HDFC Ergo General Insurance Company has been established as a joint venture between two leading companies – HDFC Limited and ERGO International AG. While HDFC Limited is a leading housing finance company of India, ERGO International AG is the main insurance arm of the Munich Re Group. HDFC Ergo offers a range of general insurance products and bike insurance policies are one such offering by the company. Let’s understand the policy in details –
As per the rules stated in the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, every two-wheeler in India should have a valid insurance policy to run on Indian roads. Therefore, if you have a two-wheeler, you would have to buy a two-wheeler insurance policy on it too. The law mandates a valid third party policy which covers the liabilities faced if any third party is physically harmed due to your bike. It also covers the liability incurred in case a third party property is damaged by the bike.
Keeping the provisions of the Act in mind, HDFC Ergo offers different types of two-wheeler insurance policies.
HDFC Ergo’s two wheeler insurance plans have the following benefits –
HDFC Ergo offers the following three types of bike insurance plans –
The coverage offered by HDFC Ergo’s bike insurance policies include the following –
Single Year Comprehensive Insurance:
Long Term Comprehensive Insurance
These policies cover the bike continuously for 2 or 3 consecutive years. The coverage is given for the following instances of damage –
Third Party Liability Only Insurance
Third party plans are designed as per the mandate of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
These policies do not cover the damages suffered by the bike itself. Coverage is allowed only for the following instances –
Moreover, there is also a mandatory personal accident cover of INR 15 lakhs. This provides coverage against accidental death and disablement and pays a lump sum if the owner/driver of the bike suffers from any of these contingencies.
HDFC Ergo’s two wheeler insurance plans have the following exclusions:
Add-ons are additional coverage benefits which can be chosen voluntarily by paying an additional premium. Add-ons help increase the scope of coverage of the bike insurance policy. Add-ons are available only with comprehensive bike insurance policies whether the policy is an annual one or a long term one.
The add-ons offered by HDFC Ergo include the following –
In case of a claim under your two wheeler insurance policy, the parts of the bike might be replaced or repaired if they are damaged. When calculating the claim payable for the replacement or repairs of the parts, the insurance company would deduct depreciation due to usage. This depreciation reduces the claim amount. Though the garage charges the total amount incurred on repairs or replacement of the parts, the insurance company pays a reduced claim due to depreciation.
The rate of depreciation on the different parts of the bike is as follows –
Types of parts of the bike |
Rate of depreciation applicable |
Rubber, plastic or nylon parts |
50% |
Fiberglass parts |
30% |
Tyres and tubes |
50% |
Metal parts |
As per the depreciation of the Insured Declared Value of the bike |
A zero depreciation add-on cover nullifies this effect of depreciation. If the add-on is selected, no depreciation is deducted from the parts which are repaired or replaced. The insurance company pays the full costs incurred in such replacement or repair. The claim amount, therefore, increases.
This add-on ensures you 24*7 assistance from the insurance company if your bike breaks down in the middle of the road. You can get assistance for the following-
Buying a bike insurance policy of your choice is easy. You can just visit the website of the company https://www.hdfcergo.com/ and buy the policy online. The process is simple and convenient. Here is a step-by-step guide –
Through Turtlemint:
You can also buy HDFC Ergo’s policy through Turtlemint. Turtlemint is an online portal which allows you to buy HDFC Ergo’s bike insurance policy instantly. You just have to visit Turtlemint at https://www.turtlemint.com/, choose ‘Bike’ on the home page, provide the details, pay the premiums and the policy would be bought.
The advantages of buying through Turtlemint are as follows –
So, choose Turtlemint and get the best bike insurance policy for your bike.
Whether you buy an annual bike insurance policy or a long term one, renewal of the policy would be required when the coverage tenure comes to an end. Renewing the policy can also be done through the website of HDFC Ergo. The process is similar to buying the policy. You just have to provide the details of the policy, pay the renewal premium online and the policy would be renewed in an instant.
