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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 […]
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 […]
