Best Insurance for Fabrication Labs / Maker Spaces?

[thinktankgroup]

Hi there!

We're in the middle of opening a one-of-a-kind Fab Lab / Innovation space, which will include everything from our 7-Axis KUKA robot to laser cutters to a metal and wood shop to print shops and more. It won't be exclusively for K-12, but we will hold events for them.

Obviously opening this kind of space with this kind of machinery requires specific insurance.

I was wondering if anyone had any insights on the best kind of insurance to have for Fab Labs / Maker Spaces / Innovation Labs? 

- Is there any kind of specialized insurance that we should be sure to have? 

- What kind of insurance would you make sure you had if you were opening a space like ours?

Any insights or advice would be much appreciated!

[jackson perrin]

Here's an agent that came across my radar:

http://www.nicholashillgroup.com/makerspaceinsurance/

I didn't end up using them, so I can't vouch. Some mainstream insurance companies are getting familiar with makerspaces, so you might start with your current agent. Good luck!

Jack Perrin,

www.gorgemakerspace.com

[thinktankgroup]

Jack, 

Thanks so much for sharing this link and passing along the info. I so appreciate it. I am going to check out the Nicholas Hill Group and see if they offer something that would be a great fit for us. Cheers!