Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/09/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Did you ever mention the name of this insurance company? It sounds like a company that is best avoided, so it would be useful to know who it was (if you haven't already said that somewhere). - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Lassiter" <kenlass@gate.net> To: "Leica Users Forum" <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2001 23:27 Subject: [Leica] Stolen Leicas and Insurance > Well, I just got off the phone with the insurance adjuster and the > company decided to pay my claim as submitted -- less the deductible -- > and they said "your check is in the mail." I did not have to complain > to the state insurance commissioner but I was prepared to do that next > if they gave me any more delay. [To recap quickly, my robbery in France > claim was reported to the insurance company in 16 June and they delayed > payment saying they felt my "Old Leicas" should be depreciated 7% each > year. That would make any equipment over 14 years old valueless!] > > Still a couple issues to resolve -- like the coverage for some > replacement items already purchased. > > Thanks to all the Luggers who responded with advice and support. I will > investigate a new company as see if I can find one that does not have so > much difficulty paying legitimate claims. Your recommendations are all > noted. > > Ken Lassiter > Boynton Beach, Florida >