Motorcycle Insurance - What
Coverage Do You Need?
Owning a
motorcycle can be a lot of fun, but when it comes time for
insurance, I see many of the same people become lost as to what type
of motorcycle coverage they really need. So, just what do you need
to look for in a motorcycle insurance policy? Here are some quick
tips to help.
Protecting
Yourself And Passengers
Liability
Coverage - Naturally, liability coverage is a must to help in
protecting others in case you're deemed to be at fault in a covered
accident. Talk with your insurance agent about the amount of
liability coverage you need.
Guest
Passenger Liability Coverage - This coverage provides protection for
bodily injuries to any passenger that you may have on your
motorcycle should you be at fault in a covered accident.
Medical
Payments - This coverage provides payments for reasonable medical
treatment for you or another injured person in the event of an
accident.
Uninsured /
Underinsured Motorist - This protection will cover damages caused by
those drivers who fail to carry any insurance at all, or don't carry
enough to pay for the damages.
Protecting
Your Motorcycle
Collision -
Pays for the repairs or replacement of your motorcycle in the case
of a covered accident. Generally, you'll use this coverage if you
are at fault, but in other cases it can be used even if you're not
at fault and the other insurance company is slow to settle the
claim. Once they do, your insurance company will refund you back
your deductible.
Comprehensive
- This motorcycle insurance coverage pays for covered losses from
damages caused by peril other than collision. Typically, this would
include fire, theft, vandalism, storm damage and other covered
causes. Talk to your agent for a complete list of covered causes.
Added
Equipment Coverage - Have you added on some custom options to your
motorcycle? You may need to have this coverage added to your policy.
It covers a loss for equipment that was not included as standard
equipment, or equipment that was not permanently installed by the
manufacturer. This is an important coverage to consider adding.
Towing - This
option provides for reimbursement of towing charges up to the policy
limit in the event your motorcycle breaks down.
Rental
Reimbursement - In the event of a covered loss, if you also have
comp and collision coverage on your policy, you can have rental
transportation while your motorcycle is being repaired. You'll be
able to rent a car and the policy will reimburse your expense up to
the policy limits.
Other
Discounts
Multiple
Motorcycles - Many motorcycle insurers will offer a multi-cycle
discount if you have more than one motorcycle on the same policy.
This discount can really add up over time, so check to see that a
company offers this coverage if this applies to you.
Motorcycle
Safety Course Discount - This is another discount you may be
eligible for if you have passed a motorcycle safety course.
Generally, the discount applies for up to 3 years after
certification. Again, talk to your agent about this coverage.
By
Terry Edwards
(http://www.insurance.infofroma-z.com)
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Save Big
Bucks On Motorcycle Insurance
If you own a
Harley, Yamaha, Honda or other fine bike you are probably very proud
of your wheels. Bike prices are skyrocketing in the face of more
motorists deciding to take to the streets in search of the ultimate
riding experience. How well insured are you? Are you satisfied with
your current motorcycle insurance? Just because your auto insurance
is with one insurance company doesn't mean that you'll get the best
deal on motorcycle insurance with them, therefore it is important
for you to shop around for competitive quotes for your cruising or
touring bike.
Let's face it.
Not every auto insurance company will offer motorcycle insurance.
You could have the best auto insurance plan available for the buck,
but learn that motorcycle insurance isn't even covered by the
company. Or, if it is covered, rates are through the roof as your
insurer simply doesn't want to cover the risk involved with riding.
Whatever the
reason, you may want to shop for motorcycle insurance separately
from your car insurance. This insurance should offer a wide range of
options including:
Damage to your
vehicle
Theft of your
bike
Vandalism of
your ride
Collision
insurance
In addition,
towing and labor can be included with your plan or medical payments
and even additional coverage for special equipment such as exhaust
pipes, side cars, and more.
Choose the
deductibles that work best for your needs. If you don’t ride your
bike all that much, particularly in colder weather, make certain
that you insurance representative takes information into
consideration when quoting you a rate. Why pay for extra insurance
if you only ride your bike six months out of the year?
If you find
that the rates quoted to you are still too high, you may be
overlooking additional available discounts due you including: the
successful completion of a motorcycle safety course you had
previously taken and your riding association membership. In many
cases you can receive additional discounts if your homeowners
insurance and auto insurance are through the same company. Savings
of ten percent or more on all of your insurance is possible if you
bundle your insurance through one provider.
Finally, check
with other riders to find out who is insuring their bike. You could
be overlooking an important opportunity that others are already
taking full advantage of, but are willing to share that information
with you.
By Jeff Lakie
(Ukremortgagesite.co.uk)
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