
Yacht broker liability insurance
Civil liability insurance for naval architects protects you from risks related to the design of ships, in case of disputes or damages caused by technical defects.
Poor performance, fraudulent acts by your employees, loss of entrusted documents, defamation and slander or any violation of confidentiality as well as any fault, omission or error of law or fact, or any harmful act resulting in a claim by authorities can trigger professional liability insurance.
The insurer provides his guarantee. When a claim for damages caused to others is made and the policyholder's professional civil liability is involved. We cover :
- The financial consequences of harmful acts arising in the course of the insured's professional activities, whether the claims are made in France or abroad.
The Yacht Broker is covered in its activities:
- A charter broker is a person or company that arranges the rental of private jets, yachts, or other luxury transportation for clients.
- Venta y compra de corredor
- Yacht Manager/Central Agent/Crew Manager
- Claims based on a contractual obligation by which you would accept a greater responsibility than the use
- Intentional or fraudulent fault.
- Your responsibility as an employer towards your employees
- The risks arising from the use of a ship, plane, or vehicle belonging to you
- The risks of war or strike.
Our clients
- Maritime shipowners
- Operators
- River boatmen/ 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
Why choose Howden?
Our specialist maritime transport teams can help you analyse your contracts, place your risks and manage your claims.
We offer you a contract:
- Subscribed with insurers specialized in maritime.
- Who respects the requirements imposed by the association MYBA : a limit of insurance per event, with no annual aggregate
- Who covers all your activities
- Who guarantees your liability for your subcontractors
- Who covers the expenses necessary to protect your interest when your liability is at stake
Contact

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.