Hijack Distress Allowance

Compensation payable in case of hijack of air or sea common carrier for more than 12 hours whilst on a trip abroad.

Coverage:

  • Payment of an allowance in the event of hijack of a common carrier in which the Insured Person is traveling on a trip covered under the policy.

Exclusions:

  • Any incident where the Insured Person is suspected to be either principal or an accessory in the hijacking.
  • Any claim due to a change in the regular routes of travel/journey of the common carrier due to traffic, weather, fuel shortage, and technical snag or security reasons.
  • Any exclusion mentioned in the 'General Exclusions' section of the Policy.