Speedboat Insurance

Keeping you on the water

When conditions are right, there’s no more thrilling an experience than taking your speedboat out on the open water. So you’ll need insurance that matches up to the highest levels of performance and reliability to ensure that you’re properly protected. With over 30 years’ experience in boat insurance you can be reassured that we understand your needs and offer a 5 star rated “All Risks Boat Insurance Policy” to keep your pride and joy fully protected out on the water. In addition to this, we also offer “Third Party Only” to ensure that if your speedboat injures or damages other people or property you’re always covered.

The benefits of insuring with MS Amlin

Over 30 years’ experience

Formerly Haven Knox-Johnston, MS Amlin Boat Insurance is one of the UK’s leading boat insurance specialists.

“5 star” rated "All Risks" Policy

Our All Risks Boat Insurance Policy awarded the highest possible rating by a panel of Brokers through Insurance Age Magazine.

Out of hours Claims helpline

There when you really need us should the worst happen with practical help and advice.

Rewarding loyalty

Enhancements to your policy start as soon as your first renewal, with increasing benefits going up to 5 years+ T&C’s apply.

Paul Knox-Johnston

Business Development Manager

We offer a fully comprehensive service to all of our trusted business partners as well as our customers.

If you would like to find out more about how we can help improve your business income by joining our winning team, please contact me.

What does it cover?

All risks cover

Cover for loss, damage, theft and third party liability
Agreed value policy
Outboard motors and tenders automatically covered up to £350 without declaration (increases available)
Emergency Medical Expenses and Personal Accident cover is provided
No excess deducted for loss or damage claims caused by an uninsured third party
No excess on claims that arise while your vessel is moored on a pontoon berth in a marina
No excess deducted for claims relating to third party
Optional cover for the towing of water skiers and water toys are available
10% discount if moored in a UK marina
Option to add Marine Legal Protection cover

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Third party only cover

Cover for damage to any other vessel or property that you are legally liable to pay
Cover for death and injury that you are legally liable to pay
Cover for pollution that you are legally liable to pay
Cover for emergency medical expenses and personal accidents
No excess deducted on this policy

Are there any restrictions on where Speedboats can be moored? Find out more

It is important to check as most insures will impose conditions or restrictions for small vessels left afloat unattended. Our MS Amlin All Risks Boat Insurance Policy excludes cover for sinking or swamping for any vessel less than 17 feet in length boat, which has a maximum designed speed in excess of 17 knots when left unattended afloat.

The above is for information purposes only. It is not intended to define legal terms nor is it intended to affect the interpretation of any policy we may issue. If you have any questions concerning your insurance, there is no replacement for having your individual questions answered individually by your insurance broker or insurer.

Who can drive my boat? Find out more

Apart from the restrictions noted below, it is usual for an insurance to cover anyone driving your boat with your permission. It is worth noting however, that minors under 18 years old are not usually covered to drive the vessel without an adult being on board and in charge at all times. If there is someone who will regularly use the boat, whether or not you are on board, it is advisable to inform the insurer. Give details of the name, age, record and experience, together with any claims history of this person.

Anyone borrowing the boat should also be made aware of any limitations to the insurance, in particular, where the boat may be used or moored. Under our MS Amlin All Risks Boat Insurance Policy there are specific references to restrictions as to who may "drive" the boat as below:

If you give permission for someone else to be in charge of your vessel you must take steps to ensure they have the experience to do so.
There is no liability cover for anyone operating, managing or working upon the vessel who is employed by a shipyard, repair yard, marina, yacht club, sales agency, delivery contractor or similar organisation. Therefore if anyone covered by these categories is going to drive your boat it is essential that they confirm they have their own professional indemnity cover.
If you are lending your boat for any form of "consideration", this will not be considered “private pleasure use" and will be deemed "hire or reward". This use is normally excluded under insurance policies unless insurers have given their prior agreement to such use.
If you are arranging for a delivery skipper to sail or deliver you vessel you should obtain a copy of the skipper and crews sailing CV and make sure that they have the appropriate Professional indemnity insurance in place as insurers will often want to see this prior to agreeing cover.

The above is for information purposes only. It is not intended to define legal terms nor is it intended to affect the interpretation of any policy we may issue.
If you have any questions concerning your insurance, there is no replacement for having your individual questions answered individually by your insurance broker or insurer.