[RBW] Re: insurance for bikes.

2009-12-16 Thread stevep33
The simple answer is to read the actual policy that you have. It should be pretty clear about what it covers and does not cover. Policies can vary, so it would be hard to say what is covered without reading the fine print. It also pays to be picky about your insurer. I have Amica for auto,

[RBW] Re: insurance for bikes.

2009-12-16 Thread stevep33
Also, some home owner policies allow you to have itemized coverage for particularly valuable items; this is usually done for expensive jewelry, etc. Arranging itemized coverage may require documentation of the item's value. Perhaps you could do this for a bike if you are particularly concerned.

Re: [RBW] Re: insurance for bikes.

2009-12-16 Thread PATRICK MOORE
On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 8:20 PM, Corwin ernf...@gmail.com wrote: My experience with claims adjusters is much closer to Ken's. After a fire destroyed our house, we had a long fight with the adjusters about what they would pay. It eventually came down to what you replaced. If you did not

[RBW] Re: insurance for bikes.

2009-12-15 Thread Ken Yokanovich
, Texas jgr...@papagrant.com 512-284-9599 Drawings ‹ all sorts From: Clayton Scott clayton...@gmail.com Reply-To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:37:10 -0800 To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] insurance for bikes. What about in the case

Re: [RBW] Re: insurance for bikes.

2009-12-15 Thread PATRICK MOORE
11:37:10 -0800 To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] insurance for bikes. What about in the case of a crash (assuming it is my fault). Is there any insurance that would cover that? Thanks, Clayton Scott SF CA On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 11:04 AM, Seth Vidal

[RBW] Re: insurance for bikes.

2009-12-15 Thread R Gonet
Patrick: Are you sure your auto underinsured coverage covers you while on a bicycle? I hope you're correct, but I haven't seen that in my policy. On Dec 15, 3:50 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Your home or renter's insurance will not cover accidents. If you have an accident

Re: [RBW] Re: insurance for bikes.

2009-12-15 Thread PATRICK MOORE
UIM is meant to cover damages to you that the other party's liability insurance ought to have covered if he had it, or if he had enough of it. If someone hits you and is at fault (in the insurance sense, not a legal sense), then his insurance is contractually obligated to reimburse you. If he

[RBW] Re: insurance for bikes.

2009-12-15 Thread Mark
Ken, you need to quit being cynical about Agents.Patrick is correct, there are good ones and bad ones. If you have any doubts about your agent or the carrier, its not too smart to have your HOME much less your bicycle insured with them. Its not hard to find reputable agents and good insurance

Re: [RBW] Re: insurance for bikes.

2009-12-15 Thread PATRICK MOORE
I will add that the most prosperous agents are those who give excellent service, including accurate and complete information about coverage and premium options as well as claims and billing assistance. The most profitable business is the long term business with clients who want coverage and not

[RBW] Re: insurance for bikes.

2009-12-15 Thread Corwin
I have a colleague at work who has a rider on his homeowner's policy which specifically insures his bikes (he has three high end bikes) against theft. This colleague has had several bikes stolen and always gets satisfaction from his insurance carrier (unusual in my experience). His carrier is

[RBW] Re: insurance for bikes.

2009-12-15 Thread R Gonet
Thanks. I thought that you had to be operating a motorized vehicle for your UM/UIM coverage to kick in, but apparently not. That gives me a better feeling of security. My widow and children can benefit from my bike riding. On Dec 15, 5:26 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote: UIM is