Insurance in Nova Scotia

[maja]

Hi Guys, I have just (3 days ago) arrived in Halifax Nova Scotia my bike travelled on a WW ro-ro from the UK, an excellent service and highly recommended. A local insurance broker assured me that he could sort out the insurance for Canada and the US with no problems despite being told that it was UK registered. On arrival I find that the Nova Scotia federation of insurers will only insure locally plated and registered bikes although by Canadian law brokers must offer insurance to everyone who wants it, so I would have to import the bike into Canada and buy local plates which is a no-no for various reasons. So it is back to M'cycle Express where I suspect I should have gone in the 1st place. A pity really, Halifax is a great port of entry, friendly customs and a slick service but once again it is the suits that screw it up so my advice is use the ro-ro but get your insurance from Gail at M'cycle Express. Ride safe.

[CourtFisher]

What Maja says is true for any bike/vehicle registered outside USA or Canada, brought over to ride 'temporarily' in North America, regardless of sea or airport-of-entry.
Most 'domestic' North American vehicle insurance brokers don't understand the insurance underwriting rules for non-domestic vehicles imported temporarily.
Motorcycle Express will do it; as will TourInsure - Online Application forms
(same underwriter: AIG International)