The Select Insurance Agency wants to help out boat owners stay safe, this upcoming winter. Even if the season isn\u2019t cold, radical weather changes can reduce a watercraft\u2019s lifespan. They can also reduce the effectiveness of a boat insurance policy.<\/p>\n
Our agents serving\u00a0Coppell<\/span>, TX want to give you a heads up about the cold weather. Check out their tips below.<\/p>\n Your boat insurance policy might not offer coverage for freeze damage. Fortunately, you can prevent freeze damage by winterizing your boat in advance. If a freeze is coming along, or if the weather is about to take a dip, temperature-wise, make sure your boat won\u2019t be harmed by natural events not covered by your policy.<\/p>\n If your boat is damaged in storage, on the water or on the dock, it\u2019ll increase your future insurance policy premiums. Damaged boats and repair payments contribute to your overall liability as a boat owner. Even repaired hairline cracks contribute to this liability. If you\u2019re considered to be a risky policyholder, you might not get the best rates available.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a good idea to make sure your boat is stored properly. Cover it with proper ventilation, and try to prevent mold formation as much as possible. Get periodic inspections during the winter, too. Try to discover potential leaks before they occur. Then, let your insurance provider know about any preventative maintenance you\u2019ve conducted.<\/p>\n You can also ask your insurance agent about policies which protect against winter damage. The Select Insurance Agency is here to help you. We want to protect our\u00a0Coppell<\/span>, TX residents, and we feel a little knowledge goes a long way. Keep your watercraft protected, and call us if you have any questions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Select Insurance Agency wants to help out boat owners stay safe, this upcoming winter. Even if the season isn\u2019t cold, radical weather changes can reduce a watercraft\u2019s lifespan. They can also reduce the effectiveness of a boat insurance policy. Our agents serving\u00a0Coppell, TX want to give you a heads up about the cold weather. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1088","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.insurancefordfw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1088","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.insurancefordfw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.insurancefordfw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.insurancefordfw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.insurancefordfw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1088"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.insurancefordfw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1088\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1089,"href":"https:\/\/www.insurancefordfw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1088\/revisions\/1089"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.insurancefordfw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1088"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.insurancefordfw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1088"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.insurancefordfw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1088"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Understanding Freeze Damage<\/h2>\n
How Can Damage Reduce Your Policy\u2019s Effectiveness?<\/h2>\n
So, What Can You Do?<\/h2>\n