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NZ_Fred
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Jan 12, 2016

insurance on motorhome etc

Hi there Marcus

I am writing a book for New Zealanders, on how to purchase an RV in the USA, then drive it/tow it around for a week/30 days/60 days/90 days, then ship the unit back to New Zealand.
I am looking for an insurance company that will insure a non-resident for a short period of time.

Can you assist?
Kind regards
Fred Alvrez
  • Good Sam Care Team wrote:
    Hello NZ Fred, this is the company we use at Good Sam, please call them and they may be able to assist you or direct you a company that can. The name of the company is National General Insurance, the number is 800-325-1190.
    Please let me know if you need further assistance.
    Thank you,
    Ella

    Hi Ella
    Thanks - I'll contact them.
    Fred
  • fitznj wrote:
    Um - I'm confused..... Do insurance companies care if you we a resident/non-resident?

    When I first came to the USA, I was a non-resident for quite a while. I had no issues buying and insuring a car while being a non-resident. When my status changes to resident, well nothing changed.

    My insurance company has never asked me for my status.

    So................ to the OP, I'm confused? Any US insurance company should be able to write a policy - am I missing something here?


    HI Garry
    Apparently they do. I've emailed about a dozen companies/brokers, none have been able to help yet.
    A number of reasons - one is lack of driving history.
    Also not having a US address, also only wanting cover for a short period of time.
    In 2007 I managed to insure a 5th wheel and ram but it was no easy, and I can't find the name of the company I used then.

    cheers
  • Um - I'm confused..... Do insurance companies care if you we a resident/non-resident?

    When I first came to the USA, I was a non-resident for quite a while. I had no issues buying and insuring a car while being a non-resident. When my status changes to resident, well nothing changed.

    My insurance company has never asked me for my status.

    So................ to the OP, I'm confused? Any US insurance company should be able to write a policy - am I missing something here?
  • Hello NZ Fred, this is the company we use at Good Sam, please call them and they may be able to assist you or direct you a company that can. The name of the company is National General Insurance, the number is 800-325-1190.
    Please let me know if you need further assistance.
    Thank you,
    Ella
  • Hello NZ Fred, thank you for your time and post. Let me look into this request.
    I will let you know the answer shortly.
    Thank you,
    Ella

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