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May 17, 2010

SOCAN members: Now you can apply online to protect the tools of your trade

Exclusive to SOCAN members, the MusicPro Canada Musical Instruments and Studio Liability Insurance Program is now offered online, seven days a week, 24 hours a day, at the MusicPro Canada website.


SOCAN members that have used the MusicPro Canada website rave about how fast and easy it is. Insure your gear now and sleep easy knowing you're protected – it only takes a few minutes. And when it comes time to renew your instrument insurance you'll be able to do so instantly, with no waiting, day or night.


Sample premiums to insure your instruments and gear for theft, fire, and breakage are as follows:


Value of gear Premium
$10,000 $150
$20,000 $190
$30,000 $285
$100,000 $950
$200,000 $1,900


The program includes $10,000 of complimentary office contents coverage. And when you purchase your instrument insurance through the website, $10,000 of complimentary rental reimbursement coverage is also included, at no cost to you. If your instruments are stolen and you need to rent replacements to continue touring or recording, the rental reimbursement will compensate you for the rental cost.


Add liability coverage for your studio, or while on tour, for $400 (annual) for a limit of $1,000,000 and $650 for $2,000,000. If a guest is injured while attending your gig, or in your studio, liability insurance will assign a lawyer to defend you and pay the damages for which you're responsible. Liability insurance will also pay for any property damage you inadvertently cause.


Instrument insurance costs less than you might think. Obtain a no-obligation quote in seconds through Quick Quote and compare it to your current cost to insure your instruments. See how much you can save by visiting the MusicPro Canada website.


If you pay with a credit card and receive your policy by e-mail, there's no need to talk to an insurance broker. During the term of your policy, you'll be able to add and delete instrument coverage instantly.


Filing a claim is simple and the money will be paid quickly. No fuss, no hassle means more time to work on your craft. Terry Brewster, a guitarist whose musical equipment was damaged during Hurricane Katrina, had this to say about MusicPro claims service (offered in America via the U.S. affiliate of MusicPro Canada): "All the guitars were warped, and the amps were soaked. The wood on the cabinets was warped and the pedals were completely covered in water. I called MusicPro and told them. MusicPro paid me within 10 days. I was on the phone with them less than 15 minutes, and it was no problem. It was unbelievable."


MusicPro Canada continues to offer customized tour insurance as well.