Policy snapshot
Covers financial loss due to disruption or cancellation of film or TV production caused by accidents, weather, equipment failure, or cast-related issues.
What is Film Production Insurance?
Film Insurance protects producers from financial loss during shooting due to accidents, delays, or disruptions. It’s essential for studios, production houses, and OTT content creators.
What can it cover?
- The policy covers delays or loss arising from illness/injury to actors, equipment damage, weather interruptions, or location issues. Optional extensions include negative film loss, props/wardrobe, and media liability. It can also cover pre- and post-production stages.
Who should consider it?
- Film and TV production companies, OTT producers and advertising agencies, Event organizers and broadcasters.
Key features to understand
- Covers cast, crew, equipment, sets, and location damage
- Shoot delays, cancellation or abandonment
- Errors & Omissions cover for distribution risks
- Available for movies, TVCs, OTT series, documentaries
What deserves attention before you buy?
Coverage, exclusions, sub-limits, deductibles, waiting periods, warranties and underwriting can vary between insurers and policy versions. The policy wording and schedule remain the definitive contract. Novo can help you review the relevant terms for your requirement.
Read the wording, not just the brochure
The schedule and policy wording determine the actual contract.
Compare meaningful differences
Look at exclusions, limits, deductibles, conditions and claim requirements—not premium alone.
Think beyond purchase
Servicing and claims-related support can matter as much as placement.