Individual Instrument

Worldwide, all‑risk protection for the instrument you play.

From a first student violin to a vintage archtop, our individual instrument program covers players wherever they perform, practice, or travel.

What it covers
  • All-risk protection for direct physical loss (theft, fire, drops, and accidental damage)
  • Worldwide coverage — at home, in the studio, on tour, and in transit
  • Bows, cases, amplifiers, pedalboards, and other accessories
  • Scheduled and blanket options for collections
  • Loss of market value on qualifying vintage and rare instruments
  • New instruments automatically covered for a limited period after purchase
  • Rental reimbursement while a covered instrument is being repaired

Availability and specific terms vary by state and by the carrier we place your risk with. A specialist will confirm what's available for your situation.

Who it's for
  • Working and touring musicians
  • Students, teachers, and amateur players
  • Collectors of vintage or rare instruments
  • Ensemble and orchestral players carrying employer-owned gear
Worldwide coverage
One policy that follows the instrument across borders.
Agreed value options
Insure vintage pieces for what they're really worth.
Repair, don't argue
Direct advocacy with luthiers and repair techs at claim time.
Questions

Frequently asked questions

Does homeowners or renters insurance cover my instrument?
Only partially, and often not the way a player needs. Homeowners policies commonly cap musical instruments, exclude professional use, and apply a deductible. A scheduled instrument policy typically covers a wider range of causes of loss with no deductible or a small one.
Am I covered when I play professionally or get paid to perform?
Under a homeowners policy, usually not — professional use is a common exclusion. An individual instrument policy can be written for amateur or professional use; tell us how you use the instrument so it's rated correctly.
Is my instrument covered while traveling or on tour?
Instrument policies are generally written on a worldwide, all-risk basis, including in transit, at venues, and away from home. Confirm with us if you fly with the instrument or store it in a vehicle, since some conditions apply.
Do I need an appraisal?
For most modern instruments a purchase receipt or current retail value is enough. Vintage, rare, and high-value pieces usually need a recent appraisal so the agreed value is documented before a loss.
Can I cover a collection, or bows and accessories?
Yes. Multiple instruments, bows, cases, amplifiers, and related gear can be scheduled on one policy, with blanket limits available for lower-value items.

Ready for a quote or a second opinion?

Tell us about your instruments, studio, storefront, or tour — we'll come back with a right-sized program within one business day.

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