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Firearm insurance
12/26/2016
A few months back there was a post discussing insurance. I can't seem to find the post. It mentioned a contact person, I believe it was with eastern insurance or possibly Collectibles insurance. Maybe it's just me but the search engine sucks on the forum, not to mention the page always seems to lock up.
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12/27/2016
I know with the NRA insurance you can schedule a rifle for just about any value on your policy. Not saying you can schedule a Glock 19 for $20k, but if you have something that is valuable and you can't go buy one off the shelf - you can still schedule it.
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12/27/2016
Still sucks man. Best route is go through your personal insurance.
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12/27/2016
Getting coverage with my regular home insurer is very expensive. There was a lengthy post a few months ago about insurance providers but I can't find the post. I am sure someone who posted there will read this eventually.
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12/27/2016
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I have Eastern and rates are one of the cheapest. Only need to schedule items over 10k.
Homeowners is generally very expensive and some want everything itemized. I hear some people get good deals but not with mine.
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12/27/2016
I use Collectibles Insurance Services (collectinsure.com), they require a schedule for items over 5k. Thankfully I can't say how they actually handle a claim though. In regards to my homeowners insurance, they wanted professional appraisals on each individual item to be insured.
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Re: Firearm insurance
12/27/2016
SIAI.......become a member of one of the clay shooting governing bodies ($35 - 40 a year) and you can access their policies.
http://www.siai.net/
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NY700XSergeant
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Re: Firearm insurance
12/27/2016
Generally speaking covering it under your homeowners is t that expensive and some policies I have travelers already include coverage for such items up to a certain amount.
What can hurt is your deductible. And that is what's really going to change if you get a separate policy on such items also remember to include items like engagement / wedding rings and other higher valued items.
Most home owners have a 1% deductible. That's 1% of the value of your home not the item your claiming. So $300,000 = $3,000 deductible. How much is the rifle?
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12/27/2016
For me, I've got quotes from multiple homeowners insurance companies, and they were all much more expensive than going a different route. Yes, some come with a limited amount of insurance already - but it's typically capped at $2-5k and you'll still have a deductible of at least $1k in a lot of instances.
I went with the NRA insurance because of their lack of stipulations in the policy, and their price. Some research also showed me some anecdotal evidence of very low hassle claims. Just my two cents.
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12/27/2016
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X2 for Eastern. Guy is great and I think I pay $125 for $35k in coverage. Like stated above only optimize $10k+ items.
A buddy is my insurance agent. He always recomends separate policies for high dollar valuables or like group of items. Last thing you need is to get ripped off any your homeowners insurance increases 30%.
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Re: Firearm insurance
12/27/2016
Anyone ever make a claim through Eastern?
I understand that they are very reasonably priced but at least with my homeowners I know that they will make good on a claim.
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12/28/2016
I used USAA. I chose $15,000 coverage at approximately $130 for the year. I double-checked those #s w/ my wife & she says that sounds right. There were no appraisals, no serial numbers asked for, etc. Boom. Done.
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Re: Firearm insurance
12/29/2016
https://www.easterninsurance.com/insurance-quotes/personal-insurance/historic-firearms
I pay $124 a year for $30k REPLACEMENT coverage. Cheapest and best. The NRA ins is crap!
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Re: Firearm insurance
12/29/2016
Eastern/Historic Firearms has a minimum $150 per year premium for a $40,000 coverage limit. For $50,000 it is $175 per year. NRA members get a 5% discount.
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12/29/2016
Thanks for the heads up! Looks like I'll be doing a bit of research & very well could be cancelling my policy in favor of a new policy.
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Re: Firearm insurance
12/29/2016
Does Eastern cover the firearms if flying or traveling? Or is just at home? I have NRA now but always looking to save some money if I can for a similar product.
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Re: Firearm insurance
12/29/2016 Last edited 12/29/2016 by 101stinfantry
Rob they'll cover traveling as well. Though I'm not sure if it affects the premium or not.
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12/29/2016
Several of the guys here mentioned prioritizing or scheduling things over 5k or 10k. I don't understand what this means exactly.
Is that to say that if I don't have any individual firearms worth over 10k I don't need insurance regardless of the total amount my firearms are worth?
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12/29/2016
No they aren't saying that at all, some insurance companies require you to schedule items that are valued over a certain amount, it may be $5k, or $10K. I would say to insure the total amount in the event of a catastrophic loss.
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12/29/2016 Last edited 12/29/2016 by davisj3537
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Re: Firearm insurance
12/29/2016 Last edited 12/29/2016 by devldogs55
I'm interested in checking out Eastern, but I don't know anyone who has had a claim paid out from them. I'd like to know more.
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Re: Firearm insurance
12/29/2016
Yes, you may have to get a written appraisel. More likely, you just give them make, model, s/n and new cost.
