New Moon Insurers

[Damo200]

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I did a gig recently with a player who questioned why I was still using Allianz as he and others have now moved over to New Moon. Apparently the bottom line is that Allianz now use Indian call centre workers with no real understanding and training on the needs and issues of musicians and their instruments (particularly quirky and vulnerable intruments like the double bass), while New Moon are the original British Reserve guys who have set up independently and have the experience. They both use the same underwriters but New Moon seem to be considerably cheaper.

This guy had a six figure bass so I'm thinking if he's trusting them... Another player who greedily owns a collection of Italians (I mention no names - Leon Bosch) also got a VERY good quote as did I. But we're both still a bit reticent.

Any of you got any thoughts or experience on these guys?

Best,

D

Edited September 17, 2010 by Damo200

[Guest Jecklin]

Good question.

I hadn't heard of New Moon (the name doesn't inspire me with confidence though).
I use Allianz and have for a good few years and touch wood have never had to utilise what I pay for.
Oddly what I had my double bass insured for is substantially less than my current instrument, but the premium isn't very different.

[Owen]

I just ran a quote and they are certainly cheaper than my stuff used to be with Robertson Taylor. Are you using the MU £2K automatic cover to reduce the excess?