RJP Marine - Personal Watercraft Insurance
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INDEX

GUIDE – Some information about the policy.

SCOPE OF COVER – Cover Warranties

CRUISING LIMITS – Where you can use your craft

SECTION 1
  • - Legal Liability – Cover for your liability to others
  • - Exclusions
  • - Waterski Clause
  • - Excess Clause – How much you pay in the event of a claim against you

    SECTION 2
  • - General Exceptions

    SECTION 3
  • - Claims and Accidents – Conditions and Procedures

    SECTION 4
  • - Other Provisions
  • - Cancellations – What happens and what premium would you get back
  • - EU Disclosure clause and Complaints Procedure


    PERSONAL WATERCRAFT INSURANCE CERTIFICATE


    Thank you for choosing the RJP Marine Personal Watercraft Policy. This policy is issued under a binding authority agreement (SC1921D120XR/54) issued to RJP Marine Insurance Services by Markel (UK) Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority, 25 The North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E14 5HS, referred to throughout as the Insurer.

    Guide
    This Insurance Policy contains the following important information:-
    A Certificate in respect of your Craft.

    Guidance if you are held liable, and you want to make a claim.

    Both parties to the contract have obligations as well as rights including, on your part, a responsibility to maintain the Craft in a proper state of repair and seaworthiness and to act reasonably to prevent or minimise any loss or damage.

    The information you have provided is incorporated in the statement of fact and the declaration, which you have agreed is truthful and accurate, and is the basis of and forms part of this contract.

    Please read this Insurance Policy and Certificate now and make sure you understand the cover and that this is in accordance with your requirements.

    In particular please make sure you notify the Insurer through RJP Marine if:-
    anything happens to change the use or nature of the Craft.
    you do anything which may affect the Craft’s performance – for example, adding new gear and equipment.

    Scope of Cover
    The Insurers agree to indemnify you against your legal liability, as detailed in this Insurance Policy, which may occur during the Period of Insurance for which Insurers have accepted your premium.

    It is warranted that the Craft will be used solely by persons aged 16 years or over and who have been instructed in the use of the Craft except where a person between the ages of 12 and 16 years , who holds the RYA Personal watercraft Qualification has been agreed and named on the schedule by RJP Marine as a user of the craft. It is then further warranted that such person, after instruction, uses the craft only in accordance with the terms, conditions and limitations of that RYA qualification.

    It is warranted that the Craft shall not be towed except when in need of assistance nor undertake towage or salvage services under a contract previously arranged. The foregoing shall not exclude customary towage in connection with laying up, fitting out or repairs or the towage of waterskis/watertoys if agreed by the Insurers.

    It is warranted that the craft shall at all times be used in accordance with the prevailing by-laws, rules and regulations.

    It is warranted that any engine cut out device must be in place and operative at all times when the craft is in use.

    Cruising Limits
    Inland and Coastal Waters of the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, including up to 30 days use on the continent of Europe in each 12 month period of insurance.

    Section 1 – Legal Liability
    By reason of your interest in the Craft and/or trailer you may be held legally liable for damage, loss of life or injury and this Section of your Insurance Policy indemnifies you for such payment as set out below.

    This Section also covers the legal liability of any person (other than a person operating or employed by the operator of a shipyard, repair yard, slipway, yacht club, marina, sales agency or similar organisation), after instruction, using the Craft with your permission.

    The limit of indemnity under this Section is £3 million for any one accident or series of accidents arising from the same event. In no case shall the total indemnity exceed the amount shown in respect of the any one event.

    The Insurers will indemnify you or any person using the Craft, after instruction, with your permission against losses resulting from your or their legal liability for:-

    1. Death or bodily injury to any person other than you or other than as specified in exclusions (a) to (j) below.
    2. Loss or damage to property not belonging to you or a permitted user.
    3. Attempted or actual raising, removal or destruction of the wreck of the Craft or any negligence or failure to raise, remove or destroy the wreck.
    4. Expenses incurred by you with Insurers prior written consent in connection with official Inquiries and Coroners’ Inquests.
    5. Legal costs incurred with the Insurers written consent, in defending any action or contesting liability in a Civil Court. Similar legal costs in connection with any criminal prosecution may be considered at the Insurer’s discretion.

