MOPS Is #1 for Many Reasons!
Defending USCG Licenses Since 1935
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It's All About Claims Response
24/7 Manned Claims Hotline − No Answering Machines; No Nonsense
Your Own Experienced Attorney − On Call 24/7 − Assignment Made in Minutes; Not Hours
Unmatched Attorney Network
95 U.S. Maritime Law Firms − Over 275 Highly-Qualified Attorneys
Conveniently & Strategically Located − Attorneys in All Major U.S. Ports
A Proven Track Record
Over 10,000 Licenses Successfully Defended − Fully Paid Defense; No Deductibles
Insured Income Always Paid in Full − No Shoreside Job Requirements
Show Me The Money
One Annual Premium Covers All − Flexible Payment Plans Available
Dedicated Underwriters
Over 75 Combined Years Experience − License Defense is Their Only Job
Access to Exclusive Industry Data − Loss Experience for All Sailing Grades
Customized Coverages & Limits
No “Cookie Cutter” Premium Quotes − Each Premium Quote Tailored to You
No Applications Rejected − Past Incidents are Yesterday's News
A History of Financial Strength
Rated Excellent by A.M. Best − Insurance Industry's Premier Evaluator
MOPS pretenders may come and go, but none will ever come close to the dedicated, service-first and highly-experienced team at MOPS in protecting the licenses, livelihoods and professional reputations of USCG-licensed officers.
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- License Defense — Fully paid legal representation and defense by experienced maritime attorneys if you are involved in a shipping incident that leads to action against your marine license(s). There are no co-insurance clauses and no hidden deductibles.
- Professional Instruments and Equipment — Loss or damage to listed and approved professional instruments and equipment while you serve aboard your vessel.
- Foreign Port — Approved attorney fees and expenses if you are ordered to attend, either as a party or witness, any inquiry of a foreign court concerning a shipping casualty or incident involving your vessel.
- Loss of Income — Income compensation at the verifiable amount of salary you choose to insure – plus daily subsistence payments for up to 12 months if your license is revoked, suspended or reduced in grade resulting from a covered shipping incident.
- Civil Legal Defense — Paid legal defense if a civil lawsuit is brought against or served upon you in any court within the United States, its territories or a foreign court resulting from a covered shipping casualty or incident involving your vessel.
- Civil/Professional Liability (Ask About Our Reduced Rates) — Professional liability coverage for additional defense costs and/or judgments in civil court proceedings resulting from a covered shipping casualty or incident.
- Civil Penalties Legal Defense — Paid legal defense if you are assessed a civil penalty by the U.S.C.G. or any other entity authorized to impose a civil penalty or fine resulting from a shipping incident involving your vessel.
- Criminal Acts Defense — Paid legal defense if you are charged criminally in connection with a marine casualty that results in allegations or charges related to federal (OPA-90) and/or state water pollution laws and/or regulations.