mbd2.com Forum Homepage

 

Forum Home Forum Home > Face Painting > Face Painting Tips & Tricks
  Active Topics Active Topics
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Calendar   ClassifiedsClassifieds  StoreStore  Photo GalleryPhoto Gallery  Register Register  Login Login

insurance
 Post Reply Post Reply
Author
Message
  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
bwoods View Drop Down
Twister
Twister


Joined: 19 May 2007
Location: United States - WA

Offline Offline

Posts: 2 		  Quote bwoods Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: insurance
    Posted: 19 May 2007 at 12:33pm
Was wondering if I need to get insurance?  I am just starting out doing a few freebies at my childrens school to get word out there.  I know insurance is big on the UK sites but was wondering about in US.  Where do you get face painters insurance?  I found one site "clowns of the us" but it is kind of spendy for a stay at home mom that is trying to start out.  I don't know if it will pay in my small area but it is something I enjoy doing.
Back to Top
Uncle Curt View Drop Down
Subscriber
Subscriber
Avatar
04-07

Joined: 08 April 2004

Offline Offline

Posts: 210 		  Quote Uncle Curt Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 May 2007 at 7:59pm
Get insurance.  Period.  It isn't that expensive, say, through wca or coai.
Back to Top
YourBalloonMan View Drop Down
Active Member
Active Member
Avatar
01-09

Joined: 30 March 2005

Offline Offline

Posts: 372 		  Quote YourBalloonMan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 May 2007 at 3:59pm
So, how much should I expect to pay for insurance?
 
Thanks.
YourBalloonMan,
Mr. Fudge
Balloon Library
Your Balloon Man
813-310-5900

Back to Top
twinkles View Drop Down
Subscriber
Subscriber
Avatar

Joined: 05 March 2003

Offline Offline

Posts: 811 		  Quote twinkles Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 May 2007 at 7:45pm
Each company should have their rates posted on their websites...
TheClassyClown.com      Balloon Sculpting & Entertaining Fantastic Face Painting     Magic   &   More
Back to Top
benny_pr View Drop Down
Twister
Twister
Avatar
05-09

Joined: 03 January 2005

Offline Offline

Posts: 315 		  Quote benny_pr Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 May 2007 at 7:51pm
there's another thread around here, somewhere about this topic.....
 
but for example Clowns of the US is $190 per year... they changed their name recently to entertainers of the US.. i believe.....
 
there's also Bomba insurance... and a couple of others
 
 
Benny
787-616-1111
www.BennysBalloonArt.com

Life is what happens to You while you are busy making other plans.
---------------------
No Balloonimals were harmed during the writing of this post
Back to Top
bwoods View Drop Down
Twister
Twister


Joined: 19 May 2007
Location: United States - WA

Offline Offline

Posts: 2 		  Quote bwoods Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 May 2007 at 9:15pm

Thank you for your help, and I will definitely get insurance.  I just got back from a party at our preschool (donated my time for practice) and painted 18 kids in 1 1/2 hours, not too bad for being rusty, and especially doing only cheek art as per the teacher.  It was loads of fun...now I know why I love to do this.
Back to Top
YourBalloonMan View Drop Down
Active Member
Active Member
Avatar
01-09

Joined: 30 March 2005

Offline Offline

Posts: 372 		  Quote YourBalloonMan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 May 2007 at 12:25am
Yeah... I figured the companies have their rates posted. I was trying to figure out what a ballpark figure was so that I could see if the company I was talking to had a decent rate. So, maybe I should ask another question...
 
What are the different websites or companies I can contact or read about that offer insurance for balloon twisters and party going entertainers?
 
Thanks!
YourBalloonMan,
Mr. Fudge
Balloon Library
Your Balloon Man
813-310-5900

Back to Top
croakdesigns View Drop Down
Subscriber
Subscriber
Avatar
01-10

Joined: 21 February 2004

Offline Offline

Posts: 395 		  Quote croakdesigns Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 May 2007 at 12:53am
I've used Specialty Insurance Agency, aka Performers of the U.S. &/or Vendors of the U.S.,  formerly Al Fellerman aka Clowns of the U.S. for the past several years.  I am happy with the service, and they will provide additonal certificates of insurance at no additional charge.
 
 
I have also heard good things about Bomba insurance, but it is not available in California.
 
Jeanine Von Essen
www.HEYBalloonLady.com
www.CroakDesigns.com
www.JeaninesCritters.com
www.ToadlyCoolGifts.com
Back to Top
balloonsinbloom View Drop Down
Twister
Twister
Avatar
12-08*

Joined: 02 November 2003

Offline Offline

Posts: 107 		  Quote balloonsinbloom Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 May 2007 at 11:24pm
My insurance comes from St Paul Travelers--I got it by calling a local agent in Virginia.  It's a million dollar policy, and was very affordable.   I like the fact that I have a local agent if I need something special--for instance if a client requires a certificate of co-insurance.  Do call around--you can get all kinds of crazy quotes. 
Back to Top
croakdesigns View Drop Down
Subscriber
Subscriber
Avatar
01-10

Joined: 21 February 2004

Offline Offline

Posts: 395 		  Quote croakdesigns Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 May 2007 at 1:17pm
Originally posted by YourBalloonMan

Awesome. Thank you Jeanine. I appreciate the websites. And I really like that you mentioned the free extra certificates. That is something I wouldn't have thought about.
 
Yes, I have heard that other companies can charge as much as $30.00 each for additional certificates.  I had never been asked to provide an additional before, but last week I had a school and a housing complex request them.  I would not have gotten either of these gigs if I didn't have insurance and both of these gigs together more than paid for the year's policy.
Jeanine Von Essen
www.HEYBalloonLady.com
www.CroakDesigns.com
www.JeaninesCritters.com
www.ToadlyCoolGifts.com
Back to Top
Scott Tripp View Drop Down
Twister
Twister
Avatar
09-08

Joined: 17 March 2005

Offline Offline

Posts: 289 		  Quote Scott Tripp Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 May 2007 at 1:19pm
I'm sending out two copies of my certificate today.  Both clients told me that a photocopy of the certificate is just fine, so you might not need to spend the extra money of additional copies after all.
Back to Top
croakdesigns View Drop Down
Subscriber
Subscriber
Avatar
01-10

Joined: 21 February 2004

Offline Offline

Posts: 395 		  Quote croakdesigns Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 May 2007 at 1:23pm
Many times the client wants to be added as an additional insured and needs to see their name on the certificate.   Other times a photo copy is just fine.
Jeanine Von Essen
www.HEYBalloonLady.com
www.CroakDesigns.com
www.JeaninesCritters.com
www.ToadlyCoolGifts.com
Back to Top
JesterMan View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar
04-07

Joined: 24 March 2006
Location: United States - MD

Offline Offline

Posts: 589 		  Quote JesterMan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 May 2007 at 2:21pm
The clients I have who have asked for the added cert are shopping centers, but have needed them for multiple events in the past 8 months.

JesterMan

Balloons, Magic, Mayhem & More!

Check the classifieds for info on TJam on the Road in Maryland!
"destined to take the place of the MudShark in your mythology..." FZ

www.JesterMan.com
www.AArdvarkEntertainers.com
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down



This page was generated in 0.141 seconds.