The Front Row View (entertainment insurance blog)
7 Ways to Protect Your Instruments at Airports and on Planes
4 March, 2014 • David HamiltonImage credit: Shutterstock Standard License Insuring your instruments is one way to protect your instruments and gear when flying: what follows are some risk management ideas. If possible, keep the musical instrument with you as hand luggage when flying. This will prevent damage by airport baggage handlers. The cabin t...
Front Row Insurance Brokers opens an office in Los Angeles
21 February, 2014 • David HamiltonCanada's largest Film Insurance Broker expands to LA Vancouver, Canada - - February 20 2014 -- Front Row is pleased to announce the opening of their first office in the United States. The US company will be known as Front Row Insurance Brokers, LLC and will be located at: 14156 Magnolia Blvd, Suite 200, Sherman Oaks, C...
Obtaining Insurance for your Short Film | Short Film Insurance Canada
30 December, 2013 • David HamiltonInsuring your short film is a fast, easy process with Front Row Our Short-Term Production Insurance program can include the following coverage for up to 15-days: (note that the online program is for Canadian-based producers only) The locations that you film at will usually want to see proof of your location liability i...
Instrument insurance: What is my gear worth in the event of a claim?
30 December, 2013 • David HamiltonMusical instruments - Agreed Value vs. Replacement Cost I have insurance for my musical instruments and gear. A common question: How will these items be valued if I have a claim? The instrument policy provides coverage on a replacement cost basis. Replacement Cost provides for the cost to repair or replace the damaged ...
Musical Instrument Insurance Companies: How to Compare
20 November, 2013 • David HamiltonMusical instrument insurance is available from many companies but only a few provide the coverage that professionals require. Questions to ask when comparing musical instrument insurance company policies: Is there a minimum premium? Some companies will charge you a minimum of $500 even if you are only insuring $2,000 w...
Front Row Musical Instrument Policy Launches Online
27 September, 2013 • David HamiltonMusicians receive quotes in 30 seconds & policies in 5 minutes any time of day. Vancouver, Canada -- September 27, 2013 -- Front Row is pleased to announce a new way for musicians to insure their instruments. Effective immediately: members of SOCAN, RACS and CCMA (and other music associations) will be able to obtai...
Front Row Insurance Brokers announce merger with Globalex of Montreal
24 September, 2013 • David HamiltonCanada's largest film insurance broker is created. Vancouver, Canada -- September 23, 2013 -- Front Row is pleased to announce a merger with Globalex gestion de risques after five months of discussion. Globalex is one of the largest specialized film insurance brokers in Quebec. The combined company is licensed and regi...
Stolen Musical Instruments: How to Make a Claim
18 September, 2013 • David HamiltonWho should you call first if I have a loss? Depending on the nature of the incident , or accident, call the authorities needed to assist you in an emergency: the police, the fire department, ambulance or hazardous materials team etc... Then, call your insurance broker. Your insurance broker works for you and will prese...
Musical Gear : Insurance and Protection While on Tour / on the Road
14 September, 2013 • David HamiltonImage credit: Shutterstock I’m going to give you some tips to protect your instruments and gear when you are on tour. I will also tell you how to insure your gear. If you are on the road in a van with a trailer or a bus, you have to expect that thieves will assume you have gear worth stealing. Some thieves specifically...
Musical Instrument Insurance for SOCAN Members
16 July, 2013 • David HamiltonSOCAN members have access to an instrument insurance program as a member benefit. The program offers very low rates and broad coverage. Cost: $75 for $5,000 worth of instruments. $150 for $10,000. $2,025 for $200,000 of gear. (subject to change) The insurance policy will cover all of your instruments and gear for a yea...
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