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| Damage Avoidance Program |
Ron Stillwell, Kirkwood, Missouri With every BoatUS Marine Insurance policy you automatically get the best Damage Avoidance Program in the industry, and access to expertise that comes from insuring boats, and only boats, for more than 30 years. It's a unique program that helps BoatUS Marine Insurance keep premiums lower. Hurricane Catastrophe Team "The
BoatUS Catastrophe Team arrived quickly, helping to refloat sunken
boats, organize salvage and arrange transport. They also helped
give us some badly needed advice on organizing our priorities.
One valuable lesson was that not all insurance companies are created
equal. From the first boat to the last, BoatUS Marine Insurance
didn't rest until each one was taken care of." 24-Hour Emergency Dispatch "I
had just learned that my boat was sinking and I thought finding
assistance would be impossible - it was Labor Day and my boat
was a thousand miles away. But I called BoatUS 24-hour Emergency
Dispatch and you had a salvage crew there within an hour. The
crew stabilized the boat and got it to a good yard." "We
certainly see a lot of property damage and personal injury claims
here that could have been avoided by the timely application of
the sound advice in Seaworthy. Keep up the good work!" Would you like to know more about boat maintenance and get quarterly safety articles that could keep you and your boat out of difficult situations? Seaworthy, the fact-filled quarterly newsletter distributed free of charge to all policyholders describes, in detail, actual insurance losses in the BoatUS claim files and lets readers know how these losses could have been avoided. Each issue of this widely acclaimed publication is packed with useful articles and tips-information that helps safeguard your boat and guests. Some articles in recent issues include: "Understanding Lightning Protection," "Maintaining Your Marine Engine," and "Adding Electrical Equipment and Wiring." Investigative Services "After
receiving your report, the manufacturer stood behind its product
even though the warranty had expired." With the BoatUS Yacht Policy, BoatUS provides assistance in investigating manufacturer's defects for boats and machinery-we do the research and homework for you. Investigative Services provides surveyor reports, laboratory analysis, metallurgical reports, and technical specialists to resolve warranty problems with manufacturers. In most cases, manufacturers have been willing to correct the problems caused in the course of manufacture when presented with the surveys and other date acquired through the Investigative Services. Damage Avoidance Inspections "This
type of inspection provides boaters with a safer vessel by pointing
out areas that need attention." Periodically, boats over 10 years of age may be selected for a condition inspection by a qualified marine surveyor at the company's expense. These inspections include a survey of a boat's safety-related systems, including the fuel and electrical systems, machinery, structural members, and, with sailboats, the mast and rigging. The purpose of these inspections is to help the boat owner avoid losses and properly maintain the boat. Brochures, Checklists and Self-Inspection Guides "Thanks
to the advice in your Hurricane Brochure, my boat survived Hugo." BoatUS has produced a series of publications on a variety of topics ranging from preparing a boat for a hurricane to winterizing your boat and engine to inspecting electrical systems. Click to view the latest Damage Avoidance Brochure on-line. Seaworthy, Investigative Services, Damage Avoidance Surveys, and an assortment of useful publications add up to much more than just boat insurance. It's a total protection program from the boating experts! |
