Ocean Marine

Marinas, Boatyards & Boat Dealerships

RLI provides tailored property, liability and supplemental coverages for marinas, boatyards, and dealerships. We understand the unique insurance needs of the ocean marine industry and take a holistic approach to crafting policies that meet those requirements.

Insurance Type
Admitted
Distribution
Retail & Wholesale
Availability
Available nationwide
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Not an agent or broker?

If you're a boat dealership/marina owner or operator interested in marine insurance, ask your insurance agent or broker for a quote from RLI.

Coverages

Tailored & comprehensive insurance coverage for your policyholders

Property

  • Boat dealership inventory
  • Owned watercraft hull coverage (for workboats and rental watercraft)
  • Property and business personal property
  • Piers, wharves and docks
  • Business interruption and extra expense
  • Marina equipment (travel lifts, forklifts, etc.) and tools
  • Electronic data processing
  • Business signs

Liability

  • Commercial general liability
  • Marina operators liability (including commercial ship repair liability)
  • Protection and indemnity (for all owned and non-owned watercraft exposures)
  • Yacht broker’s liability
  • Umbrella “bumbershoot” liability

Supplemental

  • Limited pollution liability
  • Hired and non-owned auto liability
  • Employee benefits liability
  • Crime and employee dishonesty
  • Stop gap liability
  • Liquor legal liability (subject to underwriter guidelines and restrictions)
  • Accounts receivable
  • Valuable papers
  • Debris removal

Just for Boat Dealers

  • Truth in lending
  • False pretense
  • Title errors & omissions
  • Engine hours errors & omissions

Target business types

  • Boat dealerships
  • Boat repair yards and repair operations (including any commercial vessel repair)
  • Marina slip rental and mooring
  • Fueling operations
  • Boat storage
  • Yacht brokerage
  • Ship's store/snack bar
  • Boat rental (subject to underwriter guidelines and restrictions)
  • Yacht clubs
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Additional benefits

  • Experienced underwriting - Our underwriters are among the most experienced in the industry, which allows us to tailor coverage to your specific needs.
  • Commitment to loss control - RLI Marine claims experts are committed to helping you reduce loss costs with proven risk control methods.
  • Financial strength - RLI is rated "A++" (Superior) by A.M. Best and "A" (Strong) by Standard & Poor's.
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Frequently asked questions about marina, boatyard & boat dealership insurance

What is marina, boatyard and boat dealership insurance?
What types of insurance coverage does RLI offer marinas and boatyards?
What is marina operators liability insurance?
Does RLI provide insurance for owned watercraft?
What is Protection and Indemnity insurance?
Does RLI provide business interruption coverage for marinas and boatyards?
Does RLI offer umbrella liability coverage for marine businesses?
What supplemental insurance coverages are available for marinas and boatyards?
What specialized insurance coverages does RLI offer boat dealerships?
How can agents and brokers submit marina, boatyard or boat dealership business to RLI?
Why consider RLI for marina, boatyard and boat dealership insurance?
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