2008Legal / Business Practices forum
Insurance options for shipping expensive camera equipment across the country
18 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Shipping insurance through UPS or FedEx ground typically costs around 0.65 per 100 dollars of declared value
- Specialized equipment insurance policies exist for expensive camera gear and may offer better coverage than shipper insurance
- Shipper insurance policies often have limited coverage terms and may not reimburse the full replacement value of high-end equipment
- Standard home, auto, and life insurance carriers can potentially issue specialized policies for expensive professional equipment
Depends on
- The discussion focuses on shipping a used stabilization rig package, which may not represent all equipment types
- Specific pricing and coverage details are not provided beyond the approximate rate
- The recommendation about a specialized Chicago-based insurance provider lacks complete current information
- No details given about coverage limits, exclusions, or claim procedures for any option mentioned