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What are you paying for insurance? Who are you insured with?

I paid $250 with Progressive for a 2021 RT (With Towing and 3K Accessories coverage) . Plymouth Rock wanted $650 for less coverage on the Spyder.

For some reason Progressive charges more than twice as much for a Harley Trike.

Plymouth Rock (formally Rider Insurance ) charges twice as much for the Spyder than A Harley trike. I don't get why, I think the Harley trike is more of a risk of an accident then the Spyder.
 
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I had the same issue with Progressive. Paid my premium in full then they sent me a letter in the mail wanting me to sign a declination statement for the underinsured coverage. I refused, so they sent me another bill which doubled my premium. I went to Geico and got the same insurance premium for $200 less and turned around and dropped Progressive.
 
I also pay about $1200 from BC, Canada for full coverage, such as $2 million liability. Similar coverage for my 2017 Subaru Forester Limited is about $800 per year.
 
I was digging around for information regarding a similar question on a FB group and I found this information online. While it may not apply to this particular situation I thought was good Gee Wiz information. These are some of the things that determine your auto insurance premiums.

Your driving record – The better your record, the lower your premium. If you've had accidents or serious traffic violations, it's likely you'll pay more than if you have a clean driving record. You may also pay more if you're a new driver without an insurance track record.

How much you use your car – The more miles you drive, the more chance for accidents so you'll pay more if you drive your car for work, or use it to commute long distances. If you drive only occasionally—what some companies call “pleasure use"—you'll pay less.

Location, location, location – Due to higher rates of vandalism, theft and accidents, urban drivers pay a higher auto insurance price than those in small towns or rural areas. Where you park your car (on the street or in a secure garage) and anti-theft features may impact the bottom line as well. Other factors that affect premium price that can vary from one area or state to another are: cost and frequency of litigation; medical care and car repair costs; prevalence of auto insurance fraud; and weather trends.

Your age – In general, mature drivers have fewer accidents than less experienced drivers, particularly teenagers. Insurers generally charge more if teenagers or young people below age 25 drive your car.

Your gender – Statistically, women tend to get into fewer accidents, have fewer driver-under-the-influence accidents (DUIs) and—most importantly—have less serious accidents than men. So all other things being equal, women often pay less for auto insurance than their male counterparts.

The car you drive – The cost of your car is a major factor in the cost to insure it. Other variables include the likelihood of theft, the cost of repairs, its engine size and the overall safety record of the car. Automobiles with high quality safety equipment might qualify for premium discounts. Insurers not only look at how safe a particular vehicle is to drive and how well it protects occupants, but also how much potential damage it can inflict on another car. If a specific vehicle model has a higher chance of inflicting damage when in an accident, an insurer may charge more for liability insurance.
 
Your age – In general, mature drivers have fewer accidents than less experienced drivers, particularly teenagers. Insurers generally charge more if teenagers or young people below age 25 drive your car.
I wonder how teens compare to senior drivers, especially those, say, over 75? A local driving tester told me one time that seniors have scared him the most when going out with them for a driving test. He said teens are actually quite good drivers because their senses and reactions make them more alert than what seniors are.
 
I wonder how teens compare to senior drivers, especially those, say, over 75? A local driving tester told me one time that seniors have scared him the most when going out with them for a driving test. He said teens are actually quite good drivers because their senses and reactions make them more alert than what seniors are.

I have been wondering about the age thing also .... I'm 75 and recently re-newed my Spyder 14 RT with Dairyland ... not only DIDN'T my rate go up ... it went DOWN :clap: ... Paid slightly over $200.00 for 12 mo. Full complete coverage ..... Mike :thumbup:
 
Yikes! Just got my insurance renewal quote from Geico. Full coverage went from $633 to $1030!! Thats an increase of over 60%! I am in California where rates are higher, but this is ridiculous. Huge increases in comprehensive and collision. Are others seeing this kind of increase in their insurance?
 
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I have Progressive in Florida. For my Can Am and Honda Super Cub $495 to $694 billed this month. Homeowners is worse - $2213 to $3984 in one year.
 
Yep, INFLATION has hit the entire industry .... However I have Dairyland and full coverage 12 months went from $ 208 to $215 ::clap: my auto ins went up a lot more ......Mike :thumbup:
 
I have Markel Insurance and I have full coverage on 2 motorcycles, Spyder & Triumph Thunderbird. It is a little over $500 for a year.
 
$318/yr just for the F3 on its own policy with progressive in Md. and that is with having a reframe done (just under $12k) in 2021 and then the swingarm (Just under $7K) back last september.

Luckily I wasn't at fault in either accident.
 
For my 2024 Spyder RT Sea to Sky it's US $221 for 6 months from State Farm.
I also have my homeowners and Honda Ridgeline insurance with State Farm.

I completed a 3-wheel Basic Rider course from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (msf-usa.org) before buying my Spyder, which is qualified as a Tennessee Motorcycle Rider Education Program (MREP).
Successful completion of an MREP waves the motorcycle skills and knowledge test at the BMV when I applied for a motorcycle endorsement for my driver's license, and gave me a certificate for my insurance company which earned me a discount on my motorcycle insurance.
 
I got the "sob story" letter from State Farm. My home and car insurance both went up a "little." No longer have Spyder insurance since they are sold.
 
Car and home insurance increases were bad; the Spyder's ins. cost went up but it's tolerable. Get a quote from Progressive. I do know that their service is great - I found out after a pickup dumped my Gold Wing by changing lanes in a traffic circle.
 
Inflation is a factor. I've also been told that there are many factors that affect our premiums. i.e. Credit Scores, Location, Claim History etc. But yeah, inflation is squeezing every dollar out of us right now.
 
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I feel your pain - I just got my renewal and my full coverage shot up from $700 to $1150!
 
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Inflation is a factor. I've also been told that there are many factors that affect our premiums. i.e. Credit Scores, Location, Claim History etc. But yeah, inflation is squeezing every frickin dollar out of us right now.

And from teenagers stealing cars right & left.
 
My yearly premium for my Spyder is $209. I have full coverage and a $250 deductible. I have a few things helping me, multiple vehicle discount, claim free, and no driving history or tickets. I guess I'll see what it will be in November when it's time to renew....
 
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