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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 06:12 AM
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Anyone heard of Markel insurance? They supposedly have "over 40 years of motorcycle insurance experience" but until I got a letter in the mail I'd never heard of them.

I've got my bike insured with Geico currently (expires next month), but in checking rates Progressive is significantly better -- especially since it's now affiliated with USAA, where I've been a member for over 40 yrs.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 06:49 AM
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I used to have Markel with my old bike. I never had a claim so cannot speak to that side but have heard of them, which was your question : )
 
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Old Jul 5, 2014 | 07:56 PM
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I have had them for 3 years now no claims had very slight rate increases. When I first looked at them I asked the service advisor at the Harley shop if they had had any issues with them they told me they never had a problem with them paying or working claims. Plus they have vanishing deductibles and I am down to $125 deductible from $500.
 
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