Film & Video Production Insurance in Chicago
Film & Video Production
At Truska Insurance Agency, we understand the complexities and unique risks involved in film production. Whether you're shooting a feature film, a commercial, or a documentary in the vibrant city of Chicago or LA, securing the right insurance coverage is essential to protect your investment, crew, and equipment. Our specialized film production insurance policies are designed to meet the needs of filmmakers, production companies, and studios of all sizes.
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Contact us today to get a free quote for your insurance needs. Our agents are standing by to help you find the perfect policy.
Why Choose Us?
Immediate Certificates of Insurance
Immediate Certificates of Insurance
Immediate Certificates of Insurance
A COI summarizes your insurance coverage. Most people will want to confirm that you are protected before starting a job or else they could be held liable for any accidents or injuries.
Expertise in Film Production
Immediate Certificates of Insurance
Immediate Certificates of Insurance
We specialize in the unique insurance needs of the film industry. Our team has extensive experience working with filmmakers and production companies in Chicago, ensuring you receive the best coverage tailored to your project.
Customized Coverage
Customized Coverage
Customized Coverage
No two productions are alike. We work closely with you to assess the specific risks of your project and customize your insurance package to provide the exact coverage you need.
Competitive Rates
Customized Coverage
Customized Coverage
We partner with leading insurance carriers to offer you the most comprehensive coverage at competitive rates, helping you stay within budget.
Program Highlights
Coverage Details
Coverage Details
Coverage Details
- Worldwide coverage territory
- Up to 12 months coverage term
- Up to 30,000,000 gross production cost
- 1 production or series
- Carriers A rated, XV, Admitted
- Lines of Business IM, GL, Auto, WC, Excess, Travel, Volunteers
Key Buybacks
Coverage Details
Coverage Details
- Stunts
- Animals
- Precision Driving
- Cast
- Animal Mortality
- and more
Coverage We Offer
Equipment Insurance
Equipment Coverage covers the cost of repairing or replacing your cameras, lighting, sound equipment, and other essential gear if they are damaged, lost, or stolen.
General Liability Insurance
General Liability Insurance protects your production company from claims of bodily injury or property damage that occur on set or at a location.
Automobile
Automobile Liability, Physical Damage.
Errors and Omissions Insurance
Errors and Omissions Insurance Protects against legal claims related to copyright infringement, defamation, or privacy violations that may arise from your film's content.
Workers' Compensation Insurance
Workers' Compensation is required by law; this coverage provides medical benefits and wage replacement for crew members who are injured on the job.
Excess Liability
Limits available up to 10 million.
Cast Insurance
Provides coverage if a key cast member becomes ill, injured, or unable to perform, resulting in production delays.
Production Media Insurance
Production Media Insurance covers the cost of replacing or reshooting footage if it's damaged, lost, or destroyed due to technical issues or other hazards.
Travel Accident
Limits available up to 10 million.
Volunteer Accident
Accident coverage for volunteers.
Eligible Stunts
Aerial Scenes
Aerial Scenes
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. For aerial scenes other than drones.
Animals
Aerial Scenes
Aerial Scenes
Scenes involving the use of animals, such as dogs, farm animals, household pets, and zoo animals.
Falls
Aerial Scenes
Fight Scenes
Scenes involving scripted and choreographed falls.
Fight Scenes
Precision Driving
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
Precision Driving
Precision Driving
Controlled driving on public roads, racetracks, off-road, chase scenes, skidding, collisions, explosions, motorcycles.
Pyrotechnics
Precision Driving
Precision Driving
Fireworks, flash boxes, demolition, explosions, and other pyrotechnic effects.
Railroad Scenes
Recreational Vehicles
Recreational Vehicles
Non-hazardous filming activities at railroad stations, inactive tracks, service tracks or taking place on a passenger, commuter, or freight train.
Recreational Vehicles
Recreational Vehicles
Recreational Vehicles
The use of recreational vehicles such as ATV's, go carts, mopeds, motorcycles, scooters, Segways, snowmobiles, and similar type vehicles.
Water Scenes
Recreational Vehicles
Water Scenes
Canoes, kayaks, shots on lakes, shoots primarily in water, surfing, pools. Does not provide watercraft coverage. See the movie boat program.
Weapons
Weapons
Water Scenes
Scenes that involve prop guns, squibs, blanks, knives or other similar weapons.
Production Insurance Experts
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Don't let unforeseen events jeopardize your film project. Contact Truska Insurance Agency today to discuss your film production insurance needs and get a free, no-obligation quote. We're here to help you protect your production from start to finish.
Truska Insurance Agency, Inc.
875 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3100, Chicago, Illinois 60611, United States
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