Photography Thailand Forum

[SimonP]

Hi, Can anyone give me any information about obtaining Insurance for photographic gear in Bangkok?

I live in Bangkok, am not a professional photographer, am on a tight budget but travel a lot and have a couple of cameras and a few lenses.  Any info at all would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Simon.

[Marc Schultz]

As far as I know, the only way to arrange that is through a homeowners insurance policy under which you would insure the value of your personal possessions and you can insure things that are carried outside the home as well, but at a higher premium I think.

[SimonP]

Thanks Marc - that was the info I had up until now too.  If anyone has organised that type of insurance in BKK I'd be happy to hear of that as well.

Simon.

P.S. Happy travelling.

[Marc Schultz]

Thanks Simon. Leaving in a few hours. QBE, AVA, AVIVA and other foreign insurers all offer it directly I think though their Thai branch offices or you can contact an insurance broker. Normally the premium is based upon a percentage of the value of assets insured, with higher percentages for items that travel outside the home. I hope that helps.

[jimbo]

Simon, this is my first post in this forum.  I know if you are a paying member of Nikonians.com (silver is $25 I think) , they will offer you insurance on your gear through niksecure.com.  It's about $150 per year on equipment with a value of less than $5000.  Check it out, it might be just what you need.

[SimonP]

Hi Jimbo,

Thanks for your info.  I'll check it out - wonder if they insure Canon eqip. tho? 

Welcome to the Forum!

Simon.

[jimbo]

Thanks... Actually, if I remember correctly, Niksecure will insure any equipment regardless of the make.  Good luck.

[SimonP]

ah, sorry, that was my feeble attempt at humour...anyway, thanks again for your quick response!