Bajaj Allianz bike insurance protects you financially against any loss or damage to your bike caused by accidents, theft, or even natural disasters. In India, third-party two-wheeler insurance is required, as it financially protects against injury to a third party, damage to their property, and loss of life.
In addition, riding a bike without insurance may result in a substantial fine, up to three months in jail, or both. Consequently, a bike insurance policy protects the proprietor from the financial burden of any accident, theft, or natural or man-made disaster.
Annual Bike Insurance
A one-year two-wheeler insurance policy extends your coverage for only one year. It is quite a burden to keep track of the expiration date, as it must be revised annually. However, it allows you to switch insurers after a year if you are unhappy with the services provided by your current insurer.*
Multi-year Bike Insurance
Your vehicle can be covered by a multi-year or long-term two-wheeler insurance policy for three to five years. IRDAI has also mandated that all new motorcycles have a 5-year insurance policy. A multi-year policy protects you from premium price fluctuations because you make a single payment. Suppose you are currently using a Single-year policy. In that case, you can convert to a Multi-year bike insurance policy at the time of your existing policy renewal. * #
Annual versus Multi-Year Bike Insurance
Below is a comparison illustration between Single-year and Multi-year policies:
- Single-year bike insurance is a form of policy that provides one-year coverage and must be renewed yearly. Multi-year bike insurance is a long-term insurance plan that eliminates the inconvenience of annual policy renewal and protects you from the risk of renewal for three to five years.*
- Single-year policies feature annual premium increases. It may cost you more than a multi-year plan. The premium for a multi-year bike insurance policy is fixed at the commencement of the policy and remains the same for 3 or 5 years.*
- Most insurers do not offer Own-damage (OD) concessions for Single-year bike insurance. Insurers do offer concessions on Own-damage (OD), allowing you to pay less for Multi-year bike insurance at the time of policy issuance.*
- You can install or remove add-on covers in Single-year insurance. You can purchase Zero-Depreciation and NCB Protection in addition to your standard policy in Annual insurance. The flexibility to purchase add-ons is limited in multi-year bike insurance. Check online to know more.*
Which one is advantageous for you? Single-year versus Multi-year Policies
According to the IRDAI, newly-purchased motorcycles are required to have multi-year insurance. Considering the benefits and drawbacks of both plans, multi-year bike insurance is more cost-effective and hassle-free during annual renewal. In contrast, single-year insurance policies offer greater flexibility during annual renewal. Nonetheless, it may be more expensive than the Multi-year plan. * #
Therefore, multi-year Bajaj Allianz bike insurance is ideal if you are searching for a practical and cost-effective option. Alternatively, a single-year bike insurance policy is ideal for flexibility and limited coverage.
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