UK Insurance

[Argyller]

Hi,

I think I've just bought an LM.

Does anyone have any suggestions for an insurer - or one to steer clear of?

Thanks,

Ron

[Charles]

Congratulations! Which model?
I always get a quote from Saga (but perhaps you aren't old enough!) and another by telephone via The Insurance Centre in Norwich (01603 400755). Sometimes I take one and sometimes the other, and I've never had any complaints.
Charles

[Argyller]

Charles,
Thanks for your reply.
It's an LM30, 1984, bilge keel.

I've tried Saga before, but they weren't competitive.

Ron

[oceandancer]

Hi Argyller, I have always been with Nautical Insurance Services Ltd (01702 470844) who are brokers but they always seem to get me a good deal. They have moved me around several times and my current policy is around £220 (no racing cover).

Mick

[Chris Wood]

Hi,
I also have an Lm 30 / bilge keel. A rare breed I believe! I have always used Groves John Westrup (GJW) with security from a Lloyd’s syndicate. They paid a very large claim for me and provided wonderful service. I have used them for different boats for the last 10 years, and their premium rate has always been reasonable but of course claim payment is always the ultimate guide to satisfactory insurance. !
Best regards,

[nauticalnick]

Hi,
I insure my LM30 through Yachting24, part of the Panteanius group. It's all on line and always give a competitive quote. Of course, as Chrisw stated, the proof of the pudding is in the claims handling which to date l have never tested.

Regards,

Nick

[Argyller]

Thanks for all the advice.

I've gone for GJW, as I have insured 2 trailer-sailers with them in the past, without problem.

Purchase is all but completed, so expect a lot of further questions very shortly.


Ron

[orca2]

i checked the saga policy and it looks like they dont cover singlehanders, night time or offshore, all of which i do regularly so use yachting 24