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4,354
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Considering 327 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the intuitive website design and competitive prices, making it remarkably simple to set up comprehensive insurance cover online. Consumers consistently highlight the extremely helpful staff members and the fast, highly efficient service provided throughout the entire registration and policy process. Some reviewers were not happy with unexpected price increases upon renewal or experienced less satisfactory service when comparing alternative market quotes. A few people also mentioned that automated assistance features or certain online documentation details could be clearer and much easier to navigate successfully.

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User experience

Reviewers express great satisfaction with the user experience, highlighting that the website is simple,... See more

Price

People report high satisfaction with the competitive and reasonable pricing of policies. Consumers... See more

Service

Users describe positive interactions with service, highlighting fast, efficient, and hassle-free experiences... See more

Staff

Consumers find staff to be exceptionally helpful, friendly, and professional. Reviewers consistently mention... See more

Website

Clients share positive opinions on website, highlighting that the online platform is simple, clear, and very... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After dealing with at least half a dozen boat insrance company's over the last 30 years, and especially the last few years being so complex combining online and over the phone, I would rate the servi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As someone just starting in dinghy sailing this was my first experience with insuring a dinghy as I had never owned one before. RipeInsure4 Boats was straight forward to use and competitively priced.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple, clear easy to use website. Haven't had claim experience yet, thankfully, so can't comment. But very happy after several years & rates extemely competitive.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been thoroughly impressed by Insure4Boats. They consistently answer the phone quickly, ensuring you’re never left waiting. What stands out most is their genuinely helpful support team—each time... See more

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Company details

  1. Insurance Company
  2. Insurance Agency

About Insure4Boats

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We arrange specialist boat insurance for boaters who love what they do.

Whether you own a yacht, sailing boat, narrowboat or SUP, our policies are designed to help financially protect boaters from potential risks such as theft, loss, and damage. Plus, we offer optional extras such as European cover if needed.

We focus purely on boat insurance which means no unnecessary extras, flexible cover options and a specialist, UK-based customer service team with expert knowledge.

At Insure4Boats, we understand the needs of boaters, that’s why we try to make it easy to obtain a quote and take out a policy. Take a look at our reviews below to see what some of our policyholders are saying.

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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

great service

great service

18 June 2026
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a great review for others to read! We’re really pleased you’ve had such a great experience with us. If you need anything in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Easy to deal with

18 June 2026
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a great review for others to read! We’re really pleased you’ve had such a great experience with us. If you need anything in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It a good company very friendly good…

It a good company very friendly good value

18 June 2026
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a great review for others to read! We’re really pleased you’ve had such a great experience with us. If you need anything in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to set up

Easy to set up and excellent service

18 June 2026
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a great review for others to read! We’re really pleased you’ve had such a great experience with us. If you need anything in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

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good and efficient service.

16 June 2026
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Thanks for leaving us a review! It’s really important to us that we make our customers happy, so your feedback is really appreciated. If you have any further comments on how we can make your experience so far even better, then please get in touch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really easy to use website and great…

Really easy to use website and great price too

16 June 2026
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a great review for others to read! We’re really pleased you’ve had such a great experience with us. If you need anything in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy way to insure my vessel

Easy way to insure my vessel
and plain to see my results
Not the cheapest but I have confidence as I have used on my previous boat

16 June 2026
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a great review for others to read! We’re really pleased you’ve had such a great experience with us. If you need anything in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick

Quick

Sorted

Many thanks

16 June 2026
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a great review for others to read! We’re really pleased you’ve had such a great experience with us. If you need anything in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Answered all questions clearly

Answered all questions clearly, very helpful.

16 June 2026
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a great review for others to read! We’re really pleased you’ve had such a great experience with us. If you need anything in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lady Adviser was knowledgeable

Lady Adviser was knowledgeable, friendly and business like and phoned me back in a timely manner.

13 June 2026
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a great review for others to read! We’re really pleased you’ve had such a great experience with us. If you need anything in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to use website

Very easy to use website. Excellent quick e-mail communications re any queries. Competitive pricing. Overall an excellent experience from start to purchasing a policy.

13 June 2026
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a great review for others to read! We’re really pleased you’ve had such a great experience with us. If you need anything in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Relatively straightforward on-line…

Relatively straightforward on-line process, although it's always difficult to access and read the full terms and conditions until they're downloaded, but that applies to all providers

8 June 2026
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Reply from Insure4Boats

Thanks for leaving us a review! It’s really important to us that we make our customers happy, so your feedback is really appreciated. If you have any further comments on how we can make your experience so far even better, then please get in touch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a great review for others to read! We’re really pleased you’ve had such a great experience with us. If you need anything in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 stars to your Admin ladies

I would like to thank Natasha in Admin who dealt with an email query I had about my policy in a prompt and professional way and Debbie in Admin who finalised my policy without any hassle.

12 June 2026
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a great review for others to read! We’re really pleased you’ve had such a great experience with us. If you need anything in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service. Easy to use

12 June 2026
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a great review for others to read! We’re really pleased you’ve had such a great experience with us. If you need anything in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Try picking the phone up when it rings

Try picking the phone up when it rings

May5/26

23 April 2026
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Reply from Insure4Boats

Hi Colin, thank you for your feedback.

We're sorry if you've had difficulty getting through to us by phone. Our team can be reached on 0800 668 1661 between 9:00am and 5:30pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).

Over the past couple of weeks we have been slightly understaffed, which has unfortunately resulted in fewer staff being available to monitor our phone lines at certain times. We appreciate that this may have caused delays and apologise for any inconvenience. Please be assured that we are doing our best to support all customers during this period.

If you’d like to discuss this further or need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at admin@insure4boats.co.uk and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Kind regards,
The Insure4Boats Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a great review for others to read! We’re really pleased you’ve had such a great experience with us. If you need anything in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As usual

As usual , on the ball , thank you for your service

7 June 2026
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a great review for others to read! We’re really pleased you’ve had such a great experience with us. If you need anything in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Services

Excellent customer services when I called to renew boat insurance, patient and knowledgeable customer services rep who offered a great renewal price.

9 June 2026
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a great review for others to read! We’re really pleased you’ve had such a great experience with us. If you need anything in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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