It was asked before, but has anyone actually filed a claim with Eastern or the NRA insurance? Cheap is good, but not if you are made to jump through hoops to get reimbursed.
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Re: Firearm insurance
12/29/2016
I haven't filed a claim through NRA insurance but my dad filed a claim with the NRA insurance for $8k in stolen firearms and it was quickly approved and paid out.
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12/30/2016
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Firearm insurance
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Some policies are offered with automatic increases in value assuming say an item is expected to appreciate in value
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12/30/2016 Last edited 12/30/2016 by NY700
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I am an insurance adjuster. I Dont handle this type of claim typically but generally a lot of this is the same
1. This sounds common sense but make sure you have good documentation of what you own. Make model serial date of purchase, where you got it from, how you paid and how much
2. Take pictures
3. Keep track of alterations. Some of these policies are declared value policies. Rifle A is worth $2,000. Well if you upgrade and it exceeds the $2k on a declared value policy they will pay $2k max. I see this all the time with motorcycle guys who buy a $10k Harley on a declared value policy then over two years add $10k it paint and chrome and get hosed when it's totaled cause they had the wrong policy
4. Check deductibles
5. Check and understand exclusions. Insurance agents and sales people are not adjusters. They sometimes do not have a full understanding of all the exclusions in a policy ask! And ask to see the actual policy not just the sales pamphlet. Most folks never read their auto policy. Depending on the state it's like 20-30 pages long. You didn't read that at the agents office or online but you signed it. And your health insurance policy....most are 300+pages
6. Check in the policy how value disputes will be handled. Does the policy require you to use arbitration which is typically binding
7. Is it an actual cash value policy or a replacement value policy (not the same thing) actual cash value is what is your car worth. Replacement is what is the dealer charging? Your car is not worth the operating expenses and profit margin the dealership bakes into the price. This is why people get angry when they feel screwed on a total loss. Nearly All auto policies are actual cash value. Home owners policies typically give you a choice. Replacement value is usually more expensive policy but it protects you better
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Firearm insurance
12/26/2016
A few months back there was a post discussing insurance. I can't seem to find the post. It mentioned a contact person, I believe it was with eastern insurance or possibly Collectibles insurance. Maybe it's just me but the search engine sucks on the forum, not to mention the page always seems to lock up.
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devldogs55
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Re: Firearm insurance
12/27/2016
I know with the NRA insurance you can schedule a rifle for just about any value on your policy. Not saying you can schedule a Glock 19 for $20k, but if you have something that is valuable and you can't go buy one off the shelf - you can still schedule it.
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Re: Firearm insurance
12/27/2016
Still sucks man. Best route is go through your personal insurance.
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Re: Firearm insurance
12/27/2016
Getting coverage with my regular home insurer is very expensive. There was a lengthy post a few months ago about insurance providers but I can't find the post. I am sure someone who posted there will read this eventually.
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12/27/2016
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I have Eastern and rates are one of the cheapest. Only need to schedule items over 10k.
Homeowners is generally very expensive and some want everything itemized. I hear some people get good deals but not with mine.
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Re: Firearm insurance
12/27/2016
I use Collectibles Insurance Services (collectinsure.com), they require a schedule for items over 5k. Thankfully I can't say how they actually handle a claim though. In regards to my homeowners insurance, they wanted professional appraisals on each individual item to be insured.
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Re: Firearm insurance
12/27/2016
SIAI.......become a member of one of the clay shooting governing bodies ($35 - 40 a year) and you can access their policies.
http://www.siai.net/
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NY700XSergeant
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Re: Firearm insurance
12/27/2016
Generally speaking covering it under your homeowners is t that expensive and some policies I have travelers already include coverage for such items up to a certain amount.
What can hurt is your deductible. And that is what's really going to change if you get a separate policy on such items also remember to include items like engagement / wedding rings and other higher valued items.
Most home owners have a 1% deductible. That's 1% of the value of your home not the item your claiming. So $300,000 = $3,000 deductible. How much is the rifle?
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devldogs55
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Re: Firearm insurance
12/27/2016
For me, I've got quotes from multiple homeowners insurance companies, and they were all much more expensive than going a different route. Yes, some come with a limited amount of insurance already - but it's typically capped at $2-5k and you'll still have a deductible of at least $1k in a lot of instances.
I went with the NRA insurance because of their lack of stipulations in the policy, and their price. Some research also showed me some anecdotal evidence of very low hassle claims. Just my two cents.
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12/27/2016
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X2 for Eastern. Guy is great and I think I pay $125 for $35k in coverage. Like stated above only optimize $10k+ items.
A buddy is my insurance agent. He always recomends separate policies for high dollar valuables or like group of items. Last thing you need is to get ripped off any your homeowners insurance increases 30%.
