{"id":67351,"date":"2026-05-21T14:41:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T18:41:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.assur360.ca\/boat-insurance-6\/april-marine-vs-pacific-marine-2026-comparison\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T23:57:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T03:57:41","slug":"april-marine-vs-pacific-marine-2026-comparison","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.assur360.ca\/en\/boat-insurance-6\/april-marine-vs-pacific-marine-2026-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"April Marine vs Pacific Marine \u2014 2026 Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>#ez-toc-container{display:none!important}<\/style><div style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0d1f2d,#1a3a4a);padding:60px 30px;border-radius:14px;margin:0 0 40px;text-align:center;color:#fff;\">\n<span style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(16,196,199,0.18);color:#10c4c7;padding:6px 18px;border-radius:20px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1px;margin-bottom:18px;\">COMPARATIVE 2026<\/span>\n<h1 style=\"color:#fff;font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,42px);font-weight:800;line-height:1.15;margin:0 0 18px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"April-Marine-vs-Pacific-Marine\"><\/span>April Marine vs Pacific Marine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"color:#94a3b8;font-size:18px;max-width:720px;margin:0 auto 28px;line-height:1.55;\">April Marine and Pacific Marine are two specialized marine insurance programs in Canada. Here is a neutral comparison to help you choose.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.assur360.ca\/soumission-assurance-bateau\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#10c4c7;color:#fff;padding:14px 32px;border-radius:30px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;font-size:16px;\">Compare 3 boat quotes<\/a>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#0d1f2d;font-size:28px;font-weight:800;margin:40px 0 16px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Detailed-comparison\"><\/span>Detailed comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:24px 0;\"><table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;font-size:14.5px;\"><thead><tr><th style=\"padding:12px 14px;text-align:left;background:#0d1f2d;color:#fff;font-weight:600;\">April Marine<\/th><th style=\"padding:12px 14px;text-align:left;background:#0d1f2d;color:#fff;font-weight:600;\">Pacific Marine<\/th> <th style=\"padding:12px 14px;text-align:left;background:#0d1f2d;color:#fff;font-weight:600;\">Criterion<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr style=\"background:#fff;\"><td style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#475569;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Type of Organization<\/td><td style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#475569;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">AMI\/April Canada Specialized Program Specialized<\/td><td style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#475569;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Marine Program<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"><td style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#475569;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Target market<\/td><td style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#475569;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Yachting, sailboats, yachts, long river navigation and US<\/td><td style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#475569;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Yachting motorboat, personal watercraft<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"background:#fff;\"><td style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#475569;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Average price (5-7m boat)<\/td><td style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#475569;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">$500 \u2014 $1,100<\/td><td style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#475569;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">$450 \u2014 $1,000<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"><td style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#475569;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">US\/Bahamas Navigation<\/td><td style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#475569;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Very good coverage<\/td><td style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#475569;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Good, with endorsement<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"background:#fff;\"><td style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#475569;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Vintage boats (>15 years old)<\/td><td style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#475569;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Accepted with inspection<\/td><td style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#475569;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Variable according to file<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"><td style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#475569;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Yacht \/ cabin cruiser<\/td><td style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#475569;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Strong expertise<\/td><td style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#475569;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Accepted<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"background:#fff;\"><td style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#475569;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Customer Service<\/td><td style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#475569;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Centralized<\/td><td style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#475569;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Centralized<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"><td style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#475569;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Distribution<\/td><td style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#475569;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Via partner firms<\/td><td style=\"padding:11px 14px;color:#475569;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Via partner firms<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#0d1f2d;font-size:28px;font-weight:800;margin:40px 0 16px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which-option-is-right-for-you\"><\/span>Which option is right for you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#475569;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 16px;\">The right choice depends on your profile, your boat, your use and your budget. An insurance broker from an AMF-certified partner firm can analyze your file and offer you the best protection at the right price. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#475569;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 16px;\"><strong>Recommended approach:<\/strong> request 3 comparative quotes via Assur360 (free, 3 min). You receive the proposals of the different options and make an informed choice. <\/p><div style=\"background:#f0fdfa;border-left:4px solid #10c4c7;border-radius:6px;padding:24px;margin:32px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"color:#0d1f2d;font-size:18px;margin:0 0 12px;font-weight:700;\">Why trust Assur360?<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;color:#475569;font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;\">\n<li>\u2705 Independent networking platform, partner of AMF-certified firms<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 More than 100,000 insurance quotes made in Quebec since 2001<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Brokers of partner firms affiliated with the Chamber of Insurance<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Free, no-obligation service \u2014 insurer pays broker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#0d1f2d;font-size:28px;font-weight:800;margin:40px 0 16px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently-asked-questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><details style=\"border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 10px;padding:0;\"><summary style=\"padding:14px 18px;background:#f8fafc;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#0d1f2d;font-size:15.5px;list-style:none;\">How do I compare two insurance options?<\/summary><div style=\"padding:14px 18px;color:#475569;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\">Compare the following: annual premium, deductible, coverage limits, exclusions, post-claim service, insurer reputation.<\/div><\/details><details style=\"border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 10px;padding:0;\"><summary style=\"padding:14px 18px;background:#f8fafc;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#0d1f2d;font-size:15.5px;list-style:none;\">Is the price the only criterion?<\/summary><div style=\"padding:14px 18px;color:#475569;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\">No. A low premium with significant exclusions or a high deductible can be expensive in the event of a claim. Evaluate the overall value for money. <\/div><\/details><details style=\"border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 10px;padding:0;\"><summary style=\"padding:14px 18px;background:#f8fafc;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#0d1f2d;font-size:15.5px;list-style:none;\">Can I change insurer during the course of my contract?<\/summary><div style=\"padding:14px 18px;color:#475569;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\">Yes, with 30 days&#8217; notice usually. The refund is prorated minus administrative fees. <\/div><\/details><details style=\"border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 10px;padding:0;\"><summary style=\"padding:14px 18px;background:#f8fafc;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#0d1f2d;font-size:15.5px;list-style:none;\">What documents should I prepare to compare?<\/summary><div style=\"padding:14px 18px;color:#475569;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\">Current policy (to compare conditions), value of the boat, purchase invoices and accessories, claims file, PCOC.<\/div><\/details><details style=\"border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 10px;padding:0;\"><summary style=\"padding:14px 18px;background:#f8fafc;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#0d1f2d;font-size:15.5px;list-style:none;\">Can a broker negotiate rates?<\/summary><div style=\"padding:14px 18px;color:#475569;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\">Yes. 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