Platinum Cover - Mobile Device Insurance

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1 Platinum Cover - Mobile Device Insurance Provided by A1Comms trading as Gomobile.co.uk Accidental Damage Cover Breakdown Cover Theft Cover Loss Cover Yes Yes Yes Yes Below is a list of what information this document includes: Important Information Policy Wording Definitions What is covered What is not covered Policy Conditions and Limitations Policy cancellation Mid-term adjustments Automatic renewal of your policy What to do if you have a complaint Premiums and Claims Consumer Act Legal regulatory and other information Data protection Act 1998 IMPORTANT INFORMATION This insurance has been specifically designed to provide insurance protection for your mobile device and meets the demands and needs of individuals permanently resident in the UK who have purchased a mobile device from Gomobile.co.uk and wish to protect it against accidental damage, breakdown, theft and loss. 1

2 Please note that there are some exceptions or exclusions relating to the cover provided by this policy and it is therefore important that you read the section headed What is not covered. We have not provided you with a personal recommendation as to whether this policy is suitable for your specific needs, so you must decide for yourself whether it is or not. You have made a reasoned decision on the basis of the information provided and can cancel this insurance at any time should you decide the cover is no longer suitable. PLEASE KEEP YOUR INSURANCE DOCUMENTS SAFE Please keep this document in a safe place in case you need to read it again or make a claim. If you have any disability that makes communication difficult, please tell the administrators and they will be pleased to help. POLICY WORDING Please read this document carefully and make sure you understand fully what is covered and what is not covered, also ensuring you comply with all of the policy conditions as a breach of a condition can invalidate your policy and may mean that any claims made will not be paid. If any of the details are incorrect please contact the administrator immediately. Certification of cover This document, combined with your certificate schedule, certifies that insurance has been effected between you and us. In return for payment of the premium we agree to insure you in accordance with the terms and conditions contained and endorsed on these documents. Citymain Administrators Ltd has entered into a Binding Authority Contract reference 06575A with us, under which we authorise Citymain Administrators Ltd to issue these documents on our behalf. About your insurance This insurance is offered to you at the time of purchasing your mobile device by: A1Comms trading as Gomobile.co.uk a company registered in England and Wales under company number This insurance is underwritten by UK General Insurance Ltd on behalf of Great Lakes Insurance SE which is a German insurance company with its headquarters at Königinstrasse 107, Munich. UK Branch office: Plantation Place 30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3AJ. Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch, is authorised by Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority 2

3 and Prudential Regulation Authority. Details about the extent of their regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority are available on request. Your policy is administered by: Citymain Administrators Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under registration number This can be checked on the FCA s register by visiting the FCA s website at or by contacting them on Introduction This insurance policy provides insurance for your mobile device whilst your policy is in force subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations shown below. Period of Cover You have purchased a monthly contract, your insurance starts at the time of purchase and lasts for a period of 1 month. The first month s insurance is offered for free. It will then continue for further monthly periods provided you continue to pay your monthly premiums as they become due. The monthly premium you pay is as confirmed at the time of purchase and will be collected by the administrator monthly in advance by direct debit. The maximum overall period of cover cannot exceed five years from the initial purchase date. DEFINITIONS The words and phrases defined below have the same meaning wherever they appear in your policy document and are shown in bold italics throughout. Accidental Damage - sudden and unforeseen damage not otherwise specifically excluded under this policy, including damage caused by fire and/or liquid damage, caused to your mobile device which was not deliberately caused by you or any other person. Administrator - Citymain Administrators Limited, 3000 Lakeside, North Harbour, Western Road, Portsmouth, PO6 3EN. Tel No: (local rate call). Breakdown - the internal failure or burning out of any part of your mobile device whilst in ordinary use arising from internal electronic, electrical or mechanical defects causing sudden stoppage of the function of your mobile device and necessitating immediate repair before it can resume normal operation. Business use a mobile device provided by your employer in connection to your employment. Certificate Schedule the policy document provided to you following purchase of the insurance which includes the unique details of your mobile device and your period of cover, limits of liability and excess payable. 3

