National Third Party Bike Insurance

Third-party insurance is a mandatory policy that has to be taken by every bike owner in India. National third-party bike insurance covers up for the loss and damages caused to a third party by the policyholder due to an accident.

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The Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 makes it compulsory for every vehicle owner to have third-party insurance. The third-party bike insurance covers the legal liability of the insured towards the third party that includes:

  • Bodily injuries caused to a third party
  • Death of a third party
  • Damage to the third party property

National Third-Party Bike Insurance

The National General Insurance Company lets the policyholder fulfill the requirements of the Indian Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 and saves him from any unforeseen road emergency arising due to third-party claims or liabilities. In case of any damage incurred by a third party due to the insured's two-wheeler, this bike insurance provides basic security cover to the insured in terms of:

1. Financial Assistance

2. Legal Assistance

National Third-Party Two-Wheeler Insurance vs. Comprehensive Two-Wheeler Insurance

Basis Third-Party Bike Insurance Comprehensive Bike Insurance
Coverage It offers coverage for the legal and financial liabilities of the third party only It provides coverage for the damages to the insured's bike as well as any third party
Legality It is a mandatory requirement as per the Indian Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 Its purchase is optional for those who wish to get own damage cover as well
Add-ons No add-ons are available A variety of add-on covers are available for the policyholder
Premium The third-party insurance is cost-effective due to its limited coverage benefits The premium of the comprehensive policy is relatively high due to the wider scope of coverage

What is covered under the National Third-Party Bike Insurance Policy?

National third-party bike insurance provides the following coverage benefits to the policyholder:

  1. Loss of life & bodily injury cover to the third party:  The insurer compensates for any bodily injury or loss of life caused to the third party from your vehicle. The amount of compensation, in this case, is decided by the court depending upon the facts of the case.
  2. Property damage of the third party:  The limit is up to Rs 1 lakh in case of damage caused to a third party vehicle from your vehicle.

What is not covered under the National Third-Party Bike Insurance Policy?

The National third-party bike insurance policy doesn't cover the following points:

  1. No coverage for the injuries suffered by the insured person
  2. No coverage of the damages incurred to the insured bike
  3. Any loss or damage incurred due to drink and driving, invalid driving license, and usage of the vehicle beyond the scope of coverage

FAQs

  • Q1. If a drunk driver causes an accident where a third party suffers damage, will the insurer be liable to compensate such a third party?

    No, in that case, the insurer will not be liable as the policy doesn't provide coverage for the accidents caused due to drunk driving.

  • Q2. What are the benefits of a National third-party bike insurance policy?

    The National third-party bike insurance provides the policyholder with multiple benefits. It covers the damages caused to a third-person and property. Apart from compensating the third party on the policyholder's behalf, the National third-party bike insurance ensures swift claim settlement.

  • Q3. Why third-party bike insurance?

    The third-party insurance simply implies that the insurance company will pay for the acts of the insured. Getting third-party insurance is a statutory requirement as well; hence every bike owner shall get this insurance done.

  • Q4. Can the National third-party bike insurance policy be purchased online?

    Yes, the policy can be purchased and renewed hassle-free from the Insurer’s website or from Policybazaar Insurance Brokers Private Limited. You can speak to them at 1800-208-8787 or email them at care@policybazaar.com.

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^The renewal of insurance policy is subject to our operations not being impacted by a system failure or force majeure event or for reasons beyond our control. Actual time for a transaction may vary subject to additional data requirements and operational processes.

^The buying of Insurance policy is subject to our operations not being impacted by a system failure or force majeure event or for reasons beyond our control. Actual time for transaction may vary subject to additional data requirements and operational processes.

#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 (1.3/day) is the price for the third-party motor insurance for private electric two-wheelers of not more than 3KW (non-commercial). Premium is payable on an annual basis