Frequently asked questions

We cover photography equipment up to a maximum value of £60,000 in total, with a maximum of £30,000 for portable equipment, subject to the necessary security requirements. The maximum amount for each individual item is £10,000. You can also choose add extra cover to include theft from a stolen vehicle up to a maximum limit of £20,000. Please read the Policy Wording for full details of cover.

No, our policies only cover your photography equipment against theft and accidental damage.

We cover a wide range of photography and videography equipment, including; cameras, lenses, camera backs, filters, light meters, colour meters, stands and tripods, viewfinders, cases, videos and audio equipment, props, portable lighting equipment, Steadicams, thermal imaging equipment and accessories. Laptops, desktop computers and printers are covered as long as they are primarily used in conjunction with other photography equipment. Batteries, leads, cables, film, discs, or software are not included.

You can select optional worldwide or EU cover when you get a quote, which will cover you whilst abroad, for up to 60 days in any one period of insurance. If you do not select this option, your cover will be limited to the UK only.

Yes, there are some security requirements for the location where you store your photography equipment, both in the home/premises and in a vehicle. Find out more.

Yes, you can select additional cover to include mobile phones and tablets under this policy. See Our Cover for full details.

Yes. You will need to provide the original sales purchase or till receipt or other evidence, such as bank/credit card statements or valuations from a dealer, along with photographs of the photography equipment. The evidence of ownership must clearly show the date, price paid and details of the photography equipment.

Employers’ Liability insurance is a legal requirement if you have any employees and you may be fined if you do not have the correct cover in place. Find out more about Employers’ Liability insurance.

Of course! We specialise in providing speedy Public Liability only quotes. Get a quick quote.

Generally, there isn’t a set limit and it will depend on the type of photography you specialise in and the risks that your work might include. Semi-professional and professional photographers may work at particular events where a certain limit is required. For example, a wedding venue may insist that you have at least £5m worth of cover in place. You can choose an amount that suits you, from £1m, £2m, £5m and £10m. It’s probably a good idea to check with your clients and customers to see if they have any particular requirements. You can always amend your cover with us later, just contact us and we’ll take care of it.

Absolutely. We appreciate that your requirements might change from time-to-time, which is why we’ve made it easy to add and remove cover. Simply contact us and we’ll make the changes you need, hassle-free.

If you need to make a claim, please contact our claims department as soon as possible on 0344 274 3270 or by email. Please see making a claim for further information.

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We offer a variety of payment options. If it suits you to pay in one lump sum, you can choose to pay this by a single Direct Debit from your bank, or by Credit or Debit card. Alternatively, you can pay in monthly instalments. Select the ‘Pay monthly’ option at check out, pay the deposit and we’ll take the remaining balance over 9 instalments.