vehicle insurance terms
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Often confused to see the term vehicle insurance? Don't worry, Friends of Insurance are ready to help with terms that are often used in Vehicle Insurance.
Insurance policy
You may have heard this term many times, but do you really know the meaning behind it? Policy and insurance policy have almost the same meaning, an insurance policy is an agreement or agreement between the policyholder and the insurance company to perform obligations such as loss or damage protection that has been agreed by both parties.
Insurance premium
A word you will also hear often is premium. In short, the premium is the value or nominal payment agreed by the policyholder with the insurance company. The amount of premium to be paid will also be listed on your vehicle insurance policy.
Sum Insured
Simply put, the price of coverage is the purchase price of a motor vehicle when you make an insurance policy. This purchase price will be listed in the policy and will later become the maximum limit of the liability value of the insurance company if you make a claim at any time.
Total Loss Only or TLO
Well, this one term is very closely related to car insurance. Total Loss Only or TLO is one of the most common types of vehicle insurance in Indonesia. If you choose Total Loss Only motor vehicle insurance, it means that in the event of a loss or damage the insurance will provide repair or replacement costs of only 75%.
All Risk
Just like the term TLO, all risk is also related to the type of insurance you can choose for your vehicle. The difference between the two is that all risk insurance will accept all claims for loss or damage to a motorbike or car up to 100%.
Deductible or Own Risk
Deductible, own risk, or own risk have the same meaning, namely the value that becomes your burden for each damage or loss that occurs. This burden or value is usually calculated from the amount of compensation to be paid. As a policyholder you must really pay attention to these details in the insurance policy purchased.
TJH III or Third Party Legal Liability
In simple terms, TJH III talks about the liability guarantee that will be given by the insurance party to a third party if the insured vehicle suffers a loss or damage. You can ask the insurance party for points regarding Third Party Legal Liability when making a policy.
At least you need to understand the terms mentioned above, besides that, pay attention to the points that talk about losses caused by natural disasters, riots or acts of terrorism. Don't forget to read the motor vehicle insurance policy in full and in detail so that you know exactly what protection you have.
If you still want to find out more details or complete information about vehicle insurance, you can find all the information at www.sahabatinsurance.id or call 021-50508080.
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Fitch Assigns Sahabat Insurance First-Time National IFS Rating of A(idn)
Fitch Ratings - Jakarta - 12 Mar 2026: Fitch Ratings Indonesia has assigned PT Asuransi Sahabat Artha Proteksi (Sahabat Insurance) a National Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Rating of 'A(idn)'. The Outlook is Stable.
The rating reflects a 'Moderate' company profile and stable profitability, which are offset by its lower regulatory capital ratio than peers. The rating also reflects a conservative investment approach and domestic reinsurance coverage.
'A' National IFS ratings denote a strong capacity to meet policyholder obligations relative to all other obligations or issuers in the same country or monetary union, across all industries and obligation types
KEY RATING DRIVERS
'Moderate' Company Profile: Fitch assesses Sahabat Insurance's profile based on a 'Moderate' business profile and 'Neutral' corporate governance compared with other domestic insurers. The insurer, established in 1996, was known as PT Bess Central Insurance from 2011, and changed its name to Sahabat Insurance in 2020. Sahabat Insurance's market share is small, with 0.5% of gross premiums written (GPW) in the Indonesian non-life industry in 2024.
Sahabat Insurance's main businesses are motor insurance, at 76% of total GPW in 2025, and property at 10%. It mostly sources business from leasing companies (66%), followed by brokers (13%) and the direct channel (13%).
Lower Regulatory Capital Ratio: Sahabat Insurance's regulatory risk-based capital ratio fell to 188% by end-2025 from 203% at end-2024, driven by a rise in premium reserves due to premium growth. This was well below the industry average of above 300%. Equity capital rose on surplus growth, to IDR345 billion from IDR296 billion. It estimates that the implementation of the new accounting standard PSAK 117, the local equivalent of IFRS 17, will lower equity, which would remain above the new equity requirement of IDR250 billion in 2026.
Stable Operating Performance: Operating performance has been stable over the past three years. The insurer booked 7% GPW growth in 2025, after an 8% decline in 2024. Nonetheless, it has maintained an underwriting profit for at least the past three years. The 'combined ratio' increased slightly to 96% in 2025, from 93% in 2024, due to higher premium reserves arising from premium growth in motor and fire. The three-year average combined ratio was 94% over 2023-2025.
Net income rose to IDR48 billion in 2025, from IDR38 billion in 2024, on higher investment income following a shift in its investment mix. Return on equity increased to 15% in 2025 (2024: 14%), which was high relative to peers, with a three-year average of 14% over 2023-2025.
Conservative Investment Portfolio: The investment portfolio is conservative and liquid, with around 74% of total invested assets placed in cash and time deposits, followed by fixed-income securities of 25% and a small portion of stock. Fixed-income securities comprise only government bonds, after the insurer shifted its investment allocation from mutual funds in 2025. Exposure to 'risky assets' is kept at a manageable level relative to equity.
Domestic Reinsurers Dominate: Sahabat Insurance cedes a portion of its premiums through proportional, non-proportional and excess-of-loss reinsurance treaties to mitigate catastrophe risks. Its reinsurance treaties are primarily with domestic reinsurers. Exposure of the capital base to reinsurance recoverables was low compared with peers, at 37% at end-2025. The premium retention ratio - net premiums written to GPW - was high, at 81% (2024: 85%), as it retains most of the premiums from its motor vehicle business.
RATING SENSITIVITIES
Factors that Could, Individually or Collectively, Lead to Negative Rating Action/Downgrade
- Weakening capitalisation, with regulatory risk-based capital ratio persistently below 180%.
- Deterioration in financial performance, with the combined ratio above 105%.
Factors that Could, Individually or Collectively, Lead to Positive Rating Action/Upgrade
- Stronger capitalisation, with regulatory risk-based capital ratio persistently above 250%.
- Consistent improvement in the company profile, including a larger market franchise and diversification of business lines.
DATE OF RELEVANT COMMITTEE
04 March 2026
REFERENCES FOR SUBSTANTIALLY MATERIAL SOURCE CITED AS KEY DRIVER OF RATING
The principal sources of information used in the analysis are described in the Applicable Criteria.
Source: https://www.fitchratings.com/research/insurance/fitch-assigns-sahabat-insurance-first-time-national-ifs-rating-of-a-idn-outlook-stable-12-03-2026