The Front Row View (entertainment insurance blog)
Injuries to Actors Could be Covered Under Cast Production Insurance
10 August, 2023 • Mike GronerActor Injury Insurance for Film Productions (US and Canada) Colby Spencer: I don’t know if everybody knows: there’s production insurance, show insurance but there’s also cast insurance claims and they can be some of the biggest claims that a project can incur. One of the examples that I saw on the Front Row blog was wh...
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...
Best Wedding Venues in Boston | Best Places to Get Married in Boston, MA
6 June, 2023 • Grant PattenImages were purchased from Shutterstock Boston, MA 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 venues Best o...
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