Ed Apelian
Motorcycling is my passion because golf is far too dangerous!
2018 R1200GS - Light White !
2016 R1200RT- Platinum Bronze
Last I was informed, insurance companies really don’t care if a customer changes companies. This is especially true if a customer has paid premiums for years and never had to use the coverage. Years of premiums paid with no claims- the insurance company has won on that roll of the dice.
Changing insurance on a regular basis is tracked by the companies. It may not pay unless the amount is significant.
OM
"You can do good or you can do well. Sooner or later they make you choose". MI5
Moderator Team.
2009 F800GS 1994 TW200
Motorcycles are the only things I have ever insured with Progressive. Started with one bike, had three, and am now back to one. I think the original policy was set up simply by sending in a form, but now it is handled through an independent agent who finds us good policies for our cars and house. Those are still not with Progressive.
Try just requesting a quote at https://www.progressive.com/
Larry
2006 R1200RT
Just switched both bikes and two cages to Progressive. Saved me just about 900.00 on 4 vehicles total with the two cages. Kept the house policy with Liberty Mutual as my agent told me she really couldn't save me any money and I would have to move to Safeco which is owned by Liberty Mutual now.
The lion does not even bother to turn his head when he hears the small dog barking.
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2015 R1200RT, 2011 Ural Patrol, 1981 R100, 1975 R90S, 1972 Honda CT90
BMW MOA 37304
I also will get a chance to see how good they are so I am glad most of the responses have been positive. I am currently with Foremost which has been good from a steady premium standpoint but am switching over as they do no want to insure my wife's new 2023 F 750 GS once our current policy expires Sept '23.
They cited as a reason for not wanting to insure beyond that time as "too powerful of a naked bike" or something like that (2nd hand from my agent).
My only bitch against Progressive is that it is owned by George Soros.
Wrong
Here is Progressive’s response to inquiries regarding the misconceptions of the “affiliation” between George Soros and Progressive:
“Peter Lewis, Progressive's former Chairman, passed away in 2013. Throughout his life, he gave generously from his personal wealth to a variety of organizations and causes, ranging from politics, to arts and education. His donations were covered broadly by the media, and the ACLU was one of a number of organizations Peter supported personally.
Progressive's 40,000+ employees support a broad spectrum of political, social, and religious affiliations. Peter’s philanthropic activities, like those of any other Progressive employee, past or present, were his own and did not reflect the opinions or beliefs of Progressive.
That said, we've come across different versions of this chain letter for years and have found that they are, without exception, riddled with inaccuracies, misrepresentations, and half-truths. The details in this letter can be easily researched through reputable sources on and offline. I'm confident you'll reach the same conclusion. For example, Progressive does not have now, and never has had, any association with George Soros. Progressive also has never provided any financial support to any of the organizations mentioned in this chain letter.”
2015 R1200RT, 2011 Ural Patrol, 1981 R100, 1975 R90S, 1972 Honda CT90
BMW MOA 37304
You mean everything on the internet isn't true?
I just switched my RS from All State to USAA / Progressive.
The cost is about 45% less with more coverage !
Ride Well, Mark
BMWMOA #215490, BMWRA #44275, AMA #711802, IBA #55516
2016 BMW R1200RS
2013 KTM 250 XCFW, 2014 Suzuki 1000 V Strom, KTM SMT 990, Suzuki DR650, Triumph ST1050
Update to post 49. I checked around and another agent was able to write the homeowners through Progressive as well. Got the renewal from Liberty due next month and they wanted 1700.00 [ last year they charged me 900 something so a MAJOR increase ]. The new policy saved me 1100.00 this year over what Liberty wanted, so a total of 1900.00 saved this year by switching to Progressive.
Total savings this year means a full service before trip and new skins with change left over on the RT.
The lion does not even bother to turn his head when he hears the small dog barking.
https://www.youtube.com/user/azqkr
Well this thread got me thinking about my upcoming renewal with Progressive (March 31st) so I called my very good local agent where I have ALL my other insurance and asked him if he could quote my bikes just to see if any difference. He is a Progressive agent in addition to being an Erie agent where I have all my other insurance. He said Progressive direct is different than the Progressive he writes but he would take a look. Well I was totally shocked when he told me going with Erie and getting MORE coverage would reduce my annual cost by $300 !! That is nearly HALF of what progressive was charging for my 2 bikes with the max coverage on all areas and he matched the Progressive ZERO deductible. I was blown away and I think I asked him 3 times if that was the correct number and not just for one bike !! Nope that was correct. So thanks for posting this and getting me to check!
Ed Apelian
Motorcycling is my passion because golf is far too dangerous!
2018 R1200GS - Light White !
2016 R1200RT- Platinum Bronze
"You can do good or you can do well. Sooner or later they make you choose". MI5
Moderator Team.
2009 F800GS 1994 TW200
YUP and mine does .... but remember he did not insure my motorcycles so was not aware of the renewal. That being said I usually check with him each spring for the bikes. For all my other insurance he has been more of a consultant rather than agent and always makes suggestions and as a result has saved me a lot on my Home, Auto and umbrella policies. Now he has all my insurance and I like that I have a knowledgeable person to call with questions. With Progressive Direct the service you get truly depends on the person who answers your call. Some are truly excellent and others are awful.
Ed Apelian
Motorcycling is my passion because golf is far too dangerous!
2018 R1200GS - Light White !
2016 R1200RT- Platinum Bronze