Boat insurance
In Quebec, call us to learn more about recreational watercraft insurance and get a quote.
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In Ontario, Alberta and New Brunswick, call today to get a quote from a local Desjardins Agent.
Why you should get boat insurance
Even though boat insurance isn't legally required in Canada for pleasure craft, it's a good idea to protect yourself against the unexpected. Insuring your boat can help you cover costs in the event of an accident. For example, our insurance coverage can help protect you if your boat hits a personal watercraft while you're docking.
Our boat insurance in Quebec
Types of boats we insure
- Motorboats
- Sailboats
- Personal watercraft
- Canoes and kayaks
- Rowboats
- Pontoon boats
- Pedal boats and other pleasure craft
When you call, we'll ask about your boat and what you use it for. Taking the time to look at your situation allows us to see whether we can insure your watercraft.
Our boat insurance in Ontario, Alberta and New Brunswick
Benefits of insuring your boat with us
Our boat insurance covers you against most risks of owning and operating your watercraft.
Full coverage available
Our boat insurance covers certain medical expenses and damage to your watercraft. There's even coverage for your motor and boat trailer, if described on your policy!
Types of boats we insure
- Motorboats
- Sailboats
- Personal watercraft
- Canoes and kayaks
- Rowboats
- Pontoon boats
- Pedal boats and other pleasure craft
Your local Desjardins Agent will ask about your boat and what you use it for. Taking the time to look at your situation allows us to see whether we can insure your watercraft.
What's covered by our boat insurance
Our boat insurance covers most risks for your watercraft, equipment and accessories. It also helps protect people on board if there's an accident.
Property damage
Protects equipment and accessories on your boat, such as:
- Equipment permanently attached to your watercraft
- Anchors
- Oars
- Electric trolling motors
- Tools
- Detachable canopies
- Life jackets
- Dinghies
Insured risks
Insures you against most risks for your watercraft and its motor, such as:
- Sinking
- Fire
- Windstorms
- Hailstorms
- Theft
- Capsizing
- Stranding
- Collision
- Explosion
Explore our boat coverages
Liability
Covers claims against you for unintentional bodily injury or property damage that you cause to another person.
Medical and funeral payments
Helps cover medical expenses up to the limit on your policy for individuals who are accidentally killed or injured while:
- Operating the boat
- Boarding or leaving the boat
- Being a passenger on the boat
We help pay these expenses even if you are not liable.
Accidental death benefit
Provides a lump-sum payment, also known as a death benefit, up to the limit in your policy if you, your spouse or your dependent children are accidentally killed as a result of the use or operation of your watercraft.
If the death occurs within 12 months of the date of the accident, we pay the estate as follows:
- The amount indicated in the policy for your death
- 50% of this amount for the death of your spouse
- 10% of this amount for the death of each dependent child
Newly acquired watercraft
Covers your new boat or motor for 30 days if acquired to replace existing insured ones or added to an existing policy.
Emergency service
Pays up to $500 for reasonable costs you incur for certain emergency services to your boat, motor or boat trailer described on your policy.
Additional expenses
If your boat can't be used as a result of an insured loss or damage, pays up to $1,500 ($250 daily maximum) for additional expenses, such as:
- Travel expenses
- Cost of renting a replacement boat similar to the insured boat
Wreck removal
Covers reasonable expenses for any attempted or actual raising, removal or destruction of the wreck of your watercraft when:
- Damage is caused by an insured loss
- You are legally liable
- It's required by law
Get a boat insurance quote
In Quebec, call us today to get a boat insurance quote.
In Ontario, Alberta and New Brunswick, call today to get a boat insurance quote from a local Desjardins Agent.
FAQ
No, specific coverage isn't required by law for motorboats or other types of personal pleasure craft.
But we recommend you get insurance to help protect yourself against the unexpected. There are many situations where proof of insurance is required. For example, lenders often require it when you finance the purchase of a boat.
Various factors determine how much boat insurance costs, including the type of watercraft, its size and horsepower. Call us to discuss your unique needs.
If your boat was damaged, stolen or involved in an accident, our claims department is available 24/7.
You don't need to notify us if you put your watercraft into storage for the winter. When calculating your premium, we take into account that you only use your boat seasonally.
Your boat will stay covered against fire, theft and vandalism even if it's in storage during the off-season.
Contact us
Quebec
Client Relations Centre
Monday to Friday: 8 AM to 8 PM
Saturday: 8 AM to 4 PM
1-888-277-8726 This link will launch your default phone software.
Ontario, Alberta and New Brunswick
Speak with a local agent
Get personalized coverage and assistance for all your insurance needs from your local Desjardins Agent.
1-877-659-1570 This link will launch your default phone software.