FAQ: Production Insurance and COVID-19
How does COVID-19 affect production insurance? I’ve been getting this question a lot recently, and with good reason. It seems like just about everything in our lives has changed so much over the past few months, so it would stand to reason that production insurance would also be taking some big hits. It makes sense, […]
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Happy July 4th! Check Out our 5 Tips for Better Drone Footage
Summer is a great time to shoot scenic footage, and drones are very popular among photographers and cinematographers, and for good reason! They are quite literally a great way to expand creativity and look at things from a new angle. Whether you already own a drone or you’re considering investing in one, consider these 5 […]
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Why Homeowners Insurance Is Not Enough: Spotlight on Production Equipment Insurance
Most of my clients would like to know how to save money on their production equipment insurance premium. I get where you’re coming from! You already paid a lot of money for your expensive production equipment. Why wouldn’t you want to know if you can cover it without spending a bunch more money? Does Your Homeowner’s […]
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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. […]
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Video Conferencing Consulting Services Now Available!
Hello! If you’re anything like me, you’re probably pretty frustrated right now. Production has been all been shut down across the country, and you’re probably just waiting around for it to be safe to go out there and shoot again. Well, while you’re waiting around, why not take the time to learn a little more […]
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Do I Need Errors and Omissions Insurance? The Short Answer is YES
Today, Errors and omissions insurance has become a popular topic across nearly all business models. E&O protects against losses not covered by traditional liability insurance. It’s also known as Professional Liability Insurance or Professional Indemnity Insurance. Most companies don’t realize they need it until they don’t have it. The cost of not having E&O is […]
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At United Agencies, We Are Here for You
To All of Our Customers, Friends and Family We Are Here For You During This Challenging Time We know everyone is feeling a bit out of sorts being isolated and “on lockdown” at the moment. But here at United Agencies and Insured Production, our teams are working harder than ever to serve you, your […]
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Protect Against the Unthinkable with Cast Extra Expense Insurance
As an insurance agent, it is my responsibility to protect my clients. Today, that means protecting them against all of the bad things they might face on the set. There is general liability film insurance for the majority of claims. I also recommend Workers’ Comp and Third Party Property Damage. However, it surprises me when […]
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Myth & Fact: Insurance Certificates and Rental Contracts
Myth: If I’m renting my equipment to someone, it’s OK to just get a certificate. I don’t need to get signed rental contracts. Fact: If you rent your equipment, you must require the renter to give you a certificate AND to sign your rental contract. The type of document that an insurance agency issues more than anything […]
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