Film Production & Media InsuranceSpecialist insurance for film, television, commercials, music, and media productions. Placed through international specialty markets by a proud member of the Media Insurance Network (MIN).
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Pioneer Insurance Brokers is a member of Media Insurance Network (MIN), the only worldwide media and entertainment insurance organisation. MIN brings together highly experienced specialist brokers from across the globe, providing insurance solutions for media, sports, and entertainment wherever you happen to be working.
This membership gives our clients direct access to a global network of media insurance expertise, international specialty markets, and streamlined underwriting, documentation, and claims processing. Whether your production is shooting in the UAE, across the region, or anywhere in the world, we can deliver the cover you need, where you need it.
MIN’s network covers worldwide production insurance (cast, digital media, props, sets, wardrobe, equipment, public liability), fixed and mobile equipment, production facilities, and personal accident and travel cover for crew in high-risk or conflict zones.
Covers extra expenses and losses if a declared cast member is unable to perform due to illness, injury, or death. Coverage can extend through post-production for voiceovers and reshoots, and can include family bereavement.
Covers loss of or damage to raw film stock, videotape, digital media, and hard drives. Also covers losses arising from faulty cameras, faulty stock, or processing errors that corrupt or destroy footage.
Covers physical loss of or damage to props, sets, costumes, and wardrobe used in the production, whether owned, rented, or borrowed.
All risk cover for owned or rented camera, sound, grip, lighting, communication, and other production equipment. Covers equipment on set, in storage, and in transit.
Covers additional costs necessary to complete principal photography if the production is interrupted or delayed due to damage to property, equipment, or facilities, or due to cast illness or injury.
Covers damage to locations, venues, and third party property used during the production. Often required by location owners before they grant filming permission.
Covers legal liability for bodily injury or property damage to third parties arising from production activities. Essential for location permits and venue access
Covers cast and crew for work related injuries during the production. Personal accident and travel insurance can also be arranged for crew working in high-risk or remote locations.
Depending on the production, we can also arrange:
We arrange insurance for productions of every type and scale:
Whether you are producing a self-funded independent short film or a large-scale international production shooting across multiple countries, we have the market access and expertise to design the right programme.
Beyond production risks, media companies face liability exposures related to the content they create and distribute. A single claim alleging defamation, copyright infringement, or invasion of privacy can result in significant legal costs and damages.
This cover is essential for producers, distributors, broadcasters, publishers, and any business that creates or distributes content. Many distribution agreements and broadcaster contracts require evidence of E&O insurance before they will acquire or broadcast your content.
As a member of Media Insurance Network, we have access to a global network of media insurance specialists and international specialty markets. This means we can arrange cover for productions shooting anywhere in the world, with local expertise and international underwriting capability.
Film production insurance is a specialty product. We place cover through leading international markets, including Lloyd’s of London and global entertainment underwriters, accessing broader terms and more competitive pricing than local markets alone can offer.
We engage with your production from the earliest stages, providing advice during pre-production, reviewing scripts for potential risks, and ensuring your programme is in place before cameras roll.
Every production is different. We design each programme individually based on your script, shooting schedule, locations, budget, cast, and the specific risks involved. There is no off-the-shelf solution.
Productions don’t keep office hours. Our team is available around the clock for urgent issues that arise on set or on location.
From equipment damage to cast illness to production delays, our team has experience handling the types of claims that are unique to the media and entertainment industry.
Share the details: type of production, budget, shooting locations, schedule, key cast, and any specific risks such as stunts, water scenes, or high-risk locations.
Our team assesses the risks, recommends the appropriate covers, and approaches international specialty markets through our MIN network to obtain tailored terms.
We issue your policy and certificates of insurance before principal photography begins. Locations, rental houses, and venues receive the documentation they need.
We provide ongoing support throughout the production, including any mid-shoot amendments, additional location cover, and full claims handling if something goes wrong.
Film production insurance is a specialist package of covers designed to protect the financial investment in a film, television, or media production. It covers risks such as cast illness or injury, damage to equipment and props, loss of footage, production delays, third party liability, and property damage at locations. It is essential for any production, from a small commercial to a major feature film.
In most cases, yes. Many filming locations, equipment rental houses, and studios require proof of insurance before they will grant access. Financiers and completion bond companies also typically require a production insurance policy to be in place. Beyond contractual requirements, production insurance protects your budget from the potentially devastating financial consequences of an unexpected event during filming.
Cast insurance covers the extra expenses and losses your production would incur if a declared cast member is unable to perform due to illness, injury, or death. This can include the cost of reshooting scenes, production delays, and in extreme cases, the abandonment of the production. Coverage typically continues through post-production for voiceovers and reshoots.
Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance, also known as media liability, covers legal claims arising from the content of your production. This includes claims of defamation, copyright infringement, invasion of privacy, and plagiarism. Many distributors, broadcasters, and streaming platforms require producers to hold E&O insurance before they will acquire or distribute your content.
Yes. As a member of Media Insurance Network (MIN), we have access to a global network of specialist brokers and international underwriting markets. We can arrange cover for productions shooting anywhere in the world, with local expertise in the specific requirements of each location.
Stunts, pyrotechnics, water scenes, aerial sequences, and other hazardous activities require specialist underwriting and approval. We can arrange cover for these activities as part of your production programme, subject to a review of the planned activity and the safety measures in place.
As early as possible. We recommend engaging with us during pre-production so we can review the script, assess the risks, and ensure your programme is in place well before cameras roll. Many costs are committed during pre-production, and early cover protects those investments.
MIN is the only worldwide media and entertainment insurance organisation. It brings together specialist brokers from across the globe, providing tailored insurance solutions for media, sports, and entertainment productions wherever they are operating. Pioneer is the MIN member for the UAE and the region, giving our clients access to this global network of expertise.
From independent shorts to international feature films, Pioneer Insurance Brokers arranges specialist production insurance through the Media Insurance Network and leading international markets.
