Entertainment Insurance Explained

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There are different branches of entertainment insurance. As a producer of entertainment you may want to protect yourself and your budget against a multitude of events that could occur. You want your cast to be able to appear, you want all your equipment to work, you want the sets and wardrobe to be protected from damage; you basically want everything to run smoothly. Entertainment insurance protects you, as the producer, from all these things.
Entertainment insurance also protects you from the public. You may have a claim against you that states that you have infringed copyright or accidentally made libelous remarks in your entertainment. A member of the public may be injured at a special launch event you are running or live event you have organized. Entertainment insurance can cover you, and that’s good as some lawsuits in this industry run into the millions.



Who needs entertainment insurance?
Any producer, contractor or entertainment event organizer should cover themselves with entertainment insurance before they embark on any project. Considering the fickle nature of the entertainment industry, insurance can be comprehensive and cover a multitude of possible problems. The cost of solving these problems is normally many times the cost of the insurance premium. This is why entertainment insurance is an essential part of a media budget.
What typically does an entertainment insurance policy cover?
Entertainment insurance is much like other workplace insurance policies in that it covers basic liability, covers all workplace equipment (including film) from damage, loss, fire and theft. You are usually covered for any kind of worker’s compensation in the event of injury to an onsite employee or contractor.
You can also be insured against the illness and injury of cast members that are critical to the continuing production of your project. Insurance will normally cover the running cost of the production until the cast member can return to finish the production. Essentially, the insurance company acts as a guarantor for the smooth running of the production.
What typically does an entertainment insurance policy not cover?
Delayed production because of weather is not normally covered unless you have a weather clause built into your policy. A pre-existing issue with a venue or production member will also void the insurance policy.


Additional insurance products that policy holders might need in this area
Entertainment insurance is a niche insurance product that covers the majority of potential issues that can arise during an entertainment event. The only insurance products that you would need to give you extra cover would be extra public liability insurance in the event of numerous people being affecting by an issue or weather insurance if you are holding a one-off public event.
Additional coverage for an entertainment insurance policy
If your entertainment project last longer than one month, or is ongoing, you will need to specify this to your insurer. Many policies assume that the project is short-term with a predetermined end date. If you over-run on production you will have to check to see if you are covered for this period. You will need to apply for additional coverage in this area
What will entertainment insurance typically cost?
Entertainment insurance is usually a percentage of your total production budget. The size of the percentage is wholly dependant to the scope of the project at hand. You may find that a small audio project may be around 1% of your total cover whereas a film production event may be over 5%. The exact percentages are then determined by the level of coverage required and the insurer you choose to go with.