Insurance.... Please help/advise

Al · 11th May 2004, 19:37

Hey people!
My bike insurance (with Swan) will be expiring very soon, I took out insurance when I bought the bike. Speaking to them this arvie, I was told to go to a bike shop to set-up again...?
What other insurances are there and what is the procedure to follow.
The reason for my ignorance on the subject is that I am a "new Kiwi", ex SAfrican...

Thanx
Al

**airplane** · 11th May 2004, 19:45

I have had insurance arrangements through a local broker (a placement with NZI) and, more latterly, through the Honda Riders Club group scheme. I have just re-done my bike insurances as a consequence of some new bikes. Honda Riders Club was by far the least expensive option. They place through Vero. Neither of my new bikes are Hondas but I have remained a club member and can remain in the insurance scheme - at a minimal cost. My current covers are comprehensive, named rider policies with an average deductible. HRC has also given very good service.

**BritStorm** · 11th May 2004, 19:47

Uffman,

I'm with Vero. Dave Golightly is the man to speak to. I've got some sort of deal through the Honda Riders' Club but Vero witll insure anything I guess. Dave's on 03 357 2428. I don't know if I've got a good deal other than knowing it is a hell of a lot cheaper than in the UK!

MD · 11th May 2004, 19:49

I use AMI and they seem reasonable and good service. Switched from State Insurance after 12+ years without any claims because they wouldn't consider lowering my excess and AMI checked my history and immediately offered a lower excess and premium.
ps- my claim before that with State was bike stolen, hardly my fault.

**SPman** · 11th May 2004, 20:03

Originally Posted by THE UMFAAN

Speaking to them this arvie, I was told to go to a bike shop to set-up again...?
Al

??? That seems strange. I've been with Swann for 5 yrs, had no probs and they are cheaper than anyone else Ive tried, which I do once a year.

**maybe** · 11th May 2004, 20:10

Hi

I have just had prices for my 85 Virago 1000 and swan were by far the cheapest, also the only one that offered monthly payments if it suited us...

**k14** · 11th May 2004, 20:12

Originally Posted by BritStorm

Uffman,

I'm with Vero. Dave Golightly is the man to speak to. I've got some sort of deal through the Honda Riders' Club but Vero witll insure anything I guess. Dave's on 03 357 2428. I don't know if I've got a good deal other than knowing it is a hell of a lot cheaper than in the UK!

Thats who I am with aswell, cheaper than AMI and lower excess. Pretty good to deal with aswell.

**Marknz** · 11th May 2004, 20:12

I'd recommend Dave Golightly with Vero... trumped the next best for full comprehensive on my GSXR by over $500.

**Ms Piggy** · 11th May 2004, 20:31

Have a look here

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ight=insurance

**dangerous** · 11th May 2004, 21:27

Originally Posted by Marknz

I'd recommend Dave Golightly with Vero... trumped the next best for full comprehensive on my GSXR by over $500.

Same here...... when I brought the 1100 Guzzi I was with AMI always had been with max no claims bonis (60%) they were $1200 were as DG @ Vero was $420....... thats a bloody big difference.
However the price has slowely gone up over the last year or two but then I spose so have the others.

Al · 12th May 2004, 05:36

Thanx everyone!

Will call around and see who offers the best deal, also thanx to Cathy for the link.... I knew this was discussed previously, but....

couldn't find it!

Cya
Al

**Ms Piggy** · 12th May 2004, 07:51

Originally Posted by THE UMFAAN

Thanx everyone!

Will call around and see who offers the best deal, also thanx to Cathy for the link.... I knew this was discussed previously, but....

couldn't find it!

Cya
Al

No problems - just click on that "search" (type in the subject) link in between "new posts" and "quick links" at the top of the page.

**riffer** · 12th May 2004, 09:08

I'm with Vero for damn near everything. I arranged it all with my broker. However I'm just TPFT for the fizzer.

**Slim** · 12th May 2004, 10:38

Originally Posted by BritStorm

I'm with Vero. Dave Golightly is the man to speak to. Dave's on 03 357 2428. I don't know if I've got a good deal other than knowing it is a hell of a lot cheaper than in the UK!

You've got a good deal!!!

CALL DAVE!!!! It's very worth your while!

I just hopped off the phone from him now & he's doing my CBR6 at $8000 for about $460 which is several hundred cheaper than my current policy with Swann on which I have full NCB. Stunned and amazed? You betcha! $700 excess for an accident and $1000 excess if it's stolen. And you can pay monthly with no extra fees ie, your premium divided by 12 is what you pay monthly, no extra accounting/processing fees like most other companies.