Film Production Insurance, Where Do You Get Yours?

[Jason beaumont]

I am trying to shoot a short I wrote, and the location I need in a community location ( A Basketball Court ) so they are requiring me to get a permit, which requires me to get film production insurance.
This isn't a big shoot or anything, but the quotes I'm getting are around $600 for the day for the production insurance. Does that sound right? Also can you list where you get your insurance from for things like this, thanks.

 

[Gar Hoover]

Hey, Jason:

I can't tell where you are in the world, but I'm in Chicago and have used this company and they really treated us right:

http://www.johnsonese.com/

The owner, Chris, who has since become a friend, is a reasonable guy who understands indie issues and will work within your budget to get you the best deal. We shot a two-hander -- one set, no moving cars -- and the rate was the best we found (and much less than you were quoted).

Email him directly at chris@johnsonese.com and tell him The Hoovers sent you

Best of luck.

 

[Chris McKechnie]

Insuremyequipment is what a lot of us use and is great!

 

[Gavin Greenwalt]

Insuremyequipment is what a lot of us use and is great!

I send all of my renters here. They seem to be good. They do have a minimum $271 policy rate. So if you are being quoted $271... you might as well add on features like loss of use.

 

[Josiah Duncan]

I also use Insuremyequipment for my equipment and the rates seems pretty reasonable. I think what OP is looking for is liability insurance though.

 

[Brendan H. Banks]

I am trying to shoot a short I wrote, and the location I need in a community location ( A Basketball Court ) so they are requiring me to get a permit, which requires me to get film production insurance.
This isn't a big shoot or anything, but the quotes I'm getting are around $600 for the day for the production insurance. Does that sound right? Also can you list where you get your insurance from for things like this, thanks.

Doesn't sound incorrect but I'm sure there are cheaper coverages elsewhere.

I pay for blanket coverage (liability, location, and equipment) for the year through TCP as recommended by a friend of mine and it's great. I pay just over $2k/year and it covers all my shoots (that's my basic premium, however I have additional aerial and workman's comp). If you find yourself doing more than 5 shoots per year, it's more than worth it. Protects you and the people working for you. If you are interested, let me know and I can link you up with my agent who helped me get setup.

 

[Jason beaumont]

thank you all so much!