Equipment insurance for filming

[Justin Anderson]

I know someone who owns a RED. He wants to be the DP on the project, while I'd rather have him work as DIT and hire a more experienced DP.

I understand that he wants to build a reel, but a big issue for him is also other people handling his camera.
I thought we could compromise by taking out insurance for his camera.

What are some places where I could look into insurance for his camera and accessories for a 7 day shoot? ~$30K

thanks,
-J

 

[Andrae Palmer]

i have no idea about temporary insurance... do you do a lot of projects per year? If so you could go with annual production insurance and give him a certificate. I got mine from Film Emporium Dot Com.

 

[David Morgan]

You could try Production Insurance dot com...I've used them in the past and it was easy and painless

http://www.productioninsurance.com/

 

[Andrew McCarrick]

Also First Tower Insurance.

http://firsttower.com/

I've never used them, but I'm planning on it.

 

[Julio Quintana]

This is who I use. They are very fast and reliable. You might save $100 going with someone else, but these guys are very dependable.

CSI Entertainment Insurance
Sean Ashford
VP of Special Events
2920 Taylor
Dallas, TX 75226
Phone: (800) 204-1523 ext.224
Fax: (214) 594-5479

 

[donatello b]

you can get a year quote online ..

note:buying 7-30 days usually cost as much ( or more) as 12 months ...

www.buymyinsurancenow.com

 

[David Mutchler]

good info guys, thanks.

 

[Paul Kalbach]

I use DeWitt Stern for equipment insurance. Best rate that I came across. I'm still shopping around for a good liability policy.

http://www.dewittstern.com/