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07-11-2009, 06:30 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Beaumont
Posts: 244
M.O.C. #4995
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Foremost fulltime insurance
Does anyone have Foremost Insurance on thier rig?
Thanks, Chris
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07-11-2009, 08:09 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
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You might want to post this under "Insurance" instead.
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07-11-2009, 01:23 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
Posts: 6,382
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Yes, We have Foremost Insurance for fulltimers. We compared several companies and found that they were writing the same policies and at comparable premiums as the others. They were far better than GMAC and within a few dollars of Progressive. Since I have satisfactory claims experience with Foremost, I chose to continue with them.
By-the-way, rates and coverages are controlled by state statute, so comparing a policy in your state with one in some other state is an improper comparison. A proper comparison is to compare the different carriers in you state of residency, i.e., where you are licensed.
In Texas, the coverage and premium can vary significantly with the same insurance carrier from county to county. So when you hear about this incredible rate, usually it means they are in another state or they don't have the coverage they think they do. I congratulate you for doing your homework. Read the provisions of the policy and especially the exclusions and ask questions so that you can be a truly informed buyer.
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07-11-2009, 04:01 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 69
M.O.C. #4518
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Tom S.
You might want to post this under "Insurance" instead.
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His topic asks about fulltime insurance so it is in the right place isn't it?
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07-11-2009, 06:53 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Fort Myers
Posts: 5,933
M.O.C. #4282
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I had Foremost Fulltimers ins for the two years we ft'd. They were great. Very low premiums and very quick on their claims. Stiles is absolutely correct, though. It does vary state by state. Mich was great. Some other states I guess were not Foremost friendly. Different statutes and laws.
I would go back to them again in a heartbeat if we switched back to FTing instead of Longtiming...
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07-11-2009, 07:29 PM
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Montana Master
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Location: Leona
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M.O.C. #2059
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It is a topic that spans across both topic areas, so you are fine in my opinion.
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07-12-2009, 12:38 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Beaumont
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M.O.C. #4995
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by stiles watson
It is a topic that spans across both topic areas, so you are fine in my opinion.
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Thanks all, didn't mean to start a war! Just kidding. Anyway I never thought about the policies being different state to state. I was looking to see if my "zapped and fried" problem would of been covered under them. I read my neighbors here in NV and it looks like, because is was caused by someone's neglegence it would not cover, but I cannot read insurance "talk" that well anyway!
I didn't even realize there was an insurance section ...Duhhhh...
Chris
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07-14-2009, 06:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
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Could I try to separate a couple of issues regarding fulltimer's insurance?
What our company (National Interstate) lists as "fulltimer's insurance" is nothing more than a liability package, similar to renter's insurance or a homeowner's liability coverage.
What differs is the coverage you get on the rig and its contents. That's not fulltimer's insurance but I think this is what you're asking about? There are two (this is very generalized) types of coverage, or so I am led to believe.
One is actually a rider on your automotive insurance. It covers the rig and liability while being towed. And your homeowner's or renter's insurance may or may not cover the rig and its contents while it is disconnected from the tow vehicle. This is the coverage most auto insurance agents will get you. Some may have true rig insurance but many do not and may not even know the difference. This kind of coverage met our needs before we started fulltiming.
The second type is true insurance coverage on the rig and its contents, including some liability (possibly). This insurance is similar to homeowner's insurance and is independent of the tow vehicle insurance. This is more expensive than the rider on your vehicle insurance, although not unreasonable in my opinion. Cost is similar to our homeowner's coverage, as I recall.
Fulltimer's insurance, then, is a liability addon for fulltimers. Of course, we, as fulltimer's, have the full package of insurance.
If I messed up any of that, someone correct me. I hope this helps.
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07-14-2009, 02:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
Posts: 6,382
M.O.C. #2059
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Adding to what Steve has said, as a full timer, I want a casualty policy to cover comprehensive and liability losses that I may incur whether from while in transit or while I am at a camping site, whether while the TV is attached or while it is not.
Since you can't read insuranc-ese, you might consider making a claim which will be paid or denied based on the coverage and/or exclusions of your policy.
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07-16-2009, 01:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Napanee
Posts: 3,440
M.O.C. #1493
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We have Foremost Insurance covering out Park Model in McAllen, Tx. They are the only company covering mobile homes in the area. I had a claim after one of the hurricanes last year. Phoned them, told them the damages, no-one came to look, received a check for full replacement cost. Mind you my premiums went up 50%, but what can you do when they are the only company.
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07-16-2009, 10:44 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Beaumont
Posts: 244
M.O.C. #4995
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Bill and Ann
We have Foremost Insurance covering out Park Model in McAllen, Tx. They are the only company covering mobile homes in the area. I had a claim after one of the hurricanes last year. Phoned them, told them the damages, no-one came to look, received a check for full replacement cost. Mind you my premiums went up 50%, but what can you do when they are the only company.
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Thanks guys, got it covered.
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