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USA insurance for foreigners?

Hey guys, any tips on where is the best place to get insurance to ride in the states for an Australian?

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https://www.progressive.com/
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Yep Proggressive.
I had the misfortune to have to make a claim whilst travelling in the US and they were very good to deal with.
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Yep Proggressive.
I had the misfortune to have to make a claim whilst travelling in the US and they were very good to deal with.

Was your vehicle registered in your home country or did you rent one in the States?
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I am in Korea and need a motorcycle insurance for USA and Canada
The motorcycle is registered in Iceland and I have a Icelandic driver's
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Proggressive will not make an insurance as I do not have an USA driver's license, what is the best way to get an insurance for USA and Canada ?
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I currently have US/Canadian insurance through this company for a UK bike and driving licence.
http://https://www.motorcycleexpress...insurance.aspx
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Thanks for the reply, how long tom did it take to get the insurance ?
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It takes about 5-6 days to for the insurers to issue a certificate.
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And they did send the certificate by email ?
How did you pay ?
Did you use this email to contact them: info@motorcycleexpress.com ?

sorry for all this questions.
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ONLINE from progressive you must have USA drivers license same as others ONLINE insurance companies and if you talk to a agent it is the same answer, USA drivers license is a must. To get a USA drivers license you must live in USA and you can´t do that on tourist visa.
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I currently have US/Canadian insurance through this company for a UK bike and driving licence.
http://https://www.motorcycleexpress...insurance.aspx
The link doesn't work but I guess you mean this website:
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Got insurance for 6 months through Motorcycle Express and it took between 2 and 3 working days
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