SGIO Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycles and scooters can give you more road, but also more risk. A small fender bender can easily result in damage, loss or injury, which is why insurance is a no-brainer. SGIO has been insuring Australians for almost a century and offers a range of policy options for the everyday rider. But what’s included in these policies? Are there any additional cover options? What are the exclusions? Read on for our full guide to SGIO motorcycle insurance.

What are the cover options?

• Third party property. Protect yourself from legal liability in an accident or a crash with an at-fault driver. On top of legal liability cover, this policy also provides cover for towing costs and the cost of a temporary replacement for your motorcycle.
• Veteran, vintage and classic. Riding something with a bit more history or value? SGIO’s veteran, vintage and classic insurance offers a range of cover benefits, such as emergency repairs and cover for loss or damage to your vehicle or personal items. It’s sensible cover without the premiums of a comprehensive policy.
• Comprehensive. Total and complete protection for whatever might meet you on the road. With comprehensive cover, you get all the benefits of third party property cover, as well as additional extras, such as replacement of keys and locks, emergency repairs, personal item cover and even a replacement vehicle.

What does each policy cover?

What additional cover options are there?

• Hire car. If an incident means that you need to hire a car for alternative transportation, this optional extra will cover the cost of a hire car up to $65 per day until you motorcycle is repaired and/or recovered, or the claim is paid as a total loss. Any excess or security bond you pay under a hire car agreement will also be covered up to a total of $2,000.

What are the exclusions?

Each policy has specific exclusions that should be explained to you before you take out any cover. However, there are some general exclusions that apply to all types of cover. Your claim could be rejected if the loss, damage or injury is due to:

What about the excess?

An excess is a small amount of the total cost of a claim that you must pay, with lion’s share being paid by the insurance company. For each claim you make, you will pay an excess. The amount you pay will depend on the type of claim you are making and your level of cover.

How do I make a claim?

If you’re involved in an incident, there are a few things you need to do. After contacting any emergency services and taking precautions to avoid further loss, damage or injury, collect the registration, licence and contact details of anyone else involved, and retain any documents or reports. Then contact SGIO as soon as possible on 133 233 to lodge your claim and access any benefits that you may be entitled to (towing, emergency repairs, etc).

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Written by

Alexandra Koster

Publisher

Alexandra Koster is Finder's publisher for car, home and pet insurance. She has a Tier 1 certification in General Insurance, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Cultural Studies from the University of Sydney. Her hobbies include reading Product Disclosure Statements and deciphering complicated insurance lingo to help people save on their insurance so that they can spend their money on better things – like dogs. See full bio