Markel Insurance-looking for real world experience

[DenverDave]

Just looking for someone with actual  experience with Markel motorcycle insurance.

My policy with Progressive expires later this month and I got a online quote for 1/2 as much as my renewal with progressive, slightly better coverage from Markel for $191 vs $403 with progressive.

Thanks in advance

Dave

[John Schmidt]

I've had Markel for years. Been without a claim so long(actually never had one) that my deductible is zero. Full coverage this year was $135/yr. with an extra $5k for accessories.

[3W-lonerider]

I've had markel for 15 years now.
I've also had 2 claims in those 15 years.
after calling them they were here to give me an estimate within 3 days and cut me a check right away.
as far as my insurance going up, it didn't.
very happy with markel and no problems when you have to use them.

[cookiedough]

good to know, but do you know if Marel allows 5 cycles on one policy?  I have Progressive as well and they only allow as of now in WI 4 cycles on one policy.  Spring is coming and hoping they have changed their policy to allow 5 or more onto a single policy.  When I added a brand new single cycle policy for my cheapest 250cc scooter it was double that of the most expensive near 7K honda valkyrie interestate on the 4 cycle policy.  Stupid!

[3W-lonerider]

That's something you'll have to talk to markle about. I'm just a poor piper and can only aford 1bike at a time. So I can't answer that question.

[Crackerborn]

I've had Markel for 3 plus years but no claims in that time. I can say they are the most reasonably priced insurance I've had on three bikes but never tried to insure more than that. Number 4 (yeah, so I bought another v-twinkie problem child) that I will be picking up next week is a long term project that I won't insure until it is close to roadworthy.