The boating industry is growing, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association, with an estimated 250,000 boats sold in 2016. It’s time to focus on the nitty gritty: digital marketing for boat dealers. It’s [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Boat Dealers Marine Insurance Recreational Marine Insurance

Tagged: Boat Dealer Insurance boat dealer insurance package digital marketing Digital Marketing for Boat Dealers Recreational Marine Insurance Recreational Marine Insurance Program

It’s important for any insurance agent to know the differences between maritime employers liability insurance (MEL) and workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation is the one that people most commonly need to cover their employees, and [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Marine Insurance

Tagged: Commercial Marine Insurance Program Maritime employer's liability coverage Maritime employer's liability insurance Maritime Employers Liability vs. Workers' Compensation

Technology has advanced in the past couple years rapidly, giving new life to trends that are shaking up the marine industry. Merrimac Marine offers coverage for all our your latest technologies. Just like how [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Marine Insurance Recreational Marine Insurance

Tagged: Marine industry Marine industry trends Recreational Marine Insurance Technology

Last year marked the sixth consecutive year of growth in new boat sales and recreational boating expenditures, with that growth expected to continue through 2018 and possibly beyond, according to the National Marine Manufacturers [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Commercial Marine Marine Insurance

Insurance agents are tasked with comprehensively protecting their clients while simultaneously staying abreast of current market trends that have the potential to impact their clients. From asking the right questions to serving as the [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Commercial Marine Marine Insurance

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The insurance industry is one that is constantly changing, meeting new regulations and evolving to meet growing and novice risks. Placing insurance business within the marine sector is a niche market, but that doesn’t [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marine Insurance

Tagged: Merrimac Marine Insurance Recreational Marine Insurance

As a new or experienced insurance agent, you know that your marine clients face a variety of risks each year. The most common claims that they file each year range from damage to theft [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Marine Insurance

Tagged: boat owner liability Insurance Insurance claims Marine Business Marine Insurance

While boat manufacturing and sales have increased exponentially in the last few years, a new issue has come to fruition: a lack of laborers. With more demand than ever for recreational boating, the industry [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Marine Insurance

Tagged: boat manufacturer insurance program labor shortage marine industry solving marine labor shortage

Many would say that there is no better way to beat the heat than to jump in the marina. While taking a dip in the water to cool down might seem like a fun [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Marine Insurance

Tagged: dangers of swimming in marinas marina insurance program Marina Liability Marina Swimming Dangers

As a boatyard or marina, it’s imperative for your clients to demonstrate their commitment to excellence and safety. Not only does this demonstrate professionalism, but it can help attract more and more customers. Since [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Marine Insurance

Tagged: ABYC boat safety checks building marina customer loyalty marina insurance program