I don't think I'll ever get to Africa, but Have had a lifelong desire to own a double rifle. Traveling with such an expensive rifle would make nervous. How do others insure there doubles against theft, loss, etc.?

Phil

Homeowner's insurance rider.

SIAI,
Sportsmen's Insurance Agency, Inc.
They will insure your firearms against loss or theft. They are charging $1.25 per $100. worth of firearms. They also set the value at replacement cost.

Insurance is the best place to start. However 1.25 per 100$ is way too high. My policy is about 1/3 of that.
The best gun case money can buy with 3-4 locks.
I check at the gate prior to my boarding if my gun case made it on the plane. The gate agent can scan the bar code and can tell you.
Cal

Cal.
Need to pick up some insurance for my OZ trip. Who's policy are you using??

I switched to COR-VENS last year and just renewed. No need to individually list rifles under $10,000 so my DR is the only one I had to list, and blanket coverage up to $300,000.

Think of it this way.If there is any rifle causing stress in your life it deserves to be destroyed that way it will make life better for you.No rifle insurance needed for me just a useless expense.

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Originally posted by shootaway:
Think of it this way.If there is any rifle causing stress in your life it deserves to be destroyed that way it will make life better for you.No rifle insurance needed for me just a useless expense.

If we have any other members from the planet "Klaktu", can you please chime in and explain the above post? my alien compiler is unable to de-cypher...

If you have peace of mind with a 2000 dollar rifle then that is the way to go.

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Originally posted by LionHunter:
I switched to COR-VENS last year and just renewed. No need to individually list rifles under $10,000 so my DR is the only one I had to list, and blanket coverage up to $300,000.

Definitely the most cost-effective option I've found.

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Originally posted by new_guy:

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Originally posted by LionHunter:
I switched to COR-VENS last year and just renewed. No need to individually list rifles under $10,000 so my DR is the only one I had to list, and blanket coverage up to $300,000.

Definitely the most cost-effective option I've found.

I took Chris' advice and ensured all weapons with COR-Vens as well. Hopefully I never need to initiate a call to them but it does make life less stressful when traveling with expensive rifles/shotguns.

I also switched from SIAI several years ago to Cor-veins and have been pleased with the type of coverage, price, and service. Homeowner's requires listing as well and usually a much higher deductible, but that is a viable option. The premium is worth the peace of mind for most folks.

Kelly

Kelly,

My homeowners rider is through Ace Private Client and it does not require any listing, itemization or appraisal. It simply has an overall policy limit specific for collectibles (and a similar limit for jewelry).

Cor-veins

Thank you all for your input. It looks like Cor-Vens is the way to go.

Phil

I used to insure my collection with State Farm but stopped after our last move so am in the market for a new insurer as well.

Low rates are always good but has anyone here filed a claim with Cor-Ven? If so, how was the claim handled?

I used to use Sportsmens until I tried to make a claim. Total PITA. Now I use Cor Vens.

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Originally posted by Snowwolfe:
...Low rates are always good but has anyone here filed a claim with Cor-Ven? If so, how was the claim handled?

A gunmaker I know (you would know too) had some guns stolen at a trade show. He used Core-Vens and told me the claim was paid very quickly. That's my only experience.

Same as pagosawingnut.

Cor-Vens Insurance in Ohio offers a GREAT Guns policy at $380 for $100,000 coverage.

Covers all guns without listing until they get to over $25K each, and cover in home, in car, in shipment to/from purchase or repair, on the airlines, or in the field, on and on. I don't think anyone can beat this??

Policy is issued by The Travelers....even my home/auto/boat/aircraft agent uses them for his guns!!

I have met them at Beinfeld show and they were at SCI this year....good guys!!

Cheers,

I get a one year home owners insurance flyer for $25,000 for my double at about $100 plus, and hope to hell someone steals it..So far never been that lucky.

I use a heavy gauge aluminum case. It has four latches and is supposed to have a rod that slides through each of them then the rod locks at one end. Instead of using the rod, I put a heavy padlock on each latch. It made me feel more comfortable UNTIL I had to remove each lock at every airport for inspection. Honestly it wouldnt take a serious thief long to defeat the locks BUT four instead of one made me feel better.

I tied a matching bright coloured cloth to each piece of my luggage INCLUDING my carry on, so I could spot each piece from a distance. Marking the carry on was just a another "look this is mine" in case there was any question.

Frankly it never occurred to me to add any special insurance. Yes I worried but more that it would be delayed or end up in Tanzania when I went to Zululand. I traveled with a buddy and we each carried a spare box of ammo for each others guns.

Next time we might each carry one of each others rifles; but HELL half the fun is the adventure.

I use Cor-Vens.

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Originally posted by Zephyr:
Cal.
Need to pick up some insurance for my OZ trip. Who's policy are you using??

Zephyr:
Sorry it took so long to reply. I use Eastern Insurance in Pembroke, Mass. I pay .26 per hundred--about 1/5th of the NRA and SCI.
Cal

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Originally posted by 470EDDY:
Cor-Vens Insurance in Ohio offers a GREAT Guns policy at $380 for $100,000 coverage.

I googled Cor-vens but the only company coming up is in Iowa. Is this it?

http://www.corevens.com/locations.html

Core-Vens Insurance
Box 1028
2301 N. 2nd St.
Clinton, IA 52733-1028
800-795-9907
www.corevensguninsurance.com

YES, that is the one.....they are the agents for a TRAVELERS Policy. They have been making the rounds of some of the high level gun shows where collectors move lots of guns around. I have encouraged them to attend Dallas and SCI for the hunting crowd......it has worked just great for me, no hassles with listing, etc...

Cheers,