markc
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I've just received an email from Curtis saying that Howden t/a Haven Knox-Johnston had acquired them. I hope this doesn't go the way of the Y Yacht acquisition by Top Sail that pushed up lots of our premiums!
Curtis Marine acquired by Haven Knox-Johnston
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Momac
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Fewer insurance brokers can't be good.
My present insurance is with HKJ via Topsail.
I have paid less with Topsail compared to previous years with 'Y'.
My present insurance is with HKJ via Topsail.
I have paid less with Topsail compared to previous years with 'Y'.
Scubadoo
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Just received the same email. I too hope it doesn't change Curtis, any takeover usually means changing the process for the worse. Early days, will see when it comes to renewal later this year.
Hooligan
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Yes just received as well. I hope they can continue to offer the service they did. Let’s keep an eye out on new renewals. I don’t renew until October next year so interested if people could update as they renew post February.
pks1702
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Had the mail too.
I hope things don't change as I found them to be very customer focused, I moved to them after Y were taken over and things changed for the worse and this has the same feel - I hope I am wrong.
Echo MartynG thoughts that one fewer brokers to add to competition is not good news.
I hope things don't change as I found them to be very customer focused, I moved to them after Y were taken over and things changed for the worse and this has the same feel - I hope I am wrong.
Echo MartynG thoughts that one fewer brokers to add to competition is not good news.
Hurricane
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Oh - I didn't receive an email but then I looked in my Junk folder - and there it was.
Lets hope that they don't go the way of Topsail - like Topsail did for me.
Lets hope that they don't go the way of Topsail - like Topsail did for me.
Scubadoo
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Received my insurance renewal from Curtis/HJK, they are offering a "Geo Underwriting Services Ltd t/as Marine & Leisure @ Geo Sp" policy which I have not heard of before, does anyone know GEO and are they any good? My current policy is with Navigators & General and asked for a quote, however Curtis/HJK said it is no longer available.
Hurricane
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Thats absolute rubbish - of course Navigators and General are available. The things people say to sell their products!! - Disgraceful.
I was with Curtis last year and had similar poor situation.
Curtis/HJK offered me a continued HJK policy.
I contacted Gallagher Insurance Brokers (amongst others) who said that HJK couldn't cover me - something to do with not the right type of boat.
See the trend here - lying to get the business through Curtis.
OTOH, Gallaghers were very good, offering different policies - I chose Navigators and General (see, they are still available).
My premium was less than last year.
So, I suggest that you give Jonathan Purvis at Gallaghers a call.
I have spoken to him and he is happy for people on this forum to contact him direct.
In fact, I found them from fellow forumites on this forum.
His phone number is - +44 7458 124864
and email jonathan_purvis@ajg.com
Just say that you have been referred by friends on the YBW forum.
I'm sure you will get on well with him.
Scubadoo
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Thank you hurricane, this is very helpful and I appreciate the heads-up, I see Gallaghers is also mentioned in another insurance thread too.
petem
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I'm still with Topsail (N&G) policy. Premium increases have been modest and they're still providing good customer service. Perhaps we're just in their sweet spot.
ashtead
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Sounds to me re N&G that might be a falling out -often brokers push for higher commissions and at some point Zurich will have said no and terminated schem.
Scubadoo
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Hi Hurricane, FYI and anyone else reading this, I phoned Jonathan today and he explained Gallagher are not accepting lower value insurance at the moment (for the period May, June & July), I guess they are too busy with the higher valued boats. However, he was helpful in suggesting two other insurers as he felt I would get a good deal and policy.
Also, if anyone else is considering a GEO policy, take a closer look at the exclusions, one being "If Your Craft , tender or toys are fitted with Lithium- ion batteries they must be charged within daylight hours , must not be left unattended whilst being charged and they must be used in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendations/instructions." A policy I would avoid just on this, not seen it before.