travel insurance - camera

gazkw · 27th February 2009

just wondering anyone has any details on travel insurance just on cameras alone?

from what i saw at the major insurance providers, they provide a wide variety of coverage but when comes to loss/theft, its usually a max of 500 per item or max of 1000 for notebook.

i wonder if anyone has found a specific insurance package solely for the value of your camera/equipment.

cqprime · 27th February 2009

I never come across, i am also interested to know as i am bringing my DSLR and L Lens to Taiwan.

diver-hloc · 27th February 2009

I have never bother to get insurance for my Camera..... if the insurance is 'cheap', than it would hardly cover the cost of your gears. If the insurance is 'expensive', than it will greatly reduce my buget for the trip. Btw.... the paperwork alone in trying to claim such an insurance will be a big headache.

Many sales personal will only tell what you could claim.... but not tell you the needed paperwork to successfully made such a claim..... So, ask lots of question !!

Btw....... I believed that by using common sense.... your Gears will go, and return very much intact.

Or do anyone here also buy insurance while using their gears in S'pore

gazkw · 27th February 2009

singapore is much safer place compared to various parts of the world.

i was once robbed in spain, and my P&S was taken.

im not saying it is necessary, but just checking if someone has experience in this matter.

these days, if i were to venture to EU, i would try to go in a bigger group for security.

nuthead · 27th February 2009

Check out AIG travel insurance.

Not specifically for camera, but cover other things as well and it one of the best claims benefits around, thought abit ex.

Nevertheless, it worth the extra if you do need to make claims.

I never travel without it. :-)

cqprime · 27th February 2009

anyone knows where i can buy a secure camera bag with metal net that can be lock up in my hotel room.

Octarine · 27th February 2009

Originally Posted by cqprime

anyone knows where i can buy a secure camera bag with metal net that can be lock up in my hotel room.

Good hotels have a safe in the room. Ok, a tripod won't fit but a camera will.

suede1976 · 17th March 2009

Originally Posted by cqprime

anyone knows where i can buy a secure camera bag with metal net that can be lock up in my hotel room.

Sports Connection many branches eg. Plz Singapura has something called PacSafe for backpacks and stuff. I'd bought one but never bothered to travel with it cos it's quite heavy.

azul123 · 17th March 2009

Originally Posted by nuthead

Check out AIG travel insurance.

Not specifically for camera, but cover other things as well and it one of the best claims benefits around, thought abit ex.

Nevertheless, it worth the extra if you do need to make claims.

I never travel without it. :-)

I used to buy AIG Travel Insurance everytime I travel, but most recently I switched to another as AIG did not have cover for these anymore? I thought they had before but on my latest trip... I've gone through the T&Cs and I couldn't believe it, there was no cover for computer or camera!

I switched to another insurer which was cheaper and still had some cover for my notebook and camera.

../azul123

hongjone · 17th March 2009

Most of the major insurance company locally have what you already stated. I've checked it out a few years back for camera and notebook specific ones, but don't have. I've enquired from my agent previously, and was told that it's possible to have high coverage for your equipment but it's not cheap to do so. He told me that it's not worth it.

nuthead · 17th March 2009

The claims is still valid under "Section 23. Personal Baggage including Laptop Computer".

Claims for my tripod before and now making claims for a series of items.

ahnah · 13th July 2009

Originally Posted by nuthead

The claims is still valid under "Section 23. Personal Baggage including Laptop Computer".

Claims for my tripod before and now making claims for a series of items.

does it include camera ?

gazkw · 13th July 2009

Originally Posted by ahnah

does it include camera ?

i believe laptop covered to 2k and all other item is 500

ahnah · 13th July 2009

ok .. i bought the insurance liao .. no time already

2evans · 13th July 2009

Originally Posted by ahnah

ok .. i bought the insurance liao .. no time already

What's the damage, and what's the coverage?

