Founded in 2002, Superyacht Insurance Group (SYIG), previously known as Crew Insurance Services, provides insurance solutions for the yachting industry. The company offers a one-stop broker service yacht’s insurance and concentrates on global crew medical insurance (groups & individuals), as well as yacht insurance (hull and P&I).

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Offering an extensive portfolio of international and US international insurance policies from their new offices off of the Middle River in Fort Lauderdale which have been especially designed to suit crew’s unique situation and yacht’s program. In addition SYIG are able to arrange tailored insurance coverage through most of the leading and top-rated U.S. and European underwriters.

Captain Danielle de Vere of 50m M/Y MaryJean shared with Yachting Pages that Maria Karlsson, President and Founder of Superyacht Insurance Group, provides a service above and beyond other insurance brokers. “She is quick to respond to any queries and has a wealth of knowledge about the industry. She helped me navigate through the mine field of vessel insurance terms and tailored the Hull and P&L policies to suit us.”

Furthermore, SYIG provides a wide range of additional crew coverage, including travel insurance, disability income protection, life insurance, personal accident policies (AD&D), captain’s liability and divers insurance.

Building trusting relationships with clients, SYIG offers objective advice, an outstanding personalised and dependable service Maria is always happy to meet with owners, captains and crew to provide insurance information, to review an existing policy, or to initiate new coverage. “I enjoy visiting the yachts, talking to the captain and crew and assisting them with the insurance, that’s the fun part of my job!” says Maria.

With offices in Fort Lauderdale and St Maarten, SYIG key services include:

•    Policy review and customisation to fit yacht’s program
•    Policy selection and application
•    Customer Service and Claims Processing