The Front Row View (entertainment insurance blog)
DOC Report: What Are Film Festivals For?
20 September, 2021 • David HamiltonSource: Royalty-free stock photo, shutterstock_1192797694 Documentary filmmakers and producers, in case you missed it, we wanted to draw your attention to this informative report from the Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC) published in 2019: What Are Film Festivals For? DOWNLOAD THE REPORT HERE The report contain...
Film Production Insurance Premiums: One Way to Save Money
29 June, 2021 • David HamiltonOne of the simplest ways to reduce film production insurance premiums is to lower the net insurable budget. The net insurable budget is the amount left once various budget line items are removed from the definition of insurable costs. The rate that is negotiated with the insurance company is typically applied against t...
Production Insurance and Renting Crew Personal Vehicles in Canada
18 June, 2021 • David HamiltonRoyalty-free stock photo ID: 1085625869, Shutterstock Crew vehicles and third parties - insurance concerns If you plan to rent a vehicle from a crew member for your film production, there are some important steps to follow to ensure everyone is covered. With respect to damage to the vehicle or third parties during shoo...
Tips for Preserving Fine Art to Obtain the Best Art Insurance Premium
7 June, 2021 • David HamiltonThe conservation of fine art in a gallery or museum is an important process to obtain the best insurance premium. Many different aspects can affect the appearance, value and longevity of artworks and antiques. By considering potential risks and being attentive to the requirements of the pieces, it is possible to mainta...
Front Row Insurance Announces Donation to SOCAN Foundation
26 January, 2021 • David HamiltonVancouver, Canada – January 26, 2021 – Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. has donated $4,000 CAD to the SOCAN Foundation to support the grants, awards and programs offered by the foundation to musicians. “Of course, we were pleased to see so many SOCAN member musicians protect their valuable instruments online using our ...
US Filmmakers: Entertainment Insurance 101 (Budgets under $100K)
15 May, 2020 • David HamiltonSource: Shutterstock Royalty-free stock illustration ID: 735595339 So you wrote a killer script, put together a budget, found your talent, and you’re ready to shoot your first project. You set the dates, bright-eyed, excited, and you go to rent some production equipment, and maybe a couple of props or costumes. You get...
Announcement on New Hire Alyson Locacciato – David Hamilton CEO
14 February, 2020 • David HamiltonAlyson Locacciato Front Row is pleased to announce Alyson Locacciato has joined our LA office as an account executive. Alyson is an experienced broker (California property & casualty license). She worked at American Entertainment Insurance Services for ~2 years before joining Front Row. She specialized in: short sh...
Event Insurance Program Now Includes Lowered Rates for Places of Faith
8 October, 2019 • David HamiltonFront Row Updates Online Event Insurance Program to Include Lowered Rates for Places of Faith Vancouver, Canada – October 8, 2019 – Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is excited to announce that its online event liability insurance program is now available to the Faith & the Common Good network and National Trust for...
Are you renting out your church, mosque or other place of worship?
27 February, 2019 • David HamiltonFor members of Faith & the Common Good OR National Trust for Canada/Regeneration Works, click here for discounted rates on event insurance. Member of another faith-based association? Click here to purchase event insurance. Renting out your faith-based venue? Here’s what you need to know about making sure your rente...
PROTÉGÉ: Insurance custom-made for arts education
6 February, 2019 • David HamiltonProtégé: Insurance for Art Schools Does your art school work with an insurance brokerage that has specialized knowledge of the arts and entertainment community, and that understands the specific needs of an arts organization? Protégé is an insurance product custom-designed for art schools by Front Row Insurance Brokers...
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