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NikoH
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Re: Firearm insurance
12/27/2016
Anyone ever make a claim through Eastern?
I understand that they are very reasonably priced but at least with my homeowners I know that they will make good on a claim.
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Re: Firearm insurance
12/28/2016
I used USAA. I chose $15,000 coverage at approximately $130 for the year. I double-checked those #s w/ my wife & she says that sounds right. There were no appraisals, no serial numbers asked for, etc. Boom. Done.
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Re: Firearm insurance
12/29/2016
https://www.easterninsurance.com/insurance-quotes/personal-insurance/historic-firearms
I pay $124 a year for $30k REPLACEMENT coverage. Cheapest and best. The NRA ins is crap!
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12/29/2016
Bjm0918 wrote:
X2 for Eastern. Guy is great and I think I pay $125 for $35k in coverage. Like stated above only optimize $10k+ items.
A buddy is my insurance agent. He always recomends separate policies for high dollar valuables or like group of items. Last thing you need is to get ripped off any your homeowners insurance increases 30%.
I use the same. The guy is a gun guy and Eastern is great!X2 for Eastern. Guy is great and I think I pay $125 for $35k in coverage. Like stated above only optimize $10k+ items.
A buddy is my insurance agent. He always recomends separate policies for high dollar valuables or like group of items. Last thing you need is to get ripped off any your homeowners insurance increases 30%.
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12/29/2016
devldogs55 wrote:
I know with the NRA insurance you can schedule a rifle for just about any value on your policy. Not saying you can schedule a Glock 19 for $20k, but if you have something that is valuable and you can't go buy one off the shelf - you can still schedule it.
Yes. And you are charged for the schedule with added fees from Loyd's of London.I know with the NRA insurance you can schedule a rifle for just about any value on your policy. Not saying you can schedule a Glock 19 for $20k, but if you have something that is valuable and you can't go buy one off the shelf - you can still schedule it.
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Re: Firearm insurance
12/29/2016
Eastern/Historic Firearms has a minimum $150 per year premium for a $40,000 coverage limit. For $50,000 it is $175 per year. NRA members get a 5% discount.
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12/29/2016
Thanks for the heads up! Looks like I'll be doing a bit of research & very well could be cancelling my policy in favor of a new policy.
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12/29/2016
101stinfantry wrote:
Eastern/Historic Firearms has a minimum $150 per year premium for a $40,000 coverage limit. For $50,000 it is $175 per year. NRA members get a 5% discount.
I pay $124 a year for $30k Replacement coverage with Eastern. No minimum.Eastern/Historic Firearms has a minimum $150 per year premium for a $40,000 coverage limit. For $50,000 it is $175 per year. NRA members get a 5% discount.
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Re: Firearm insurance
12/29/2016
Does Eastern cover the firearms if flying or traveling? Or is just at home? I have NRA now but always looking to save some money if I can for a similar product.
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12/29/2016 Last edited 12/29/2016 by 101stinfantry
sig2009 wrote:
That was the quote they gave me today.101stinfantry wrote:
Eastern/Historic Firearms has a minimum $150 per year premium for a $40,000 coverage limit. For $50,000 it is $175 per year. NRA members get a 5% discount.
I pay $124 a year for $30k Replacement coverage with Eastern. No minimum.Eastern/Historic Firearms has a minimum $150 per year premium for a $40,000 coverage limit. For $50,000 it is $175 per year. NRA members get a 5% discount.
Rob they'll cover traveling as well. Though I'm not sure if it affects the premium or not.
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Re: Firearm insurance
12/29/2016
Several of the guys here mentioned prioritizing or scheduling things over 5k or 10k. I don't understand what this means exactly.
Is that to say that if I don't have any individual firearms worth over 10k I don't need insurance regardless of the total amount my firearms are worth?
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12/29/2016
No they aren't saying that at all, some insurance companies require you to schedule items that are valued over a certain amount, it may be $5k, or $10K. I would say to insure the total amount in the event of a catastrophic loss.
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12/29/2016 Last edited 12/29/2016 by davisj3537
101stinfantry wrote:
No they aren't saying that at all, some insurance companies require you to schedule items that are valued over a certain amount, it may be $5k, or $10K. I would say to insure the total amount in the event of a catastrophic loss.
Ok that clears it up a bit. Still not entirely understanding the lingo though. Is the term "scheduled" a way of saying that the particular firearm needs to be itemized or appraised or something?No they aren't saying that at all, some insurance companies require you to schedule items that are valued over a certain amount, it may be $5k, or $10K. I would say to insure the total amount in the event of a catastrophic loss.