Renewal of HDFC Ergo’s bike insurance policy is also offered by Turtlemint. You can visit the website of the company and renew your bike insurance policy by providing the details of the bike and paying the premium online. Besides allowing renewals, Turtlemint also allows you to compare the bike insurance policies of other companies before renewal. This comparison helps you choose the best bike insurance plan for your bike.
To buy or renew the bike insurance policy of HDFC Ergo, the following documents would be required –
Claims under HDFC Ergo’s bike insurance policy arise in the following three instances –
The claim process for each of these instances is as follows –
If the bike is damaged |
Third party liability claims |
Theft of the bike |
The insurance company should be informed immediately |
The insurance company should be informed immediately |
The insurance company should be informed immediately |
The company would then advise you to take your bike to the nearest preferred garage |
A police FIR should be filed stating the nature of liability suffered |
A police FIR should be filed which would be the proof of the theft |
The surveyor of the company would visit the garage and inspect the damages |
The claim would be taken to the motor accidents tribunal where the claim amount would be judged |
If the police are unable to locate the bike, the police would issue a ‘non-traceable certificate’ |
A claim report would be prepared by the surveyor and submitted with the insurance company |
Once the amount is declared by the tribunal, the insurance company would settle the claim |
You should submit the certificate to the insurance company along with the claim related documents |
Once the company approves the claim report, repairs on the bike would begin |
Once the documents are verified, the company would pay the claim |
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Once the bike is repaired, the insurance company would settle the bills directly with the garage |
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You would have to pay the compulsory deductible and any other cost which was not covered under the claim |
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Once the bills are settled, you can take delivery of your bike |
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If you do not take the bike to a preferred garage, claim would be settled on a reimbursement basis. You would have to pay for the repair costs yourself and then get the costs reimbursed from the insurance company |
You can also raise your bike insurance claim on Turtlemint. Turtlemint has a dedicated team of claims handling experts who would guide you to get your claims settled at the earliest. You just have to raise your claim by calling Turtlemint’s helpline number at 1800 266 0101. You can also raise your claim through an email sent to claims@turtlemint.com and your claim would be handled at the earliest.
In case of a claim, a set of documents would be required to be submitted. These documents include the following –
HDFC Ergo offers some of the best bike insurance plans in the industry. You can, therefore, choose the most suitable policy as per your coverage needs and enjoy comprehensive coverage and easy claim settlements.
No, a zero depreciation add-on cover is available only for bikes which are not more than 5 years old.
IDV stands for Insured Declared Value of the bike. It is the market value of the bike after deducting depreciation based on the age of the bike. IDV reduces every year and represents the maximum claim which is payable by the insurance company. IDV is paid if the bike is stolen or damaged beyond repair.
The applicable rate of depreciation, to calculate IDV, is as follows –
Age of the bike |
Applicable depreciation |
Up to 6 months |
5% |
More than 6 months but less than 1 year |
15% |
More than a year but less than 2 years |
20% |
More than 2 years but less than 3 years |
30% |
More than 3 years but less than 4 years |
40% |
More than 4 years but less than 5 years |
50% |
If the bike is aged 5 years and above, the IDV is decided mutually by the insurance company and the policyholder.
Yes, both add-ons offered by HDFC Ergo can be selected in a comprehensive two-wheeler insurance policy.
Renewal of an expired policy can be done after the bike has been inspected. Once the policy expires and you seek renewal, HDFC Ergo would arrange for the inspection of the bike after which the policy would be allowed to be renewed.
No claim bonus is a reward allowed to policyholders who do not make any claim in a policy year. The bonus is allowed as a discount on the renewal premium. The rate of bonus increases after each consecutive claim-free year. However, once a claim is made, the bonus becomes zero.
The applicable no-claim bonus rates are as follows –
No Claim Bonus applicability |
% of No Claim Bonus |
No claim in the first policy year |
20% |
No claims after two consecutive policy years |
25% |
No claims after three consecutive policy years |
35% |
No claims after four consecutive policy years |
45% |
No claims after five consecutive policy years |
50% |