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Boat Insurance Tips

If you’re insuring a boat for the first time then these boat insurance tips could help you to better understand what you’re looking for and find the right insurance to meet your needs.

Celebrating 10 years

Congratulations Laura, on your 10-year work anniversary

Today, (7th June) Laura, our Senior Business Support Consultant reached her 10-year work anniversary.

Laura started work with Assist in 2001 as a Sales Advisor before progressing to Team Leader and then to her current position as Senior Business Support Consultant.

Water Safety on Inland Waterways and Canals

Water safety on inland waterways and canals is crucial to your enjoyment when boating. As the weather gets warmer, it’s tempting to get into the water, rather than stay on it, but it’s not necessarily a good idea.

Do You Pay Council Tax If You Live On A Narrowboat?

Do you pay council tax if you live on a narrowboat? This is not as simple as it sounds. Research conducted by someone who has been in the business of building narrowboats for many years concludes that you do not have to pay council tax if you live on a narrowboat.

Helping Your Boat Insurance Claim to go Smoothly

You’ve insured your boat, and you’re hoping that you don’t need to make a boat insurance claim. However, your boat insurance is there to protect you and here are some steps that you can take to help the process of making a claim run smoothly.

Security Devices for Trailered Boats

Security devises for trailered boats are important if you keep your boat at home and transport it by trailer every time you use it, or your boat is kept in an onshore boat storage facility.

Taking Photos for Motor Cruiser Insurance

It’s a good idea to take photos for your motor cruiser insurance before the need actually arises. Hopefully, you won’t have to make a claim, but having a good photographic record could make the process easier.

Hiring A Surveyor When Buying A Narrowboat

Hiring a surveyor when buying a narrowboat can can be both time consuming and very stressful, so it’s important to be well prepared.

RIB Insurance Guide

Whether you’re using your RIB for cruising, short trips, water skiing or diving expeditions, knowing that you have the right RIB insurance to meet your needs gives you peace of mind.

Buying a Narrowboat or Wide-Beam

You may be thinking of buying a new or used narrowboat, or a wide-beam boat for cruising or exploring Britain’s beautiful rivers or canals. In most cases, boats are considered to be the second most expensive purchase you will ever make, so try not to rush the process.