Boat/Watercraft Insurance

As a boat owner, you know the pleasures of the bounding main, or the simple joy of fun in the sun with friends and family. Or maybe you like to go it alone with a peaceful day of fishing. Don't let damage to or destruction of your boat take any of these life-is-good moments away from you. Get the insurance you need. Get the insurance you deserve.

Read below for everything you need to know about insuring your watercraft. Remember, a Lighthouse representative is just a phone call away.

For a free, no-obligation quote on your watercraft insurance, call your local Lighthouse agent today at 1-888-399-0300, or complete our simple online quote form.

The Risks of Owning a Boat
Owning a boat carries many of the same risks as owning an automobile. You could be held accountable for

bodily injury property damage as a result of an accident
be injured by an uninsured operator
lose valuable property because of a hurricane, fire or other peril

Lighthouse Insurance can help protect you from serious financial losses such as:
bodily injury to you, your family, and others
damage to others' property
water skiing liability
lawsuits
collision
sinking
running aground
striking submerged objects
theft
fire
smoke
vandalism
windstorm

Necessary Protection
To make sure you, your family and your boat/watercraft are adequately covered, Lighthouse's watercraft policy offers seven different coverages:
protection and indemnity coverage
excess medical payments
uninsured boater
hull and equipment protection
trailer coverage
towing and disablement
additional endorsements

You can tailor your policy to best suit your needs simply by selecting one of these categories. Some coverages are contingent upon the purchase of other coverages.

Liability Protection
Protection and Indemnity Coverage
protects you and covered persons for bodily injury and property damage when you injure other people in a boating accident, or damage other people's property
covers costs associated with legal defense and wreck removal

Lighthouse Insurance automatically provides Excess Medical Payments Coverage at no additional cost when protection and indemnity coverage is purchased. This coverage protects you, your family members, and guests using or occupying your boat from excess medical expenses, i.e., those not paid or payable under other insurance.

Uninsured Boater Coverage
similar to uninsured motorist coverage for automobiles
not offered by many other insurance carriers, Lighthouse's policy protects you with coverage for bodily injury losses when you are struck by someone who "hits and runs"
has no insurance or has insurance, but their company refuses to pay, or cannot pay due to insolvency

Physical Damage Coverage
Hull and Equipment Coverage
protects you against damage to your watercraft, the motor, furnishings, and equipment
covers salvage charges and reasonable towing charges incurred while moving your damaged boat to a repair site
Trailer Coverage
provides for direct physical loss of a trailer listed on your policy
Towing and Disablement Coverage
A Lighthouse exclusive not available through all watercraft insurers
protection for towing - land or water
delivery of gas
trailer coverage
emergency repair work while away from a safe harbor
trailer road service


Additional Endorsements
To further meet your boating insurance needs, you may choose to add valuable endorsements to your policy.

Personal Effects Coverage
protects personal property such as sports and fishing equipment, clothing, etc., under a named peril basis

Permission to Charter Coverage
protects you if you hire someone to operate your boat
rent or lease your boat for money or any type of consideration

Should you have any additional questions about Lighthouse's watercraft insurance coverage, please don't hesitate to contact your local Lighthouse representative today at 1-888-399-0300. Get the quote you need in the time you need it.

"Please refer to your policy declarations page as special terms, conditions And exclusions may apply."

 




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