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NARCOA Members

Insurance Program
2026 Liability & Physical Damage

United Shortline Insurance Services, Inc has been working with NARCOA for over 20 years as the constructor and manager of their insurance program. This program was designed exclusively for NARCOA and its members to cover their unique hobby. USI  proudly provides the mandatory liability coverage for all members as well as  the optional physical damage insurance coverage for your motorcars.

The NARCOA Liability for it's members covers up to $1,000,000 liability for each occurrence at NARCOA events and the insured's premises. 

The 2026 NARCOA Liability Insurance application.

 

The physical damage insurance covers loss or damage to your railroad rolling stock (motorcars) and, also covers hi-rail vehicles with one exception. Hi-rail coverage is in effect only while the vehicle is being operated on railroad tracks. Motorcars are not usually covered under the member’s homeowners or automobile insurance. It requires a special type of insurance coverage referred to as Commercial Inland Marine Insurance.

 

Download the 2026 NARCOA Physical Damage

Insurance application here. 

To bind/ renew your liability coverage, please complete your application and return to Mike Ford of NARCOA. For Physical Damage Coverage, please complete and return your application to Ashley Pettit. 

It's important that you correctly identify the motorcar(s) you're insuring. If you're not able to do so and you have a photo of the motorcar, please mail it with the application. If you have any questions about your application or the current premium due, please feel free to give us call at (989) 738-6400 and ask for Ashley Pettit. 

To avoid any lapse in physical damage coverage, your check will need to reach the United Shortline Insurance Services office no later than March 31st. Payments received after that date will be processed, however the effective date of coverage will be the date application and payment is received.

 

PLEASE NOTE: PREMIUM IS FULLY EARNED. If you cancel coverage mid-term, there will be no return premium. IF you change motorcars, we will apply existing coverage to the replacement unit. You must contact our office via email or phone to make any change.
 

Target Clients

  • NARCOA Members


Coverage Highlights

  • Railroad Liability

    • Tourist / Excursion Railroad Liability with tailored coverages 

  • Physical Damage for NARCOA member
     

Forms/Applications

Primary Railroad Liability  2026
 

NARCOA Physical Damage Application 2026


United Shortline Insurance Services accepts ACORD, ISO and proprietary program applications as submissions for risk.

Depending upon the complexity of the risk or specific coverage issues, additional information may be required.

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ASHLEY PETTIT
Underwriting Manager
ashley@unitedshortline.com
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T. 989.738.6400

T. 800.247.2085

ASHLEY PETTIT
Underwriting Manager
ashley@unitedshortline.com

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United Shortline Insurance Services

 

8265 N. Van Dyke Rd,
Port Austin, MI 48467

(989) 738-6400 direct 
 

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