if its cheaper...
if its cheaper...
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Depends on the relationship you have with the company. In the case of insurance companies, your policy is a contract between you and the insurance company (section VII of Star's policy document states it is a contract); you agree to pay them money, and they agree to pay out if you bin it. Under normal contract law, the terms and conditions of the contract cannot be changed unless both parties agree - unless there's something in the contract that allows for such changes to be made unilaterally. And Star's case, there isn't anything.
Some insurance companies - State, for instance - reserve the right to change the excess at any time, provided they give you 14 days notice in writing at your last known address. Again, Star's policy does not give them that right, and any attempt by them to change the policy conditions, including what it covers and what excess is payable, cannot be enforced.
Again, according to Star's policy wording, if you (the customer) wishes to cancel the policy for whatever reason, then Star will refund to you 80% of any unexpired premium on a pro-rata basis. Should you wish to cancel a Star policy because of these changes, then this clause will not apply. Star have unilaterally changed the terms and conditions of the policy; essentially, they have broken the contract. As they have broken the contract, they are legally required to refund you 100% of any unexpired premium.
Star might start claiming that they're not required to provide cover for track days under their policy but instead it's just something they've allowed in the past. Well, yes and no. The policy document does not specifically state that track days are covered; use of the bike on a race track but in a non-competitive environment is a bit of a grey area. However, there is ample precedent that they have provided track cover in the past and this was a key selling point of their policies. Mine, for instance, was arranged over the phone. I essentially asked for two bits of information: how much, and did the policy include track cover. When I was told that it did, for organised motorcycle track days, that became part of my contract with Star. To revoke that, unilaterally, is a breach of contract.
As usual, please note I am not a lawyer and don't have the faintest clue about anything.You hereby indemnify me against any losses you incur as a result of acting on the information provided. Caveat emptor. May contain traces of nuts.
No idea if my Vero policy covers track days as I presumed it would not, neither did I expect ANY insurance company to cover a track day.
So good on Star.
Still cannot believe any insurance company would cover a track day.
thats because you live in the wop wops and haven't yet realised that due to popular demand and peoples needs.. some smart cookies saw a business opportunity. You'll find in most non 3rd world countries that bike riders can obtain such cover.. readily. Unfortunately its not free.. but it does exist.
However, as we are where we are.. the 'she'll be right' attitude and fix it as we see it doesn't quite cut the mustard for those who are a little more worldly wise or for that matter.. not just happy to accept it because thats what someones says !
Still.. i hear ChCh is nice this time of year
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I've always assumed I wasn't insured.... part of the thrill innit...
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I would like to clarify why we have posted about this on the Kiwi Biker Forum. We have had some problems with people doing open days at Tracks with cars, drift cars and others were your cover is not extended to. These days also have no extra saftey barriers installed for your protection. We don't want to be telling you that the your claim is declined because of being at one of these open days.
We have major concerns about Pukekohe but that is a story for another thread. For Pukekohe track days we want the saftey barriers put up to add to your saftey.
Any changes to your policy will take effect at the renewal of your existing policy or from the Start of any new Insurance cover and these are showen on your policy schedule .
Hope everyone enjoys the Roads over the holidays and stays safe.
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I was so fully covered for an open day at Puke with cars n everything. All lies... Ive been havin major issues wid my direct debits too for the past 2-3 mths... I reckon theyre gettin real slack.
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Just a quick Q...
How would having barriers make a difference to the risk of damage to a bike, in the context of changing whether Star Insurance covers this damage?
Good Question Matt TG. We are with Star (through Dave Kiwibike) specifically for track day cover, amoungst what we thought were other awesome advantages (lowest excess, full repacement 1st 12 months new bike, unspecified riders slightly higher excess but still great, and best priced premiums on the market). I was originally with Star direct, cancelled and reinsured through Dave on a much better deal, which I was scratching my head over.
Dave of Kiwibike has been awesome, and did state to me on the phone covered for trackdays. As a precaution Chris and I discussed advising of each track day beforehand, just in case and to double check/confirm cover so we can relax when we put over $50k of bikes on the track (thats both bikes).
I look forward to Star continuing to work with a positive attitude towards bikers insurance needs. I believe AA wont cover bikes at all!
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No need for trackday insurance today, your man did well even if he was flying naked
Yeah, that was a funny conversation.
"Hi I'd like to insure a 250cc motorcycle please. I am 35 years of age"
"What sort of bike licence do you have?"
"A learner License"
"I'm sorry sir we cannot insure you unless you've held a full motorcycle licence for 2 years."
"Okay, I'd like to cancel some insurance policies please. I'd like to cancel buildings insurance for a $600,000 house amd I'd like to cancel the home contents insurance policy and I'd like to cancel a policy for an executive class car and I'd finally like to cancel my performance car insurance policy"
"If you hold on I'll get my supervisor."
"Don't bother please just cancel the policies there's a good lass."
Now I'm with Tower and use Dave at Kiwibike for the bikes.
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Yep about the same conversation I had with them when I first got a bike again nearly three years ago, but I was on a full licence and had been for 20 years! Oh, Italian bike, sorry wouldnt do. So I moved everything to State, who were happy to insure me but $1800 excess on a $9,000 bike. At the time it was the best I thought I could get. But I now have my bike insured for $24,000 (they cover all the aftermarket stuff we have receipts for) and $500 excess, so bling to Star on that front.
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Ive had many good experiences with Star too... bloody good and prompt with the payout. I had my new bike in 15 days of the writeoff & I cant thank them enough for it.
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