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Compulsory Third

Party Insurance in

Mozambique Presentation

4 February 2016

Presented by Henri Mittermayer

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Compulsory Motor Third Party Liability Insurance

Presentation Structure:

I. Introduction – brief history

II. The Law nr. 2/2003, of 21 January

III. Compulsory Insurance – definition

IV. Compulsory Motor Third Party Liability and the Insurance Law

V. What is happening on the ground

VI. Final notes/ comments

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Compulsory Motor Third Party Liability Insurance

I. Introduction – brief history:

In 1991, Mozambique changed from socialist to freemarket economy. mozambican parliament regulatedthat any insurance and reinsurance activity could beexplored by either public or private entities, as long asthose entities were duly licensed.

The supervision of the insurance activity is under themandate of the Ministry of Finance -more specificalythe ISSM an entity subordinated to the Ministry ofFinance, which is responsible for the supervision of theInsurance activity in Mozambique.

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Compulsory Motor Third Party Liability InsuranceIV. The Law nr. 2/2003, of 21 January:

In terms of this law “the motor third party liability insurance is compulsory in the Republic of Mozambique” and,

The transit on public roads of vehicles and trailerswithout the respective insurance cover obtained froman insurance company licensed in Mozambique is notallowed.

This insurance covers the civil liability of people orentities responsible for patrimonial and non-patrimonialdamages caused to third parties as a consequence ofany road accidents

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II. Compulsory Insurance:

Compulsory Insurance can be defined as any type of

insurance an individual or business is legally required

to buy. Compulsory insurance is mandatory for

individuals and businesses that want to engage in

certain financially risky activities, such as operating an

automobile or operating a business with employees.

In Mozambique the following insurance classes are

“compulsory”:

Motor third party liability insurance;

Workman compensation insurance;

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Compulsory Motor Third Party Liability Insurance

III. Compulsory Motor Third Party Liability and the

Insurance Law

As per the Mozambican Insurance Law, all the

compulsory insurance contracts in Mozambique must

be governed by the laws of Mozambique.

This is an exception to the general norm in terms of

which, the parties entering into an insurance contract

to cover risks located in Mozambique are free to chose

the law to govern their contract.

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IV. The Law nr. 2/2003, of 21 January:

The following were the key motivations for the approval and publication of this law:

The growth of the road traffic in Mozambique, mainly inMaputo;

The proliferation of vehicles in Mozambique without anyinsurance;

A significant increase of road accidents, mainly the so called“Hit and run”.

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IV. The Law nr. 2/2003, of 21 January:

Who should insure for third party liability?

The owner of the vehicle or asset.

Any person or institution with usufructuary rights to the vehicle or asset.

Lessee, in case of leasing.

if any other person contracts the insurance as requiredby the law, the legal obligation of the above mentionedpeople is considered as being complied with.

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IV. The Law nr. 2/2003, of 21 January:

Minimum required sums Insured:

300,000.00MZN

20,000.00MZN maximum limit of indemnity to eachpassanger, for vehicles licensed for passanger transport(sum insured – 20,000.00MZN x nr. Of allowedpassangers + 300,000.00MZN)

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IV. What is happening currently:

Short Term Certificates Sold at the Border :

What does the policy cover?

The policy covers The Insured for any Third Party Liability that might be incurred in Mozambique caused by or in connection with any vehicle described in the certificate of insurance.

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IV. What is happening currently :

Short Term Certificates Sold at the Border :

The cover extends to both:

Death or bodily injury to any third party, other than to a person employed by the Insured or arising from the course of employment or if the person is a member of the same household.

Damage to all property, other than that property that belongs to the Insured.

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IV. What is happening currently:

Short Term Certificates Sold at the Border:

Why is it compulsory?

Mozambique does not have an MVA Road Accident Fund - as in South Africa.

In respect of foreign registered vehicles the Mozambican authorities need to be assured that if any liability is incurred by the use of such vehicles on their roads; there is a Mozambican Insurance Policy that is valid to cover liability costs.

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IV. What is happening currently :

Short Term Certificates Sold at the Border :

How long is the period of insurance?

The certificate is valid for 30days from date of inception noted on the certificate or date of entry into Mozambique - Unless otherwise arranged with Insurer.

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IV. What is happening currently:

Short Term Certificates Sold at the Border:

What is the limit of liability?

Unless otherwise stated in respect of any one occurrence Liability shall not exceed the limit of R1,000,000.00 (one million SA Rand)

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IV. What is happening currently :

Short Term Certificates Sold at the Border:

Pricing:

Pricing is standard across all insurers .

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VI. Final notes:

Risk Assessement and Fleet Managment.

Underinsurance – Risk to the transport company.

Not a legal assistance policy !

Managing the purchase of individual certificates.

• Consider : Alternative forms of purchase

• Annual cover / e-purchase.

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