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Brian Duke · December 10th, 2005, 12:17 AM

Hey, has anyoen gotten insurance for their camera and if so, what's the best option. I want to cover all my equipment, such as my HD100U, Mini35, sound equipment etc.

Any suggestions that will cover my shoots on locations and home etc.

Thanks

Jemore Santos · December 10th, 2005, 04:20 AM

Guess what I'm actually getting my quote on Monday actually I will be signing the paper work so I can get my Powerbook, my HD100 and my Libec all insured. The lo-down is that my equipment is covered for damage and theft and my premium is only US$140 per year. Im pretty happy about that, piece of mind because I travel alot!.

Brian Duke · December 10th, 2005, 04:21 AM

Who is the insurance agency?

Jemore Santos · December 10th, 2005, 04:25 AM

Well I'm not in the US, I'm in Japan sorry I can't help but I wanted to give you abit of light on the matter, hope it helps even its just abit.

Jiri Bakala · December 10th, 2005, 07:59 AM

Brian,
ask film people in LA. There are tons of insurance agencies there so you should have no problem. Up here in Canada I use Unionville Insurance Brokers in Markham Ontario. They specialize in insuring production and production equipment. My guess is that the camera package alone would be around some $800 per year.

Brian Duke · December 10th, 2005, 10:52 AM

I was hoping someone in LA would hgive me a name of someone. =)

Guy Barwood · December 11th, 2005, 02:23 AM

Quotes on such insurance around these traps seem to come in around 5% of the insured value per year.

Michael Best · December 13th, 2005, 06:58 AM

If you own the equipment for mere enjoyment your homeowners would likely cover it. You would need to specify your usage. If in fact you would use it commercially for any reason, coverage would be very limited or excluded. You are best to secure a commercial inland marine floater or better yet specific production insurance. Always keep records and take pictures and place them in a secure place, in fact two separate places. This will make settling your claim much easier. When you get the insurance be sure to read the policy thoroughly and know what limitations and exclusions are in the policy language.

December 10th, 2005, 12:17 AM	#1
Brian Duke Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hollywood, California Posts: 899	Insurance fro HD100U Hey, has anyoen gotten insurance for their camera and if so, what's the best option. I want to cover all my equipment, such as my HD100U, Mini35, sound equipment etc. Any suggestions that will cover my shoots on locations and home etc. Thanks

December 10th, 2005, 04:20 AM	#2
Jemore Santos Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tokyo/Sydney Posts: 297	what a coincidence! Guess what I'm actually getting my quote on Monday actually I will be signing the paper work so I can get my Powerbook, my HD100 and my Libec all insured. The lo-down is that my equipment is covered for damage and theft and my premium is only US$140 per year. Im pretty happy about that, piece of mind because I travel alot!. __________________ "eyes through a digital world"

December 10th, 2005, 04:25 AM	#4
Jemore Santos Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tokyo/Sydney Posts: 297	Well I'm not in the US, I'm in Japan sorry I can't help but I wanted to give you abit of light on the matter, hope it helps even its just abit. __________________ "eyes through a digital world"

December 10th, 2005, 07:59 AM	#5
Jiri Bakala Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 706	Brian, ask film people in LA. There are tons of insurance agencies there so you should have no problem. Up here in Canada I use Unionville Insurance Brokers in Markham Ontario. They specialize in insuring production and production equipment. My guess is that the camera package alone would be around some $800 per year. __________________ www.ascentfilms.com

December 10th, 2005, 04:21 AM	#3
Brian Duke Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hollywood, California Posts: 899	Who is the insurance agency?

December 10th, 2005, 10:52 AM	#6
Brian Duke Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hollywood, California Posts: 899	I was hoping someone in LA would hgive me a name of someone. =)

December 11th, 2005, 02:23 AM	#7
Guy Barwood Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 423	Quotes on such insurance around these traps seem to come in around 5% of the insured value per year.

December 13th, 2005, 06:58 AM	#8
Michael Best Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oceanside Harbor, CA Posts: 446	If you own the equipment for mere enjoyment your homeowners would likely cover it. You would need to specify your usage. If in fact you would use it commercially for any reason, coverage would be very limited or excluded. You are best to secure a commercial inland marine floater or better yet specific production insurance. Always keep records and take pictures and place them in a secure place, in fact two separate places. This will make settling your claim much easier. When you get the insurance be sure to read the policy thoroughly and know what limitations and exclusions are in the policy language.