Insurance

[ds99]

i looked into having two policies, one for each bike, but it was cheaper to have a multi-bike policy with Bennets (insurer is "highway")


things like this can get the premium down, you need to tell your insurer all these things


- declaring the miles you intend to travel in a year (more miles = more £££)
- keeping bike on driveway/garage, not on road
- using a "name brand" lock/chain - eg Oxford Monster
- declaring the bike to have an immobiliser/alarm (all RTs do?)
- not carrying a pillion
- not using for "commuting to work"

- not opting for the 'extras' - eg breakdown cover, NCB protection (check the small print!),legal cover. there is a massive profit margin for insurance brokers on these items

and don't forget to say you have "had cheaper quotes elsewhere" and you are "thinking of changing companies", that usually results in a magically lower quote!

[UKDucatiman]

One reason I maintain my IAM membership is for potential discounted insurance through IAM Surety (formerly Adelaide). Over recent years, they have just not been competitive for me, hence switching to Carole Nash. Did speak to IAM Surety before renewing, they don't offer a six wheel policy & wanted over £600 for two separate policies for the car & bikes.

On informing Bennetts that I was a IAM green card holder they increased my premium by £5 : (

[scunny1]

Just got renewal from Hastings and £110- well pleased . On the other hand renewal for my car has gone up 39% on last year for same cover by Lloyds. Shopping around, Aviva beat everybody else hands down. There is no Customer loyalty anymore and Insurance companies are their own worst enemy!

[Simon]

It's getting ludicrous. Trying to get quotes for my son, who is sitting his CBT tomorrow, on a YBR125. Even for just third party it's almost £700. For fully comp they want around £4k - even for a bike worth £1,500.

It's not just the cost of the bike that you are insuring, but the cost of the damage you can do with the bike.  If an 18 year old is rendered quadriplegic following an accident, the cost of the claim would probably be £10,000,000 or more for a lifetime's care.  That's what the premium is paying for, not just the bike costing £1,500.

[scunny1]

Thought my Hastings Direct renewal was good at £110 but tried the comparison sites anyway. It came back  Hastings were again cheaper but only £100. Rang Hastings to query price match and they said theirs is now coming in at £98.  Result one happy RT owner.

[Paggers]

It's not just the cost of the bike that you are insuring, but the cost of the damage you can do with the bike.  If an 18 year old is rendered quadriplegic following an accident, the cost of the claim would probably be £10,000,000 or more for a lifetime's care.  That's what the premium is paying for, not just the bike costing £1,500.

Yeah, I get that. It's still more expensive than insuring him on a car - although perhaps that's because he is less likely to be injured in a car.