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Rated Excellent 4.88/5

GJW Direct reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 264 product reviews

Average score of 4.88/5
5 star
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4 star
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Reviews for GJW Direct have trended positively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

Great Value, Painless Claim, Helpful People

Customer services are always very helpful and when I unfortunately had to make a claim it was handled very quickly and paid fully. As the... Customer services are always very helpful and when I unfortunately had to make a claim it was handled very quickly and paid fully. As the whole point of insurance is to be able to recover the cost of repairs/replacement, insuring with a company that makes the process as quick and straightforward as GJW direct do is the best you could ask for. I have used them for years and will continue to do so. Read more Read less

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Marine Insurance
Tony C 31st July 2025

Latest negative rating

2/5

Customer service technology from the dark ages

It took forever to get through on the phone, when I finally did I got cut off, I then had to go through it all... It took forever to get through on the phone, when I finally did I got cut off, I then had to go through it all again. Finally someone to talk to about my renewal... "Oh we will have to call you back". I had the same experience when first insuring my other boat, it took weeks as the make and model wasn't on the website. Just all a bit Micky Mouse in this day and age of technology. Read more Read less

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Marine Insurance
Paul K 19th July 2025

About GJW Direct

Established in 1826, GJW Direct specialises in non-commercial boat insurance, offering covers for a wide range of vessels – including yachts, dinghies,
motor cruisers, narrowboats, RIBs, jet skis, and more.
By working directly with our policyholders, GJW Direct aim to provide clear information, responsive support, and a seamless online process for quoting and insuring.

Operating on a non-advised basis GJW Direct offer information about products and services without making personal recommendations, giving policyholders the freedom to choose the cover that best suits their needs.

Already have a policy with GJW Direct? Write a review here and help others looking for niche insurance to make up their mind!

GJW Direct at a glance

Reviews for GJW Direct

Showing 11 of 264 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Great Value, Painless Claim, Helpful People

Marine Insurance 31st July 2025

Customer services are always very helpful and when I unfortunately had to make a claim it was handled very quickly and paid fully. As the... Customer services are always very helpful and when I unfortunately had to make a claim it was handled very quickly and paid fully. As the whole point of insurance is to be able to recover the cost of repairs/replacement, insuring with a company that makes the process as quick and straightforward as GJW direct do is the best you could ask for. I have used them for years and will continue to do so. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Easy dealings

Marine Insurance 31st July 2025

The one time I had a claim, things were sorted easily, rapidly and without any trouble.

Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Great company to deal with

    Great website and easy to deal with, friendly staff sort out any issues quickly. Very happy.

  • 4/5

    Online quote and payment.

    Online quote and payment facility was very helpful.

  • 5/5

    So Easy!!.

    A really easy process to get my narrowboat insure with a known company at a reasonable price.

  • 5/5

    Happy with all the service provided

    Happy with all the service provided

  • 5/5

    Had an issue with a fouled propeller which created c...

    Had an issue with a fouled propeller which created costs GJW handled the claim very quickly and to the complete satisfaction of my brother and I .

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    Marine Insurance
    Des 25th July 2025
  • 5/5

    Boat insurance for all family vessels.

    We have used GJW for years for yacht and teenagers dinghies. A few dinghy claims were always sorted out swiftly and to our satisfaction. When... We have used GJW for years for yacht and teenagers dinghies. A few dinghy claims were always sorted out swiftly and to our satisfaction. When we have had to add anything to the yacht insurance the response has always been swift and effective with clear documents. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Sue E","full_name":"Sue E","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Marine Insurance
    Sue E 24th July 2025
  • 5/5

    20 Years with GJW.

    I have been insured with GJW for some twenty years now. they have always been very prompt in settling up with the mishaps which have... I have been insured with GJW for some twenty years now. they have always been very prompt in settling up with the mishaps which have occasionally occurred, a couple of broken masts and a stolen engine come to mind. This had not always been the case with previous yacht insurers. I have often recommended them to friends and acquaintances Read more Read less

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    Marine Insurance
    Neil B 24th July 2025
  • 5/5

    I have insured two dinghies with GJW for quite a few...

    I have insured two dinghies with GJW for quite a few years. They have been good value for money and easy to contact whenever needed.

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    Marine Insurance
    dave 23rd July 2025
  • 5/5

    My GJW Insurance Experience

    At all times GJW were informative and speedy in their responses to any enquiries. When it came to renewals they were timeley in their renewal... At all times GJW were informative and speedy in their responses to any enquiries. When it came to renewals they were timeley in their renewal information giving ample time to make an informative decision as whether to continue with GJW or not. Read more Read less

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