Film, TV and Video Production Insurance
The Film, TV and Video production program offers nationwide coverage for a wide range of film production risks, including short-term film productions; annual documentary, industrial, educational, and commercial films for television; film producers; student filmmakers; and production companies.
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Appetite
- Film and video productions, with budgets up to $25 million (short-term and annual)
Geography
- Worldwide for clients based in the United States
Coverages offered
- Inland Marine
- General Liability
- Hired and Non-Owned Auto
- Excess Liability
- Travel Accident
- Workers' Compensation
- Volunteer Accident
- All quoting is done online by the retail broker
- Equipment up to $2,500,000
- Liability up to $12,000,000
- Admitted
- Real-time online quoting (typically less than two minutes to quote), immediate policy issuance
- Over 30 coverages
- Insureds receive access codes to issue certificates online 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Stunts, cast coverage and more
FAQs
Film, TV, and Video Production Insurance from Zurich provides specialized coverage designed to protect productions from financial loss during filming, production, and post production. Coverage addresses risks related to equipment, locations, cast and crew, and third party liability.
Zurich Production insurance is typically purchased by:
- Film and television producers
- Production companies
- Commercial and corporate video producers
- Digital media and content creators
Coverage helps protect organizations responsible for managing production risks, contracts, and budgets.
Zurich insures a wide range of productions, including:
- Feature films
- Television shows and series
- Commercials and advertising shoots
- Documentaries
- Corporate, educational, and digital video productions
Coverage is tailored based on production scope, duration, and risk profile.
Film, TV, and Video Production insurance programs from Zurich may include:
- Production package coverage
- Equipment insurance
- General Liability
- Workers’ Compensation
- Automobile Liability (when applicable)
Coverage options vary depending on production needs and underwriting requirements.
Yes. Zurich Production insurance may cover owned, rented, or leased equipment, helping protect cameras, lighting, sound equipment, and other production gear against covered loss or damage.
Yes. Zurich Production insurance can cover filming at various locations, including studios, public venues, private property, and remote locations, subject to underwriting approval. Coverage helps address location specific risks and contractual requirements.
Coverage options through Zurich may include protections for cast and crew, such as Workers’ Compensation and Liability insurance, depending on the production structure and jurisdiction.
Yes. Zurich Film, TV, and Video Production insurance programs are available nationwide, subject to underwriting guidelines and applicable state regulations.
Yes. Zurich works closely with insurance agents and brokers who specialize in entertainment and media risks to design coverage that aligns with production needs and industry standards.
Businesses and brokers interested in coverage can request contact via the Film, TV, and Video appetite page on ZProgramsMatch.
Producers choose Zurich because of:
- Experience supporting complex production risks
- Program based insurance expertise
- Strong claims handling and underwriting support
- Long term financial stability
Zurich helps production teams focus on creativity while managing risk behind the scenes.