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Jason Burke is a full time cruiser with his wife and two children for the past three years. He is also an independent marine insurance broker specializing in coverage for cruising sailboats, catamarans, and liveaboard vessels. He works with both standard insurers and specialty markets, including surplus lines carriers, to place policies for offshore and full-time cruising risks. He can be reached at [email protected]

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