I deal with an independent agent for my professional liability and business
fire/theft/liability insurance. I use a rep from Northwestern Mutual
Insurance to provide my business overhead, personal disability, and term
life policies. Honestly, I've always been with State Farm for auto, home,
and boats...and have never given any thought towards using an independent
agent. I figured that by just talking to other boaters I could choose the
right company and contact them myself. I'll definitely consider your advice
and see how an independent's policy compares to what I have right now with
Boat/US.




"RG" wrote in message
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Have you considered contacting a local independent insurance agent in your
area? One whose practice involves a considerable expertise if not
outright
specialty in marine insurance? One who knows which carriers write in your
particular marketplace and what their respective strengths and weaknesses
are? One who presumably could find a carrier to meet your specific needs
at
the best rates? I wouldn't think that finding such a person in the state
of
Florida would be all that difficult. In the past, when I've had
toothaches,
I've had very poor results practicing self-dentistry in front of a mirror.
Without fail better results have been achieved after visiting someone with
DDS on a shingle outside his office. Just a thought.