Film & video productions are susceptible to a plethora of risks.
Injury to an actor can lead to suspension of a production; camera malfunction can necessitate a reshoot; damaged props can be expensive to replace; and access to filming locations could be lost for any number of reasons.
Film-All-Risk insurance is designed to take care of the whole spectrum of exposures associated with film & video productions, whether you are filming in one or multiple countries.
Key Features
Benefits:
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Underwritten by an international insurer
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Applies to productions that are filmed in Singapore, overseas or in multiple countries
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Covers from pre to post production
Each policy covers:
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a single production - e.g. a feature film, documentary, TVC, corporate video, short film
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a production series - e.g. a drama/documentary series, a series of corporate videos/short films/TVCs for the same platform or corporate client
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a collective of student films (from the same institution)
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Conditions:
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Only Singapore-registered companies (or institutions) can apply
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FIlm-All-Risk is a short-term, project-basis insurance cover. If you are looking for insurance plans that cover for the whole year, please go to Annual Company Package.
Coverage
Film-All-Risk insurance is a pre-packaged product consisting of the following covers (& more):
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Support - covers additional expenses following the physical loss, damage or deterioration of film, soundtrack, videotape & other digital support. Protects up to post-production
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Producers’ Indemnity - covers financial losses arising from a postponement, stoppage or abandonment of the shoot due to accidental damage or burglary of filming equipment, sets, vehicles and key location/facility
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Public Liability - covers the insured's legal liability to pay compensation for loss or damage to the property of others
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Production Equipment - covers physical loss or damage to the cameras, sound, lighting, grip, editing and other equipment used in the production
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Extreme Weather - pays for losses due to delay, postponement or cancellation due to extreme weather such as floods, hurricane (normal rain is not consider 'extreme weather')
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Props, Sets & Wardrobe; Entrusted properties - covers the physical loss or damage of such items
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Production Office Contents & Cash - covers accidental damage to furniture, computers & other office contents, as well as loss of money intended for the production due to theft under threat
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Depending on the needs of your production, the following types of insurance covers can be added at affordable rates:
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Non-Appearance - covers financial losses due to delays or abandonment in the event of accident or illness of the insured person/s
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Cancellation - covers financial losses due to the cancellation, interruption or postponement of the production for any reason beyond your control
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Drone Shoot - covers 3rd party liability & damage to equipment
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Group Personal Accident for cast & crew - reimburses medical expense that arises due an accident. pays out lump-sum benefit in the case of death or permanent disablement
Premium starts from $500+!
Policies are competitively priced to suit all budgets.
Student films can be insured as a bundle to save on premiums.
Download Film-All-Risk Proposal Form
Many producers of films & content for broadcast are taking up Professional Indemnity/ E&O insurance. Read more about it on our Professional Indemnity page.
