What's Covered
Boat insurance policies are normally written using an "all risk" policy form. Do not think “all risk”
means everything is covered. “All Risk” means that all damage to the boat is covered unless specifically
excluded. So, when you have an "all risk" policy you need to review the policy exclusions to see what is
covered. If it is not excluded, then it is covered.
Not common in the boat insurance industry but a policy could be written using a “named peril” policy form.
A “named peril” policy only covers what is specifically stated or named in the policy. Fire, lightning, wind and
theft would be common named perils.
There is really no way a “named peril” policy can name all the unexpected, odd situations that can happen to a
boat owner. Think of the oddest situation you have experienced as a boat owner. With an “all risk” policy,
if it is not specifically excluded, then it is covered.
Review what is excluded.
Review our in-depth Boat Insurance Guide.
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