Did you know 60% of entertainment claims stem from cast and crew illness? Or that a single canceled tour can cost $12 million? Whether you're producing a film or staging a festival, the risks are real—and so is the need for comprehensive insurance.
At first glance, the entertainment industry looks like red carpets, packed arenas, and perfectly choreographed productions. But anyone who’s worked behind the scenes knows the less glamorous truth: the show is fragile. A single cast injury, a cyberattack, or a canceled shoot can throw weeks—or even millions of dollars—into chaos.
In 2022, a major streaming series was forced to halt filming when its lead actor became ill. The insurer paid out $4.5 million to cover reshoots and delays.1 That’s not an outlier—it’s the kind of disruption producers now plan for.
While entertainment is built on creativity, it runs on risk. According to Allianz, 60% of claims in film and TV production are due to illness or injury to cast and crew.1 You can insure your cameras and costumes—but if your lead actor pulls a hamstring or your director is hospitalized, your budget is toast.
And it’s not just people. In 2023, cyberattacks targeting entertainment companies rose 50%, with ransom demands and data leaks threatening projects before they ever hit the screen.2
Insurance exists in entertainment for one simple reason: it allows creativity to thrive without risking financial ruin. Here are a few types of coverage that keep productions running:
Cast Insurance: Pays out if key personnel can’t work due to illness, injury, or death.
Event Cancellation: Covers financial losses if a concert, festival, or tour can’t proceed.
General Liability: Protects against third-party claims from injuries or damage.
Cyber Insurance: Vital now that scripts, schedules, and dailies live online.
Errors & Omissions (E&O): Safeguards against copyright or defamation claims tied to content.
In 2022, an international tour was postponed due to COVID-19, triggering a $12 million payout from the event cancellation policy.1
The entertainment industry is built on uncertainty. The lights may shine bright on opening night, but the months leading up to that moment are filled with hurdles. Insurance doesn’t eliminate those challenges—but it ensures that when things go wrong, they don’t go all the way off the rails.
Because when the spotlight shuts off, it’s the quiet protections in the background that keep the show from going dark.
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