Marine Insurance for all classes of vessels
Statistics reveal a year-on-year increase in the number of small craft casualties in the last 4 years with a significant proportion arising from fire. Some basic steps can be taken by operators of small craft to prevent onboard fires and minimise danger to crew and passengers. 1. First-aid fire-fighting appliances should be serviceable. The number of [...]
Insurance Risk & Claims Management issued a warning about a steady increase in outboard engine thefts. Countrywide both small and large outboard engine theft is a serious exposure and all boat owners and yards need to look at their security provisions. In the case of yards CCTV systems are becoming cheaper and more manageable with [...]
Insurance Risk & Claims Management Limited, one of the UK’s leading classic boat insurance specialists, is delighted to be associated with the MTB102 Trust. The Trust is responsible for the running and maintenance of the famous MTB102 motor torpedo boat which is a leading member of the Association of Dunkirk Little Ships and escorting the [...]
If you or your customers are having difficulty in insuring high performance boats with normal Insurance providers you should be considering the services of a truly Independent Broker for your Introducer arrangements. We have recently placed a high performance rib with two 350 hp Mercurys capable of speeds in excess of 100 mph. Over the [...]
The Environment Agency's requirements for River Thames boat registration, in respect of powered boats, include a mandatory requirement of Third Party Liability Insurance, with a minimum sum insured of £1,000,000. Insurance policy checks will be carried out by the Agency on 10% of registered vessels each month and the maximum fine for failing to comply with registration [...]
Channelglaze Ltd have been a leading manufacturer of aluminium windows for Canal Boats, Dutch Barges and other vessels since 1978. The Birmingham-based company are leading innovators in this field, and are renowned for their determination not to compromise on the quality of their product. In addition to single and double-glazed solutions in a wide range of frames, Channelglaze also offer their [...]
Boats2Gleam is a specialist boat valeting company operting in London, the Thames Valley and South Coast areas and recently became a client of IRCM. Their Boatcare Service comprises a range of solutions from a simple boat wash or boat polishing task to complex anti-fouling and boat detailing. The business was seen as particularly attractive to IRCM due to [...]
IRCM have announced the launch of a dedicated insurance scheme for Fletcher Boat owners. IRCM Director Pat Ward, who used to be the UK's largest Fletcher Boat dealer before founding IRCM said "Fletchers is a brand with Worldwide recognition and we are delighted to be able to offer a bespoke insurance package for Fletcher enthusiasts". Over [...]
Insurance Risk & Claims Management is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the title of "Commercial Lines Broker of the Year" in the 2010 Insurance Age Awards as well as reaching the Final of the "Schemes Broker of the Year" category. The Awards are in recognition of IRCM's commitment to deliver the very [...]
