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So tell me, who do yall recommend for a good insurance policy for boats ? SeaArk is about ready and at Shields and they're rigging her today. Looking for recommendations and suggestions before I start to make calls.

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We have Progressive... call Ian Clark 850-224-6055
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I just had to make a MAJOR claim in my boat. Progressive has handled it perfectly so far. I'll let y'all know if there are any hang ups, but so far I have been more than happy. Call Patrick McKee 850-224-6055. He saved me a pile of money and cot me better coverage than my old insurance guy. He got me collision on the boat, which I didn't have, for the same price. And, man am I glad I have it. Not that you need insurance for a tank, still a great idea IMO. Good luck
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Looks like Ian Clark and Pat have the same phone #
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I just used Allstate since that is who I have my autos and camper through. It's only $120 a year, haven't had a claim though.
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My father in law made a claim thru Allstate. It went VERY poorly. That is all I will say
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Hay, don't worry, I know a guy. :-D Really, an Insurance salesman is about the same as a used car salesman, only driven by a little ol lady to church on Sunday. hard to figure out until you need their help.
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Only claim I've ever made on a boat was a lower unit a few years ago. Progressive coordinated with Parkway and they handled the without a hitch.
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Salty Gator wrote:Looks like Ian Clark and Pat have the same phone #
Same Company - they work together.
Ian is a friend and is very responsive.
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Thanks for all of the info! I'll make some calls tomorrow. Hopefully the boat will be ready before too long and I can splash it!
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Progressive, hands down. Any of you that know me, and my history with boats, should truly trust my judgement on this one. I have had over 8 claims with Progressive ( 6 lower units, one cracked transom, and one completely totaled out boat). Progressive not only totaled the boat, but insured my new one 3 days later. Doesn't make sense to me, but they say I am a diamond member and they WILL NOT ever drop me. Anyone wanna go fishin? :lol:
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i use allstate, just had a claim things went very well.
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BBB (Dale Tyre) has an Independent Insurance Agency. He represents Progressive and has access to many other markets to quote from. His office number is 850-385-2093. Good folks over there and they will take care of you.
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F Y I .... Progressive Ins major stockholder ( to the best of my knowledge) is George Soros. Not a friend of most of our values.
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cast-n-stone wrote:F Y I .... Progressive Ins major stockholder ( to the best of my knowledge) is George Soros. Not a friend of most of our values.
Who's values? Good business is good business despite someones personal core values. In my opinion.
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