New Orleans has 371,853 residents in 155,821 households. We list 13 agencies for boat insurance in New Orleans. Here is what the local numbers say about the cover people here need.

New Orleans at a glance

13boat insurance agencies listed
48.8%of households rentRenters insurance
$315,700median home valueHome insurance
1960median year homes were builtRebuild cost calculator
17.4%of households have no carAuto insurance

Population and housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Agency count: our listings.

Natural hazard risk in Orleans Parish

FEMA rates the overall natural hazard risk in Orleans Parish, where most New Orleans agencies we list are located, as Relatively High compared with other U.S. counties. The hazards it rates highest:

HurricaneVery High
Home policies that cover wind often carry a separate hurricane deductible, set as a percentage of the home’s insured value (typically 1% to 5%). Flooding from the storm needs a flood policy.
Home insurance in New Orleans
LightningVery High
Fire and lightning are standard covered causes of loss on home policies.
Home insurance in New Orleans
Inland floodingRelatively High
Most home and renters policies do not cover flood damage. Flood cover is a separate policy, from the National Flood Insurance Program or a private insurer, and an NFIP policy usually starts 30 days after you buy it.
Flood insurance

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025 release. Ratings compare each county with all other U.S. counties.

Car insurance rules in Louisiana

Louisiana requires drivers to carry at least $15,000 of bodily injury liability per person, $30,000 per accident and $25,000 of property damage liability, often written 15/30/25.

These are legal minimums, not a recommendation: a serious crash can cost far more, and anything above your limits is yours to pay.

Auto insurance in New Orleans How much liability cover do you need?

Source: ldi.la.gov. Checked 2026-10-24.

Insurance companies New Orleans agencies work with

Of the 13 New Orleans agencies whose appointments we hold, how many are appointed with each company. An appointed agency can quote and sell that company’s policies.

Travelers8 agencies
Liberty Mutual7 agencies
Chubb (ACE)6 agencies
Employers6 agencies
Progressive6 agencies
WESTERN SURETY COMPANY6 agencies
Mercury5 agencies
Chubb4 agencies
Great American4 agencies
Liberty Mutual (Safeco)4 agencies

Source: insurance company appointments in state records, as listed on each agency’s profile.

Where New Orleans agencies are

New Orleans agencies we list sit in 8 ZIP codes, mostly in Orleans Parish.

701233 agencies
701243 agencies
701192 agencies
701141 agency
701221 agency
701271 agency
701391 agency
701631 agency

Questions

Boat insurance in New Orleans

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Where can I find boat insurance in New Orleans?

Browse the agencies on this page, search by name, or pick the insurance you need in the filters to see only the agencies that offer it.

What does boat insurance cover?

Covers your hull, motor, trailer and liability on the water.

Which insurance companies do New Orleans agencies work with?

Among the 13 New Orleans agencies whose appointments we hold, the companies they are most often appointed with are Travelers (8), Liberty Mutual (7), Chubb (ACE) (6), Employers (6), Progressive (6). An appointed agency can quote that company's policies.

Do I need flood insurance in New Orleans?

FEMA's National Risk Index rates inland flooding risk in Orleans Parish as Relatively High compared with other U.S. counties. Most home and renters policies do not cover flood damage. Flood cover is a separate policy, from the National Flood Insurance Program or a private insurer, and an NFIP policy usually starts 30 days after you buy it.

How do I choose an agency?

Call two or three. Ask which companies they can quote for you, how they handle claims, and who you will deal with after you buy. An independent agency can compare several insurers in one call.

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