February 1, 2023
The man charged with killing his mother at sea during a 2016 fishing trip off the coast of New England is asking for minutes from the grand jury proceeding that led to his indictment, seeking to learn what was disclosed …
May 17, 2022
A boat insurance claim denial and fraud investigation have surfaced as integral pieces of the murder case being brought against a 28-year-old Vermont man charged with killing his grandfather and mother for inheritance money. In addition to facing two murder …
April 29, 2022
TOKYO (AP) – The head of the company that operated a tourist boat that sank off northern Japan with 26 people aboard said Wednesday he approved the trip despite a broken communication device and forecasts of rough weather, as officials …
April 25, 2022
Inquiries began into what caused the disappearance of a tour boat off Japan’s northern coast as search efforts intensified on Monday to find the vessel and its missing passengers, with the confirmed death toll rising to 11. The “Kazu I” …
May 24, 2019
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. has expanded its suite of personal lines insurance products to include a new watercraft insurance offering. As part of the new offering, The Hanover’s watercraft product will offer: Broadened range of coverage for watercrafts including …
January 7, 2016
Minnesota closed out 2015 with its highest level of boating fatalities in a decade. Minnesota had 18 boating-related deaths last year, preliminary figures from the Department of Natural Resources show. That’s the most since 23 people died in 2005 and …
August 28, 2015
BoatUS has launched a boat rental insurance policy available for rentals through Boatbound, a nationwide boat rental marketplace. The new Peer-to-Peer Boat Rental Policy covers the rental period and is designed specifically to meet the needs of this new and …
July 6, 2015
Ironshore Inc. has introduced a new boat and yacht insurance program in collaboration with the National Boat Owners Association (NBOA) to be available nationwide. Ironshore Premier Watercraft program, which will be offered exclusively by NBOA, provides comprehensive cover for watercraft …
June 30, 2015
ACE Group has launched a new online tool, ACE EZQuote, that allows independent agents and brokers to generate a bindable quote for boats in less than four minutes. Available through its ACE Recreational Marine Insurance business, ACE EZQuote works for …
May 8, 2015
Novamar Insurance Group, Inc. has expanded its Novamar Offshore Yacht Insurance program. Yacht owners can now insure their vessels while cruising locally or around the world with an “A + rated” U.S. insurance company at competitive premiums. The Novamar Offshore …