A financial setback can spell disaster for film and TV productions. Whether you’re working on a documentary, short film or commercial, insurance may help you in several ways.
From on-set accidents that result in injury to members of the public, to property damage caused during location shoots, public and products liability is designed to cover these risks and more, ensuring your production stays on track.
If you want to cover risks associated with using or lending out your production equipment, consider equipment insurance. Equipment cover can help protect you for costs associated with accidental damage.
Get in touch with us to discuss your needs.
We offer three insurance products to cover a wide range of occupations and activities.
Our 30-day Individual Freelancer Cover and our 12-Month Individual Freelancer Cover suits those who are being contracted to a production, such as:
Our 12-Month Film and TV Production Cover suits those who are organising a production project. Activities insurable under this policy include:
Can’t see your specialty listed? Get in touch with us to discuss your needs.
This depends on which level of cover you buy.
Our 30-Day Individual Freelancer Cover only provides coverage for Australia and New Zealand. However, our 12-Month Individual Freelancer Cover and 12-Month Film and TV Production Cover options offer worldwide coverage (except for USA and Canada).
Not sure which level of cover you need? Speak to a Marsh broker to discuss your options before you buy online.
Your certificate of currency – also known as a certificate of insurance – expires on the same date as your individual freelancer or film and TV production insurance policy. You’ll need to purchase a new policy once your existing cover expires.
If an incident occurs, contact the Marsh entertainment team as soon as you can. We want you to get the best possible outcome, so we will advocate for you throughout the entire claims process.
Claims can be stressful, but – as the world’s largest insurance broker – we strive to make the process straightforward.
Yes. You can contact Marsh to add a new interested party to your certificate of currency.
Marsh Advantage Insurance Pty Ltd (ABN 31 081 358 303, AFSL 238369) (“Marsh”) arranges the general insurance (i.e. not the Discretionary Trust Arrangement) and is not the insurer. This page contains general information and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. For full details of the terms, conditions and limitations of the covers, refer to the specific policy wordings and/or Product Disclosure Statements available from Marsh on request. Marsh makes no representation or warranty concerning the application of policy wordings or the financial condition or solvency of insurers or re-insurers. Marsh makes no assurances regarding the availability, cost, or terms of insurance coverage. Any statements concerning actuarial, tax, accounting, or legal matters are based solely on our experience as insurance brokers and risk consultants and are not to be relied upon as actuarial, accounting, tax, or legal advice, for which you should consult your own professional advisors. The Discretionary Trust Arrangement is issued by the Trustee, JLT Group Services Pty Ltd (ABN 26 004 485 214, AFSL 417964) (“JGS”). Any advice or dealing in relation to the Discretionary Trust Arrangement is provided by JLT Risk Solutions Pty Ltd (ABN 69 009 098 864, AFSL 226 827) (“JLT”). JGS and JLT are businesses of Marsh McLennan. The cover provided by the Discretionary Trust Arrangement is subject to the Trustee’s discretion and/or the relevant policy terms, conditions and exclusions.
LCPA 24/412