Oh, and have a good trip!

ahnah · 13th July 2009

Originally Posted by 2evans

What's the damage, and what's the coverage?

Oh, and have a good trip!

damage ... standard lor.. silver Prem is $21

coverage. . camera is max at $800.

hongwen37 · 13th July 2009

Well. I had bad experiences with my cameras overseas too.

Once (4 years back), my Nikon F65 was stolen from my backpack in Italy. Was in the train cabin with my friends. Then in the middle of the night, this group of punks came into the cabin.. and i subconsciously saw them but somehow had no strength to wake up to see what they were doing. After that, i heard of the notorious Italy trains where they will smoke us out and rob our stuff... guess i kenna that...

So, i bought a new camera with dual lens. And when boarding the bus, my longer lens was pickpocketed. The pickpocket was really skilful in that he actually went into my bag to steal without me knowing. When i feel somebody's hand in my bag and turn around, the pickpocket disappeared into the crowd and so did my lens. Luckily, he only took the long lens and not the body.. if not, i will need to get a new body again.. From this incident, i learnt to use bags with velcro and those that are not so easily opened. Also, i carried my camera bags in front of me nowadays, not even at the side anymore.

My friend got his pns camera pickpocketed during our trip to Mongolia 2 years ago. The camera was in his front jacket pocket, securely zipped up. Yet, in the crowd, the pickpocket was able to unzip his pocket, put his hand in and stole the camera. Luckily, we are able to claim insurance for that... Previous 2 cases, i didnt buy any insurance..

But, recently i havent met with any such cases. Probably cos i am more alert nowadays and even bring a tripod whereever i go?

2evans · 13th July 2009

Originally Posted by ahnah

damage ... standard lor.. silver Prem is $21

coverage. . camera is max at $800.

Thanks for the info.

waderbreak · 13th July 2009

Originally Posted by hongwen37

Well. I had bad experiences with my cameras overseas too.

Once (4 years back), my Nikon F65 was stolen from my backpack in Italy. Was in the train cabin with my friends. Then in the middle of the night, this group of punks came into the cabin.. and i subconsciously saw them but somehow had no strength to wake up to see what they were doing. After that, i heard of the notorious Italy trains where they will smoke us out and rob our stuff... guess i kenna that...

So, i bought a new camera with dual lens. And when boarding the bus, my longer lens was pickpocketed. The pickpocket was really skilful in that he actually went into my bag to steal without me knowing. When i feel somebody's hand in my bag and turn around, the pickpocket disappeared into the crowd and so did my lens. Luckily, he only took the long lens and not the body.. if not, i will need to get a new body again.. From this incident, i learnt to use bags with velcro and those that are not so easily opened. Also, i carried my camera bags in front of me nowadays, not even at the side anymore.

My friend got his pns camera pickpocketed during our trip to Mongolia 2 years ago. The camera was in his front jacket pocket, securely zipped up. Yet, in the crowd, the pickpocket was able to unzip his pocket, put his hand in and stole the camera. Luckily, we are able to claim insurance for that... Previous 2 cases, i didnt buy any insurance..

But, recently i havent met with any such cases. Probably cos i am more alert nowadays and even bring a tripod whereever i go?

uh, you mean the tripod helps in deterring pickpockets??

gazkw · 13th July 2009

Originally Posted by ahnah

damage ... standard lor.. silver Prem is $21

coverage. . camera is max at $800.

can share who's the provider? thx!

