[Dixielandjazz] Public Liability Insurance in OZ

[Kurt]

Is there anything like "Duck for Cover" in the USA?  I doubt homeowners
insurance would cover a musician involved in a liability suit involving a
patron at a club.

I know the American Federation of Musicians has an excellent policy that
covers instruments from damage or theft, but I haven't seen anything like
"Duck for Cover".

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From: dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com
[mailto:dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com]On Behalf Of jazzfact
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 10:48 PM
To: Djml
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Public Liability Insurance in OZ


Hi All Australian DJMListees,

The "Duck For Cover" entertainers association begins a new 12 month cycle at
the end of August. If you wish to join and I recommend you do, here is the
website. I have checked with many insurance companies and report DFC
premiums are half what is on offer commercially..  We now find many venues
and festivals are requiring insurance details before they can or will  hire
the band. Protect yourselves!
Here is and example of what can happen
I was doing a jazz club gig a few years ago and inadvertently hit a ceiling
fan with the sousaphone, the horn (Besson) won the battle and broke a blade
from the fan. The lady who the fan blade struck was very lucky not to be
hurt. I was even luckier not to have my arse sued off.

The web address is
http://www.duckforcover.com.au/


regards,
Richard Stevens
www.thejazzfactory.net


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