The Front Row View (entertainment insurance blog)
Filmmakers: Capture Footage of the Location Before the Shoot!
31 August, 2023 • Mike GronerColby Spencer: For someone who is an indie filmmaker or doing a small project, what are some things that you wish you could tell them that they can learn from this episode? Mike Groner: I would say probably the most important thing – and I try to hit this home with every filmmaker – when you’re going to film at a locat...
Cyber Insurance for Canadian Small Businesses | Cyber Insurance Canada
17 August, 2023 • Mike GronerImage: Shutterstock What is cyber insurance? (Canada) Cyber liability insurance goes by many names these days: cyber insurance; cybersecurity insurance, cyber risk, hack insurance and others. However, the intent of all of these polices remains the same: a cyber policy is an insurance product used to protect your busine...
Filmmakers, are YOU prepared with cyber insurance if you get hacked?
27 July, 2023 • Grant PattenSource: Royalty-free stock photo ID: 635676176, Shutterstock Don’t think a cyber hack could happen to your production company? Well, think again! Just look at the below real-life examples of film production company hacks to see how real this threat is: The Sony Pictures hack (2014) In 2014, a hacker group (likely spons...
4 Ways to Prevent Cyber Attacks in the Creative Industry (Canada)
27 July, 2023 • Grant PattenCyber attacks in creative industries Content creation companies such those involved in advertising & media, film production, graphic design or animation that operate without cyber security insurance are exposed to cyber attacks. Any company that produces creative content usually holds sensitive information for thei...
If You’re Hit with Ransomware, You’ll Want Cyber Insurance (Canada)
25 July, 2023 • Grant PattenSource: Royalty-free stock photo ID: 659365795 | Shutterstock Small Business Owners: If You’re Hit with Ransomware, You’ll Want Cyber Insurance Don’t think a ransomware hack could happen to your small business? Well, think again! Perhaps the fastest-growing cybersecurity threat in Canada right now is ransomware, a type...
Why your summer festival needs special event insurance
20 July, 2023 • David HamiltonWhy your summer festival needs special event insurance – and how to find affordable coverage with Shephard Ashmore Vancouver, Canada – July 20, 2023 – With the cost of event insurance in Canada reaching unprecedented heights, especially for festivals, community events and parades, Shephard Ashmore – Canada’s premier ev...
What about when film producers are unable to obtain music rights?
22 June, 2023 • Byron PascoeWhat about when you have bargained for music rights but were unable to obtain them? Byron Pascoe: Producer’s errors and omissions (E&O) insurance applications have a lot of questions and they are important questions to consider. Oftentimes, I suggest to producers that before they start filming or planning anything,...
Kidnap and Ransom Insurance: Why Film Productions Should Consider It
20 June, 2023 • Grant PattenImage: Shutterstock Kidnap and ransom (K&R) insurance is a type of insurance that provides coverage for certain financial losses incurred as a result of a kidnapping or extortion. It typically covers costs such as ransom payments, legal fees, and expenses for crisis management consultants. Under a foreign film prod...
Front Row Insurance: We’re a Brokerage, Not an Insurance Company
12 June, 2023 • Mike GronerThe Difference Between a Broker and an Insurer Colby Spencer: Why don’t you just give people a quick rundown of Front Row. Mike Groner: Sure, we are an entertainment brokerage; we’re primarily based in Canada (main offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal) and then we have offices in New York, LA, Colorado and Florida. ...
Best Wedding Venues in New Orleans | Best Places to Get Married in NOLA
8 June, 2023 • Grant PattenImages purchased from Shutterstock New Orleans, Louisiana (NOLA) has no shortage of impressive venues that are appropriate for hosting weddings. We’ll list some of them in this article. We’ll discuss, in no particular order: Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues Best outdoor wedding venues Best restaurant wedding...
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