Comprehensive boat insurance at competitive prices

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Our comprehensive boat insurance policies offer you...

  • No Excess For Third Party Claims
  • Agreed Value
  • 0% Finance
  • Protected no claims bonus
  • Third party liability £5,000,000
  • Single handed sailing
  • Legal protection cover
  • Medical expenses cover
  • Personal accident cover
  • 24 hour emergency claims helpline
  • Simple online claims procedure
  • Rapid claims settlement
  • Excellent financial security
  • Friendly personal service
  • Exclusive discounts via MyBoat
  • Marina features included as standard if vessel is kept in a marina
  • 24 hour online access to all of your policies and documentation
  • No Excess for Third Party Claims
  • Agreed Value
  • 0% Finance
  • Protected no claims bonus
  • Third party liability £5,000,000
  • Legal protection cover
  • Medical expenses cover
  • Personal accident cover
  • 24 hour emergency claims helpline
  • Simple online claims procedure
  • Rapid claims settlement
  • Excellent financial security
  • Friendly personal service
  • Exclusive discounts via MyBoat
  • Marina features included as standard if vessel is kept in a marina
  • 24 hour online access to all of your policies and documentation
  • Contents Cover
  • 0% Finance
  • RCR Cover
  • Automatic liveaboard cover
  • Agreed value
  • Protected no claims bonus
  • Third party liability £5,000,000
  • Legal protection cover
  • Medical expenses cover
  • Personal accident cover
  • 24 hour emergency claim helpline
  • Simple claims procedure
  • Rapid claims settlement
  • Excellent financial security
  • Friendly personal service
  • Exclusive discounts via MyBoat
  • Marina features included as standard if vessel is kept in a marina
  • 24 hour online access to all of your policies and documentation
  • Protected No Claims Bonus
  • Machinery Damage Cover
  • Road Transit Cover
  • 0% Finance available
  • Agreed value policy
  • Third party liability £5,000,000
  • Legal protection cover
  • No excess for claims where a third party is found liable
  • Medical expenses cover
  • Personal accident cover
  • 24 hour emergency claims helpline
  • Simple online claims procedure
  • Rapid claims settlement
  • Excellent financial security
  • Friendly personal service
  • Exclusive discounts via MyBoat
  • Marina features included as standard if vessel is kept in a marina
  • 24 hour access to all of your policies via your online account
  • Protected No Claims Bonus
  • Machinery Damage Cover
  • Road Transit Cover
  • 0% finance available
  • Agreed value policy
  • Third party liability £5,000,000
  • Legal protection cover
  • No excess for claims where a third party is found liable
  • Medical expenses cover
  • Personal accident cover
  • 24 hour emergency claims helpline
  • Simple online claims procedure
  • Rapid claims settlement
  • Excellent financial security
  • Friendly personal service
  • Exclusive discounts via MyBoat
  • Marina features included as standard if vessel is kept in a marina
  • 24 hour online access to all of your policies and documentation
  • Automatic racing cover and refund of entry fees
  • Personal belongings cover up to £350
  • New for old on all items in the event of a claim
  • Agreed value policy
  • No age limit of user or craft
  • Medical expenses cover
  • Transit and trailer cover
  • 24 hour emergency helpline
  • Legal protection cover
  • No excess on third party claims
  • Personal accident cover
  • Rapid claims settlement
  • Simple online claims procedure
  • Third party liability £5,000,000
  • Exclusive discounts via MyBoat
  • Inland coastal waters of EEA countries for up to 30 days per year
  • 24 hour online access to all of your policies and documentation
  • 5% discount available for tracker system and data tags
  • Water skis and water toys liability available
  • Transit and trailer cover
  • Fully comprehensive policy
  • Cover included for unnamed experienced drivers
  • Cover for accompanied drivers 14+
  • Inland coastal waters of EEA countries for up to 30 days per year
  • Savings for summer only use
  • No excess for claims where a third party is found liable
  • Third party liability £3,000,000
  • Legal protection cover (optional)
  • Cover for experienced drivers 16+
  • 24 hour emergency claims helpline
  • Simple online claims procedure
  • Rapid claims settlement
  • Excellent financial security
  • Friendly personal service
  • Exclusive discounts via MyBoat
  • 24 hour online access to all of your policies and documentation
  • 0% Finance
  • Discount for RYA PWC Qualification
  • Theft Cover
  • 30 Days Free European Use
  • Recreational Racing Cover
  • No age limit on user of craft
  • Multiple small crafts can be covered in one policy
  • Third party liability £5,000,000
  • Transit and trailer cover
  • 24 hour emergency claims helpline
  • Simple online claims procedure
  • Rapid claims settlement
  • Friendly personal service
  • Excellent financial security
  • Exclusive discounts via MyBoat
  • 24 hour online access to all of your policies and documentation
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Policy features are subject to restrictions. Please see policy wording for full details.

For more information about the features of our GJW Direct Insurance, please refer to the relevant policy document.

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What GJW Direct customers think

George

1st impressions of dealing with GJW and taking out the cover on our V45 10/10. Debbie extremely helpful. Thank you for your perseverance in getting the right cover in place for us.

Al

Unfortunately in the last 10 months I have had to make 2 insurance claims - GJW on both occasions have been absolutely fantastic . I would strongly recommend this company - truly outstanding - great service and very easy to deal with - Thanks

Alison

Sarah was exceptionally helpful in arranging my boat insurance and ensured by the end of the call that I was informed, knowledgeable and pleased that I had secured the best possible cover for my needs. Thank you!