600,000 bikes are stolen each year in Germany
Only 1 bike out of 10 is found. Bike insurance will pay for the replacement for your bike, as well as any accessories you added to your policy.
Can my bike be covered?
Bikes purchased new from an official dealer and within the last 6 months can be covered.
If your bike was purchased longer than 6 months ago or has a carbon frame, you can instead cover it under our household insurance. Check our FAQ to learn more about exclusions.
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Smooth experience with claim
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Great UI, easy claim process for bike theft, and got my entire purchase price back in 2 weeks after buying a replacement bike
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Praveen
This is a great insurance company
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My bike got stolen and after buying a new bike they reimbursed the money. The customer service is also wonderful.
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Alberto
Stolen bike claim
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I would like to thank Jamie from Feather for the huge efforts and commitment that you showed in the process. her collaboration is the main reason that I continued with this insurance provider and now I have more confidence in Feather.
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Rashed
Great customer service
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I had a consultation call with Chris about Feather Bike Insurance Policy (Comfort Plan). Chris was extremely friendly and very professional in his approach. He had answers to all of my questions at the back of his hand. His demeanor was reassuring and honest.
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Uzair
What are the basic conditions?
A good lock
You need a lock of at least €29 for bikes under €1000, or at least €49 for bikes over €1000.
Provide documentation
The bike's frame number and the invoice/receipt must be on file with your policy.
Reside in Germany
Everyone over 18 years old with a place of residence in Germany can be insured.
Frequently asked questions
How do claims work?
In the event of theft or damage to your bike, you will need to purchase a replacement bike or have the bike repaired, then file a claim for reimbursem*nt. Claims take an average of 3-6 weeks to process, depending on the type of claim and time of year. After that the reimbursem*nt amount will be directly transferred to your bank account.
What compensation can I expect?
The amount you are reimbursed is based on the price of the replacement bike or repairs within the limit of the total insured sum. You decide your total insured sum when purchasing the policy.
Why would I need bike insurance if I already have household contents insurance?
Worldwide 24/7 protection
Household contents insurance only insures your bike against burglary from an apartment, house, or garage without a bike coverage added on.With bike insurance, you can protect your bike against theft and damage outside of your apartment as well.
The full value
In the event of theft, household insurance reimburses 1% of the total insured sum for the Extended coverage, and up to €3000 on the Comprehensive plan.
With our bike insurance, on the other hand, you get the total value of the replacement bike. Both the Basic and Comfort bike policies have a total reimbursable sum of up to €10.000 that you are able to choose. It should have the exact cost, type, and quality as the original - without any deductions or deductibles.
Simply more
The household contents insurance only protects you against theft, but our Comfort bike policy also insures you for damages from theft, accidents, vandalism, and even routine repairs due to general wear and tear.
Which bikes can be insured?
- Bicycles or e-bikes newly purchased no more than 6 months from when the insurance policy has started. Coverage only applies to bikes that are used privately and purchased from an official dealer.
- The bike owner must reside in Germany.
Which bikes cannot be insured?
- Carbon frame bikes (carbon elements only, like fork, are accepted), fully covered bikes, velomobiles, and dirt bikes.
- Self-built and converted bicycles (bicycles with converted parts with a total value of more than 20% of the purchase price).
- Commercially used bicycles.
- Bikes that have to be paid for (bikes from sharing providers).
- Bikes that were not purchased from an official dealer (cannot be purchased from a private individual).
- Bicycles subject to registration and insurance requirements.
What proof do I keep?
- Once you've purchased your policy, it's important to provide certain information. The bike's frame number needs to be on file, and you also need to upload copies of the invoice and receipt from the bike's purchase. Other documents, such as the receipts for the lock or other added accessories, are recommended but not required.
- In the event that you must submit a claim, you must supply other types of documentation depending on the type of claim.
Which locks fulfill the security requirements?
There are a few requirements that need to be followed to ensure a bike is well protected against theft and that insurance coverage is guaranteed:
👉 Bikes must be connected to an immovable object with a lock (these regulations also apply to communal cellars or vehicle bike racks).
👉 The cost of the lock is dependent on the original cost of the bike:
- Bikes under €1,000 purchase price require locks from €29.
- Bikes from €1,000 purchase price require locks from €49.
- Alternatively, protection is also guaranteed if the lock is ADFC or VdS certified.
👉 The bike lock must be purchased and owned by the policyholder.
👉 The lock must not be older than two years when the insurance is taken out.
Why is the frame number or coding required?
When you take out insurance, you will be asked to provide your frame number.This is the only way to identify your bike or e-bike and guarantee insurance cover. Without a frame number, you cannot submit a claim.
If your insured bike does not have a frame number, you are obliged to have your bike coded immediately by an official specialist dealer, the Allgemeine Deutscher Fahrrad-Club eV (ADFC) or the police.
When does my insurance cover for wear damage apply?
If you take out a comfort policy and your bike is not more than 3 years old, you enjoy our extensive protection against wear and tear. However, there is a waiting period. You can only receive wear and tear benefits six months after your contract starts. After the replacement of tires or brakes, a new waiting period of six months begins for the replaced parts.
What is the cancellation policy?
There is no minimum contract period to sign up for our bike insurance. You can simply cancel the policy at any time through your Feather account. If you are canceling because you no longer own the bike (due to selling, gifting, or returning it), you may also be entitled to a refund of premiums if you are able to supply proof that you no longer possess it.
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