Insurance?

[pippin88]

I'm moving to Newcastle in under two weeks, the item/s of greatest value by far will be my D70 stuff.

So I'm going to need insurance to at least cover it while it's at home.

A few questions for those who have insurance that covers their cameras:
How much?
Who with?
Can the camera be insured for when it's out of house?
Etc.

Any help is appreciated.

[birddog114]

We have had a few threads about this topic recently.
Get a Home contents policy with your insurer and they'll cover the d70 for you.

[BBJ]

Hi pippin, yes you can insure it all i have mine done through SGIC and is insured for $6,000 all up so far and is covered if i drop it or stolen and anywhere in OZ for a cost about $50 a year, i gave the prices of the gear and all serial numbers as well, but like always shop around. I have my house and contents ,cars and motorbikes all with sgic as i was with CGU but they couldn't match what i get it for at sgic with all mine so yeh shop around, hope this helps.
John
BBJ

[christiand]

Hi,

I've got insurances with AAMI and $3000 specified personal valuables
insurance is for me a bit less than $100.
My understanding is that this is an idiot's insurance.
If I drop the camera in the lake, I get replacement with a $100 excess fee.

Cheers
CD

[birddog114]

Hi,

I've got insurances with AAMI and $3000 specified personal valuables
insurance is for me a bit less than $100.
My understanding is that this is an idiot's insurance.
If I drop the camera in the lake, I get replacement with a $100 excess fee.

Cheers
CD

Christiand,
I like it wait for the new D2x available and drop your D70 in the lake

[pippin88]

Thanks BBJ and christiand, that's exactly what I wanted to hear.

Very good prices for that much piece of mind and coverage.

[birddog114]

Thanks BBJ and christiand, that's exactly what I wanted to hear.

Very good prices for that much piece of mind and coverage.

Remember, it's on top of your Home content policy premium!

[pippin88]

Thanks BBJ and christiand, that's exactly what I wanted to hear.

Very good prices for that much piece of mind and coverage.

Remember, it's on top of your Home content policy premium!

Hmm, I see. So basic premium + $50 to $100 (or more).

Is there anyone that offers it without a basic Home and Contents necessary?

[birddog114]

Thanks BBJ and christiand, that's exactly what I wanted to hear.

Very good prices for that much piece of mind and coverage.

Remember, it's on top of your Home content policy premium!

Hmm, I see. So basic premium + $50 to $100 (or more).

Is there anyone that offers it without a basic Home and Contents necessary?

It's but will cost you 1/3 of your the price of the D70 and use for commercial photogs only

[pippin88]

It's but will cost you 1/3 of your the price of the D70 and use for commercial photogs only

Ok, will look into Home and Contents etc.

Thanks for the quick, informative responses everyone.

[christiand]

according to AAMI when you use the camera for business you need a different type of insurance. AAMI doesn't cover that.
Business is when you sell a photo taken by the D70.
Does anybody have more info on business use and insurance ?

Thanks a lot
CD