INSURANCE & RISK PREVENTION PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR THE BICYCLE INDUSTRY
Too often insurance agents provide inadequate protection for businesses like yours. Isn’t it time you worked with someone who understands—and cares about—your industry?
WE LOVE THIS INDUSTRY
We’re dedicated to serving it for the long term. Managing Agent Scott Chapin is an avid silent sport participant and is devoted to improving your industry. In fact, he speaks throughout the country on the economic impact of bike trails and has designed insurance solutions for several bicycle share programs across the country, including those in Minneapolis and Washington, D.C.
PROTECTING YOUR INTERESTS AND YOUR ASSETS
Our established bicycle industry insurance programs include retail bike and ski shops, bike races and special events, and IMBA bike clubs. We are developing new ones for other bike industry segments. Each program is designed to address the unique risks of that operation.
New clients typically find our pricing to be equal to or better than what they were paying. Plus, they can get better and more complete coverage, with industry-specific protection generally not available from others.
INDUSTRY SUPPORT & APPROVAL
We’re committed to the growth of your industry. Accordingly, we’ve established partnerships with several organizations, including:
Latest Bicycle Industry Insurance & Risk Prevention News
Why All Bike Shop Insurance Isn't Created Equal
April 18, 2012--He, like most bicycle retailers, just bought a standard Business Owners Policy (BOP). While there’s nothing wrong with these, they just aren’t cut out for a bicycle shop. Read More
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Skiers & Bikers Mix It Up
March 15, 2012--Another idea: Perhaps a race between skiers and bikers…yeah! Check out the video we shot this past weekend of skiers and bikers mixing it up. Read More
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Private Labeling Risk
March 13, 2012--A lot of bicycle retailers have started selling privately labeled bicycle parts. Many shop owners forget to consider the risks they are exposing themselves to by doing this. Will their insurance protect them and their shop? Read More
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Frostbike 2012 Ramblings
Feb. 21, 2012--Last weekend I spoke to numerous bike dealers while working the RJF booth at Frostbike, the annual trade show at QBP's corporate headquarters. Given what I do for a living, many of these conversations were about bicycle shop insurance. Read More
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Fatbikes May Eliminate "Off-Season"
Jan. 25, 2012--Even just a few years ago, a retailer would possibly stock one fatbike to display. That's changed. The quality, technology, selection and weight all have improved greatly on these bikes in the past 12 months, and they are everywhere. Read More
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What’s your elevator speech when promoting bicycling in your community?
Jan. 12, 2012--So, when someone asks, "Why should we support bike trail building?" what will your answer be? Better prepare your elevator speech. Read More
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Bike Club Fundraising
Dec. 12, 2011--No one will describe me as shy, so I am not afraid to share my ideas and the ideas of other successful clubs on how to raise funds. Read More
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Protection for Shop Rides
Nov. 21--Weekly shop rides are very common. They are a fantastic way to market your business. It can have a viral effect, and it’s a great way to grow your clientele. Read More
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