General Liability

What Is Cast Insurance and Why Is It So Important?

Your production’s biggest asset may not be your gear or your location—it’s your talent. Whether it’s a high-profile lead or a key behind-the-scenes contributor, losing essential personnel due to injury, illness, or death can put your project on hold—or worse, cancel it entirely. Cast insurance exists to protect productions from the financial fallout of those […]
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How Much Insurance Is Enough for Your Production?

This is one of the most frequent questions we get at MovieInsure—and with good reason. Every production is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all number when it comes to coverage limits. Producing a 5-day indie shoot with volunteer crew? You might need a $1M liability policy. Coordinating a 3-week commercial shoot with rented locations, paid talent, […]
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What You Need to Know About Insuring Foreign Productions

Producing content overseas can be an incredible opportunity—from tax incentives to exotic backdrops—but it also comes with a unique set of insurance challenges. Whether you’re filming a documentary in South America, a feature in Europe, or a commercial in Asia, understanding the requirements for foreign production insurance is crucial to avoid delays, fines, or uncovered […]
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How to Insure Music Events: Protecting Performances, People, and Profits

Music events—whether a local concert, a weekend festival, or a nationwide tour—bring people together in unforgettable ways. But behind every powerful performance is a mountain of planning, logistics, and risk. Equipment malfunctions, injuries, weather delays, and cancellations can all threaten your success—and your budget.   That’s where entertainment insurance steps in.   At MovieInsure, we […]
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Film Tariffs and the Indie Filmmaker

The recent announcement by President Donald Trump proposing a 100% tariff on foreign-produced films has sent ripples through the global film industry. While major studios express concern over increased production costs and potential international retaliation, independent filmmakers may find unexpected opportunities in this shifting landscape. Understanding the Proposed Tariffs President Trump’s rationale for the tariffs […]
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