US Sailing is pleased to provide access to comprehensive Marine License & Professional Liability Insurance for current members who hold a valid U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) license. While safety remains the top priority, boat accidents and other maritime incidents can still occur.
US Sailing, working with marine insurance partner Risk Strategies – Brown & Brown, is delighted to bring you this new coverage offering designed to help protect you, and your USCG license, from the risks associated with your maritime work, sailing coaching/instruction, related on land/in-the-classroom actions, and volunteer activities on the water. Subject to the policy terms and conditions, this coverage is intended to respond to allegations of professional negligence arising from vessel-related incidents, accidents, or casualties resulting in third-party bodily injury or property damage, including collisions.
US Sailing members receive 15% off the base coverage rates. Additionally, US Sailing Members who apply within the first three months of this new partnership will also receive a $225 discount on their first year of coverage.
You can apply for and purchase this coverage online. Monthly and annual policies are available.
Requirements to apply:
- Current, active US Sailing membership #
- Current USCG License #
- For the coverage to be valid, the vessel(s) you are operating from and providing instruction to must be insured by a protection and indemnity (P&I) / hull policy. Coverage is designed to safeguard insureds on owned and/or non-owned vessels
HOW TO PURCHASE
There are two primary options, follow the links below to learn more, get a quote, and buy online:
- Option 1 – Standard Liability Limits: For current US Sailing members with a valid USCG License
- Option 2 – Higher Liability Limits: For current US Sailing members with a valid USCG License, AND who hold an advanced level of certification from US Sailing
List of Advanced US Sailing Certifications Which Qualify for the Higher Coverage Limits (must be a current/valid US Sailing certification)
- US Sailing Master & Instructor Trainers (Powerboat IT, Keelboat IT, Small Boat IT)
- US Sailing Keelboat Cruising Instructors (Cruising, Coastal Passage, Offshore Passage)
- US Sailing Powerboat Instructors (Cruising Powerboat, Safe Powerboat Handling)
- US Sailing Small Boat Coaches (Small Boat Level 3 & 4 Coaches)Interested in getting your USCG License Online? You can take it through US Sailing’s preferred provider, Mariner’s Learning System.
Interested in getting your USCG License Online?
You can take it through US Sailing’s preferred provider, Mariner’s Learning System. US Sailing members are eligible for a 15% discount off the Mariner’s Learning System USCG licensing course in an online format. To get more information and select the course you are interested in, please fill out this form.
To learn more about the insurance offerings for US Sailing members from Risk Strategies | Brown & Brown, US Sailing’s marine insurance partner, please visit here.
QUESTIONS:
- Questions about the license and liability program or specific coverages, or to report a claim/incident, should be directed to the 360 Coverage Pros Marine Liability Insurance Program Manager(s) at Jarrett_Millican@360coveragepros.com or Chris_Buseman@360coveragepros.com
- US Sailing questions on certification levels should be directed to Betsy Alison at betsyalison@ussailing.org
- To reach the team at Risk Strategies – Brown & Brown, email to USSailingInsurance@bbrown.com