Car Insurance in Italy

[bigdnno98]

Well, just got a rude awakening this morning. I was on the phone with my insurance company, getting my quote for car insurance for when I move to Italy. Because of my job, I'm moving to Italy in March. I'm shipping a 2015 Nissan Murano Platinum and my 2011 335is. I have an accident on my record in 2013 and my wife has a clean driving record. Currently I pay around $183/mo for both cars, with $100 deductibles on everything. Well, it is Italian law that everyone carries $5 million Euro bodily injury and $1 million Euro personal property coverage. That is $#@!ing ridiculous. These coverages result in a 316% percent increase in insurance premiums. FML!!!!!! Those coverages are $#@!ing ridiculous. Like everyone in Italy drives a $#@!ing Ferrari Enzo or Bugatti Veyron or something? So my monthly payment goes from $183/mo to $580/mo. $#@! Italy.....

Between that and $6.19/gal for gas, no wonder everyone there drives a Fiat Panda or some other econobox.....

What do some of you other international people pay for car insurance?

[ms335i]

In Bulgaria (Yes i know its nowhere near italy). Insurance is about 40 bucks a month on a 2005 peugeot 607 2.7 biturbo.

[bigdnno98]

40? That seems cheap. What does a gallon of milk cost there or a gallon of gas? Or liters, whatever you use

[ms335i]

40? That seems cheap. What does a gallon of milk cost there or a gallon of gas? Or liters, whatever you use

A liter of milk is about a dollar fifty. So a gallon of milk would be about 4-6 bucks again also depending on where you shop, local farmer or store milk for some reason is pricy but it's fresh and not processed. One gallon of gas is exactly $4.40 cents for regular. Diesel runs about 5 bucks and up depending on if you get euro diesel with additives or just the $#@!ty kind.

[richpike]

Almost $600 a month for insurance? Wow. That is insane.

-Rich

[bigdnno98]

Almost $600 a month for insurance? Wow. That is insane.

-Rich

Yup, that's what I said. I'm going to shop around. I've been told I can find it cheaper there, using one of their local companies.

[ecampbell]

Yup, that's what I said. I'm going to shop around. I've been told I can find it cheaper there, using one of their local companies.

My 599 is in Tuscany and don't pay near that. I will get the details of my insurance broker and forward.

[bigdnno98]

My 599 is in Tuscany and don't pay near that. I will get the details of my insurance broker and forward.

That would be fantastic!!! Thanks!!!

[ecampbell]

That would be fantastic!!! Thanks!!!

Where are you going to be living? I ask as you do realize we had 3 earthquakes in Roma today!!!!

[bigdnno98]

Where are you going to be living? I ask as you do realize we had 3 earthquakes in Roma today!!!!

Yes. I'm moving to Vicenza. And not by choice.

[ms335i]

What job makes you move to Italy?

[ComoLake]

bigdnno98, were you successful at finding an affordable car insurance policy? I live in Italy and must agree that the car insurance here is expensive compared to American standards. I use Genialloyd.it for three cars but just started looking for another insurance company. So, if you find a better car insurance for American drivers please inform me on this thread. Thank you in advance. ComoLake

[bigdnno98]

I haven't yet. If I do I'll post it here.

[bigdnno98]

My 599 is in Tuscany and don't pay near that. I will get the details of my insurance broker and forward.

Can you PM me the insurance company and contact info?

[Sticky]

Did you figure it all out?

Moving this to Regional.

[bigdnno98]

No, still don't have any suggestions on local insurance companies.

[Sticky]

When do you get there?

[bigdnno98]

Got here today.

[Sticky]

So how is it?

[bigdnno98]

Not bad. Not as expensive as I thought, except for the car insurance of course. The town I live in is over 2k years old. It's pretty cool, the food is good, people are pretty cool. Learning Italian is a must though.

[Sticky2]

Any hot chicks?