Updated September 28, 2026 · SumCue Editorial Team
Carole Nash vs iCarHireInsurance
Carole Nash
Higher score in this comparison
iCarHireInsurance
Carole Nash vs iCarHireInsurance: the differences
| Compare | Carole NashReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | iCarHireInsuranceReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Premium from | £257 | £3.49Lower |
| Insurance types | Motorcycle, Auto, Van, TravelCovers more | Auto, Van |
| Cover limit | Up to GBP 21,000 personal accident cover | Excess Europe: up to GBP 7,500 sum insured (single incident) |
| Claims channels | Phone, Online, App, Text | Online claims portal |
| Monthly payments | Not confirmed | No |
| Age range | Not confirmed | 18-85 |
Same on both: Provider type (Broker).
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Key differences
- Carole Nash scores higher overall: 8.8 vs 8.7.
- Founded is lower at Carole Nash: 1985 vs 2009.
- Carole Nash is licensed in 1 more country.
- Carole Nash is available in 1 more country.
- Premium from is lower at iCarHireInsurance: £3.49 vs £257.
- Insurance types: only Carole Nash offers Motorcycle, Travel.
- Claims channels: only Carole Nash offers Phone, Online, App.
- Claims channels: only iCarHireInsurance offers Online claims portal.
- Support channels: only Carole Nash offers Chat.
- Support channels: only iCarHireInsurance offers Email.
Our verdict on each
Carole Nash
Carole Nash is a UK broker built around the motorcycle, so it suits riders first and anyone who wants a bike policy held next to car, van or travel cover. Motorbike premiums start at £257, and the firm has traded since 1985 under Financial Conduct Authority authorisation.
iCarHireInsurance
iCarHireInsurance suits travellers buying car hire excess cover who want a low entry premium and online claims. Premiums start at £3.49 and support runs by phone, email and help centre, though monthly payments are marked no and the range stays focused on vehicles.
Score breakdown
| Area | Carole Nash | iCarHireInsurance |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.1The only price fact is £257, which the site ranks 241 of 251 on premium from. | 8.8HigherPremium from £3.49, monthly payments no, claims via online claims portal. |
| Offer | 9.2Higher | 8.6 |
| Trust | 9.1Higher | 8.7 |
Side by side, item by item
| Insurance types | Carole Nash | iCarHireInsurance |
|---|---|---|
| Auto | Yes | Yes |
| Travel | Yes | No |
| Motorcycle | Yes | No |
| Van | Yes | Yes |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Carole Nash | iCarHireInsurance |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | 376 of 627 | 422 of 627 |
| Car insurance | 190 of 279 | 209 of 279 |
Licences and countries
| Country | Carole Nash | iCarHireInsurance |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Financial Conduct Authority 307243 | Financial Conduct Authority 312172 |
| Ireland | Not confirmed |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for Carole Nash: 1.
Choosing between them
Pick Carole Nash if offer, trust, and insurance types matter most.
Pick iCarHireInsurance if cost and premium from matter most.
Also worth a look
Scottish Friendly has premium from at £0.23, against £257 for Carole Nash and £3.49 for iCarHireInsurance.
Scottish Friendly reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Carole Nash | iCarHireInsurance |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Carole Nash Insurance Consultants Ltd | Cover-More Insurance Services Ltd. |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1985Lower | 2009 |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Carole Nash | iCarHireInsurance | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium from | £257highest quarter | £3.49lowest quarter | £7.73 |
Median across 36 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Carole Nash
Pros
- Claims can be opened by phone, online and app, so a claim is not tied to a single channel outside office hours.
- The motorcycle policy carries Up to GBP 21,000 personal accident cover as standard.
- Authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under reference 307243.
Cons
- The range is motorcycle, auto and van, so home, life and pet cover sit elsewhere.
- Support runs on phone, chat and help centre, and email is not among those routes.
- Carole Nash is a broker rather than the risk carrier, so the insurer named on your document is a separate provider.
iCarHireInsurance
Pros
- Premium starts at £3.49, a low entry point for a single trip.
- Claims are handled through online claims portal.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so phone, email and a help centre are all open.
Cons
- Claims run on online claims portal only, so a claim cannot be opened by phone or email.
- Home and life cover is not among its insurance types (auto and van), so the range is limited to vehicles.
Who each suits
Carole Nash
Who it suits
- Motorcyclists whose main vehicle is a bike, and riders who want personal accident cover folded into the policy.
- Drivers who want bike, car, van and travel policies handled under the same broker.
- Claimants who want to open a claim by phone, online, in the app or by text under phone, online and app.
Who should look elsewhere
- bunq, where the premium is €0 in euros, if a euro account matters more than UK motorbike cover.
- Linxea, whose premium starts at €25 in euros, if you are after a euro based product rather than a UK motorcycle policy.
- bunq Spain, priced at €0 in euros, if euro costs decide it and you hold no UK bike.
iCarHireInsurance
Who it suits
- Travellers renting a car in Europe who want their rental excess covered.
- Anyone happy to start and track a claim through online claims portal.
- Customers within the 18-85 age range buying short term cover.
Who should look elsewhere
- bunq, listed at a premium from €0, is a euro banking product for everyday money rather than travel excess cover.
- Linxea, at a premium from €25, suits savers building a savings pot rather than people renting a car.
- bunq Spain, at a premium from €0, is the euro banking option for customers working outside the UK.
Country by country
| Country | Carole Nash | iCarHireInsurance |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Carole Nash
What does a Carole Nash policy cost from?+
Motorbike cover is advertised from £257 on the motorcycle policy page. That figure is specific to a bike, so a car, van or travel quote is priced separately and moves with the vehicle and the rider. Treat it as the floor for a bike policy, not a quote for anything else.
Is Carole Nash an insurer or a broker?+
Carole Nash is a broker, not the insurer itself, so cover is placed with providers on the market and the insurer named on your document is the one that pays a claim. The company behind the site is Carole Nash Insurance Consultants Ltd.
iCarHireInsurance
How much does car hire excess insurance cost?+
Premiums start at £3.49 for the entry tier. The price moves with the length of the rental and the level of excess you want covered, so a longer European trip costs more than a short break. Run a quote for your own trip length and destination before you pay, and check the sum insured on each tier.
Can I pay the premium monthly?+
Monthly payments: no, so the premium is paid as a single amount for the trip rather than spread over the year. The starting price is £3.49. That suits anyone who prefers one clear charge and can set the money aside before travelling.
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