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Entertainment Insurance

From the big screen to streaming, from festivals to arenas and from motorsports teams and tracks to competitions and events, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty's (AGCS) Entertainment insurance team is a well-established market leader.

Since the silent film era in the 1890’s, Allianz has protected thousands of films for the industry’s top studios. With more than 100 years of experience, we cover a broad portfolio of risks including, Hollywood blockbusters, independent films, music tours, festivals and other live events

Our team is made up of entertainment underwriters, claims adjusters, safety experts and auditors dedicated to this specialty insurance business. Allianz is in the best position to help our clients with their global entertainment insurance needs wherever that may take them. 

Meet our experts

Michael Furtschegger
Global Head of Entertainment
+49-89-3800-90940 Email
Peter D. Williams
Global Product Leader – Production
+1-818-260-7418 Email
Mark Whayling
Global Product Leader - Live sector
+44-203-451-3489 email
Ruslan Mahammadli
Global Head of Portfolio Steering and Pricing, Entertainment
+1-917-438-7924 email
Ian Mercer
Regional Head of Entertainment London & Nordics
+44-203-451-3834 Email
Wanda Phillips
Regional Head of Entertainment North America
+1-212-823-8961 Email
Jan Prechtl
Regional Head of Entertainment Europe & Ibero/LatAm
+33-1-58-85-37-34 email

Production Insurance

Product description
Whether you need entertainment insurance for a film, TV show, whether for theatrical release or for streaming, we cover all elements required to bring the project to life. We also provide coverage for photographers and videographers rounding out comprehensive coverage options for a majority of production accounts.
 
Our global production and film insurance team has experience in providing practical risk-mitigation solutions for every aspect and works hand in hand with our safety experts and claims professionals to meet the expectations of this demanding segment.
Risks covered
  • DICE: documentaries, industrial, commercials and educational productions
  • advertising agency DICE wrap-ups
  • independent films
  • motion picture studio productions
  • post-production facilities
  • TV production

Live Insurance - Events & Sports

Product description
We provide coverage for tours and live events of all sizes, including solo shows, motor sports, week-long festivals and national and international tours. Our specialist team of underwriters and risk consultants focuses on safety while at the same time providing the knowledge and insights to help protect performers, equipment and audience members alike from the many risks that may be encountered with large and often complex live event productions.
Risks covered
  • Touring entertainers
  • Festivals
  • Concerts
  • Live events
  • Event promoters/producers
  • Sport events/teams/leagues/federations
  • Corporate events/fairs/exhibitions
  • Equipment rental
  • Motorsport events/teams/associations/governing bodies

Market focus at a glance

Types of coverage

  • Production portfolio: cast, extra expense, props/sets/wardrobe, miscellaneous equipment, media: negative film & faulty stock, third party property damage
  • Inland marine/equipment floater
  • General liability
  • Umbrella/excess liability
  • Workers’ compensation/employers’ liability, auto
  • Property
  • Foreign package liability
  • Contingency:
    - Cancellation
    - Non-appearance
    - Transmission Failure

At AGCS we we cover a broad portfolio of Entertainment risks, with a particular focus on:

  • Global advertising wrap-up/DICE insurance programs
  • Global motion picture/TV programs
  • Media equipment & events/sports liability
  • Theatrical and global conferences & exhibition programs
AGCS will consider every risk on its own merit. Capacity and coverage offered to individual clients subject to hazard, Nat Cat exposure, grading, terms & conditions.
The products and services described on this page may not be available in all AGCS locations. Please contact your local office for full information on local product availability.
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