Film Production Companies Insurance
Protect your film production business from on-set injuries, equipment damage and project disputes with specialist production cover.
Get in touchWhat is film production companies insurance?
Film Production Companies insurance is a specialist policy designed to protect creative professionals from the risks of delivering client work, managing projects and handling intellectual property. It typically includes professional indemnity, public liability and equipment cover.
Creative work involves risks from intellectual property disputes and project delivery failures to equipment theft and client dissatisfaction. The right insurance protects you against claims that could otherwise damage your business.
Find insurers who understand the creative and media sector, so your cover reflects the type of work you produce and the clients you serve.
Public Liability
Covers injury or property damage claims during film shoots and productions.
Employers Liability
Required by law if you employ anyone, covering employee injury or illness claims.
Tools and Equipment
Covers cameras, lighting, sound equipment and production vehicles.
Professional Indemnity
Covers claims arising from content that causes a third party a financial or reputational loss.
Who needs film production companies insurance?
Independent film producers
Producing feature films and shorts
Commercial production companies
Creating adverts, corporate films and branded content
Documentary production companies
Producing factual programmes and documentaries
Post-production houses
Providing editing, VFX and sound post-production services
WHY CECIL
Built differently.
Cover for film production companies risks
Creative work involves IP, project delivery and client satisfaction risks. Cecil finds insurers who cover film production companies specifically.
Equipment and tools protected
Your creative equipment is essential to your work. Cecil ensures your gear is covered against theft, damage and breakdown at full replacement value.
IP and content disputes covered
Professional indemnity covers intellectual property claims and content disputes. Cecil makes sure this is a core part of your film production companies insurance.
Quick quotes for creative professionals
Find insurers who understand the creative sector. Relevant cover, fair prices, no generic commercial policies.
Common questions about film production companies insurance
Do film production companies need professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity is strongly recommended for creative professionals. It protects you if a client claims your work caused them a financial loss or infringed intellectual property.
Does film production companies insurance cover equipment theft?
Yes, equipment cover protects your creative tools and gear against theft, accidental damage and breakdown. Cover applies in your studio, on location and in transit.
Do film production companies need public liability insurance?
If you meet clients, work on location or host visitors at your studio, public liability covers injury and property damage claims. Many clients require it.
What level of professional indemnity do film production companies need?
Most creative professionals carry between £500,000 and £2m. Larger commercial clients may require higher levels as a contract condition.
Does film production companies insurance cover copyright claims?
Yes, professional indemnity covers claims that your work infringed a third party's copyright or intellectual property rights.
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