Anchorage Marine Underwriting Agency Pty Ltd

About Anchorage Marine Underwriting Agency Pty Ltd

Anchorage Marine has been insuring Australian pleasure boats since **1980**, making it one of the country's longest-established hull insurance specialists. Policies are underwritten by **QBE**, and Anchorage has authority to **handle and settle claims** itself, so your claim stays with the people who wrote your policy.

## At a glance - **Best for:** owners of recreational boats and yachts in Australian waters who value a long-established specialist - **Covers:** pleasurecraft insurance for vessels operating in Australia - **Buy:** direct from Anchorage, or through your insurance broker or agent - **Contact:** (02) 9959 4422 · enquiry@anchoragemarine.com.au

## The story Anchorage started in North Sydney in 1980, and for more than four decades it has specialised in pleasurecraft insurance. It's now part of **360 Underwriting**, a group of more than 20 specialist underwriting agencies. It's led by Executive Director **Brent McKinnon**, who spent years as a boat broker before moving into pleasurecraft insurance. His stated aim is to keep Anchorage's long-standing approach while improving service and growing the business across Australia.

## What stands out - **Decades of pleasurecraft focus,** under the same name since 1980. - **In-house claims authority.** Anchorage is authorised to handle and settle claims on QBE's behalf, which usually means quicker decisions from people who know boats. - **Direct or through a broker.** Deal with the team yourself, or through the broker who handles your other insurance. - **Backed by QBE,** one of Australia's largest insurers.

## How it compares Anchorage suits owners who want a **long-established specialist with in-house claims** and the option to go through their broker. If you want every detail online, [Club Marine](/directory/club-marine-boat-insurance) and [New Wave](/directory/new-wave-insurance-boat-caravan-trailer-public-liability-insurance) publish more of their policy features up front. For international cruising, look at [Pantaenius](/directory/pantaenius-australia).

## Questions to ask before you buy - Is my cover on an **agreed value or market value** basis? - What **navigation limits** apply, especially if I'm planning a coastal passage? - Who **handles my claim**, and how quickly are claims usually assessed? - Is it better for me to buy **direct or through my broker**?

## Contact **Suite 401, 66 Berry Street, North Sydney NSW 2060** · (02) 9959 4422 · enquiry@anchoragemarine.com.au · Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Anchorage Marine Underwriting Agency Pty Ltd, AFSL 237400.

See our guide to [marine insurance in Sydney](/marine-insurance-sydney) and compare other [marine insurance providers](/directory/services/insurance).

**Last checked:** September 2026. Always read the policy wording for your quote.

Services and expertise

• Marine insurance

Service area: Australia-wide

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