Author Archives: Dan Longman

VISA Card Referral Program “Update”

Charter Lakes began offering the VISA Gift Card referral program in 2004. Since then we have given away over 500 $ 25.00 Visa gift cards to current clients who refer a new client to us.  We work hard to earn … Continue reading

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS, CAPTAIN!

From all of us at Charter Lakes, we would like to wish you and your family a Happy Holiday Season. We also want to thank you for being a valued Charter Lakes customer. While speaking at a marine insurance conference … Continue reading

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Visa Referral Program

Our VISA Gift Card Referral Program is exploding! We sent out 300 gift cards in 2011. Several people have been able to earn multiple rewards! It’s easy to earn your $25 VISA gift card. * All you need to do … Continue reading

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Preparing Your Passengers

Taking the public for hire is serious business. The captain needs to be aware of who he/she is taking out. For many passenger’s, this is their first time on a boat and they most likely do not have any idea … Continue reading

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From the Claims Desk

The most common problem we see with physical damage claims is late reporting or repairing damage before reporting the claim. This is a serious issue because it violates policy requirements and does not allow the insurance company the opportunity to … Continue reading

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Operating Your Business as a Corporation:

Many captains operate their business as a corporation but fail to include the corporation on their insurance policy. This can be confusing if you own your boat personally and run your business as a corporation. Who should you insure? The … Continue reading

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Benefits of the Fishing Guide Insurance Policy Offered Through the FGA

Accidents can happen to even the most experienced captain. Protecting yourself and your customers through proper insurance coverage is the responsibility of every professional fishing guide. The Florida Guides Association has teamed with Charter Lakes Marine Insurance to provide FGA … Continue reading

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Charter Lakes Marine Insurance initiates the Disappearing Deductible for the NACO Group Insurance Program

Grand Rapids, MI – Charter Lakes Marine Insurance announces the introduction of the Disappearing Deductible for the NACO Group Insurance Plan. NACO member policyholders will see their hull deductible disappear with our new Disappearing Deductible policy feature.  Beginning in 2011, … Continue reading

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NACO Continues Exclusive Partnership with Charter Lakes Marine Insurance

Press Release 02/10/2011 Orange Beach, AL – The National Association of Charterboat Operators (NACO) will continue its exclusive relationship with Charter Lakes Marine Insurance to administer the NACO Group Insurance Program. Charter Lakes and NACO teamed up back in 1991 … Continue reading

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Putting Lipstick on a Pig

In the marine insurance business this phrase relates to dressing up a cheap policy to make it look more attractive than it really is. When you purchase a marine insurance policy you are transferring the risk of charter boat ownership … Continue reading

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