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December 18, 2019
12:00PM - 1:00PM

Trends in Marine Insurance & Streamlining the Process

Presented By: Mark Gargula

FREE Live Webinar

This seminar, led by Mark Gargula, an insurance expert from Gowrie Group, will provide Yacht Brokers and YBAA members with an overview of the key trends we are experiencing in the Marine Insurance marketplace.  First, he will dive into a discussion on how widely marine insurance policies can differ from one policy to the next, and that not all policies include the same coverages.  He will point out the most important variances to look for when making choices between policies. The second topic will explore the contributing factors to today’s “Hard” Marine Insurance marketplace, and what that means for yacht brokers and yacht owners as we move into 2020. The third and final topic will be an interactive discussion on strategies, tactics, and tools that Yacht Brokers (and a knowledgeable insurance agent) can utilize to help facilitate and streamline the insurance process for customers buying their first boat and for customers looking to purchase a boat that is a big step-up in length.  There will be time at the end of the seminar for open questions and answers.

headshotMark Gargula joined Gowrie Group, the largest independent marine insurance agency in the US, in 2015 as a Yacht & Personal Insurance Specialist.  Mark works closely with clients to understand their needs and advises them on how to secure the most comprehensive, cost-effective insurance solutions for their boats, yachts, homes, autos, and other assets.   Prior to joining Gowrie Group, Mark worked in the marine industry as a sailmaker for Quantum Sail Design Group in Newport, Rhode Island.  At Quantum he focused on sail production, sail design, and client service.  While at Quantum, he also was the assistant sailing coach for St. George’s School, an elite prep school in Newport.  Mark Gargula grew up sailing, racing, and coaching in the waters around Chicago, Illinois and Marblehead, Massachusetts.  As a youth, he served as the Junior Commodore of Chicago Yacht Club.  Today he is an active member of the CT and RI Marine Trades Associations (CMTA & RIMTA), CMTA Young Member Group, RIMTA Futures Young Member Group, and New York Yacht Club. In his free time, he races competitively on yachts of all sizes. Mark is a graduate of Roger Williams University, where he was also part of the 2010 Team Racing National Championship Team.

 

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