Hull & Machinery Damage Claims
- We work with underwriters and the insured, maintaining clear communication through the whole claims process.
- Determining the cause, nature and extent of the damages.
- We provide timely and comprehensive reporting.
- Local knowledge and experience with repair facilities and industry vendors.
- Our expertise is in a wide variety of vessels from yachts and small craft to commercial vessels including; passenger ferries, dinner cruise, research and crew vessels, tugs and barges.
Liability Claims
- We handle third party vessel damage claims as well as injury claims.
- Many years of experience resolving third party claims quickly and agreeably. We are well versed in the claims process and facilitating settlement negotiations.
- We understand the importance of clear and concise communication with the insured and claimants and provide frequent updates to underwriters.
- Thorough investigations including recorded witness statements, when required.
- We provide timely and comprehensive reporting.
Crew Injuries & Jones Act Seamen
- We have many years of experience handling these sensitive situations. We conduct thorough investigations including recorded witness statements, when required.
- We understand the importance of clear and concise communication with the injured party and the insured and provide frequent updates to underwriters.
- Our services include full claims support and entitlement disbursement for cure, maintenance and wages.
- Medical Review Services to reduce medical billing costs.
- When required, we work alongside defense counsel to ensure protection of both the insured and underwriters.
Marina Casualties
- Experience handling various types of casualties including; fires, wind damage and collisions.
- We work with experts and repairers to facilitate timely repairs.
- Thorough investigations and comprehensive reporting.
- Liaison between the various regulatory agencies; i.e. USCG, Law Enforcement and Environmental.
Ship Repairers Casualties
- Claims arising from negligence or faulty repairs.
- Conduct a thorough investigation of the loss and liaison between the insurance, ship repairer and claimants.
- Provide comprehensive and timely reporting.
- Facilitate settlement negotiations, where needed.
Winery Losses
Located in the heart of wine country, we are an easy choice for any wine related claims including:
- Contamination of product
- Loss of product
- Spoilage
- Physical damage to the winery, fire, flood, earthquake.
- Physical damage to the property and structures, loss or contamination of product.