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Aegis in Northern California Launches ‘Powersports’ Brand

Aegis Specialty Insurance Services has partnered with motorcycle, off-road and watercraft dealerships in California to create an”Aegis Powersports” brand to combine extended service contracts, road hazard protection, priority maintenance and insurance into a comprehensive offering. The Aegis Powersports brand will …

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 …

Report: Motorcycle Deaths Decline Slightly in Georgia

New numbers show that Georgia has seen a slight drop in the number of motorcycle fatalities. The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety reported that new data made available on April 24 shows that the state had slightly fewer deadly …

K&K Expands Franchised Powersports Dealer Program

K&K Insurance Group, Inc. has enhanced its franchised powersports dealer program to now include coverage for personal transportation machines manufactured by Segway. Package and excess lines of coverage are offered to dealerships who sell approved brands of motorcycle and powersport …

Maine Motorcycle Death Total Up; 20 Fatalities So Far This Year

The Maine Public Safety Department says the number of motorcycle deaths on the state’s highways is outpacing last year’s figure. The state’s highway death toll so far this year as of Sept. 23 stands at 120, with 20 of those …

Markel Expands Motorcycle Coverage to New Jersey

Markel American Insurance Co. has expanded its recreational vehicle coverage into New Jersey. For over 35 years, Markel American Insurance Co. has insured factory-made and custom-built motorcycles and trikes. New Jersey becomes the 48th state where cyclists have the opportunity …

Data Show Risk Highest for New Motorcycle Riders

Jeff Foley got a motorcycle for his 40th birthday last year followed by the weekend training course that gave him a New York license. Within the first few months, the 450-pound, low-slung cruising bike fell over twice while he was …

Massachusetts Lawmakers Weigh Changes to Motorcycle Laws

Massachusetts lawmakers are weighing changes to the state’s motorcycle laws, including bills designed to ease the requirement that riders wear helmets. Current law requires all riders and passengers to wear protective head gear, except those participating in parades. One proposed …

Oregon Proposes Relaxing Motorcycle Helmet Law

Oregon legislators are considering a proposal that would relax the state’s motorcycle helmet law, requiring only persons under 21 years of age to wear motorcycle helmet while riding on or operating motorcycle. Currently all motorcyclists are required to wear a …