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The Three Parts of Film Production Insurance Explained by a Broker
30 October, 2023 • Mike GronerMike Groner: Production insurance I would break down into three different parts. The first being the liability; that’s your commercial general liability, also known as public liability. That’s the bodily injury or property damage to the public. No equipment vendor is going to let you out the door without liability insu...
Front Row Musical Instrument Policy Launches Online
27 September, 2013 • David HamiltonMusicians receive quotes in 30 seconds & policies in 5 minutes any time of day. Vancouver, Canada -- September 27, 2013 -- Front Row is pleased to announce a new way for musicians to insure their instruments. Effective immediately: members of SOCAN, RACS and CCMA (and other music associations) will be able to obtai...
Front Row Insurance Brokers announce merger with Globalex of Montreal
24 September, 2013 • David HamiltonCanada's largest film insurance broker is created. Vancouver, Canada -- September 23, 2013 -- Front Row is pleased to announce a merger with Globalex gestion de risques after five months of discussion. Globalex is one of the largest specialized film insurance brokers in Quebec. The combined company is licensed and regi...
Stolen Musical Instruments: How to Make a Claim
18 September, 2013 • David HamiltonWho should you call first if I have a loss? Depending on the nature of the incident , or accident, call the authorities needed to assist you in an emergency: the police, the fire department, ambulance or hazardous materials team etc... Then, call your insurance broker. Your insurance broker works for you and will prese...
Musical Gear : Insurance and Protection While on Tour / on the Road
14 September, 2013 • David HamiltonImage credit: Shutterstock I’m going to give you some tips to protect your instruments and gear when you are on tour. I will also tell you how to insure your gear. If you are on the road in a van with a trailer or a bus, you have to expect that thieves will assume you have gear worth stealing. Some thieves specifically...
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