As boaters, we know how important it is to safeguard your vessel from cold weather. Boat winterization protects the engine, electronics and all the other components of the craft if handled properly. Block some days on your calendar this spring to take your boats out...

A Guide to Winterizing Your Boat
As we edge closer to the winter months, this is the perfect time for boat owners to start thinking about how to properly safeguard their vessel from cold weather. Winter can cause damage to marine property if the right precautions aren’t taken. So, get ready to...
Intact Ocean Marine featured in newsletter by housing nonprofit Emmaus
Intact Ocean Marine was recently featured in an article by Emmaus, a housing nonprofit based in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Our Ocean Marine group’s New England region was the top performing region in 2020 and was awarded our annual Flagship Award. The winning office...
Back to Basics: Docking
Summer is in full swing! That means boating season is here and we are ready to get into the water! As we all know, being on a boat is one of the most enjoyable things to do in the summer heat. For drivers however, approaching the dock, even for the most experienced...
Bundle up your boat! It’s time to winterize
We are in the midst of winter and spring is only a couple of months away! This means we are eagerly waiting to take our boats out in the water again! But before that, if you haven't already; this is the time to prep your boat for the upcoming boating season to ensure...
Escorting History: The Tug behind The Mayflower II
Residents of Plymouth, Massachusetts and surrounding areas eagerly watched as the iconic Mayflower II sailed into State Pier near Plymouth Rock on August 11, 2020. The ship was returning home after an extensive three-year restoration project costing $11.2 million....
James Reiss Appointed President of International Bond & Marine Brokerage
James Reiss has been appointed President of International Bond & Marine Brokerage, Ltd. ("IB&M"), a market-leading brokerage providing risk management solutions to the international trade industry, which was recently acquired by Intact Insurance Specialty...
OneBeacon Acquires International Bond & Marine Brokerage, Ltd.
We are pleased to announce the acquisition of International Bond & Marine Brokerage, Ltd. (“IB&M”), a privately held brokerage specializing in the international trade markets. Through this transaction, OneBeacon expands its owned-brokerage assets and...