What Sealogy GmbH does

Sealogy GmbH is a Berlin-headquartered specialty insurance intermediary focused exclusively on yacht and charter insurance, operating as a multi-carrier broker rather than a risk carrier. Founded in 1999 by Boris Quiotek under the name EIS - European Insurance & Services, the company was created out of the founder's personal experience running a charter fleet and finding qualified coverage difficult to obtain. With approximately 30 professionals serving clients across all time zones, Sealogy distributes its products primarily through insurance brokers, charter agencies, yacht managers, boat dealers, and other industry partners, supplemented by direct online quote requests and a 24/7 claims hotline. The company is registered with DIHK (registration number D-9FYT-HRYN8-73) and operates through wholly-owned licensed subsidiaries in Poland (Sealogy Polska), Sweden/ Nordics (Sealogy Scandinavia), and the Benelux (Sealogy Benelux).

Sealogy's product portfolio spans three core insurance lines: yacht insurance (third-party liability, hull & machinery, personal accident) available in two tiers - Sealogy BASIC Cover (named perils) and Sealogy TOP Cover (all-risk) - across vessel types including motor yachts, sailing yachts, superyachts, racing yachts, RIBs, gulets, vintage yachts, and houseboats; fleet insurance for charter fleet operators; and charter-side products including skipper liability, professional skipper liability (up to €6M), deposit insurance, and charter price (insolvency) insurance. Adjacent services include the Charter Confidence Seal (a trust-mark for vetted charter operators), the Sea-Help Charter Pass emergency-assistance membership, a co-branded Cobblestone subscription-free GPS tracker, and yacht registration partnerships across seven jurisdictions. Underwriting is anchored by Sealogy's proprietary "Sealogy Risk Triangle" methodology that harmonizes customer needs with carrier risk requirements, allowing fine-tuned premiums, deductibles, and exclusions.

The business model is commission-based intermediation: Sealogy binds business on behalf of multiple insurance carriers and earns referral/commission revenue on placed premiums. Pricing is annual subscription-style, with example policies ranging from a €15 one-off policy issuance fee on charter price insurance up to €990 annual for top-tier professional skipper liability covering 200-ton/3,000 HP vessels. Distribution is anchored by a broker network with API and web-interface integrations enabling partner IT systems to connect directly to Sealogy - broker relations are described as the "core of our growth strategy." In 2024, ownership and management transitioned from founder Boris Quiotek to Daniel Hoffmann (Managing Director, IT/Marketing) and Ulf Remmel (Managing Director, Underwriting/Insurer Relations), with the new leadership explicitly focused on digital strategy execution and global leadership in the yacht and pleasure-craft insurance segment.

Name

Sealogy GmbH

Legal name

Sealogy GmbH

Website

https://sealogy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sealogy GmbH is a Berlin-based specialty insurance intermediary (founded 1999, ~30 staff) that distributes tailor-made yacht and charter insurance globally through its broker and partner network, operating across Germany, Poland, the Nordics, and the Benelux as a DIHK-registered multi-carrier agent.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yacht and Marine Insurance

NAICS

Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities (5242)

SIC

Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance (6331)

akta.pro primary industry

Yacht & Pleasure Craft Insurance (FSAJAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Insurance Brokerage (Marine, Aviation, Cyber, Professional Lines) (FSAEADAJ), Ocean Marine Insurance (Hull, Cargo & Freight) (FSAJAHAA), Marine Specialty (Hull/P&I/Cargo) (FSAJAGAJ)

Keywords

• Yacht insurance
• Charter insurance
• Marine insurance
• Fleet insurance
• Skipper liability

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Insurance Premiums: Revenue generated from underwriting yacht insurance policies, including yacht hull & machinery, third party liability, personal accident, fleet insurance, and charter insurance products. Operates as an insurance intermediary registered with DIHK, representing multiple insurance carriers as an agent.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sealogy GmbH operates as a specialized yacht and charter insurance intermediary that underwrites and places tailored insurance coverage for private yacht owners and commercial charter fleet operators, acting as an agent for multiple insurance carriers. The company designs and distributes policies across hull & machinery, third party liability, personal accident, fleet, skipper liability, professional skipper liability, deposit, and charter price risks, while also serving as a claims handler with a 24/7 hotline. Distribution relies primarily on a network of insurance brokers and industry partners, supplemented by direct online quote requests and partner API integrations.

