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Marine Liability Insurance Coverage for Marinas: Which Coverages Apply to Different Operations?
September 15, 2026
A marina may do far more than provide dockage or storage. Some also rent or sell boats,...
Marine General Liability Insurance: What Does It Cover for Marine Businesses?
September 10, 2026
Marine businesses face liability exposures both on land and at sea, but the coverage required depends heavily...
Marine Liability Insurance Coverage for Ship Repairers: What Agents Should Review
September 8, 2026
A ship repairer’s liability does not end when the invoice goes out. It follows the vessel —...
The 50-Foot Rule: How Proximity Relates to USL&H
August 27, 2026
Who needs USL&H insurance when working near the water? The answer is less geographic than most people...
The Chain Reaction Risk in Maritime Employers Liability: When One Injury Crosses Multiple Policies
August 25, 2026
In maritime operations, a single employee may work at a shore facility in the morning, aboard a...
What Happens When Rental Boats Are Returned Damaged Outside Staffed Hours?
August 20, 2026
The hardest rental boat claims aren’t always the ones with the worst damage. In many cases, they’re...
What No One Tells Marine Contractors About Liability Risk in Tidal Work Zones
August 18, 2026
Liability discussions with marine contractors tend to focus on what's being built. The worksite itself gets less...
3 Overlooked Equipment Risks That Can Lead to Marine Dredging Insurance Claims
August 13, 2026
Dredging operations depend on specialized equipment working continuously in some of the harshest conditions any contractor faces:...
2 Late-Summer Risks That Can Trigger Dock Building Insurance Claims in Boatyards
August 11, 2026
Picture a boatyard wrapping up a busy August workday. An unfinished dock project sits along the shoreline,...
Hot Work, Cold Consequences: Welding and Cutting Risks Inside Ship Repair Yards
July 28, 2026
Welding, torch cutting, and other hot work operations happen every day inside ship repair yards — one...
How Marina Liability Insurance Applies to Defective Marine Parts
July 23, 2026
Marinas and marine service providers install or replace parts constantly during maintenance, repair, and upgrade work. But...
The Hidden Liability Risks Behind First-Time Jet Ski Renters in Peak Season
July 21, 2026
Picture a personal watercraft rental operator on a Saturday in July: 40 rentals booked, a six-minute safety...