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Global Marine Insurance's boat and yacht insurance blog features boating news, safety tips, Global Marine news, current marine insurance info, and much more. Global Marine Insurance Agency, a division of Specialty Program LLC provides specialized insurance solutions for boat, yacht and marine business owners.
Global Marine Insurance Blog
1w ago
Lethal stray electric current is a common risk that marina operators, boat builders, and yacht clubs need to take steps to prevent. This insidious threat can quickly pose a risk at marinas, which could lead to electric shock drowning. Aside from fatalities or bodily injury, some electrical incidents can cause costly damage to boats and […]
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Global Marine Insurance Blog
1w ago
If you’re considering buying a boat or yacht, it’s highly recommended that you take it for a sea trial first. Why? Seeing a yacht while it’s docked or in a showroom isn’t the same as understanding its performance. A sea trial provides a perfect opportunity to experience how the vessel operates at cruising speed, check […]
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Global Marine Insurance Blog
1w ago
How to Pull Skiers Safely Boat insurance coverage is important for protecting you against liability, but knowing how to pull skiers safely can greatly reduce the risk of injury for those in the boat, being towed, and on nearby boats. To ensure that everyone has a fun and safe boating adventure, it’s important to learn […]
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Global Marine Insurance Blog
11M ago
How to Pull Skiers Safely Boat insurance coverage protects you against liability but knowing how to pull skiers safely can greatly reduce your risk of injury for those in the boat, being towed and on nearby boats. To do your best to ensure that everyone has a fun safe boating adventure you need to learn …
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Global Marine Insurance Blog
1y ago
If you employ marine workers, it can be challenging to figure out what insurance you should invest in to ensure adequate coverage. There are two federal statutes governing compensation for marine injury claims: The Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (DLHWC) for workers involved in longshoring and harbor operations includes a ship repairman, …
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Global Marine Insurance Blog
1y ago
The world of marine insurance has undergone some significant changes over the last few years. Join in on this conversation, recorded at MRAA’s Dealer Week Conference & Expo, with JB and Global Marine Insuranceâs Troy Buttleman as they discuss the changing state of insurance and how Global delivers for todayâs dealers. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7GWEfgltOsWc04Nf46nf6B
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Global Marine Insurance Blog
1y ago
If you’re as excited about this year’s boat shows as our marine insurance professionals are, it’s time to start booking time off (if you haven’t already!). Boat show season is here, which means we’re also much closer to boating season here in the US. Even if you can’t attend in person, you can check out …
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Global Marine Insurance Blog
1y ago
What do you do if you or someone else falls overboard? As boat insurance professionals, we know this happens more frequently than many realize. If you quickly search the news, you’ll see that before Christmas, a cruise ship passenger fell overboard and had to tread water in the Gulf of Mexico for 20 hours before someone rescued …
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Global Marine Insurance Blog
1y ago
Lethal stray electric current is a common risk that marina operators, boat builders, and yacht clubs need to take steps to prevent. Even with precautions, there is always some level of risk. Boaters need to be aware of potentially dangerous areas and be especially cautious about keeping children from water that they may find irresistible. …
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Global Marine Insurance Blog
1y ago
If you are seriously considering buying a boat or yacht, our yacht insurance specialists strongly recommend you take it for a sea trial first. Why? Seeing a yacht where it’s docked or in a showroom is not the same as understanding performance. A sea trial is a perfect opportunity to feel how the vessel operates …
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