Endorsement in Bike Insurance Policy
If you have been issued a bike insurance policy with incorrect details, your insurer may reject your claim request. However, such mistakes in your insurance policy can be rectified through the process of endorsements. Read on to know more about endorsements in a two-wheeler insurance policy.
What is Endorsement in a Bike Insurance Policy?
The endorsement in a bike insurance policy means making changes in details or information in the policy documents. When you buy an insurance policy from the insurer, your insurer will ask for some specific details, such as personal information, vehicle details, passenger details, etc. Sometimes, these details can be incorrect or wrong.
As a policyholder, if you want to make changes or rectify these errors, you have to go through the process of endorsement. In the endorsement, the insurer will cancel your previous policy and issue a new one which includes necessary changes. Or else the insurer will offer an extended letter that includes all the modifications with your original two wheeler insurance.
Hence, an endorsement is an agreement between the policyholder and insurance provider to rectify errors in the policy copy as per the terms & conditions.
Types of Bike Insurance Endorsements
For a successful endorsement, a policyholder needs to submit written evidence or mandatory documents to the insurer. Have a look at different types of endorsements in a bike insurance policy-
Serial No. | Name of Endorsement | Documents Required |
CHANGES IN COVER | ||
1. | Addition of Bi-fuel | RC copy (front + back) |
2. | Add-on Cover | RC copy (front + back)/Invoice copy in case of a new two-wheeler |
3. | Change in Add-on Cover | RC copy (front + back)/Invoice copy in case of a new two-wheeler |
NO CLAIM BONUS (NCB) | ||
4. | NCB Certificate | PYP (Previous Year Policy) + NCB declaration from the previous insurer + Sell Letter |
POLICYHOLDER DETAILS | ||
5. | Changes in PYP (Previous Year Policy) | NA |
6. | Communication Address | Written consent + Aadhar card/Passport/DL |
7. | Insured Name + DOB | Copy of the RC (front + back) + Previous Year Policy |
8. | Email Address | Written consent |
9. | Contact No. | Written consent |
10. | Nominee Details | Name + DOB + Relation with a written consent |
11. | Salutation | Written consent + Aadhar card/Passport/DL |
VEHICLE DETAILS | ||
12. | Registration Number | Copy of the RC (front + back) |
13. | Date of Manufacturing | Copy of the RC (front + back) |
14. | Chassis No. | Copy of the RC (front + back) |
15. | Engine No. | Copy of the RC (front + back) |
16. | Change in IDV | Copy of the RC (front + back) + Previous Year Policy |
17. | Model & Variant of the Bike | Copy of the RC (front + back) |
18. | Color Change | Copy of the RC (front + back) |
FINANCER DETAILS | ||
19. | Hypothecation Addition | Copy of the RC (front + back) + Declaration Letter from Bank |
20. | Hypothecation Remove | NOC from the Bank against the loan |
Endorsement Validity in Bike Insurance
You can apply for endorsement before the renewal and also during the policy term. If we talk about bike insurance endorsement validity, it depends upon the terms & conditions of the insurer and the type of endorsement. Therefore, you must read the policy documents before the insurer approves your request and rectify those errors.
Does Endorsement Affect Your Bike Insurance Premium?
If you have upgraded your two-wheeler by installing an anti-theft device or enhancing its engine capacity, it will certainly increase the IDV and premium as well.
If you make any changes in your vehicle in the middle of the policy tenure, it is necessary to initiate the endorsement. However, it might increase or decrease the premium. In case you choose not to inform the insurer about the modifications, the insurer might refuse the claim request due to a lack of transparency.
How Many Times Can You Do Endorsements in Your Bike Insurance Policy?
As a policyholder, you might wonder how many times you can make a change in your policy documents. Again, it depends upon the insurer's terms & conditions. In general, you can make edits to your bike insurance policy once or twice annually.
If you believe that you can make multiple endorsements during the policy tenure, then it is not possible. Making frequent changes creates confusion while updating the records. Further, it will impact adversely at the time of claim settlement.
Final Words
As a policyholder, if you have bought a policy from Policybazaar.com, you can request the endorsements by connecting with our customer care team at 1800-258-5970 and submitting the supporting document. However, the team will only accept the change after verifying the reason and supporting documents.
FAQs
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Q1. Do I have to pay my insurer for endorsement in the insurance policy?
Ans: Yes, in case of financial endorsement, your insurer will charge a nominal fee for making the necessary changes. -
Q2. Can I make an endorsement in a third-party bike insurance policy?
Ans: Yes, you can easily make changes in third-party insurance. Even the process is hassle-free in comparison to the comprehensive bike insurance policy. In the case of third-party bike insurance, the changes are only related to personal information which can be modified easily. -
Q3. Can I make an endorsement if there is an error in the manufacturing date of the bike?
Ans: Yes, you can easily make any modifications regarding the manufacturing date of the bike by requesting an endorsement.
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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