Product overview

Sealogy GmbH operates as a specialized yacht and charter insurance provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of insurance products and related services. The core offering includes Yacht Insurance with multiple coverage types (Third Party Liability, Hull & Machinery, Personal Accident) available in two tiers (Sealogy BASIC Cover for named perils and Sealogy TOP Cover for all-risk protection), plus specialized coverage for various yacht types (motor yachts, sailing yachts, super yachts, racing yachts, houseboats, etc.). Fleet Insurance serves charter fleet operators with business-oriented multi-vessel solutions. Charter Insurance encompasses Skipper Liability Insurance, Professional Skipper Liability Insurance, Deposit Insurance, and Charter Price Insurance for comprehensive protection of charter participants. The company also provides ancillary services including the Charter Confidence Seal (a trust certification for vetted operators), Sea Help Charter Pass (emergency assistance membership), Cobblestone GPS Tracker (asset tracking device), and Yacht Registration services. Sealogy functions as both an underwriting agent and claims handler with a worldwide reach across all time zones.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sealogy BASIC Cover: Named peril coverage insurance for yachts, providing cost-effective protection against specific listed risks.
• Sealogy TOP Cover
• Charter Confidence Seal
• Cobblestone GPS Tracker

Products and services

• Yacht Insurance Comprehensive insurance coverage for yachts of all types and sizes, including motor yachts, sailing yachts, super yachts, racing yachts, RIB boats, houseboats, and vintage yachts, with third party liability, hull & machinery, and personal accident components.
• Third Party Liability Insurance Essential protection against financial liabilities if the yacht causes damage to other vessels, property, or people, for individual yacht owners and fleet operators.
• Hull & Machinery Insurance Covers the physical integrity of the yacht including hull and onboard machinery against accidents and weather conditions for private owners and fleets.
• Personal Accident Insurance Coverage for injuries sustained by guests while aboard the yacht, supplementing hull and liability protection.
• Sealogy BASIC Cover Named Peril Cover providing insurance protection only against specific risks explicitly listed in the policy, offered as a cost-effective option for common yacht risks.
• Sealogy TOP Cover All-Risk Cover offering comprehensive protection against a wide range of potential risks except those explicitly excluded in the policy, providing maximum peace of mind.
• Fleet Insurance Business-oriented insurance solutions for charter fleet operators covering multiple vessels with options for All-Risk or Basic Cover, including charter loss cover, crew coverage, and protection during land transport.
• Charter Insurance Essential protection for skippers and crews on charter trips, encompassing liability and coverage needs for the charter industry.
• Skipper Liability Insurance Coverage for skippers' personal liability when operating chartered yachts, protecting against claims for personal injury, property damage, and financial losses up to EUR 6 million.
• Professional Skipper Liability Insurance Extended liability coverage for professional skippers and guides operating yachts up to 200 tons, covering legal liability from private and commercial operation of chartered vessels.
• Deposit Insurance Protects charter clients against unfair deposit deductions by reimbursing partial or full retention of charter deposit due to damage, with standard deductible of 10% (minimum EUR 100).
• Charter Price Insurance Protects charter payments against bankruptcy of charter agencies or bases, reimbursing collected fees not refunded due to insolvency, plus additional rebooking costs up to EUR 1,500 per cruise.
• Charter Confidence Seal A trust and quality mark awarded to vetted charter agencies and fleet operators that meet high standards for fleet quality, safety, financial stability, and customer service.
• Sea Help Charter Pass Membership service providing 24/7 professional assistance including free vessel towing, engine start-up support, fuel service, and grounding assistance for charter cruises of 14+ days.
• Cobblestone GPS Tracker Satellite and GSM-based GPS tracking device for boats and assets with free lifetime data, up to 4 years battery life, geofencing capabilities, and IP67 water/dust proof rating.
