Insurance

Anatomy Of A Boat Collision

An in-depth look at the facts behind an actual boat insurance claim. Who was at fault, and why?

5 Spring Claims To Avoid

Our GEICO | BoatUS Marine Insurance claim files highlight the most common springtime problems. Here's how to avoid being one of our statistics.

Analyzing Onboard Fire Claims

Onboard fires happen more than you'd think. Here's what digging into the GEICO | BoatUS Marine Insurance claim files teaches us about preventing them.

Do I Really Need To Winterize?

If you look at the most recent GEICO | BoatUS Marine Insurance winterizing claims analysis over the last 10 years, the answer is a resounding 'yes'.

Craziest Boat Insurance Claims

Most of the claims that pass through the BoatUS Marine Insurance claims department are pretty standard. But after insuring boats for 52 years, we've seen plenty that are anything but.

Insurance For Peer To Peer Boat Rental

Today, using peer-to-peer platforms, you can ask a stranger to cook you dinner, move your couch, or walk your dog. There are even those who’ll loan you their boat for the afternoon.

Marine Surveyors

Who to contact and how to get the most useful survey for your money.

Avoiding The Boat Insurance Blues

Five ways that some boat insurance policies fail to live up to expectations.

A Strange Case of Justice

According to forensic experts, the Baja ramped over the sailboat and crushed the cabin bulkhead, leaving prop marks in the deck. If you think there's a story here, you're right.