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American Modern writes personal watercraft insurance for a Jet Ski, WaveRunner or SEADOO.
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PWC insurance for fun on the water

Most people refer to a personal watercraft, or a PWC, by the brand name of their machine – Jet Ski® WaveRunner® or SEADOO® – whatever you call it, American Modern can protect it. – whatever you call it, American Modern can protect it.

Program highlights

Full coverage

You and your PWC are covered for liability [?] Liability coverage
Casualty insurance has three components:liability,collision and comprehensive.The liability portion of the policy covers your legal responsibility for bodily injury to someone or damage to someone's property.It does not include physical damage protection for your own vehicle or injuries.
collision [?] Collision coverage
Casualty insurance has three components:liability,collision,and comprehensive.The collision portion of the policy covers your vehicle from physical damage caused by accidental contact with another vehicle or an object such as a tree or street sign.
and comprehensive [?] Comprehensive coverage
Casualty insurance has three components: liability, collision, and comprehensive.The comprehensive portion of the policy protects your vehicle from physical damage caused by anything other than a collision,such as fire, windstorm or vandalism.Theft is also a comprehensive coverage.
losses. With full coverage you can add options to your policy.

Liability only

If you have an older model, you may want to exclude physical damage coverage and insure yourself just for liability.

Your agent can discuss with you the merits and limitations of each approach.

Have a question about PWC insurance?
Call 866-884-6167 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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By definition, a PWC is less than 13 feet in length.
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Choose between two coverage levels

Full coverage

You and your PWC are covered for liability, collision, and comprehensive losses. With full coverage you can add options to your policy.

Liability only

Your PWC is insured just for liability requirements of your state. Physical damage coverage is not part of your policy.

Every full coverage policy includes

Market value settlement

Your PWC is insured for its market value. This is also called actual cash value or ACV. Depreciation is taken into account when determining the value.

Medical payments

The included $1,000 in medical payments [?] Medical Payments
Included in casualty policies is coverage for medical expenses caused by an accident-related injury.It is intended to cover basic medical costs without the need to assign responsibility for the accident.The coverage amount is generally a few thousand dollars,and is separate from liability coverage.
coverage can be increased to $5,000.

Have a question about PWC insurance?
Call 866-884-6167 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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A dead man’s switch turns off the PWC if the driver falls off. Be sure to attach the lanyard to the switch before starting out.
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Expand your coverage with

Advantage endorsement

  • Uninsured watercraft and non-owned watercraft liability of $15,000 or 50% of per person watercraft liability
  • Personal effect covered to $150
  • Emergency assistance and towing covered to $150 ($300 per term)

Advantage Plus endorsement

  • Uninsured watercraft and non-owned watercraft liability equal to per person watercraft liability
  • Personal effect covered to $300
  • Emergency assistance and towing covered to $250 ($500 per term)

Additional coverage options

Watersport liability

If your family likes to water ski, wakeboard or tube-ride, this option is just for you.

Trailer

Protect the trailer you use to tow your PWC.

Have a question about PWC insurance?
Call 866-884-6167 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Rental
Wetsuits prevent “orifice injuries” if a passenger is hit by the PWC’s high pressure jet after falling in the water.
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We offer you three savings opportunities

Experience

Save 10% if you have three years of ownership.

Claim free renewal

Save 5% on first renewal and 10% each successive year.

Multiple units

Save 10% if you insure multiple units with us.

Flexible payment options

Option 1 -- start EZPay to automate your payments

Many customers want the convenience of monthly automated bill payments. With EZPay, a withdrawal is made from a bank account you specify, or charged to your credit card. We let you pick the date of the month for the payment (1 to 28). Once EZPay begins, we will stop mailing invoices.

Option 2 -- pay after we send you a bill

You either can pay in full at the time you start or renew the policy, or in many states we offer installments on a 2-Pay schedule – half up-front and the balance due in 60 days. A service fee applies to each installment. Pay by personal check, credit card, or bank account transfer.

Some states place limits on the payment plan schedules we can offer or the service fee. To confirm, check with your agent or call Customer Care at 800-543-2644.

Have a question about PWC insurance?
Call 866-884-6167 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Nearly 800 compete in the IJSBA’s World Championship held each year on Lake Havasu, Arizona.
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Payment flexibility is important

We offer many ways for you to pay your premium. Learn more >

Talk to an agent

If you want a quote now, or have questions about our PWC program, call us at 866-884-6167.

Our hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Ask us to contact you

After hours, fill out this short form with information about your PWC. One of our agents will follow up with you to talk about the policy cost, the coverage, and your options.

However you first reach us, your business will be assigned to an authorized agent for service and support. We appreciate your interest in American Modern and our specialty insurance programs.

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Have a question about PWC insurance?
Call 866-884-6167 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Rental
The latest PWC innovation is the Dolphin Boat, which dives and moves underwater, and jumps 10 feet out of the water.
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Understanding your policy

Do you know what to do if you have an accident?

The best way to handle a boating accident is to avoid one altogether, so always be aware of your surroundings and wear a life jacket.

But as the saying goes, accidents do happen. If one happens to you, taking a few steps can make sure you're reimbursed fairly for the damages:

  • Take photos of the damage because a photographic record supports your claim. If possible, take them at the scene of the accident.
  • If your loss is due to theft or vandalism, make sure you file a police report.
  • If your accident occurs at sea, make sure a Coast Guard report is filed, especially if another boat is involved.
  • Report the accident to your insurance company as soon as possible, no matter how minor the damage seems. There may be damage you can't see, and it can lead to bigger problems -- and bigger bills -- later.
  • Send the repair estimate to your insurance company before you approve it. They have the right to inspect the loss and approve the estimate.
  • Be proactive and stay in touch with the repair shop. Your insurance company must approve the estimate, but only you can authorize repairs.
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