Best motorcycle insurer?

**BrianST1300** · 4th October 2010, 16:52

Hi all,
I'm returning to motorcycling, with a full license but it's been awhile, and I need to find an insurer (looking for comprehensive insurance). Of course, I can do the usual and phone around for a range of quotes, but any advice folks on here can give would be appreciated (especially if there is an outfit to avoid). Also, there maybe some threads elsewhere on this site on the subject but I can't seem to find them.

Thanks & cheers.

**nathan.read** · 4th October 2010, 17:05

Dont know if its the best as I didnt phone around but I got comprehensive insurance for my Honda CX 400 custom (value $2,000) $212 per year, I have had my licence for 23 year but haddnt ridden for the last 5 years

**psycho22** · 4th October 2010, 17:08

Give Kiwibike a ring. They have been hassle free to deal with so far and They are quite inexpensive compared to some other companies. ( For my age group anyway )

**DEATH_INC.** · 4th October 2010, 17:14

+1 for kiwibike, they sorted me when no-one else would.

**psycho22** · 4th October 2010, 17:17

Originally Posted by DEATH_INC.

+1 for kiwibike, they sorted me when no-one else would.

Yeah they were great to deal with. Haven't crash tested them yet but hopefully I won't need to anytime soon.

**JimO** · 4th October 2010, 17:58

Dave Golightly at Vero

**spajohn** · 5th October 2010, 08:07

Originally Posted by BrianST1300

Hi all,
I'm returning to motorcycling, with a full license but it's been awhile, and I need to find an insurer (looking for comprehensive insurance). Of course, I can do the usual and phone around for a range of quotes, but any advice folks on here can give would be appreciated (especially if there is an outfit to avoid). Also, there maybe some threads elsewhere on this site on the subject but I can't seem to find them.

Thanks & cheers.

John Baker were excellent for myself...I did need to join the BMW club to get a better discount, but no harm in that.

**kiwifruit** · 5th October 2010, 08:15

John Baker

**Gibbo89** · 5th October 2010, 11:25

NAC were cheap for my age group, AMI were good for me, i had previously had a scooter insured with them and so therefore had a discount on my next policy i took out.

but if you have already tried AMi, give NAC a ring

**Bald Eagle** · 5th October 2010, 11:33

I was also a returning rider and had my Bandit insured with State $3.5k for $172:00 per year agreed value and they paid out no problem after my recent off ( hit & run disq driver ) .

Off bike shopping as soon as the bruises settle down.

**mikemike104** · 5th October 2010, 11:38

Originally Posted by Gibbo89

NAC were cheap for my age group, AMI were good for me, i had previously had a scooter insured with them and so therefore had a discount on my next policy i took out.

but if you have already tried AMi, give NAC a ring

Agreed - Nac cut me a good deal, AMI are a great company to deal with (I'm a Lending Consultant so I'm dealing with insurers all day) but couldn't offer what NAC could (but i am on a learners till next week or so).

**MSTRS:Me** · 5th October 2010, 11:41

I am assuming you are over 30. Try Classic Cover in Hamilton.

**nadroj** · 5th October 2010, 12:07

Originally Posted by MSTRS

I am assuming you are over 30. Try Classic Cover in Hamilton.

Second that, or Kiwibike.

**BrianST1300** · 5th October 2010, 13:10

Hey, thanks for the replies- very helpful.

Of course, the best insurance policy is to avoid having to use one, and the leathers, gloves, boots, and helmet I'm spending some serious dollars on at the moment.

But even though I'm older and hopefully wiser than when I road sports bikes thinking I was indestructible - accidents do happen (and of course over 50% of those are caused by car drivers).