Mark, I’m not looking for PI myself but my PL & gear insurance is due shortly. Currently with FBD, have requested a quote from Photo Shield as mentioned already and http://www.towergatecamerasure.ie/ as well. I’ve seen mention of the PPAI insurance scheme but I’m guessing with your present style of work the PPAI may not be for you. Good luck in your quest. I’d be interested in hearing of experiences with any of the companies I’ve mentioned above.
The thought had crossed my mind, but it depends on repair cost. If cost of repair and cost of a second hand camera were around the same I’d rather repair. The logic being that I know the background of my own camera, whereas there’s no real way of telling how many shutter actuations there are on a camera from someone else. Had been planning to go for a 1D of some sort later in the year anyhow, keeping the 20D as a backup, this might bring those plans forward. It’s a case of figuring out my options.