GJW Direct has specialised in insuring vessels for over 195 years, since 1826, when we traded as Groves, John and Westrup.
We insure a variety of boats including yachts, sailing boats, motor cruisers, narrowboats, barges, houseboats, speedboats, RIBs, dinghies, personal watercraft and paddleboards. With so much experience and expertise behind you, you're free to enjoy your boating.
Whilst each of our policies is different, as standard we provide our customers with: 24-hour staffed emergency claims helpline Protected no-claims bonus Exclusive Discounts within your MyBoat portal
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Had my first boat about 8-10years ago I tried a few insurance companies and the quotes were quite expensive, contacted GJW had a conversation with a lady that asked some questions and was given a very reasonable quote after 3years or so I sold that boat and bought another, I went back to GJW again, no problems insured the new boat straight away again at a very competitive cost. I thoroughly recommend this company
As a customer for over twenty years, I have always been pleasantly surprised at how reasonable GJW Direct always is. That are honest and upfront and don't try to squeeze the pips out of customers!
Your team is most helpful and professional and the recent visit to your stand at TSBS was of great help regarding my upcoming purchase of a much larger vessel.
Very simple and easy to renew my policy on line
Good cover for a reasonable price, good communication of renewal dates etc.
Competitive premium pricing. Simple application and renewals. Straightforward to make a claim.
Good price and prompt service
Quick, easy and a good price.
It's made a lot easier being on line
Excellent company ,very easy to deal with
I have always found it easy to renew the policy, either by phone in the past, or online more recently. Alterations to the cover have been strait forwards to do, and any questions clearly answered. This is about the only insurance policy I regularly renew without the need to shop around.
On renewal of our narrow boat insurance the premium asked was the same as last year. No increase. Staff are very pleasant and efficient over the phone. Everything done very quickly on the phone. Recommended.
I know I have not had to make a claim or indeed make use of any of your services, my rating is based on the ease of managing my account, and the on line information to GJW members. Thank you.
Good service. My occasional claims have all been settled quickly and fairly.
I have used GJW for many years on various boats I have owned or co-owned and always found the company to be fair and reasonable both with premiums and claims.
Great service claim paid in full within 10days.
The offering from GJW Direct is without doubt the best available in the market - really helpful and professional advice with the very best service provision all in all an exceptional customer experience.
Just renewed my boat insurance with GJW for another year. Lovely lady on the telephone who helped with a quick query and then really easy to renew on their web-site. Keen prices too, and River Canal Rescue included in the premium. If only all insurance companies were this good.
East to review and renew my policy, and when in the past I made a claim it was paid without issue👍. Thank you GJW.
Mr Robin Barber
Oct 22,2024Easy to renew with good Rates