Kuala Lumpur, 29 May 2024 – While city landscaping and lush trees are always a welcome sight to many Malaysians, the recent incidents of tree fall resulting from thunderstorms in the Klang Valley have put the public on high alert after reports of multiple damaged vehicles as a result of these toppled trees.

Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad (“Allianz General”) CEO Sean Wang reminds the public to ensure that Special Perils is covered under their Private Car Comprehensive insurance policy to insure against tree-fall damage due to storm and tempest.

“Thunderstorms, tempest and resulting floods can occur at any time of the year and is no longer a phenomenon only during the monsoon season. The havoc it can wreak is massive, as seen with the tree fall incidents recently that have effectively written off many cars,” said Sean.

“Without a Special Perils cover, you are exposed to the risk of absorbing the full liability of the natural disaster event. This is really the worst-case scenario in which your asset is gone but you may still have to continue your hire purchase instalment with the bank.”

“Special Perils should be a rule of thumb these days. For a small add-on fee, you are protected against instances such as flood, typhoon, tempest, landslide, or any other convulsions of nature.” continued Sean.

Allianz General also urges the public to have a Personal Accident insurance coverage to protect themselves against bodily injuries, disabilities or death caused by accidents.

If you wish to add on Special Perils or purchase Personal Accident insurance, contact your servicing agent.

Log on to https://www.allianz.com.my/personal/home-motor-and-travel/car-and-motorcycle/car-and-motor-comprehensive-cover.html for more information.