Photography Insurance with a Global Perspective
Posted: April 16, 2021
Photography Insurance with a Global PerspectiveDoes Your Current Plan Offer Worldwide Coverage? As the exclusively endorsed photography insurance provider of the American Photographic Artists (APA), APA Insurance Services is proud to serve a broad range of professional photographers. From those capturing panoramic shots of the sunrise over Paris’ picturesque city skyline to those keeping in step with the Conga line at a wedding reception within view of the crystal blue...
The Certificate that Opens More Doors for Photographers
Posted: March 15, 2021
The Certificate that Opens More Doors for PhotographersMore and more photographers are learning – as they establish and grow their businesses – that a Certificate of Insurance (COI) is a must-have tool to have tucked inside one’s mobile studio toolbox. Much like showing your auto insurance card when renting a car, a Certificate of Insurance is often required when renting photography equipment for a big shoot or renting a space in which...
PhotoPlus Expo 2019 with APA Insurance!
Posted: November 4, 2019
PhotoPlus Expo 2019 with APA Insurance!This weekend, APA Insurance Services attended PhotoPlus Expo, the largest photography conference in North America, at the Javits Center in New York City. This is one of our favorite events of the year as we get to spend time networking with our insureds and wandering around the vast halls admiring the latest and greatest gadgets and artistry of the photography industry. Over 250 vendors were...
Workers Comp Explained and Why It's Important For Your Photography Business
Posted: June 27, 2019
Workers Comp Explained and Why It's Important For Your Photography BusinessHey Photographers, Let's talk Workers Comp!This coverage will provide benefits, as specified by state law, to employees (freelancers subcontractors) for work related illnesses regardless of who is at fault. Typical covered expenses include medical expenses, healthcare costs, disability income benefits and death benefits. Please note most personal health/medical insurance policies do not cover work related injuries. If you have anyone working under your supervision/discretion and they...
Insurance Claims Examples for Professional Photographers: What is What?
Posted: February 8, 2019
Insurance Claims Examples for Professional Photographers: What is What?I find that giving my clients examples is the best way to teach them how photography insurance works. Here are the three most important policies I issue on the regular: 1.) Equipment, 2.) Liability and 3.) Errors & Ommissions. Below are some claims situations that shed light on what exactly your policy protects you against: Equipment Example 1: You get on a plane and put...