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Insurance could best be described as "a needed evil" but however where do you begin?

the company that I am currently using for my house policy will cover my camera, bins, etc. but will only cover up to £1000 if stolen / damaged whlile in the car.

I am looking for another company possibly a seperate specialist camera insurance company.
Anyone have any ideas or experience that may be of use please?

Thanks
 
There is a section of the forum dedicated to insurance (!) you might find the info you want there - http://www.birdforum.net/forumdisplay.php?f=478

I have my camera (and optical) gear covered on my home insurance, including cover away from the home and accidental damage. As I always take it with me I didn't even check if it included leaving stuff in the car. I think you'll find that specific photographic insurance is very expensive so if you can get it on home cover it's the way to go.
 
Nig3l said:
Insurance could best be described as "a needed evil" but however where do you begin?

the company that I am currently using for my house policy will cover my camera, bins, etc. but will only cover up to £1000 if stolen / damaged whlile in the car.

I am looking for another company possibly a seperate specialist camera insurance company.
Anyone have any ideas or experience that may be of use please?

Thanks
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I was burgled on 25/06/2007 & about £6000 worth of camera gear stolen, I made a claim on my insurance from www.gloverhowe.co.uk and on 14/07/2007 received a cheque for the full replcement value less the excess, I can highly recommend this company through personal experience & have no connection with them whatsoever

This is a dedicated amatuer photo insurance policy & is not cheap but has proved it's worth

I hope this helps

Regards Bish :t:
 
I was quoted over £200 from a specialist company. I ended up adding my gear onto my house contents insurance and this cost me less than £40 for £4500 of cover of gear away from home.
 
I think you will find that even the specialists put down similar conditions to household policies regarding items being stolen from cars.

John
 
Nig3l said:
Insurance could best be described as "a needed evil" but however where do you begin?

the company that I am currently using for my house policy will cover my camera, bins, etc. but will only cover up to £1000 if stolen / damaged whlile in the car.

I am looking for another company possibly a seperate specialist camera insurance company.
Anyone have any ideas or experience that may be of use please?

Thanks
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Your insurance company should up your single item indemnity (mine is £2500) for minimal cost. If they wont, find another insurance company.
Cheapest way is to add it to your all risks contents. But chose a reputable one.
 
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