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Kids More Likely to Be Hospitalized From Off-Road Motorcycles Than Quad-Bikes: Study

Motorcycles cause a far higher rate of injuries among children than quad bikes do, a study from UNSW Sydney and NeuRA has found, but quad bikes account for more serious individual injuries. In a retrospective population study carried out by …

Insurtech VOOM, Markel Offering Mileage-Based Motorcycle Insurance

Mobility insurtech VOOM and specialty insurer Markel have teamed up to launch a per-mile insurance offering for motorcycles in select states. VOOM will distribute the per-mile product both directly to riders and through select partners while Markel will provide underwriting …

Plymouth Rock Assurance Launches Motorcycle Insurance in N.J., Pennsylvania

Plymouth Rock Assurance launched motorcycle insurance for riders across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The launch of the product comes than a year after the company acquired Rider Insurance Co., which has focused on the motorcycle community for 50 years. Plymouth …

Insurance Fraud Charge Filed Against North Dakota Man

North Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread said an insurance fraud charge has been filed against Joshua Kadrmas, of Mandan, ND. The department’s report stated that Kadrmas indicated to his insurance company that he hit a deer while on his motorcycle causing …

Dairyland and Direct Writer Elephant Auto to Provide Motorcycle & ATV Coverage

Elephant, a direct-to-consumer car insurance company, has partnered with Dairyland, a provider of specialty insurance, to offer coverage for motorcycles, ATVs and similar vehicles. The new partnership with Dairyland, which has been offering motorcycle insurance since 1966, will enable Elephant …

NJM to Offer Motorcycle, ATV Coverage in New Jersey

NJM, a property-casualty insurer offering coverage in New Jersey, has partnered with American Modern Insurance Group to offer coverage for motorcycles, ATVs and similar vehicles. The program offers coverage for standard motorcycles, cruisers, dirt bikes, dual purpose, SuperSports, trike conversions, …

Mass. Motorcycle Owners to Receive $14.6M in Refunds From Commerce

Thousands of Massachusetts motorcycle owners will receive a total of $14.6 million in insurance refunds as a result of a settlement with Commerce Insurance Company after allegedly being overcharged on their policies. The settlement was announced by Massachusetts Attorney General …

ISO Launches Standardized Motorcycle Program for Personal Lines Insurers

ISO has filings underway for its new standardized motorcycle program. The program consists of forms, rules, and loss costs tailored to fit the specific requirements for insuring a motorcycle. The base policy provides liability, medical payments, uninsured motorists, and physical …

Mass. Motorcyclists to Get $2.8M Refunds From Encompass, Amica Mutual

Massachusetts motorcycle owners will receive more than $2.8 million in insurance refunds as a result of settlements with two insurance companies that allegedly overcharged thousands of policyholders, according to authorities. The settlement was announced today by Massachusetts Attorney General Martha …

Motorcycle Registration Up 20,000 In Utah

A state agency reports more than 20,000 additional motorcycles have been registered in Utah this year. The Utah Highway Safety Office reports more than 90,000 motorcycles have been registered in the state. The number is more than double the number …