new fire insurance info

topic posted Wed, September 3, 2008 - 11:05 PM by  David
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Performers Insurance (5/2008)
Organization Name Notes Link

International Jugglers’ Association $150/year for $1M/$2M coverage. Master policy with each member being listed as an individually insured member under the policy. www.juggle.org/insurance.php

Specialty Insurance Agency (formerly Clowns of the US) $200/year for $1M/$2M coverage. www.specialtyinsuranceagency.com

American Fire Artists, LLC $150/year for $1M/$2M coverage. www.american fireartists. com

World Clown Association $135/year for $1M/$2M coverage. Available to WCA members only ($30/year) worldclown.com/mi.html

Puppeteers of America Member may purchase "a million dollars of liability coverage at a very nominal annual" cost through the Puppeteers of America. www.puppeteers.org
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David
Nevada
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  • Re: new fire insurance info

    Wed, September 3, 2008 - 11:22 PM
    I know that specialty has asked that people be sent to their site without mention of the policy. It seems that caused them some problems in the past. I'm not sure how your establish the $1M/$2M thing, but I know the complete aggregate on Specialty (with the excess liability) is $4M this year.

    IJA does not cover pyrotechnics or any use of indoor fire. I'm betting that the puppeteers have similar restrictions, though I plan on checking...

    World clown has some limitations too...
    3. Pyrotechnics/Explosives (Flashboxes covered up to $5,000) Flashpaper is acceptable
    4. Fireworks, pyrotechnic devices or any similar materials except
    “concussion effects”, “flashpots” and “smokepots”

    Good research though, never heard of WCA before this....
  • Re: new fire insurance info

    Fri, September 12, 2008 - 12:56 AM
    Okay, so after -actually calling- these companies, we're back to square one:
    Specialty and AFA are the only two companies that currently cover US performers.
    • Re: new fire insurance info

      Tue, September 16, 2008 - 2:22 PM
      Hunh... Well some good did come out of this. the IJA policy is now open to anyone who uses fire outside (not just jugglers). Might be good for RenFaire types...
      • Re: new fire insurance info

        Mon, September 22, 2008 - 10:14 PM
        Good to know about the other companies and to actually find out that there is some competition for our business out there! Cool!!

        Thank you for doing the necessary homework. It is appreciated...

        Smooches