Two-wheeler insurance or bike insurance provides financial cover against any damages or losses that you face, which are caused by accidents, theft, and even natural disasters. Two-wheeler insurance also protects the insured vehicle and its owner from any third-party liabilities if it is ever involved in an accident causing injury to any person or causes damage to another vehicle, or property of others.
Bike insurance is mandatory for owners of two-wheelers in India. Without motorcycle insurance, you could end up paying a hefty fine, face imprisonment for up to 3 months, or both. Even unintentional losses caused to third-parties may be payable.
Your bike insurance policy protects you from having to cover these third-party costs such as loss to property and medical expenses. Bike insurance is also essential as it provides financial security for your vehicle. If your vehicle is damaged without bike insurance, then the costs associated with repairs have to be paid by you.
In case of the untimely demise of a third-party, the compensation payable to the surviving members of the deceased person's family would also have to be borne by you if you do not have any two-wheeler insurance.
Purchase a two-wheeler insurance policy from Liberty General Insurance for your motorcycle for a host of attractive features such as:
Two-wheelers offer an affordable means of personal transport for people to commute in cities, towns, and even villages. In areas where travelling via cars or buses is a challenge due to harsh road conditions, it makes sense to own a two-wheeler. They are also incredibly economical and easy on the pocket when compared to cars. However, getting two-wheeler insurance is mandatory under The Motor Vehicles Act.
Apart from the third party liability insurance being mandatory, there are many reasons why you should have two wheeler insurance if you own a motorcycle or bike. This kind of insurance protects your asset – the vehicle if any damage occurs during accidents. It also protects others via third party protection, compensation to the affected parties, and even helps when property owned by others has been damaged. Bike insurance ensures that you have peace of mind always.
At Liberty General Insurance, we offer two types of two-wheeler insurance policies. One is a standard annual policy, and the other is a multi-year plan. Let's take a look at both:
This bike insurance policy is valid for a year, and you need to pay the premium annually. It covers vehicle damage, injury to you, or a third-party. You can renew this policy conveniently via the LiveMobile app or on our website.
This unique two-wheeler insurance policy is an exclusive offering from Liberty General. The most significant benefit is that you can pay your premium once and get long-term coverage of up to three years! If you are a frequent biker, you should opt for this one-of-a-kind product.
With both policies, you have access to multiple add-on covers from LGI.
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The insured declared value (IDV) of motorcycles, bikes, and scooters is the sum insured coverage provided as part of the bike insurance policy. The IDV is always based on the selling price listed by the manufacturer of the vehicle, the brand, and the model or variant at the time of commencement of the insurance policy or during renewal. This amount is also adjusted for depreciation.
IDV represents the current market value of your motor vehicle. When a claim is made, this is the maximum amount that can be expected by the insured party.
Understanding how to calculate your two-wheeler insurance premium on the Liberty General Insurance website is easy:
In India, it is mandatory to have at least third-party insurance cover, to protect against damage caused to others or their property in case of an accident. Third-party insurance cover is one of the main types of bike insurance available in the country. It protects the insured party from legal liabilities associated with the death/disability to third parties. Motorcycle insurance also secures the insured party against damage or loss caused to property. These policies also provide personal accident coverage for the insured party. There is no payout under third party cover when the motorcycle is lost, stolen, or damaged.
To learn more about the third party insurance policies available with Liberty General Insurance, click here.
Comprehensive motorcycle insurance policies are different, ad cover the liabilities covered by third party insurance while also offering additional protection to the two-wheelers and the insured party. There may be add-ons which are added to the comprehensive cover for two-wheeler insurance, and those that opt for long-term comprehensive motorcycle insurance policies may also have additional benefits such as:
If you would like to learn more about Liberty General Insurance's comprehensive motorcycle insurance policies, click here.
Buying bike insurance online offers a host of benefits such as:
(The term two wheeler referred to in this Policy will include motor cycle/scooter/auto cycle or any other motorized two wheeled vehicle mentioned in the Schedule.) Now This Policy Witnesseth: That subject to the Terms Exceptions and Conditions contained herein or endorsed or otherwise expressed hereon.
Bike insurance policy inclusions are divided into three sections, let us look at all of them:
Section I - Loss of or Damage to the Vehicle Insured
The company will indemnify the insured against loss or damage to the vehicle insured hereunder and its accessories whilst thereon:
Section II - Liability to Third Parties
Subject to the limits of liability as laid down in the schedule hereto; the company will indemnify the insured in the event of an accident caused by or arising out of the use of the insured vehicle against all sums which the insured shall become legally liable to pay in respect of-
Section III - Personal Accident Cover for Owner-Driver
Subject otherwise to the terms exceptions conditions and limitations of this policy, the company undertakes to pay compensation as per the following scale for bodily injury/ death sustained by the owner-driver of the vehicle in direct connection with the car insured whilst mounting into/dismounting from or travelling in the insured vehicle as a co-driver, caused by violent, accidental external and visible means which independent of any other cause shall within six calendar months of such injury result in:
Nature of Injury | Scale of Compensation |
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i) Death | 100% |
ii) Loss of two limbs or sight of two eyes or one limb and sight of one eye | 100% |
iii) Loss of one limb or sight of one eye | 50% |
iv) Permanent total disablement from injuries other than named above. | 100% |
A. Yes. Bike insurance is mandatory in terms as per the terms of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
A. Yes, bike insurance can easily be purchased online in India.
A. Bike insurance is a policy that covers two-wheelers against damages and losses against accidents or theft. One can buy bike insurance online or by visiting the insurance company branch in person.
A. Bike insurance can be of two types in India:
Liability only or third-party two-wheeler insurance - Third-party bike insurance is mandatory for every motor vehicle on Indian roads. It only covers against the loss or damage caused to a third party in case of an accident arising out of the insured vehicle's use. Liability-only bike insurance policies do not directly cover the insured vehicle or the insured party.
Comprehensive two-wheeler insurance - It is an all-inclusive bike insurance policy that provides third-party coverage and coverage to the insured party in cases of theft, damage, or loss of the motor vehicle.
A. Two wheeler insurance policies do not need to be renewed online every year in the case of a multi-year two-wheeler insurance policy. For a two-wheeler insurance policy where the term of insurance is one year, annual renewal is required.
A. Yes, bike insurance policy renewals can be done online with ease on the Liberty General Insurance website. Click here to renew your policy today!
A. A multi-year two-wheeler insurance policy can last for up to 3 years and must be renewed only when the policy term is about to end. Customers can choose between periods of 2 or 3 years at the time of issuance of the two-wheeler insurance policy.
A two-wheeler insurance policy can be affected by:
A. Zero depreciation cover is also known as a bumper to bumper bike insurance policy. Zero depreciation cover does not deduct for depreciation, thus offering complete cover. It means that if your vehicle gets damaged in an accident, no depreciation is subtracted from the coverage for depreciation, and the insurance company will pay out the entire cost of the body part for replacement.
A. Buying two-wheeler insurance online is easy via the insurer's website. You can purchase two wheeler insurance online from Liberty General Insurance here. When you buy two wheeler insurance online, you can also enjoy various benefits, make the purchase at your convenience, and get access to your new two-wheeler policy instantly.
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Thanks Manish
Dear Mr. Dharma – I would like to thank your company personnel at the customer services division for their excellent support. Your customer care executive, Manish Bhatia took care of all my queries in a very courteous and professional manner.
Would also like to thank Mr. R Rajkiran from ‘Invee Intelligence Private Limited’ and Mr. Umesh for taking this issue to closure.
Keep up the good work.
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