Insurance for non UK resident
UK insurance for a foreigner is a minefield.
I (wrongly) thought that if I left the registration in a UK resident's name, that it would be easier to have me added as an additional rider.
I had one company who said they would do it then reneged at the last minute.
I had one company that said if I got a UK licence then they would cover me. But I am not entitled to a UK licence unless I surrender my Aussie licence and apply for residency.
I had 20 companies that said a flat NO as soon as I said I was from Australia.
I was given the number of a Broker - who cut through all the red tape and got me what I needed. He is a biker himself and took care of everything with one phone call and some emailed paperwork. Too easy!
I honestly disclosed to him all my plans and did not try to bypass the system - it probably cost me a bit more but it is well worth it to avoid the headaches.
The insurance also came with AA Breakdown Cover for the UK and I paid extra to get 90 days breakdown cover in the EU
With his permission - his contact details are:
St.John Canfield-Payne
CanfieldPayne Insurance Consultants Ltd
Tel: 01342 302422 Fax: 01342 301432
The Cravens, Ship Street, East Grinstead, RH19 4DX
jcpayne.canpayne@tamcentraluk.com
We always offer competitive premiums for all types of commercial, motor, household, travel and private medical insurances
Perhaps some other travellers/ foreigners will be able to navigate the minefield more successfully with St.John's help.
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