Insurance - UK registered car in the US

[Maxeh]

Has anyone had any experience with US or UK based insurers who would cover a UK registered car in the US for a period of up to 12 months?

The car will remain on British plates on a tourist visa. Note I am not a US citizen, just here on a work visa.

I've sussed out the shipping and logistics but the insurance is proving tricky! The cars a 996 911.

Cheers

Edited by Maxeh on Saturday 19th September 23:44

[Maxeh]

I’ve messaged him on Instagram as I was recommended there too.

The blog has been a great source of information!

[Maxeh]

Sorry I’ve just read my first post and it’s not clear.

I’m personally here on a work visa but the car can come over for 12 months as a temporary import from what I’ve read.

Edited by Maxeh on Saturday 19th September 23:45

[Maxeh]

Ok. The company used by AircooledBug no longer offer the service for U.K. cars.

I’ll get phoning brokers and go from there.

[Maxeh]

The car will 100% be going back to the U.K. within the year so I’m not worried about dealing with a permanent import.

Did you have any recommendations for insurers who will provide cover for the 12 months?

[Maxeh]

Thanks, I'll give them a go.

In the UK I've tried Classic Line, Locktons and First Point so far. In the US, Paramount, Hagerty (who will if its under a show & display), Chubb Classic and Grundy.

As suspected, not straight forward!

[Maxeh]

Still no joy, the key here is the UK registration.

I'll do some digging but could I register it at my local DMV, insure it, then "de-register" it and export it back home I wonder.

[Maxeh]

Are they on US or UK plates? That seems to be the sticking point for me.

It will be kept in an underground garage used only on weekend trips.

[Maxeh]

Success! This may have been luck of the drawer but Progressive have given a very reasonable 6 month quotation.

Now to add all the costs up...