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  AV Insurance

  Posted by Chas Smith on April 13, 2011 at 10:21 pm

  Anyone have suggestions about AV insurance? Got a renewal in the mail and it is almost double what it was last year. I had no claims, paid in full last year and called company to ask why.
  They said it was “industry-wide”. Ok… whatever.

  Anyways… I’m shopping around. Would appreciate any input. I’m a small shop and need to check alternatives.

  Thanks,

  Chas

  Chas Smith replied 15 years ago 4 Members · 4 Replies
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  Chris Tompkins

  April 14, 2011 at 7:35 pm

  Call around, that’s what I do. It’s a pain but can save you money.

  Also, keep the Liability coverage but lowering the equipment coverage can save you. It’s a gamble that Not ALL of your gear will suffer a loss/damage/etc.

  Chris Tompkins
  Video Atlanta LLC
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  Jeff Cadge

  April 15, 2011 at 12:59 am

  Chas,

  We had a similar problem with our old insurance company and found an organization call Fractured
  Atlas which helps artists and video people with insurance needs They’re very quick with insurance certificates which are a need for almost all location shoots. They insure our equipment
  as well, not sure how they handle rental insurance.

  https://www.fracturedatlas.org/

  Good Luck,

  Jeff Cadge

  https://www.cadgeproductions.com
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  Grinner Hester

  April 17, 2011 at 9:48 pm

  when an insurance co invites you to move onward and upward, you should take em up on it.

  
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  Chas Smith

  May 6, 2011 at 1:39 am

  Thanks for all the postings/replies. Did some adjusting and will stay put for now. But am seriously looking at the suggested options and other resources. Just hate to not have some coverage.

  Thanks again!

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