We are starting our trip in Alaska the 21st of August, and regarding the insurance we are going for the Seguro Gringo option just as Victay posted a couple of weeks back. Actually, this first page of what he posted states that it's only for Mexican residents, but the second paper is additional for people not living in Mexico, and it states a change of the policy so that it's valid for the specified foreign bike and driver.

We're shipping with Motofreight, and they have been in contact with Seguro Gringo directly; over email they confirmed that they can provide 3rd party liability insurance on European bikes. I was also informed that a group of bikers entered the US in New York with this policy recently.

There are also some stories about Progressive policies being used, but I guess it depends a lot on the agent. Apparently, there have been issued some insurances with using a 'friends' address in the state where the trip starts. I have written to all Progressive agents in Anchorage but uptill now only got replies that this Progressive program is not applicable for foreign bikes.

I've been in touch with Fernet as well, they are working on some new program similar to the previous Dairyland one, but they have had no luck getting it up and running until now. Guess I would have preferred this, as the Seguro Gringo policy might be somewhat vague and open to interpretation, but it seems to be the only option thus far.

Segurogringo do offer insurance for foreign riders on foreign bikes. You land up having to buy their regular travel insurance and then paying an additional separately charged fee to specify where the bike and rider are from. They are basically agents for a US firm called national unity.

Below are copies of what you actually get in terms of a policy. Use your own judgement.

FRom what I can see it's for Mexico residents only so not sure how they get around that. It's also 3rd party only which won't work for a lot of people.

Hi, I'm French and actually in Japan before reaching Vancouver with my motorbike by boat
I had contacted Motorcycle Express to get an insurance for my motorbike in Canada, USA and Mexico. I had been told that American compagnies doen't accept to insure foreign motorbike anymore. And now furthermore Motorcycle Express just answered me that Canadian compagnies doesn't also !
They are trying to negotiate with others compagnies

Does anybody have any information about insurance compagny in Canada or USA who would be able to insure foreign travellers ?

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Sorry I didn't see the discussion about my request was in progress yet. So I'll take the time to read closely all you post. All the best

sorry Popylib, the former post was by a spammer.


I have to delete your post too as you quoted his spam. And to answer the question - no they do not.

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Good news about the insurance for the US being sorted out, just waiting for the Canadian cover then I can get booked up for our trip to the US and Canada this summer.

I will be pulling a small trailer behind the bike and here in UK you are restricted to lower speeds when pulling a trailer, I was wondering if the same thing applies in Canada or can you ride at the same speed as when riding without the trailer?

Hi,

Can you https://www.intact.ca/en. They are specialize in the special case...
like imported car that other insurance won't assure. high risk peoples.

they just give your broker Toronto local options, it does not seem to work for foreign vehicles

Hi

Did you manage to find a company that would offer it? I'm looking now and Progressive seem to be the favourites, however, when completing their online form, my UK driving licence is not recognised and they keep asking for a different one, same with my bike VIN#

Has anyone had any luck on this front? I know foreigners go ride over there, but how do they get insurance?

Progressive doesn't cover tourist,be careful.
We checked with 3 different representatives of progressive and got the same answer.