Yachtsman Insurance Services (YIS) is a Specialist Insurance Broker, founded in April 1999 by its Chairman, Mr Keith Shepherd and responsible for insuring some of the world’s most luxurious Super and Megayachts, with values in excess of US$ 80 million.

YIS’ ethos reflects traditional values of integrity, attentiveness and commitment, supported by the latest information technology, to ensure an unbeatable personal service.

When negotiating with underwriters, they take the simple view that insurers provide 3 functions, security, price and service. Insurers should not “major” on price, they need to be competitive. Service and security however is different, as this is what the competitive differentiator should be for reputation and excellence.

The Chairman, having had 43 years’ experience of the Mediterranean, Caribbean and London markets, has also experienced blue water cruising, yacht delivery and yacht brokerage, giving him the knowledge, which yacht owners can count on when seeking advice, quotations and insurance.

Yachtsman Insurance Services are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Their regulated firm number is 300092, which can be viewed on the following link : www.fsa.gov.uk/register

On your request, Yachtsman Insurance Services can “tailor-make” a quotation on all or any the following :

(a) Hull and Machinery, Gear & Equipment

(b) War

(c) Third Party & Watersports Liabilities

(d) Employers Liability

(e) Crew Welfare Insurance, encompassing Medical, Personal Accident & Sickness on a 12-month basis, or as required. To view, specimen schedules & Policy wording, see "Crew Welfare" link on our Policies page.

(f) International Private Health Insurance is ideally suited to the International traveler of any nationality, in any country. For full Policy wording and benefits, see "International Private Health Insurance" link on our Policies page.

The company operates a 7-day-a-week service, from quotation to claim, thus offering continuity to the owner, captain or managers.

Our success is driven by personal recommendation in delivering client satisfaction in the specialised field of Super/Megayacht insurance.