FAQ Insurance All hires must have insurance for hired in or dry hire of equipment in place. However we understand that this is not always possible and for this reason VMI offer two insurance/damage waiver solutions depending on equipment value. Alternatively our recommended insurance providers are listed below. VAT at the prevailing rate will be added to damage waiver or insurance cover.Equipment Value up to £5,000 (UK cover only) VMI can supply Damage Waiver cover for equipment hired up to £5,000, charged at 18% of the total hire. VMI Damage Waiver Cover Equipment Value above £5,000 Full Details of Terms and Conditions of hireRecommended Media Insurance CompaniesBelow are a list of Media Insurance companies who offer suitable policies for Production Hire.Online Instant QuotePerformance/Aston Lark: Tel: 020 8256 4932 or www.performance-insurance.tvTelephone for QuoteMedia Insurance Brokers Ltd: 020 7287 5054 www.mediainsurance.com Performance/Aston Lark: Tel: 020 8256 4932 or www.performance-insurance.tv Andrew Vincent, Essex Insurance Brokers: Tel: 01708 524416 www.essexinsurancebrokers.com Aon Insurance Tel: 020 7623 5500; www.aon.com Towergate Underwriting Entertainment: 0370 909 2575 Towergate Media & Film Website