HUB International Ranked Among Top Global Brokers
HUB International is ranked 10th on the World’s 10 Largest Insurance Brokers list published by Business Insurance in 2011. HUB was also named to the Top Global Insurance Brokers list from Best’s...
View ArticlePlan for the Best. Prepare for the Worst.
When it comes to sailing, yachting or any form of boating, the sense of anticipation is special. There’s so much to look forward to when it comes to putting our boats in the water and setting a course...
View ArticleHolistic service for Yacht Clubs
Holistic service is very much part of the HUB International brand and it carries deep into our specialty MARINE practice. For more than three decades, we have provided skilled risk management services...
View ArticleEnsuring the right solution
Many of you know that the Federal Marine Liability Act governs liability for all marine vessels operating in Canada. Yet even experienced boaters are unlikely to fully understand the implications of...
View ArticleCome see the blue!
For anyone in the boating industry, BC Place will be the place to be this week as the Vancouver International Boat Show celebrates its 50th Anniversary event.Your HUB International MARINE Insurance...
View ArticleMarine Safety Concerns Arise With News of Vancouver Coast Guard Station Closure
The federal government revealed its surprising decision on Thursday, May 17th to close the Kitsilano Coast Guard lifeboat station. Many have spoken out against the decision, expressing concerns over...
View ArticleJoin Your MARINE Insurance Team at the Boat Show at the Creek!
Your HUB International MARINE Team will be at the 6th Annual Boat Show at the Creek, presented by Mosquito Creek Marina from Thursday, September 20 to Sunday, September 23.This year will be bigger and...
View ArticleMARINE Insurance Team's Client Blog - Sailing to Mexico!
One of our clients has just left to go sailing off-shore to Mexico! All the adventures are being chronicled in their blog. Take a look! www.sailblogs.com/member/scotfreeiv read more
View ArticleBuilding permit next step for Victoria Marina
The proposed new Victoria Marina on the north shore of the Victoria harbour has received federal approval from Transport Canada and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. WAM Development and Robert...
View ArticleFraser Squadron to Offer Boating Courses in Chinese
Fraser Squadron recently announced the introduction of their new Boating Basics Course in Mandarin. Fraser Squadron has translated all Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons (CPS) Boating Basics material...
View ArticleCongrats to Specialty Yachts!
On behalf of the entire HUB International MARINE crew, congratulations goes out to Lawrence Fronczek, the President of Specialty Yachts in Vancouver.Lawrence and Specialty Yachts won the Marlow Hunter...
View ArticleWinterizing Your Boat: Don't Forget Those Snaps and Zippers!
A recent edition of Boating Industry Canada provides a helpful reminder for all of us winterizing our boats for the coming months: Don’t forget your boat’s snaps and zippers!Snaps and zippers are among...
View ArticleCampion Marine Launches Boat Powered by World's Highest Horsepower Electric...
Campion Marine has introduced their new Chase 550 bow rider which runs off of the world's first 180 horsepower electric outboard engine.Designed by ReGen Nautic USA Inc., this electric outboard engine...
View ArticleDwight Davies Receives BCMTA Lifetime Achievement Award
The BC Marine Trades Association (BCMTA) will recognize one of the recreational marine industry’s most accomplished leaders at the upcoming BC Marine Industry Conference. Dwight Davies, former...
View ArticleHurricane Sandy Responsible for 65,000 Boats Sunk or Damaged
BoatUS has estimated that Hurricane Sandy caused more than US$650m in damages to boats across the US. The US boater association also expects that more than 65,000 recreational boats were damaged or...
View ArticleLatest Mobile Version of Boatdealers.ca Launched
Digital Era Media Inc. (DEM) has launched the latest version of Boatdealers.ca Mobile. As Canada's top boat listing website, Boatdealers.ca is widely visited by boat sellers and buyers. DEM is also...
View ArticleVancouver Police and Fire Department Chiefs Urge PM to Stop Closure of...
Vancouver Police Chief Jim Chu and Fire Chief John McKearney have each written letters to Prime Minister Stephen Harper in hopes that he will overturn the federal government's decision to close the...
View ArticleCanadian Power and Sails Squadron Celebrates 75 Years in Boating Safety
The HUB International MARINE Team extends our warm congratulations to Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons as the organization celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2013!CPS is a national non-profit...
View ArticleRanger Boats Launches Aluminum Boat Line
Ranger Boats recently announced the launch of their new line of aluminum boats. The lines includes the Tournament Series, designed for fishing, and the versatile Apache Series, made for both anglers...
View ArticleWeather Services Survey for Boaters and Others in the Marine Community
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS) and Environment Canada (EC) are inviting those across Canada that are active in the boating/marine community to complete a survey to better understand weather...
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