Insurance Coverage
As some of you know, opening day was eventful for me and my crew. I was coming out of Rockhold Creek. It was just before daybreak and I followed the charter boats out past the jetty. I opened it up to 17mph (the speed most charters run out of Deale). I told my crew to be on the lookout for the white clam markers just outside Deale (the winter ice had laid them over). I told them they would be easy enough to see, but extra eyes would be helpful.
About three to five minutes outside the jetty, we felt a WHAM. My first thought was that I hit something. But instead, we had been hit from behind by another boat:mad: A 33 ft Grady White (with radar) ran smack dab into my outboard and slid off to do damage to my gelcoat on the transom. I was amazed that it wasn't more damage. The engine cover needed replacing and about 9 inches of gelcoat work. I guess, because I was doing 17 and he was doing 27 (maybe); it was like he hit me at only 10mph. Add to that, a boat in the water moves forward when hit (not stationary like a car), and we were all very lucky. Anyway, I got my new insurance premium bill for this coming year. Because I put in a claim, I no longer qualify for a special discount that I was getting. My old bill was for $695/year. The new bill is for $765/year. Now I realize that's only $70 more/year. But it pisses me off that My insurance rates went up due to someone else hitting me from behind and being at fault. I'll spend $70 on a single fishing trip (ice, bait, gas, tackle); but it's the principle that has me ticked. It's not financially efficient, but I'll spend $800 on a new insurance policy, just so I can call them and tell them to Kiss My A$$. So here's what I need from you. What insurance company do you have? Have you ever put in a claim? How proficient were they in handling your claim? Are you still happy with your carrier? I'm with BoatUS and never put in a claim in for over 30 years of boating. Even when my electronics were stolen, I placed a claim, but then the electronics were recovered, so my claim was withdrawn. Again, I realize that $70 is not a big deal. I may be forced to stay with them if I can't find another carrier. I know some people have Charter Lakes and are happy. Who do you have and how happy are you? 5th |
I use Sea Insure from Seatow for the last 5 years but I have not had a claim so I really do not know since a claim is where you separate the good from the bad .
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Call Jerry Judge at Bayside insurance in Stevensville. He is an Erie rep.
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BUT; technically, I put in a claim:eek: Therefore, I'm not eligible for a special discount that I was getting for NEVER putting in a claim:mad: Like I said, for the policy to go up $70 is not a huge increase. I'm sure it cost them more than $70 to process my claim. They had not only the office paperwork, but their adjuster/surveyor came out twice to see the boat (and I know he had to get paid too). I haven't called them yet to see if they will drop the $70 charge (perhaps they will). I just wanted other options before I call. 5th |
Shorething here works at Bayside insurance. Give him a call. He has my homeowners, auto, life, and umbrella with Erie. Erie is great to deal with when you need them (I have had auto claims and house fire claims with them). I got a multipolicy discount. I used to have my boat insurance with them prior to running for hire trips. It was great to have everything backed up by the umbrella.
I now have charter lakes for my boat since I run charter trips. However I dont know how they are when it comes to claims. I know Erie is good and Chris is responsive. |
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Marty,
If you wanted to package your Home, Auto etc with the Boat then I could look at packaging everything with Erie. Erie does not insure boats stand alone. Otherwise I have markets with Progressive, Catlin, NMU and Foremost for boats stand alone. Give me a call or send me an email if you want to discuss. Chris 410-643-6641 or chris@bayside-insurance.com. |
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