4 Commercial Vehicle - any vehicle used wholly or partly for commercial or business or any other vehicle that is being used for commercial or business purposes at the time of any theft of the mobile device. Immediate family - your spouse, partner, parents or your children who permanently reside with you at the address registered with us. IMEI/Serial Number - The international mobile equipment identity number which is the unique identification number that will be used to identify the mobile device or unique serial number ID for your mobile device. Left Unattended - not within your sight at all times and out of your arms-length reach, other than when in a locked room or locked cupboard Loss - means that the mobile device has been accidentally lost by you and you are now permanently deprived of its use. Mobile Device - your mobile phone, including (including iphones) and tablets (including ipads) purchased by you from Gomobile.co.uk with a functioning SIM registered at your address in it at the time; we will request your call records to prove that the mobile device was being used up to the event giving rise to the claim. Period of Insurance - the period shown in your certificate schedule. Proof of exchange - the original document provided to you from either a retail outlet or a retailer website of the seller of your mobile device that evidences a like for like exchange of mobile device. Proof of purchase - the original purchase receipt provided at the point of sale (not from online auctions) that gives details of the mobile device purchased, or similar documents that provide proof that you own the mobile device. Proof of usage - the evidence from your Network provider showing the mobile device has been in use since policy inception and up to the event giving rise to the claim. Theft - the unauthorised dishonest taking of the mobile device by a third party with the intention of permanently depriving you of it; as confirmed by a Police report. Theft claims must be accompanied by a valid Police crime reference, loss report or incident numbers will not be accepted in support of a theft claim. Violent and Forcible Entry entry evidenced by visible damage to the fabric of the building, room, or vehicle at the point of entry. We, Us, Our, Insurer - UK General Insurance Ltd on behalf of Great Lakes Insurance SE. 4

5 You, your, yourself - the person (aged 18 years or over), who owns the mobile device covered by this policy, as stated on your certificate schedule. WHAT WE WILL COVER (subject to the cover selected and the exclusions shown later) Accidental Damage We will repair or replace your mobile device if it is damaged as a result of accidental damage, providing the mobile device is returned to us. Where only part or parts of your mobile device have been damaged, we will only repair or replace that part or parts. Breakdown We will repair or replace your mobile device if it suffers breakdown, providing the mobile device is returned to us. Please note that this cover only applies if the breakdown occurs outside the manufacturer s guarantee period. Loss In the event you accidentally lose your mobile device we will replace it. Where only part or parts of your mobile device have been lost, we will only replace that part or parts (in respect of a valid loss claim). Theft In the event of theft of your mobile device we will replace it. Where only part or parts of your mobile device have been stolen, we will only replace that part or parts (in respect of a valid theft claim). Important: Please note that mobile devices cover is only provided where the item is fitted with an active functioning SIM. In the event of a claim you will be required to produce proof of usage from your Network provider showing the mobile device has been in use since policy inception and up to the event giving rise to the claim. Territorial Limits This insurance covers a mobile device bought and used in the UK but cover is extended to use anywhere in the world, for up to a maximum of 90 days, in any 12-month period. Please note, any repairs or replacements must be carried out in the UK by repairers or retailers approved by us. WHAT WE WILL NOT COVER Policy excess There is a policy excess applicable to your mobile device in respect of every claim (this is the amount you must contribute towards your mobile device that is subject to a claim). This excess must be paid if your claim has been approved. The excess amount applicable in respect of each mobile device covered under this policy is as follows: 5

