Ocean Marine

Hull, Protection & Indemnity (P&I)

Protection from physical damage to vessel hulls and associated liability coverages for a variety of exposures including tugs, barges, dredges, passenger vessels and builders’ risk.

Insurance Type
Admitted
Distribution
Retail & Wholesale
Availability
Available in 50 U.S. states and D.C.
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Not an agent or broker? 

If you're a vessel operator interested in Hull, Protection & Indemnity coverage, ask your insurance agent or broker for a quote from RLI.

Coverage summary

We offer commercial hull insurance and P&I coverage for the following classes:

  • Barges: deck, hopper, tank and construction barges
  • Offshore service vessels: crew boats, supply boats and other service vessels
  • Passenger vessels: excursions, gaming, ferries, charter boats and head boats
  • Miscellaneous vessels: dry docks, research/oceanographic, utility/yard vessels, vessel pollution response and pilot boats
  • Builders’ risks
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Additional benefits for insureds

  • Experienced underwriters — Ours are practiced at tailoring a marine policy to customers’ specific needs.
  • Commitment to loss control — We are committed to reducing loss costs through the use of loss control.
  • Financial strength — RLI is rated "A+" (Superior) by AM Best and "A" (Strong) by Standard and Poor’s.
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We require the following basic information to provide a competitive hull quote and marine insurance:

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