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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...
Effortless and Affordable Short-Term Film Insurance Canada
27 May, 2016 • David HamiltonShort film insurance (Canada) can be arranged quickly through Front Row. Front Row's online short shoot program is quite popular with new and established filmmakers because of the low cost and the simple process to arrange a policy. Note: the online program is for individuals who live or have a company in Canada at thi...
Filmmakers: You May NOT be Covered under Homeowners Insurance
23 May, 2016 • David HamiltonImage: Shutterstock You arrive back at your apartment to find your door pried open and your camera, sound and lighting gear missing. You take out your phone and call your insurance broker to report the claim under the homeowners policy that you purchased. An adjuster is assigned. The claims adjuster does a web search a...
Music Instrument Insurance: You May not be Covered under Homeowners
3 May, 2016 • David HamiltonYou arrive back at your van to find the window smashed and your instruments missing. You take out your phone and call your insurance broker to report the claim under the homeowners policy that you purchased. An adjuster is assigned. The claims adjuster does a web search and sees that you have played some small gigs. Be...
Online Insurance for Owners of Camera, Sound & Lighting Gear
2 May, 2016 • David HamiltonThis unique offering allows owners of filming equipment the chance to get quick quotes and process policy documents in less than five minutes, 365 days a year, 24/7. “Visitors to the site that purchase a policy can sleep easy knowing their gear is covered on and off the set all year. The equipment is covered worldwide ...
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