In addition to Part 4 – General Exclusions, this Policy does not cover, and We will
not in any event be liable in respect of any claim under this Section, which is
directly or indirectly, caused by, a consequence of, arises in connection with or
contributed to by:
1. loss or damage of property/baggage caused by wear and tear, gradual
deterioration, destruction by moths, vermin, inherent vice or damage sustained
due to any process or while actually being worked upon or resulting therefrom;
2. loss or damage of property/ baggage caused by mechanical or electrical
breakdown or derangement or damage sustained due to any process initiated by
You to repair, clean or alter such property/baggage;
3. loss or damage of property/baggage/money resulting directly or directly from
insurrection, rebellion, revolution, civil war, usurped power, or action taken by
governmental authorities in hindering, combating or defending against such an
occurrence, seizure or destruction under quarantine or customs regulations,
confiscation by order of any government or public authority or risk of contraband
or illegal transportation or trade;
4. loss or damage of property/baggage/money from confiscation or retention by
customs or other officials or government authority;
5. loss or damage of property/baggage/money as a result of Your failure to take due
and reasonable care and precautions to safe-guard and secure such property/or
baggage/money;
6. loss or damage of watches and Portable Computers not carried as hand-carried
baggage and kept under Your supervision;
7. damage or breakages of fragile or brittle articles;
8. loss of data recorded on tapes, cards, discs or otherwise, including the cost of
reproducing the data;
9. loss or damage of property/baggage/money not reported to either the police or
relevant authority within the jurisdiction where the loss or damage occurred
within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery of such loss or damage;
10. loss or damage of property/baggage/money whilst in the custody of an airline or
other Common Carrier, unless reported immediately on discovery and, in the
case of an airline, a property irregularity report is obtained;
11. loss or damage of property/baggage/money insured under any other insurance
policy, or otherwise reimbursed by a Common Carrier or any other third party;
12. loss or damage to property/baggage due to defective materials or craftsmanship;
13. loss of or damage to property/baggage/money left unattended in a Public Place;
14. loss of or damage to property/baggage/money left unattended in any motor
vehicle (unless stored in the locked boot or compartment);
15. mysterious disappearance of property/baggage/money;
16. devaluation of currency or shortage due to errors or omissions during any
transactions involving money;
17. loss of postal money orders or travellers’ cheques not immediately reported to the
local branch or agent of the issuing authority;
18. loss or damage due to animals, insects or rodents;
19. scratches or dents to property/baggage.
20. loss or damage to property which does not affect the fitness for use or
purpose or functionality of such property.
Property Not Covered
We will not pay for damage due to or loss of any of the following :
i) animals, insects, rodents;
ii) motor vehicles, aircraft, bicycles and other conveyances or equipment or parts
pertaining to such conveyances;
iii) artificial limbs, false teeth, hearing aids, any type of eyeglasses, contact lenses or
corneal lenses;
iv) tickets;