ASK & DISCUSS
INDEXPublic liability insurance for documentary self-shooter
2 years, 4 months ago - Katy McGahan
I'm about to start making a documentary, shooting mainly outdoors in rural places around the UK. One of the areas I'm going to be filming is owned by a charity and they have requested that I show proof of public liability insurance. I'm a self-shooter, (but might occasionally work with one another crew member such as a sound recordist or cinematographer) but mainly it'll be just me. Are there any documentary self-shooters out there who can recommend an insurance company who won't charge too much given that there won't be hired equipment and a film crew?
Only members can post or respond to topics. LOGIN
Not a member of SP? JOIN or FIND OUT MORE
2 years, 4 months ago - Oli Cohen
Join BECTU and get public liability insurance through them. Good luck, Oli
Response from 2 years, 4 months ago - Oli Cohen SHOW
2 years, 4 months ago - joe lee
I recommend checking out Hiscox or eversure.
Response from 2 years, 4 months ago - joe lee SHOW
2 years, 4 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin
I have all my business insurance through Hiscox - pretty simple and good service. You might find that public liability plus cover for your kit etc cheaper than you think. I pay £120 or thereabouts a year.
Response from 2 years, 4 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin SHOW
2 years, 4 months ago - Katy McGahan
Thanks, that's good to know.
Response from 2 years, 4 months ago - Katy McGahan SHOW
2 years, 4 months ago - Jenny Collins
Hi, I'm with BECTU and get it through them. I find them very helpful and it's really simple to do. If you are with a union already, maybe check with them
Response from 2 years, 4 months ago - Jenny Collins SHOW
2 years, 4 months ago - Katy McGahan
Thanks, I'm not a 'jobbing' filmmaker at the moment so won't be joining BECTU, but good to know for future reference.
Response from 2 years, 4 months ago - Katy McGahan SHOW
2 years, 4 months ago - margaret Higginson
Hi Katy
If you join AN ( artists newsletter) for the year you get free public liability insurance. All for about £38 .. really good value.
all the best Margaret Higginson
Response from 2 years, 4 months ago - margaret Higginson SHOW
2 years, 4 months ago - Katy McGahan
Thanks for the responses. Very much appreciated. I went with Eversure in the end as they offer a very bespoke insurance policy for photographers/videographers at a pretty reasonable price.
Response from 2 years, 4 months ago - Katy McGahan SHOW