Real carrier recommendations from independent insurance agents who have placed boats, yachts, and marine vessels in Florida.
These carriers are most frequently recommended by agents for placing boats, yachts, and marine vessels in Florida.
Real conversations from agents about placing boats, yachts, and marine vessels in Florida.
I have a prospect that was referred to me for a yacht that is chartered in port in the Bahamas for day trips. They have a AL mailing address/residence and moor the yacht when home in FL and live aboard the boat full time. Anyone know of a carrier I can get to? Declined by MUA, Century, Markel, and...
Got a request to quote a houseboat. This is a first me. Does anyone know who will insure a Houseboat in FL? It is Not used as a primary residence. It looks similar to this.
Based on agent discussions, carriers frequently mentioned for boats, yachts, and marine vessels in Florida include Kinsale, Markel. Availability varies by specific risk details.
Many agents report difficulty placing boats, yachts, and marine vessels in Florida. Our database contains 2 discussions specifically about this niche in Florida, reflecting the ongoing challenges agents face finding willing carriers.
Independent agents in Florida recommend networking with peers, working with wholesale brokers like RT Specialty or Kinsale, and checking surplus lines markets. Browse the 2 agent discussions below for specific carrier recommendations.