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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">Your homeowners insurance will cover certain bike-related problems, like theft or vandalism. But if you’re not a homeowner, you can find coverage in other places, such as renters insurance, condo insurance or even a standalone bike insurance policy. Pedal along as we examine the numerous spokes of bicycle insurance.</p>
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<h2 class="has-black-color has-text-color has-extra-large-font-size">How Are Bicycles Insured?</h2>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">Bicycles are typically insured under the personal property section of a homeowners insurance, condo insurance or renters insurance policy.</p>
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<h3 class="has-black-color has-text-color has-extra-large-font-size">Theft and vandalism</h3>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">If your bike is stolen or vandalized, you are covered under your home, renters or condo insurance policy. The claim amount depends on if you chose replacement cost or actual cash value (ACV) coverage. Replacement cost will pay for a new bike of a similar model. ACV pays only for the depreciated value of your bike.</p>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">An insurance deductible will apply in cases of theft or vandalism. The deductible is the amount that is deducted from an insurance claim check. For example, if your bike is worth $1,000 and you have a $500 deductible, you will get a $500 claim check ($1,000 – $500 = $500).</p>
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<h3 class="has-black-color has-text-color has-extra-large-font-size">Bicycle damage</h3>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">If your bike is damaged, how it’s covered by your home, condo insurance or renters insurance depends on the situation. Here’s a look at how a few scenarios might be covered:</p>
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<ul class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size"><li><strong>Your bike is damaged in a car accident while you are transporting it.</strong> Your home, condo or renters insurance policy will cover you, up to your policy limits and your deductible will apply.</li><li><strong>Another driver crashes into your bike</strong>. If another driver crashes into your bike, you can file a claim against their liability car insurance.</li><li><strong>Your bike is destroyed in a house fire.</strong> Fire is a problem covered by your home, renters and condo insurance. The cost to replace your bike will be covered, up to your policy limits, and your deductible will apply.</li><li><strong>You crash your bike.</strong> If you crash into an object like a tree or car, you typically won’t be covered under a home, condo or renters insurance policy for the bike damage.</li></ul>
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<h3 class="has-black-color has-text-color has-extra-large-font-size">Bike-Related Injuries</h3>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">If you are injured in a bike accident, you may be covered, depending on the scenario:</p>
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<ul class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size"><li><strong>A driver crashes into you</strong>. Your medical expenses can be covered under the driver’s liability car insurance. If the driver is uninsured, your health insurance can cover your medical bills. You may also have coverage under the personal injury protection (PIP) portion of your car insurance policy, depending on your state.</li><li><strong>You crash into an object</strong>. If you hit an object like a tree or car, your health insurance will cover your medical expenses.</li></ul>
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<h3 class="has-black-color has-text-color has-extra-large-font-size">Injury to others</h3>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">If you accidentally crash into someone and cause injuries, their medical expenses can be covered under the liability portion of your home, condo or renters insurance policy.</p>
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<h3 class="has-black-color has-text-color has-extra-large-font-size">Property damage to others</h3>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">If you crash into someone else’s property and cause damage, such as denting a car, the liability portion of your home, condo or renters insurance may cover the property damage.</p>
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<h2 class="has-black-color has-text-color has-extra-large-font-size">When Do I Need Separate Bicycle Insurance?</h2>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">The Insurance Information Institute suggests that if you own an expensive bike, you should ask about an add-on to homeowners or renters insurance, known as an endorsement, that allows you to schedule personal property. This boosts your coverage. You also can explore a standalone bike insurance policy.</p>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">Bike insurance policies usually provide broader and deeper coverage than homeowners or renters insurance policies do. For example, Markel says one of its bike insurance policies covers things like crash damage, roadside assistance, spare parts and replacement-bike rentals, whereas a typical homeowners or renters insurance does not.</p>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">Trusted Choice, a network of independent insurance agents, says you should look into standalone bike insurance if:</p>
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<ul class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size"><li>You spent a lot of money on your bike. An everyday bike might cost roughly $200 to $700, while a specialty bike can go for more than $1,000.</li><li>You frequently ride off-road, potentially placing your bike at greater risk.</li><li>You compete at cycling events.</li><li>You own a bike that’s been specially designed, upgraded or modified.</li><li>You lack homeowners or renters insurance.</li></ul>
