February 24, 2017
AgencyChecklist for Prepping your Boat for the Season
Soon, it will be time to dust off the sails and motors and prepare your boat for a new season on the water. If you kept the boat in storage for the winter, there is always the chance of deterioration while in storage. Mold could grow, frames could crack and other pieces could break. Sensitive […]
January 23, 2017
AgencyStoring Your Sails Safely
Your boat faces risks while it is in storage. That’s why it is never a good idea to cancel your boat insurance policy during the winter. Not only should you keep your boat insurance, you should always store the boat during the winter. As you prepare to put the boat away, you often have to take […]
November 19, 2016
AgencyIs Boat Insurance for Lake Use Less Than Coastal Coverage?
Where you use your boat makes a big difference to your boat insurance agent. Insurance companies want and need to know the amount of expected risk associated with the watercraft when creating an insurance policy for it. For this reason, it is somewhat necessary to outline expectations for use with your insurer. There are various […]
October 21, 2016
AgencyHow to Select Liability Insurance for Your Sailboat
The feeling of being out in the open water, sail high in the air, and no cares in the world can be the best reason to purchase a new sailboat. If you are making the decision to buy a sailboat, it’s important to obtain the proper insurance on it, much like you would for any […]
October 12, 2016
AgencyWarm Autumn Wishes | October 2016 Newsletter – Casey Insurance Group
Warm Autumn Wishes | October 2016 “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” – L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables Horror Story: What Happens if Your Boat Damages the Dock? Whether you have ten years of experience or you are brand new at piloting your boat, things happen. Undercurrents […]
September 20, 2016
AgencyWhat Happens if Your Boat Damages the Dock?
Whether you have ten years of experience or you are brand new at piloting your boat, things happen. Undercurrents are a problem. Items you simply cannot see are sometimes in the way. You may have problems related to wind. When something happens and your boat collides with the dock, the first thing to do is […]
September 13, 2016
AgencyHurricane Hermine Reminds Us To Be Prepared
Our highly unusual hurricane drought came to an end with Hermine making landfall in Florida and leisurely impacting the eastern coast through New England. All boat owners should diligently work their hurricane plan and to prepare their boats ahead of a Named Storm. GMIC’s Yacht and Charter policies provide reimbursement coverage for Hurricane Haul-Out and […]
August 26, 2016
AgencyBoat Education Discounts Can Lower Your Premium Costs
Most people who purchase a boat know how to sail. They already have experience on the open water. Depending on the size and type of boat, you may recognize the importance of having formal training in boat operation. What many people don’t realize is that boat educational programs can actually help owners to secure lower […]
July 20, 2016
AgencyDo You Need Uninsured Boater Coverage for Your Sailboat?
Sailboat insurance is not always a requirement. While it typically makes good financial sense for a boat owner to have proper boat insurance on their vehicle, there are many instances in which this just does not happen. If you are out on the water and doing everything right, it can be frustrating when an accident […]
June 22, 2016
Agency5 Most Costly Boat Insurance Claims
Boat insurance may not seem necessary. Many of today’s boat owners put a lot of time and effort into protecting their boats. And you may spend a good deal of time out on the open water, far away from other people. Yet, boats, like most valuable assets, need insurance protection to safeguard that value. The […]