Which insurance companies will cover a gray-market car?

I have a very cool car from Italy, and I obviously want to insure it where I live — which is in America. How can I find an insurance company that is okay to give me a policy on my gray-market car?

Answer

It’s hard to know which insurance companies are willing to cover a gray-market car without having specific details about the vehicle. Each insurance company has its own set of guidelines based on the vehicle’s specifications, so it’s a good idea to make a few phone calls to figure out which company will be the best fit for you and your vehicle.

Alexah Grinnell

Answered on Feb 23, 2021

Alexah Grinnell has been working in the insurance industry for 5 years with a primary focus of coverage consulting in the sales department. She has been working for Jerry Insurance since July of 2019 and has also has experience working for AAA and State Farm. She currently lives in Rochester, NY with her husband and 3 kids

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