Authorised Status

M.J.O’Neill (Insurances) Limited T/A Yachtsman  euromarine, Yachtsman Marine Insurance, Yachtsman  Seguro de Barcos is registered as an Insurance Intermediary under the European Communities  (Insurance Distribution) Regulations, 2018. A copy of our authorisation is available on request. M.J.O’Neill (Insurances) Limited t/a  Yachtsman euromarine, Yachtsman Marine Insurance,  Yachtsman Seguro de Barcos is also registered with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission  to act  as a Credit Intermediary.

 

M.J.O’Neill (Insurance) Ltd t/a Yachtsman euromarine, Yachtsman Marine Insurance, Yachtsman  Seguro de Barcos is subject to and  complies with the Consumer Protection Code, Minimum Competency Code, and the Fitness & Probity Standards as laid down by the  Central Bank of Ireland.

We offer advice on Marine Insurance products on a limited analysis basis, exclusive to Yachtsman euromarine, as underwriting agents for various underwriters at Lloyds of London and specialist pleasure craft insurers. Insurers we consider include MS Amlin Underwriting Ltd, Watkins Syndicate at Lloyds, Navigator & General, Aviva and Arc Legal Expenses. Our service includes advising you on your insurance needs, arranging your insurance cover and helping you with on-going changes if required during the insurance year. As the underwriting agents we also have authority to investigate and settle claims on behalf of insurers.

Yachtsman euromarine also offers the service of “Boat Advisory Check” which can be carried out by request of the client or by the request of insurers, if required to assess the condition of your vessel for the purposes of Marine Insurance. The cost of this report is charged separate to your insurance premium, as it is a service provided by Yachtsman euromarine and is not regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

As a Credit Intermediary the firm can arrange personal loans for the purpose of paying your insurance premium only.

Remuneration Policy

Yachtsman euromarine is remunerated by a commission from the insurer taking on the risk. This can vary depending on the class of business, details of which are available on our website in the section headed Help and Support.
We may also receive additional payments from insurers based on profit sharing or other arrangements. On pleasure craft insurance we may also apply an administration charge up to €40.00 on new or renewal business and a midterm adjustment fee of €25.00. A fee a €20.00 will be charged for all duplicate documentation.
On Marine trade / commercial policies an administration fee of €100.00 will be charged on new and renewal business and a mid-term adjustment fee of €40.00. We reserve the right to amend these fees should the complexity of the product require a higher fee.
We will confirm this fee with you prior to any increased charge being applied. Commissions received are not offset against fees chargeable.

Conflict of Interest and Complaints

It is the policy of Yachtsman euromarine to avoid any conflict of interest when providing business services to its clients. However, where an unavoidable conflict may arise, we will advise you of this in writing before providing any business service. If you have not been advised of any such conflict you may assume that none arises.
Yachtsman euromarine has a written procedure in place for the effective consideration and handling of complaints. This procedure ensures that complaints will be recorded, and written complaints acknowledged in writing within 5 days. All complaints will be fully investigated and the outcome of the investigation will be communicated to the person who raised the complaint. Further details regarding each insurer’s complaints procedures are available in your policy document.

Investor Compensation Company Ltd (ICCL) Scheme

Yachtsman euromarine is a member of the Investor Compensation Scheme Established under the Investor Compensation Act 1988. This legislation provides for the establishment of a compensation scheme and to the payment, in certain circumstances of compensation to clients of firms covered by the act.
However, you should be aware that a right to compensation will only arise where money or investment instruments held by this firm on your behalf cannot be returned either for the time being or the foreseeable future and where the client falls within the definition of eligible investor as contained in the act. In the event that a right to compensation is established, the amount payable is the lesser of 90 per cent of your loss which is recognised as being eligible for compensation or €20,000.

In addition to the compensation available under the “Investment Compensation Act, 1988” Yachtsman euromarine is bonded through its membership of Brokers Ireland for €200,000 with an inner limit of €65,000 per client.

Handling Clients’ Money

Yachtsman euromarine will accept payment in cash, cheque and debit / credit cards in respect of all classes of insurance in the circumstances permitted under our authorisation.

We are not authorised to accept cash or negotiable instruments in any other circumstances. If you choose to automatically renew your policy by selecting the relevant tick box option, we may hold your payment details, securely, on file and take payment at the next renewal date. You can at any time prior to renewal request that your details are removed.

Failure to pay or default

We reserve the right to instigate cancellation proceedings in the event of the following:

1. Your non-payment of the premium due at inception, renewal or following a mid-term adjustment.
2. Your bank returns your cheque or direct debt mandate due to insufficient funds or any other reason.
3. Non-disclosure of relevant information.

If your policy is cancelled, we will send you documentation confirming the cancellation. We advise that you also read your policy document, so you understand the full terms and conditions set out by your insurer.

Receipts

Yachtsman Euromarine shall issue a receipt for each non-negotiable or negotiable instrument or payment received. These are issued with your protection in mind and should be stored safely.

Claims

As the Underwriting Agent for the insurer of your policy we also have authority to investigate / settle claims on their behalf. We will provide a claims handling service for as long as you are a client and will provide you with reasonable guidance in pursuing your claim. We will handle claims fairly, promptly and keep you advised of development.

Data Protection

M.J.O’Neill (Insurance) Ltd t/a Yachtsman Euromarine is a Data Controller as defined in the Data Protection Act of 25th of May 2018.
We collect your personal details in order to provide the highest standard of service to you. We take great care with the information provided; taking steps to keep it secure and to ensure that it is only used for legitimate purposes. To fulfil these objectives, we may share information with other affiliated professionals.

The information and other data provided to our office may be used to advise you of products and services we may offer from time to time.
You have the right at any time to opt out of our marketing or request a copy of any personal data within the meaning of the Data Protection Act of 25th May 2018 (as amended or re-enacted from time to time) that our firm holds about you and to have any inaccuracies in the information corrected.

Our client’s personal data is confidential and available only to our firm, we do not pass on clients details to any other firm unless instructed to do so by our client, or as required to fulfil our obligations to you or insurers, or as otherwise required by law. For details of our Data Protection Policy please refer to our website www.yachtsman.ie.

Effective date: 31st March 2020

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