boats sitting at docks covered by Markel's houseboat insurance

Yacht Insurance

Over 32 feet

 

Boat Insurance

32 feet and under

 

High Performance Boat Insurance

Boat Insurance: Faster than 66 mph

 

Sailboat Insurance

Longer than 32 feet

 

Houseboat Insurance

Houseboat insurance for your true home away from home.

Your houseboat has provided invaluable memories with family and friends that cannot be duplicated anywhere else. Your houseboat is more than just a boat and deserves comprehensive houseboat insurance to protect your source of enjoyment and relaxation. Whether your houseboat is for fun in the sun or for full-time living, Markel houseboat insurance will be there when needed to help you keep living the dream!

By purchasing houseboat insurance from Markel, you will get more inclusive coverage for less money. Plus, you can take command of your houseboat insurance costs through numerous options to match the coverage to your needs.

Markel offers houseboat insurance coverage features and options like:

  • Agreed Value Coverage for your houseboat
  • High Limits for Personal Effects and Medical Payments
  • Bodily Injury and Property Damage limits up to $1,000,000 plus
  • Rental Reimbursement to keep you on the water
  • Emergency Towing and Service
  • Automatic Coverage for your tender or dinghy
  • Option to add coverage for Personal Watercraft
  • Low Electronics Deductible
  • Credit for Lay-up Period – just tell us the dates
  • Find out more about your coverage options

Do you live aboard?

If you’re living the dream, you probably don’t have a standard homeowner policy with personal liability coverage. Not to worry! Markel can also provide personal liability coverage for mishaps that may occur but are not related to your houseboat.

It's important that you understand your houseboat insurance so you can be confident that you and your houseboat are protected. A Markel Marine agent can assist you to tailor your coverage to your specific needs.

Get more houseboat insurance for your money

We bring big savings to you. Markel includes additional savings for Mature Operators, Diesel fuel, Safety Equipment, Lay-up Periods and Multiple Boats under the same policy. Plus, houseboat owners who are financially responsible save even more!

Houseboat insurance claims service

There’s more to houseboat insurance than coverage and price. What happens when you have a claim? Markel’s Claim Professionals are seasoned marine specialists, and likely enjoy boating as much as you do. Markel works with the best marine surveyors to expedite your claim and make things as easy as possible for you. Learn more about Markel Marine's Insurance Claim Service.

Ready to get an insurance quote? Choose the option that best suits you: