Take out boat insurance

Owning your own boat is a dream for many people. It gives you the freedom to go out on the water at any time and enjoy the peace and nature. A boat is therefore a precious possession. Financially, of course, but also emotionally. That is why you should consider taking out boat insurance. Boat insurance is not mandatory in the Netherlands, but it is often wise. On Alpina.nl you can compare boat insurance without any obligation. This will give you an idea of the costs before you take out boat insurance.

Why take out boat insurance?

Although taking out boat insurance is not compulsory in the Netherlands, it is often wise. The Dutch waters are becoming more and more crowded. Because of this, the chance of accidents is increasing. That is why it is advisable to have at least a WA boat insurance. With this, any damage you cause to others is covered. An accident is always in a small corner and the repair costs of damage to a boat can quickly mount up. Not to mention personal injury. With a boat insurance you know for sure that you do not have to pay all the high costs yourself in case of damage. Would you like to insure your own boat as well? Then you can take out an all-risk boat insurance. This way, your boat is fully insured. By insuring your boat properly, you can always go out on the water with an easy mind and you will never be faced with unpleasant surprises.

What do you need to take out boat insurance?

When you take out boat insurance, you will be asked for a number of things. These are mainly details about your boat, the boat's engine, the desired coverage and some personal data. If you are going to compare and take out boat insurance you should keep the following information to hand:

About the boat

• The type of boat (e.g. speedboat, dinghy, open sailboat or scrap)
• The construction of the boat
• The year of construction
• The length of the boat
• The current value of the boat

About the engine

• The type of engine (inboard or outboard)
• Maximum boat speed
• Engine power in HP
• Fuel type

About the coverage

• The coverage area (the Netherlands, Europe or European seas)
• The desired coverage
• The berth of the boat

Personal data

• The number of claim-free years you have accumulated from previous boat insurances
• Possible membership of a water sports association

Take out your boat insurance in 5 steps

Getting boat insurance doesn't have to be complicated at all. You can insure your boat easily and quickly at Alpina.nl. First calculate the premium online and then directly take out the boat insurance of your choice. After you have taken out your boat insurance online, the application will be processed immediately.

Step 1: Fill in some details about yourself and your boat

These include the type of boat you have, the length of the boat, the engine power in HP and the berth of the boat. You also indicate how many claim-free years you have already built up. Claim-free years provide a discount on the premium.

Step 2: Choose the desired coverage (third-party, third-party + limited Casco or all-risk)

Then you choose the coverage you want. You have a choice between WA, WA + Limited Casco or Allrisk. It is important to determine for yourself which type of insurance suits your boat best. For a very new or expensive boat you can best choose an all-risk boat insurance. For an older boat with only a small value, a WA boat insurance might be sufficient.

Step 3: Compare boat insurance on price and content

Then you can compare the boat insurance policies on price and content. Do not only look at the price, because with the cheapest boat insurance you might not be as well insured as you would like. Therefore you should also take a good look at the coverage and the policy conditions. Then you know exactly what you are and are not insured for. This way you will not have unpleasant surprises when you have damage or an accident.

Step 4: Take a good look at the most important policy conditions

When comparing boat insurances, it is important that, in addition to the differences in premium, you also carefully analyse the policy conditions. For example, take a look at the bonus/malus ladder, so that you know how much discount you get for years without claims and how much you have to surrender if you make a claim. It is also good to take a look at the coverage for damage caused by own defects. This can vary considerably.

Step 5: Take out your chosen boat insurance!

Have you found the best boat insurance for your boat after comparing them? Then you can take out the insurance directly online!

Take out boat insurance directly through Alpina

Alpina is not an insurer, but we compare insurance. This means that you can compare your boat insurance with us 100% independently. We compare insurance on price and quality. We strive to always get you insured at the best premium and conditions. Not quite there, or do you prefer someone to look with you during the comparison? Then please contact us! Our insurance specialists are at your service from Monday to Friday. You can reach us by phone between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. at 030 - 6883700. Of course, you can also send us a message at any time via chat, WhatsApp or Messenger.