Coverage designed to help protect businesses operating marinas, boat dealerships, and related services, offering tailored solutions for the unique exposures these operations face.

Whether you're selling vessels, providing dockage, servicing boats, or managing a full-service marina, our policy is built to support the day-to-day risks of your business.

With over 60 years of experience insuring Marina and Boat Dealer operations, Great American’s underwriting and claims teams bring deep industry knowledge to support your business with confidence.

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Tailor Your Marina and Boat Dealer Insurance to Fit Your Operations

Our Marina and Boat Dealer Insurance coverages can support:

  • General Liability
  • Marina Operators Legal Liability - Bailee Coverage for Customer property in your care, custody and control
  • Boat Dealer - Physical Damage for Inventory
  • Owned Watercraft – Physical Damage
  • Protection & Indemnity – Liability for owned and non-owned vessels
  • Yacht Brokers Legal Liability
  • Owned Equipment and Tools

Additional Marina and Boat Dealer Insurance Coverages

Enhance your policy with optional coverages designed to protect your property, customer and company assets, employees and operational risks:

  • Pollution Liability
  • Rental Boat Liability
  • Liquor Liability
  • Employers Liability and Stop Gap
  • Employee Benefits
  • Property Coverage for Buildings and Business Personal Property
  • Property Coverage for Piers, Wharves and Docks
  • Business Interruption
  • Hired and Non-Owned Auto Liability
  • Bumbershoot “Umbrella” Liability

Limits: Flexible limits available based on your operation size and risk profile

Premiums: Based on the scope of services and type of operations

Who Needs Marina and Boat Dealer Insurance?

Coverage is ideal for:

  • Full-service marinas
  • Boat dealerships
  • Yacht Brokerage
  • Vessel storage yards
  • Boat Yard Repair and maintenance facilities
  • Dock owners and operators
  • Launch and haul-out providers

If your operations involve customer vessels in your care, custody and control or vessels for sale this coverage helps protect your business from the unexpected.

Why Choose Great American’s Marina and Boat Dealer Insurance?

At Great American, we understand the complex and hands-on nature of marina and dealership operations. Our program is built to provide the protection your business needs — with flexibility, expertise, and service excellence you deserve.

We take a tailored approach to each account, offering coverage that aligns with your operations and supports your long-term success. Backed by decades of marine underwriting experience and a dedicated claims team, we deliver responsive, knowledgeable support every step of the way.

When working with us, you benefit from:

  • Specialized Marine Liability Expertise – Underwriters and claims professionals deeply rooted in the industry allows for experienced underwriting and adjusting of marina and dealership risks
  • Flexible Program Structures – Designed for waterfront businesses of all sizes
  • Responsive Claims Handling – Industry-savvy adjusters who understand your operations
  • Risk Control Support – Guidance to help mitigate exposures before they escalate

To learn more about our coverage options, contact us today:

Contact

Rodney Matteson
Divisional Vice President – Southeast Underwriting

Office Phone: 407-444-0308