Motorcycle insurance
Does motorcycle insurance cover medical expenses after an accident?
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Not as standard. 3 of the 6 insurers we compare sell medical expenses cover for the rider as an optional add-on; 3 do not name it in the terms we hold. The personal accident cover on many plans is a small fixed sum, not your hospital bills, so keep your own health insurance.
The figures
- Insurers compared: 6, with 20 plans between them.
- Insurers that sell it as an optional add-on: 3.
- Insurers whose documents do not say: 3.
What each insurer says
| Insurer | Covered? | What the policy says | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECICSOptional add-onfrom S$368.78 | Optional add-on | ECICS Motorcycle Insurance Comprehensive (riders 22 to 70, no delivery use)3 of its 3 plansExcluded: No claim discount 10% after one claim-free year, 15% after two, 20% after three, back to 0% at the next renewal after a claim; add-ons: buy-up NCD, loss of use, key replacement, medical expenses up to S$1,000, new-for-old replacement | S$368.78Buy Now |
| DirectAsiaOptional add-onfrom S$487.56 | Optional add-on | DirectAsia Motorcycle Comprehensive (riders 21 to 65 with two years of licence)3 of its 3 plansExcluded: NCD Protector Plus, medical expenses and personal accident are optional benefits | S$487.56Buy Now |
| Budget DirectOptional add-on | Optional add-on | Budget Direct Motorcycle Comprehensive (riders 25 to 75, personal use)3 of its 3 plansExcluded: Medical expenses are an optional cover with a S$100 excess | – |
| FWDNot statedfrom S$386.72 | Not stated | FWD Motorcycle Insurance (underwritten by Income) Comprehensive3 of its 3 plansThe plan's documents do not mention it. | S$386.72Buy Now |
| IncomeNot statedfrom S$386.72 | Not stated | Income Motorcycle Insurance Comprehensive3 of its 3 plansThe plan's documents do not mention it. | S$386.72Buy Now |
| EtiqaNot statedfrom S$519.08 | Not stated | Tiq ePROTECT motorcycle Comprehensive (riders 26 to 65, personal use)5 of its 5 plansThe plan's documents do not mention it. | S$519.08Buy Now |
All prices include 9% GST. A dash means the plan has no price for this example. Each insurer's policy wording is the final word on what is covered.
The prices are estimates: the insurer's own quote can differ.
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Each listed insurer's best-value plan for a Class 2B bike (up to 200cc), rider aged 30, lowest premium first.
- ECICS, ECICS Motorcycle Insurance Comprehensive (riders 22 to 70, no delivery use): https://purchase.ecics.com/motorcycle/insurance/basic-detail?manual=true&partner_code=B0000030&promo_code=SPECIAL15
- Income, Income Motorcycle Insurance Comprehensive: https://shentonbrokers.com/go/buy/motorcycle/income/comprehensive?capacity=200®Date=2023-11-12&licenceYears=5&ncd=20&claims=no&dob=1996-11-12&gender=m&usage=private
- Etiqa, Tiq ePROTECT motorcycle Comprehensive (riders 26 to 65, personal use): https://www.tiq.com.sg/buy-online/motorcycle-insurance/quotation/?referral=A501895
Questions people ask
Does motorcycle insurance cover medical expenses after an accident?
Not as standard. 3 of the 6 insurers we compare sell medical expenses cover for the rider as an optional add-on; 3 do not name it in the terms we hold. The personal accident cover on many plans is a small fixed sum, not your hospital bills, so keep your own health insurance.
Where do these answers come from?
From each insurer's own policy documents: the benefit table and exclusions of every live plan we compare, 20 plans from 6 insurers. The policy wording is the final word on what is covered.
Which plan is cheapest?
Prices depend on your answers: get a quote to see every insurer's price for you.