Motorcycle insurance
Does motorcycle insurance cover other riders?
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Yes, if they are named on the policy. 4 of the 6 insurers we compare cover another rider only when you name them; 2 do not say in the terms we hold. Some take up to three named riders, one sells an any-rider option, and a young named rider can add an extra excess.
The figures
- Insurers compared: 6, with 20 plans between them.
- Insurers with at least one plan that covers it: 4.
- Insurers whose documents do not say: 2.
- Cheapest plan that covers it, for a Class 2B bike (up to 200cc), rider aged 30: ECICS ECICS Motorcycle Insurance Comprehensive (riders 22 to 70, no delivery use), S$368.78.
- Median price among the insurers that cover it, for the same example: S$487.56.
What each insurer says
| Insurer | Covered? | What the policy says | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECICSYes, with limitsfrom S$368.78 | Yes, with limits | ECICS Motorcycle Insurance Comprehensive (riders 22 to 70, no delivery use)3 of its 3 plansTerms: Every rider must be named; food, parcel and other delivery use is not covered | S$368.78Buy Now |
| DirectAsiaYes, with limitsfrom S$487.56 | Yes, with limits | DirectAsia Motorcycle Comprehensive (riders 21 to 65 with two years of licence)3 of its 3 plansTerms: Riders aged 21 to 24 need two years of licence and at most one accident in three years; riders 25 to 65 need two years of licence; every rider named unless the Any Rider option is bought | S$487.56Buy Now |
| EtiqaYes, with limitsfrom S$519.08 | Yes, with limits | Tiq ePROTECT motorcycle Comprehensive (riders 26 to 65, personal use)5 of its 5 plansTerms: Riders aged 18 to 65 who own the bike and use it for personal purposes only; up to three named riders, who get the same cover | S$519.08Buy Now |
| Budget DirectYes, with limits | Yes, with limits | Budget Direct Motorcycle Comprehensive (riders 25 to 75, personal use)3 of its 3 plansTerms: Main rider aged 25 to 75 with a valid licence for at least two years; an extra S$500 excess for a named rider under 25, and another S$500 for one with under two years of licence | – |
| 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 |
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.
See every insurer's price for your own answers, with each plan's cover side by side.
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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 other riders?
Yes, if they are named on the policy. 4 of the 6 insurers we compare cover another rider only when you name them; 2 do not say in the terms we hold. Some take up to three named riders, one sells an any-rider option, and a young named rider can add an extra excess.
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?
For a Class 2B bike (up to 200cc), rider aged 30, ECICS ECICS Motorcycle Insurance Comprehensive (riders 22 to 70, no delivery use) is the cheapest plan that covers it, at S$368.78 today, GST included. The median of each insurer's lowest price is S$487.56.