6 Purchase Price of the Mobile Device Excess for each and every claim for each and every claim for each and every claim Theft exclusions: We will not pay any claim: unless a Police crime reference number is provided in support of the theft. Lost property reports will not be accepted in support of a theft claim. for a mobile device stolen from any motor vehicle, unless the mobile device is completely hidden from view with a glove compartment or boot, the vehicle s windows and doors have been closed and locked and all security systems have been activated and violent and forcible entry to the vehicle has been used. A copy of the repairer s account for such damage to the vehicle must be supplied with any claim. for theft of your mobile device left unattended in a public place or a place to which the public has regular access for theft of the mobile device from the person unless force, pickpocket or threat of violence is used. where the mobile device has been stolen from any commercial vehicle; where the mobile device has been stolen from any premises unless force, resulting in damage to the premises was used to gain entry by violent and forcible entry. A copy of the repairer s account for such damage must be supplied with any claim; General exclusions (applying to all cover provided under this policy): We will not pay for: any claim when the mobile device was in the possession of any third party (other than a member of your immediate family) at the time of the event giving rise to the claim any claim for malicious damage which was caused by you or your immediate family. the VAT element of any claim if you are registered for VAT. any claim where the policy excess has not been paid. the cost of any calls made from your mobile device. any mobile device claim where the proof of usage is not provided. any mobile device claim where you cannot provide proof of purchase or proof of exchange. any theft or loss of or accidental damage to any equipment or accessories including but not limited to carrying cases, battery chargers, hands-free mounting kit, cameras, PCIMA cards or external antennae. any routine maintenance, adjustment, modification, or servicing. 6

7 loss, theft or damage to SIM or memory cards in isolation (unless it accompanies a valid claim for your mobile device) any accidental damage or breakdown claim where the IMEI/Serial number cannot be determined from your mobile device. any claim if your mobile device was purchased: o outside the United Kingdom; or o second hand any other costs that are indirectly caused by the event which led to your claim, unless specifically stated in this certificate. any kind of damage whatsoever unless the damaged mobile device is provided for repair. cosmetic damage only to the mobile device that has no effect on the devices functionality, to include, for example, marring, scratching, and denting any software or firmware, failures any claim when the mobile device is being used for business use. damage or destruction caused by, contributed to or arising from: o wear and tear or gradual deterioration of performance o using the mobile device for purposes other than those in the users manual any claim resulting from war, invasion, acts of foreign enemies, hostilities (whether war be declared or not), civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, military or usurped power, riot or civil commotion, terrorist activity of any kind. any claim resulting from ionising radiation or contamination by radioactivity from any nuclear fuel or from any nuclear waste from the combustion of nuclear fuel. any damage directly occasioned by pressure waves caused by an aircraft and other aerial devices travelling at sonic or supersonic speeds. any breakdown that occurs during manufacturer s warranty period. caused by placing or using the mobile device in a location or environment that is not in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Claims Procedures How to make a claim: CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS Online: In the event of any incident likely to give rise to making a claim, you can notify the administrator through their online claims portal as soon as reasonably possible following the discovery of the incident. Online Claims: Telephone: 7

8 Alternatively, you can notify the administrator on (local rate call) as soon as reasonably possible following the discovery the incident (or in the event of the incident occurring outside of the United Kingdom, as soon as reasonably possible following your return to the United Kingdom). Exceptional circumstances causing your delay in reporting the claim and where there is no additional loss to us may be considered. You must: (failure to observe these may invalidate your claim) report the theft or loss of your mobile device to your network provider as soon as reasonably possible following the discovery of the incident so they can blacklist your mobile device. report the theft or loss of your mobile device to the Police as soon as reasonably possible following the discovery of the incident and obtain a crime reference number in support of a theft claim and a lost property number in support of a loss claim and a copy of the police report. complete and return the claim form as provided by the administrator within 30 days of you reporting the claim to us with any other requested documentation. Replacement Equipment In the event that your claim is authorised and your mobile device is replaced, we will replace it with an identical fully refurbished or new (where a refurbished item is not available) item. This is not a new for old insurance. Should this not be possible the administrator will replace it with a fully refurbished or new mobile device (where a refurbished item is not available) of a comparable specification or the equivalent value. We will endeavour to replace your mobile device with the same colour or finish, however, where this is not possible or economical an alternative colour will be provided. Where replacement equipment has been issued and the original mobile device is recovered, the original mobile device becomes our property and must be returned to the administrator immediately. Please call the administrator on (local rate call) and they will arrange for the item to be returned to them. Limit of Liability The insurer s maximum liability for any claim shall not exceed the maximum replacement value of your mobile device and in any case shall not exceed the total cost of 1,250 including VAT. Fraud You need to provide us with accurate and up-to-date information if you are making a claim under your own policy. Failure to provide sufficient information may prevent us from providing cover or, if you are making a claim, may delay the processing of your claim. The provision of false information may mean that a claim made by you under the policy will not be paid and may possibly result in criminal prosecution for fraud. 8

