Boat & Yacht Claims in Fort Lauderdale
Florida's first marine-only public adjusting firm serving Fort Lauderdale vessel owners in Broward County.
Our Services in Fort Lauderdale
Claims Services
Full-spectrum marine claims representation and consulting for boat and yacht owners throughout Florida. From new claims to denied claims, we fight for what you deserve.
Learn More →Hurricane Claims
When a hurricane strikes, our team of Certified & Accredited Marine Surveyors and public adjusters guides Florida boat owners through the complex process of hurricane damage claims.
Learn More →Free Assessment
Upon contacting our office after a loss, we always provide a free file review, and we will inspect qualifying claims and vessels in person for free.
Learn More →New Claims
When disaster strikes your boat or yacht, our Certified & Accredited Marine Surveyors and licensed public adjusters step in immediately to file, document, and fight for your new insurance claim.
Learn More →Fort Lauderdale earns its title as the yachting capital with over 50,000 registered vessels, 300+ marinas, and the largest boat show in the world held annually at Bahia Mar. The concentration of megayachts, sportfishermen, and cruising vessels along the Intracoastal, the New River, and Port Everglades creates a marine insurance environment unlike anywhere else. Claims here involve high-value vessels with complex coverage structures. Our marine claims services in Fort Lauderdale are built for exactly this level of complexity.
The New River corridor from downtown to the 17th Street Causeway is lined with superyacht docks, boat repair yards, and marine service facilities. Lauderdale Marine Center, one of the largest refit yards in the Western Hemisphere, handles vessels up to 200 feet. When a refit goes wrong, storm damage hits during a haul-out, or a yard incident damages your vessel, the resulting insurance claim involves vessel policies, yard liability, and sometimes multiple layers of underwriting. We untangle every layer to maximize your recovery.
Port Everglades creates heavy commercial traffic that generates massive wakes and navigation hazards for yachts transiting the inlet. Container ships and cruise liners sharing the waterway with 60-foot sportfish is a recipe for collision claims and wake-damage disputes. Hurricane claims compound these risks when storms push surge through the inlet and up the Intracoastal, flooding marina basins throughout the city.
Fort Lauderdale boat owners can review our qualifications and see why marine industry professionals throughout Broward County trust our team. The first assessment is always free.
All Claims Services
Boating Challenges in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale's density of vessels and marinas means that every hurricane creates hundreds of simultaneous marine claims, overwhelming insurance company adjuster pools. General adjusters get assigned to yacht claims they are not qualified to assess, and boat owners receive lowball offers because the adjuster does not understand the real cost of marine repair. This is precisely why a marine-specialized public adjuster matters.
The New River and Intracoastal Waterway through Fort Lauderdale have dozens of fixed and opening bridges. Bridge strikes are one of the most common claim types in the area, and carriers fight them aggressively because the damage is typically severe. Proving that tidal conditions, bridge signage, or mechanical failure of the bridge contributed to the strike requires documentation that goes beyond a simple accident report.
Megayacht and superyacht claims in Fort Lauderdale involve seven-figure repair estimates, Lloyd's of London policies, and international underwriters who negotiate differently than domestic carriers. The vessel may be flagged in the Cayman Islands, insured through a London syndicate, and repaired at a Fort Lauderdale yard. Our team navigates these international marine insurance structures because this is all we do.
Fort Lauderdale Areas We Cover
Las Olas and New River District
Central yachting corridor along the New River where megayachts, sportfishermen, and motor yachts dock at premier facilities, facing surge flooding and heavy traffic damage.
17th Street Causeway Marina Row
Dense concentration of full-service marinas and boatyards from the Intracoastal to Port Everglades, where refit damage, storm losses, and yard liability claims converge.
Lauderdale Isles and Rio Vista
Residential canal communities with deep-water access to the Intracoastal, home to hundreds of private docks where boats sustain seawall impact and storm surge damage.
Port Everglades Corridor
Commercial shipping channel shared with recreational vessels, where wake damage from cargo ships, collision risks, and inlet crossing hazards generate complex marine claims.
What Clients Say
Insurance is so confusing... but Scott was AMAZING! He had patience, knowledge, and understanding to my situation and advised me on how to navigate and move forward with my boat claim. I can confidently make the decisions I have to make without being intimidated by my insurance company! You can trust what he says...he doesn't have ulterior motives... Just wants to help you! Too bad, I could only give him 5 stars... I would have given him 10 stars!
Scott and Valeria were extremely helpful and professional in providing their knowledge and guidance through this most difficult ordeal. And their help turned out to be free! After paying insurance premiums on my boats over the years, my first attempt at filing a claim was a disaster. In the first 4 weeks after Hurricane Ian, I had several conversations with insurance adjusters, but never the same person twice. Fortunately, by the time I was provided with what appeared to be a permanent adjuster, I had already spoken to Scott and Valeria. In my meeting with this adjuster, I asked for a copy of the insurance company's estimate, telling him that Scott would be reviewing it and the boat. A written estimate was provided within 2 days of the meeting. It was shared with Scott immediately. After Scott reviewed the boat and the estimate, he called to tell me that I was lucky. I had gotten a fair estimate and did not need to hire him. Responsible, knowledgeable, and honest. WOW!
Excellent service, Scott and Valeria work extremely hard to deliver services that are 2nd to none. They went above and beyond with service excellence. I had a 1981 O'Day sailboat that was submerged underwater, and they made sure that I got a just and fair settlement.
Why Fort Lauderdale Boat Owners Trust Us
Public Yacht Adjusters is Florida's first marine-only public adjusting firm. We bring 25 years of boat building and marine experience, Certified & Accredited Marine Surveyor credentials, and licensed public adjuster expertise to every claim in Fort Lauderdale.
We work on a contingency basis with nothing upfront. If we do not increase your settlement, you owe us nothing. Call (305) 351-9194 for a free consultation.
Ready for a Free Assessment in Fort Lauderdale?
Our marine claims team will inspect your vessel at no cost. No obligation, no upfront fees.