Boat insurance

[volvopaul]

Hi Guys who are you using these days , it’s been 8 years since I last owned a boat now thinking about another , I was last insured with GJW . Thanks in advance.

 

[Sticky Fingers]

I’m with Haven Knox Johnson. Policy wording and inclusions / limitations all seem to be reasonable.

 

[Garychill]

I’ve used GJW for years, have also had small claim when someone else’s boat came loose and caused damage. Never had a complaint and rates competitive

 

[Greg2]

After Y yacht insurance sold out I went with another forum recommendation, Curtis Marine, for a year or two before moving to GJW. Surprisingly this years renewal was virtually the same price as last year so stuck with them. They are reasonably competitive and policy wording appears okay although I did have concerns about one element so worth having a proper look at it to make sure you are happy. The element of slight concern is machinery damage as a result of stranding, sinking, fire etc and applicable exclusions.

 

[volvopaul]

I’m with Haven Knox Johnson. Policy wording and inclusions / limitations all seem to be reasonable.

Not sure if it’s true but I heard they have been taken over this week , when I tried the site for a quote it crashes .

 

[Sticky Fingers]

They were at the boat show as normal, and the site’s working ok now.

 

[SC35]

I'm with GJW.

 

[Hacker]

Got quotes from all their brokers; Craftinsure were by far away the cheapest

 

[Shifty]

I’ve just had an incident which required a claim. Boat repaired in Guernsey within a week and insurance paid out within 10 days!
GJW are highly recommended.

 

[Richard.C]

Hi Paul, Whisper's renewal was £1192 this year, still with Topsail.

 

[Sticky Fingers]

… it’s been 8 years since I last owned a boat now thinking about another…

What has caught your eye?

 

[Scubadoo]

I was with Curtis until they became HKJ this year and their policy had changed which I didn't like, moved to Porthcawl Insurance Consulants Ltd which had a better policy at a reasonable price.

 

[wonkywinch]

Similar thread here - Recommendations for boat insurance company?

 

[bowler]

GJW for 10 years on 2 boats. Never had to claim but the premiums have been consistent with no big jumps.

 

[wonkywinch]

GJW for 10 years on 2 boats. Never had to claim but the premiums have been consistent with no big jumps.

We need to judge insurers by claims experiences otherwise we could say nice things about anyone sat in an office taking money from us year after year and getting nothing in return.

 

[bvickers]

Hi Paul, I’m with GJW - not had to make a claim, but policy wording was good. Good luck with the boat hunt!

 

[CHI]

GJW. Excellent no quibble service on a very large claim some years ago,

 

[tjbrace]

Pantaenius for me. Excellent service.

 

[PaulRainbow]

I was with Curtis until they became HKJ this year and their policy had changed which I didn't like, moved to Porthcawl Insurance Consulants Ltd which had a better policy at a reasonable price.

Also with Porthcawl (underwritten by MS Amlin Marine) after Y yacht was taken over by Topsail and premiums rocketed. Topsail wanted 2.5 times as much as Porthcawl !!

 

[oldgit]

What has caught your eye?

Do know somebody on this forum who will fix any outdrives, not sure about IPS tho !