• Yacht Registration Yacht registration services through trusted partners covering UK, Poland, San Marino, Panama, Ireland, Gibraltar, and Netherlands, with San Marino recommended for favorable registration and no insurance tax.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Sea-HelpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSea-Help provides emergency assistance services including free arrival to wrecked vessels, towing to safe ports, engine start-up support, fuel service, and grounding assistance. Sealogy offers the Sea-Help Charter Pass membership to their customers for charter trips of 14 days minimum.
• Copenhagen Trackers / CobblestoneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCobblestone GPS Tracker is offered through Sealogy with a 20% discount for Sealogy customers using promo code XPQ93KVPGRP3. The tracker works without subscriptions or data charges.
• Yacht Registration PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSealogy partners with service providers for yacht registration services in UK, Poland, San Marino, Panama, Ireland (through Irish Limited Company), Gibraltar, and Netherlands. San Marino recommended due to no insurance tax.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Charles Taylor (Insuretech) - Yacht & Marine: Charles Taylor provides marine insurance services including yacht coverage as part of its broader specialty insurance and adjusting practice. It competes with Sealogy for fleet and high-net-worth yacht placements through its adjusting and broker network.
• Lloyd's of London (Marine Syndicates): Lloyd's marine syndicates write significant yacht and pleasure-craft risk globally, often accessed via specialist brokers. As one of the capacity providers behind Sealogy's intermediary model, Lloyd's is a structural upstream participant and a competitor when accessed via competing brokers.
• AXA Yacht Insurance: AXA offers yacht and pleasure craft insurance as part of its wider general insurance portfolio in Europe. It competes with Sealogy on hull, liability, and charter cover but as a multi-line carrier rather than a dedicated specialist.
• Allianz Marine (Allianz Versicherungs-AG): Allianz operates a broad marine and yacht insurance offering across Europe as part of its general P&C portfolio. It is a broader incumbent competitor whose yacht line is one of many specialty products, in contrast to Sealogy's yacht-only focus.

Direct peers

• Pantaenius: Pantaenius is a Germany-headquartered yacht insurance specialist and one of Europe's most recognized marine insurance underwriters. It is a direct competitor to Sealogy across yacht hull, liability, and charter coverage, with similar European geographic reach and a focus on tailor-made yacht policies.
• Yacht-Pool: Yacht-Pool is a German yacht insurance intermediary offering hull, liability, and skipper/charter coverage similar to Sealogy's portfolio. It serves private yacht owners and charter fleets across Europe with comparable broker-mediated distribution and product breadth.
• European Insurance & Services (EIS): EIS is a German-anchored yacht and pleasure-craft insurance broker with a Mediterranean focus. It competes with Sealogy in hull, third-party liability, and charter coverage for both individual owners and fleet operators.

Others

• Sea-Help: Sea-Help is a partner rather than a direct competitor — it provides 24/7 marine emergency assistance that Sealogy bundles into its Sea-Help Charter Pass. It is included as a peer because it operates at the intersection of charter safety services and is occasionally accessed by charter clients in lieu of dedicated insurance products.

Regional players

• Navigators & General (N&G): N&G is a UK-focused yacht insurance broker and MGA offering pleasure craft and charter coverage in the British market. It is comparable to Sealogy in product mix but primarily serves UK/Channel Islands clients rather than continental European geographies.

Emerging players

• BoatInsure / Nova Marine Insurance: Digital-first yacht and boat insurance entrants in Europe (such as Mersea and similar MGAs) target the same private-owner segment as Sealogy with streamlined online UX. They are emerging competitors leveraging technology and direct-to-consumer models rather than Sealogy's broker-led approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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