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Specialist music insurance

Specialist musical instrument insurance from musicGuard

Insurance for instruments, DJ equipment and much more

At musicGuard, we provide specialist protection to musicians of all levels and their instruments, as well as DJ's and music teachers. Our music insurance can protect your instruments and equipment from accidental damage, theft and offer you Public Liability protection while you're performing.

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Existing Customer

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WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH MUSICGUARD INSURANCE?

The benefits of cover from musicGuard

Whatever genre of music you’re into, we could help provide the cover you need. Our specialist insurance includes laptops and computers used for DJing and even your classic guitar collection. With musicGuard, we can protect your instruments for theft, accidental damage and liability claims made against you and much more.

Find out What’s covered with musicGuard

What musical instruments are covered with musicGuard?

The benefits of cover from musicGuard

What are the policy benefits of musical insurance?

No musician wants to end the show early. With specialist insurance for your musical instruments and equipment, you can make sure that you’re protected if something goes wrong. Our music insurance includes replacement instruments and equipment as well as up to £1million in Public Liability cover as standard. So, tune in and let these policy benefits strike a chord with you.

  • Up to £1m Public Liability cover

    Got an exciting gig lined up?

    Accidents can happen. That’s why we will protect you against third party damage or injury claims while you perform in public with our £1m in Public Liability cover as standard (excludes any liability incident in North America).

  • 30 days Global Travel Cover

    Got a gig overseas or away on holiday?

    Our cover automatically extends beyond the UK with 30 days worldwide cover.

  • Equipment Cover

    Want to protect your instruments?

    Our insurance is designed for your musical instruments and equipment. That’s why we can cover against theft, accidental damage, vandalism and even damage caused by flooding and fire. Security requirements apply.

  • £2,000 Equipment Hire

    Making a claim with us and still need an instrument?

    It’s covered as part of our claims service. Up to £2,000 of music equipment hire available if you need it.

  • In-Vehicle Cover

    Worried about your equipment while it’s in the car?

    Our In-Vehicle Cover is automatically included. If you’re on the road with your equipment, then we can cover musical instruments that are temporarily stored in your car when you’re away from home. Storage and vehicle requirements apply.

Policy benefits for musical instrument and equipment insurance

  • Loss of Earnings

    Had an accident that’s keeping you from performing?

    If you’ve suffered a personal injury as a result of an accident, you don’t need to be out of pocket. We can offer up to £800 to cover the loss of your music-related earnings.

  • New for Old Cover

    If disaster strikes, why should you lose out?

    No value depreciation on your musical instruments and equipment when you use our approved claims service. Evidence of ownership is needed if you make a claim.

  • Optional £5m or £10m Public Liability for you and your band mates

    Accidents can happen, especially when you’re performing

    You can choose to protect you and up to four band mates or fellow musicians on the same policy for up to £10m liability cover (excludes any liability incident in North America).

  • Optional Global Travel Cover

    30 days of travel cover not enough?

    If you've got a string of gigs lined up abroad, then you can extend your policy to include 365 days of global travel cover.

Cover for professional and amateur musicians

Insurance for all musicians

Whether you’re an amateur musician, a professional or a music teacher, our cover has been designed to help all musicians. Protect yourself against expensive repair or replacement costs with specialist music insurance for your instruments and equipment.

  • Amateur musicians

    Your hobby doesn’t need to be stressful

    We can protect musicians who play in their spare time or are just getting to grips with a new instrument. Our insurance includes cover against theft, accidental damage and more to strike a chord with you.

  • DJs

    Specialist cover for DJs and DJ equipment

    Whatever your setup, we can help keep you protected. The costs can soon mount up when trying to make the perfect set, so it’s worth keeping your DJ equipment and accessories covered whether you’re practicing at home or performing in public.

  • Music teachers

    We’ve done our homework so you don't have to

    Whether you teach at home or travel to student's homes, you can protect yourself and your instrument from the unexpected. Cover your music equipment from theft and accidental damage away from home and get up to £1m Public Liability cover as standard.

  • Professional musicians

    Cover to protect you in the studio or in public

    If making music is how you earn a living, then we understand that the safety of your equipment is paramount. Whether you’re a session guitarist or first chair violinist, our cover can protect you and even some loss of earnings.

  • Semi-professional musicians

    Insurance for every section of the orchestra and each member of the band

    If you’re getting bookings for parties or local gigs, then you’ll want to keep your instruments and equipment safe. Our cover can protect musicians while they’re performing and when they’re on the move.

  • Student musicians

    Protect your instruments away from home

    Studying a music degree or do you practise in your spare time? With our insurance, it doesn’t matter how often you play. Our insurance can protect student musicians of all levels against theft, accidental damage and more.

Music equipment insurance from musicGuard

Cover for your DJ equipment

  • Equipment Cover

    Own a lot of different DJ equipment?

    We know that every DJ has a different set-up and that your equipment doesn't come cheap. If a party-goer damages your gear, then it could cost thousands to replace. Our policy can cover all types of DJ equipment, including laptops that you use for DJing, turntables, speakers and more.

  • In-Vehicle Cover

    Worried about travelling to and from gigs?

    Whether you spend a lot of time on the road, or if you only play locally, our protection includes cover for your DJ equipment when it’s temporarily stored in your car or van away from home. Storage and vehicle security requirements apply.

  • £2,000 DJ Equipment Hire

    Need replacement DJ equipment after making a claim?

    We can cover it as part of our claims service. Up to £2,000 of DJ equipment hire available if you need it.

  • Optional £5m or £10m Public Liability for DJ's and those that support you

    Got a string of DJ bookings coming up?

    Whether you’re booked to perform at weddings or gigs, accidents can happen when you DJ in public. That's why you can choose to protect yourself and up to four assistants who work with you on the same policy for up to £10m Public Liability cover for claims made against you (excludes any liability incident in North America).

Professional musician insurance

Great protection for professionals

  • Equipment Cover

    Your instruments are your livelihood

    That’s why we can cover your music equipment and instruments against theft, accidental damage, vandalism and even damage caused by flooding or fire. Security requirements apply.

  • In-Vehicle Cover

    Theft can hit you hard

    Our protection includes cover for your music equipment and instruments stored temporarily in your car away from home. Storage and vehicle security requirements apply.

  • Loss of Earnings

    Get protection for your earnings

    Personal injury after an accident can hit a professional musician pretty hard. If you’ve suffered a personal injury as a result of an accident, then our music insurance can offer up to £800 to cover the loss of your music-related earnings.

  • Optional £5m or £10m Public Liability for you and your band mates

    Accidents can happen, especially when you’re performing

    You can choose to protect you and up to four band mates or fellow musicians on the same policy for up to £10m liability cover (excludes any liability incident in North America).

Making a claim with musicGuard

We’ve made making a claim so easy

If you've suffered damage to or theft of your musical equipment, we know how distressing it can be. That's why we'll do everything possible to deal with your claim promptly and get you back making music again. Our easy-to-use claims process is listed below with some helpful information regarding what to do if you need to make a claim.

1. Call the police

If you’ve been the victim of theft or malicious damage, your first port of call should be to inform the police.

2. Contact our claims team

Contact our in-house UK team to make your claim.

You can call us on: 0333 004 1999 to get started, or alternatively, you can email us with details of your claim at: claims@guardcover.co.uk

3. Make your claim

We'll provide you with your claim reference and talk you through the next steps. Should we need any further information to help process your claim, we can explain what's needed and support you.

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