Questions
Answers in plain words
The questions our branches hear most, answered by the people who answer them every day. Search or pick a topic.
15common questions
Buying
How do I buy a policy?
Online with the quote form, in the chat with Vablus, on the AI line, at a branch or through an agent.
Can I buy for my parents?
Yes. Health and travel plans can be bought for parents, with a short health questionnaire over 70.
Do you sell to people outside Nigeria?
Nigerians abroad can buy cover for family at home and pay by international card.
Are your prices the same everywhere?
Yes. Online, branch and agent prices are the same.
Paying
Which payment methods work?
Card, bank transfer, direct debit, POS, USSD and agents, all through Receivly.
Can I pay daily?
Market trader cover can be paid daily or weekly through an agent.
What if I miss a payment?
You have 15 days of grace on most policies. Motor certificates need payment first.
Claims
How quickly are claims paid?
Motor claims average 6 days from report to payment or repair (example). Life claims are paid within 10 working days of complete documents.
Can I claim on WhatsApp?
Yes. Send photos and a short note. We reply with a claim number.
What is an excess?
The first part of a claim you pay yourself, shown in your policy. Choosing a higher excess lowers the premium.
Your account
How do I sign in?
With your email or phone number and a one time code. In this demo, any email works.
Can I see all my family's policies?
Yes, with a joint household account.
Where are my documents?
Certificates, receipts and policy wording are under Documents in your account.
Complaints
How do I complain?
Tell any branch, call +234 800 000 1701 or email hello@crescent.example. We acknowledge within 24 hours and reply in full within 10 working days.
What if I am still unhappy?
You can take the complaint to the insurance regulator's consumer desk. We will give you the details.
Still stuck?
Ask a person
Our assistant in the chat answers most questions in seconds and hands over to a person on the team for anything else. Or WhatsApp us on +234 800 000 1701.
Glossary
Words you will see
- Premium
- What you pay for cover, monthly or yearly.
- Excess
- The part of a claim you pay yourself.
- Sum assured
- The amount a life policy pays.
- Third party
- Other people affected by an accident you cause.
- No claims discount
- A lower motor price for each year without a claim.
- Annuity
- An income for life bought with a lump sum.