I keep hearing that but I couldn't get him to return my call. Gave up after several tries.
Sorry to hear that. I had a similar experience with poor response from Ricks' office a year ago. Like you, I noted the experience as follow-up to posts recommending him. I eventually received a nice note a couple months later.
When you are insuring whith a home/auto insurance company make sure you are getting quality marine insurance. Check what you are actually buying don’t just take the agents word that you are. Lots of times they are selling actual value instead of stated value insurance.
Your endorsement carries a lot of weight which is why I called. I called 4 times over the course of a couple weeks including leaving messages for his admin (Lauren? I might be wrong) who was referenced on his voicemail. He eventually responded to the TF thread and fell on his sword for not responding. If I remember correctly, sounded like he'd assumed additional management responsibilities. It was a heartfelt message but still.....not a good sign at the front end of a sales cycle.
Me too. Funny thing is, early on in my research phase, I reached out to him asking about what I could be able to insure. He was quite helpful, friendly, picked up on first ring and spent 30 minutes on the phone with me. Then, when it came time to seal the deal, he ghosted me. Perplexing. I hope he's ok. Maybe something happened? Or maybe I said something he didn't like when we talked? No idea.
My dad is in assisted living and has dementia, diabetes and prostate cancer. I can relate. Do what you have to do. We'll still be here when you are ready to get back to things. Family is more important. Thanks for letting us know.
I owned a trailerable boat C26 Cutwater. I was insured with Chubb with no restrictions for being below 31 degree North during hurricane season because it was trailerable. When I sold the Cutwater and purchased a 34 pilot Mainship. Chubb changed the rules. Must be north of 31 degrees July 1 to November 1. I asked the broker why. He said trailerable boats are considered less vulnerable to damage because they can be moved out of Harms way. I also had the trailer insured with them so they knew it had a trailer. I'm not sure if that makes a difference. If you have a home in Missouri I would issue there for cheaper rate. I had my boat insured in Wisconsin as a homeport but could use the boat in Florida. It was insured for any waters in the Continental waters of the USA and Canada as far north as Brunswick. The insurance policy included Bahamas. No restrictions with time for the Cutwater. July1 to November1 with the Mainship. Insurance Broker, Gallagher insurance , Chubb
I live in Jupiter, FL and have my Fairchild Scout insured with GEICO through BoatUS.
Hello Danny, I also use Progressive insurance, we’re in Jacksonville FL and use Global Marine in MI, Shana White 757-266-4600, very competitive and it’s pleasant to work with her. Ed
Area code 206 is SEATTLE WASHINGTON, check area code unless it is a cell phone
Similar experience here. I wonder if the issue is the agent (Peter Ricks) or the agency (Novamar).
As previously mentioned, check with Alicia Pulcano, Jack Martin in Annapolis. We are in Vero from Nov-Jan then Exumas Feb-May. 1999 Eagle 40 with no issues. 15Jun-01Nov must be North of Elizabeth City.
Same. Suspecting that Mr. Ricks was uninterested because I am on the opposite side of the country, I contacted Novamar's Florida office, and believe it or not, had the same experience. I had to work hard over a period of days to just get a quote. It came with a polite apology that they had been unresponsive. In the end, my State Farm agent beat Novamar by a lot, and on top of that, turned my inquiry around the same day.
I insured through Progressive online in 2021 (and renew every year) for a 1977 34' Marine Trader. Agreed Value comprehensive policy, no surveys requested yet.
We just purchased an OA 48E and are Florida residents. We obtained insurance thru a broker - NBOA, who found us a good policy thru AIG.
