photoguard

[chiefster69]

http://www.photoguard.co.uk/home.asp

anyone use these guys or similar to insure their gear.
I was quoted £30 for a years worldwide cover with no excess which seemed reasonable as I am sure I will get mugged at least once :help:
(£800 worth of gear)

With insurance companies though I don't mind paying a little extra for a good service especially as I will be permanently abroad and unable to argue with them

Oh and if you do have stuff stolen, do you have to provide a police report because I have heard bad things about the police in some S. American countries and probably wouldn't risk making a report.

EDIT: Ahhhh I knew the search button was there for a reason. feeling a bit slow today
http://www.thedvdforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=513107&highlight=photoguard

[Matholwch]

http://www.photoguard.co.uk/home.asp

anyone use these guys or similar to insure their gear.
I was quoted £30 for a years worldwide cover with no excess which seemed reasonable as I am sure I will get mugged at least once :help:
(£800 worth of gear)

With insurance companies though I don't mind paying a little extra for a good service especially as I will be permanently abroad and unable to argue with them

Oh and if you do have stuff stolen, do you have to provide a police report because I have heard bad things about the police in some S. American countries and probably wouldn't risk making a report.

Are you sure its £30 for a year's cover? I just entered £800, which pops up as £30, but for UK only. Change it for worldwide and it jumps to £52.
I used to use Photoguard, back when I was renting, and my premiums were reaching £300 per year (talking about £5k of equipment, worldwide with in car cover).
Adding them to my buildings and content insurance, cost about £40, with accidental cover - ok there's is an excess which photoguard doesn't, but the costs are ridiculous if you don't need proffessional indemnity.

See how much it costs to add to your home insurance.

[downhillbiker]

I'm with them, have claimed on my policy twice, they were helpful and courteous both times. My premiums aren't what you'd call bargain-tastic though.

[Taq]

I use photoguard too, for the public liability as much as the gear insurance. They do 30days worldwide which is handy for holidays abroad.