Specialising in the Superyacht and Megayacht sector, Lead Yacht is a leading insurance provider, supporting discerning clients and their bespoke yachts, wherever they are in the world.
About us
Lead Yacht offers bespoke cover for all types of Super and Megayachts
We are the global lead insurer for yachts over 40 meters and over EUR or USD 10 million in value. With a maximum capacity of EUR or USD 225 million any one risk.
So we are well placed to understand this unique market, and its sharp client base.
So we are well placed to understand this unique market, and its sharp client base.
Based in the City of London, we are a uniquely experienced and dedicated underwriting and claims team working in partnership with a small panel of specialist brokers to offer tailored cover to fit the precise requirements of each individual client and their yacht.
Lead Yacht is a trading name of MS Amlin Marine NV, and is led by MS Amlin, a leading insurer and reinsurer, and part of the global top-10 insurance group MS&AD. With a 300-year record and more than 2,000 people in 24 locations worldwide, MS Amlin delivers continuity for individuals and businesses facing the most complex and demanding risks.
Lead Yacht is a trading name of MS Amlin Marine NV, and is led by MS Amlin, a leading insurer and reinsurer, and part of the global top-10 insurance group MS&AD. With a 300-year record and more than 2,000 people in 24 locations worldwide, MS Amlin delivers continuity for individuals and businesses facing the most complex and demanding risks.
Why us?
- Bespoke cover
- Dedicated and highly experienced yacht specialists
- Over 50 years’ experience within MS Amlin alone, in the luxury yacht market
- Specialist, in-house claims team with 24/7 availability
- Lead Yacht is supported by A-rated insurers
- Free risk management review programme
To find out more information about Lead Yacht, please contact a member of the team or your Lloyd’s broker.
Our cover
At Lead Yacht, we provide tailored protection for clients with yachts with an insured value from EUR or USD 10 million upwards.
Typical covers include:
Typical covers include:
- Hull
- Fixed Price P&I
- Increased Value
- Loss of Charter Hire
- War
- Guest Medical
For yachts with an insured value below 10 million, please visit the MS Amlin Marine Yacht team.
To find out more about MS Amlin Marine, to get in touch or learn how they can help, please click here.
To find out more about MS Amlin Marine, to get in touch or learn how they can help, please click here.
The Lead Yacht team
At Lead Yacht, we understand the discerning needs of luxury yacht owners and their brokers. Our commitment lies in providing nothing short of excellence and facilitating seamless access to specialized support.
With Lead Yacht, expect nothing less than a trusted partner.
To get in touch with our Lead Yacht team please contact:
With Lead Yacht, expect nothing less than a trusted partner.
To get in touch with our Lead Yacht team please contact:
Matt Halpin
Lead Class Underwriter
Fergus Draper
Senior Underwriter
Martin Lovell
Senior Claims Adjuster
Jade Freathy
Underwriter
Bart Pavelin
Claims Adjuster