General advice on Drum Insurance
Before you buy music insurance, musical instrument insurance or any Drum insurance consider the cover you require. You should consider how you play your Drum(s). We hope that the following may help you consider what options are right for you:-
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ISN'T MY INSTRUMENT COVERED UNDER MY HOUSEHOLD POLICY?
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That depends, consider the following...
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If you take your instrument out of the home, say to school or a gig, you will need to check that your household policy covers this (normally an out of home extension is required).
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Most home policies require theft involving force but in practice Instruments are most often left in unlocked rooms or store rooms.
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This extension will normally have a single item limit. Is your Drum below this limit?
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Will it cover loss/ theft from a building e.g. a concert hall/ school or if left on a school bus?
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What is your policy excess (typically €100, €250 etc.).
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Will a claim following damage to your Drum affect your Contents No Claims Discount (if applicable).
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Will your contents insurers know where best to repair your Drum?
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If you damage your Drum would your contents policy pay for a loan of a Drum to enable you to continue to play?
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WHY CHOOSE SPECIALIST INSURANCE FOR YOUR INSTRUMENTS WITH MIS Underwriting?
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A specialist policy covers your Drum in and outside the home for the ROI and can be extended to cover the Drum on a worldwide basis.
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A standard €0 policy excess applies (although you can consider taking an excess if required).
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Policy extensions to include loaning of instrument.
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Other benefits include:
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Worldwide, ROI and Premises only cover options
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Theft cover
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Accidental damage cover
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Loss cover
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Unspecified musical accessory cover comes as standard (limit €350)
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Unattended vehicle cover
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Hire costs in the event of a claim
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14 days free cover when you borrow/acquire a new instrument (limit €3,500)
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ROI wide repair network
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Depreciation cover is included as standard within MISUnderwriting policy
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In addition to Drum insurance on the instrument you may be asked to play in public – for example at parties, weddings etc. Often you are then asked for music Public Liability cover (musician liability insurance). MIS Underwriting can provide cover for Public Liability.
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Whilst MIS Underwriting provide comprehensive Drum insurance players should still look after their instrument as Drum insurance cannot cover everything and the following guidelines are we hope helpful:-
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General maintenance – keep the Drum kit is in good order, tightening where necessary and check the pedal! Some musicians undertake an annual service and may remove heads and lugs.
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Case – consider keeping the instrument in a case when not in use.
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Ask - Your retailer will provide you with the best advice and servicing.
Support your retailer.
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