Overview
Occurrence and claims made policies
Worldwide territory
No "hammer" clause governing settlement
Solutions
We offer coverage to Film businesses including Film Producers, Distributors, Libraries, and Acquisition & Development.
AXIS offers extensive underwriting and claim expertise, including staff attorneys specializing in First Amendment, Privacy, Publicity, Intellectual Property, Errors & Omissions, and Cyber/Data Security and Privacy, with a commitment to the Media space dating back to 1979.
Capabilities
- "Additional Insured" includes distributors, licensees, exhibitors, bond companies, financiers and loan-out companies
- Admitted coverage available in most states
- Advertising coverage for publicity and promotion of scheduled productions
- Coverage for producers, distributors, libraries, and acquisition & development
- "Damages" includes punitive and exemplary damages, where allowed by law, including most favorable venue language
- Independent contractors/freelancers furnishing matter or services to the named insured can be covered at the discretion of the named insured
- "Insured" includes subsidiaries, leased or temporary employees
- Merchandising coverage
- No "hammer" clause governing settlement
- Occurrence policy form (claims made policy available)
- Primary and excess coverage available
- Prior acts coverage
- Severability provisions
- Spousal coverage including domestic partners
- Term of insurance endorsement
- Title and music coverage
- Worldwide coverage (where permissible by law)
- $20 Million capacity
Target classes
- Acquisition and development
- Distributors
- Film producers
- Libraries
All capabilities (including deductibles, self-insured retentions, limits of liability and minimum premium) are for illustrative purposes only as to products offered by AXIS insurers licensed in the state and not necessarily indicative of the capabilities of any other AXIS company.
Not all insurance coverages or products are available in all states and policy terms may vary based upon individual state requirements. Issuance of coverage is subject to underwriting and coverage depends upon the actual facts of each case and the terms, conditions and exclusions of each individual policy. anyone interested in an insurance policy should request a copy of the policy itself for a description of the scope and limitations of coverage The information on this Website is provided for informational purposes only and is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation to buy, any particular insurance product. No insurance product is offered or will be sold in any state in which such offer or solicitation would be unlawful under the laws of such state. Certain products may be offered by AXIS companies not licensed in your state and therefore may only available through a licensed surplus lines broker. Surplus lines insurers do not generally participate in state guaranty funds and insureds are not protected by such finds, and surplus lines insurers are not always subject to the same insurance regulatory standards applicable to licensed insurance companies.
Documents
Application
Film and Entertainment Liability Renewal Application - A and D, Distribution and Library, AXIS 1010 0950
Claims examples
The following claims examples illustrate the types of exposures the film industry can face. Download claims example
Claims
We deliver on our promises
We go further with claims resolution that puts your customer first. Utilizing our highly skilled claims specialists to deliver effective resolution that meets your customers’ needs. Focusing on:
- Quick decision making
- Championing your needs
- An honest approach
Related
What’s happening at AXIS
Related news and updates across the organization
Find your future at AXIS
We are a global insurer and reinsurer tackling unique challenges. At the heart of it all? Our people. As unique as the risks we face.
