anorphirith Posted March 17, 2015 Share #1 Posted March 17, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, I'm looking to get theft insurance for my gear that's accumulating. I'm seeing increasing reports of stolen gear and I'd hate to be out of my little stone jewels. As I'm planning a travel to a few countries including some in Africa. which theft insurance are you using, if you've had a positive experience with them please share. PLEASE no renter's insurance type ! that doesn't apply to me Thanks ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IWC Doppel Posted March 17, 2015 Share #2 Posted March 17, 2015 In the UK ususally the cheapest is an extension on the household policy. NFU, Chubb, Zurich all do the higher value stuff, a lot of insurers have nothing to cover values over a modest limit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmradman Posted March 17, 2015 Share #3 Posted March 17, 2015 UK / John Lewis Contents Insurance is pretty good. I had Zeiss ZM 25mm dropped, I was paid full amount minus £200 excess which was more than I paid for the lens secondhand. From moment currier picked lens up for evaluation to receiving payment it took about a week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted March 17, 2015 Share #4 Posted March 17, 2015 HI There I use Aaduki in the UK - I"ve not had to claim, but they seem helpful and realistic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairkid Posted March 17, 2015 Share #5 Posted March 17, 2015 I'm with Aaduki in the UK also. No claim as of now but a friend claimed when his camera hit the deck and had a satisfactory outcome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carduelis Posted March 17, 2015 Share #6 Posted March 17, 2015 I have AXA insurance for the contents and build of my house. I have just increased the value of items on insuring personal possessions within and away from the home. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted March 17, 2015 Share #7 Posted March 17, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) State Farm Homeowners covers mine. I had a pretty hefty Leica claim a few years back and they covered it with no problem while I was on the road. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mijo Posted March 17, 2015 Share #8 Posted March 17, 2015 I have AAA renters insurance, they covered my recently stolen M-E, lens and viewfinder. Their claims process is relatively painless, submit a copy of the police report and proof of ownership of the equipment then get paid out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMJ Posted March 17, 2015 Share #9 Posted March 17, 2015 Hiscox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anorphirith Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share #10 Posted March 17, 2015 Anyway to have it in US without the home or renters insurance ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fgcm Posted March 17, 2015 Share #11 Posted March 17, 2015 Household insurance also in Italy. Franco Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Louis Marit Posted March 18, 2015 Share #12 Posted March 18, 2015 Anyway to have it in US without the home or renters insurance ? I have a separate policy for the camera equipment - commercial " photopac" insurance. Nothing to do with my home or any other insurance. Any good commercial insurance broker will be aware of underwriters who offer these types of policies. Mine is from a US based underwriter, although I live in canada. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thighslapper Posted March 18, 2015 Share #13 Posted March 18, 2015 which theft insurance are you using, if you've had a positive experience with them please share. 1. Several very large and virtually immobile safes at home ....... 2. An inconspicuous bag when I travel. 3. Home cover 'all risks' insurance whilst away ...... which is hopelessly inadequate and insuring for the full cost is invariably prohibitive. 4. Eyes in the back of your head. 5. Luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
viramati Posted March 21, 2015 Share #14 Posted March 21, 2015 I have mine on my M&S household insurance Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Lord Posted March 25, 2015 Share #15 Posted March 25, 2015 Never bother with any insurance unless it is a legal requirement. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Louis Marit Posted March 25, 2015 Share #16 Posted March 25, 2015 What will you do if it all gets stolen? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted March 25, 2015 Share #17 Posted March 25, 2015 What will you do if it all gets stolen? Buy more stuff. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted March 25, 2015 Share #18 Posted March 25, 2015 At the moment my common sense, or fists & boots! I work in insurance too but then most plumbers have dripping taps! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted April 5, 2015 Share #19 Posted April 5, 2015 I use Aaduki but thankfully have never had to make a claim. _________________ Regards, Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted April 5, 2015 Share #20 Posted April 5, 2015 Take a look at ASMP's insurance program: ASMP Prosurance was designed with the needs of the professional photographer in mind You will need to bcome an ASMP member to qualify for this program, but it is well worth the effort (and it's not that much effort to begin with). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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