[Alberg30] Bermuda Trip

[George Dinwiddie]

Chris,

No personal experience with offshore insurance, but I'd add International
Marine Insurance Services to the list.  (http://www.imiscorp.net/
mail at imiscorp.net  800-541-4647)  Al Golden started that company after
a four-year cruise and he insures a lot of off-shore cruisers.

I'm not surprised at Boat US' reaction.  They seem pretty risk averse
(no surprise for an insurance company) and they make their money by
handling the common cases in bulk.  Al is an independent agent and
works a bit harder for the money.

DISCLAIMER: I get no remuneration for recommending IMIS, but Al is a
friend and my insurance agent.

 - George


> Christos Katehis said:
> 
> My girlfriend and I are sailing to Bermuda July of 2003, along with at least
> one other boat, (Brian and Elaine Timmins), my girlfriend and I have pretty
> much 2 thousand miles of coastal cruising experience and have completed the
> Safety at Sea Seminar requirement for the races.
> 
> I called my insurance agent (Boat US) to get an extended cruising policy for
> our trip;
> 
> After all the usual requirements (safety equipment, surveys and so on) are
> met, they want to see a crew of 3 to 4 experienced sailors on this trip. I
> find this quite odd. I told the representative that it will be just the two
> of us and she recommended that I call the following underwriters. I also
> asked for the cost and was advised that it will cost about 50-75% of my
> current annual rate ($575).
> 
> Ocean Marine (Annapolis) 1 800 327 0944
> Jack Martin (Annapolis) 1 800 248 3512
> World Marine (Florida) 1 800 330 5511
> 
> Has anyone on this list have any experiences / recommendations?
> 
> Chris Katehis
> Kasia #383
> New York

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