have the option to pay You the marketvalue of the Vehicle in its current condition and pay Yourtransportation costs to Your Home Address. It will beYour responsibility to apply for a Certificate of Destructionor other such document and You will be required to pay forany storage costs whilst this is obtained. If You would preferthe Vehicle to be transported to Your Home Address ororiginal destination, this can be arranged but You will needto pay any costs which exceed the market value of the Vehiclein its current condition.8 We will only pay ferry and toll fees within the confines ofthe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.9 We must be advised immediately at the time of contactingUs for assistance, if Your Vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels. IfWe are not advised and We are unable to provide the servicepromptly or efficiently through the agent who will be assistingYou, You will be charged for any additional costs incurred.10 If We are able to repair Your Vehicle at the roadside, Youmust accept the assistance being provided and immediatelypay for any parts supplied and fitted by debit or credit card.11 The repair must be carried out if the Vehicle is recoveredto a Suitable Garage and the Suitable Garage can repair theVehicle within the terms stated. You must have adequate fundsto pay for the repair immediately. If You do not have fundsavailable, any further service related to the claim will bedenied.12 You must have adequate funds to pay for alternativetransport or overnight accommodation costs immediately.If You do not have funds available, any further service relatedto the claim will be denied.13 In the event You use the service and the claim issubsequently found not to be covered by the policy Youhave purchased, We reserve the right to reclaim anymonies from You in order to pay for the uninsured service.14 We may decline service if You have an outstanding debtwith Us.15 If You have a right of action against a third party, You shallco-operate with Us to recover any costs incurred by Us. If You

are covered by any other insurance policy for any costsincurred by Us, You will need to claim these costs andreimburse Us. We reserve the right to claim back any coststhat are recoverable through a third party.16 Recovery Operators comply with laws and regulationslimiting the number of hours they can drive for. Regularbreaks and ‘changeovers’ may be required when transportingYour Vehicle.17 The transportation of livestock (including dogs) will be atthe discretion of the Recovery Operator. We will endeavourto help arrange alternative transport but You will need to payfor this service immediately by credit or debit card.18 Regardless of circumstances, We will not be held liablefor any costs incurred if You are unable to make a telephoneconnection to any numbers provided.19 The policy is not transferable.20 If, in Our opinion, the Vehicle is found to be unroadworthydue to lack of maintenance, unless servicing records canbe provided, We may terminate Your cover immediatelynotifying You, by letter to Your Home Address, of whataction We have taken.21 We will provide cover ifa) You have met all the terms and conditions withinthis insurance.b) The information provided to Us, as far as You areaware, is correct.Should You wish to contact Us, We can be contacted by:•Mail: Customer Services, c/o Call Assist Ltd, Axis Court,

North Station Road, Colchester CO1 1UX•Email: [email protected]•Facsimile: 01206 364268Statement of Demands and NeedsThis policy meets the demands and needs of persons wishingto ensure that they are covered in the event of a Breakdown.As with any insurance, it does not cover all situations and Youshould read the terms and conditions of this policy to makesure that it meets Your specific needs.Our Promise To YouWe aim to provide a high standard of service. Pleasetelephone Us if You feel We have not achieved this andWe will do Our best to rectify the problem immediately.Complaints ProcedureAny complaint You have regarding Your policy shouldbe addressed to the policy administrator :Customer Services, Call Assist Limited, Axis Court,North Station Road, Colchester, Essex CO1 1UX.Please include the details of Your policy and in particular Yourpolicy number, to help Your enquiry to be dealt with speedily.We promise to: •acknowledge Your complaint within five working days

of receiving it; •have Your complaint reviewed by a senior member of staff; • tell You the name of the person managing Your complaint

when We send Our acknowledgement letter ; and •respond to Your complaint within 20 working days. If this

is not possible for any reason, We will write to You to letYou know when We will contact You again.

If You remain dissatisfied, short of court action, You can:• ask The Financial Ombudsman Service to review Your case

provided the policy is not of commercial nature. The rightto apply to the Ombudsman must be exercised within six months of the date of the Company’s final decision. The Financial Ombudsman Service can be contacted at the following address:The Financial Ombudsman Service Exchange Tower,Harbour Exchange Square,London, E14 9SROr by telephoning: 0800 023 4567or 0300 123 9123Financial Services Compensation SchemeWe are covered by the Financial Services CompensationScheme (FSCS). You may be entitled to compensation fromthe scheme if We cannot meet Our obligations. This dependson the type of business and the circumstances of the claim.For claims against the insurers, 90% of the insurance claimis covered, with no upper limit. For compulsory classes ofinsurance, insurance arranging is covered for 100% of theclaim, without any upper limit.Further information about the compensation schemearrangements is available from the FSCS by telephoning0800 678 1100 or by visiting www.fscs.org.uk.Service Provider and InsurerThis service is provided by Call Assist Ltd, Axis Court, NorthStation Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UX, RegisteredCompany Number 3668383. This insurance is administeredby Legal Insurance Management Ltd and underwritten byRoyal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc.

Call RecordingTo help Us provide a quality service, Your telephone callsmay be recorded.Call Assist Ltd, Firm Reference Number 304838 is authorisedand regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.Cancellationa) The Insured may cancel the policy within 14 days ofpurchasing the cover with a full refund of the insurancepremium paid, providing the Insured has not made a claimwhich has been accepted under the policy.b) The Insured may cancel this policy at any time by giving atleast 21 days’ written notice to us. The insurer will refund partof the premium for the unexpired period unless the Insuredhas notified a claim which has been or is subsequentlyaccepted under this policy in which case no return ofpremium shall be allowed.c) The insurer may cancel the policy at any time by givingat least 21 days’ written notice to the Insured. The insurerwill refund part of the premium for the unexpired period.d) The Insured may not cancel an individual component ofthis cover in isolation. Motor Breakdown Cover and HomeEmergency Cover may not be separated from the package.

35 Walton Road, Stockton Heath,Warrington, Cheshire WA4 6NW

Tel - 01925 604 421Email - [email protected]

Philip Williams and Company are authorisedand regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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