The Danger of Aquaplaning

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Ever heard of Aquaplaning?
Aquaplaning is a condition in which a vehicle  loses control where the main cause is puddles of water, such as rain and flooding. Water that is too large will make it difficult for the car to move or even slip. The main cause of aquaplaning is not only rainwater puddles, but can also be caused by water from other vehicles passing by. When the car passes through a slippery road due to water, it will be dangerous if you are not careful. Car tires will be difficult to control and can result in a collision or accident.
What are the characteristics of aquaplaning?
The first characteristic that can be felt is the sudden sound of the engine sounds louder than usual. This is because the engine that is exposed to the puddle too hard will become hot enough to make a sound.
Sudden change of clutch in gears. Though, you didn't. This condition will make the speed of the vehicle becomes faster so that it is out of control. The next characteristic is, the car feels lighter. This is due to the greater water pressure that can lift and float the car.
In addition, the back of the car on the sides will feel floating. This condition is called fishtailing.

When this happens, slow down slowly and straighten the steering wheel. Do not brake suddenly, find a safe place to stop to avoid an accident.
Contact Sahabat Insurance for information about vehicle protection at 021-50508080.

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Medan, December 15, 2025 — Sahabat Insurance has distributed humanitarian financial assistance to communities affected by floods and landslides in Aceh Province, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. The aid was channeled through YAKOPI (Indonesian Coastal Conservation Foundation), a Medan-based humanitarian organization.
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Sahabat Insurance (PT Asuransi Sahabat Artha Proteksi) is a general insurance company registered with and supervised by the Financial Services Authority of Indonesia (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan – OJK). The company provides a wide range of insurance solutions for the Indonesian market, with motor vehicle insurance as its primary line of business, followed by property insurance and other general insurance products.

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Claim Submission & Operational Working Hours Related to Work From Home

Taking into account the increasingly worrying development of covid 19, the management of Sahabat insurance feels the need to take the following policies:

  1. Work From Home & operational working hours for Sahabat Insurance employees:
    • WFH (Work From Home) for all employees at the Jakarta head office from Monday 30 March 2020 to 03 April 2020.
    • Adjusted operational working hours for the head office and all branch offices outside Jakarta to 09.30 – 15.30 local time.
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Thus, we convey this notification, so that you are aware.
Thank you for your attention and good cooperation.


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Jakarta - Infobank has again conducted an insurance rating and published it in the July 2022 edition of Infobank Magazine. This year's insurance rating is titled "Rating 110 Insurance Version of Infobank 2022". Ratings were carried out on 110 insurance companies, including 65 general insurance companies.

Based on data from the Infobank Research Bureau (birl), PT Asuransi Sahabat Artha Proteksi (Sahabat Insurance)  was ranked 2nd with  “Excellent” rating and a total score of 91,12% based on the category of general insurance companies with a gross profit above Rp 250 billion-Rp 500 billion.

Last year, Sahabat Insurance was awarded the “Excellent” rating in General Insurance of the 2021 infobank magazine Version based on the category of general insurance companies with a gross profit Rp 100 billion - under Rp 250 billion.

Source: “Rating 110 Insurance Infobank 2022 Version”. Infobank Magazine July 2022 edition.

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Tips for Driving in the Rain

Driving in rain, whether a sprinkle or a heavy downpour, can be one of the most difficult driving situations a driver encounters. If it’s been raining heavily, you need to be careful as you drive and not hit puddles at spend. Rainy day increase the risk of Aquaplaning.

Aquaplaning or hydroplaning by the tires of a road vehicle, when a layer of water builds between the wheels of the vehicle and the road surface, leading to a loss of traction that prevents the vehicle from responding to control inputs. If it occurs to all wheels simultaneously, the vehicle becomes, in effect, an uncontrolled sled or an accident.

The best strategy is to avoid contributors to aquaplaning. Proper tire pressure, narrow and unworn tires, and reduced speeds from those judged suitably moderate in the dry will mitigate the risk of aquaplaning, as will avoidance of standing water or flood.

For more information about car insurance please call Sahabat Insurance at 021-50508080 (call/WA).

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