Marine Insurance News
Cash flow is often an issue for new ventures so it should come as a welcome relief for new Marine Traders looking for insurance that low-cost options are available to them that don’t compromise on quality of cover. Marine Trades Insurance specialists Insurance Risk & Claims Management Ltd (IRCM) are offering entry level cover from [...]
In Part 2 of our guide for enthusiasts new to RIBs and RIB Insurance we look at additional property cover, your third party liability and some of the additional benefits and features to might be offered. Also included are some examples of “small print” you should look for in your RIB Insurance Policy [...]
Marine traders appear to be under closer scrutiny by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE). A recent series of client visits by IRCM has revealed that surprise inspections of operators in the Sector by HSE are becoming commonplace. Traders who have recently experienced inspections have told IRCM that inspectors have advised them that the HSE [...]
Thinking of buying a Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB)? Well assuming it’s for private and pleasure (P&P) use (commercial RIBs will be dealt with in a separate article) here’s a guide to some of the insurance issues you may encounter as well as some of the benefits you might get as part of your cover. Use an [...]
Marine Contractors: New Edition of MA1 Available The HSE has updated its guidelines concerning medical examination and assessment for commercial divers by its Approved Medical Examiners of Divers (AMEDs). The new edition of MA1 follows a review of obesity, mental health, respiratory fitness, cardiovascular and neurological fitness, ENT, diabetes and exercise testing. A copy of [...]
The recent fines of 2 companies following the fatal electrocution of an employee has highlighted the cost of failing to comply with electrical regulations. As well as the devastating effects of the death of the 27 year old man on his family and friends the price paid in fines and costs to the businesses found guilty [...]
Is this a one-off discount? Absolutely not. We will continue to offer you a 10% discount at each renewal subject to the Club remaining within our normal underwriting parameters Does the discount mean I will have weaker cover? Far from it. The scope of cover is at least as good as anything you may already [...]
As a specialist Maritime and Marine Club Insurance broker, we appreciate RYA membership benchmarks an affiliated sailing club's professionalism and expertise. Adherence to the Association’s safety management policy and system means you are operating to audited and approved standards that address some of the foremost concerns of modern insurers. Because you are an RYA affiliated club [...]
Self-employed marina operators and harbour masters who need to source their own insurance protection can access great cover at competitive rates direct from IRCM. The independent Marine Insurance specialists can offer a variety of options ranging from stand-alone Public & Yachtyard Liability Insurance to combined programmes covering property, vessels and hired-in plant. IRCM will match the [...]
IRCM are offering great rates for Shipwrights looking for Liability Insurance. Great rates with cover options that include Lloyds of London security and one of the World's leading Global Marine Insurers. To obtain a no-obligation premium indication for your business email markelcocks@marineinsurance-ircm.co.uk or telephone Mark on 01902 796 793
