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1. Key points of third party liability insurance
HomeInsuranceThe core protection includes "third party liability insurance", which mainly covers the legal liability for personal or property damage to third parties caused by accidents at home. Common coverage scenarios include:
■ Window falls and injures passers-by
■ Pipeline burst affects public facilities (such as causing elevator failure)
■ The renovation project caused damage to the neighbor's property
The protection items include:
✓ Medical expenses for third party personal injury
✓ Liability for property damage
✓ Related legal proceedings costs
This protection is particularly important for accidents where the compensation amount is difficult to estimate, and can effectively share the economic risks for the insured.
2. Special precautions for valuables insurance
Special insurance methods are recommended for high-value collectibles:
◆ Antiques and Artworks ◆ Jewelry and Watches ◆ Limited Edition Collections
◆ Famous paintings ◆ Rare wine collection
Standard home insurance usually has a compensation limit for a single item (usually HK$$3,000-HK$$15,000). People with valuable assets are advised to:
1. Make an appointment for professional appraisal service
2. Application for special property endorsement clause
3. Consider purchasing additional insurance for specific items
III. Summary of Basic Protection Scope
Regular coverage includes:
● Fire/explosion● Water pipe burst● Typhoon flooding
● Theft loss● Accidental power leakage● Emergency accommodation protection
Compensation extends to:
✓ Furniture and electrical appliances ✓ Personal clothing ✓ Renovation projects
✓ Daily necessities ✓ Electronic equipment (some insurance types include outdoor carrying protection)
Warm reminder: It is recommended to review the policy contents every year and adjust the coverage amount in time according to the improvement of the residence (such as installation of smart security system) or the addition of valuable assets to provide an extra layer of protection for the safety of your assets.
Insurance,existlawandeconomicsIn a sense, it is aRisk ManagementMethod, mainly used foreconomyLossrisk. Insurance is defined as the transfer of the risk of potential loss from one entity to a collection of entities on average through the payment of a certain fee.
Further reading:
- Analysis of the three core differences between fire insurance and home insurance
- The phenomenon of "buying a house to get married" in Hong Kong society: multiple interpretations of culture, economy and gender roles
- Hong Kong dollar interest rates rose across the board, and money market liquidity tightened