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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...
How Can Travel Delay Insurance Protect You?
5 January, 2013 • David HamiltonTRAVEL DELAY INSURANCE & FILM PRODUCTIONS Travel delay insurance protects your film production budget when a cast member does not show up on set. Travel delay insurance coverage is an Extra Expense coverage that is part of some film production insurance policies. The Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company defines travel ...
How can Ingress & Egress Coverage protect your Film Production?
3 January, 2013 • David HamiltonIngress & Egress Insurance At first read, Ingress & Egress may sound like a type of leakage. In the case of this Extra Expense (EE) sub-coverage though, it actually refers to circumstances which may arise where persons or property are unable to either gain access (ingress) or leave (egress) a building/location ...
Film Production Companies & Pyrotechnics: Who can work with Pyro?
2 January, 2013 • David HamiltonOnly trained and certified workers can plan, rig, and detonate pyrotechnic special effects on a film production. Uncertified SPFX workers could invalidate your film production insurance. The Explosives Regulatory Division of Natural Resources Canada issues: Four classes of pyrotechnic special effects certification: The...
Umbrella Vs. Excess Liability Insurance Coverage for Film Production
2 January, 2013 • David HamiltonUmbrella Vs. Excess Liability Insurance A typical production company will purchase liability insurance to provide coverage for claims relating to third-party bodily injury and/or property damage caused by the production’s activities. As the majority of production companies will use vehicles on/off set, along with mobil...
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