Ideal Accounts and Appetite
Our Marine General Liability program targets a broad range of maritime and waterfront operations where both land- and water-based exposures exist. We focus on accounts that require a nuanced understanding of marine liabilities and flexible placement options. Typical classes include:
- Diving contractors
- Dock and wharf construction
- Dredging contractors
- Labor contractors
- Marine construction contractors
- Painting and sandblasting contractors
- Shipyards
- Ship repair subcontractors
- Stevedores
- Wharfingers
- Terminal operators
Examples of good fits: you might have a client that operates a small shipyard on the Gulf Coast, or a contractor who performs underwater welding and requires coverage for both wet and dry operations. These types of accounts are exactly what this program is built to address.
Coverage Highlights and Advantages
This program provides broad Marine General Liability protection designed for maritime operations exposed to third-party bodily injury and property damage. Key features include:
- Limits up to $1,000,000 per occurrence
- Coverage for third-party bodily injury and property damage
- Customizable endorsements tailored to specific marine operations
- Options to address both wet (watercraft/boarding) and dry (onshore/marine construction) exposures
Policy wording and endorsements are selected with maritime exposures in mind so insureds receive coverage that aligns with operational realities on docks, vessels, and waterfront job sites.
Underwriting Notes and Minimum Premiums
We work with a range of admitted and non-admitted carriers to deliver flexible placement options. Underwriting is deliberate and risk-focused—especially for complex operations—and we welcome detailed submissions. Minimum premiums start at $15,000, depending on class of business, limits, and loss history.
For faster review, provide a completed application, detailed operations descriptions, recent loss runs, and any safety or risk-control documentation available.
Territories and Availability
This Marine General Liability program is available in the following states:
- Alaska (AK)
- Arizona (AZ)
- California (CA)
- Florida (FL)
- Louisiana (LA)
- Mississippi (MS)
- Nevada (NV)
- New Jersey (NJ)
- Texas (TX)
Some markets are available on an admitted basis depending on state and carrier; other placements may be non-admitted. We will help identify the best regulatory/placement option for each client.
Why Work With Sloan Mason Insurance Services, Inc.
Sloan Mason brings specialized marine underwriting knowledge and hands-on service to the wholesale market. We combine access to multiple carriers with practical experience evaluating marine risks, which helps you place accounts that many standard markets decline or struggle to price.
Our approach emphasizes clear underwriting requirements, partnership with brokers on risk control, and tailored endorsements that reflect the insured’s operations. Whether placing a small stevedoring operation or a larger marine construction firm, we aim to streamline the placement process and produce durable, market-appropriate solutions.
Let us help you place your clients’ Marine General Liability Insurance needs today!
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of accounts are a good fit for this Marine General Liability program?
Ideal accounts include diving contractors, shipyards, marine construction firms, stevedores, terminal operators, and other maritime service providers with both wet and dry exposures.
What is the minimum premium for this program?
Minimum premiums generally start at $15,000, though the final premium depends on the class of business, limits requested, and loss history.
Is this program available on an admitted basis?
Some carrier options are admitted depending on the state and specific risk; we also place business on a non-admitted basis where appropriate.
Which states is this program available in?
This program is offered in AK, AZ, CA, FL, LA, MS, NV, NJ, and TX.
What information is needed to submit a risk?
Provide a completed application, a detailed description of operations, current loss runs, and any available safety/risk control documentation to expedite underwriting review.
Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist.