How
can I obtain a Chubb Collector Car Insurance policy? Chubb
products are sold through the national network of independent insurance
agents. To contact a Chubb agent near you, click on the "Find
an Agent" link at the left side of this page.
At what age is a car considered eligible
for the collector vehicle program? We
generally consider a car to be a collector vehicle when it is 30
or more years old. We do make exceptions to this guideline based
upon a vehicle’s rarity, uniqueness, collectibility and/or historical
significance.
Does Chubb have a list of vehicles it
is not willing to insure under this program? No. We evaluate
the customer, the type of usage and garaging of the vehicle, not
just the vehicle. We generally do not allow late model cars to be
insured as collector vehicles. However, we do make exceptions to
this guideline based upon a vehicle's rarity, uniqueness, collectibility
and/or historical significance.
Are kit cars and replicas eligible under
this program? Yes. We are willing
to insure quality kit cars and replicas, typically when they are
part of a larger collection.
Are modified/high horsepower vehicles
eligible under this program? Yes.
However the usage must be acceptable to Chubb underwriting requirements. Are antique motorcycles
eligible under this program? Yes. We will insure a collection
that includes antique motorcycles. We’re generally not interested
in a collection comprised entirely of motorcycles, but we would
give consideration to large motorcycle collections, subject to underwriting
approval.
Are antique fire trucks
and military vehicles eligible under this program? Yes. We
will insure a collection that includes trucks and/or military vehicles.
We’re generally not interested in a collection comprised entirely
of trucks and military vehicles. When requesting coverage for such
vehicles, we will want to know if the vehicles will be used in parades
and details regarding the number of passengers to be carried. Are
vehicles undergoing restoration eligible under this program?
Yes. However, such vehicles are generally not insured for their
full value until the restoration is complete.
Are vehicle appraisals
required to substantiate vehicle values? No. Our underwriters will verify the requested vehicle
valuation. We may request documentation to establish a valuation
when the requested coverage amount appears to exceed the vehicle’s
prevailing market value.
Are photos of collector
vehicles required for new business submissions? Yes. In most
cases, photos will be required with the application on new business.
When will Chubb perform
an inspection of the garage facility? Chubb will perform
the inspection when the value of an individual vehicle is $500,000+
or the value of the entire collection is $1 million+. When
must the garage facility have central station burglar and fire alarms?
If the facility has adequate fire protection (within 1,000 feet
of a fire hydrant and 5 miles from a fire department), alarms are
not required until the value of the entire collection reaches $2.5
million.
Can Chubb arrange for
coverage when taking a collector vehicle on a European tour?
Yes. Please contact your agent or broker for eligibility and pricing.
Is coverage available
for collector vehicles registered in a corporate name? Yes.
Contact your agent or broker for details. |