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08-24-2017, 01:32 PM
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#1
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 43
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International 3600
Engine: T444E Diesel, Allison 545 Transmission
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Insurance In Florida Problem!
Hey Everyone,
So I've just purchased a 1997 International, seat will be removed by tomorrow, and it has ceiling lights already, the bus is Located in Miami. I've gone through an insurance broker in Orlando for an Commercial Insurance for Personal use and I was quoted $2795 because supposedly Progressive has been starting to charge more for school buses.
Has anyone got a broker they could recommend?
Kind Regards,
Anne
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08-24-2017, 01:42 PM
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#2
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by annvp89
Hey Everyone,
So I've just purchased a 1997 International, seat will be removed by tomorrow, and it has ceiling lights already. I've gone through an insurance broker in Orlando for an Commercial Insurance for Personal use and I was quoted $2795 because supposedly Progressive has been starting to charge more for school buses.
Has anyone got a broker they could recommend?
Kind Regards,
Anne
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Just got an insurance with State Farm. Same situation. Only $360 for 6 months. And they are aware I am doing the conversion on my own. I will change policies once I am complete. The rep will come take pictures and it is as simple as that. Suggest you walk into their local office and not call.
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08-24-2017, 01:56 PM
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#3
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by annvp89
Hey Everyone,
So I've just purchased a 1997 International, seat will be removed by tomorrow, and it has ceiling lights already. I've gone through an insurance broker in Orlando for an Commercial Insurance for Personal use and I was quoted $2795 because supposedly Progressive has been starting to charge more for school buses.
Has anyone got a broker they could recommend?
Kind Regards,
Anne
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Blanchard?
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08-24-2017, 01:58 PM
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#4
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
Posts: 3,056
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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That's way too much!
Call my guy:
Marc Grossman, GRI
Insurance Agent & Real Estate Broker
407-463-1034 – cell
407-788-8640 - office
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08-24-2017, 01:58 PM
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#5
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 43
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International 3600
Engine: T444E Diesel, Allison 545 Transmission
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Yeah, spoke to Mark. He said it would be 1k less if it was in Orlando, that's still $1795 which is still the most expensive I've seen on here!
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08-24-2017, 02:00 PM
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#6
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 43
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International 3600
Engine: T444E Diesel, Allison 545 Transmission
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Thanks Brokedown! Shall I say you referred me? if so What's your name ! ha
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08-24-2017, 02:19 PM
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#7
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
Posts: 3,056
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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I dunno it sounds like he may have been the one to give you that high quote already? If so don't mention my name cuz I"m paying like $700something a year right now!
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08-24-2017, 02:22 PM
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#8
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 43
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International 3600
Engine: T444E Diesel, Allison 545 Transmission
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Yup it's Marc Grossman. Are you based in Miami? When did you get insured?
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08-24-2017, 05:38 PM
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#9
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Are you a US citizen, or have a residence here? are you a FL resident?
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08-24-2017, 08:04 PM
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#10
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 43
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International 3600
Engine: T444E Diesel, Allison 545 Transmission
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I am not a US citizen. I have an apartment here but no Resident Visa.
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08-24-2017, 08:04 PM
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#11
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by annvp89
I am not a US citizen. I have an apartment here but no Resident Visa.
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Could that be why its so pricey to insure?
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08-24-2017, 08:29 PM
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#12
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 43
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International 3600
Engine: T444E Diesel, Allison 545 Transmission
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According to Mark it's because I'm in Miami, and because progressive have started to charge more for school buses!
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08-24-2017, 10:19 PM
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#13
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
Posts: 3,056
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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Hey that sounds like a good enough reason to leave Miami to me!
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08-25-2017, 09:48 AM
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#14
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,758
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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interesting i just renewed my 2 busses a month or 2 ago. and the rate was LESS than last year . I pay about $950. for 2 busses full coverage.. maybe ohio is less, although I had to tell them that the busses do get parked in florida quite a bit. (or did last year)..
-Christopher
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08-25-2017, 11:30 AM
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#15
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
Posts: 3,056
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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Florida insurance prices are much higher than I paid elsewhere.
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11-22-2017, 05:32 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: South Florida
Posts: 4
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updates?
any updates on the progress with insurance for your bus in miami?
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11-22-2017, 06:24 PM
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#17
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 43
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International 3600
Engine: T444E Diesel, Allison 545 Transmission
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Unfortunately got stuck with paying that but oh well just an obstacle! if anyone is looking for a place to change their title from bus to RV in Miami contact me! I was in and out in 30 min with licence plates as well and that's because there was a line!
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11-22-2017, 07:17 PM
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#18
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Its free at any FL tax collector office.
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11-22-2017, 09:07 PM
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#19
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Ridge Manor, FL
Posts: 311
Year: 1993
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: Ford B600
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 20 person
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I think we pay 103 a month through Allstate. I can't remember our broker but they are in Wesley Chapel right off 75. All I had to do was take it by so they could verify we didn't add any structural items.
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11-23-2017, 05:41 AM
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#20
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Miami, Florida
Posts: 43
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International 3600
Engine: T444E Diesel, Allison 545 Transmission
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Ah, I'd read about a few people having some problems with it even with the right paperwork as the staff would get confused. I must of read it about Miami and not Florida in General. Was just trying to point them to a tax office that new about it and was quick.
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