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Surex and I have been doing business for a few years now. They answer my calls and if necessary. Very polite and knowledgeable. My paperwork always arrive in prior to renewal and is accurate. They have very good rates.
Ashley Bushfield at Surex is pure magic. She's a miracle worker — I don't know how she does it, but she gets things done.
From day one she was on top of everything. Quick replies over text, always knew exactly what was going on with my file, and got things sorted fast. I never had to chase her for anything, which meant everything to me when I was stressed out.
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She's an example of what real customer service is supposed to be. It's rare to find someone who actually cares like this. Surex is lucky to have her — I hope her managers know what they've got.
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Patti was an absolute pleasure to work with! My husband and I were getting ready to put an offer on our new home and needed to secure insurance before we could comfortably move forward. We quickly learned just how fast things move in the real estate world, especially while juggling two kids and busy work schedules!
Patti walked us through everything step by step and even gave us the gentle nudges we needed to stay on top of forms and deadlines. She was incredibly patient, kind, professional, and had such a great sense of humour throughout the entire process.
In such an AI-driven world, it felt especially meaningful to have a genuine human connection while navigating such a big milestone for our family. Patti truly is the epitome of professionalism and such a positive representation of your company.
Thank you so much, Patti, for making the insurance side of purchasing our new home feel easy and personal. We genuinely appreciate you!
My experience from start to finish was wonderful. Ashley who helped me was transparent and clear about coverage, premiums and more. I’m glad someone has recommended Surex and Ashley to help me.
Right from the start I have had a very pleasant experience with Surex. In particular dealing with Miguel Pavon, who went the extra mile to ensure I was well taken care of and all my concerns were resolved. Miguel is efficient and kind. He was timely in the process of securing both my home and auto insurance. I highly recommend him snd hope he is appreciated as one of your team members.
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Boat Insurance in Ontario
A popular and fun summertime activity is boating, even though in most provinces you only use your boat for a few months out of the year, it is still important to have it insured all year round.
Boating is a popular pastime in Ontario, especially in cottage country with the many lakes and small towns to visit and explore! In Ontario, the waterways alone are made up of 250,000 lakes, rivers, canals and bays, providing boaters with the best freshwater cruising and experience of a lifetime! Ontario has one-fifth of the worlds fresh water at its doorstep, making boating and other water activities incredibly popular, allowing you to get out and experience nature and have fun!
No two boats are alike so make sure you speak with one of our Advisors to get the best advice. We'll provide you up to 10+ quotes from Canada's top boat insurance providers, getting you the coverage you need, for the best price possible.
Boat Insurance FAQs
Boat insurance covers you in the event of a loss or damage to your watercraft. It covers most watercraft with motors, including fishing boats, paddle boats, leisure crafts, even yachts (for you high rollers!). For smaller boats, you may find some limited coverage under your homeowner's policy, so it's best to chat with your Surex Advisor about what you're covered for and what you need to add to your policy when you buy a boat.
Ontario does not have a law that requires you to carry insurance on your boat or power watercraft. There might be a time when you have no choice but to purchase insurance. However, marinas in Ontario will require proof of boat insurance before they will allow you to use the marina or store your boat on their property so always best to be covered.
The amount of boat insurance you will need depends on a number of factors such as the value of the boat, the motor size, the age and how you use it (speed boat vs a pleasure cruiser). For example, if you bought a new high-performance speed boat, you will need more coverage for bodily injury and property damage liability than you would if you had a pleasure cruiser.
The general rule when it comes to figuring out the average boat insurance prices is that you'll pay about 1.5% of the value of your boat in annual rates. So, to insure a boat worth around $50,000, it would cost you only about $750 per year to have it fully insured. Typically it will cost $200-$500 per year.
This is similar to the information you would give out when getting auto insurance, here is the information you would need to provide:
- The length, type and value of your boat
- The condition of the boat and the market value
- How often the boat is used, what it is used for and where you store it
- The waters you take the boat out on and if you ever charter your boat
- The experience, loss and claims history of the owners and/or operators
- Any clubs the owners are members of (Sail Canada, or Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons)
It's best to shop around and compare, and that's exactly what we do for you at Surex! We work with the top insurance companies in Canada to provide you with the best rates for your situation. We can find the right boat insurance in Ontario for you!
According to the Government of Canada's guidelines, the minimum requirements are based upon the craft’s length. For a motorized craft no greater than 6 metres (19 feet 8 inches) in length, the following equipment is required:
- An appropriately sized, Canadian-approved personal flotation device ( PFD ) or lifejacket, for each person on board
- A buoyant heaving line (15 metres in length)
- Manual propelling device or anchor with at least 15 metres of rope, cable or chain
- Bailer or hand pump
- Sound-signaling device
- Navigation lights if the craft is used between sunset and sunrise or during periods of reduced visibility, i.e. mist and rain
- A class 5BC fire extinguisher for any craft equipped with an inboard motor, fixed fuel tank, and/or any fuel-burning cooking, heating or refrigeration units
- A waterproof flashlight or 3 Canadian-approved flares (type A, B or C flares)
- A vessel license if your craft is outfitted, even temporarily, with any motor of 10 hp (7.5 kW ) or more. Ensure your vessel is properly marked and you carry a copy of the vessel license.
Did you know that this requirement also applies even when you are renting or borrowing a boat, regardless of the size? (The responsibility is equally shared between the renter and the owner). Remember the equipment must be in good working order, easily accessible, and useable by all passengers on board.
Top Boating Destinations in Ontario
- The Great Lakes
- The 30,000 Islands- Georgian Bay
- The 1000 Islands- St. Lawrence River
Best Fishing Lakes in Ontario
- Lake Ontario
- Lake of the Woods
- Lake St. Clair
Best Marinas in Ontario
- Harbour West Marina
- La Salle Park Marina
- Newport Yacht Club
