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Woman seated in a yellow chair plays a violin with focused expression, in a softly lit room.

Save 20% Off your Musical Insurance*

For Cardiff Violins customers.

Get your discount quote

Why choose us?

Lark Music is offering users of Cardiff Violins a 20% discount on any new quote from Lark Music, the UK’s leading musical insurer.

Trusted by musicians for over 35 years
Policies from just £25 a year
We pay 95% of all claims received1
No excess on musical instrument claims2
Fast, specialist claims handled by music insurance experts
Get a quote online in under 5 minutes
4.8/5 Feefo, rated by musicians
Choose your own repairer
Cover your guitars, amps and equipment in the UK and Worldwide
Hire cover while your gear is repaired
Personal accident cover, up to £30,000 available
Public Liability cover, up to £10m available
Designed by musicians for musicians

Getting a quote is easy and will only take a few minutes. If you have a longer list of musical equipment, you can call us on 0333 188 6582 or email keynote@larkmusic.com.

We’re proud to work with Cardiff Violins to offer you a 20% discount on a new quote with Lark Music

Musical instrument retailers and repairers play a vital role in supporting musicians and we’re pleased to partner with organisations that share our commitment to helping musicians thrive. Whether you’re buying a new instrument or looking for guidance and support, their knowledge helps you find the right gear and keep it performing at its best.

That same commitment underpins our music insurance. Whether you’re rehearsing, recording, performing or touring, insuring your instruments with Lark Music gives you the freedom to focus on your music, supported by a team that understands the value of your equipment and the passion behind it.

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Cover for core risks

All our cover protects against fire, theft, flood and accidental damage.

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When we pay claims, we do it quickly

We know you won’t want to wait after a claim, so we settle the approved amount quickly by bank transfer.

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14 days to change your mind

We don’t charge any cancellation fees for the first 14 days after you buy.

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Based outside of the UK or EU? We can still help

The love of music unites people wherever they are in the world. That’s why we can also offer insurance if you live outside of the UK or the EU through our specialist, personal service. Our team has worked with musicians worldwide for many years and will be happy to help you find the policy that best suits you. Simply fill in our online form and we will get back to you at a time that suits you.

We can cover musicians in:

• Hong Kong
• Singapore
Israel
• Switzerland
• Korea
• USA

Musical instrument insurance FAQs

Is musical instrument insurance worth it?

That all depends on who you are, what instruments or equipment you own, and how often you play. Insurance for musical equipment is certainly recommended if you’re a professional musician whose livelihood depends on your instruments or gear.

Even for amateurs and hobbyists, musical equipment insurance provides valuable cover for expensive or cherished instruments. If you love what you do or what you play with, we’d argue that’s well worth protecting.

What's covered by music equipment insurance?

Our musical instrument insurance policies cover many of the core risks associated with musicians and equipment, wherever you are in the world. The main ones are fire, flood, and accidental damage, as well as loss and theft. You can also add Unattended Vehicle cover, Climatic Conditions cover and more to your policy if you so wish.

For more information and wording on our cover, read our policy documents here.

How much does musical instrument insurance cost?

Different musical equipment insurance companies will have their own rates but our quotes are based on a few key factors. These usually include:

  • The number of instruments, items, equipment, and accessories you want to insure
  • The value of your items
  • Any no-claims discount you’ve accrued

Can I get short-term or temporary musical instrument insurance?

Yes, we offer temporary cover for instruments on loan worth up to £50,000. If you’re already a policyholder, you may add these items for up to 60 days for free. This is useful if you’re trying before you buy or renting your instruments to others.

Who can get music instrument insurance?

Anyone can! Whether you’re a professional musician, teacher, collector, dealer, or simply a hobbyist, our musical instrument coverage is there for anyone who wishes to play on with the peace of mind that comes with insurance.

Are musical instruments covered by contents insurance?

Home insurance policies usually aren’t flexible enough to give your instruments and equipment the cover they deserve. Most have a set limit per item within your household and a set limit for items you can take out of the household, as well as often carrying a sizeable excess.

If you rely on home insurance alone, you may be at risk of losing out if anything happens to your musical instrument. At Lark Music, we understand the importance of protecting your prized possessions – that’s why we offer a bespoke personal service to ensure you have the perfect protection in place for your instruments.

Terms and conditions

20% discount applies to UK residents and polices below a £150,000 total sum insured value.

1 95% claims payout rate based on claims between November 2024 and November 2025.

2No excess applies to Keynote insurance product only.