I’ve been searching insurance options for my camera, lens, and laptop. I am not a professional but I still have gear that’s on the more expensive end. I’ve seen the suggestion turning up in pretty much every thread to get a personal property rider from State Farm. I’ve had (and used) such a thing in the past.
However, with the gear I have now, I bought these items at a hefty discount. Close to half off my A7R3 (open box), $500 off the MacBook Pro, and a couple hundred off the 24-105 lens. The problem with this is State Farm only wants to insure for my original purchase prices, rather than replacement costs. Meaning if these items were stolen I’d still be out a sizable chunk of change even with insurance, assuming I wanted to replace what was lost. I’ve already got a home owners policy with them, but I’m wanting to travel overseas and I’m a little concerned about theft.
Does anybody have any suggestions for alternatives to State Farm? I’m fine with getting a permanent insurance policy, or getting something that is just covering the trips I take.
If it’s important enough to you, ask other insurance companies. Mine (Amica - I don’t think they’re in all states) will accept a receipt for a used gear purchase and keep covering as long as I keep paying.
Yes, plenty will. People should not assume theirs will though without making absolutely sure, though. Athos is pretty widely recommended for people wanting to insure photo/video gear specifically, separate from homeowners.