Need new Boat insurance

spring fever

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I am trying to get my new boat insured. My usual insurer seems to have dropped his IQ a few points and keeps trying to under insure and overcharge. I am located mid island who do you guys use. PH no please I need to get this done. PM if you prefer Thanks
 
I have an agreed to value policy with Chubb. It covers me for AK down to Mexico. A new boat in this crazy world deserves an agreed to value policy.
Jim
 
Gallagher Insurance

#820-925 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 3L2

Direct: (250) 410-2051 Cell: (778) 584 -6450 Office: (250) 386-1454

I have been using these people for 7 years
 
Sean and his team @ Dolphin insurance in Vancouver

604-261-9200
 
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I used Navis last year. I found their communication slow and this year they didn’t even send me a renewal notice. Their price and wording was good. So I decided to move on. I got quotes from a couple others, including Dolphin (highest quote). Paula was great and got me a comparable policy to Navis. Others on here recommend Johnson Meier in PoCo, as well. We did everything online, which was great.
 
I got 4 quotes, this company was the best in response, understanding boats and areas of use, and a good price.



Sean Walker
Personal Lines Representative
Marine Specialist Shaw Sabey & Associates Ltd. | an Assurex Global Partner
Location: #132-1050 W. Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E 3S7

Mailing: #1275-555 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V7X 1M9
Direct 604 639 8358 | Phone 604 689 2441 | Toll Free 800 684 1911 | Fax 604 331 0662
swalker@shawsabey.com | www.shawsabey.com






Did you know we are able to service your Marine Insurance needs?

Please contact me for a quotation.

If you are happy with my service, please refer me to a friend or neighbor.
 
Sean and his team @ Dolphin insurance in Vancouver

604-261-9200
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I just had my boat surveyed for my 5 year insurance anniversary by a very well known BC surveyor.

He talked to me a lot about insurances and different brokers and coverage.
The cheapest price is usually not the best deal. Coverage is changing a lot and if you do get cheaper insurance, you are probably missing some important coverage. For a small boat it may not be a big deal but for larger more expensive vessels it is. I found this when trying to renew my insurance last year. Found lots of cheaper coverage but I was not fully protected especially with a full loss.

He also stated it is important to have a local underwriter as if not it can delay repairs, payouts, and make the claim much harder to work with.

Dolphin was one of the companies he recommended along with another Vancouver based company that I cannot remember the name of.

One of the things he mentioned coverage wise is right now you can have an old boat with an old diesel engine that has a catastrophic failure due to an old failed exhaust manifold. However, the mechanics say it was a defective exhaust manifold gasket that caused the problem not poor maintenance. It this case the owner gets a new diesel engine. With new types of insurance, you would not be covered due to poor maintenance and no records.

I guess as usual it is buyer beware.

I took my cheaper quotes to Dolphin and they pointed out all the differences in coverage for me to make an informed decision.

My 2 cents.

FYI my boat value went up 30% from 5 years ago. Who knew and boat was a good investment!

SR
 
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I used Navis last year. I found their communication slow and this year they didn’t even send me a renewal notice. Their price and wording was good. So I decided to move on. I got quotes from a couple others, including Dolphin (highest quote). Paula was great and got me a comparable policy to Navis. Others on here recommend Johnson Meier in PoCo, as well. We did everything online, which was great.
I have used these guys since 1993 and haven't had any issues.
 
Sean and his team @ Dolphin insurance in Vancouver

604-261-9200
Dolphin was the go-to for years, they would give you 10% off for every power squadron level you had, 10 for power squadron certificate, 10 for the radio endorsement etc. The guy was Craig Minnaker? I think they sold it some time ago.
 
I am trying to get my new boat insured. My usual insurer seems to have dropped his IQ a few points and keeps trying to under insure and overcharge. I am located mid island who do you guys use. PH no please I need to get this done. PM if you prefer Thanks
Here is meagan.simmons@nbfc.com. She was the best I’ve ever heard of. Accepted claim with a couple hours and made life beyond easy. The only one I will use until she quits.
 
Dolphin was the go-to for years, they would give you 10% off for every power squadron level you had, 10 for power squadron certificate, 10 for the radio endorsement etc. The guy was Craig Minnaker? I think they sold it some time ago.
That Sean has been with them for 30 years and is a real boat guy
 
PORTSIDE MARINE!!!!! I have had a few..... and will stay with these guys... always quick and easy to deal with...... they seem to understand what and how these boats are used.!
 
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