The Front Row View (entertainment insurance blog)
Front Row Launches Online Business Insurance | Office Insurance (Canada)
1 September, 2017 • David HamiltonOnline Small Business / Office / Workplace Insurance Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is excited to announce the launch of their new online business liability insurance and business contents insurance program. This unique offering provides commercial renters insurance for businesses that rent or lease their office spac...
How did what happened to Sarah Jones change the film industry?
24 July, 2015 • Janet SelleryOn February 20, 2014, Sarah Jones, a 27 year old camera assistant, was tragically killed when Midnight Rider filmmakers criminally trespassed onto live train tracks and began shooting. They did not tell their crew that they had twice been denied permission by CSX to be on the tracks; they also had no safety meeting bef...
Storm damage and your film production insurance policy (US & Canada)
15 December, 2014 • David HamiltonSource: Royalty-free stock photo ID: 1093124054 | Shutterstock Storm Damage on Set Some film productions shooting on location have experienced heavy rainfall and strong wind. Storm damage can be mitigated by your film insurance policy. Some areas of B.C. have experienced flooding, the partial collapse of a seawall, and...
How Can Travel Delay Insurance Protect You?
5 January, 2013 • David HamiltonTRAVEL DELAY INSURANCE & FILM PRODUCTIONS Travel delay insurance protects your film production budget when a cast member does not show up on set. Travel delay insurance coverage is an Extra Expense coverage that is part of some film production insurance policies. The Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company defines travel ...
Film Production Insurance: Smoke and Fog Safety on The Film Set
8 December, 2012 • David HamiltonTo keep your film insurance premiums to a minimum, use best practices when using fog and smoke effects on set. The following substances are typically used to create smoke or fog: Propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, butylene glycol, and polyethylene glycol Glycerin products Highly refined mineral oils Cryogenic gases ...
Film Production Companies and Camera Cars: Reducing the Risk
27 November, 2012 • David HamiltonPhoto by Jakob Owens on Unsplash The Camera Car in Filmmaking The camera car should be engineered specifically for film & television production. The insert-camera car operator has the authority to suspend operation of the vehicle if they believe the vehicle is unsafe in any way. Safety requirements when working wit...
Production Companies and Watercraft Use | Filming on Water, Boats
23 November, 2012 • David HamiltonFilm Set Guidelines - watercraft use Use boats safely to protect your cast and crew during your film production. The following suggestions will result in the best film insurance premium with the deductible: Follow all boating regulations Ensure that the operator knows how to operate the boat competently and safely Make...
Risk Assessments for Film Productions (US&Canada)
20 November, 2012 • David HamiltonMost workplace injuries and diseases can be prevented by identifying and dealing with potential workplace hazards and unsafe work practices. Q. When do you need to conduct a risk assessment? A. For each potentially hazardous activity or situation involved in your production. I.e.: Stunts Special effects Water work Heli...
Earthquakes & Film Production: Prepare Emergency Kit before the Quake
2 November, 2012 • David HamiltonEarthquake Emergency Kit: Film Sets In case of an earthquake emergency during your film shoot, you’ll need some basic supplies, and you may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. Make sure that your kit is easily accessible and easy to carry, and that designa...
Earthquakes and Film Production: What to do when the Earth Moves
26 October, 2012 • David HamiltonIf you are indoors on a film production set or in a film production office... Drop, cover and hold on: Drop under heavy furniture such as a table, desk, or any solid furniture. Cover your head and torso to prevent being hit by falling objects. Hold onto the object that you are under so that you remain covered. If outdo...
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