United Southeast Alaska Gillnetter’s Association

6Comprehensive Insurance
  Program for USAG Members


The USAG program has enjoyed a long-term relationship with insurance provider Griffin McLean, which has resulted in very competitive and stable premiums over the years.  The carrier has a Best Rating of A, and it is a local/domestic carrier.

Benefits Include:

  • Continuation credit based on group losses
  • Owner/operator Protection and Indemnity coverage
  • Vandalism, Excess Collision Liability/RDC coverages
  • $50,000 Pollution Buy Back, excluding fines and penalties
  • Personal Effects coverage for crew members
  • Trailering within a 50 mile radius of your home port
  • Survey Fee reimbursement as per Fleet Guidelines
  • Occasional Profit Sharing

Should you desire a quotation for your vessel, please contact:

Griffin MacLean, Inc.
John Long
office: (425) 822-1368
cell: (425) 922-6655
Linda James
office: (425) 822-1368

How to join the insurance program:

  • Fill out an Application_and_Fishing_History form and fax, email or mail it to Griffin MaClean.  Then call Griffin MacLean and get a quote for your insurance needs.  Do a cost analysis to see what is best for you?
  • Join USAG.  You must keep up your membership dues each year to stay eligible for the program.
  • Contact your local chapter board member to do a walk through inspection.  A local board member or the executive director must take a brief look at your vessel to ensure we are not adding a hazard or an extreme risk to the other members who are also a part of the program.

Note: there may be some exceptions, if you are already insured by Griffin MaClean.