No need to visit us in person every time!
We will always be at your service for a personal consultation, but in many cases we can help you right at the comfort of your home. Our staff contacts are listed below.
Some questions we get to hear quite frequently. Maybe you’ll find a solution in the list below, where we compiled some of the most relevant answers.
Should your question not be listed, please don’t hesitate to contact us through the contact form or visit us in person.
In case you wish to contact your insurance company directly, we provide you the service numbers of our partners.
Vehicle insurance
Which insurance documents do I have to carry in the vehicle?
We recommend taking the valid bank debit receipt with you. Although it is no longer punishable if you are not able to present it in a traffic control, it prevents unnecessary inconvenience. Furthermore, we recommend having a form of the accident report in the car, which you received from us with your insurance documents. Last but not least, we recommend to have the service number of the insurance company at hand, incase you need a towing service. The company will only meet the costs if the service is ordered by the company, not when you independently commission a towing service.
Who is allowed to drive my car?
Usually also people that are not mentioned in the policy are allowed to drive the car. Exceptions are novice drivers and young people. Since the age limits differ from company to company, we ask you to clarify this with us in advance.
Why should I insure my car in Spain for a fully comprehensive insurance?
Even though insurance is also compulsory in Spain, unfortunately there are still a lot of uninsured vehicles on the road. If you have an accident with an uninsured vehicle, your comprehensive insurance occurs. If you have no fully comprehensive coverage, the Spanish insurance consortium would step in, but with a high deductible and, as experience shows, years of waiting time.
Is my no-claim discount from abroad recognized?
There is no uniform refund system in Spain, as in some other European countries. However, the companies we work with acknowledge refunds from abroad on a pro-rata basis. All we need is an current confirmation from your insurer abroad with the name of the person entitled to the discount and the level of the no-claim discount.
How should I behave in a traffic accident?
We always recommend, if it is not a minor damage, to call the police. If there were any witnesses of the accident, this can be a great help in the settlement of claims. In addition, we advise you to fill in the form of the accident report you received from us with your contract (in Spanish).
Household & liability
Why do I have to insure a part of the building, even though the owner community already has insurance?
It is true that most property communities have insurance for the building (a so-called comunidad policy), but coverage is often insufficient. A common recurring problem are the water pipes in their own apartments.
To what amount should I insure my contents, furniture and fixtures?
You should set this sum in such a way that it can replace your household contents in the case of a "total damage" (eg by a fire) as it was before the damage occurred.
Are storm damages also insured?
Yes, either directly through the insurance company or (from certain wind speeds) through the insurance syndicate.
Health insurance
What should I pay particular attention to in private health insurance in Spain?
To which doctors can I go with my private health insurance?
Basically, you can consult all doctors who work with the respective insurance company. With the extended rates you can also visit those doctors and clinics that are not affiliated with the insurance company. However, these are always private doctors and private clinics, as statutory doctors and clinics of the social security system are not included.
General
Do I need a NIE–number, to conclude an insurance contract?
Yes, it is an essential prerequisite, that you have a Spanish tax identification number.