Film and Entertainment

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Customised solutions for unique risks

We tailor insurance products to cover your needs

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Our experience in working with organisations in obtaining the broadest and most appropriate insurance cover is extensive and unrivalled. We provide tailored policy wordings, not just “off the shelf” insurance contracts, to cover your production whether static or on tour. We cover New Zealand-based risks as well as worldwide touring theatre and musical tours.

With extensive industry knowledge, we have a unique advantage with our insurers in developing, negotiating and placing the broadest insurance covers for the film and entertainment industry. Our experience with a vast range and size of events and productions, allows us to tailor insurance products to cover most risks which can impact your initial investment and ongoing returns of your production.

Insurance covers can be arranged for multi-million-dollar global tours to one off concerts, festivals, sporting events, theatre productions and films. Our team is able to provide the right advice together with broad tailored insurance covers. Our aim is also to ensure your project is financially protected at premiums which are cost effective.

Our Clients

Management companies and individual consultants
Producers and production companies
Arts and multimedia venues
Equipment hire companies
Event management and production companies
Advertising and film production companies
Theatre and concert promoters

Cancellation, Abandonment and Non-Appearance – For theatre productions, concerts, special events and open-air concerts
Tailored Public Liability Insurance Policies – For your production, concert or event
Property and Equipment Covers – On a worldwide basis, including in transit worldwide, static during the production of event and whilst in storage
Engineering and Breakdown Covers – For props, sets, lighting and special effects
Travel Insurance – For individuals up to whole of cast and including production staff

Professional Indemnity and Directors & Officers Liability Insurance Cover
Business Interruption – Covers quantifiable profit, loss of costs, expenses and commitments, including additional expenses incurred for specific events or annual productions
Personal Accident Insurance – Including lump sum benefits for hard-to-place risks including stunts or hazardous occupations
Worldwide Medical Expenses – Whilst on tour, including non-New Zealand cast, crew and managers working, performing or appearing in New Zealand

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