    Exclusions:
    The Insurers will not indemnify you or any permitted user after instruction, against legal liability for:

    1. Death or bodily injury in respect of any person employed in any capacity by you in connection with the Craft or similarly employed by any person using the Craft with your permission.
    2. Accidents caused by or to waterskiers, kneeboarders, or others involved in activities of a similar kind, including the use of ‘watertoys’, whilst being towed or preparing to be towed by the craft or until safely back on board the Craft.
    3. Accidents caused by or to any person engaged in kiting or other airborne sport whilst being towed by the Craft or preparing to be towed or until safely back on board the Craft.
    4. Accidents occurring while the Craft is in transit by mechanically propelled road vehicle, rail, ship or aircraft.
    5. Accidents involving the trailer except when intentionally not coupled to a towing vehicle.
    6. Death of or bodily injury to fare-paying passengers or loss of or damage to their property.
    7. Damages or penalties arising solely under a contract.
    8. Fines or other penalties imposed under any statutory code or common law in respect of any offence committed.
    9. Medical Expenses incurred by you or by a person permitted to use the Craft.
    10. Punitive or exemplary damages howsoever described.

    Waterski Clause
    In respect of craft capable of towing according to manufacturers recommendation, exclusion (b) is removed only in respect of users who are 16 years of age or over. The liability cover then provided extends to include Waterskiing, Knee & Wake Boarding and activities of a similar kind including the use of “Watertoys” which are designed to carry no more than 2 people. It is warranted that watertoys are only used strictly in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and recommendations. The limit of indemnity under this clause for any one accident or series of accidents arising from the same event is £1 million.

    Excess Clause
    You will bear the first £250 of any Third Party Property Loss. Unless otherwise stated. This excess will be doubled where the person in charge of or using the craft is not named on the proposal form.

    Section 2 – General Exceptions
    THE INSURANCE POLICY DOES NOT INSURE:

    1. THE CRAFT AND/OR TRAILER IF THEY ARE USED FOR RACING OR ANY COMPETITION INVOLVING SPEED OR FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN PRIVATE PLEASURE PURPOSES UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED WITH UNDERWRITERS AND THE POLICY ENDORSED ACCORDINGLY.
    2. LOSS, DAMAGE, EXPENSE OR LIABILITY DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING FROM CAPTURE, SEIZURE, ARREST, RESTRAINT OR DETAINMENT, WAR, TERRORISM, CIVIL WAR, REVOLUTION, REBELLION, INSURRECTION, CIVIL CONFLICT OR COMMOTION.
    3. AGAINST LOSS, DAMAGE, EXPENSE OR LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE ACTIONS OF STRIKERS, LOCKED OUT WORKMEN OR PERSONS TAKING PART IN LABOUR DISTURBANCES, RIOTS OR CIVIL COMMOTIONS, DAMAGE CAUSED BY PRESSURE WAVES FROM AIRCRAFT AND OTHER AERIAL DEVICES TRAVELLING AT SONIC OR SUPERSONIC SPEEDS.
    4. ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, EXPENSE OR LIABILITY DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY CAUSED BY OR CONTRIBUTED TO BY OR ARISING FROM:
      1. IONISING RADIATIONS OR CONTAMINATION BY RADIOACTIVITY FROM ANY NUCLEAR FUEL OR FROM ANY NUCLEAR WASTE FROM THE COMBUSTION OF NUCLEAR FUEL.
      2. RADIOACTIVE, TOXIC, EXPLOSIVE OR ANY OTHER HAZARDOUS PROPERTIES OF ANY NUCLEAR ASSEMBLY OR NUCLEAR COMPONENT THEREOF.
      3. ANY WEAPON OR DEVICE EMPLOYING ATOMIC OR NUCLEAR FISSION AND/OR FUSION OR OTHER LIKE REACTION OR RADIOACTIVE FORCE OR MATTER.
      4. THE RADIOACTIVE, TOXIC, EXPLOSIVE OR OTHER HAZARDOUS OR CONTAMINATING PROPERTIES OF ANY RADIOACTIVE MATTER. THE EXCLUSION IN THIS SUB-CLAUSE DOES NOT EXTEND TO RADIOACTIVE ISOTOPES, OTHER THAN NUCLEAR FUEL WHEN SUCH ISOTOPES ARE BEING PREPARED, CARRIED, STORED, OR USED FOR COMMERCIAL, AGRICULTURAL, MEDICAL, SCIENTIFIC OR SIMILAR PEACEFUL PURPOSES.

