Jones Act Insurance - Let us find your best coverage - coverage for vessel owners and seamen
Seamen injured aboard a vessel can sue their employer for negligence under the Jones Act, and also claim maintenance and cure. Carriers rate it per crew member based on vessel type and waters navigated. Send us a few details and we will shop 50+ carriers for your best rate – no cost, no obligation. Prefer to talk? Call 800-616-3490.
Jones Act (Maritime) Quote Request
Applicant Information:
Have these handy
- Vessel names, types and lengths
- Crew counts per vessel
- Navigation limits
- Five years of loss runs
Related coverage
What Jones Act coverage includes
Seamen injured aboard a vessel can sue their employer for negligence under the Jones Act, and also claim maintenance and cure.
- Jones Act liability - Negligence suits by injured crew members.
- Maintenance and cure - Living costs and medical care for injured seamen.
- Unseaworthiness - Claims that the vessel or gear was not fit for use.
- Transportation and wages - Repatriation and unearned wages owed to crew.
- Crew P&I - Usually written within a protection and indemnity policy.
Good to know: a documented crew training program and current Coast Guard inspections go a long way with marine underwriters.
Not covered: passengers and non-crew workers, who need separate P&I or USL&H coverage, and injuries from intoxication on many forms.
Insurance Application:
Jones Act (Maritime)Begin Application
Required forms
Jones Act (Maritime) Supplemental Application (PDF)Want to save and finish later? Complete it online
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