Travelers Data Shows Collisions, Weather Among Most Common Boating Claims
22 Mai 2023 - 3:37PM
Business Wire
As peak boating season nears, owners can take
simple steps to protect themselves and their vessels
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV), in recognition of
National Boating Safety Week (May 20-26), today announced the top
causes of boat and yacht claims to help boaters avoid common and
costly mishaps. Based on Travelers claims from 2018-2022, the top
three causes of loss were collisions (38%), severe weather (19%)
and mechanical breakdowns (11%).
“With an uptick in boating activity in recent years, we continue
to see boat and yacht insurance claims that may be preventable,”
said Todd Shasha, Assistant Vice President of Personal Insurance at
Travelers. “Whether you’re an experienced boater or newer to the
marina, it’s important to remember basic risk mitigation and safety
tips, which can help protect you and your passengers from injury,
and also protect your vessel from suffering costly damage.”
As the unofficial start of boating season approaches with the
upcoming Memorial Day weekend, Travelers experts offer boaters the
following tips to protect themselves, their passengers and their
boats:
- Complete a boat safety course and obtain your boating
certificate if you have not already done so.
- Have a certified technician or mechanic perform the recommended
maintenance on your vessel before you hit the water.
- Familiarize yourself with your boat’s navigation and safety
equipment, and always operate within marked channels to avoid
running aground or hitting submerged objects near the
shoreline.
- Stay alert when approaching objects such as mooring fields,
navigational buoys and marine traps set in the water. Be aware that
after a storm, high tides may have carried debris into the
water.
- Monitor your local forecast and create a preparedness plan that
you can follow in the event of severe weather. If possible, haul
your vessel out of the water before a storm approaches and remove
objects that could become airborne.
Boaters can also benefit from reviewing their insurance policies
and talking to their agents to help ensure that they are properly
covered. For more information on boating safety, please visit
Travelers.com.
About Travelers
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) is a leading provider
of property casualty insurance for auto, home and business. A
component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Travelers has more
than 30,000 employees and generated revenues of approximately $37
billion in 2022. For more information, visit Travelers.com.
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