At Midland, we understand the unique challenges and risks faced by the film and television industry. That's why we specialise in offering tailored and comprehensive insurance solutions designed to protect your projects from pre-production through to distribution. Our dedicated team of experts combines industry knowledge with insurance expertise to provide you with peace of mind, allowing you to focus on bringing your creative vision to life.
We are a leading provider of insurance for the film and television industry in Australia. With years of experience and a deep understanding of the specific needs of this dynamic sector, we are committed to delivering customised insurance policies that offer robust protection against a wide range of risks. Our brokers have worked alongside many producers to insure some of Australia’s best known productions. So whether you're working on a commercial, full-length TV series or movie, music video or corporate video, we can make sure you're covered from script to screen.
BELOW IS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE TYPES OF COVER AVAILABLE TO THE FILM & TV INDUSTRY:
Film Producers Indemnity
Provides a cover for the additional costs incurred due to death, disability, accident or illness of nominated personnel who are imperative to the continuation of the Production e.g. Director, Lead Cast, Director of Photography, etc. Cover indemnifies the production company. Nominated personnel are required to complete a satisfactory medical declaration form.
Content Media Risk
Covers additional costs incurred due to loss or damage to the negative/tape/media of the production. Also provides cover for the risks of faulty stock, camera and processing (where most claims occur) and damage or loss whilst in transit.
Public Liability
Protection is provided to the Insured for claims made against them for death, bodily injury and/or property damage to third parties as a result of the insured’s acts of negligence. Please note that subcontractors (freelancers, independent contractors, etc) are not automatically covered. Prior arrangement must be made with underwriters to cover the liability of sub-contractors.
Multi Risks
This section of the policy provides cover for accidental loss or damage to cameras, lighting and electrical equipment, props, sets and wardrobe. This Section can be extended to include office contents whilst being used on the production.
Extra Expense
Protects the production company for increased costs by reason of an interruption to Principal Photography caused by damage to property owned by the insured or for which the insured is legally liable. In other words, provides protection to cover the costs of delays caused by material damage to property.
Money
This Section covers money that the production company is responsible for in the course of making a production.
Errors and Omissions
Protects the production company and distributors for claims/suits for libel, slander, defamation, plagiarism, breach of copyright, invasion of privacy, theft of rights and includes the legal fees incurred in the defence of the claim. Clearance procedures and title report required. Distributors in the USA will demand this cover.
The above is a summary only. Other covers of course may be required including workers compensation, motor vehicle, personal accident (for voluntary workers), travel, marine, livestock, aviation and aviation liability.
For more information about insurance for the film & TV industry, you can read our 'Guide to Film & TV Production Insurance', and our short blog about the importance of public liability insurance for film & TV sub-contractors.
Should you require a quotation for any of the above classes of film insurance, simply click the 'Request a Quote' at the top of this page to open the online form, or email us at film@midlandinsurance.com.au, or give us a call on 1300 880 768.
Midland Insurance Brokers are proud members of Screen Producers Australia and the Australian Screen Sound Guild.
Our brokers have worked alongside many producers to insure some of Australia’s best known productions. So whether you're working on a commercial, full-length TV series or movie, music video or corporate video, we can make sure you're covered from script to screen. We have extensive experience in insuring all elements of the film, television and photographic industries.
For more information about insurance for the film & TV industry, you can read our 'Guide to Film & TV Production Insurance', and our short blog about the importance of public liability insurance for film & TV sub-contractors.
Should you require a quotation for any of the above classes of film insurance, simply click the 'Request a Quote' button at the top or bottom of this page to open the online form.
BELOW IS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE TYPES OF COVER AVAILABLE TO THE FILM & TV INDUSTRY:
Public Liability
Protects you from claims made by third parties (i.e. customers, clients, members of the public) who may hold you responsible for personal injury to them or damage to their property during the course of your business. Please note that subcontractors (freelancers, independent contractors, etc) are not automatically covered. Prior arrangement must be made with underwriters to cover the liability of sub-contractors.
Multi Risks
Provides cover for accidental loss or damage to cameras, lighting and electrical equipment, props, sets and wardrobe. It can also be extended to include office contents whilst being used on the production.
Content Media Risk
Covers additional costs incurred due to loss or damage to the negative/tape/media of the production. Also provides cover for the risks of faulty stock, camera and processing (where most claims occur) and damage or loss whilst in transit.
Film Producers Indemnity
Provides a cover for the additional costs incurred due to death, disability, accident or illness of nominated personnel who are imperative to the continuation of the Production (e.g. Director, Lead Cast, Director of Photography). Cover indemnifies the production company. Nominated personnel are required to complete a satisfactory medical declaration form.
Extra Expense
Covers the costs of delays caused by material damage to property, or while recovering from a major disruptive event.
Money
This section covers money that the production company is responsible for in the course of making a production.
Errors and Omissions
Protects the production company and distributors for claims/suits for libel, slander, defamation, plagiarism, breach of copyright, invasion of privacy, theft of rights and includes the legal fees incurred in the defence of the claim. Distributors in the USA will demand this cover.
The above is a summary only. Other covers of course may be required including workers compensation, motor vehicle, personal accident (for voluntary workers), travel, marine, livestock, aviation and aviation liability.
There are a few ways you can get in touch with us. Either hit the 'Request a Quote' button below, email us at film@midlandinsurance.com.au, or give us a call on 1300 880 768.
Midland Insurance Brokers are proud members and supporters of Screen Producers Australia and the Australian Screen Sound Guild.
