What coverage can I choose?
When purchasing motorcycle insurance, you have a choice of three different coverages: WA, WA + limited casco and All-risk. Which coverage you should choose depends, among other things, on the current value of your motorcycle. The current value is calculated on the basis of a number of factors, such as the catalog value, mileage and age of the car. In case of damage, you can fall back on your motorcycle insurance, but exactly what damage is compensated depends on the coverage you choose. At Alpina.nl , we explain what the different forms of insurance entail.
WA
WA coverage forms the basis of your motorcycle insurance. In the Netherlands, it is mandatory for every motor vehicle to have at least a WA insurance. This insures you for damage you cause to another person with your vehicle. However, the insurer will never pay out for damage to your own motorcycle. The other party you caused damage to will be compensated by your insurance company. Claiming damage on the insurance will cost you claim-free years. This may increase the premium for motorcycle insurance in the new insurance year.
WA + limited casco
You can also choose WA + limited casco coverage. In addition to liability claims, you are then also insured for damage caused by, for example:
- Fire
- Explosion
- Window Break
- Storm and hail damage
- Lightning damage
- Collision with stray animals
- Theft
Limited liability coverage is often chosen for older motorcycles that still have a high daily value, but for which all-risk coverage is no longer applicable. Even motorcycles with a value of only a few thousand euros can still be well insured with this coverage. Therefore, this is a frequently chosen coverage for motorcycle insurance.
All-risk
Finally, there is all-risk coverage. This is the most comprehensive coverage you can get with your motorcycle insurance. With this you are insured for all previously mentioned causes of damage, but also for damage to your own motorcycle after a collision. Even if the collision was your own fault. This coverage is mainly chosen for very new motorcycles with a high daily value.
Winter break coverage
Are you a real fair-weather rider? Then winter stop coverage for your motorcycle insurance may be interesting. This is not a main coverage, such as WA, limited hull or all-risk, but an additional coverage. Winter break coverage means that your motorcycle is stored during the winter months, approximately from December 15 to March 1. You then receive a 10% discount on the main coverage all year round. Damage that occurs in the garage is insured as usual, for example if a fire breaks out or your motorcycle is stolen from the garage (provided you have limited hull or all-risk coverage).
Best coverage depending on daily value engine
When finding the right coverage for your motorcycle insurance, the new-for-old value and daily value of your motorcycle are important. You don't have to look up the value yourself. Based on the license plate number, it will be filled in automatically.
For a somewhat older motorcycle with a low daily value, you do not need to take out the most extensive and expensive coverage. However, that does not mean that you should only purchase third-party insurance if your motorcycle is already a few years old. Motorcycles often retain a hefty daily value, even if they are a bit older. Therefore, it may still pay off to take out more comprehensive insurance.
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