The Front Row View (entertainment insurance blog)
Film and TV Industry Workers’ Compensation Explained
6 October, 2015 • Mike GronerCrew members on film productions, short films, commercials, docs and music videos should always be covered by work comp insurance - the risk of going without is too great. If you are a crew member working on a low- or micro-budget film production, you should always ask the producer if they have workers’ compensation co...
Front Row: Offering Online Camera Insurance Policies for Photographers
2 September, 2015 • David HamiltonOnline camera insurance program Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is excited to announce the launch of their new online camera insurance program. This unique offering allows photographers the chance to get quick quotes and process policy documents in less than five minutes, 365 days a year, 24/7 – the insurance equivale...
How To Reduce The Cost To Insure Your Photography Equipment
18 August, 2015 • David HamiltonPhotography equipment insurance It would seem obvious that one of the simplest ways to lower the cost of camera insurance is to assure the insurance company that the camera gear is safe and secure in your possession: but, what does this mean? First of all, use an insurance broker that is experienced in arranging camera...
Paddy and Nico and Key Person Insurance
7 August, 2015 • Steve BeattyKey Person Insurance (Canada) Britain’s Got Talent was thrown a curve ball when dance duo “Paddy and Nico” had to withdraw from the competition. The sudden change occurred due to a rib injury sustained by Paddy during a rehearsal. Part of the novelty of the team was the fact that the female dance partner was so much ol...
British Pantomime And Theatre Insurance
6 August, 2015 • Steve BeattySource: Royalty-free stock illustration ID: 494347219 | Shutterstock I sure hope “Theatr Clwyd” out in England had theatre insurance. A Christmas pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk was cut short after an actor twisted his ankle in the middle of a performance. The actor’s name is Edward York and he plays the role of “S...
How Can Music Venues And Tours Work Together Safely?
29 July, 2015 • Janet SelleryLast August, at the CITT (Canadian Institute for Theatre Technology) conference in Ottawa, we talked about health and safety in venues used for music tours and events. Here are three points that came up during our discussion: Preparation FOR TOURING Identify who has overall authority for H & S for each event. Depen...
Band On the Run: Touring Insurance Tips for Taking Your Show on the Road
28 July, 2015 • Steve BeattyTour Insurance for Musicians/Bands “Till those lights come up and we hear that crowd, and we remember why we came” -Jackson Browne, Stay Life on the road can be rife with challenges and filled with excitement and exhilaration. But a little insurance planning before heading out on tour will ensure your excitement is fro...
Carnet Bonds And Touring Insurance For Your Band | What is a Carnet?
28 July, 2015 • Steve BeattyCarnet Bonds: (pronounced ‘car-neh’) Carnet bonds must be posted with the Chamber of Commerce when you are taking your equipment outside of the country. A carnet is like a passport for the property you are taking on the road. It allows you to pass into a country with your equipment duty & tax free. A carnet is a fi...
Musician Liability Insurance: Make Sure Your Band's Tour Is Protected
28 July, 2015 • Steve BeattyLiability Insurance for Musicians When someone gets hurt or you damage property such as a venue, a hotel room or a studio, you could be facing a tour liability claim. They can be costly to defend and to settle, if you are negligent and are responsible to pay the other party for their injury or damage. To reduce your ri...
Touring Insurance For Your Band: Planes, Trains And Automobiles
28 July, 2015 • Steve BeattyPlanes, Trains and Automobiles - Musical Tour Insurance Non-owned aircraft, helicopters, aviation, rented vehicles, international exposures; these are all things to talk about with your broker when you are arranging your insurance. Chartered tour vehicles, buses or airplanes can present risks to you that need to be con...
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