TT - Bennetts & Norwich Union not providing insurance co

[Trixie]

I've posted this in "Touring & Exploration" but want as many people to see this as possible.

For those of you travelling to the TT this year and insured with Bennetts or Norwich Union....

It appears that both companies will NOT provide cover for bikes on the 1-way section of the TT course between Ramsey Hairpin and the Creg. It's apparently because making the road 1 way turns it from a normal highway into a racetrack.

Please note that it's only on this stretch of road that you won't be covered. Normal roads = normal insurance terms.

It's a bit galling, though, when you consider that Bennetts are sponsoring one of the TT races this year.

I've just heard this reported on the local radio station. I can't find anything on the net, so I've called them up to verify the story. They tell me that it's in this week's MCN (but I can't find anything on that site either).

Those of you insured with the above and coming over on your bikes this TT may want to call your insurer to check your cover....

EDIT: www.three.fm have now put the report on their site:

[Walloper]

I would just stuff them and not watch the race they sponsor.
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[Trixie]

UPDATE: Both companies are denying the claims and saying that MCN are "irresponsible" for running the story - https://www.manxradio.com/readItem.aspx?ID=12428&cate=General
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[akaDAVE]

MCN. Need we say more.
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[MarkJ]

[Squibbs]

[rumbled]

My Norwich Union policy is due for renewal by tuesday. I've printed 5 sheets of comments from the T.T. website, which I will stick on the broker's desk for verification before I hand over my cash. If bikes are'nt insured for this section, then neither are cars, buses, coaches, wagons, or bikes belonging to marshalls trying to reach their posts on that section Itso Facto- no marshalls- no races
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[Walloper]

https://www.bennetts.co.uk/archive_news/bennetts-tt.htm

Lies, Lies and MCN
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[Trixie]

Just to put your minds at rest a bit more, Carole Nash have confirmed that policy holders WILL be covered: https://www.manxradio.com/readItem.aspx?ID=12526&cate=General
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[MarkJ]

What about Norwich Union, are they still not insuring people?

[Trixie]

Here's something about Bennetts (and MCN having the gall to claim they've cleared up the problem!): https://www.manxradio.com/readItem.aspx?ID=12548&cate=General

Here's something about both Bennetts and NU. According to this article, bikers WILL be covered by both companies: https://www.iomtoday.co.im/tt-news?articleid=2880804

Go enjoy that 1 way section!
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