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<h2 class="has-black-color has-text-color has-extra-large-font-size">How Much Does Bike Insurance Cost?</h2>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">You can find a standalone bike insurance policy for about $100 to $300 a year.</p>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">Markel and another bike insurer, Veloinsurance, say their annual premiums start at $100. Markel’s average bicycle insurance policy costs $250 to $300 a year.</p>
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<h2 class="has-black-color has-text-color has-extra-large-font-size">Should You File a Claim if Your Bike Is Stolen or Damaged?</h2>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">If your bicycle claim is less than or only slightly more than your insurance deductible, you may not want to file a claim. For example, if your bike was worth $600 before it was destroyed but your homeowners policy has a $500 deductible, it doesn’t make financial sense to file an insurance claim. A claim is likely to increase your home insurance premium, and you would only get $100 from your insurance company.</p>
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<h2 class="has-black-color has-text-color has-extra-large-font-size">How to Find the Best Bicycle Insurance for You</h2>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">To find the best bicycle insurance, a good place to start is with a policy you may already have. Your home, renters or condo insurance policy covers your bicycle for certain problems, such as theft and vandalism, up to your policy limit.</p>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">If you own an expensive bike or your home, renters or condo insurance policy is insufficient for your needs, consider a standalone bicycle insurance policy. These types of policies typically have broader coverage.</p>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">Before you buy a standalone policy, compare coverage options and get quotes to find the best bicycle insurance policy.</p>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">Here are some companies that sell bicycle insurance.</p>
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<h3 class="has-black-color has-text-color has-extra-large-font-size">Markel</h3>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">Markel’s bicycle insurance will pay the full value of your bike if it is stolen or damaged due to a problem covered by the policy. The company also sells coverage types such as replacement bike rental, event fee reimbursement, racing coverage, electric bike coverage and crash damage coverage. You can also get medical payments coverage if you are hurt while riding, with limits ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.</p>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">Markel offers liability coverage in amounts that range from $25,000 to $300,000.</p>
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<h3 class="has-black-color has-text-color has-extra-large-font-size">Simple Bike Insurance</h3>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">Simple Bike Insurance covers your bike at full value if it is stolen or damaged due to a problem covered by the policy. You can buy coverage types such as spare parts coverage, racing coverage and replacement bicycle rentals. You can get medical payments coverage up to $10,000.</p>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">Simple Bike offers liability coverage up to $100,000.</p>
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<h3 class="has-black-color has-text-color has-extra-large-font-size">Spoke</h3>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">Spoke bicycle insurance sells coverage for different types of bikes, including mountain bikes, electric bikes, triathlons, commuter bikes and road bikes. You can buy coverage types such as spare parts and accessories, theft protection and replacement cost coverage which pays the full value of your bike if it’s stolen or damaged due to a problem covered by your policy. You can also buy medical payment coverage in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.</p>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">Spoke offers liability coverage in amounts ranging from $25,000 to $100,000.</p>
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<h3 class="has-black-color has-text-color has-extra-large-font-size">Sundays Insurance</h3>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">Sundays bicycle insurance is for road bikes, mountain bikes and electronic bikes, up to $21,500 for each bike in your collection. You can buy coverage types such as accidental damage, racing and event coverage, and coverage for customized parts. You can also get up to $1,000 coverage for emergency medical expenses.</p>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">Sundays does not offer liability coverage.</p>
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<h3 class="has-black-color has-text-color has-extra-large-font-size">Velosurance</h3>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">Velosurance bicycle insurance will pay the full value of your bike if it is stolen or damaged due to a problem covered by the policy. The company sells additional coverage types like crash and accidental damage coverage, damage or loss in transit and electric bike coverage. You can get medical coverage to pay for the deductible of your personal health insurance.</p>
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<p class="has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size">Velosurance offers liability coverage in amounts of $25,000, $50,000 or $100,000 per occurrence.</p>
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<p>To read the full article, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/advisor/homeowners-insurance/bike-insurance/">click here.</a></p>
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