Happy Memorial Day Holiday from Insured Production
As Memorial Day approaches, this is the time to take a moment to honor and remember the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives in service to our country. Their courage and dedication are the foundation of our freedoms and our way of life. In observance of Memorial Day, our offices will be closed on Monday, May 27th. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, May 28th.
Myth & Fact: Drones & Aircraft Liability
Myth: Drones do not count as “Aircraft,” so my insurance policy covers any damage they might cause. Fact: Insurance companies DO classify drones as “Aircraft” and almost all insurance policies exclude aircraft. Frequently, we get calls from people asking to purchase drone insurance. These things are everywhere. You can buy them at technology stores, department stores, […]
What is DICE insurance?
Does your production company need to purchase insurance for multiple film projects annually? Do you film your projects concurrently? If so, you may be a DICE producer. DICE stands for documentary, industrial, commercial, and educational films but DICE insurance policies don’t just cover DICE productions. That’s their common name, but we have access to DICE policies that also […]
What You Need to Know to Hire a Makeup Artist
Makeup can make or break a production. Too little, and the person in question is suddenly washed out on camera. Too much, and they can look like a clown. Makeup is about finding the beauty and the balance in a person’s appearance and help a film appear balanced as well. In short, a good makeup […]
How to Find the Right Costume Designer
Since films appeal to the visual, the right costuming can help “sell” your film. A director works closely with their costume designer as part of a collaborative process. What does a costume designer do? Once the director imparts his vision, the designer will put together sketches, images, and ideas for discussion. The designer will also take […]
Get the Facts About General Liability Insurance for Film Productions
Not sure if you need General Liability Insurance? Here is a true story of a client who was very glad they had purchased it! This particular production client was shooting a film on location in an apartment complex. During the staging of a shot in one of the upper-level apartments, somebody overturned a really large […]
Happy Holidays from Insured Production!
Happy Holidays To Our Clients, Friends and Family! We wanted to take a moment to thank you for your continued support, and entrusting us with the service of your insurance policies and financial protection. Warmest wishes this holiday season. From your friends at Insured Production. We look forward to working with you in 2024!
Owned Equipment & Co-Insurance
Many of you are unfamiliar with co-insurance because it’s one of those things your average insurance agent won’t necessarily point out. Why? Probably, because they don’t realize that you are underinsured. For instance, take a look at this situation that actually occurred with one of our clients. True Story: Owned Equipment & Co-Insurance Company ABC […]
Why Workers’ Compensation Insurance is So Important
Hurt or disabled employees? In California, the state mandates a program which provides payments to any employee hurt or disabled in connection with their work. We commonly refer to this program as “workers’ compensation.” How does it work? Injured employees receive payments no matter who is at fault for the injury. The payments are “insurance” […]
