Cashless Bike Insurance

What is Cashless Bike Insurance?

Cashless bike insurance is an online facility provided by the insurance company's network garages (authorized partner garages). As the name suggests, the insurance company manages the bike repair expenses on the policyholder's behalf. Hence, it saves the policyholder from the hassle of paying immediate out-of-pocket expenses.

In this process, the insurer sends the surveyor to the accident site to check the extent of the damage. Based on the extent of damage, the surveyor prepares the assessment report and sends it to the insurer. If the insurer approves it, the damaged bike can be sent to the network garage for repairs. Note that cashless service ensures you get high-class quality repairs at the trusted garages in your locality.

How to Claim Cashless Bike Insurance?

Here are the steps that you can follow to get a cashless claim settlement in your bike insurance policy:

1. Step 1: Report the Incident
   As a bike owner, immediately notify your insurance provider about the accident.
2. Step 2: Damage Assessment
   The insurer will send a surveyor to assess the damage and extent of loss.
3. Step 3: Claim Form Submission
   Fill out the claim form available on the official website of Policybazaar Insurance Brokers Private Limited and submit it along with the necessary documents.
4. Step 4: Repair Approval
   Once the claim form & documents are submitted, the insurer approves the repair request.
5. Step 5: Garage Repairs
   Send your damaged bike to the nearest network garage for repairs.
6. Step 6: Bill Settlement
   After repairs, the insurer pays the repair charges directly to the network garage. However, you may be required to pay deductibles or non-covered expenses.

Documents Required for Cashless Bike Insurance Claims

While settling your bike insurance claims, you have to provide certain mandatory documents to get cashless repair services:

• Driving License
• Registration Certificate (RC)
• Bike insurance policy documents
• Repair bills
• Payment receipt
• FIR (in case of third-party damages or theft)
• Proof/evidence of the damaged bike (pictures/videos)

Benefits of Cashless Bike Insurance Policy

When you get a cashless service in a network garage of your insurance company, you get several benefits. They are as follows:

• Convenience
  The insurance company's network garages make the process quicker and more convenient. Repair your bike at a network garage and let your insurer pay the bill.
• Cashless Mode
  Cashless bike insurance provides quick & smooth claim settlement without worrying about the substantial amount to be paid from your pocket. You don't have to worry about the stress of managing the cash or arranging money to settle the bills.
• Hassle-Free
  You get the cashless service in the network garage, and the claim settlement process becomes smoother. It is because you do not have to worry about anything, and your insurer does everything. Hence, the process is hassle-free for you.
• Reliability
  Bike insurance companies ensure that their network garages are at the top when it comes to providing service to the customer. The network garages have a proven record of customer satisfaction and best-in-class service. Also, you do not have to worry about the original bike parts as they provide genuine parts.

8 Tips to Avoid Bike Insurance Claims Rejection

Here are a few tips that you can incorporate to avoid cashless bike insurance claims in India:

• Avoid providing misinformation or raising fraudulent claims.
• Check your bike insurance date and renew your policy on time, as insurers do not entertain claims raised under an expired policy.
• Ride your insured bike with a valid DL and RC.
• Remember, insurers do not provide coverage for regular wear & tear or mechanical or electrical breakdown caused to the bike.
• Do not involve yourself in illegal racing or reckless driving, as your insurer will not cover the damages sustained in such circumstances.
• Raise your claims on time since any delay in informing the insurer will lead to claim rejection.
• Avoid any modifications to your bike.
• Read your policy wording carefully, especially the inclusions & exclusions.

Difference Between Cashless and Reimbursement Bike Insurance Claims

There are two types of bike insurance claims provided by bike insurance companies. You can choose any service at your convenience. The below highlights the difference between both cashless and reimbursement bike insurance claim settlement processes: