What is Two Wheeler Insurance?

Two Wheeler Insurance or Bike Insurance is mandatory in India, especially the third party liability cover. It is a protection cover that saves you from financial loss in case of an accidental damage or theft leading to total or partial loss of your two wheeler. Broadly, there are two types of insurance plan. Third party liability, which is the compulsory insurance and comprehensive plan. We recommend comprehensive cover over just third party liability as it offers a much broader coverage.

Why choose HDFC ERGO Two Wheeler Insurance?

Just as every little thing that you own is nurtured and protected, your Two-Wheeler also needs to be safeguarded against the effects of accidents, natural calamities, theft, and malicious damage. Imagine, in a world where minor repairs and maintenance costs you a lot, what would be the stretch of expenses that you may have to make if your vehicle is stolen or gets damaged totally? Your finances go for a toss as you will have to bear the expenses for repairing it. To avoid such a financial loss and stay protected, it’s advisable to buy a Two-Wheeler Insurance plan with comprehensive cover. This covers your own vehicle’s damage as well as third party liabilities. The below offerings are aptly designed to secure you from unforseen expenses.

Two Wheeler Insurance Comparison

  Comprehensive(Single year)Comprehensive(Long Term)  Third Party (Liability Only)
Accidental Damage   
Theft   
Damage due to fire   
Damage due to natural disaster   
Personal Accident cover   
Damage to a third-party vehicle   
Injury to a third-party person   
Zero DepreciationOptional Add-on  
Emergency assistance coverOptional Add-on  

Frequently asked questions

1. What is Bike Insurance or Two Wheeler Insurance?

Two Wheeler insurance or Bike Insurance is an insurance policy required to provide protection to your two wheeler against any damage which might result into a financial loss. In addition to it, any third party liability which has arisen due to the use of your two wheeler is covered under bike insurance. As per the Motor Vehicle Act, it is mandatory to buy a Liability only policy without which one cannot use the vehicle on road.

A comprehensive insurance policy provides protection to your bike due to any impact damage, fire, theft, earthquake etc. In addition to this, it provides cover against any third party liability in term of death, bodily injury and third party property damage.

There two types of insurance policies – comprehensive and third party liability. Comprehensive insurance ensures complete protection to your  bike due to any impact damage, fire, theft, earthquake etc. In addition to this, it provides cover against any third party liability in term of death, bodily injury and third party property damage. However, third party liability, which is the mandatory cover protects your vehicle against third party liability against person and property.

There are various long term policies available as below: - For brand new two-wheeler – As per Supreme Court directive, customer can choose from the mentioned options:
  1. i. Liability only policy for a policy duration of 5 years. This policy provides coverage against third party liability in terms of death or injury or third party property damage
  2. ii. Package policy for a policy duration of 5 years. This policy provides a comprehensive cover to protect your vehicle due to any impact damage, fire, theft, earthquake etc. In addition to this, it provides cover against any third party liability in term of death, bodily injury and third party property damage.
  3. iii. Bundled policy for a policy duration of 5 years. This policy provides cover to own damage for one year and 5 years for third party section.

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    For one year old bike – you can choose from the mentioned options: i. Package/Liability policy for upto 2 or 3 years policy duration 

Yes, the Motor Vehicle Act states that every motor vehicle plying on the road has to be insured, with a Liability Only policy at the very least.

Zero depreciation is an add-on cover and has to be purchased by paying additional premium. It offers complete coverage to your two wheeler without factoring into depreciation. For instance, if your vehicle is badly damaged, then you don’t need to pay for any depreciation charge and will be eligible for full claim amount subject to terms and conditions of the policy. Applicable for 1 year policy.

Emergency assistance is an add-on cover and has to be purchased by paying additional premium. It has multiple benefits like breakdown assistance, tyre replacement, towing, fuel replacement etc which can be availed during the policy duration. Customers need to call up the customer care number mentioned on the policy for availing these benefits. Applicable for 1 year policy.

You can easily renew your expired policy online. No inspection is required and you may simply buy the policy online. Once the payment is made, you will receive the policy copy.

No Claim Bonus is valid upto 90 days from the previous policy expiry date. If the policy is not renewed within 90 days, No Claim Bonus will become 0% and no benefit shall be passed on to the renewed policy.

You can change your policy details online through our website hdfcergo.com. Visit the 'HELP' section on the website and place a request. To place request or explore services.
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T&C Apply. *As per motor vehicle amendment act 2019. © HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited. IRDAI Reg. No.146 CIN: U66030MH2007PLC177117. Registered & Corporate Office: 1st Floor, HDFC House, 165-166 Backbay Reclamation, H. T. Parekh Marg, Churchgate, Mumbai – 400 020. Customer Happiness Center / Policy Issuing Address: D-301, 3rd Floor, Eastern Business District (Magnet Mall), LBS Marg, Bhandup (West), Mumbai - 400 078. For Claim/Policy related queries call us at +91 22 6234 6234/+91 120 6234 6234 or Visit Help Section on www.hdfcergo.com for policy copy/tax certificate/make changes/register & track claim. For more details on the risk factors, terms and conditions, please read the sales brochure/ prospectus before concluding the sale. Trade Logo displayed above belongs to HDFC Ltd and ERGO International AG and used by the Company under license. CIN: U66030MH2007PLC177117. Long Term Two Wheeler Insurance Policy-Package Policy: IRDAN125P0001V01201516, Motor Insurance - Two Wheeler Liability Only - 5 years: IRDAN125RP0005V01201819