The ABBRAGARD Insurance Program
An insurance program custom tailored to meet the needs of the marine service industry. The ABBRAGARD program offers an extensive portfolio of quality insurance products and services designed to address the wide range of exposures unique to Boat Builders, Boatyards, and Marine Service businesses.
When you choose this program, you can trust you are working with insurance specialist who understands your specific coverage needs. This program provides access to customized coverage, competitive rates, a simplified application process, and exclusive discounts only available to ABBRA Members. A longtime supporter of ABBRA and the marine service industry, this program is underwritten by Great American Insurance Group’s Ocean Marine Division.
Ocean Marine Coverages
Marina Operator’s Legal Liability
- Repair, alterations, & maintenance
- Storage – Ashore & Afloat
- Slip & Mooring Rental
- Hauling and Launching
- Fueling and other miscellaneous services
Boat Dealers’ Inventory
- Ashore and afloat
- Exhibitions and boat shows – tailored to your needs
- Transit – within defined territory
- Delivery – within defined territory
Protection & Indemnity
- Demonstration – with your employee aboard and in control
- Customers’ Boats – when you are operating the boat
Owned Watercraft – Scheduled
- Hull
- Protection & Indemnity
Additional Options
- Equipment
- Tools
- Limited Pollution
Property Casualty Coverages
Property
- Buildings
- Business Personal Property
- Business Income
- Extra Expense
- Electronic Data Protection
- ABBRAGARD – Property Enhancements
Liability
- Commercial General Liability
- Premises
- Completed Operations
- Product
- Umbrella (Including Marine)
- Additional Options Including
- Piers, Wharves and Docks
- Automobile
- Builders Risk
- Crime
Executive Protection Coverages as offered through RISCO, Inc.
Management Liability
- Directors and Officers
- Employment Practices Liability
- Fiduciary Liability
- Kidnap and Extortion
- Workplace Violence
Network Security and Privacy Liability
Professional Liability
Foreign Travel and Liability
Considerations
Strength Experience of Starkweather & Shepley’s Marine Risk Solutions Group
Financial Stability and Marine Industry experience of Great American Insurance Group’s Ocean Marine Division
Exclusive Policy Credits Available only to ABBRA Members, including membership credits and course completion credits
Full-Time Claims Department dedicated to boatyards and marine service industry
Independent facility Surveys and Loss Control services
A Reputation Built on Trust
We’ve built a strong reputation for service, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Our manufacturing facility has worked with Mike Prentiss for a number of years. Before we started doing buiness, our instance package was not up to par and needed help. Mike jumped in and needed help Mike jumped in and fine-tuned our coverage. His sense of urgency and knowledge of the insurance industry, particularly in the manufacturing area, are second to none. We could not be happier with the service, value and comfort knowing that we are in good hands.
Aviation Parts Manufacturer
I have had the pleasure of working with Mike Prentiss since 2020. His knowledge and expertise are second to none. Mike and the team at Starkweather & Shepley always respond quickly and are always there to help with my many questions and requests. I highly recommend them!
Callie Lee
Been using them for my insurance needs for 4 years and always there when you need them.
Joshua Evon
