Double Bass Experience with Musicpro Insurance?

[Bass Barrister]

I just received a very favorable quote from Musicpro. I'm trying to insure a new DB and bow. They want about $100/yr. This is far cheaper than the quotes I received form Merz-Huber and Anderson, both of which wanted a minium of $250 with a $500 deductibe. Musicpro's deductible is $100.

I have not called Clarion yet but expect that their rates would approximate Anderson's and M-H's.

What I would like to know is what experience any of you have had with Musicpro.

Thanks

 

[Bob Gollihur]

My only suggestion based on experience is that you watch the renewal date, put it on your calendar. I've no idea of their current behavior, but I dumped them about three years ago when I was uninsured for weeks in two instances within two years because they did not send me renewal or lapsed policy notices. That was a deal-breaker.

I've no idea about claim experiences as I've never had one.

 

[pasta4lnch]

my buddy swears by them - I definitely need to check them out.

 

[jonschwenke]

I have used them for 2 years and I have not had to file a claim, but upon initial signup they were very helpful. I recently renewed, and they sent two or three email reminders starting about a month before the expiration date. The pricing costs about 1/3 of my previous carrier's Clarion, for the same or better coverage. I think it's $.01 for every dollar of insurance required. Also, I've noticed on their site options to insure for single events where the venue may require the performer / sound company to carry it. Other options too. Again, I haven't had to file any claims so I don't have that experience, but if you read the fine prints and do your due diligence I believe it's one of the better music gear insurance scenarios out there

 

[Monte]

Been with them many years. Do a search here as I'm sure I've written about my experience...I had no problems with my claim. Paid promptly, actually most painless insurance claim I've ever had. That was maybe 5 or 6 years ago?

Their communication used to lack, but the email reminders the last few years have been great. I had the same experience Bob G did. Solved it with Outlook Calendar reminders. All policies expire in June I believe. If you join later it is prorated.