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Artists/Bands

We recommend you to consider the following types of policy:

>> Cancellation insurance and non-appearance insurance
>> Cash insurance
>> Combined liability insurance
>> Equipment insurance
>> Errors and omissions
>> Travel insurancea

Band Management

We recommend you to consider the following types of policy:

>> Business insurance
>> Confidential life cover
>> Disability insurance

Concerts/Events

We recommend you to consider the following types of policy:

>> Cancellation and non-appearance
>> Cash
>> liabilities
>> Equipment
>> Travel

Event Production Companies

We recommend you to consider the following types of policy:

>> Business Interruption
>> Combined Liability
>> Equipment
>> Personal Accident
>> Travel

Event Services

Increasingly, providers to the events industry are expected to achieve higher levels of professionalism, not only in the services they provide but in their insurance cover. It is now common practice for a contract to request confirmation that adequate insurance is in place. This applies equally to companies and individual providers, the only difference being the scale on which cover is required.
In 1996, the Production Services Association asked Robertson Taylor to create an insurance package which reflects the specific needs of freelance workers in the events industry. This package has proved very popular in the industry

We recommend you to consider the following types of policy:

>> Equipment
>> Combined liability
>> Business interruption
>> Travel
>> Personal accident

Record Companies

We recommend you to consider the following types of policy:

>> Confidential life cover
>> Directors and officers
>> Disability
>> Errors and omissions
>> Office Combined

Recording Studios

Whether you are operating from home or from a commercially run studio, we can arrange insurance to reflect your needs. This can be tailored to reflect your terms and conditions of hire, whether prepared independently or in line with those of the Association of Professional Recording Studios (APRS).

We recommend that you consider the following types of policy:

>> Business interruption
>> Liabilities
>> Studio building and contents
>> Recordings

Songwriters/Composers

Claims for infringement of copyright are growing alarmingly, thanks to modern technology and the current practice of sampling. These claims are often opportunistic and without merit, but a defence must still be mounted. Likewise, hit songwriters are increasingly facing accusations of plagiarism.
These assaults can be expensive to fight, as well as taking time and attention that you should be giving to your music.

>> Copyright Protection

Tours

Tours are inherently complex, because they involve the transport of equipment and tour personnel, control of large numbers of visitors and performances by celebrities and they can be at the whim of the weather. They are likely to require both standard and specialised insurance policies. Businesses that can benefit from such policies include Promoters, Bands, Agents, Producers, Managers, Sponsors, Broadcasting companies, Merchandisers, Sound companies, and Hire companies

We recommend that the following types of insurance be considered:

>> Cancellation and non-appearance
>> Cash
>> Combined liability
>> Equipment
>> Travel

Conferences/Exhibitions

We have an insurance package that is designed to meet all the needs of organisers and exhibitors
If you are organising an event yourself, or are representing a third party who is doing so, we recommend you to consider taking the following types of cover:

>> Cancellation and abandonment insurance
>> Cash insurance
>> Combined liability insurance
>> Equipment insurance
>> Travel delay

Corporate Hospitality

Whether you are organising an event or taking guests to someone else’s, you are dependent on the smooth running of the occasion. We can provide an insurance package which can protect the financial involvement both of the organisers of corporate hospitality and of their clients.
You should consider the following types of insurance:

>> Cancellation and non-appearance
>> Combined liability
>> Equipment
>> Travel

Event Services

Increasingly, providers to the events industry are expected to achieve higher levels of professionalism, not only in the services they provide but in their insurance cover. It is now common practice for a contract to request confirmation that adequate insurance is in place. This applies equally to companies and individual providers, the only difference being the scale on which cover is required. In 1996, the Production Services Association asked Robertson Taylor to create an insurance package which reflects the specific needs of freelance workers in the events industry. This package has proved very popular in the industry.

We recommend you to consider the following types of policy:

>> Buildings & Contents insurance
>> Business interruption insurance
>> Liability insurance
>> Personal accident insurance
>> Travel insurance

One-off Events

When you are organising any type of event, whether indoor or outdoor, we suggest that the following types of insurance be considered:

>> Cash
>> Cancellation and non-appearance
>> Combined liability
>> Equipment
>> Travel

Outdoor Events

Businesses that can benefit from our recommended policies include: Promoters, Bands, Agents, Producers, Managers, Sponsors, Broadcasting companies, Merchandisers, Sound companies, Hire companies and Exhibitors
We recommend organisers of such events to consider the following policies:

>> Cash
>> Cancellation and non-appearance
>> Combined liability
>> Equipment
>> Travel

Parties

We offer a specialised insurance package that can be adapted to suit individual occasions of all kinds, from private parties to world-famous award ceremonies.

We recommend organisers to consider cover for:

>> Cash
>> Cancellation and non-appearance
>> Combined liability
>> Equipment
>> Travel

Production Companies

Robertson Taylor insures many of the leading event production companies that have been involved in organising major award ceremonies, after-show parties, product launches, film premier parties and the like. We appreciate that the venues for these events can vary dramatically, as can the activities that take place within them. The insurance arranged reflects these variations.
We recommend that the following types of insurance be considered:

>> Business interruption insurance
>> Cancellation or abandonment insurance
>> Combined liability insurance
>> Equipment insurance
>> Errors and omissions
>> Personal accident insurance
>> Travel insurance

Ad agencies

We have designed a user-friendly insurance package for this complex and specialised part of the industry. All of its elements are designed to meet the requirements of the Advertising Film and Videotape Production Association agreement. All policies are tailored to meet the requirements of individual companies and projects.
We recommend producers to consider the following forms of insurance:

