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Lead Yacht Trading name of MSIG Specialty Marine

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Lead Yacht Trading name of MSIG Specialty Marine

Supporting discerning clients and their bespoke vessels, wherever they are in the world
Lead Yacht offers bespoke cover for all types of Super and Mega Yachts. 
 
Currently we insure around 50% of the 200 largest yachts by overall length, in the world, so we are well placed to understand this unique market, and its discerning 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 number of specialist brokers to offer tailored cover to fit the precise requirements of each individual client and their yacht. 
 
Why us? 
  • Bespoke cover 
  • Dedicated and highly experienced yacht specialists 
  • Over 50 years’ experience within MSIG Specialty Marine alone, in the luxury yacht market 
  • Specialist, in-house claims team with 24/7 availability 
  • Lead Yacht is supported by A-rated insurers 
 
To find out more information about Lead Yacht or to discuss a quotation, please contact your Lloyd’s broker. 
 
Our Cover 
At Lead Yacht, we provide tailored protection for clients with yachts with an insured value from $10m upwards. Lead Yacht covers up to 100% of any Megayacht or Superyacht risk insured with us. 
 
Typical covers include: 
  • Hull 
  • Increased Value 
  • War 
  • Fixed Premium P&I 
  • Loss of Charter 
  • Medical Cover for crew and guests 
For yachts and vessels with an insured value below $10m, please visit our Yacht product. MSIG Specialty Marine operates a specialist yacht team from locations in the UK, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, covering private and commercial vessels. 
 
Our Service 
Luxury yacht owners and their brokers expect round the clock service and access to specialists, and this is exactly what we provide at Lead Yacht. 
 
Our dedicated Super Yacht claims team is available 24/7 to deal with new or existing claims, or to answer any query you may have about your policy. 
 
Lead Yacht is a trading name of MSIG Specialty Marine

Subclasses

Our underwriters are experienced in a wide range of insurance subclasses including:
  • General Cargo
  • Stock Throughput
  • Containerised
  • Commodities
  • Project cargo & DSU
  • Transport & Mounting

Risk Examples

Our underwriters are open to risk across the spectrum of cargo types including:
  • Machines / machine parts
  • Consumer products
  • Electronic & medical equipment
  • Containerised goods
  • Transit / mounting
  • Project cargo

Your Lead Yacht contact

Matt Halpin
Matt Halpin
Lead Class Underwriter Yacht
Fergus Draper
Fergus Draper
Senior Underwriter Yacht
Jade Freathy
Jade Freathy
Underwriter Yacht
Louis Feber-Turner
Louis Feber-Turner
Assistant Underwriter Yacht