Carole Nash Ireland

Carole Nash Ireland, a brokerage specialising in motorcycle and classic insurance

Carole Nash Insurance Consultants (Ireland) DAC is an insurance brokerage based in Dublin that focuses on policies for motorcycles and classic vehicles. The firm presents itself as one of Ireland's largest motorcycle insurance specialists and claims to have been protecting the interests of Irish motorcyclists for over twenty years, with a history that places its arrival on the market in 1999.

The company is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland under reference C187762 and is registered in Ireland with number 633718. Its registered office is at Cobalt House, Unit 5, Block 4B, First Floor, Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Dublin 15, Republic of Ireland.

Motorcycle policies

The motorcycle insurance catalogue is organised by type of vehicle and use. The entity markets policies for classic bikes, multi-bike fleets, custom bikes, high-performance bikes, and scooters and mopeds. Cover can be arranged online or by phone, and the company offers the option to request a callback.

The firm also maintains a specific section dedicated to motorcycle manufacturers, with references to Aprilia, BMW, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, SYM, Triumph and Yamaha.

Included cover and assistance services

Carole Nash presents as standard benefits in its motorcycle policies breakdown cover in Ireland and Europe, legal expenses cover of up to €130,000 and European travel insurance for up to 90 days. The company stresses that these services are part of the policy and are not offered as optional extras.

In the event of a claim, the company has a claims phone line staffed by a team specialising in motorcycles and a network of approved repairers. Breakdown assistance and recovery and repair services are offered both in Ireland and on the European continent.

Classic car insurance and other products

In addition to motorcycle policies, the entity markets classic car insurance, with the option to agree the vehicle's value. The offer is completed by car and home insurance, which include cover for fire, flood, storm and theft damage, as well as buildings and contents protection, with a limit of up to one million euros depending on the insurer. In the motor sector, windscreen repair and replacement cover and cover for driving abroad for a maximum of 31 days are mentioned.

Customer service and team

The company highlights that its team, based in Dublin, has extensive experience in motorcycle and classic car insurance. Service is provided from Ireland and the firm states it has achieved an 'Excellent' rating from more than two hundred customer reviews on Trustpilot. The company also publishes guides and informative content on riding, bike reviews and industry news.

History and positioning in the Irish market

The firm recalls its arrival on the Irish market in 1999, when it opened its Dublin offices, and maintains that its entry helped revitalise a market that, according to its own presentation, lacked sufficient competition and offered cover that was expensive or difficult to obtain. In its account, the company cites the opinion of John Wheeler, former president of the Irish Motorcycle Action Group, who described its arrival as one of the best things to happen to Irish motorcycling in twenty-five years. The entity states it has grown to insure tens of thousands of modern, classic, vintage and custom motorcycles.

Contact and opening hours

General phone service is provided through the number 1800 818 751, while for classic car insurance queries the number 1800 800 843 is indicated. The contact centre is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 18:00 and Saturdays from 9:00 to 13:00, and remains closed on Sundays. Calls may be recorded for training and monitoring purposes.

Cobalt House, Unit 5, Block 4B, First Floor, Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Dublin 15, Republic of Ireland