Approximately 160 marine industry leaders from around the country gathered Tuesday and Wednesday in Chicago for a first-of-its-kind Recreational Boating Stakeholder Growth Summit.
The summit was hosted by the National Marine Manufacturers Association and attended by leaders from all industry segments, including bankers, big-box retailers, consumer organizations, dealers, distributors, insurance companies, boat, engine and accessory manufacturers, marinas, boatyards, trade associations, publishers, yacht brokers, marine representatives and government groups.
It was the largest and most diverse all-industry discussion ever for the recreational boating industry, the NMMA said.
Prior to attending the summit, participants completed an extensive survey, answering questions and providing information to help the facilitators create a foundation that the group worked from to begin the all-industry dialogue.
Out of the survey came four “vision statements” for the industry to work on during the summit, including: “Visions for our industry in 2021: Unified Industry Cross Sector Collaboration Brings Results — Boating Now the Preferred Recreational Choice,” “Boating Participation Soars — New Generation, Highly Diverse, Family Friendly Lifestyle and Consumer Friendly,” “Expanded Access to the Water and the Lifestyle Has Been Achieved” and “Smarter and Fewer Regulations and Better Boating Education Results in Safe, Affordable and Enjoyable Boating.”
“I think a lot of participants were shocked at some of the missed opportunities, industry trends and overall need for our industry to adjust to the changing population in the U.S.,” NMMA president Thom Dammrich said in a statement. “The summit opened a lot of eyes and created a sense of urgency throughout all industry segments to put something in motion to build recreational boating that we can all work toward.”
Dammrich opened the summit with a presentation on “Trends in U.S. Recreational Boating,” which was followed by a presentation on “Changing U.S. Demographics and the Boating Industry,” from Steve Murdock, professor of sociology at Rice University and former director of the U.S. Census Bureau.
Over the course of two days, topics addressing each vision included, but weren’t limited to: existing and future demographics of the boating consumer; marketing and communication strategies; the boating experience; innovation and technology; industry collaboration; and legislation and regulation.
As a result of the summit, a universal recognition developed among all participants that all segments of the industry have an important stake in working together to develop approaches to grow the recreational boating industry.
During the next six weeks, the facilitators from the Consensus Center will compile a report of action items and focus areas agreed upon by summit participants that will act as a blueprint for the industry to work against.
วันจันทร์ที่ 19 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554
วันอังคารที่ 29 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2554
Safeguard your boats with Boat Insurance
When it comes to Boat insurance, many people are confused mainly due to doubts regarding insurance. The confusion drives them to get policies which don't provide several coverages. So, it's very important to clarify all your doubts before getting a policy. For example, your homeowner's policy may not include specialized coverages, such as Agreed Value or Total Loss Replacement, Personal Effects or Fuel Spill Coverage. There are several ways to avail boat insurance in a beneficial way, but most of them are unaware of this ways. Moreover, you won't get several benefits such as liability limits up to $500,000, a wide selection of deductibles, medical payment coverages and much more, if you insure your PWC on your homeowner's policy.
Are you asking, how to find a better solution for boat insurance? It's possible. At first you must find a reputed insurance company which has several years of experience in the field of insurance and moreover, get feedbacks from the insurance companies clients about that company. After selecting the insurance company, get the details regarding the benefits which the company provides and check whether it meets your expectations. Make sure that the insurance company would review your specific needs whether all business, pleasure or somewhere in between and design an insurance package to meet them and when you have a loss, check whether there would be an expert claim department. If you get all your expectations fulfilled then you can contact that insurance company and can get the best policy for your boat. You can also avail yacht insurance along with hull coverage in many insurance companies.
When you contact a reputed insurance company you would avail several benefits along with personal watercraft insurance. It would cover benefits such as: you won't have any time or location restrictions on your PWC insurance, you would get help with accidental fuel spills that are your legal responsibility, your sunglasses, clothing and cameras would also be covered under PWC insurance, you can get help if your towing vehicle or trailer breaks down, wreckage removal and your water skis would be covered at no additional cost. The most common mistake made by people when purchasing yacht insurance is the assumption that all policies are the same and price is the only difference. There are no standard yacht policies, and most owners discover the gaps in their policy when they have a loss.
Homeowner's or render's policy does cover your personal watercraft insurance, but it probably doesn't offer the total coverage you need, especially if you own any jet driven watercraft. Most of the time, physical damage coverage to the craft is not covered. So, get a best shield for your boat in the form of boat insurance and relieve your worries regarding the boat completely.
Are you asking, how to find a better solution for boat insurance? It's possible. At first you must find a reputed insurance company which has several years of experience in the field of insurance and moreover, get feedbacks from the insurance companies clients about that company. After selecting the insurance company, get the details regarding the benefits which the company provides and check whether it meets your expectations. Make sure that the insurance company would review your specific needs whether all business, pleasure or somewhere in between and design an insurance package to meet them and when you have a loss, check whether there would be an expert claim department. If you get all your expectations fulfilled then you can contact that insurance company and can get the best policy for your boat. You can also avail yacht insurance along with hull coverage in many insurance companies.
