Elephant Insurance Partners with Markel to provide Motorcycle Insurance

RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Elephant Insurance, a direct-to-consumer automobile insurance company, has partnered with Markel, an expert in specialty insurance, to update Elephant's policy offerings for motorcycle and ATV/UTV insurance. Markel's specialty insurance product enables Elephant to provide more comprehensive and convenient coverage options to both new and existing customers.

Elephant's motorcycle insurance and ATV/UTV insurance offering will be made available to consumers online or over the phone starting November 6, 2014.  Through this new partnership, Elephant customers will be able to bundle auto and motorcycle insurance policies.  Having access to diverse insurance offering provides Elephant customers the opportunity to maximize their savings. 

"At Elephant, we are dedicated to make insurance solutions more accessible for our policyholders," said Colleen Benzin, Head of Insurance Products at Elephant. "Through our partnership with Markel, we are able to do just that. Markel is a recognized specialist in the industry, and our sales professionals are excited to be able to provide our customers with a simple, convenient, and affordable way to buy motorcycle insurance, with the bonus of receiving a bundle discount with an auto policy."

"Markel has been insuring motorcycle riders for over 40 years," says Jeff May, Managing Director of Personal Lines at Markel.  "We're excited to offer the same specialized protection to Elephant customers. With Markel and Elephant's shared commitment to providing quality insurance products and exceptional customer service, this partnership was a natural fit for both of us."

This new partnership allows customers to purchase motorcycle and ATV/UTV coverage directly from Elephant's licensed agents, providing convenience and affordability for customers, and helps Elephant continue to support its promise of "More Care, Less Cost" for its customers.

Visit Elephant.com to request a quote, or to learn more about the available product offerings and discounts. Visit Elephant.com for more information on Elephant's motorcycle insurance or ATV/UTV insurance offering.

About Elephant Auto Insurance

Founded in 2009, Elephant is a direct-to-consumer insurance company offering auto, home, motorcycle, and life products to customers nationally.  Elephant prides itself on providing quality services and great prices.  Located in Richmond, VA, Elephant is a wholly owned subsidiaries of Admiral Group, plc, one of the leading insurance companies in the United Kingdom. Elephant believes people who like what they do, do it better and therefore encourages a climate of individual contributions, long-term commitment and profitable growth within the organization. Elephant was named one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia, as well as one of the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in the United States in 2011 and 2012. To learn more about Elephant or to get an insurance quote go to elephant.com, or call 1-877-21-TRUNK (1-877-218-7865).

About Markel Corporation

Markel Corporation is a diverse financial holding company serving a variety of niche markets. The Company's principal business markets and underwrites specialty insurance products. In each of the Company's businesses, it seeks to provide quality products and excellent customer service so that it can be a market leader. The financial goals of the Company are to earn consistent underwriting and operating profits and superior investment returns to build shareholder value. Visit Markel Corporation on the web at markelcorp.com.

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