Gear Insurance

[Eric Fletcher S.O.C.]

Who's the best?

 

I just want to shop and make sure that I'm getting the best coverage that I could be.

 

Thanks

[David A. Wolf]

Eric:

Check out the Steadicam policy Walter P. Dolle Insurance Agency has. This special policy is underwritten by Fireman's Fund. You can speak with Tonya Reaves at (513) 421-6515. I know of several operators, myself included, who have their rigs (and other equipment) insured through them. Good luck.

 

David Wolf

[Eric Young]

Eric:

Check out the Steadicam policy Walter P. Dolle Insurance Agency has. This special policy is underwritten by Fireman's Fund. You can speak with Tonya Reaves at (513) 421-6515. I know of several operators, myself included, who have their rigs (and other equipment) insured through them. Good luck.

 

David Wolf

 

Hi.

 

Any recommendations for equipment and public liability insurance in the UK?

 

Thanks for any info.

 

Eric

[benedictspence]

Hi UK Eric,

 

I use Allan Chapman and James

 

http://www.acjltd.co.uk/

 

Never had to make a claim so can't comment on their willingness to pay out! But they know what they're talking about and aren't too steep.

 

Get a bit of hired-in kit insurance too- believe me it's well worth it!

 

Ben Spence

[Eric Young]

Hi UK Eric,

 

I use Allan Chapman and James

 

http://www.acjltd.co.uk/

 

Never had to make a claim so can't comment on their willingness to pay out! But they know what they're talking about and aren't too steep.

 

Get a bit of hired-in kit insurance too- believe me it's well worth it!

 

Ben Spence

 

Thanks Ben!

 

For comparison - Does anyone else have other UK insurance recommendations they'd like to share?

 

Eric

[Janice Arthur]

Hi all;

 

Something like fifteen years ago I helped get the Steadicam Insurance policy going for equipment.

 

It has been a tremendous success and many operators have it.

 

I have been looking at health insurance for the last few years and if you've had to use yours you know the pitfalls of health insurance.

 

Well I ran across AFLAC, yes the thing with the duck. It is a cool thing, pays lots of stuff, my and I'm sure your insurance doesn't and doesn't conflict with any existing insurance.

 

I think maybe we could get the SOA to work as the Association and even get a better rate.

 

Its also world wide so good for everyone.

 

The for instances are; Cancer coverage $5k for initial diagnosis; $300 a day for hospitization; $300 a day for Radiation and Chemotherapy. $60 a day lodging benefit if a family member must travel with you out of town.

These are just the highlights. There is NO lifetime maximum for these benefits.

 

they have lots of choices, like accident insurance, long and short term disability.

 

No catch, they pay us. Its $35.00 a month. I thought cheap.

 

I had some medical bills that my insurance didn't cover last year and this would have made a big difference

(I'm healthy too.)

 

You should check it out. I just thought it would be helpful and if we do a group we will all get a better rate.

 

I had the guy who helped me do a PDF on some of the hightlights (below).

 

Thanks for expressing an interest in AFLAC! I look forward to meeting with you in person to answer any questions you may have, and tailor-fit a solution to your needs. With that in mind?

WHAT is the challenge that we face? WHY do you need AFLAC? WHERE is the need?

 

When a serious health event occurs (an illness, an accident, or even a maternity), there are always costs incurred, even for people that have major medical coverage. Consider:

∑ There are deductibles, co-payments, numerous medical costs not deemed ?reasonable and customary? and any and all out-of-network costs or penalties.

∑ Include, as well, a variety of out-of-pocket expenses such as travel and lodging for specialized treatment, care-giving family members? loss of income, household help, medical equipment, etc.

∑ 75% of those who were forced to declare bankruptcy in recent years due to expenses related to a health event HAD major medical. It just didn?t cover all the expenses incurred.

The above doesn?t even include the loss of someone?s greatest asset when they go through a serious illness or injury?their earning power.

∑ Workman?s Comp is great, but only 1/3 of all accidents happen at work, and W.C. or a company disability program only replaces 60% of one?s income.

∑ What if your spouse or child is the affected person and you need to take time to care for them? Workman?s Comp or disability won?t cover them, but normal expenses continue.

∑ Most people are living off of 100% of what they make. In fact, 83% live paycheck to paycheck. With no savings, how will you get by if you are unable to work?

 

WHO has an answer? HOW can the above challenges be met?

 

For about 50 Million people worldwide, AFLAC provides peace of mind, the kind that comes with knowing that they are protected from financial hardships associated with illnesses and injuries.

∑ AFLAC pays policyholders directly so they have the cash to cover out-of-pocket medical expenses (co-pays, deductible, drugs, etc.) as well as ongoing financial responsibilities. Policy holders can utilize the cash as they see fit, to handle the most pressing needs first.

 

In a nutshell: business owners can offer additional benefits to their employees at specially priced rates while spending no money themselves AND reducing their taxable payrolls.

 

Contact James Michael today to learn more about how AFLAC can help you and your company!

Call my cell: (206) 919-0603, or email me at: james_michael@us.aflac.com.

[Michael Stumpf]

Just a note, I have AFLAC myself and it's a wonderful thing to know

that if you get hurt, you'll have a paycheck coming in for awhile until

you are back on your feet again.

[Michael Stumpf]

Anybody heard from Mike yet?

 

It's been years since he was in the game and my policy is

once again coming due soon, would love to know if he's back

in the Steadicam insurance game.

[Kris Torch Wilson]

Search came up without hard data. What would one expect to pay for insurance on a rig worth roughly $70K?

Thanks in advance.

Kris

[Charles Papert]

Spoke to Mike Bennett today, believe it or not he is still working on getting something together but it's all about convincing the administration that we are a big enough group to make it worthwhile. Hopefully it will come together in the near future. I'm keeping in touch with him to try to push it along.

[brooksrobinson]

Does anyone have an update on Mike? I just realized that my insurance is set to lapse and I'm unsure what the options are in the U.S. Who are people using these days? Who would you recommend? Thank you for any help.

 

Brooks Robinson

[Charles Papert]

Mike knows about the forum so he will get back in touch with us when and if he can arrange things through his present company--I wouldn't wait on that, it doesn't sound like it will be anytime soon, unfortunately.

[brooksrobinson]

Charles,

 

Thanks for responding so quickly. It sounds like using Mike's services aren't going to be an option this time around. Does anyone out there in the U.S. have any good experiences with insurnace vendors. What are the current options? Thanks in advance for any insight.

 

Brooks Robinson

[Dan Coplan]

What's the issue here? Is Dolle considered too expensive? What was the policy like that this Mike guy was offering before? I, too, am interested in who people are using and their level of satisfaction. I'm with Dolle but have no opinion since I've never needed to make a claim and I don't know how they compare price-wise to other options.

 

Dan

[Todd Ferguson]

I'm in need of insurance. Any advice or info? On or off forum.

 

Email asteticone@yahoo.com

 

Thank You, Todd Ferguson.