Travel Safely for Eid, Don't Forget to Expand Car Insurance Coverage

JAKARTA – The Eid homecoming journey requires not only prime vehicle condition but also appropriate insurance protection. Indeed, travel risks extend beyond accidents to include natural factors such as weather, including floods that frequently occur in various areas. Head of Communication and Customer Service Management at Asuransi Astra, Laurentius Iwan Pranoto, reminds the importance of ensuring that insurance protection covers various risks that may arise during the homecoming. “But we don’t know now if it’s raining, all sorts of things, there’s flooding. Make sure the vehicle is indeed protected, for example, with flood coverage extension,” said Iwan. According to him, natural disaster risks now occur not only in major cities like Jakarta but also in other regions. Therefore, coverage extensions are essential so that vehicle owners do not bear the losses themselves. “So if that extension is already in place, heaven forbid. Now a year can have three floods. Not just Jakarta, other areas also flood. Heaven forbid the car gets submerged, that can also be covered,” he stated. “Most importantly, ensure the protection matches what we truly want. That’s really optional, like the flood coverage earlier,” Iwan added. Customers can add protection benefits, such as flood coverage, riot coverage, and third-party legal liability, with premium adjustments. With more comprehensive protection, the Eid homecoming journey can feel safer and more peaceful, without worrying about unexpected risks on the road.