Boat Builders & Repairers Insurance: Essential cover for marine trades professionals
If your work involves building, repairing, or servicing vessels, you need specialist insurance products that respond directly to the unique liabilities of your trade.
Network Insurance House provides comprehensive, Australia-wide coverage that is specifically designed for the Marine Trades, including the crucial protection needed when client vessels are in your care, custody, and control.
We offer bespoke solutions and dedicated support for professionals in:
- Boat repair and maintenance
- Marine Electricians and other specialised trades
- Ship repairers and slipway operators
- Mobile marine technicians
- Boat builders (commercial and recreational)
Why specialist Marine Trades Insurance matters
What does our tailored Marine Trades Insurance cover?
Our package is specifically built around the needs of boat builders and repairers:
- Care, Custody, and Control (Ship Repairers Liability): The main feature of our cover. Protects you against physical damage or loss to client vessels while they are in your possession or under your control for work including sea trials.
- Public & Products Liability: Essential protection against claims for third-party injury or property damage caused by your negligence, or arising from products and services you supply.
- Tools and Equipment: Covers your expensive trade tools and small watercraft you own against loss, theft, or damage, whether on-site or in transit.
- Property & Contents: Covers your workshop, premises, contents, and fixtures against major perils.
- Australia-Wide Coverage: Your policy protects you regardless of the state or territory you are working in.
Optional Extensions Available:
- Errors & Omissions (Professional Indemnity): Covers financial loss claims arising from professional advice or design work.
- Statutory Liability: Covers fines and penalties imposed for breaches of certain Australian legislation.
Partnership and association benefits
We are committed to making life easier for the marine trades, backed by the strength of the Network Insurance House:
- Bespoke Association Package: We offer a specialised package for BIA Members and Marine Card Holders, providing tailored cover and competitive premiums.
- Expert Claims Management: Our dedicated team uses its long-standing relationships with specialist insurers to manage your claim for you, acting as your advocate.
- Flexible Payments: We are able to arrange Premium Funding solutions, including a monthly payment option.
What happens if I have a claim?
When a critical claim arises, such as damage to a client vessel, we ensure immediate, expert action:
- Dedicated team: Network Insurance House has a separate dedicated Claims Team who manage our clients' claims.
- Expert guidance: A friendly, experienced broker is available by phone to guide you through the process, ensuring a fast resolution to minimise disruption to your workflow.
- Prompt resolution: Our focus is on quick and efficient claim settlement.
Ready for your quote? Contact our specialists
Get the essential, comprehensive protection your boat repair or building business needs.
Contact one of our experienced brokers today. Please advise our team if you are a BIA Member to access our specialist package.
Call 1300 856 657 or Email marine@nih.com.au
