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 20 years’ experience. We’re narrowboat insurance specialists with more than 50,000 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 Customer Experience Award at the 2024 British Insurance Awards. This award stands pride of place next to our 2025 Feefo Platinum Trusted Customer Service Award for consistently delivering outstanding customer service to our policyholders and our 2020 UK Broker of the Year Award.  Our multi-award-winning customer service is a true reflection of our commitment to consistently provide the very best customer experience.

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 £5miliion 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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Up to £5million Liability

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