Craftinsure, part of Ripe Insurance, wins Best Specialist Insurance Provider 2026
11 November 2026
Image: The Craftinsure team holding their award for Best Specialist Insurance Provider.
We’re proud to announce that Craftinsure, part of Ripe Insurance, won Best Specialist Insurance Provider at Smart Money People’s Insurance Choice Awards 2026. This is the 11th award that Ripe has won at the Smart Money People Awards since 2017, so it’s an incredible honour to be recognised yet again.
The result was announced at Merchant Taylors’ Hall in London on 5 November 2026. You can see Craftinsure on the official winners page, alongside the other businesses recognised at this year’s awards.
Thank you to the customers who shared their experiences and the colleagues whose work has contributed to this recognition.
What the Best Specialist Insurance Provider award recognises
The Best Specialist Insurance Provider category covers providers that offer insurance directly to UK customers for specialist items, services, events, or risks. Smart Money People is a financial services review platform where customers can share their experiences and read reviews from others. The Insurance Choice Awards use customer reviews to determine the winners.
Smart Money People on Craftinsure’s specialist boat insurance
Peer Jelendorf, CEO of Smart Money People, said:
“A huge congratulations to Craftinsure for winning Best Specialist Insurance Provider. This award highlights Ripe’s commitment to delivering tailored insurance solutions that meet the specific needs of boat owners. Reviews submitted to Smart Money People praise Craftinsure’s straightforward online experience, competitive pricing and knowledgeable customer support. Its specialist expertise and focus on making insurance simple and accessible continue to make a positive difference to customers. Well done to everyone at Craftinsure for this fantastic achievement.”
Alan Thomas thanks Craftinsure customers and colleagues
Alan Thomas, CEO of Ripe, which acquired Craftinsure in 2023, said:
“Whether someone owns a yacht, a narrowboat or a dinghy, their insurance needs can vary depending on the type of boat they own. Understanding these differences is central to our approach to continuously improving and tailoring the specialist insurance products Craftinsure provides to meet the needs of different boat owners. We’re proud to see the team’s work recognised in this award, and grateful to everyone who shared their experiences. Customer feedback helps us understand what really matters to our policyholders.”
Specialist boat insurance by Craftinsure
Find out more about specialist boat insurance by Craftinsure. Or get a quote online today.
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