Help protect your operations against the unique risks of the marine industry with our Marine Liability Insurance, also known as Marine General Liability (MGL). This essential coverage is designed to protect businesses operating on or near the water from costly liabilities.

Whether you're a marine contractor building docks, a shipyard maintaining vessels, a manufacturer crafting marine equipment, or a terminal handling cargo, our solutions are built to align with your operations. From third-party claims and environmental exposures to property damage and legal defense, we help ensure your business is prepared for the challenges of maritime operations.
Tailor Your Marine Liability Insurance Coverage to Fit Your Operations
Our marine liability insurance includes a wide range of coverage options to protect your business against various risks. We provide flexible policies that can be tailored to your specific operational needs. Our marine liability insurance coverage options include:
- Ship Repairer’s Legal Liability: Coverage for loss or damage to vessels, equipment, or other property in your care, custody and control during repair or alteration activities
- Marine Contractor’s Liability: Protection for marine contractors working on docks, piers, and other shoreline projects.
- Wharfinger’s Liability: Specific coverage for commercial dock owners/operators, including loss or damage to property in their care, custody and control.
- Stevedore’s Liability Coverage: for protecting a ship’s cargo as well as the vessel itself during cargo operations.
- Terminal Operators Liability: Coverage for cargo while stored during the course of transit when it is in your care, custody and control.
- Charterers Liability: Liability coverage for charterers of vessels, ensuring helping ensure protection against various operational risks.
Our experienced team is here to help you assess your risks and craft a customized policy that aligns with your specific operational requirements.
Additional Marine Liability Insurance Coverage
Enhance your marine liability insurance policy with industry-leading endorsements and additional protections:
- Limited Pollution Coverage
- Traveling Work Endorsement
- Other Work Endorsement
- Non-Owned and Hired Auto
- Employee Benefits Liability
- Project Aggregate Endorsement
- Contractor’s Equipment
- Miscellaneous Property Floater
Who Needs Marine Liability Insurance
Our tailored marine liability insurance products are available for:
- Vessel Repairers
- Shipyards
- Ship and yacht Builders
- Commercial dock owner/operator (Wharfinger)
- Terminal Operators
- Cargo Handlers (Stevedores)
- Commercial Diving Contractors
- Commercial Vessel Owners and Managers
Why Choose Great American Marine Liability Insurance?
With over 60 years of experience in providing insurance solutions for the maritime sector, we offer comprehensive coverage that extends to ship repairers' liability, marina operators' liability, and other marine-specific risks.
Our individual-account approach to service means that risks are individually underwritten by a centralized team of skilled underwriters. This approach is further supported by our dedicated claims team, which includes knowledgeable industry experts. Together, these adjusters provide comprehensive and specialized support, ensuring that each account receives specialized attention.
To learn more about our coverage options, contact us today:
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Rodney Matteson
Divisional Vice President - Southeast Underwriting
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