ACE Recreational Marine Insurance today announced a strategic alliance with Heritage Marine Insurance, of Mystic, Conn., to provide marine insurance coverage for classic boats throughout the United States. ACE Recreational Marine Insurance is now the exclusive provider of Classic Coverage^SM, Heritage Marine’s long-standing and successful program for classic and vintage boats.

Classic boats require extensive insurance expertise due to their unique construction, materials, usage and difficulty to replace. The Heritage Marine Classic Coverage Program^SM provides a complete insurance package designed solely to fulfill the specific needs of all types of classic boats and their owners. Along with comprehensive coverages, those insured in the Classic Coverage Program receive custom advantages including: competitive rates, easy payment schedules and dedicated service by a knowledgeable and experienced staff, many of whom are classic boat owners themselves.

Damon Hostetter, Senior Vice President of ACE Recreational Marine Insurance, commented on the undertaking: “We’re pleased to join forces with Heritage Marine’s highly specialized and experienced agency to offer classic boat owners a high level of insurance protection and customized service, all backed by the impressive stability and financial strength of the ACE Group.”

The Classic Coverage Program is available for all qualifying wooden boats, as well as certain classic boats of aluminum, steel and fiberglass construction. The Heritage Marine Classic Coverage Program was designed by experienced boat owners and marine insurance professionals, and this expertise is reflected in the comprehensive coverage and niche benefits that together provide a full scope of classic boat insurance protection.

“Our dedicated and knowledgeable marine specialists are recognized as experts in the classic boat market, and it is exciting to be working with ACE Recreational Marine Insurance, the leading marine insurance provider, in offering our Classic Coverage Program,” said Jim Cassidy, an owner of Heritage Marine Insurance.

Located in Mystic, Conn., Heritage Marine Insurance was founded by classic boat owners for classic boat owners and has been specializing in classic boat insurance for nearly 20 years. Since its inception, the founders have adhered to a strict code of principles specifically intended to serve the interests and meet the needs of classic boat owners. These include offering the highest level of expertise in regard to construction methods and technologies as well as valuation and use of classic boats.