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Rated Excellent • 4.85/5

GJW Direct reviews

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Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 625 product reviews

Average score of 4.85/5
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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Reviews for GJW Direct have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

Nice to be able to speak to a person that is knowledge

Nice to be able to speak to a person that is knowledgeable. I have had to claim, very straight forward, no delay, back in the water very quickly.

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Marine Insurance
Tas 18th September 2025

Latest negative rating

1/5

Since RIPE takeover premiums double.....

Have been with GJW for years but as soon as were taken over by RIPE, premium doubled to over £720.....

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Marine Insurance
TLG 10th September 2025
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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.

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Reviews for GJW Direct

Showing 11 of 625 company reviews • Last reviewed within 7 days

Nice to be able to speak to a person that is knowledge

Marine Insurance • 18th September 2025

Nice to be able to speak to a person that is knowledgeable. I have had to claim, very straight forward, no delay, back in the water very quickly.

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Tas
Rated Excellent • 5/5
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Good experience to date - easy to use website and co...

Marine Insurance • 17th September 2025

Good experience to date - easy to use website and competitive prices and cover. Fortunately haven't had to claim yet so cant comment on that part of the process

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Rated Excellent • 5/5
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  • 4/5

    Refreshingly easy to use.

    Refreshingly easy to use. Reliable boat insurance that's easy to manage.

    {"display":"Cecelia Bittner","full_name":"Cecelia Bittner","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/uploads\/avatars\/users\/1275924.png"}}'s avatar
  • 5/5

    More than ten years with the boats

    More than ten years with the boats

    {"display":"Saugunas ","full_name":"Saugunas ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Marine Insurance
    Saugunas 17th September 2025
  • 5/5

    Cannot fault them.

    Cannot fault them. Everyone you speak to is engaged=, supportive and very professional. They understand the owner's needs. Well informed. Nice people

    {"display":"Adrian M","full_name":"Adrian M","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Marine Insurance
    Adrian M 16th September 2025
  • 5/5

    Wooden Yachts

    I insure my traditional wooden yacht & have always had excelent service at a very competitive price.

    {"display":"IAN H","full_name":"IAN H","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Marine Insurance
    IAN H 16th September 2025
  • 5/5

    Prompt response to a marine claim.

    Prompt response to a marine claim. Professional and reasonable.

    {"display":"Phil L","full_name":"Phil L","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Marine Insurance
    Phil L 16th September 2025
  • 5/5

    Good communication and very helpful

    Good communication and very helpful

    {"display":"Noel","full_name":"Noel","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Marine Insurance
    Noel 15th September 2025
  • 5/5

    I’ve had my narrow boat insured with GJW for 11years.

    I’ve had my narrow boat insured with GJW for 11years. And wouldn’t go anywhere else.

    {"display":"Alan F","full_name":"Alan F","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Marine Insurance
    Alan F 15th September 2025
  • 5/5

    Very easy to talk with staff and very helpful.

    Very easy to talk with staff and very helpful. Very good competative price

    {"display":"Dan L","full_name":"Dan L","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Marine Insurance
    Dan L 15th September 2025
  • 5/5

    I Have not had any problems with GJW Direct

    I Have not had any problems with GJW Direct

    {"display":"Graham ","full_name":"Graham ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Marine Insurance
    Graham 14th September 2025

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