ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
Who is Keane Specialty Insurance?
At Keane Specialty, we are more than just an insurance provider—we are a family-run business with a passion for the marine industry. Our company is built on decades of experience and a commitment to personalised service, ensuring every client receives the attention and expertise they deserve. Our policies are tailor-made to suit the individual client, ensuring coverage that fits their specific needs.
Our team brings together a wealth of experience from across the marine industry. With expertise in marine engineering, underwriting, and customer care, we ensure that every policy is backed by technical knowledge and a deep understanding of vessel risks. As a family-run business, we take pride in delivering exceptional service, tailored coverage, and a personal touch to every client.

Our company has achieved an AM Best PA-4 (Fair) Performance Assessment with a stable outlook, demonstrating our solid capabilities as a delegated underwriting authority enterprise. This rating, assigned by AM Best—the world's leading insurance-focused credit rating agency—reflects our strong underwriting capabilities and fair relative ability to perform services on behalf of our insurance partners. AM Best's Performance Assessment is a comprehensive evaluation based on five key factors: Underwriting Capabilities, Governance and Internal Controls, Financial Condition, Organizational Talent, and Depth and Breadth of Relationships.
Our Commitment to Excellence
- A Family-Run Business That Cares – We treat every client as part of our extended family, ensuring their needs come first.
- Client-Focused Approach – We believe in building long-term relationships through trust, expertise, and dedication.
- Marine Industry Expertise – With a director who is a marine engineer and a leadership team with decades of experience, we understand the complexities of vessel protection.
- Unmatched Customer Service – Our clients’ satisfaction is our priority, and we pride ourselves on delivering fast, responsive support.
Why trust
Keane Specialty Insurance?
100+
Countries that we operate in
30+
Corporate partners
10k+
Coverholders and counting
20k+
Boats insured to date
Up to 40% discount off your renewal premium
With underwriting authority granted by the Insurers we are able to tailor-make your policy coverage to specific individual requirements saving you unnecessary expense on cover you do not need.
As one of the first to obtain authority from Insurers to offer a no claims bonus, careful sailors are able to earn up to 40% discount off your renewal premium.
With representatives across the world to offer advice and assistance we can offer you a truly global cover with added peace of mind.
Tremendous Service!
Thanks for your help on this one, very happy to finally get insurance sorted for our boat, you came through with the goods when no one else would offer cover, much appreciated. If I know of other people with the same prediciment I will recommend your services.
Thank you Toni i am glad to have you as the insurer, you are the best.
Thank you very much for your swift response, I´m very happy with all the help your team gave me and with the ease of use of the internet page, I'm sure this can be the beginning of many years of cooperation.
Hi Darren, Thank you so much for your email, we are so appreciative for the efficient response. I have attached the form as per your request and our bank details are below. Please let me know if you need further information. We will insure our new boat once we acquire it.
You guys have been really great.
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