    Section 3 – Claims and Accidents (General Conditions and Procedures)

    Notification

    1. In the event of any occurrence which may give rise to a claim under this Insurance Policy notice must be given to the Insurers as soon as possible through RJP Marine.
    2. Full details of the occurrence must be given in writing as soon as possible thereafter with names and addresses of witnesses and any third parties and you must give the Insurers whatever assistance and information they may require.
    3. You must send to the Insurers via RJP Marine as soon as You must send to the Insurers via RJP Marine as soon as possible, and unanswered, all claims letters, summonses, writs or documents which you receive from third parties and give the Insurers whatever assistance and information they may require.

    Admission To Third Parties
    No liability of any sort may be admitted and no undertaking given, nor may any offer or promise of payment be made or legal expenses incurred by you without the Insurers’ written consent. The Insurers shall be entitled if they so wish to take over and conduct in your name any action in respect of claims for indemnity or damages or otherwise involving any third party.

    Other Insurances
    In the event of any claim arising under this Insurance Policy which is also recoverable under any other insurance the Insurers will not be liable for more than their rateable proportion of such loss.

    Section 4 – Other Provisions
    Facts omitted and misrepresented
    This Insurance Policy or any subsequent renewal will be void from inception:

    1. If you have obtained cover through the omission, misrepresentation or suppression of any facts, truths or circumstances known to you which could have influenced the Insurers assessment and acceptance of the risk or offer of renewal.
    2. If you deliberately omit, misrepresent or suppress any facts, truths or circumstances in support of a claim under this Insurance Policy.

    In any such event you shall lose all your rights under this Insurance Policy or any subsequent renewal but the Insurers will nevertheless be entitled to retain the full premium.

    Duties as Owner Warranty
    It is warranted that you will take all reasonable steps to maintain the Craft in a proper state of seaworthiness and to prevent or minimise any loss or damage.

    Assignment Or Transfer Of Insurance
    This insurance is a contract personal to you and is not assignable or transferable unless agreed in writing between you and the Insurers.

    Sale or Transfer of Ownership
    If the Craft or any interest in it is sold or transferred to new ownership then, unless the Insurers agree in writing to continue the insurance, this Insurance Policy shall be automatically cancelled from the time of sale or transfer.

    Cancellation
    This insurance may be cancelled by the Insurers at any time subject to 15 days written notice to the Policyholder or his Agent, or by mutual agreement. The premium is payable in full and no refund shall be allowed should you cancel the policy during the period of insurance.

    No Claims Discount
    In the event of no claims being paid or outstanding at the expiry of 12 months insurance the renewal premium calculated using rates applicable at the renewal date will be reduced as follows:

    • By 5% after 1 year
    • By 10% after 2 consecutive years
    • By 15% after 3 consecutive years
    • By 20% after 4 consecutive years

    This clause does not imply any obligation upon the Insurers to renew this insurance.

    E.U. DISCLOSURE CLAUSE (UK)

    Notice to Proposer/Policyholder

    The Parties are free to choose the law applicable to this Insurance Contract. Unless specifically agreed to the contrary this insurance shall be subject to English Law.

    How to make a complaint
    If you have a complaint please contact the Training and Compliance Officer at
    RJP Marine Insurance Services 1-7 Dunstall Street, Scunthorpe, N. Lincs, DN15 6LD.
    If you are dissatisfied with the handling of your complaint you can at any time refer the matter
    to :-
    Markel (UK) Limited,
    8th Floor, Riverside West
    Whitehall Road,
    Leeds,
    LS1 4AW
    .

    If still not satisfied then the case may be referred (again without prejudicing your rights in law) to:

    Financial Ombudsman Service
    South Quay Plaza
    183 Marsh Wall
    LONDON E14 9SR
    Telephone: 020 7964 1000
    E-mail
    complaint.info@financial-ombudsman.org.uk

    RJP Marine Insurance Services 1-7 Dunstall Street Scunthorpe N. Lincs DN15 6LD 01724 855510
    Johnstone Insurance Brokers Ltd Trading As RJP Marine Insurance Services are Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Services Authority Registration number 452604
    Registered in England Number 05683941

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