Commercial Insurance

Marine-related businesses have operations that expose them to risks that go far beyond the coverage provided by ordinary commercial insurance. At Navis, we specialize in helping companies find the marine-specific insurance that they need to protect their business. We offer solutions for a wide array of businesses – from boat dealers and manufacturers to cargo transporters and marina operators.

Types

Vessels

No matter what type of commercial vessels you own, we can provide appropriate insurance options including the most common coverage types like hull and machinery, charterer’s legal liability, breach of warranty, and mortgage interests as well as protection and indemnity.

Manufacturers

We offer builder’s risk coverage to boat manufacturers that is tailored to their specific needs and keeps them protected throughout the entire construction process – from laying the keel to sea trials and final delivery.

Dealers/Brokers

Each boat dealer or broker is different from the next. That’s why we design a customized insurance package for each one – including coverage for general liability, dealer inventory, dealer errors and omissions, non-owned vessels and more.

Repair

From large shipyards to mobile marine mechanics, we help ship repairers obtain the necessary coverage to protect them from liability related to the boats that they work on.

Marina Operations

Running a marina involves risks that are not usually covered by general liability insurance. Our marina operator’s legal liability insurance package fills in the gaps and can be tailored to each individual marina.

Cargo

Buying, selling and shipping goods across the ocean exposes you to cargo risks, which may vary depending on the terms of sale. In order to protect both your cargo and your business, you need insurance that covers damages and losses to goods in transit. Navis has access to the strongest cargo insurers in the business and resources that can make the issuance of certificates and monthly declarations easier.

Specialty

We provide specialty insurance for a number of marine-related businesses and activities including: wharves, terminals, salvage, semi-submersible, bare boat/time charters, legal liability for charterers, armed marine security and ship management/consulting.

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  • “Navis offers liberal Coverage, Limits, Underwriter Security, and clear Policy Wordings. Support Staff do follow through and deliver. Paul Mendham provides a willingness to help with his strong insight, expertise, and personal experience. First Quote is their Best Quote.”

    - Craig Minaker, Retired ,Marine Insurance Broker and Long Term Boater

  • “We have been working with Paul Mendham since the start of our company. He has managed our insurance needs as we have grown and expanded our operations. He and the team at Navis understand our business, which makes the complexities of our insurance that much easier. They have placed the builder’s risk on our most complex builds, provide coverage for the business, and they even insure my own boat. I know if I need them day or night, they will be there to assist us, and that peace of mind allows me to focus on my business.”

    - Tim Charles, Owner, Platinum Marine (2010) Ltd, Crescent Custom Yachts, Milltown Marine Services, Wrap Boats

  • “Fraser Yacht Sales is very satisfied with the exceptional service and support provided by the team at Navis. Navis offers a comprehensive follow-up for our yacht purchase clients along with policy advice and competitive insurance products. Our corporate requirements for inventory insurance coverage combined with our international shipping needs have allowed us to import yachts with competitive rates and service. Thank you Navis for your continued support!”

    - Ian Fraser, President, Fraser Yacht Sales

  • “We have placed our trust in Navis since they began eight years ago and Paul Mendham has been our insurance broker for over 12 years. We have appreciated their solid marine experience when deciding on our insurance needs for our fast-paced marina and boatyard, but we also count on Navis to provide coverage for our non-marine business assets. The Navis team has always been professional and responsive in all areas including the unfortunate times when we have had an incident and made a claim. I have no problem giving Navis my unqualified endorsement.”

    - Don Prittie, General Manager, Canoe Cove Marina

  • “In 2012, Harken Towing moved our insurance business to Navis. We have been consistently satisfied with the service they provide. We actively promote their name to all marine-related businesses. Their extensive knowledge of our industry sets them ahead of other insurance brokers. They understand the need for timely service and repeatedly deliver on all of our requests. If you’re looking to renew your policy, call Paul and Kris to review your options.”

    - Ian Shandler, General Operations Manager, Harken Towing

  • “We operate a multi-faceted operation in the recreational marine industry. It has many complex risks peculiar to maritime law. We have found Paul Mendham and his team at Navis to be the most knowledgeable in the industry and their customer service is exceptional.”

    - Reed Point Marina

  • The Amix Group has many operations, including several in the marine industry but also some non-marine business as well, and the team at Navis brokers all of our insurance needs. We like the fact that they are responsive to our needs, value us as a client and focus on managing both the cost of our insurance and the breadth of coverages required. They have been there for us outside of office hours, and we have peace of mind knowing that we can call them anytime for assistance, as we are a 24/7 company.

    - Rob Dhari, CFO, Amix Group

  • Navis is incredible to work with. Their knowledge of the marine industry is second to none and the contacts and support they can provide in the event of an incident are unparalleled. We are proud to partner with Navis.

    - Megan Sewell, General Manager, Sewell’s Marina