Nautilus Marine Insurance is significantly expanding its commercial marine insurance offering in New Zealand, launching a full suite of business insurance solutions for marinas, yacht clubs, boat dealerships and most marine trades.
The offering aims to support the end-to-end marine industry, from boat owners through to commercial marine businesses across the region. The expanded offering provides New Zealand businesses with access to specialist insurance solutions, supported by Nautilus Marine Insurance’s team with marine insurance product knowledge across New Zealand and Australia, and is distributed exclusively through insurance broker partners. As part of the offering, Nautilus Marine Insurance has further reinforced its commitment to supporting New Zealand’s marine community and has also announced its partnership with the Auckland Boat Show as Official Insurance Partner ahead of the 2027 event.
Andrew McFetridge, Executive Director New Zealand, Nautilus Marine Insurance commented: “We’re pleased to be significantly expanding Nautilus Marine Insurance’s commercial offering in New Zealand and giving more businesses access to the knowledge and experience of our team,” said McFetridge. “These businesses are built around a shared passion for boating and the marine industry, but they also face highly specialised risks. Our marine knowledge means we understand those businesses and can provide insurance solutions intended around the way they operate. Whether it’s a marina, yacht club, boat dealership or marine trade, our aim is to make it easier for these businesses to access the right insurance support through their insurance broker.”
Callum Gillespie, Executive Director, New Zealand Marine Industry Association, said: “Access to specialist insurance expertise is important for a successful marine industry. Nautilus Marine Insurance’s expanded commitment to the New Zealand industry is very welcome, and its support as Official Insurance Partner of the 2027 Auckland Boat Show is a great demonstration of its commitment to our sector.”
The Auckland Boat Show will return to Auckland’s waterfront from 1–4 April 2027. Run by the New Zealand Marine Industry Association, the industry-owned event brings together the breadth of New Zealand’s recreational boating sector, from boat builders and manufacturers to marine equipment suppliers, dealerships and service businesses. Its on-water format provides opportunities for visitors to experience vessels through sea trials and connect directly with designers, builders, manufacturers and suppliers.
Suzanne Davies, CEO, Marine Industries Association, said the expansion would extend Nautilus Marine Insurance’s established support for the marine sector across the Tasman. “We are delighted to see Nautilus Marine Insurance expand its commitment to the New Zealand marine industry,” said Davies. “Nautilus Marine Insurance has been the MIA’s valued insurance partner for many years now and, as such, is a proven supporter of marina businesses across Australia, providing specialist insurance solutions and demonstrating a genuine understanding of the unique needs of our sector. It is wonderful to see that same level of support now being extended to New Zealand marinas, yacht clubs and marine businesses. This expansion will provide operators and their brokers with greater choice and access to specialist marine insurance expertise, helping strengthen and support the industry on both sides of the Tasman. We look forward to seeing the benefits this brings to New Zealand operators and to Nautilus Marine Insurance further building its engagement with the marina community throughout the region.”
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