Insurance help?

**Sickboy54** · 02-21-2007, 06:36 PM

I'm looking for decent classic car insurance in the New England region. Because I live in The People's Republik Of Massachusetts we have a lot less choices in what's available than real Americans due to "legislation".. I also need a company that will be OK with useing the last 10-12 years of my driving record, which is initially what American Collectors Insurance told me they would. But apparently they were not. Because I have one Operating Under conviction from about 15 years ago they decided to turn me down and it doesn't matter that my record has been pretty stellar since. Jeeez it's a little irritating, as I was upfront about the OUI when I initially applied and they said, "no problem" . Not to mention I don't even booze at all, having quit about 9 years ago.
I can go through my regular insuror , Saftey. But, they really don't do classics and it's way overpriced. So, I'd rather not..Any ideas?

**dg-gs350** · 02-27-2007, 10:24 PM

Look up Hagerty and Grundy. They are 2 of the most popular classic car insurers in the country. Don't know if they operate in MA though.

**Robert Bates** · 03-01-2007, 05:18 PM

Hey to a fellow Taxachusetters.........

Insurance in Massachusetts is, as I am sure you realize, regulated and controlled by the legislature...... As such there is no competition among insurance companies..........contact your local agent and speak to him / her and explain the situation.........

Bob

**Tom Gallagher** · 03-01-2007, 07:41 PM

I recommend Hagerty's or Grundy's

My Friend who has had several and multiple antique vehicles and lives in Mass has used Grundy's for years with exceptional success.

Grundy's Agents are also Classic Car Enthusiasts such as ourselves and well realize the market and the uniqueness of vehicles and hard to get replacement parts.

Regards,

Tom Gallagher

**Sickboy54** · 03-03-2007, 05:17 AM

Originally Posted by Robert Bates

Hey to a fellow Taxachusetters.........

Insurance in Massachusetts is, as I am sure you realize, regulated and controlled by the legislature...... As such there is no competition among insurance companies..........contact your local agent and speak to him / her and explain the situation.........

Bob

Yup that's true..My regular insurance agent is useless. She could only suggest or sell Saftey Insurance my regular carrrier and absolute last resort for reasons who I addressed in my initial post on the subject..Right now I'm trying Hagarty, who have pre approved me. So we'll see what happens...

**Tom Gallagher** · 03-03-2007, 09:36 AM

go to www.grundy.com

all they deal with is collector car insurance.

Regards,

Tom Gallagher

**Sickboy54** · 03-09-2007, 03:25 PM

Cudos to Hagerty.

. They approved me at a fair value for the car (not the sale price, but true value which is a good deal more) ,and have been great to deal with so far. Now all I gotta cope with is a day at the Mass. Registy of Motor Vehicles

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**Tom Gallagher** · 03-10-2007, 01:28 PM

what kind of quote did they give you.
Any stipulations

**Sickboy54** · 03-11-2007, 02:53 PM

$170 a year at a value of $10,000 with 20/40 liability and a $500 deductible , 5000 miles per. I can't complain about that deal. They have some decent value added stuff too.