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Headquarters:
Manchester
Founded:
1826

GJW Direct provides specialized marine insurance backed by over 175 years of continuous industry heritage. Tracing its historical origins back to 1826, the specialist team utilizes nearly two centuries of focused sector experience to protect owners across a comprehensive range of marine risks.

By operating on a direct-to-consumer model, GJW Direct eliminates third-party intermediaries, allowing clients to interact directly with insurance underwriters and claims specialists. This direct approach delivers streamlined communication, highly competitive premiums, and efficient administrative processing for policy creation and policy updates.

The company offers broad policy coverage designed to support an exceptionally diverse array of hull types and watercraft categories. Its underwriting spectrum encompasses motor cruisers, sailing vessels, narrowboats, inland waterway craft, barges, houseboats, speedboats, rigid inflatable boats, jet skis, personal watercraft, and commercial fishing setups.

Specialized policies are also available for unique operational phases, such as vessels currently undergoing construction or major refit projects. Delivering tailor-made protection alongside fast, responsive claims handling, GJW Direct serves as a long-standing partner for private and commercial owners seeking reliable policy coverage.

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