Recommend an Insurance Broker?

[Steve N]

Can anyone recommend an insurance broker?

There are so many to choose from it would be good to have a clue for where to start.

Thanks!

 

[sailorman]

Can anyone recommend an insurance broker?

There are so many to choose from it would be good to have a clue for where to start.

Thanks!

I use Peter Best for most ins for over 10 yrs
http://peterbestinsurance.co.uk/ContactUs.aspx
For boat ins
http://www.yyachtinsurance.com/OurUnderwriters.cfm

 

[Steve N]

I use Peter Best for most ins for over 10 yrs
http://peterbestinsurance.co.uk/ContactUs.aspx
For boat ins
http://www.yyachtinsurance.com/OurUnderwriters.cfm

Thanks Sailorman... yes, I should have been more specific - I'm looking to find a decent broker for yacht insurance.

I'll take a look at your 2nd link!

 

[sailorman]

Thanks Sailorman... yes, I should have been more specific - I'm looking to find a decent broker for yacht insurance.

I'll take a look at your 2nd link!

the first is good as well for cars

 

[Moonbeam]

I've been with Navigators & General for the last 6 or 7 years. Their service is very personable, but I have never had to make a claim, so for me, they are untested in that department (anyone else claimed through them?). Their premiums are also good, but I have a Westerly and as a member of the WOA, get a small discount.

I have had a couple of quotes from GJW who are very competitive on the premiums and from what I have read on here, they have a very good reputation on paying out when it comes to making a claim.

Stuey

 

[PlanB]

We´ve been with Bishop Skinner for 10 years - discount for RYA members. One clian early on dealt with well. So we are happy with them.

 

[Tranona]

Can anyone recommend an insurance broker?

There are so many to choose from it would be good to have a clue for where to start.

Thanks!

You don't have to use a broker who searches the market. Unless your requirements are out of the ordinary you can easily get on line quotes from at least half a dozen insurers. Just google Yacht Insurance and you will get plenty to try such as Bishop Skinner, GJW, HKJ, Towergate, Admiral, Saga etc. They all offer much the same so get quotes based on the same data then compare the terms (most of which are the same anyway) and then choose. In my experience - I do the exercise every couple of years, the majority come in with quotes +/- 10%. Very competitive business, insurance.

 

[MASH]

Avoid Yachtline. Highly inventive non payers.

 

[l'escargot]

Nautical Insurance Services - I've used them for about 15 years and insured 5 boats with them, 2 currently. Always been very efficient and handled a claim well for me some years ago. Premiums have also been very competitive, sometimes changing companies on renewal to get best deal.

 

[Sans Bateau]

GJW GJW GJW GJW GJW GJW.
and if you cant find their number try GJW.

 

[Salty John]

You could try Velos:
https://velos.quoteandbuy.net/velos_quote.php?affid=SJOH&type=agent

 

[lw395]

Fastnet.
Seemed to know the market very well when I wanted some no-standard cover.

 

[Steve N]

Thanks to everyone for your suggestions...

 

[mikemacdonald]

Insurance

Navigators & General through Colemans 01202647400. Paid up no problem when we had the rudders smashed up on the mooring, no fuss either because we are an old catamran, premiums seem to be about right too . Only extra is an administration fee of £25.00, don't know if this is common to all insurance now.

 

[KenMcCulloch]

Simon Winter Marine. Insured previous and current boats through him for several years now, excellent service and good advice.

 

[V1701]

If you're looking for comprehensive insurance for the older boat without a survey, then Yachting 24 might well fit the bill. They're underwritten by Pantaenius who have a very good reputation, and another forumite wrote praising their claims handling. I have my 40 year old Vega insured fully comp. with them for just over £150...

 

[windlipper]

Went with GJW about 16 years ago, they offered me the cheapest quote by a nautical mile. I was a bit dubious but funds were low so I went for it. I have had 2 claims in the 15 years, they were dealt with efficiently and very promptly with lots of advice. Still with them, they are still competitive.

 

[strudders]

I have always found Noble Marine to be good and good service.

 

[deep denial]

If you singlehand it is worth looking at the small print. Some won't allow singlehanding after dark. GJW is very good about it, just increases the excess

 

[Steve N]

Well it looks like GJW are pretty popular.

However, they've come in with a quote of £1600 for me, which is considerably more than these guys:

http://www.yyachtinsurance.com

who've quoted me £1100.

Anyone got experience of yyachtinsurance? they seem pretty competitive on price and the policy wording looks OK too.

Thanks.