Yacht Insurance

[bumblefish]

As is policy here, I must report on the service provided by a company! GJW direct. I insured with them back in April when I moved Barella/Bumblefish to Brighton. Following the pre-purchase survey I had a lot to do. Almost there! However, one thing completed was the fitting of a new spray hood. As apparently happens in Brighton, one day a hole appeared in the hood, possibly courtesy of some local lads on the cliffs! I informed the yard and the police, a chap alongside me had 2 holes! I contacted GJW, they told me to get some quotes, I did, then I screwed up and mis-read the quotes. I had the hood replaced by the more expensive company. I sent a letter to GJW informing them of my error and suggesting that they just pay the smaller quote minus my excess. The replacement was nearly 3 times the cost of my first premium!!!!! A very nice chap telephoned me today to say they would take care of the whole fee, no excess as I was in my own berth/marina, and wishing me a merry Christmas, season of goodwill and all that. As far as customer service goes they now have me for life! Good on you and well done!

 

[MoodySabre]

Impressive. Shame about Brighton. Let's hope the next claim is not for chipped gelcoat.

 

[Achillesheel]

Noticed last night that over the three years I've had my boat, the insurance with SAGA (yes, I know, I don't look old enough) has gone up from £75 to £135 pa.

24' yacht, in water from end March to end October, value £4000, South Cornwall. No claims.

Is this increase the norm?

 

[harvey]

I've found over the years that it's well the time to compare and then go back to your original insurance company with a cheaper quote. I have also switched to get a cheaper deal but only between the bigger/batter companies (you do get what you pay for in insurance ) GJW are my insurers and invariably they will reduce my initial policy fee if I press them. Good luck!
John

 

[AndCur]

Hi

When I first got my Achilles 6 seasons ago I was paying £80 fully comp including
racing risks. I am now paying £180 for this same cover and this is without having made any claims.

Regards

Andrew