Facing problems insuring a Citroen Jumper campervan in the US
 

Hi,

I recently moved to Boston from Germany on a work visa, so I am currently a resident of Massachusetts. Unfortunately, most of the information about insuring a vehicle in the U.S. provided in this forum (for non-residents) does not apply to my situation.

The plan is to work in Boston for about two years, using the car on weekends and for short vacations, and then begin an extended road trip through the U.S., Canada, and South America.

We converted a 25+ year-old Citroën Jumper into a campervan in Germany, as this qualifies it for exemption from DOT regulations in the U.S. and allows for long-term import. While the import process itself has gone smoothly, I’m now facing challenges insuring the vehicle. Most U.S. insurance companies I’ve contacted say they’re unable to insure the car because Citroën is “not in their system” and therefore they can’t provide a quote.

As insurance is necessary to legally drive the car in the U.S., I would greatly appreciate any advice, recommendations, or suggestions on how to proceed.

Thank you!

The only thing that comes to my mind is that you get in touch with Progressive insurance and get their third party liability coverage.
You will be using it definitely if you will be heading to Baja etc.

I don't have any other suggestion, and we are specialist insurance brokers (Lobagola Insurance) that provide services in the EU, Balkans, Asia and Africa for overlanders and rally racing clients. So we know the global market and dedicated providers/participants, US/Canada and Mexico as well.

BR
dooby

Thank you for your reply.
I will try this.

Have you tried reaching out to local independent insurance brokers in Massachusetts? They often have access to smaller or niche insurers who might be more flexible with imported vehicles. I had to go that route with a foreign motorcycle, and it worked out.

This may or may not apply, but try Hagerty insurance? They are specialized in rare and exotic cars, and should at least know what a Citroen is. :)

Since the later generations of the Citroen Jumper and its Fiat/Peugeot copies were sold in the US as a Ram Promaster, you could try asking if they can put it down as one of those?