Passenger boat insurance

In a sector subject to numerous regulations and high risks, passenger boat insurance provides operators with financial protection against unforeseen events.

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  • The operation of cruise ships or pleasure boats in navigation with or without on-board catering, including the organisation of seminars and receptions.
  • The operation of floating establishments without navigation welcoming the public with or without on-board catering, including the organisation of seminars or receptions.
  • The operation of land facilities (ticket offices, pontoons, workshops, storage facilities).
  • Damages and losses suffered by the ship, its engines His furniture and equipment, whether at home or during navigation, including electrical damage, water damage, broken glass, and partial theft.
  • Civil liabilities (RC shipowner, RC operation) Towards passengers and third parties.
  • Accidental pollution
  • Employer's inexcusable fault towards its employees.
  • Rescue, assistance, towing, and removal fees.
  • Defense and recourse in case of dispute related to a claim.
  • Risks of war and related risks
  • Optional guarantees Machine breakdown and loss of business.
  • Bodily injuries
  • Material damages
  • Consequential non-material damages

These damages are covered by your current contract during navigation or performance of the service and during boarding and disembarkation operations.

The risks that may be elevated due to the presence of a large number of passengers, specific coverages offering significant guaranteed capital are available through specialized insurers.

We are able to negotiate such coverage to best cover your liability towards your passengers in the event of a claim.

Our clients

  • Maritime shipowners
  • Operators
  • River shipowners / Barge operators
  • Fishing
  • Trading of raw materials - goods transported
  • Goods transported - Industry
  • T&L (freight forwarders, carriers, logisticians)
  • Yachting
  • Shipyards
  • Maritime experts
  • Ship financing banks

Our sectors and other products

Why choose Howden?

Our specialized teams in maritime and river transport offer you a tailor-made guarantee adapted to your activities. We advise and assist you in risk management and claims for optimal compensation.

We offer you a contract subscribed on French and European markets with insurers:

  • Specialized in river transport
  • With which we have strong partnerships allowing for competitive negotiation for the pricing of your contract.

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Jean-Baptiste De Malartic

Director of Maritime and Transport Product Line and General Manager of Howden Marine France
Photo of Jean-Baptiste De Malartic

Jean-Baptiste De Malartic

Director of Maritime and Transport Product Line and General Manager of Howden Marine France

Jean-Baptiste graduated from EDHEC Business School with an MSc in Strategy and Organization. After an initial experience at Gan Patrimoine (a subsidiary of Groupama) in personal insurance, he worked for four years in Italy for an insurance captive of the Crédit Agricole group to develop its activity and partnerships. Upon his return to France, he joined the underwriting department of AXA XL (formerly AXA CS) to lead development and innovation projects before integrating the marine cargo underwriting team in France, of which he became responsible in 2020.

Currently serving as Director of the Maritime and Transport Product Line and General Manager of Howden Marine France, Jean-Baptiste is responsible for developing Maritime and Transport solutions, which are one of the pillars of Howden in France. Howden Marine in France is built on the historical foundations of Guian, superbly developed with Seasecure under the direction of Jean Brossollet, with Jean-Baptiste succeeding him.

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