Friday, August 7, 2015Boat owners face many of the same risks as car owners. Like auto insurance, boat insurance can provide coverage for you, your boat and the liability you may face for bodily injury and property damage to others. In a standard boat insurance policy, incidents and accidents are covered while your boat is in the water, as well as when it’s on dry land. READ MORE >>
Thursday, July 9, 2015Operating a boat takes focus and something else you may take for granted: visibility. When fog rolls in, the risk for an accident increases since your visibility is limited. If several boats are in the same area and you can only see a few feet ahead, there’s a higher chance of crashing into another vessel on the water. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, July 7, 2015With the start of boating season, now is a good time to remind your clients about the dangers of carbon monoxide produced by their vessels, along with the steps they can take to protect all onboard from serious, life-threatening medical condition. READ MORE >>
Thursday, June 4, 2015Sailing on a lake or the ocean is a thrilling experience; but with owning a boat comes responsibility. As the captain, it is your job to enforce safety regulations, such as everyone must wear a life jacket. But as the owner, it is your responsibility to protect your boat against risk and liability. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, June 2, 2015The 2015 hurricane season may have officially kicked off on June 1st, but we've already had our first tropical storm. Ana blew ashore at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on May 10th the second earliest tropical storm to make landfall in history. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, May 27, 2015Images of death and destruction are easily conjured within our minds when hearing the word "Hurricane!" Due to his or her vulnerability, the mariner's images are even more vivid and threatening. This is probably true due to the fact that hurricane conditions have a tremendous effect upon the ocean. READ MORE >>
Friday, May 8, 2015Imagine it's a warm sunny day—perfect weather to go out on the boat. As you pack what you need for the day in the cooler, snacks, water and soft drinks are great choices; but leave the beer, wine and other liquor behind. According to the Boat U.S. Foundation, almost half of all boating accidents involve alcohol consumption. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, April 8, 2015One of the most dangerous places to be in a lightning storm is in an open area where you are the highest object. That is exactly your situation when you're in a boat on the water. Lightning seeks the easiest path to the water and traveling through you and your boat is easier than going through the air next to you. READ MORE >>
Thursday, March 12, 2015So you've finally decided to purchase a boat this coming summer. Although you're almost certainly going to have fun with that new vehicle, you also want to protect yourself against potential hazards and unexpected circumstances. For that, you need boat insurance. What can you expect with boat insurance? READ MORE >>
Tuesday, March 10, 2015It's a fact that more boats and boating equipment are stolen during the summer months than at any other time of the year. Also, most boat thefts occur on the weekends, especially on Friday, then Saturday. Don't let your clients become another statistic; share these theft prevention tips for a safer year of boating. READ MORE >>
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