Delving Deeper into Media Liability Insurance
Unlike other forms of professional liability insurance, media liability insurance does not expire. Let me explain. A media liability insurance policy covers an occurrence that happened during the policy period, regardless of when the claim is made. For instance, if you obtain coverage for a new production and twenty years later a claim of fraud […]
Happy Veteran’s Day from Insured Production
Honoring Our Heroes This Veteran’s Day. Today, we take a moment to honor and express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces.
Myth & Fact: Illegal Conversion Claims and Theft
Myth: If somebody rents equipment from me, and never returns it, my insurance company considers that to be “theft.” Fact: Equipment rented and not returned is considered “Illegal Conversion” and may not be covered by your rental house policy. Some time ago, I attended the Theft Summit, hosted by PERG (Production Equipment Rental Group) in […]
Myth & Fact: Altering an Insurance Certificate
Myth: It’s acceptable for a renter’s insurance certificate to be handwritten or altered. Fact: It’s NEVER acceptable for a certificate of insurance to be altered by hand or edited in any way! I encounter a lot of scary practices regarding insurance certificates supplied by people renting from rental houses. Over the years, situations occurred where customers […]
Happy Labor Day from Insured Production!
To our valued clients, partners, staff members, and friends: Wishing you a very Happy Labor Day! Your continued patronage and support empowers us to innovate and deliver excellence. Have a great holiday weekend and enjoy! We want to help you see your business succeed! Contact us anytime with any questions […]
Do I Need Insurance When Shooting a YouTube Video?
You’ve worked hard to brand your YouTube channel and increase subscribers, but the fact is that you could lose it all, during one YouTube video shoot. How? A single accident during the filming of your YouTube video could open you up to litigation and leave you reeling from legal fees and possible fines and penalties. […]
Happy 4th of July From Insured Production!
As we approach the 4th of July, let’s take a moment to celebrate the spirit of freedom and independence. Let’s celebrate thisspecial day by showing our patriotism and enjoying the company of family, friends and loved ones. Wishing you all a happy and safe Independence Day! Enjoy and stay safe. Your Friends from Equipment & […]
Myth & Fact: “Borrowing” Production Insurance
Myth: I can “borrow” my friend’s production insurance policy, as long as he gives me a certificate that names me additional insured. Fact: It is NOT acceptable, and in some cases illegal, for somebody to let you “borrow” their insurance for a film production. I hear a lot of reasons from clients about why […]
Myth & Fact: General Liability – Movie Insurance
I get calls from people all the time that go something like this: “Hey Luke, I’m doing a short film, and just want a policy to cover injuries to my cast/crew and damage to my set, so I just need a policy for $1,000,000 of General Liability”. I always say the same thing: “That sounds […]