9 The administrator employs a dedicated team of fraud specialists. If any fraudulent or misleading claim is made or if any fraudulent or misleading means or devices are used under this insurance, you will not be allowed to continue with your claim and your policy will be cancelled from the date of the fraudulent action. We and/or the administrator will be entitled to instruct an investigation into your claim and recover any benefit paid and costs incurred as a result of any such fraudulent or misleading claim. We and/or the administrator may also inform the police and/or any law enforcement agency about the circumstances of any fraudulent claims. We may also prosecute those who make fraudulent or misleading claims. POLICY CANCELLATION Cooling off period You may cancel the insurance within 14 days of receiving the insurance documents by writing to: Citymain Administrators Limited, 3000 Lakeside, North Harbour, Western Road, Portsmouth, PO6 3EN, info@spbuk.com or by calling telephone number (local rate call), should you decide the insurance is no longer appropriate or required. Please note if you do cancel the insurance within 14 days your cover will expire with immediate effect and no premium will become payable. Cancellation following the cooling off period You may cancel the insurance at any time by contacting the administrators. If you cancel following the 14-day cooling-off period your cover will continue until the end of the period for which you have already paid. Cancellation by us We may cancel this insurance by giving you at least 30 days written notice at your last known address. Reasons we may cancel the policy are, but not limited to: If we have reason to suspect you of fraud; Where we have been unable to collect a premium payment from you. In this case, we will contact you by after the first missed collection requesting payment of the premium. If we do not receive payment by the next collection date and the next payment is also missed, We will cancel your policy with immediate effect and send you an confirmation of the cancellation. If we cancel cover due to non-payment we will not attempt to process further payments from you. If you have made a valid claim prior to the cancellation date this will be processed. Your policy will automatically cease upon its five-year anniversary from the initial date of purchase. MID-TERM ADJUSTMENTS changing your mobile device or personal details Should you replace your existing mobile device whilst your insurance policy is in force, we will consider transferring the benefit of the insurance policy provided if; the mobile device is under 6 months old. 9

10 You must advise the administrator of the make and model and in the event of a claim you will need an official proof of purchase/proof of exchange showing details of the new mobile device. If your replacement mobile device is in a different banding to your original mobile device your premium and policy excess will change. In the event that any of your personal details change, such as address, or contact numbers, please ensure you advise the administrator as soon as possible for your details to be updated. AUTOMATIC RENEWAL OF YOUR POLICY Your policy is a rolling monthly policy and therefore to ensure you maintain continuous cover under your policy it will automatically be renewed each month, unless you advise us otherwise your monthly premium will be collected by the administrator by direct debit. Please note: although this insurance is offered at the time of purchase of your mobile device, it is a separate contract and is not linked to the length of your mobile device contract. Therefore, should you decide to cancel your mobile device contract, either during the cooling off period or at the end of the contract term, it will not automatically cancel this insurance policy. You have the option of transferring the benefit of this insurance to another mobile device or to cancel this policy at any time, as stated under the Policy Cancellation section above. The maximum overall period of cover cannot exceed five years from the initial purchase date. WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE A COMPLAINT It is always the intention to provide you with a first-class service. However, if you are not happy with the service, in the first instance, please write to the Customer Relations Manager of the administrator. Their contact details are: FAO: Customer Relations Manager Citymain Administrators Ltd 3000 Lakeside North Harbour Western Road Portsmouth PO6 3EN Tel: (local rate call). customerrelations@spbuk.com If your complaint about the sale of your policy cannot be resolved by the end of the third working day, your agent will pass it to: 10

