Boat Fix, a recreational boating telematics company, has been chosen as an approved tracking provider for Markel insurance policyholders. Boat Fix provides remote monitoring, GPS tracking, geofencing and round-the-clock customer support.
Under the collaboration, new boat rental customers insured by Markel can subscribe to the Boat Fix service and receive monitoring and tracking at no additional cost as well as savings on premiums. Rental fleet policyholders that have already installed the device and subscribed to Boat Fix services can be eligible for a discount at renewal.
“We know how difficult it can be to obtain boat insurance, especially for larger vessels with more than two outboards in high-theft markets like Florida,” Alastair Crawford, founder of Boat Fix, said in a statement. “We are very pleased that Markel has selected Boat Fix as its preferred tracking solution. We are confident that our data, service and technology will not only protect the boat owners, but also Markel’s investment.”
Added Tom Conroy, Markel’s managing director, marine, personal lines, “We are delighted to introduce Boat Fix to our customers. The Boat Fix solution has numerous benefits for boat owners and Markel.”
The Boat Fix System provides continuous remote monitoring of all vital functions of a boat including battery, bilge pump, shore power and engine hours. GPS tracking and geofencing provides anti-theft and unauthorized use solutions. If a problem occurs, an alert is immediately sent to a Boat Fix advisor as well as the Boat Fix phone app where a user can see what is happening. Boat Fix also provides free, unlimited telephone support for technical and mechanical problems.
