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Topsail Marine Insurance

Topsail Marine Insurance

4.8(222 reviews)See reviews ↓·Sunshine Coast

About the company

Topsail Marine Insurance has been operating since 1996 and was originally established in the UK. Oceanic Marine Risks Pty Ltd trades as Topsail Marine Insurance, a marine insurance broker providing insurance to vessels from all over the world. The company operates Australia wide from offices based on the Sunshine Coast.

Topsail offers yacht insurance and motorboat insurance to vessels cruising within Australia and offshore. It offers insurance products from a range of underwriting partners based both in Australia and internationally. Topsail acts on the client's behalf if they have a claim, administering the claim with underwriters. Topsail Marine Insurance is a Corporate Authorised Representative of QIB Specialty Pty Ltd.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Topsail Marine Insurance's reviewers are boat owners, with policies described for sailing catamarans, a Lightwave 45 and, in one case, a fifty-year-old yacht that other insurers had declined to cover. Daniel Groves is named for a detailed evaluation of one client's cruising needs ahead of a renewal, and reviewers repeatedly mention being able to phone and discuss options directly with staff.

One reviewer describes a claim following a crew member's food poisoning while sailing, with the claim linked quickly to health services. Several clients mention holding cover with the broker across multiple consecutive years.

Topsail Marine Insurance — Customer photo
Topsail Marine Insurance — Customer photo
Topsail Marine Insurance — Customer photo
Topsail Marine Insurance — Customer photo
Topsail Marine Insurance — Customer photo
Topsail Marine Insurance — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Jenny Johnstone19 May 2025

We had to make a claim after being dismasted up in far north Queensland. Daniel was such a comfort when I rang in a very distressed state and he was wonderful throughout the entire process. Unfortunately the contractors took nearly 18 months to complete the works - no reflection on Top Sail at all, just bad luck I guess? The end product is amazing - we are very happy with our new rig and sails and heading to Indonesia soon. Thank you Top Sail and especially Daniel ⛵️ 😁

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Elizabeth Eggleston8 April 2025

We made a claim when one of our sailing crew experienced severe food poisoning. Topsail insurance helped us quickly link to health services and quickly and thoroughly processed our Claim. We were completely satisfied with our policy and are very happy to recommend them.

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Graeme1 April 2025

I have had another first class experience with Topsail arranging the renewal of my boat insurance policy for Mediterranean sailing. The service as always was efficient friendly and responsive.

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Lachlan C18 February 2025

We switched to Topsail >5 years ago and the experience has been delightful (really!). Daniel has been out main contact and he & other staff have always acted promptly and professionally with a resourceful approach to getting better client outcomes. While we haven't ever claimed the reports I've heard from others who have given me reason to expect a similar high level of service.

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Alistair McDonald3 October 2024

Topsail Insurance once again have found us a policy for our boat that is ideal and affordable. We have insured with them on multiple boats in Australia, SE Asia and now Europe and it has always been an easy and well explained process. Thanks again Topsail!

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Victoria Logan21 August 2024

The team at Topsail insurance have been a pleasure to deal with. Excellent communication, efficient service and a genuine interest in finding the best and most suitable insurance for our individual needs. Topsail found suitable yacht and travel/health insurance to cover us while we sailed from the Mediterranean all the way back to Australia. The one small claim we made after our dinghy was stolen in the Caribbean was handled very professionally and was overall a hassle free process for us. A special thanks to Dan Groves, our main contact at Topsail and a very nice person to deal with.

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Lex29 September 2023

Rob and his team at Topsail were great when we made our insurance claim. They listened, acted quickly, kept us informed and made any requirements by the Underwriters very clear so the communications were spot on and avoided any delays. When you have had an unexpected experience and damage to your boat, having honest reliable assistance is a welcome relief. We gladly recommend any boat owners to insure with this company.

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Contact
+611300727324www.topsailinsurance.com.auL1, Building C/4-6 Innovation Pkwy, Birtinya QLD 4575
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed