[youthradioleaders] insurance for youth media programs

[Judy Goldberg]

HI all,

The Youth Media Project has been operating within a local, non-profit
community radio station here in Santa Fe for the past four years. Along with
fiscal sponsorship we have appreciated insurance coverage ­ for general
liability, directors & officers, and for our equipment.  Yet, as of April we
were informed that we no longer could receive coverage, as we have expanded
our reach and have a base of operations separate from the community radio
station.  

I¹ve been working with an insurance agent trying to find coverage for our
Youth Media Project and have been met with great resistance on the part of
carriers.  In fact I was told, by a potential underwriter ³the name alone
³Youth Media Project² makes you a non-candidate for insurance.²

Can anyone recommend an insurance company who is currently providing your
project both liability and equipment coverage?  We work within schools,
colleges, and offer an after-school program.  Our gear includes field
recording packs, laptop computers and portable studio equipment, which we
want to continue using at different locations ­ hence, need transportation
coverage for the gear (not the students).

All suggestions will be appreciated, and we¹ll inquire if the recommended
insurance co. can operate in New Mexico.

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!
Judy


-- 
Judy Goldberg, Executive Director
Youth Media Project
1423 Monterey Drive
Santa Fe, NM  87505
Ph & fax:  505.986.1880
cell:  505.699.9740
email:  judy at youthmediaproject.org
http://www.youthmediaproject.org
Youth Media Reporter Peer Review Board Member

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