Comments on: CompCam Biz Insurance

Question: CompCam Biz Insurance

Hands of Manos — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 20:19:56 -0800

I am trying to internationally insure my Camera and Computer equipment but I keep getting turned down because I tell the insurance person that it' for business. What do I do?

I've gone through several insurance agents about insuring my camera and computer equipment. When I tell them it's for my business and that I move between the States and Mexico, I get denied.

I don't mind paying for the insurance, but no one will even OFFER it to me! I ask why and they say "because they are high-theft items" and I'd like to say "yeah no shit sherlock, that's why I want to insure it!!!"

Can someone recommend to me an insurance company that will cover me both in Mexico and the States? Thanks!

By: acoutu

acoutu — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 20:39:19 -0800

Does your house insurance or business insurance cover items that are usually in the home/office when they are lost when you're away from home/work?

By: Hands of Manos

Hands of Manos — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 20:47:47 -0800

What I was told that if something happened and I covered it under HO...but claimed it as "business" that it'd be insurance fraud.

By: bonaldi

bonaldi — Fri, 17 Mar 2006 03:22:04 -0800

There are specialist insurers for this sort of thing. Search the forums at dpreview.com for recommendations.

By: JJ86

JJ86 — Fri, 17 Mar 2006 06:05:34 -0800

There is a comprehensive article about insurance on photo.net.