Maritime
With years of marine industry experience—and modern technology that delivers deep market insights—we are uniquely positioned to identify your cost exposures, develop strategies to mitigate risk, and keep you in compliance with the latest regulations.
Our approach
With a team of the most dedicated and tenured Maritime insurance experts, we offer a range of marine solutions, whether you manage a fleet of vessels, operate a marine terminal, or build and repair vessels.
Custom strategy
As your dedicated advocate, we partner with you to establish effective notice and reporting protocols that best meet your unique needs and satisfy carrier concerns.
Hands-on approach
We come aboard your vessels to gain an understanding of your operation, so we can identify and analyze your loss exposures and proactively manage your risk.
Deep relationships
Our established history with carriers lets us anticipate questions and craft solutions that proactively address them to help reduce the risk of loss, injury, or damage to property.
Full-service claim advocacy
Our claims handling is proactive and methodical. Our claim professionals leverage deep carrier relationships to manage claims and seek the best resolution possible.
Subject matter expertise
Newfront’s marine team has a proven track record of tailoring comprehensive insurance programs that serve the specific needs of your business.
We leverage deep relationships with domestic and foreign markets to offer our clients competitive solutions
We guide our clients through complex claim situations with our in-house claims professionals
With a collective 100+ years of dedicated industry experience, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and advocacy
We serve as active participants in multiple associations including the Marine Insurance Association of Seattle, Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial, the Passenger Vessel Association, and the Propeller Club
Leadership
Jessica Graves
Jessica Graves is the Pacific Northwest Maritime Leader at Newfront. Jessica brings over 15 years of experience to the marine team with a primary focus in maritime insurance. Her diverse background involves working with a wide range of clients including commercial fishing vessels, seafood processors, tug and barge operations, boat builders, shipyards, passenger vessels and marine contractors. Jessica has served on the board of the Marine Insurance Association of Seattle and currently serves on the Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial board.
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