Reliance Comprehensive Bike Insurance
As per the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, a third-party insurance policy is mandatory for all two-wheelers plying on Indian roads. Rather than fulfilling the statutory legal requirement by the third-party insurance policy only, the Reliance General Comprehensive Bike Insurance Policy provides various benefits and features.
Reliance Third Party Bike Insurance vs. Comprehensive Bike Insurance
The difference between comprehensive and third-party two-wheeler insurance is given below:
Factor | Comprehensive Bike Insurance | Third-party Bike Insurance |
Coverage | Third-party liability plus own damage cover | Limited only to third-party legal and financial liability cover |
Add-on Facility | 4 add-on covers are available | Not available |
Premium Cost | Comparatively Higher | Lower due to limited coverage |
Personal Accident Cover | Compulsory | Compulsory |
Legal Status | Optional | Compulsory |
What is covered under the Reliance General Comprehensive Bike Insurance Plan?
Comprehensive Bike Insurance by Reliance General Insurance Company covers the following expense during the policy term:
- Third-Party Liability Cover: It fulfils the statutory legal requirement. The policy financially protects the insured two-wheeler from third-party bodily injuries, death cover, permanent disability, and property damage cover up to Rs 1 lakh,
- Own Damage Cover:
- Protection against theft and burglary apart from several malicious human acts like riots, arson, vandalism, strikes, terrorism, etc., to name a few.
- Protection against a vast range of natural calamities like earthquakes, floods, and cyclones, among others.
- Personal Accident: The owner-driver is covered for Rs 15 Lakh in case of accidental death and permanent disabilities due to a road mishap
Reliance General Comprehensive Bike Insurance Benefits
The Reliance General Comprehensive Bike Insurance Policy comes with several benefits for its extensive coverage. Some of the significant benefits are:
- Provides the requisite legal and financial backup for any damage or loss caused to the vehicle and a third-party
- By choosing from an array of add-on options, the policyholder can further enhance the policy coverage
- The policyholder is rewarded with a No-Claim Bonus for every claim-free year for redemption at renewal. It ranges from 5% to 50%
- The policyholder is assured of a seamless claim experience through a responsive and robust claim settlement mechanism
- Easy video claims facility is available for the policyholders
What Is Not Covered Under Reliance General Comprehensive Bike Insurance?
Some of the common exclusions under this two wheeler insurance are given below:
- Wear and Tear: Every two-wheeler suffers regular wear and tear with usage. The policy does not cover for such depreciation of parts unless covered by the Zero Depreciation add-on.
- Illegal Acts: The policy does not cover any claims for damage or loss to the insured two-wheeler caused due to any illegal activity. It may even be riding without a valid driving license.
- Drink and Drive: Riding under the influence of intoxicants like alcohol and drugs excludes policy coverage.
- Other Exclusions: The policy does not cover mechanical and electrical failure. The exclusions also extend to driving beyond India’s geographical boundaries.
FAQs
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Q1. Does the Reliance comprehensive bike insurance policy cover losses incurred due to involvement in commercial activities?
Any consequential damage and loss caused to the insured two-wheeler while using it beyond the scope of coverage like using a private vehicle for commercial use shall be excluded from the policy coverage.
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Q2. Can the policyholder upgrade to the Reliance Comprehensive Bike Insurance from the third party?
Yes, the policyholder is free to upgrade the policy. It can be done online through Policybazaar.com/Policybazaar Insurance Brokers Private Limited or the Insurer’s official portal.
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Q3. What add-on covers are available under the Reliance comprehensive bike insurance policy?
The policy offers the following add-on covers to maximize coverage:
- Nil Depreciation
- Daily Allowance Benefit
- EMI Protection
- Helmet Cover
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#Savings are based on the comparison between highest and the lowest premium for own damage cover (excluding add-on covers) provided by different insurance companies for the same vehicle with the same IDV and same NCB.
*TP price for less than 75 CC two-wheelers. All savings are provided by insurers as per IRDAI-approved insurance plan. Standard T&C apply.
*Rs 538/- per annum is the price for third party motor insurance for two wheelers of not more than 75cc (non-commercial and non-electric)
#Savings are based on the comparison between the highest and the lowest premium for own damage cover (excluding add-on covers) provided by different insurance companies for the same vehicle with the same IDV and same NCB.
*₹ 1.5 is the Comprehensive premium for a 2015 TVS XL Super 70cc, MH02(Mumbai) RTO with an IDV of ₹5,895 and NCB at 50%.
*Rs 457/- per annum is the price for the third-party motor insurance for private electric two-wheelers of not more than 3KW (non-commercial).The list of insurers mentioned are arranged according to the alphabetical order of the names of insurers respectively.Policybazaar does not endorse, rate or recommend any particular insurer or insurance product offered by any insurer. The list of plans listed here comprise of insurance products offered by all the insurance partners of Policybazaar. For complete list of insurers in India refer to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India website www.irdai.gov.in