Marine Insurance Blog

Have a Boat-Loving Dog? Here’s What You Need to Know.

July 16, 2020 In Boat Insurance No Comment

This post isn’t for Landlubber Lassies. It’s prime advice for boat-loving dog owners. We all love watching that ecstatic Chihuahua bobbing through the surf in his life vest, tethered to his grinning owner. The German Shepherd at the sandbar determined […]

Florida Marina and Boat Dock Etiquette

May 22, 2020 In Florida Boating No Comment

Boating has been a godsend for many Floridians during this time of social distancing, but what does that mean for Florida marinas? If you plan to stop at a boat dock or marina, it is up to you to continue […]

Insurance MATTERS – Ask A Cited Charter Captain

May 7, 2020 In Charter Insurance No Comment

Are you planning to take passengers out on your charter vessel? Before you promise a memorable voyage, collect payment and leave the dock, check with your insurance provider to make sure your policy is sound. Don’t guess at the number […]

Things To Know Before Buying Your Boat – NADA Guide

April 29, 2020 In Boat Ownership No Comment

Just as the conscientious car shopper calls the Kelly Blue Book their ‘must-have tool,’ the NADA Guide is the marine seller and buyer’s mainstay. Whether you’re hoping to sell your current vessel or are in the market to acquire one, […]

Florida Boat Insurance, Boating, & Marinas in the Midst of COVID-19

April 10, 2020 In Boat Insurance Boat Ownership Florida Boating Yacht Insurance No Comment

Florida boat insurance policyholders, you can thank goodness for wide-open waterways – they offer plenty of space for social distancing. During the COVID-19 outbreak, boaters are breathing a collective sigh of relief at their ability to set sail. While others […]

Protect Your Power Boat From Lightning Strikes

February 13, 2020 In Boat Insurance Boat Ownership Florida Boating Yacht Insurance No Comment

Power boats and lightning, very very frightening…ME. This isn’t just a riff on the popular Queen lyric. Lightning strikes pose a real threat to boat owners. Whether you own a power boat, a yacht, a dinghy or a kayak, the […]

Hurricane Insurance: From Boat to Backyard and Beyond

July 11, 2019 In Boat Insurance No Comment

Flashlights? Check. Weather radio? Check. Candles, generator, non-perishables… check, check, check. But, does your Florida hurricane kit include boat insurance and flood insurance with a side of windstorm coverage? This combo for hurricane preparation may be as vital to your […]