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  Note: This is a general summary of coverages and it is not intended to give complete policy information.  All coverages and exclusions are found in the policies.  
   
  Coverages and services described in this website are generally stated for the purpose of promotion. The material does not modify or amend the terms, conditions, or coverages of any policy. Please ask your Supple-Merrill & Driscoll, Inc. representative to explain coverage details, exclusions, limits or other provisions of any insurance policy.  

 

Inland Marine - Equipment, Props, Sets and Wardrobe

What is covered? Camera, sound, lighting and miscellaneous rented equipment. Owned equipment is not covered. Props, sets, and wardrobe are covered.
How much should I insure for? The insurable value should be the total value of your rented equipment, props, sets, and wardrobe from all vendors. Owned equipment, props, sets, and wardrobe can not be covered.
Can the deductible be changed? No.  The deductible is based on the total combined limit of equipment, props, sets, and wardrobe.
Are "Loss Payees" included? Equipment insurance includes your vendors being provided with certificates of insurance naming them as loss payee in the event of a loss.  Unlimited certificates can be issued.
      
Negative Film or Videotape, Faulty Stock & Camera Processing
What is covered? Damage or destruction of raw film or tape stock, exposed film or videotape, faulty stock, faulty cameras or lenses.
How much should I insure for?

The limit is the budget you declared as your largest production.

    
Extra Expense
What is covered? Extra expense reimburses the insured for the out-of-pocket expenses in the event of the interruption, postponement or cancellation of the specifically declared production. As a result of loss or damage to or destruction of property or facilities contracted for use by the insured.
    
Third Party Property Damage
What is covered? Covers damages to property of others while it is in the care, custody and control of the insured (i.e. damage to a house that you are shooting in).
    
General Liability
What is covered?

Covers the insured for losses due to bodily injury or property damage caused by the insured’s employees or agents.  Locations will require general liability of at least 1,000,000.  The aggregate is the total liability limit.  The occurrence is the limit per claim.
Are "additional insureds" included? With blanket additional insureds, your vendors and locations will be provided with certificates of insurance naming them as additional insureds in the event of a loss. Unlimited certificates can be issued.
Special Certificates (FilmLA, NYC, Etc.) The City of LA, other cities, and entities may require “special wording on their certificates or have a special form they require be completed.  Film permit offices will require this.
     
Automobile (Hired & Non-Owned)
What is covered? All vehicles that you rent for the production.  Liability covers injury to third parties or damage to their property.  Physical damage provides coverage for damage to the vehicles.
    
Excess Liability
What is covered?

This provides excess liability over the general liability and/or automobile (if purchased) and can be obtained in increments of 1,000,000.

    
Workers' Compensation
Who & What is covered? Injury to your compensated and non-compensated employees and volunteers.
Who is not covered? For corporations, partnership, LLC’s and other legal entities, officers are excluded from coverage.  For individuals and dba’s, the owners are excluded from coverage.
 

  

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