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Boat and watercraft insurance covering powerboats, pontoons, fishing boats, and PWCs.

“We understand that boating is a lifestyle, and the time to find out what is and is not covered should never be after a claim.”

Dan Bell · Vice President
4.95 / 5 · 210+ reviews
Independent since 1991

At a Glance

Compared across 15–20 carriers
Written by Iowa-licensed agents
Same-day response on most quotes

Boat and Watercraft Insurance in Des Moines and Clive, Iowa

Absolute Insurance Agency is an independent agency in Clive, Iowa that insures boats and personal watercraft across the Des Moines metro at a competitive rate. We cover powerboats, fishing boats, pontoon boats, and personal watercraft, so whether you fish, ski, or just relax on the water with family and friends, we help you protect the investment you have made in your boat.

What does boat insurance cover?

A boat policy protects you, your passengers, and your watercraft, and it can be customized to fit how you use it.

Liability coverage for you and your passengers
Physical damage to your boat
Uninsured and underinsured boater coverage
Optional coverage for fishing equipment
On-water towing and labor
Navigation coverage

Because Absolute Insurance is independent, we compare companies to find the right policy for you and your boat, and some carriers add a disappearing deductible or small claim forgiveness.

What extra coverages can I add to a boat policy?

Select carriers Absolute works with offer valuable add-ons:

Propulsion Plus: repairs or replaces the lower unit of an outboard motor, or the upper and lower units of an inboard or outboard motor, after a mechanical breakdown, even from normal wear and tear.
Sign and Glide: on-water towing that pays for towing, fuel delivery, soft ungroundings, and jump starts if your boat breaks down on the water.
Total Loss Replacement: available if your boat is no more than one model year old. If it is totaled within five model years, you choose a new boat or the amount you originally paid. Outside the five-year window, you receive your original purchase price, with no depreciation.

Agreed Value vs Actual Cash Value: which is better for a boat?

Agreed Value is the stronger coverage, and Absolute recommends it. When your boat is covered for full coverage, it is usually insured one of two ways.

Agreed Value: if a boat insured for $10,000 is a total loss in a covered claim, the company pays the agreed $10,000.
Actual Cash Value: the company pays up to the insured amount but decides the value, often using NADA and comparables. On that same boat, it might determine the value is $8,000 and pay $8,000.

Agreed Value fixes the gap that happens when your boat's value differs from what NADA and comparables show. If your policy is not written on Agreed Value, we recommend switching.

"We understand that boating is a lifestyle, and the time to find out what is and is not covered should never be after a claim."

Dan Bell · Vice President

Get a boat insurance quote

Have a boat or personal watercraft you would like to insure? Call Absolute Insurance at 515-279-2722, or email service@insaia.com. Our agents compare options across many carriers to protect your boat at a competitive price.

Frequently asked questions

Absolute Insurance covers powerboats, fishing boats, pontoon boats, and personal watercraft, and as an independent agency it compares carriers to fit how you use your boat.

Absolute recommends Agreed Value, because it pays the value you and the insurer agreed on, rather than a value the company decides later using NADA and comparables.

Yes, with the right add-on. Coverages like on-water towing and Sign and Glide pay for towing, fuel delivery, soft ungroundings, and jump starts if your boat breaks down on the water.

Get a quote from an Absolute Insurance agent.

Request a free quote online, call 515-279-2722, or email service@insaia.com. Our agents compare 15 to 20 carriers to match you with the right coverage at a competitive price.