Film Program Portfolio
Film, TV, and Media Production
Competitive premiums with underwriting depth for productions up to $1,000,000 and up to 60 days in duration.
Budget
Up to $1,000,000 short-term
Duration
Up to 60 days
Placement
Admitted + specialty pathways
Eligible Productions
Short-term productions that fit the program
There are over 50 types of eligible productions, including commercials, music videos, short films, feature films, and webisodes.
- Have a budget of no more than $1,000,000.
- Shoot only in the U.S. or Canada.
- Exclude prohibited high-hazard productions unless separately placed.
Budget
Up to $1,000,000
Short-term productions are structured for quick review and online quoting support.
Duration
Up to 60 days
Designed for short-term productions, branded content, and commercial work.
Placement
Admitted + specialty pathways
Coverage paths depend on class, territory, declared stunts, and certificate requirements.
Eligible production examples
The examples below reflect the production types currently shown in the source materials for this program family.
52 listed production types
Coverage stack
Available coverages currently shown for the short-term production package.
| Inland Marine | Rented equipment, owned equipment, props, sets and wardrobe, negative & faulty stock, third party property damage, extra expense, cast and more. |
|---|---|
| General Liability | General liability (including increased limits), stunt buyback, special certificates and waivers. |
| Automobile | Automobile liability, physical damage. |
| Workers Compensation | Workers compensation. |
| Excess Liability | Limits available up to $10 million. |
| Travel Accident | Travel accident to comply with guild requirements. |
| Volunteer Accident | Accident coverage for volunteers. |
Cast extra expense
Cast extra expense is available for production programs. Coverage options include blanket coverage with sickness, blanket coverage without sickness, and family bereavement.
Cast limits available are 100%, 75%, 50% and 25% of gross production cost.
Stunts, animals, and precision driving
Declared stunts, animals, and precision driving scenes can be purchased as a buyback to the existing stunt exclusion.
- Multiple scenes may be declared to a single production and quoted online.
- Coverage depends on complete scene details and underwriting review.
- Workers' compensation treatment can differ for certain declared stunt classes.
Eligible stunts
Eligible declared stunts, animals, and precision driving scenes can be purchased as a buyback to the existing stunt exclusion. Multiple scenes can be quoted online simultaneously with the production.
Aerial Scenes
Shoots from aircraft including airplanes, helicopters, gliders, balloons and unmanned aircraft (drones). Includes scenic shots from private or commercial aircraft that do not involve aerial acrobatics or other hazardous maneuvers.
Animals
Scenes involving the use of animals, such as dogs, farm animals, household pets, and zoo animals.
Falls
Scenes involving scripted and choreographed falls.
Fight Scenes
Fight scenes that are choreographed, structured, and sequenced. These scenes may involve physical contact between actors and the use of weapons.
Precision Driving
Controlled driving on public roads, race tracks, off-road, chase scenes, skidding, collisions, explosions, and motorcycles.
Pyrotechnics
Fireworks, flashboxes, demolition, explosions, and other pyrotechnic effects.
Railroad Scenes
Non-hazardous filming activities at railroad stations, inactive tracks, service tracks or on passenger, commuter, or freight trains.
Recreational Vehicles
Use of recreational vehicles such as ATVs, go karts, mopeds, motorcycles, scooters, segways, snowmobiles, and similar vehicles.
Water Scenes
Canoes, kayaks, lake shoots, surfing, and pool scenes. Watercraft liability may require separate placement.
Weapons
Scenes involving prop guns, squibs, blanks, knives or similar weapons.
How to include stunts
- Stunts are quoted online simultaneously with the production.
- Stunts must be declared.
- Multiple stunts may be declared to a single production.
- Certain stunt classes are specialty-routed for workers compensation.
Eligible states
Program availability is offered nationwide through admitted and non-admitted placements based on class, venue requirements, and underwriting review.
How Submissions Are Reviewed
- 1Production scope, budget, and timeline
- 2Location requirements and permits
- 3Stunt and special effects coordination
- 4Cast and key crew lists
- 5Expedited review for productions with completion bonds
Certificates and Compliance
Certificates of insurance are issued to satisfy venue, landlord, and municipal requirements as a standard part of coverage. Our team understands the specific certificate requirements for this industry.
- Certificates for location owners and municipalities
- Studio and lot certificates
- Sponsor and financier certificates
Documentation Typically Requested
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Our specialty underwriting team reviews all film, tv & media production submissions. Expedited review available for qualifying risks with complete documentation.