photoGuard Reviews 

568
TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.8

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Spent an hour completing their online quote form (every piece of equipment had to be entered individually, unlike all the other insurers). Got to the last part and it just said 'Unfortunately we're... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The wife slipped and her Canon R7 ended up in a rock pool, not for very long but long enough. Once we had the quote as unrepairable , Sharon arranged for a replacement to be delivered in just over 48... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid Photo Guard at all costs. Since 2021, they have refused to pay my claim after I was robbed at knifepoint — police confirmed the incident. They invented a trivial excuse, demanding a bank card I... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Photoguard/Guardclaims these guys have been absolutely amazing , Jamie & team was my last hope must say and they have not let me down. After authority closed the case in two days by saying we couldn’... See more

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Providing insurance for the UK's photographers for over 20 years


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company to have insurance with…

Great company to have insurance with I'd an unfortunate accident with my gear and the policy did exactly what it said it would plus it was an easy process a little time passes but that's quotes and so on nothing photoguard can do anything about. Will.i use them again sure I would peace of mind is key.

September 7, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to insure

Really easy to find the insurance required. Entered the equipment needing to be insured and the quote very reasonable.

August 19, 2023
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My claim has taken far too long, absolutely disappointing

The worst company to insure your photography gears, my claim has taken far too long. This company is worse than the thieves that might rob your equipment in the first place. I’ve experienced more trauma while dealing with them that the robbery itself. Photoguard will happily take your money but have no doubt they will do ANYTHING and EVERYTHING to get out of paying out a claim. Basically, I’m a portrait&street photographer and I was attacked in the street on June, 1st. Unfortunately, my backpack including all my camera equipments were stolen. The incident was so shocking moment for me as I never experienced anything like that before. I reported it to the police, have gone through counselling sessions and still have not fully recovered. Photogouard has been a nightmare to deal with. They keep delaying processing the claim by asking irrelevant questions and requesting irrelevant documents. It’s been over 11 weeks now and I’m still waiting, this is absolutely nonsense and totally unacceptable.

Based on my experience with this company I ask you not to insure your gears with them as they have been awful for theft as is in my case and why I have given this review. Just read through the reviews here, so many of those 5-star reviews have nothing to do with a claim, I regret that I never read their reviews before I took on the policy. They’ve put me in a terrible situation that has hugely damaged my business and my personal life. Do they care at all, absolutely not. So if you care about your business, your gears and your personal life I’d definitely recommend another company.

June 1, 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Photoguard/Guardclaims these guys have…

Photoguard/Guardclaims these guys have been absolutely amazing , Jamie & team was my last hope must say and they have not let me down. After authority closed the case in two days by saying we couldn’t find described thieves in surrounding area. I am so grateful for whole photoguard team for efficiently sorting my claim. I would highly recommend photoguard to anyone who is in two minds about buying 📸 📷 insurance.

July 7, 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Replaced in under a week

I unfortunately had all my camera gear stolen from my car on a Saturday, got a callback to fill out claim form on the Monday and had replacement equipment in my hands by the Friday. Really impressed by the speed in which my claim was handled.

June 5, 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very efficient process with my claim…

Very efficient process with my claim for a lens repair. The repair was then delayed due to higher complexity than expected. I had to hire replacement lens to cover some upcoming work. Additional payments approved by PhotoGuard rapidly.

June 21, 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great people

Had an issue, now resolved. People are brilliant once you speak to one :)

June 7, 2023
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Reply from photoGuard

Hi Stuart

Sorry to hear that you appear to have been having a challenge cancelling your photoGuard policy.

Looking at your records we don't have reference to an email requesting cancellation but we are happy to get that worked through for you and a member of the team will call you on the number we have on file this afternoon.

We will be able to cancel that back to renewal as part of the 14 day cooling off period.

Thanks

The photoGuard Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I cancelled my policy on the Phone and…

I cancelled my policy on the Phone and was told that my that my payment would be refunded to my account so far this has not happened I would like to know why ??

May 27, 2023
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Reply from photoGuard

Hi Dennis

Sorry to hear that there has been a delay on your refund. The team have issued it in the system so are chasing it through to determine where it has been held up.

Could you let us know whether you contacted the team directly to check on the progress of your refund when you realised it hadn't reached you or whether you only did this via Trustpilot?

If you have contacted the team then please let us know and we can find out how this might have been held up as it should have been sent straight away.

Thanks

The photoGuard Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

An insurance company is only as good as…

An insurance company is only as good as there ability to settle claims.
So far so good.

June 1, 2023
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Reply from photoGuard

Hi Keith

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. Is there anything we could have done as part of the service you have received so far to move this one up further?

Hopefully you'll never have to make a claim but if you do then we will be ready and waiting to support you through the process.

Thanks

The photoGuard Team

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