Insurance Guy

Being in the insurance industry for the past 16 years with two major motorcycle insurance carriers and now with a nationwide insurance agency - I have some insight into the development, purpose, selling, claims and fraud aspects of motorcycle insurance. I'm proud to be a member of Ride-Again.com with intentions to provide a general view of the insurance industry based upon my experience to help you understand the complicated word - 'insurance'. I've specialized in motorcycles and recreational vehicles or the 'toys' that we all come to need for some real rest and relaxation to escape the stress of the world that surrounds us. Many of us have had some unfortunate situations that we never expect to have or want to be involved in; however, it's an act that unfortunately changes our lives and view on the future. My postings to Ride-Again.com are intended to be informational for you to use as you see fit in your lives. I hope that I can shed some educational information that will be useful for the members of Ride-Again.com. A little about me - besides what I wrote in the first paragraph: I've been riding motorcycles for over 30 years. I've been eating and breathing motorcycles for the past 16 years once I retired from 20 years of law enforcement and entered into my new career. I've been a Special Investigator (Fraud Unit), product development manager, sales executive, and Vice President for two leading motorcycle insurance carriers. I've been actively involved in a national task force recovering and identifying stolen motorcycles at major motorcycle rallies and for any law enforcement agency that seeks my expertise for the past 15 years. My team has recovered over 1,000 stolen motorcycles at major motorcycle rallies. Please accept that what I do and have done is actually a service to motorcycle enthusiasts and the motorcycle industry in an effort to make your world what you want it to be. I'm happily married to my soul mate that supports all the long hours and hard work that I put into this career. We have five daughters and four grandchildren. I do have experience trying to understand and respond to many different views, cultures, demands, etc....... heck - raising five grown daughters was like boot camp for 30 years. My next posting will be directed towards the basics of insurance titled 'Insurance 101'. It's not all about price when shopping for insurance. The nation has many insurance carriers that want your business, but do they have the policy or contract that suits your needs and deserves your business. You do NOT want to find out when you need the insurance that you don't have the proper coverage(s). The riding season is approaching and you want to make sure that you are properly covered - just in case you experience an unexpected event! Bob "The Insurance Guy"