
8 Mar 2013
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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Help needed finding European Insurance
Hi all,
Sorry if the answer is already out there - I've searched through plenty of old threads but I'm still struggling to find the information I need.
I have my UK registered bike with me here in Romania and I need to try and find some insurance for it.
I had a UK policy which gave me 90 days of european cover but this has now expired and my insurer won't provide me with an extension.
I'm living nomadically but still technically a UK resident (for insurance purposes at least! ).
I've tried several UK insurers but they're saying they cant help me as the bike is not in the UK. I've called several Romanian insurers but none seem to be able to help me either as it's a UK bike.
I'm not sure how long I'll be here so I dont wish to re-register the bike onto romanian plates just in case someone wishes to suggest that (thanks anyway!)
All I need is the very minimum level of cover so that I dont get fined by the police out here or locked up if I'm in an accident. After Romania I'll be heading to Bulgaria, possibly to Greece, then east into Turkey and all the way to India and beyond. I know insurance can be bought on the border once I get out of Europe so I'm not worried about that right now.
The ideal for me is an insurance company who can provide me with European cover in periods of 30 days or more which can then be renewed/extended for as long as I end up being here.
I spoke to Carole Nash who weren't too helpful. The guy asked if I had a return date and I said no, so he said he cant help. I said if he needs one I can give one. Then he said I'm not in the UK right now so he cant help but I said I can fly to the UK to sort it if needed. He then cut me off. 
Any help will be much appreciated!
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