The United States has now approved a coverage for craft traveling into Cuban waters. American boat insurance is now available to boaters traveling from the United States into Cuban waters. Marine insurance company, Pantaenius, will be offering policies for this situation. This may reduce a considerable barrier to Cuban travel for the purposes of cruising and fishing. While the embargo for travel to Cuba was lifted nearly a year ago, hull insurance had yet to be allowed. When the embargo was lifted, U.S. citizens with a legal reason to travel…
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Boat insurance policyholders don’t always understand their coverage
Many customers don’t realize that there is a great deal more to this protection than meets the eye. Boating season is now fully underway and boaters have purchased their boat insurance policies for the season. That said, many of the 87 million recreational boaters in the U.S. don’t seem to fully understand those policies. Recreational boaters buy insurance coverage year after year without knowing important points about it. Among the most important types of boat insurance coverage is the form that provides protection when it’s not in use. When your…
Read MoreBoaters may need to be careful this Fourth of July
Insurer warns consumers to be careful during their celebrations July fourth is approaching and many people throughout the United States are preparing to celebrate the occasion. One of the staples of the Fourth of July is fireworks, and these explosive displays of color can be wondrous fun, but they also become very dangerous when mishandled. The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies is warning those planning to celebrate the Fourth of July to exercise caution, because consuming too much alcohol can lead to a misuse of fireworks and cause a disaster.…
Read MoreBoat insurance may be necessary even after homeowners coverage
The boating season has already started but many enthusiasts don’t realize that they’re not adequately protected. Although the season for watercraft has had its unofficial start and people have been flocking to their local lakes to be able to get as much out of this year’s warm weather as they possibly can, but many don’t realize that they will likely require additional boat insurance to provide them with the coverage that they need. It isn’t uncommon for people to think that their homeowners insurance or cottage policy is enough. AAA…
Read MoreIs your insurance ready for National Water Safety Month?
After the long winter, it is almost time to start opening pools and heading to the beach again. Now that the weather is warming up, we are rapidly approaching May, and the insurance industry is reminding Americans that it is National Water Safety Month, which is a very important time for making sure that precautions are taken so that everyone will be able to enjoy various aquatic activities safely. Even before that month has the chance to begin, there are certain steps to take. Although you may only be opening…
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