Marine Facilities and Businesses
Different types of marine businesses face different risks, requiring specialized insurance coverage. We take the time to assess your company’s specific situation so that we can find the right coverage for your needs, on land and at sea.
We provide coverage for a wide range of marine businesses, such as:
Marinas (wet and dry stack)
Full-service boatyards
Boat dealers
Boat builders and manufacturers
Marine contractors
Dock builders
Marine repair businesses
And more
Let us fix you up with customized commercial marine insurance policies for:
Physical/ Dry Land Property
Coverage for buildings or land structures you have on the property, as well as their contents.
General Liability
Coverage for the legal liability of your business for loss or damage to the property of third parties in your facility, as well as death and personal injury costs for people on-site who are not your employees.
Crew Coverage
For liability claims associated with injury, including accidental death, on the job.
Builder’s Risk
Insurance for business owners to cover the building project, construction materials on-site, and liability in the event of physical loss or damage due to fire, theft, or vandalism.
Business Interruption
This essential coverage helps pay for costs associated with a short-term shut-down due to natural disaster, fire, or other covered events.
Commercial Tools and Equipment
Coverage to replace or repair tools and equipment lost or damaged due to theft, vandalism, accident or catastrophic event such as extreme weather or fire.
Product and General Liability
Protects you from financial risks associated with defective products, including bodily injury or property damage caused by the product. Can include legal fees, settlements, and other costs.
Sudden and Accidental Pollution
Provides coverage for bodily injury, property damage, and clean-up costs for pollution events that are discovered and reported in a timely manner.
Bumbershoot
Bumbershoot is an umbrella policy for marine insurance, covering liability and limits greater than what is provided by standard commercial marine policies.
Our team has expertise in every aspect of marine business, wet and dry.
Garrison Rudisill
Vice President, Maritime Insurance International
Garrison, influenced by a coastal upbringing, seamlessly transitioned into the marine industry. After college, he spent seven years mastering marina management, and it was during this period that he began his journey into maritime insurance. With over a decade in the sector, he has expertly navigated exposures from yachts to commercial waterfronts, truly understanding client needs and risks.
Nick McGinty
Managing Partner, Maritime Insurance International
Nick's prior experience in marina management equips him to discern risks from his clients' vantage points. In 2007, he founded Maritime Insurance, propelling it to become one of the largest marine-specific agencies in the Southeast. Before that, he served as General Manager at Myrtle Beach Yacht Club and later at Charleston City Marina & City Marina Company.