>> Adverse weather
>> Cash
>> Combined liability
>> Death and disgrace
>> Equipment and office
>> Errors and omissions
>> Film producer’s indemnity
>> Motor props sets and wardrobe
>> Negative film and video tape
>> Personal accident
>> Production campaign
>> Travel

TV Commercials

We have designed a user-friendly insurance package for this complex and specialised part of the industry. All of its elements are designed to meet the requirements of the Advertising Film and Videotape Production Association agreement. All policies are tailored to meet the requirements of individual companies and projects.
We recommend producers to consider the following types of cover:

>> Cash insurance
>> Combined liability insurance
>> Equipment and office insurance
>> Errors and omissions insurance
>> Film producer’s indemnity insurance
>> Motor props sets and wardrobe insurance
>> Negative film and video tape insurance
>> Personal accident insurance
>> Campaign/Death & Disgrace insurance
>> Travel insurance

Animators

We have designed a specialised package of insurance for the particular needs of animators as distinct from other kinds of film-maker. This insurance meets the requirements of the ‘Advertising Film and Videotape Production Association’ agreement. All policies are tailored to meet the requirements of the individual company and project.

We recommend producers to consider the following types of cover:

>> All risks graphic designers insurance
>> Animator’s indemnity insurance
>> Combined liability insurance
>> Cash insurance
>> Equipment and office insurance
>> Errors and omissions insurance
>> Motor props sets and wardrobe insurance
>> Personal accident insurance
>> Travel insurance

Feature Films

With the worldwide distribution of feature films on the increase, we believe there is a growing need for our special one-stop production insurance package. Each policy is tailored to meet the specific requirements of the individual production.
We invite producers also to consult us on specialist cover for:

>> Errors and omissions insurance
>> Motor insurance
>> Production Package

One off Productions

We have designed a user-friendly insurance package for producers. All of its elements meet the requirements of the ‘Advertising Film and Videotape Production Association’ agreement. All policies are tailored to meet the requirements of individual companies and projects.
We recommend producers to consider the following forms of insurance:

>> Cash
>> Combined liability
>> Death and disgrace
>> Equipment and office
>> Film producer’s indemnity
>> Motor props sets and wardrobe
>> Negative film and video tape
>> Personal accident
>> Production campaign
>> Travel

Pop Promos

We have designed a user-friendly insurance package for this complex and specialised business. Many companies find themselves undertaking productions at the last minute, but they need not be concerned about getting insurance at short notice. We have identified insurers who can respond quickly to a new risk or to the need for amendment of an existing policy. All policies are tailored to meet the requirements of individual companies and projects.
We recommend producers to consider the following forms of insurance:

>> Cash
>> Combined liability
>> Equipment and office
>> Film producer’s indemnity
>> Motor props sets and wardrobe
>> Negative film and video tape
>> Travel

Competitors

Your insurance requirements as a sportperson, whether you compete professionally or as an amateur, go well beyond an ordinary person’s private needs. We have specialised policies, designed to deal with the particular risks to which participants are exposed.
We recommend that you consider the following types of cover:

>> Disability insurance
>> Loss or damage to your Equipment
>> Travel insurance

Management

We have designed a specialised package of insurance for companies and individuals who manage sportspeople.
We recommend you to consider the following types of cover:

>> Business insurance
>> Confidential Life Cover
>> Disability insurance
>> Liability insurance

Promoters

We have designed a specialised package of insurance for companies and individuals who promote all kinds of sporting events, both professional and amateur. All policies are tailored to meet the requirements of individual types of sport and particular events.
We recommend you to consider the following types of cover:

>> Combined liability insurance
>> Equipment and other property insurance
>> Event cancellation insurance
>> Travel insurance

Sponsorship

This policy is designed for companies involved in any aspect of the sponsorship process, including: specialist sponsorship managers and promoters, non-sporting companies that are sponsoring sporting events, advertising and PR agencies.

We recommend you to consider the following types of cover:

>> Bonus and prize indemnity insurance
>> Confidential life cover
>> Death and disgrace insurance
>> Disability insurance

Events

We have designed a specialised package of insurance for all kinds of sporting events, both professional and amateur.
We recommend the following types of cover:

>> Bonus and prize indemnity insurance
>> Combined liability insurance
>> Equipment and other property insurance
>> Event cancellation insurance
>> Travel insurance

Theatre Owners

We offer specialised policies, designed for the theatrical industry.
We recommend managements to consider the following types of cover:

>> Business Interruption insurance
>> Liability insurance
>> Property insurance

Theatrical Productions

We offer specialised policies that are designed for theatrical companies and productions.
We recommend you consider the following types of cover :

>> Cancellation abandonment and non-appearance insurance
>> Cash insurance
>> Combined liability insurance
>> Theatrical property insurance

Touring Productions

We offer specialised policies that are designed specifically for travelling theatrical companies.
We recommend that you consider the following types of cover:

>> Cancellation abandonment and non-appearance insurance
>> Cash insurance
>> Combined liability insurance
>> Theatrical property insurance

Personal

For people working in the entertainment and event industries, we are able to offer a number of personal insurance policies:

>> Household insurance
>> Legal Expense insurance
>> Yachts insurance
>> Motor insurance
>> Travel insurance
>> Wedding Insurance

Commercial

For those working in the entertainment and event industries, we are able to offer a range of commercial policies:

>> Business interruption insurance
>> Directors and officers insurance
>> Fleet insurance
>> Yachts insurance
>> Professional indemnity insurance
>> Property and contents insurance
>> Travel insurance