When you contact a reputed insurance company you would avail several benefits along with personal watercraft insurance. It would cover benefits such as: you won't have any time or location restrictions on your PWC insurance, you would get help with accidental fuel spills that are your legal responsibility, your sunglasses, clothing and cameras would also be covered under PWC insurance, you can get help if your towing vehicle or trailer breaks down, wreckage removal and your water skis would be covered at no additional cost. The most common mistake made by people when purchasing yacht insurance is the assumption that all policies are the same and price is the only difference. There are no standard yacht policies, and most owners discover the gaps in their policy when they have a loss.
Homeowner's or render's policy does cover your personal watercraft insurance, but it probably doesn't offer the total coverage you need, especially if you own any jet driven watercraft. Most of the time, physical damage coverage to the craft is not covered. So, get a best shield for your boat in the form of boat insurance and relieve your worries regarding the boat completely.
วันจันทร์ที่ 12 กันยายน พ.ศ. 2554
Obtain Sufficient Boat Insurance Before Exploring Britain's Waterways
Each year, more and more boat enthusiasts decide to set off on Britain’s canals to enjoy some precious time away with friends and family whilst exploring all that Britain’s rivers and canal routes have to offer. Insure My Boat strongly advise boat lovers to take out appropriate boat insurance to give peace of mind so they can enjoy what they love most, free from the financial burdens that can arise if something goes wrong whilst on board an uninsured canal boat.
With Britain boasting more than 4,800 kilometres of beautifully tranquil canals and rivers, it is no surprise that more and more people are giving in to the temptation of exploring everything Britain’s great outdoors has to offer by boat. After all, canal boats provide an ultra-convenient method of exploring, doubling up as a reliable method of transport as well as providing cosy accommodation for you and your comrades. To give an idea of the sheer volume of people taking to Britain’s waters each year, currently canal boats are among 2 million boats in the waters in and around the UK. Worryingly, large proportions of boats are uninsured and are therefore completely unprotected in the unfortunate scenario that theft or accidental damage occurs.
“Canal boat owners up and down the country will be setting off in their boats this summer and autumn but unfortunately many people ignore the importance of boat insurance and an increasing number are falling victim to the excessive financial demands placed on them when they have an accident or suffer theft. Investing in boat insurance is vital to ensure Britain’s boat lovers are covered against all possible eventualities.” David Quick, Managing Director of Insure My Boat explains.
Statistics reveal that the top three reasons for boat owners making insurance claims in recent years are: accidental damage caused by hitting a submerged object, theft and collisions with other boats.
No matter how careful boat enthusiasts are when travelling on Britain’s canals, clearly accidents are as widespread as ever. The damage caused to canal boats in accidents can be extremely expensive to repair especially when another boat is involved. With this in mind, it is vital to ensure appropriate insurance is gained before taking to Britain’s waters.
In terms of theft, the stealing of canal boats remains relatively rare. However Britain has seen a recent surge in the number of thefts of brass ornaments and other high value materials from canal boats as well as personal possessions being targeted. Without a sufficient boat insurance policy, victims are not covered financially in the unfortunate event that they too fall victim to these opportunists.
To protect all boat enthusiasts against the potential problems that can occur when travelling on Britain’s waters, Insure My Boat have devised an extensive database that is easy to use in order to help find and compare boat insurance policies. This ensures customers get the very best value for money. For more information don’t hesitate to visit their website and get in touch via the contact page.
With Britain boasting more than 4,800 kilometres of beautifully tranquil canals and rivers, it is no surprise that more and more people are giving in to the temptation of exploring everything Britain’s great outdoors has to offer by boat. After all, canal boats provide an ultra-convenient method of exploring, doubling up as a reliable method of transport as well as providing cosy accommodation for you and your comrades. To give an idea of the sheer volume of people taking to Britain’s waters each year, currently canal boats are among 2 million boats in the waters in and around the UK. Worryingly, large proportions of boats are uninsured and are therefore completely unprotected in the unfortunate scenario that theft or accidental damage occurs.
“Canal boat owners up and down the country will be setting off in their boats this summer and autumn but unfortunately many people ignore the importance of boat insurance and an increasing number are falling victim to the excessive financial demands placed on them when they have an accident or suffer theft. Investing in boat insurance is vital to ensure Britain’s boat lovers are covered against all possible eventualities.” David Quick, Managing Director of Insure My Boat explains.
Statistics reveal that the top three reasons for boat owners making insurance claims in recent years are: accidental damage caused by hitting a submerged object, theft and collisions with other boats.
No matter how careful boat enthusiasts are when travelling on Britain’s canals, clearly accidents are as widespread as ever. The damage caused to canal boats in accidents can be extremely expensive to repair especially when another boat is involved. With this in mind, it is vital to ensure appropriate insurance is gained before taking to Britain’s waters.
In terms of theft, the stealing of canal boats remains relatively rare. However Britain has seen a recent surge in the number of thefts of brass ornaments and other high value materials from canal boats as well as personal possessions being targeted. Without a sufficient boat insurance policy, victims are not covered financially in the unfortunate event that they too fall victim to these opportunists.
To protect all boat enthusiasts against the potential problems that can occur when travelling on Britain’s waters, Insure My Boat have devised an extensive database that is easy to use in order to help find and compare boat insurance policies. This ensures customers get the very best value for money. For more information don’t hesitate to visit their website and get in touch via the contact page.
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