Mariner Insurance Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Review summary

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Evaluating 343 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the incredibly helpful staff members and exceptionally fast response times, noting that the online quotation process is completely seamless, highly efficient, and very competitively priced compared to various other options currently available on the open market. People consistently mention that securing comprehensive boat insurance is completely hassle-free, straightforward, incredibly quick, and handled with professional care from start to finish. Some reviewers were not happy with minor drawbacks, mentioning that completing digital forms could be frustrating, quotation turnaround was occasionally slower than alternative providers, and specific customer service interactions felt less welcoming.

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Service

People report positive experiences with service, highlighting fast and responsive communication, hassle-free... See more

Staff

Customers had positive experiences with staff, frequently highlighting their helpfulness, nautical knowledge,... See more

Price

Users describe positive interactions with price, noting that policies are offered at a very competitive and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What made our experience awesome? Because we had no issues with arranging the insurance - on the website and through verbal and email communication. Everything was Plain Sailing! The costing was... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1st ever claim after 40+ years boating and Mariner made it easy. Quick phone call, online claim, photo/s and quote for repair sent and within 48 hours had approval. Paid excess to repairer and Mariner... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All quite straight forward from enquiry to contract. Competitively priced in the market. Acceptable terms. Fair Excess. Quick response to any questions. Should we ever have to make a claim we tr... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to get insurance sorted. Website was very easy to follow. I I bought my boat in Auckland and need to insure whilst being relocated to Nelson by a courier. Asked the question and got a replay... See more

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  1. Insurance Agency

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Mariner Insurance has been offering Kiwis boat insurance in New Zealand for over a decade with specialist marine insurance cover for trailer boat, jet ski, yacht, launch, charter boat, construction, bluewater and transit. We are locally owned and are boaties too, so please get in touch for a quote.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and easy to deal with

Very helpful and easy to deal with. When I ran into difficulties trying to submit details online I phoned back and the deal was completed by phone.

March 12, 2026
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Reply from Mariner Insurance

Hi Cheryl, thanks for your review and kind words! We’re glad the team was able to assist and make things easy for you. While online isn’t always seamless, we’re pleased a quick call helped get everything sorted promptly. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience - Welcome aboard!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very easy to do over rhe phone ...just…

Very easy to do over rhe phone ...just a little too long to process

March 11, 2026
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Reply from Mariner Insurance

Hi, thanks for your feedback - it’s great to hear the process of getting cover in place was easy over the phone!
In most cases, completing a proposal via our website is the quickest option, as there’s quite a bit of information required to arrange cover, which naturally takes a little longer to gather over the phone. While the Mariner team are amazing, they’re not quite as fast as a computer!
From the start of your call to processing payment, the process took a total of 21 minutes, with policy documents emailed out just another 10 minutes later - we think that’s pretty speedy! We appreciate you sharing your experience and will continue working to make things even smoother. Welcome aboard!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple to arrange

Simple to arrange

March 11, 2026
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Reply from Mariner Insurance

Hi John & Linda, thank you for your review. Glad to hear the Mariner Crew was able to help you with getting hassle free cover for your vessel - Welcome aboard!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Mariner Insurance

Hi Kevin, thanks for your review and kind words. Great to hear the Mariner Crew provided quick communication to get your boat insured. Welcome aboard!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Mariner Insurance

Hi there, thanks for your review. Great to hear the Mariner team are offering professional and friendly service. Welcome aboard!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They knew the zephyr class and the…

They knew the zephyr class and the cover is good value.

March 9, 2026
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Reply from Mariner Insurance

Hi there, thanks for your review. Great to hear the Mariner Crew were knowledgeable and able to provide great cover at a competitive value. Welcome aboard!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Make one call Job was done.

Make one call Job was done.

March 4, 2026
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Reply from Mariner Insurance

Hi there, thanks for your review. Great to hear the Mariner Crew was able to help you with getting hassle free cover for your vessel - Welcome aboard!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good communication

Good communication, understanding of our position , quick on confirmation of policy

March 4, 2026
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Reply from Mariner Insurance

Hi Graham, thanks for your review and feedback. Great to hear the Mariner team were able to help you with getting hassle free cover for your vessel - Welcome aboard!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very responsive and helpful staff

Very responsive and helpful staff, made the process easy

March 4, 2026
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Reply from Mariner Insurance

Hi there, thank you for your review. We’re pleased to hear the Mariner team was responsive and helpful, and that we could make the process of getting cover for your vessel easy for you. Welcome aboard!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with the prompt response…

Very happy with the prompt response after long delay in purchase

March 3, 2026
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Reply from Mariner Insurance

Hi there, thank you for your review. Great to hear our team was responsive and able to make the process of getting cover quick and easy. Welcome aboard!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It’s just so easy

March 7, 2026
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Reply from Mariner Insurance

Hi Kevin, thank you for the review. Great to hear you found our online service quick and easy to get cover in place. Welcome aboard!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ease of process and clear details of…

Ease of process and clear details of cover.

February 26, 2026
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Reply from Mariner Insurance

Hi, thank you for the review. Great to hear you found our online process easy to get cover in place and the details of cover were clear. Welcome aboard!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service at a good price

Great service at a good price. Well done Mariner.

March 6, 2026
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Reply from Mariner Insurance

Hi, thanks for your review & kind words. Great to hear the Mariner team are offering professional service. Welcome aboard!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Could all be done quickly online

Could all be done quickly online, 19.4% cheaper than where I previously had cover.

March 5, 2026
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Reply from Mariner Insurance

Hi Blair, thank you for the review. Great to hear you found our online service quick and easy to get competitive cover in place. Welcome aboard!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Understanding and affordability

Understanding and affordability

March 5, 2026
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Reply from Mariner Insurance

Hi George, thanks for your review. Great to hear the team provided you with understanding service and were able to offer affordable cover. Welcome aboard!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Drama free fast quote

Drama free fast quote.
Ive never insured a boat before. Unless its nearly new the paperwork is overkill.
Mariner were the complete opposite.
Thanks guys

March 5, 2026
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Reply from Mariner Insurance

Hi Jimmy, thanks for your review and great feedback! We’re glad we could make the process simple and drama free, especially for your first boat insurance experience. Making the process quick and easy to get a quote is exactly what we aim to do. Thanks for choosing Mariner and welcome aboard!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It is very easy and fast to get…

It is very easy and fast to get insurance . Hassle free

February 26, 2026
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Reply from Mariner Insurance

Hi Yusimi, thank you for your review. Glad to hear the Mariner Crew was able to help you with getting hassle free cover for your vessel - Welcome aboard! Thanks for choosing Mariner and welcome aboard!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

easy to set up

March 3, 2026
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Reply from Mariner Insurance

Hi Tomoko, thanks for your review. Great to hear you found our online service quick and easy to get cover in place. Welcome aboard!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to set up online

Very easy to set up online. Good competitive pricing.

February 26, 2026
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Reply from Mariner Insurance

Hi, thanks for your review and feedback. Great to hear you found our online service quick and easy to get competitive cover in place. Welcome aboard!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very competitive premiums

Good communication, helpful and very reasonable premiums

March 3, 2026
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Reply from Mariner Insurance

Hi, thanks for your feedback! Glad to hear the Mariner Crew was able to help you with getting hassle free and competitive cover for your vessel - Welcome aboard!

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