Our renewal notice from Towergate Mardon came the other day, and they
surprised us by withdrawing the contents policy that used to be
Michael Stimpson's strong point, and is why we were insured with the
successor firm.
That's led to some hunting around for the best alternative, of course.
Meantime, Andrew Denny caused a furore on his blog the other day by
being rude in classic Granny Buttons form about the elfansafety
requirements imposed on those taking part in the Liverpool Link
opening, particularly the requirement to wear life jackets. Richard
Fairhurst pointed out that it's not specific to the opening flotilla,
the T's and C's for using the Link require boaters to wear buoyancy
aids.
Thin end of the wedge, said I, how long before insurers start making
us wear them in the main system? And sure enough, an extract from the
Clear Waters Policy:
> Narrowboat / Canal Boat only
> You are not insured :
>
> If the craft is being used single-handed (Unless during daylight
> hours and the user is wearing a
> personal flotation device at all times when aboard)
>
>
Think I'll buy some shares in Crewsaver. Meanwhile, check your
policies, guys.
All the best
Bruce
"The superior man knows what is right, the inferior man knows what
will sell" Analects of Confucius, circa 500 BCE
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