27th February 2009	#1
gazkw Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,027	travel insurance - camera just wondering anyone has any details on travel insurance just on cameras alone? from what i saw at the major insurance providers, they provide a wide variety of coverage but when comes to loss/theft, its usually a max of 500 per item or max of 1000 for notebook. i wonder if anyone has found a specific insurance package solely for the value of your camera/equipment. __________________ garygraphy \| flickr

27th February 2009	#2
cqprime Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Singapore, NE Posts: 266	Re: travel insurance - camera I never come across, i am also interested to know as i am bringing my DSLR and L Lens to Taiwan. __________________ ____________________________________ 1000D w/EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM II Lens /75-300mm /18-55mm

27th February 2009	#3
diver-hloc Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Somewhere North Posts: 2,637	Re: travel insurance - camera I have never bother to get insurance for my Camera..... if the insurance is 'cheap', than it would hardly cover the cost of your gears. If the insurance is 'expensive', than it will greatly reduce my buget for the trip. Btw.... the paperwork alone in trying to claim such an insurance will be a big headache. Many sales personal will only tell what you could claim.... but not tell you the needed paperwork to successfully made such a claim..... So, ask lots of question !! Btw....... I believed that by using common sense.... your Gears will go, and return very much intact. Or do anyone here also buy insurance while using their gears in S'pore __________________ hloc's Flickr Site What Next ?? Camera or more Lens ??

27th February 2009	#4
gazkw Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,027	Re: travel insurance - camera singapore is much safer place compared to various parts of the world. i was once robbed in spain, and my P&S was taken. im not saying it is necessary, but just checking if someone has experience in this matter. these days, if i were to venture to EU, i would try to go in a bigger group for security. __________________ garygraphy \| flickr

27th February 2009	#5
nuthead Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Posts: 71	Re: travel insurance - camera Check out AIG travel insurance. Not specifically for camera, but cover other things as well and it one of the best claims benefits around, thought abit ex. Nevertheless, it worth the extra if you do need to make claims. I never travel without it. :-)

27th February 2009	#6
cqprime Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Singapore, NE Posts: 266	Re: travel insurance - camera anyone knows where i can buy a secure camera bag with metal net that can be lock up in my hotel room. __________________ ____________________________________ 1000D w/EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM II Lens /75-300mm /18-55mm

17th March 2009	#10
hongjone Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,164	Re: travel insurance - camera Most of the major insurance company locally have what you already stated. I've checked it out a few years back for camera and notebook specific ones, but don't have. I've enquired from my agent previously, and was told that it's possible to have high coverage for your equipment but it's not cheap to do so. He told me that it's not worth it. __________________ -- hongjone

17th March 2009	#11
nuthead Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Posts: 71	Re: travel insurance - camera The claims is still valid under "Section 23. Personal Baggage including Laptop Computer". Claims for my tripod before and now making claims for a series of items.

13th July 2009	#14
ahnah Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sengkang Posts: 134	Re: travel insurance - camera ok .. i bought the insurance liao .. no time already __________________ Stock Canon G10

13th July 2009	#17
hongwen37 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hougang, Singapore Posts: 97	Re: travel insurance - camera Well. I had bad experiences with my cameras overseas too. Once (4 years back), my Nikon F65 was stolen from my backpack in Italy. Was in the train cabin with my friends. Then in the middle of the night, this group of punks came into the cabin.. and i subconsciously saw them but somehow had no strength to wake up to see what they were doing. After that, i heard of the notorious Italy trains where they will smoke us out and rob our stuff... guess i kenna that... So, i bought a new camera with dual lens. And when boarding the bus, my longer lens was pickpocketed. The pickpocket was really skilful in that he actually went into my bag to steal without me knowing. When i feel somebody's hand in my bag and turn around, the pickpocket disappeared into the crowd and so did my lens. Luckily, he only took the long lens and not the body.. if not, i will need to get a new body again.. From this incident, i learnt to use bags with velcro and those that are not so easily opened. Also, i carried my camera bags in front of me nowadays, not even at the side anymore. My friend got his pns camera pickpocketed during our trip to Mongolia 2 years ago. The camera was in his front jacket pocket, securely zipped up. Yet, in the crowd, the pickpocket was able to unzip his pocket, put his hand in and stole the camera. Luckily, we are able to claim insurance for that... Previous 2 cases, i didnt buy any insurance.. But, recently i havent met with any such cases. Probably cos i am more alert nowadays and even bring a tripod whereever i go?