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Boat insurance specialists

Join thousands of boat lovers for comprehensive cover you can trust.

0204 579 2080

Welcome to Bishop Skinner Marine.

We understand your boat is more than just a hobby, it’s your pride and joy.

But we don’t just understand your passion, we share it. Finding the right cover for your prized possession means talking to experts who understand its true value to you.

Many of our team are boat owners themselves. So we understand how important having the right boat insurance is to protect what you value most, to give you the freedom to enjoy being out on the water.

We provide insurance solutions for a variety of vessels. No matter what kind of vessel you own, our experts can help you arrange the kind of insurance that you need.

 

Features and benefits

We know everyone enjoys the water differently. That’s why we offer insurance for boats that’s tailored to your needs.

Peace of mind that you're covered:

  • Cover for a broad array of cruising ranges
  • Flexible racing cover tailored to you
  • Road transit up to 9 metres with option to extend
  • Any sailor cover with your permission
  • No excess on non-fault claims whilst moored in a UK marina
  • Up to 25% no claims bonus protected
  • In-house claims team to support you from start to finish
  • Discount for RYA members.

Including protection from the unforeseen

  • Accidental damage including fire and theft
  • Third party indemnity cover
  • Personal accident cover up to the age of 76.

What's covered in our boat insurance policies?

Cover for you and your craft:

  • Loss or damage to your insured property by one or more of the following: accident, fire, theft, malicious damage and vandalism 
  • Loss or damage occurring during hauling out, launching and lifting by crane, including fitting out and overhauling
  • Loss or damage whilst in transit by road included as standard for vessels up to 9 metres in length
  • Liability to third parties and non-fare paying passengers ‒ £5 million as standard
  • Your legal costs in settling or defending a claim, solicitor’s fees and other expenses relating to official enquiries or a coroner’s inquest.

Get an online boat insurance quote

Call us to speak with one of our insurance experts or get a quote today.

Why choose us?

Did you know that, on average, our clients have voyaged with us for 8+ years?

Our team is different because we understand the lifestyle of owning various types of vessels. Having our boat insurance experts do all the hard work lets you get back to enjoying your hobby with confidence and peace of mind.

We’re proud to offer:

  • 40 years of marine broking experience, backed by the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser
  • Real people giving you a personalised service
  • A diverse team passionate about boats
  • Market value and agreed value policies
  • A trusted partner of the RYA
  • Quality products backed by A-rated insurers
  • The flexibility to buy the way you want – online or over the phone
  • Access to are friendly team who is always on hand to help, especially if buying online isn’t quite right for you.

Who is Bishop Skinner?

Learn about our personal service ethos and what we can do for you...

Our promise to you

We take boat insurance seriously, so you’ll always know you’re in the right hands. We promise to:

  • Represent your interests at the time of a claim to get you the very best outcome
  • Provide proactive risk management advice to protect your boat
  • Make it easy for you to make changes to your cover throughout the year.

We'll go the extra mile when you need us to

Our dedicated team loves to answer your questions and go the extra mile wherever they can. And we’re not just boat experts, we’re also experts in:

  • Finding solutions for clients’ complex needs
  • Explaining conditions and exclusions so you don’t fall foul of them
  • Explaining the risks to new boat owners
  • Walking you through the whole process of insuring a boat.

Not sure what insurance you need?

Let us help find the right cover for you ‒ give our friendly team a call or get in touch online. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Online or over the phone - our experts are on hand to support you.