Jamaica Gleaner

Modifying your car can increase insurance premium

- Shannon Samuda is the communicat­ions officer at Marathon Insurance Brokers. You may contact her at smsamuda@mibja.com

Dear Shannon,

I wish to modify my car to boost its performanc­e. Will it affect my premium?

Dear Reader,

If you decide to modify your car to make it more powerful or faster, we need to know.

Unfortunat­ely, such modificati­ons increase the risks associated with operating your car and consequent­ly your insurance premium will most likely increase.

It’s always a good idea to check with your broker before you boost the performanc­e of your car. That way there will be no surprises in the event you have a claim.

Dear Shannon,

I lost my insurance certificat­e. Am I able to obtain a duplicate?

Dear Reader,

If you lose your original insurance certificat­e, your insurer will provide you with a replacemen­t, but a small charge is attached to it. Luckily for you, our online system maintains a copy of your original certificat­e and we will be happy to send you a copy at no cost.

 ??  ?? Shannon Samuda
Shannon Samuda

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