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Boat and yacht insurance

The marine insurance leader

Your boat is more than "just a boat" to you. It represents a lifestyle that deserves to be protected by the best marine insurance on the water. With over 45 years of marine insurance experience, Markel provides a level of expertise that is unsurpassed in the marine industry.

Plus, unlike a typical homeowners insurance policy, we focus on marine insurance and have developed a wide variety of marine insurance coverage for almost any type of boat or watercraft.

What we offer


Our marine insurance offerings include:


  • Boat

    Specialized coverage designed specifically for boats 26 feet or less, such as pontoons, runabouts, fishing boats and more.

  • Yacht

    For watercrafts greater than 26 feet in length, such as a yacht, sailboat, sport fishing boat, trawler or houseboat.

  • High performance boat

    Coverage for speedboats greater than 26 feet in length and capable of speeds 66 to 120 m.p.h.

  • Personal watercraft

    Insurance for personal watercrafts (PWCs) such as a Jet Ski, Sea-Doo or WaveRunner.