Stoneways Marine

Stoneways Marine provides tailored underwriting, insurance brokerage, and risk management solutions across the UK and international leisure boating sectors. Headquartered in Newbury, Berkshire, with a dedicated underwriting center in Parkstone, Dorset, the specialist firm serves private vessel owners, commercial marine operators, and trade organizations.

Private owner policies cover a broad spectrum of watercraft, including motorboats, sailing cruisers, sportsboats, rigid inflatable boats (RIBs), narrowboats, and vintage vessels. Rather than relying on rigid algorithms or generic quotes, the underwriting team evaluates each risk individually, structuring policies around specific navigation zones, operational uses, and owner experience levels to ensure comprehensive coverage against physical damage, liability, and salvage recovery.

For commercial clients, Stoneways arranges specialist marine trade insurance covering boatbuilders, repair yards, marinas, yacht brokerages, charter fleets, and marine surveyors. Coverage options encompass combined commercial liability, property protection, professional indemnity, and event insurance, backed by proactive claims handling and crisis management support.

Staffed by experienced underwriters who are active mariners, Stoneways Marine combines deep sector knowledge with personalized technical advice. This hands-on perspective allows the business to assess unusual or complex risks effectively, maintaining strong relationships across the recreational and commercial boating community.