Narrowboat Insurance

Assist Insurance Services Limited is one of the UK’s leading providers of narrowboat insurance offering competitive premiums and great value for money. Speak to one of our specialist advisors today by requesting a quote or a call back.

Narrowboat Insurance

Assist Insurance Services Limited is one of the leading providers of narrowboat insurance offering competitive premiums and great value for money. Speak to one of our specialist advisors today by requesting a quote or a call back.

Narrowboat Insurance Specialists

Your narrowboat is a large investment for you, so it’s important to make sure that you have the right level of cover, should the worst happen. Here at Assist Insurance Services Ltd, we have designed insurance policies for narrowboats that gives you the most comprehensive cover available. You’ll have the added peace of mind when you insure with us and this is because you’ll receive great cover as standard. There are many optional extras to choose from too, so that you can tailor the cover around your individual circumstances, as we completely understand one policy does not suit all.

Our flexible policy options means you have a choice of 3 covers:

Craft & Liability Cover

This covers damage to the craft and includes public liability. This is the most popular cover and is suitable for most boaters.

Craft Cover Only

This covers damage to your craft only and is suitable for someone who is keeping their boat permanently ashore or refurbishing the bat ashore.

Third Party Liability Cover Only

This cover gives liability only cover and excludes any damage to the craft. This is suitable for very small crafts and for someone who needs the liability cover in order to launch their craft.

Why choose Assist Insurance Services Ltd for your Narrowboat Insurance?

Assist Insurance Services Ltd is one of the UK’s leading providers of insurance to the leisure sector and we have more than 16 years’ experience. We’re narrowboat insurance specialists with more than 44,000 policyholders throughout the UK, which makes us one of the fastest growing marine insurance providers.

The level of customer service we provide was recognised by the insurance industry when we were announced as winners of the 2020 Personal Lines Broker of the Year Award and in January this year we won the 2022 Feefo Platinum Trusted Customer Service Award. We are completely committed to providing you with the very best customer journey, so you’ll be impressed with the level of service you receive, whether you are contacting us for the first time, renewing your insurance or making a claim.

Every one of our narrowboat insurance advisors have been with us for many years so if you are insuring your narrowboat for the first time, they will be able to guide you through the process to ensure you are completely covered. Speak to a narrowboat insurance specialist today on 01604 946 779 or click below.

Here are just some of the benefits of our Narrowboat Insurance

The Narrowboat insurance cover included as standard:

Up to £5m third party liability cover
Accidental and/or malicious damage
Marina benefits (for permanent mooring only)
No increased excess for under water damage claims
Up to 5 years No Claims Discount
Theft or attempted theft
Personal accident cover included up to £20,000
Salvage, towage and assistance charges
Siting costs in the event of stranding
Club discount

If you live on the Narrowboat, you get the standard cover plus:

Professional removal of Livaboard
Student accommodation contents up to £2,500
Business equipment up to £500
Replacement locks and keys up to £500
Alternative accommodation up to £2,500
Property away from your craft
Mobile phone cover (single item limit)
Portable electronic equipment/laptops
Personal accident cover
Occupiers Liability
Valuables covered up to 10% of the total sum insured
Pedal cycle cover, £500 per pedal cycle no maximum amount
Watch and jewellery up to £1.500 per item, higher value items on request

Additional cover options available with your Narrowboat:

Protected No Claims Discount
Credit card and cash up to £250
Legal expenses cover up to £100,000
Flexible third-party liability cover
Contents cover available
Portable craft equipment

“This is my third year with Assist. Unfortunately, in the first year it was necessary for me to make a claim for a stolen push bike. Having done all the reporting and paperwork, my claim was dealt with QUICKLY AND EFFECTIVELY. This was all during the first lock down. Very impressed!”

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Assist Insurance Services win Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2022

On the 19th January 2022, Assist Insurance Services Ltd won the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, as rated by real customers.

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