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12/29/2016
101stinfantry wrote:
No they aren't saying that at all, some insurance companies require you to schedule items that are valued over a certain amount, it may be $5k, or $10K. I would say to insure the total amount in the event of a catastrophic loss.
I believe when I had the NRA ins I had a couple Les Baers and I wanted to insure for full replacement which was over $2,000 and they charged me to schedule those with a higher premium.No they aren't saying that at all, some insurance companies require you to schedule items that are valued over a certain amount, it may be $5k, or $10K. I would say to insure the total amount in the event of a catastrophic loss.
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Re: Firearm insurance
12/29/2016 Last edited 12/29/2016 by devldogs55
sig2009 wrote:
That may have been true at one point. I scheduled rifles and my premium remained the same. Not saying it's better than everyone else - just that it's reasonable and I trust them to pay out.devldogs55 wrote:
I know with the NRA insurance you can schedule a rifle for just about any value on your policy. Not saying you can schedule a Glock 19 for $20k, but if you have something that is valuable and you can't go buy one off the shelf - you can still schedule it.
Yes. And you are charged for the schedule with added fees from Loyd's of London.I know with the NRA insurance you can schedule a rifle for just about any value on your policy. Not saying you can schedule a Glock 19 for $20k, but if you have something that is valuable and you can't go buy one off the shelf - you can still schedule it.
I'm interested in checking out Eastern, but I don't know anyone who has had a claim paid out from them. I'd like to know more.
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Re: Firearm insurance
12/29/2016
Yes, you may have to get a written appraisel. More likely, you just give them make, model, s/n and new cost.
It was asked before, but has anyone actually filed a claim with Eastern or the NRA insurance? Cheap is good, but not if you are made to jump through hoops to get reimbursed.
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12/29/2016
I haven't filed a claim through NRA insurance but my dad filed a claim with the NRA insurance for $8k in stolen firearms and it was quickly approved and paid out.
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Re: Firearm insurance
12/30/2016
devldogs55 wrote:
I haven't filed a claim through NRA insurance but my dad filed a claim with the NRA insurance for $8k in stolen firearms and it was quickly approved and paid out.
Good to know, thanks.I haven't filed a claim through NRA insurance but my dad filed a claim with the NRA insurance for $8k in stolen firearms and it was quickly approved and paid out.
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Firearm insurance
12/30/2016
davisj3537 wrote:
That's generally correct. Each insurance company will be a little bit different. But generally a base policy will cover "x" amount. For a higher lever of coverage you may need a Ryder (add on) and if certain items exceed specific value limits they will need to be scheduled (declared /itemized) and they may require an appraisal. Some companies on certain policies may have you supply an appraisal every few years or if you change the policy. 101stinfantry wrote:
No they aren't saying that at all, some insurance companies require you to schedule items that are valued over a certain amount, it may be $5k, or $10K. I would say to insure the total amount in the event of a catastrophic loss.
Ok that clears it up a bit. Still not entirely understanding the lingo though. Is the term "scheduled" a way of saying that the particular firearm needs to be itemized or appraised or something?No they aren't saying that at all, some insurance companies require you to schedule items that are valued over a certain amount, it may be $5k, or $10K. I would say to insure the total amount in the event of a catastrophic loss.
Some policies are offered with automatic increases in value assuming say an item is expected to appreciate in value
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Firearm insurance
12/30/2016 Last edited 12/30/2016 by NY700
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I am an insurance adjuster. I Dont handle this type of claim typically but generally a lot of this is the same
1. This sounds common sense but make sure you have good documentation of what you own. Make model serial date of purchase, where you got it from, how you paid and how much
2. Take pictures
3. Keep track of alterations. Some of these policies are declared value policies. Rifle A is worth $2,000. Well if you upgrade and it exceeds the $2k on a declared value policy they will pay $2k max. I see this all the time with motorcycle guys who buy a $10k Harley on a declared value policy then over two years add $10k it paint and chrome and get hosed when it's totaled cause they had the wrong policy
4. Check deductibles
5. Check and understand exclusions. Insurance agents and sales people are not adjusters. They sometimes do not have a full understanding of all the exclusions in a policy ask! And ask to see the actual policy not just the sales pamphlet. Most folks never read their auto policy. Depending on the state it's like 20-30 pages long. You didn't read that at the agents office or online but you signed it. And your health insurance policy....most are 300+pages
6. Check in the policy how value disputes will be handled. Does the policy require you to use arbitration which is typically binding
7. Is it an actual cash value policy or a replacement value policy (not the same thing) actual cash value is what is your car worth. Replacement is what is the dealer charging? Your car is not worth the operating expenses and profit margin the dealership bakes into the price. This is why people get angry when they feel screwed on a total loss. Nearly All auto policies are actual cash value. Home owners policies typically give you a choice. Replacement value is usually more expensive policy but it protects you better