#MotorcycleInsurance

Voom is an insurance company that specializes in providing flexible and on-demand insurance coverage for all sorts of powersports applications. Their services include coverage pay-per-mile insurance allowing customers the option to pay for their actual mileage versus a flat annual fee. If you ride less, you pay less.

Motorcyclists come in all shapes, sizes and tribes, but if there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that we hate paying a lot for motorcycle insurance. Sure, we grudgingly accept that it’s important to be properly insured, but the less we have to pay, the better.

We were all beginners once, right? Whether it be motorcycles, soccer, ballet, etc., the unknown pitfalls of any new venture can cause excitement and joy or, more often than not, leave you scrambling in a fit of confusion. So let’s take a look at tips for helping new motorcyclists navigate their way through the tricky insurance web of deceit! Motorcycle insurance for beginners, take one.

Because there is such a variety of vehicle and driver characteristics taken into consideration in order to derive a premium rate, it really depends. For example, vehicle make and model are two characteristics we have to consider and some two-wheel motorcycles will cost more, some will be less expensive, and some will be the exact price (given that vehicle make and model are the only differences in comparing two policies).

Options vary from insurance company to insurance company, but at Progressive, our contract doesn’t typically offer comprehensive or collision damage during a demo ride, but the Liability coverage from the policy would transfer to the customer. So, to simplify the insurance jargon, damage to the bike wouldn’t be covered, but the Progressive rider would be covered if he or she hurt someone or someone’s property while on the test ride. There are state exceptions, but generally only liability coverage is the norm. From the dealership’s perspective it’s typically the opposite, in most cases the waiver simply releases the dealership from responsibility of any damages to others that might occur, but they cover any damages to the bike. My advice is to ask the dealership to walk you through their specific waiver before you test ride.

If the question refers to having a basic driver’s license, then the answer is yes but there will often be a surcharge on the premium. This may vary by state, however. If the question refers to having a motorcycle license endorsement, then the answer is still yes, except for in the state of Louisiana, where the law requires insurers to obtain proof that the insured has a motorcycle license endorsement.

This depends on the timing of the purchase. While it varies by state, insurers generally have a couple of months to underwrite a policy and review driving history. If the accident date is just a short time before the new policy is written, you might get lucky and it may not yet be reflected on the MVR at the time the insurance company does its underwriting review. Even if that is the case, however, there is a good chance that the accident will affect your rate when the policy next comes up for renewal.

If you really want to make the motorcyclist in your life eternally happy and you have more disposable income that most of us, we’ve collected some holiday gift ideas ranging from $500 to $1000.

Are you and your motorcycle insured well enough to satisfy your state’s legal guidelines, as well as your own risk tolerance? You owe it to yourself and those who care about you to be sure you are up to date.

If you are at fault for an accident and the medical bills from the injuries or property damage that you cause exceed your limits of liability, you are responsible for the remaining damage, which might put your personal assets at risk. Obviously you will need to carry enough insurance to prevent unnecessary risk to all you have worked for.

Unlike auto insurance laws, motorcycle insurance laws in many states do not require the carrier’s insurance to cover medical costs. Florida and Michigan, among others, have repealed their mandatory helmet laws, instead mandating riders to carry additional medical insurance – pushing premiums in those states to higher levels.

Motorcycle insurance is a slippery subject. With so many options for coverage, it’s hard to keep track of every kind of policy. However, if you live in the States you gotta have at least bodily injury and property damage liability coverage before legally operating your motorcycle. But getting insurance doesn’t have to break the bank.

This can vary by carrier. Be sure to ask your agent if the policy provides coverage both off-road and on-road use.

Motorcycle insurance rates can vary drastically depending on a number of factors. Three big ones are the type of bike you own, your age and where you live.

Most people know how much Liability, Uninsured Motorist, and Comprehensive and Collision coverage they’ve got. However, you may be covered for things you didn’t expect – things your agent, broker or underwriter can help explain if you ask the right questions.