How To Check Bike Insurance Expiry Online?

Your bike could be your most prized possession. But, maintaining it involves lots of expenses. The repair costs are even more burdening. Purchasing bike insurance will help you by removing this burden at the time of a misfortune event. The insurance policy will be valid only for the term mentioned in the policy. Any events that take place after the term has expired will not be covered by your insurance provider. Thus, it is wise to keep a track of your insurance policy term and renew it on time and remain covered. 

How Can You Check The Validity of Your Bike Insurance Online? 

Renewing your policy is a simple process. However, it is difficult to go all the way to your insurance provider during your busy schedule and complete this process. With the improvement in technology, most insurance providers have taken their facilities online. Thus, now you can check your bike insurance details and even renew your policy online from the comfort of your home. To know when to renew your bike insurance policy, you must know the validity of your policy term. Here is how you can check the expiry date of your bike insurance online - 

• Through Insurance Information Bureau 

You can find all insurance policy related details on the website of the IIB (Insurance Information Bureau). The following are the steps you can follow to view the expiry date on the website -

1. Go to the online portal of IIB. 

2. You will find quick links on the home page. Click on ‘V Seva’ which will display a form. 

3. You will be required to fill the form and enter the captcha code. 

4. Click on the submit tab. This will lead you to the page which will display all the details regarding your bike insurance policy.

Another easy way to get the details of your bike insurance is to fill in a query form on the website. An executive will then reach out to you on your registered number and help you out. But, the drawback to this method is that it contains information only about the insurance policies that are purchased after April 1st, 2020. You can view your details up to three times with the same contact number and mail ID. 

• Check Your Bike Insurance Expiry Date On VAHAN 

The Road and transport Ministry of India has a record of all insurance policies on the VAHAN website. This is because having insurance is mandatory to ride legally according to the Indian Motor Vehicle Act. Therefore, you can check your bike insurance policy expiry date on this website. This is how- 

1. Visit VAHAN e-service website

2. Click ‘Know Your Details’ on the menu tab. 

3. Search your vehicle number and verification code in the search bar. 

4. The website will then display the search results of your bike insurance policy. Your insurance expiry date will be under the ‘Insurance Upto’ column. 

• Check Validity Through Your Insurer 

Your insurance company will have all the records of the insurance policies. You can get the details of your bike insurance policy without any hassle by logging into the official website of your insurance provider to view all the details. The steps for checking these details will vary from company to company as each company has a different website. Most of the insurance companies ask for bike registration numbers and policy numbers. Or you can drop in a query on the website. The insurance executives will reach out to you soon. Thus, you can get the details you need in very little time. 

Take Away

Investing in bike insurance is the best way for you to keep yourself safe from the financial liabilities that are part and parcel of owning a bike. Like every other insurance policy, your bike insurance policy also requires to be renewed after the completion of every policy term. Thus, ensure that you are aware of the expiry date of your insurance policy and renew your insurance policy regularly.

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Disclaimer: This article is issued in the general public interest and meant for general information purposes only. Readers are advised not to rely on the contents of the article as conclusive in nature and should research further or consult an expert in this regard.