A long-time supporter of the Needles & Sins family -- and long-time supporter of the tattoo community at large, Professional Program Insurance Brokerage is offering a holiday special to all N+S readers: 10% off on all new policies.

PPIB has been covering the tattoo & piercing industry for 20 years. Their programs include:

• Tattoo Shop Insurance including all Artists
• Tattoo Artist Insurance - as Independent Contractors
• Professional Liability Insurance for Tattoo Shops
• General Liability Insurance for Tattoo Shops
• Minor Tattooing Insurance
• Guest Artist Insurance
• Body Piercing Insurance
• Coverage at conventions
• Mobile Units - including general liability
• Communicable Disease Insurance
• Sexual Abuse Insurance
• Apprenticeship Program Insurance
• Property Insurance for fire, theft, and other related perils
• Coverage for Signs, Glass, Flash, Loss of Business Income

They treat tattooers like professions and not policy premiums. There are no background checks on artists or piercers; no customer medical history limitations; no certificate of training requirements; and the policy is not auditable.

For more info contact: Stephanie@tattoo-ins.com or call 415.475.4300. Check them online at Tattoo-ins.com.