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Overview — Film / Production Insurance from Entertainment Pro Insurance Let the experts at Entertainment Pro Insurance help you place Film / Production Insurance for your entertainment and media clients. Entertainment Pro is a specialty wholesale broker that offers nationwide access to multiple carrier markets for motion picture, television, music, theatrical, broadcasting and special events risks. This program is designed for agents and brokers who need flexible coverage for productions, equipment, personnel and production-related third-party exposures. Coverage highlights Entertainment Pro Insurance places a broad package of production coverages. Typical features include: Extended pre-production and Cast Insurance — extra expense coverage for postponement, interruption or cancellation caused by accident, illness, death or kidnapping of declared artists, directors, animals or key personnel. Negative film, videotape & digitized image — protection for raw and exposed film, videotape, matrices, working prints and computer-generated imagery. Faulty stock, camera & processing — coverage for loss from fogging, defective equipment, faulty development, editing or accidental erasure. Props, sets & wardrobe (PSW) — all-risk coverage for rented or owned theatrical property, including loss of use to rental companies. Miscellaneous equipment — all-risk coverage for rented or owned cameras, sound, grip, lighting, post-production and mobile unit equipment. Extra expense — reimbursement to complete principal photography after covered loss to property or facilities contracted for the production. Third-party property damage (TPPD) — coverage for damage to others’ property while in the care, custody or control of the production. Post production cast insurance — extra expense coverage for declared persons during post production. Office contents, commercial vehicle physical damage, money & security — options to protect office property, non-owned/hired vehicles and money/securities on location. Ideal accounts and appetite This program is a good fit for independent and mid-sized productions and entertainment clients you represent, including: Independent feature films, shorts and documentaries Television pilots, episodic series and streaming productions Commercials, music videos and theatrical tours Live events, broadcast productions and special events Production companies needing equipment, PSW, or cast-related extra expense coverage You might present a client who needs cast insurance for a TV pilot or a small production company seeking combined equipment, PSW and extra expense coverage for a location shoot — Entertainment Pro can package these coverages through multiple carrier markets. Underwriting notes & minimum premiums - Program placement is handled by a wholesale broker; Entertainment Pro works with multiple carriers to match coverage to the production’s exposures. - Appetite and terms depend on production size, budgets, locations, declared artists and exposures (stunts, animals, special effects). Provide production schedules, budgets, cast/crew lists, equipment schedules and location details at submission. - Minimum premium: varies by carrier and coverage; advise that minimums are determined per account and by state. Entertainment Pro will confirm minimums with the underwriting market on submission. Territories & admitted status - States available: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, DC, WV, WI, WY. - Admitted status: All Available Markets — Entertainment Pro can access admitted and non-admitted solutions through its carrier partners depending on state and risk characteristics. Why work with Entertainment Pro Insurance on film & production risks - Specialty entertainment expertise: the firm focuses on motion picture, television, music, theatrical, broadcasting and special events risks. - Market access: multiple carrier relationships allow tailored placements for equipment, cast, extra expense and third-party exposures. - Wholesale broker support: underwriter coordination and program packaging that helps you submit complete files and get competitive terms faster. - Broad product set: from Faulty Camera/Stock and videotape/negative coverage to E&O/Media liability and contingency options, you can consolidate production needs with one wholesale partner. Contact / submission For more information about Film / Production Insurance in your state, please call: Sharon Emmons, Owner Entertainment Pro Insurance 9645 Padre Peak Court Las Vegas, NV 89178 (702) 639-3997 - Phone (702) 639-3994 - Fax Frequently Asked Questions What types of production accounts are a good fit for this program?This program fits independent features, shorts, documentaries, TV pilots/series, commercials, music videos, theatrical productions, broadcasts and special events that need coverage for cast, equipment, PSW, extra expense and third-party property damage. What submission materials should I provide to get a quick response?Include the production schedule and budget, cast and crew lists, equipment schedules, location details, a script or project summary and any prior loss history. These allow underwriters to price cast, extra expense and equipment exposures accurately. Are both admitted and non-admitted placements available?Yes. Entertainment Pro works with multiple carriers and can pursue admitted or non-admitted solutions depending on the state, coverage needed and the production’s risk profile. How are minimum premiums determined?Minimum premiums vary by carrier and the coverages requested. Entertainment Pro will confirm the applicable minimums and any retentions when you submit the account for placement. Can this program package media liability or errors & omissions with production coverages?Yes. Entertainment Pro has access to media/broadcasting professional liability and E&O markets and can coordinate those coverages with production property, equipment and cast insurance when appropriate. Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist.