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Navigating ocean marine insurance to meet your challenges.
Markel is dedicated to the marine industry, proudly serving this market for over 35 years. We are committed to delivering exceptional customer service, innovative insurance solutions, proactive risk control support, and a seamless claims experience.
Tailored coverage solutions for marine businesses—on land and at sea.
Markel provides specialized property and liability coverages for marine businesses, both on land and at sea. With over a century of experience with specialty insurance, Markel delivers cutting-edge marine insurance solutions, dependable protection and a claims experience recognized for fairness and responsiveness.
Why do you need ocean marine insurance?
Ocean marine insurance is essential for protecting companies that operate in the maritime world. This specialized coverage safeguards your property, vessels, cargo and liabilities from unexpected risks like accidents, theft or environmental issues.
Without proper insurance, you could face costly setbacks that impact your operations and bottom line. In an industry full of surprises, having reliable insurance protection is key to your marine business’ long-term success.
What we offer
Markel offers ocean marine insurance for many different businesses, including but not limited to:
- Dock and marine contractors
- Marine related special events
- Marine artisans
- Marine manufacturers
- Marinas and boat dealers
- Tug, barge, and vessel owners
Marine property
Includes boat dealer inventory, building and contents, business income, hull physical damage, inland marine equipment, marine builders risk, and piers, wharfs, and dock coverage
Marine liability
Includes general liability, marina operators legal liability, marine contractors legal liability, protection and indemnity, ship repairers legal liability, stevedores legal liability, terminal operators legal liability, and wharfingers legal liability
Excess
Excess liability and excess dock coverage
Leading marina insurance provider
Markel’s ocean marine coverage is recognized as a top insurer of marinas, both in the US and globally.
Tailored insurance solutions
We offer customizable insurance coverage to safeguard a wide variety of marine risks, from vessels to boat manufacturers. Whatever your needs, we have the right solution for you!
Experienced & knowledgeable team
Our experienced marine underwriters are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service along with innovative marine insurance solutions designed to meet your unique insurance needs.
Exceptional claims team
Our claims team is made up of dedicated marine professionals with extensive experience, including former members of the US Coast Guard and the Department of Natural Resources. They are committed to providing exceptional claims service, ensuring your business is back up and running as quickly as possible.
We're here to help you protect your business and its future.
Markel has been serving the marine industry for over 35 years, offering exceptional customer service, innovative insurance solutions, proactive risk control, and a smooth claims process. Ready to learn more? Contact us today.
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International marine offerings
International cargo, hull and war, and marine liability coverage options.