A Smarter Choice For Motorcycle Insurance Is Now Available In Illinois

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Esurance, the direct-to-consumer insurance company, is now offering motorcycle insurance in Illinois.

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Expanding its portfolio of products and services in Illinois from auto and renters coverage to include motorcycle insurance¹, Esurance is reaching out to the growing number of consumers who want an award-winning online experience² and the convenience of outstanding 24/7 customer service for all their insurance needs.

This new product covers motorcycles as well as scooters, dirt bikes, golf carts, snowmobiles, and even Segways. A motorcycle insurance policy from Esurance typically includes:

• $3,000 worth of optional or added equipment coverage that's automatically included in the comprehensive and collision coverage
• A unique option that pays either the manufacturer's suggested retail price of a current model year motorcycle or the same make and model if it is declared a total loss
• Trip interruption coverage to help stranded riders face unforeseen expenses like lodging, transportation, and food in the event of an accident or mechanical breakdown
• Up to $100 of roadside assistance coverage each time a customer needs their bike towed to the nearest qualified repair shop
• Protection for riding apparel and helmets if they're damaged in a covered collision loss
• A multi-policy discount, a safety course discount, and many other terrific discounts that can reduce premiums

Illinois riders who choose Esurance will also have a wealth of useful interactive online tools and technology that make the insurance process easier. For more information about motorcycle insurance, motorcycle safety, and other motorcycle-related topics, please visit the Esurance website and the Esurance blog.

1. Renters coverage not available in all states; Esurance-underwritten motorcycle insurance only available in Wisconsin and Illinois.

2. Customer Respect Group, June 2012: "Auto-Insurers Online Self-Service Report 2012: Leaders and Laggards - Who Is Leading (and Who Is Falling Behind) in the Race to Deliver Superior Online Interactions?"

About Esurance®
Esurance provides auto, renters, and motorcycle insurance direct to consumers online, over the phone, and through select agents, including sister company, Answer Financial. With an easy-to-use mobile app, quick comparison quotes, and online repair monitoring, Esurance is the smart choice for today's web-savvy consumer. As a member of the Allstate family with an A+ rating from A.M. Best, Esurance is a reliable choice for car insurance, offering anytime, anywhere service just a click, call, or tap away. For more information, visit www.esurance.com or call 1-800-ESURANCE (1-800-378-7262).

SOURCE Esurance