11 Customer Relations Department UK General Insurance Limited Cast House Old Mill Business Park Gibraltar Island Road Leeds LS10 1RJ Tel: Please quote scheme reference 06575A in all correspondence. If it is not possible to reach an agreement, you have the right to make an appeal to the Financial Ombudsman Service. This also applies if you are insured in a business capacity and have an annual turnover of less than 2million and fewer than ten staff. You may contact the Financial Ombudsman Service at: The Financial Ombudsman Service, Exchange Tower, Harbour Exchange Square, London, E14 9SR. Telephone Number: (calls to this number are normally free for people ringing from a fixed line phone, but charges may apply if you call from a mobile phone Telephone Number: (calls to this number are charged at the same rate as 01 or 02 numbers on mobile phone tariffs). ; complaint.info@financialombudsman.org.uk Web address: Further details will be provided at the appropriate stage of the complaints process. You are able to seek to refer your complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service at any time for an independent review. If you wish to complain about an insurance policy purchased online you may be able to use the European Commission s Online Dispute Resolution platform, which can be found at the following address: The above complaints procedure is in addition to your statutory rights as a consumer. For further information about your statutory rights contact your local authority Trading Standards Service or Citizens Advice Bureau. 11

12 PREMIUMS AND CLAIMS your rights When handling premium payments from you that are due to the insurers and when handling any claim you make, the administrator acts as an authorised agent of the insurers. This means that when you pay a premium to the administrator it is deemed to have been received by the insurers and that any valid claim you make it is not deemed to have been settled by the insurers until you have actually received a repaired or replacement mobile device. The Insurer s right to change the premium and/or cover (monthly premium) You will receive at least 60 days written notice if we decide, or need, to change your policy cover or the price of your insurance for any of the following reasons: to make minor changes to your policy wording that do not affect the nature of the cover and benefit provided such as changes to make the policy easier to understand, to reflect changes in the law, in regulation (including any decision of a regulatory body), or to any code of practice or industry guidance affecting us or your policy. to reflect changes to taxation applicable to your policy (including, but not limited to, insurance premium tax), to reflect increases or reductions in the cost (or projected cost) of providing your insurance, including, but not limited to, increases or reductions caused by changes to the number, length, cost or timing of claims which we, as part of our pricing policy, have assumed or projected will be made under the insurance, to cover the cost of any changes to the cover/benefits provided under this insurance including, but not limited to, reductions in the time that you have to wait before a claim can be paid or the removal of one or more policy exclusion(s), to cover the cost of changes to the systems, services or technology in support of this insurance. We may make changes immediately and advise you within 30 days of the change having been made if the change is favourable to you. Upon receiving notice of any changes or proposed changes, you may cancel cover in accordance with this policy wording if you are unhappy with the change or proposed change. CONSUMER INSURANCE ACT You are required by the provisions of the Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representations) Act 2012 to take care to: a) supply accurate and complete answers to all the questions we or the administrator may ask as part of your application for cover under the policy b) to make sure that all information supplied as part of your application for cover is true and correct c) tell us of any changes to the answers you have given as soon as possible. 12

13 Failure to provide answers in-line with the requirement of the Act may mean that your policy is invalid and that it does not operate in the event of a claim. LEGAL REGULATORY AND OTHER INFORMATION Law & Legal Proceedings Applicable to this Insurance Unless some other law is agreed in writing, this policy is governed by English law. If there is a dispute, it will only be dealt with in the courts of England or of the country within the United Kingdom in which your main residence is situated. Regulatory Authorities Great Lakes Insurance SE is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. This can be checked on the Financial Services Register at or by calling them on Citymain Administrators Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under registration number You can visit the Financial Conduct Authority website, which includes a register of all regulated firms, at or by contacting them on Insurer s Liability This insurance is underwritten by UK General Insurance Ltd. on behalf Great Lakes Insurance SE, Registered in England No. SE Registered Office: Plantation Place 30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3AJ. Financial Services Compensation Scheme Great Lakes Insurance SE is covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). You may be entitled to compensation from the scheme, if they cannot meet their obligations. This depends on the type of business and the circumstances of the claim. Most insurance contracts are covered for 90% of the claim with no upper limit. You can get more information about compensation scheme arrangements from the FSCS or visit DATA PROTECTION 1998 Please note that any information provided to us will be processed by us and our agents in compliance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998, for the purpose of providing insurance and handling claims, if any, which may necessitate providing such information to third parties. We may also send the information in confidence for process to other companies acting on their instructions including those located outside the European Economic Area. 13