CompCam Biz Insurance

March 16, 2006 8:19 PM

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!

posted by Hands of Manos to Computers & Internet (4 answers total)

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?
posted by acoutu at 8:39 PM on March 16, 2006

Response by poster: 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.
posted by Hands of Manos at 8:47 PM on March 16, 2006

There are specialist insurers for this sort of thing. Search the forums at dpreview.com for recommendations.
posted by bonaldi at 3:22 AM on March 17, 2006

There is a comprehensive article about insurance on photo.net.
posted by JJ86 at 6:05 AM on March 17, 2006