19/01/2024
Zimbabwe Government to run third party motor vehicle insurance scheme.
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Published Dec 2, 2023
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In the recent budget presentation by the Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube, as from April 2024, the government will be running the Third Party Motor vehicle insurance.
Third-party motor vehicle insurance also known as Road Traffic Act insurance (RTA), is a type of insurance policy that covers the policyholder’s legal liability for any damage or injury caused to a third party in an accident involving the policyholder’s vehicle. It is mandatory in most countries, including Zimbabwe, and is designed to protect the policyholder from financial loss in case of an accident.
Compulsory Motor Insurance (CMI) is also known as RTA insurance, Third-party or liability insurance and is the part of your car insurance coverage that pays for the injuries or damage you cause in an accident. It is the minimum level of cover you can take out and is a legal requirement in Zimbabwe.
Currently, this cover is being provided by registered insurance companies.
About Compulsory Motor Insurance
Countries implement compulsory motor insurance to cover third party liabilities for several important reasons:
1. Protection for accident victims: Compulsory motor insurance ensures that victims of motor accidents have financial protection if they suffer injury or property damage due to someone else's negligence. This helps to ensure that innocent parties are not left to bear the financial burden of accidents caused by others.
2. Financial security: Motor accidents can result in significant expenses, such as medical bills, property repairs, and legal costs. Compulsory motor insurance ensures that individuals involved in accidents have access to financial resources to cover these expenses. This can provide a level of financial security for individuals and prevent them from being overwhelmed