General Liability Insurance for Production Companies

Production environments create liability exposures that generic business insurance policies may not fully contemplate.

Film productions involve:

General Liability coverage is often one of the foundational components of a film production insurance program.

General Liability coverage may help protect against claims involving:

That may include situations involving:

Production companies frequently need Certificates of Insurance (COI’s) issued for:

These certificates may include:

Fast and accurate COI handling is often critical to keeping productions moving.

Production schedules move quickly, locations change constantly, and insurance requirements can evolve from project to project.

We work with production companies, owner/operators, videographers, and photographers who need coverage built around real production workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, production companies carry General Liability insurance because filming operations regularly involve third-party property, temporary locations, clients, crew members, and public environments.
General Liability coverage is often required before filming at certain locations, obtaining permits, working with agencies, or renting equipment.
Description text gGeneral Liability coverage is commonly designed to help protect against third-party bodily injury, property damage, personal injury, and legal defense costs.
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Filming locations often request Certificates of Insurance (COIs) to confirm the production company carries active liability coverage.
They may also request:
- Additional Insured wording
- Waiver of Subrogation wording
- Specific liability limits
These requirements are common for studios, municipalities, rental properties, and commercial filming locations.
General Liability is often one part of a broader production insurance structure.
Many production companies also carry:
- Equipment coverage
- Inland Marine coverage
- Hired & Non-Owned Auto coverage
- Coverage for rented or borrowed gear
Coverage needs can vary significantly depending on production size, equipment exposure, travel, rentals, and vehicle use.