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Home insurance companies that have the best coverage for bikes?

June 19, 2019, 8:16 p.m.
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The current home insurance company I'm with, only insurance each bike to $1000. What home insurance companies have the best policy/coverage on bikes? My insurance is due next month, so looking for more coverage because $1000 isn't much!

Thanks

June 19, 2019, 10:45 p.m.
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They have $1000 coverage,  but you then have to pay a deductible that's typically around $500, leaving you with a net of $500.  Lame.

I recently called up TD and bought content insurance through them.   Their basic coverage is $1500 per bike.   They were also $430 for a year,  whereas my previous insurance company wanted $740.

June 20, 2019, 5:56 a.m.
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Funny, literally last week I had to redo my house insurance and did a search here. Theres a thread in off topic about it, most people recommending TD (monnex meloche). 

They were literally half the price I was paying through intact (got discounted rate thanks to professional association memberships) and I got $6000 per bike, only had $2000 with intact. 

So, I'm happy at this point. Hopefully I don't have to use it, but I've heard that as far as insurance companies go (they all suck really) they are pretty good to deal with.

June 20, 2019, 8:51 a.m.
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Posted by: Kenny

Funny, literally last week I had to redo my house insurance and did a search here. Theres a thread in off topic about it, most people recommending TD (monnex meloche). 

They were literally half the price I was paying through intact (got discounted rate thanks to professional association memberships) and I got $6000 per bike, only had $2000 with intact. 

So, I'm happy at this point. Hopefully I don't have to use it, but I've heard that as far as insurance companies go (they all suck really) they are pretty good to deal with.

Did you have to pay extra for the $6000 coverage?

June 20, 2019, 8:56 a.m.
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No, mine was included in basic house insurance.

June 20, 2019, 10:58 a.m.
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Posted by: Taz123

No, mine was included in basic house insurance.

You got $6k of bike coverage included in your basic house insurance??

June 20, 2019, 11:45 a.m.
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BCAA is $2k per bike and you can add $3k for another $75ish a year. 

TD still looks like the way to go, but another option at least.

June 20, 2019, 11:52 a.m.
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I’m lucky a our home owners policy has no limit for bikes. But we have what they refer to as a high value home policy. The house wasn’t that way when bought it, but it is now. We went through Westland Insurance Group.

June 20, 2019, 11:52 a.m.
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Posted by: craw

Posted by: Taz123

No, mine was included in basic house insurance.

You got $6k of bike coverage included in your basic house insurance??

Yup, that’s their deal. Since I’ve had their coverage the cost has increased every year however, by about 75% over what I first paid. Part of that is also due to switching my coverage to include business use to cover equipment for my business though. It’s still the best deal around though for bike coverage with not needing to add a separate rider for them.

June 20, 2019, 9:06 p.m.
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Yes, it was covered under base with TD Meloche.

The only thing I don't know is whether or not it was related to my professional organization membership deal or not.

June 21, 2019, 5:33 a.m.
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Thanks.

I'll check out TD/Meloche, are they based out of any TD bank?

June 21, 2019, 7:52 a.m.
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I did it all by phone - it was dead simple.

June 21, 2019, 8:08 a.m.
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Posted by: Taz123

I did it all by phone - it was dead simple.

Same. Got the quote online and then called the number. Rep went through it all and was super easy to deal with.

June 21, 2019, 11:04 a.m.
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Thanks

June 25, 2019, 3:44 p.m.
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Cycling BC Insurance program!!!!

Originally meant for racers as it covers damage or loss while racing and training as well as the usual stuff. But I don't see why anyone else wouldn't buy it as well. There are a few different levels depending on the value of your bike. Mine covers up to $10k, is $60 a year (when purchased between Oct 1st & Dec 31st, $85 otherwise) plus $60 a year if you didn't plan on being a Cycling BC member, which you need if you enter any events. And deductible is $500.

Covers:

- “All Risks” of direct physical loss or damage to bikes scheduled, only while participating in sanctioned racing events (sanctioned by Cycling BC or an equivalent sport organization, including fondos) and while training.

- Theft at home or a secured hotel is also covered, providing there were clear signs of forced entry. Coverage will not respond if theft occurred through an unlocked door or if, for example, the garage door was left open. A police report must accompany the claim.

- Policy Territory is Worldwide

Link to get your insurance - https://cyclingbc.net/membership/insurance/bike-insurance/


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